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bilfman · 02-10-2014, 08:22 PM

Can't wait for more! Love the colors, I'm doing a 47 power wagon and plan on white and a light tan. Looks killer.

atvpro · 02-13-2014, 02:12 PM

Well its finally shaping up to be a pretty good looking truck.

The wheels are still out being built. The rear wheels will have an additional 2 inches off set and the fronts will have the stock Camper Special 10 inch wheels. This should fill the flares perfectly.

This is definitely an exciting new truck line that we are building at Rtech Fabrications. Just imagine this truck as a crew cab with a 5.9 cummins in it. That is the next truck that we will be building. The crew cab version of this is going to have an all updated interior out of an 08' suburban, possibly dash modifications also to keep the character of the old and the kindness of the new.

BlacklandCamper · 02-13-2014, 03:42 PM

Thats one tough looking truck.
Awesome work.

mcbassin · 02-13-2014, 05:02 PM

Awesome progress!

Devillusion · 02-13-2014, 07:24 PM

could you not just run a wider rear 14 bolt?

bojak · 02-16-2014, 12:07 AM

Crew cummins will be cool, but The Sarge is way past cool.

70LonghornCST · 02-16-2014, 02:16 AM

My goodness! What a hulk of a truck!

Campbel45 · 02-16-2014, 11:15 AM

I cant keep my eyes off this! Nor can I think of a word that illustrates how beautiful and badass this truck is

Great work!

Bomp · 02-16-2014, 01:57 PM

Been keepin tabs. Nice work!

**Joesjunk** · 02-23-2014, 01:21 PM

Never seen one done like this before, Nice work

atvpro · 02-24-2014, 12:56 PM

Well it was a quite but snowy Saturday morning, didn't feel much like holding the couch down so I went out to the shop and decided to go ahead and finish up the engine compartment on the Drill Sergeant. First off, I started with installing a two piece remote fuel filter that is easily accessible from up top. Then I went ahead and installed a new multi-post battery. I favor these because I like to utilize the top posts for the main battery cable and side posts for all other accessories, including the fuse block main feed. Next I went ahead and striped the old vinyl wrap off of the engine compartment wiring harness. Checked all wires and then rewrapped with new vinyl and installed. I ran into a hiccup on the voltage regulator. As most of you are probably aware I HATE

Chinese knock off parts. You know the bushings that hold the voltage regulator to the core support, which are also used for mounting the cargo light, tend to pull out a little easier then the originals so I decided to go a better route after completing this and I was very satisfied with the outcome.

ChevyChaser · 02-24-2014, 03:29 PM

LOVE IT!

I was thinking recently about placing some jerry cans inside my truck bed in that same area. I know you said you were going to use leather straps to secure it. I was thinking it might be pretty cool to hole saw right were the circle is in the middle of the can and weld a tube through the center. Then secure the can much like some vehicles do for their spare tires with a sort of large washer faced wing nut. I am also curious if you plan to bed line the boxed in area to keep it from getting scuffed up?

Awesome, Awesome builds. If you ever need a management or marketing guy, hell a guy to sweep the shop... let me know. I would love to be apart of what your shop is doing.

Mr Chevorlet · 02-24-2014, 05:04 PM

This is a beautiful thing you got going. I mean nice truck!

kvn1011 · 02-25-2014, 02:04 AM

subscribed!!

Vintage Windmills · 03-01-2014, 10:32 AM

subscribed as well, nice work!

bojak · 03-01-2014, 10:57 AM

Great progress. Truck is just awesome. Keep it up and then get bored with it and just want it out of your site. I'll be right there to help.

3/4ton Randy · 03-03-2014, 10:57 PM

That truck is sick!! Did you ever hear the story Jay Leno tells about his tank car? Whenever he drives it, kids see it and start jumping up and down! I just sprained my ankle.

**nbrfd007** · 03-04-2014, 12:11 AM

Great Build!! fantastic ideas!

bojak · 04-01-2014, 07:43 PM

How's sarge? Hope all is well.

willett · 04-02-2014, 02:50 AM

Coooooool!

swamp rat · 04-02-2014, 07:28 PM

Not to sound stupid but the threaded pop rivets, where do ya get them? Plus the rivet gun has a knob on the back, mind does not so is this a dedicated pop rivet gun?

Billhilly · 04-02-2014, 07:35 PM

http://www.rivet-nut.com/Rivnut_Fasteners.asp And yeah, special gun.

Tx Firefighter · 04-02-2014, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Not to sound stupid but the threaded pop rivets, where do ya get them? Plus the rivet gun has a knob on the back, mind does not so is this a dedicated pop rivet gun?

Rivnuts

http://www.rivet-nut.com/Rivnut_Fasteners.asp

swamp rat · 04-02-2014, 10:28 PM

Thanks guys!

ThreeQtr · 05-04-2014, 02:08 PM

How are 'all' the builds you have coming along? I'm partial to this one, but subscribed to all.

Observing from FL-or-a-duh

02-10-2014, 08:22 PM	#26
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Can't wait for more! Love the colors, I'm doing a 47 power wagon and plan on white and a light tan. Looks killer. __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

02-13-2014, 02:12 PM	#27
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Well its finally shaping up to be a pretty good looking truck. The wheels are still out being built. The rear wheels will have an additional 2 inches off set and the fronts will have the stock Camper Special 10 inch wheels. This should fill the flares perfectly. This is definitely an exciting new truck line that we are building at Rtech Fabrications. Just imagine this truck as a crew cab with a 5.9 cummins in it. That is the next truck that we will be building. The crew cab version of this is going to have an all updated interior out of an 08' suburban, possibly dash modifications also to keep the character of the old and the kindness of the new. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa

02-13-2014, 03:42 PM	#28
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Thats one tough looking truck. Awesome work. __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04

02-13-2014, 05:02 PM	#29
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Awesome progress! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-13-2014, 07:24 PM	#30
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: K20 Identity Crisis could you not just run a wider rear 14 bolt? __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

02-16-2014, 12:07 AM	#31
bojak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 222	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Crew cummins will be cool, but The Sarge is way past cool.

02-16-2014, 02:16 AM	#32
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: K20 Identity Crisis My goodness! What a hulk of a truck! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

02-16-2014, 11:15 AM	#33
Campbel45 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 379	Re: K20 Identity Crisis I cant keep my eyes off this! Nor can I think of a word that illustrates how beautiful and badass this truck is Great work!

02-16-2014, 01:57 PM	#34
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Been keepin tabs. Nice work!

02-23-2014, 01:21 PM	#35
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Never seen one done like this before, Nice work __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

02-24-2014, 12:56 PM	#36
atvpro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coeur d'Alene, ID Posts: 490	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Well it was a quite but snowy Saturday morning, didn't feel much like holding the couch down so I went out to the shop and decided to go ahead and finish up the engine compartment on the Drill Sergeant. First off, I started with installing a two piece remote fuel filter that is easily accessible from up top. Then I went ahead and installed a new multi-post battery. I favor these because I like to utilize the top posts for the main battery cable and side posts for all other accessories, including the fuse block main feed. Next I went ahead and striped the old vinyl wrap off of the engine compartment wiring harness. Checked all wires and then rewrapped with new vinyl and installed. I ran into a hiccup on the voltage regulator. As most of you are probably aware I HATEChinese knock off parts. You know the bushings that hold the voltage regulator to the core support, which are also used for mounting the cargo light, tend to pull out a little easier then the originals so I decided to go a better route after completing this and I was very satisfied with the outcome. __________________ Randall Cowboy the 70' Crew Cab The DUKE K50 Crew Cab 2nd gen build thread Drill Sergeant The Ponderosa Last edited by atvpro; 02-24-2014 at 01:05 PM.

02-24-2014, 03:29 PM	#37
ChevyChaser Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 8	Re: K20 Identity Crisis LOVE IT! I was thinking recently about placing some jerry cans inside my truck bed in that same area. I know you said you were going to use leather straps to secure it. I was thinking it might be pretty cool to hole saw right were the circle is in the middle of the can and weld a tube through the center. Then secure the can much like some vehicles do for their spare tires with a sort of large washer faced wing nut. I am also curious if you plan to bed line the boxed in area to keep it from getting scuffed up? Awesome, Awesome builds. If you ever need a management or marketing guy, hell a guy to sweep the shop... let me know. I would love to be apart of what your shop is doing.

02-24-2014, 05:04 PM	#38
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: K20 Identity Crisis This is a beautiful thing you got going. I mean nice truck! __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

02-25-2014, 02:04 AM	#39
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: K20 Identity Crisis subscribed!! __________________ My Build Thead (Project Slow Motion)

03-01-2014, 10:32 AM	#40
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: K20 Identity Crisis subscribed as well, nice work! __________________ 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



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03-01-2014, 10:57 AM	#41
bojak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 222	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Great progress. Truck is just awesome. Keep it up and then get bored with it and just want it out of your site. I'll be right there to help.

03-03-2014, 10:57 PM	#42
3/4ton Randy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 54	Re: K20 Identity Crisis That truck is sick!! Did you ever hear the story Jay Leno tells about his tank car? Whenever he drives it, kids see it and start jumping up and down! I just sprained my ankle.

03-04-2014, 12:11 AM	#43
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Great Build!! fantastic ideas!

04-01-2014, 07:43 PM	#44
bojak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: atlanta, GA Posts: 222	Re: K20 Identity Crisis How's sarge? Hope all is well.

04-02-2014, 02:50 AM	#45
willett Another Day, Another Dollar Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,316	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Coooooool! __________________ -78 K20 Cheyenne 454 long box, 4" lift, 35" MT's, '84 cab, '80 box "its hip to be square"

04-02-2014, 07:28 PM	#46
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Not to sound stupid but the threaded pop rivets, where do ya get them? Plus the rivet gun has a knob on the back, mind does not so is this a dedicated pop rivet gun? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

04-02-2014, 07:35 PM	#47
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: K20 Identity Crisis http://www.rivet-nut.com/Rivnut_Fasteners.asp And yeah, special gun. __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

04-02-2014, 10:28 PM	#49
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: K20 Identity Crisis Thanks guys! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

05-04-2014, 02:08 PM	#50
ThreeQtr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Port St Lucie,FL Posts: 203	Re: K20 Identity Crisis How are 'all' the builds you have coming along? I'm partial to this one, but subscribed to all. Observing from FL-or-a-duh

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