86 k 20 project "cletus"

[palposity]

Got some metal bolted up today....

[menace121978]

looking great charlie!!!! awesome progress my friend

[palposity]

Thanks Dennis! Not nearly as cool as your truck, but it'll do the job I need it to and not look half bad doing it

[1985-GMC]

Very nice! Now some shots out in the sun please.

[Dieselwrencher]

Very nice! The first few snows might be nerve wracking!

[TheWhiteElephant]

Fantastic truck. I may have missed this earlier, but what size lift are you running and what size tires are those in these latest pics? Keep up the great work, great inspiration.

[palposity]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Very nice! Now some shots out in the sun please.

Now that is a tall order in Central NY this time of year! Since it's dark every evening when I get home from work, we'll see if the good Lord will give us some sunshine next weekend for ya!

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice! The first few snows might be nerve wracking!

Agreed! Big time!

Originally Posted by TheWhiteElephant

Fantastic truck. I may have missed this earlier, but what size lift are you running and what size tires are those in these latest pics? Keep up the great work, great inspiration.

No lift on the front and I'm thinking the previous owner threw another 3 springs in the rear. The wheels are all 16" rims, and off the top of my head I would say the tires are 285's but I'll double check that the next time I'm out there.

[Sarge261]

Looks good Charlie,

I dont know how you could bring yourself to put that magentic light on the roof after you painted it. I picked up a brand new back rack for mine on clearance shipped for 160 bucks with the light bar brackets.

I can dig up the web site if you want.

But man is that inspiring...I think Im gonna have to deliver the gas tank to you so I can see what youve been up to.

Sarge

[palposity]

Originally Posted by Sarge261

Looks good Charlie,

I dont know how you could bring yourself to put that magentic light on the roof after you painted it. I picked up a brand new back rack for mine on clearance shipped for 160 bucks with the light bar brackets.

I can dig up the web site if you want.

But man is that inspiring...I think Im gonna have to deliver the gas tank to you so I can see what youve been up to.

Sarge

Yeah - I had the same thought on the light, that's why I put some thin fabric material in between the magnets and paint to protect it.

Glad to have you stop by anytime sir!

[Sarge261]

I found a nice mini bar here locally that ws used indoors as a demo, I picked it up prety cheap and its fully programaable so when I am out plowing at 3 am I dont have to have the whole bar on.

I need some of the energy you have to get things done around here.

And I'm gonna take you up on that visit when the weather gets nicer next year.

Sarge

[glimmertwin01]

lookin good charlie

[327sbc Raw Power]

best lookin plow truck i've seen

[palposity]

Thanks guys.

I still need to decide what emblems to put on the fenders. I'd like to find some K20 emblems in new condition.

Between tomorrow and Saturday I'm planning the following:

1. Install windshield - DONE
2. Install hood - DONE
3. Finish bolting fender wells to fenders - DONE
4. Finish electrical system - DONE
5. Install my new "Stitch" interior that began arriving recently. - DONE
6. Strip and paint rims and install hub caps - DONE
7. Bleed brakes - DONE
8. Connect E-brake cable - DONE
9. Road test

I have an appointment on Monday to leave it at an exhaust shop and they will build me a nice dual system with rear exit. Then next Friday is my big appointment for the NY State inspection! At that point we should be just about done with this project! This is bitter sweet, but then it will be time to get rolling on Pops!

[palposity]

Well I've missed my Thanksgiving weekend deadline I set for myself. Oh well....I sure am close though. In the 2nd pic you'll see the wiring my father-in-law is doing. In this pic he is in the midst of installing a switch to switch back and forth from the plow lights to the grill lights. I still need to get some conduit to wrap it with...

In the 3rd pic you see my new seat cover from Stitch.

In the last pic you will see I am 1 headlight bezel short! I ended up with 2 bezels for the driver side and none for the passenger! Guess I'll be posting a WTB ad.

[sgtvanmp]

Just wanted to say i love the build. I have a U Pull here and can get a headlight bezel if needed. Should run about 10-15 plus shipping. Let me know if I can help.

[87 chevy silverado]

i like how u turned the chrome around grill from side to side

[palposity]

Originally Posted by sgtvanmp

Just wanted to say i love the build. I have a U Pull here and can get a headlight bezel if needed. Should run about 10-15 plus shipping. Let me know if I can help.

That would be great. If you run across one let me know.

Originally Posted by 87 chevy silverado

i like how u turned the chrome around grill from side to side

Not sure what you mean buddy?

[Sarge261]

Charlie do you have a picture of what you looking for. I have 2 of thosse grills laying around and may have what you need.

Sarge

[Stitch]

Charlie, he's talking about the trim around the headlight beadle and grill on each side are on the wrong side. If you look at the trim, there's a rounded corner and a square corner. The square corner should be at the top from the factory and yours are at the bottom. It'll work that way but it fits better the other way. My dads truck was like that when I got it from him before I parted it out
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[palposity]

Originally Posted by Sarge261

Charlie do you have a picture of what you looking for. I have 2 of thosse grills laying around and may have what you need.

Sarge

Yes sir I have it in my posted WTB ad in the 73-87 classifieds section

Originally Posted by Stitch

Charlie, he's talking about the trim around the headlight beadle and grill on each side are on the wrong side. If you look at the trim, there's a rounded corner and a square corner. The square corner should be at the top from the factory and yours are at the bottom. It'll work that way but it fits better the other way. My dads truck was like that when I got it from him before I parted it out
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I follow now. Thanks. Yeah...I didn't really like it so much with the rounded edges on the bottom. Just didn't seem right to me. I just had to move the mounting tabs a little on each one to get'er to fit up nice.

BTW Stitch - Why you prank callin' me again you Horse-tooth!

[87 chevy silverado]

Charlie, he's talking about the trim around the headlight beadle and grill on each side are on the wrong side. If you look at the trim, there's a rounded corner and a square corner. The square corner should be at the top from the factory and yours are at the bottom. It'll work that way but it fits better the other way. My dads truck was like that when I got it from him before I parted it out

thanks stitch... keep up the good work on the truck palposity

[Stitch]

Lol I called you and you didn't answer. I didn't leave a message because I knew you'd see I called. Horse tooth
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[palposity]

Had the truck running some last night. Runs great although a little loud without the exhaust system. And none of the electrical issues that I used to have before this project (like all the lights and power to everything just shutting off from time to time, then coming back on).

I am having a challenge with the power steering though. Maybe it's because the gear box has been dry for 6 months, I've let it run for a while and tried to work the wheel back and forth some, but I only have power steering when I turn right?

[Sarge261]

Is it a new pump or gear? Thinking maybe something worng with one side of the circuit?

If you take the weight off the front end, fill it with fluid, let it sit maybe 10 minuites to get all the air out, then with the truck off, move the wheel lock to lock 15 or so times, that should ensure all the air is out and should be good.

Glad you had it running and with only a minor hiccup.


Sarge

[palposity]

Originally Posted by Sarge261

Is it a new pump or gear? Thinking maybe something worng with one side of the circuit?

Sarge

No sir, this is the same pump and gear box it had before. I like your idea of jacking the front end up. I think I'll give that a try tomorrow.

Thanks!

Charlie