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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Man, that K20 is going to make me put on some steelies. They both look so nice, congrats.
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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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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Pete,
I like all your toys. Good to see the 4x4s so loved. Your K20 makes me want to build one. Just need to get all my current projects done first. I subscribed. Thanks
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Mike 1972 C10 Cheyenne SWB Black Supercharged Project 1972 K10 Cheyenne SWB Copper and White http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654175 1969 Camaro Protouring LS7 T-56 Project |
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Thanks Mike! I'm eagerly following your K10 build. Stellar work sir.
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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 ![]() |
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
First and foremost, this was an awesome build and the results were even better! I don't recall reading in your thread, but how did you mount the spare in the bed? Pictures would be awesome! I am wanting to do the same for mine. Also, did you go back with a stock suspension? I love the stance of your truck. The wheel and tire combo looks good...as it sold me to go back to the steels for mine! Many thanks and great job on the build, it's got my vote!
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Never mind about the spare...silly me didn't read everything
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Chris, thanks! The bed I used came with an OEM side mounted tire carrier, which was an option on these trucks. They aren't too difficult to locate, a WTB on the parts board may get you one. I've attached a pic for you that shows the carrier posterior to the cover for the aux fuel neck. I did go with stock suspension. Good luck with your build. Pete
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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 ![]() Last edited by DeadheadNM; 01-18-2015 at 10:21 PM. Reason: grammar |
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Lol! Thanks. I need to go back and conquer that hill. Let's go!
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
DHNM, found your thread by searching for parkerizing. Glad I did. I'm usually over on the square side, but like these trucks a lot too. And yours is the nicest I've seen. I hope you are getting many chances to enjoy it. How is the parkerizing holding up?
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
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Here's an example of NOS door latches and strikers replated secondary to shelf wear: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=159 The bolts are clear zinc re-plated OEM.
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
John thanks so much! I learned a lot building both. If I could only do another I might get everything right
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Pete, nice trucks!
I have a question, can you give us more info (pics would be even better) on what you used for exhaust hangers on the passenger side? I see the forward most bracket is a 4x4 drivers side flipped around. What about the muffler and tailpipe hanger brackets? Thanks |
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Good question. The trucks are locked away in storage for the winter. When possible, I’ll post up some pics or shoot you a pm. I do recall that the blazer had a rubber strap muffler hanger that I believe to be oem that was affixed to a mid body crossmember held by a nut, bolt wide square washer. There were paired factory holes in this cross member on the vertical face though the factory set up made use of a single side. I think we were able to make use of the driver side hole to make it look more like a factory-style routing. Meanwhile, here’s a thread that gives some helpful information: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=741224 Hope this helps.
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
I'll check that thread out. Thanks for the link.
Post up pics of yours if you get a chance once it's out of storage. |
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Wow Pete, I need to read signatures more, I came across your post another thread about paint lines, and the painter (Josh) will be all over this.
You waste no time, what a beautiful build. Question about the white paint line(s) rear of cab, in front of the bed panel.... ![]()
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Hi Tony thanks for the good words. It was a great learning experience. I’m still tinkering with the k20. It’s got fresh Alcan leaf springs, a new OEM radiator, replaced cluster without the speed warning speedometer, NOS HD shocks, restored BE mirrors, and a NOS tailgate band. This spring I’ll add NOS door seals. OEM parts availability has really diminished since this build began.
As for the paint, the rear cab photo in post one shows a corner shot of where the white ends and that’s just around the bend to the rear. The white paint is not a continuous band across the rear of the cab. Note that the door window frames carry the white into the cab - this is seemingly specific to Flint built pickups and may not be correct for your build.
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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 ![]() |
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
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Interesting paint lines vary by factory. Good enough or close Flint seems it might work for Fremont 50 years in ![]()
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 |
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Just a shout out to one of the best builds ever (on this site or otherwise) coming up on its TENTH anniversary. I love this truck and have taken great inspiration from this build thread. TBH there was a time when I just had an open window on my phone to this thread for quick reference. It's a top shelf build by a top shelf guy...my gosh where have the years gone. My reflection tells me a decade has come and gone, but this truck still looks amazing.
Thanks for saving this truck Pete and sharing it with us. You're both the best!
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Time does fly by, I didn't realize how long it's been..
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Thanks for the good words. I’ll post up an update here after I make a few interior changes. The build never ends lol
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Shaking off some winter cobwebs this week. I finally got around to replacing the faulty turn signal switch in the tilt column and while at it I swapped a NOS woodgrain/chrome bezel onto the cluster. The manual throttle option added at the time of the original build was d/c'd in order to spare the risk of damage to the new bezel. As luck would have it, a NOS woodgrain glove box applique came with the cluster bezel and this I added last year. It's nice to now see OE woodgrain from the driver seat.
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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 ![]() Last edited by DeadheadNM; 01-23-2024 at 08:48 PM. Reason: Added |
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Someday I’ll show you where his old ones went
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
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I'm curious, did you have to touch up the chrome lettering (wiper and lights) on the bezel, and if so, how did you do that? It seems like many of the NOS ones had the chrome applied lightly in that area. Also, are the holes for the turn indicators chromed on yours? |
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Pete you have some beautiful trucks.
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jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA |
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Re: 72 K20 Cheyenne Super Build
Looking great Pete. Very few ways a truck like this could get upgraded. But wow, an NOS woodgrain bezel. Next level.
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