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bowtieguy79 · 11-19-2016, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

How are those to 255/60s? That's what I'd like to run on all four corners.

Rears are 275-60s I think the fronts are 255-60s. They are short lol I don't drive it enough to like/dislike them. They hold air and don't shake at 90 so they can stay.

**Advanced Design** · 11-19-2016, 10:29 PM

Great story on your truck Brad. That is a keeper for sure!

bowtieguy79 · 11-19-2016, 10:32 PM

I have come to a cross roads with my use and love of the 79 C10. I love the stance the wheel tire package and the look. That being said, I am going 180* the other direction with it starting this winter.

I am working on a deal for a K20 Frame/Axles/205 T-case and going to donate the body from my C10 to the truck I have always dreamed of.

I grew up on a farm in central illinois in the 80s. Like the rest of you my age do you recall at EVERY farm you drove past you saw a 77-80 K20 with a Cattle trailer hooked to it, or stacked full of square bales. These trucks sported directional mud tires and factory duals in most cases. Cocky looking ride height. They made a TV show with a K20 as the star when we where kids. I have to do it, its just in my blood.

The truck that has always been my unicorn was the 78 K20 my dad bought new in 78. Was a 350/400/203 truck with 3.73's He love it, to this day speaks to how tough of a truck it was and how nice it was. Farm life drove it into the ground and it was lost to horse trading long before I was in to trucks.

My dad is 74, my son is 10, I'm nearly 37. Life is ticking away, we are not promised tomorrow. I am going to build the truck of my dreams out of the truck Dad and I have slaved over and put our time into. My dad said I was nuts, but chuckled and said "ya, I'll help" The 10 year old was easy to convince, he likes big trucks.

The plan is to do a little engine swapping with my current 72 Suburban. It has a cammed LQ9 that is strong as an ox. I will use a 4L80E and a 205 Tcase, 4.10 axles and depending on lift I settle on ( 2 or 4 we'll see ) 33's or 35's.

This truck will be a fair weather trailer tow rig and continue its cruise inn duties from time to time. I'm excited, will give me a piece of my childhood past, my current truck and memories of continued gear head stuff with the family!

Here is a pic of the motivation.

MTCK · 11-19-2016, 11:39 PM

Cool plan. Nothing wrong with some locking hubs!

LT7A · 11-21-2016, 12:15 PM

I get it completely. Those K20s and probably that same TV show are what got me back into these trucks after having one when I was 23. You might be able to get a complete truck for about the same that you would get that chassis, transfer case, and axles. If you got room, maybe you can just have two!

How ever you decide to do it, good luck!

OutlawDrifter · 11-21-2016, 02:03 PM

Don't go 4". Two at the most! I like your idea, but will be sad to see the 2wd version of this pickup go. 33's fit pretty good at stock K20 ride height...just saying.

**Corts60** · 11-22-2016, 09:00 AM

Thanks for sharing! Great post. Beautiful truck.

bowtieguy79 · 01-04-2017, 11:22 AM

I picked up an original frame from an old farm truck. 79 even!

3.73 Gears posi rear. Wanted 4.11 but hey, this will work for now, i can always change them.

Purchased a 4L80E already mounted to a 205 as well. Frame is going to take a trip to the sand blaster at some point. I'm pumped about this transformation!

daddyjeep · 01-04-2017, 01:25 PM

Is there some plan for the bed pieces? Looks like a shop bench in the making.

bowtieguy79 · 01-04-2017, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by daddyjeep

Is there some plan for the bed pieces? Looks like a shop bench in the making.

Bingo, also got the front nose off of two different 78 Chevy Trucks too

palposity · 01-04-2017, 03:52 PM

Love the truck. Great color!

rusty76 · 01-06-2017, 10:53 PM

Cool story and I will ride along.

bowtieguy79 · 10-20-2020, 12:59 PM

Well... the C10 continues to live as is as was in my last update. the K20 project stalled and another K20 came into my stable. The C10 was left alone!

11-19-2016, 10:29 PM	#27
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years Great story on your truck Brad. That is a keeper for sure! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

11-19-2016, 10:32 PM	#28
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years I have come to a cross roads with my use and love of the 79 C10. I love the stance the wheel tire package and the look. That being said, I am going 180* the other direction with it starting this winter. I am working on a deal for a K20 Frame/Axles/205 T-case and going to donate the body from my C10 to the truck I have always dreamed of. I grew up on a farm in central illinois in the 80s. Like the rest of you my age do you recall at EVERY farm you drove past you saw a 77-80 K20 with a Cattle trailer hooked to it, or stacked full of square bales. These trucks sported directional mud tires and factory duals in most cases. Cocky looking ride height. They made a TV show with a K20 as the star when we where kids. I have to do it, its just in my blood. The truck that has always been my unicorn was the 78 K20 my dad bought new in 78. Was a 350/400/203 truck with 3.73's He love it, to this day speaks to how tough of a truck it was and how nice it was. Farm life drove it into the ground and it was lost to horse trading long before I was in to trucks. My dad is 74, my son is 10, I'm nearly 37. Life is ticking away, we are not promised tomorrow. I am going to build the truck of my dreams out of the truck Dad and I have slaved over and put our time into. My dad said I was nuts, but chuckled and said "ya, I'll help" The 10 year old was easy to convince, he likes big trucks. The plan is to do a little engine swapping with my current 72 Suburban. It has a cammed LQ9 that is strong as an ox. I will use a 4L80E and a 205 Tcase, 4.10 axles and depending on lift I settle on ( 2 or 4 we'll see ) 33's or 35's. This truck will be a fair weather trailer tow rig and continue its cruise inn duties from time to time. I'm excited, will give me a piece of my childhood past, my current truck and memories of continued gear head stuff with the family! Here is a pic of the motivation. __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

11-19-2016, 11:39 PM	#29
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years Cool plan. Nothing wrong with some locking hubs! __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

11-21-2016, 12:15 PM	#30
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years I get it completely. Those K20s and probably that same TV show are what got me back into these trucks after having one when I was 23. You might be able to get a complete truck for about the same that you would get that chassis, transfer case, and axles. If you got room, maybe you can just have two! How ever you decide to do it, good luck!

11-21-2016, 02:03 PM	#31
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,789	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years Don't go 4". Two at the most! I like your idea, but will be sad to see the 2wd version of this pickup go. 33's fit pretty good at stock K20 ride height...just saying. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

11-22-2016, 09:00 AM	#32
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years Thanks for sharing! Great post. Beautiful truck. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-04-2017, 11:22 AM	#33
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years I picked up an original frame from an old farm truck. 79 even! 3.73 Gears posi rear. Wanted 4.11 but hey, this will work for now, i can always change them. Purchased a 4L80E already mounted to a 205 as well. Frame is going to take a trip to the sand blaster at some point. I'm pumped about this transformation! __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build

01-04-2017, 01:25 PM	#34
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years Is there some plan for the bed pieces? Looks like a shop bench in the making. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

01-04-2017, 03:52 PM	#36
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years Love the truck. Great color! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

01-06-2017, 10:53 PM	#37
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years Cool story and I will ride along. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

10-20-2020, 12:59 PM	#38
bowtieguy79 Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Delavan, IL Posts: 677	Re: 1979 C10....The last 20 years Well... the C10 continues to live as is as was in my last update. the K20 project stalled and another K20 came into my stable. The C10 was left alone! __________________ 72 Suburban making it mine My 79 C10 story 79 C10 LS swap 94 LS swapped Daily Driver Tahoe Limited Instagram - @piersonclassics 83 K20 Farm Truck Build



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