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txgp17 · 10-19-2013, 07:11 PM

The English language lacks words to describe how awesome that truck looks.

By the way, I was too lazy to read.... What's the R&P ratio in the axles?

**DeadheadNM** · 10-19-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Wow, your truck is f'in awesome. Congrats and happy motoring!

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Originally Posted by txgp17

The English language lacks words to describe how awesome that truck looks.

By the way, I was too lazy to read.... What's the R&P ratio in the axles?

Thanks guys!! Waiting for a ship date for it to arrive in MT - hope it gets here before the snow sets in.

The gear ratio should be 4:10, OEM gears for auto/AC from what I understand. A Detroit locker was added to the rear.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-26-2013, 12:50 PM

Finally got a few pics outside the shop with ~25 miles on the truck. Still working out bugs: had to replace the windshield wash pump, the alternator amperage was too low to charge both batteries and keep the truck running, and there's some glitch in the fuel supply from the aux tank. Cruise control works as does the A/C though!

Can't say thanks enough to all y'all who kept up with the build, gave me advice, and helped out with parts. Now way could I have completed this project without the assistance of all of you. This truck and my K5 are to be loaded for transport to my new home in MT possibly as soon as next week. It would be my pleasure to buy you all free beer if you get out to Kalispell as a way of saying thanks! Fingers crossed the vehicles arrive in good shape.

Dave - the seat covers came from boardmember truckseats, he can do highlander covers btw

**DeadheadNM** · 09-26-2013, 12:52 PM

few more:

**skrenly** · 09-26-2013, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

few more:

Pete,
You are an inspiration to many of us.
Thank you for sharing this special project with the community.

STOCKISH · 09-26-2013, 01:10 PM

HOLY SMOKES!! That is amazing! Absolutely beautiful work man.

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-26-2013, 01:36 PM

It's so nice it made me tear up...congrats...

Vintage Windmills · 09-26-2013, 04:20 PM

is there a way we can nominate for truck of the month? this is motivational to see it all back together and really nice! Hope you dont lose track of the forum after the move Pete!

Jud
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y5mgisi · 09-26-2013, 07:43 PM

Incredible truck.

ryanroo · 09-26-2013, 09:25 PM

Pretty darn sharp Pete! i want one!

birdistheword · 09-26-2013, 10:54 PM

That truck turned out b e a utiful

**72 tigger** · 09-27-2013, 10:07 PM

Congrats on a job well done! You've preserved a great/rare truck that will be around for decades thanks to your efforts

**DeadheadNM** · 09-28-2013, 01:29 PM

Thanks a whole lot guys!! I won't be going anywhere. I'll do what I can to help out so that others can benefit from my mistakes. I'll post up some pics of the K20 in snow once settled in. Appreciate all the support. Pete

swamp rat · 10-20-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks a whole lot guys!! I won't be going anywhere. I'll do what I can to help out so that others can benefit from my mistakes. I'll post up some pics of the K20 in snow once settled in. Appreciate all the support. Pete

If that's the case start following my build because i could use all the help i can get LOL! Super beautiful truck!!

What size tires? wondering how big i can go and use the spare tire carrier?

**DeadheadNM** · 10-21-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

If that's the case start following my build because i could use all the help i can get LOL! Super beautiful truck!!

What size tires? wondering how big i can go and use the spare tire carrier?

Thanks!! Subscribed. The 33" tires work just fine in the spare carrier - I'll check clearance once my truck arrives in MT. Not sure if 35" would fit...

swamp rat · 10-21-2013, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks!! Subscribed. The 33" tires work just fine in the spare carrier - I'll check clearance once my truck arrives in MT. Not sure if 35" would fit...

Thank you!

To follow up after read the entire build:

Can i assume that the reason to allow for ether forward mount or rear mount motor mounts in the frame is to allow for the front axle to clear the cross member on a 4X4?

Can you look and tell me if when they mounted the bed did they use rectangular rubber 1/4" cushions between the bed and frame? if they did was 1/4" spacers required on the cab mounts and radiator support mounts?

Sure wish i could take my truck to where you had the work done!

**DeadheadNM** · 10-21-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Thank you!

To follow up after read the entire build:

Can i assume that the reason to allow for ether forward mount or rear mount motor mounts in the frame is to allow for the front axle to clear the cross member on a 4X4?

Can you look and tell me if when they mounted the bed did they use rectangular rubber 1/4" cushions between the bed and frame? if they did was 1/4" spacers required on the cab mounts and radiator support mounts?

Sure wish i could take my truck to where you had the work done!

Yes, GM moved the motor back 3" on 4wd's I assume to clear the front diff...we moved mine forward by ~1.75" for the 700R4 install - I don't foresee issues with clearance and the suspension is stock.

The asphalt/rubber spacers were not originally on this or the bed-donor truck (or my K10). I did add these however but kept OEM size cab/rad support cushions. All the body lines look good.

Thanks for the good words!

**Cali72K20** · 10-02-2013, 01:42 PM

Beautiful truck!
How did you mount the spare tire to the bed?

**DeadheadNM** · 10-02-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali72K20

Beautiful truck!
How did you mount the spare tire to the bed?

Thanks! Welcome to the board. Check out the last pic in post #4 - look at the inner bed. There's a GM installed in-bed spare tire carrier, which was optional to the under bed spare carrier. I've got the spare in place for shipping but don't expect to do much driving with it mounted.

sboris · 10-02-2013, 09:53 PM

That truck is awesome. Job well done! Can't wait till mine is this far.
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**DeadheadNM** · 10-02-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sboris

That truck is awesome. Job well done! Can't wait till mine is this far.
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Thanks!

Sicklajoie · 10-06-2013, 11:15 PM

Wow, your truck is f'in awesome. Congrats and happy motoring!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-20-2013, 10:33 AM

Pete, it definitely looks perfect! If the transport company falls through, it would be an awesome drive to haul the K5 up to Montana from ABQ using this K20!

**DeadheadNM** · 10-20-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Pete, it definitely looks perfect! If the transport company falls through, it would be an awesome drive to haul the K5 up to Montana from ABQ using this K20!

Thanks!! That would be a fun drive for sure! Makes me think I should have added provisions for a receiver hitch on the frame when the rear hooks were added. If the K5 wasn't such a dog with the 3.07 gears and 33" tires I'd use it to haul the K20. The K5 also has a 42 gallon fuel tank

Once up in MT I'll look into a K5 gear swap for 4.11s or something similar as the acceleration is poor to the point of being risky when pulling out into oncoming traffic.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-20-2013, 10:47 AM

Pete, do oyu know where a 42gal blazer tank can be aquired? I'd like to put a rear tank in my Longhorn.

10-19-2013, 07:11 PM	#1
txgp17 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 8	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build The English language lacks words to describe how awesome that truck looks. By the way, I was too lazy to read.... What's the R&P ratio in the axles?

09-26-2013, 12:50 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,341	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Finally got a few pics outside the shop with ~25 miles on the truck. Still working out bugs: had to replace the windshield wash pump, the alternator amperage was too low to charge both batteries and keep the truck running, and there's some glitch in the fuel supply from the aux tank. Cruise control works as does the A/C though! Can't say thanks enough to all y'all who kept up with the build, gave me advice, and helped out with parts. Now way could I have completed this project without the assistance of all of you. This truck and my K5 are to be loaded for transport to my new home in MT possibly as soon as next week. It would be my pleasure to buy you all free beer if you get out to Kalispell as a way of saying thanks! Fingers crossed the vehicles arrive in good shape. Dave - the seat covers came from boardmember truckseats, he can do highlander covers btw Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-26-2013, 01:10 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build HOLY SMOKES!! That is amazing! Absolutely beautiful work man. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-26-2013, 01:36 PM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,923	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build It's so nice it made me tear up...congrats... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-26-2013, 04:20 PM	#8
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build is there a way we can nominate for truck of the month? this is motivational to see it all back together and really nice! Hope you dont lose track of the forum after the move Pete! Jud Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

09-26-2013, 12:52 PM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,341	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build few more: Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-26-2013, 07:43 PM	#9
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Incredible truck. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

09-26-2013, 09:25 PM	#10
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Pretty darn sharp Pete! i want one! __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions Last edited by ryanroo; 09-26-2013 at 10:56 PM.

09-26-2013, 10:54 PM	#11
birdistheword Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 236	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build That truck turned out b e a utiful __________________ Erik 1969 Chevy K20 6.0L/4L80E/NP205 1971 Chevy C30 Cheyenne Longhorn 454/TH400 1979 Chevy K30 dually currently in pieces

09-27-2013, 10:07 PM	#12
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,223	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Congrats on a job well done! You've preserved a great/rare truck that will be around for decades thanks to your efforts

09-28-2013, 01:29 PM	#13
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,341	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Thanks a whole lot guys!! I won't be going anywhere. I'll do what I can to help out so that others can benefit from my mistakes. I'll post up some pics of the K20 in snow once settled in. Appreciate all the support. Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-02-2013, 01:42 PM	#18
Cali72K20 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northern Santa Barbara County, California Posts: 2,675	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Beautiful truck! How did you mount the spare tire to the bed?

10-02-2013, 09:53 PM	#20
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build That truck is awesome. Job well done! Can't wait till mine is this far. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

10-06-2013, 11:15 PM	#22
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,492	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Wow, your truck is f'in awesome. Congrats and happy motoring! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

10-20-2013, 10:33 AM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Pete, it definitely looks perfect! If the transport company falls through, it would be an awesome drive to haul the K5 up to Montana from ABQ using this K20! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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10-20-2013, 10:47 AM	#25
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build Pete, do oyu know where a 42gal blazer tank can be aquired? I'd like to put a rear tank in my Longhorn. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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