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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
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The shop is also working on getting the new Painless harness in this week so we can get it closer to being a running vehicle finally!!! Friday I should get more pics to update everyone with. |
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08-30-2011, 08:44 PM
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08-30-2011, 08:48 PM
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08-30-2011, 08:52 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Thanks a lot, your build has inspired me so much, I can't wait to get started on my 76.
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08-30-2011, 08:56 PM
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Glad to hear it man!!! Hope to see pictures of it!
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08-30-2011, 09:02 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
I will start a build thread once I start, hopefully you see it. I have another question about the headlights, I can't find where to click to buy them, or how much they are on the website. can you help me?
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08-30-2011, 09:15 PM
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08-30-2011, 09:20 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Thanks so much man!! Thats not actually a bad price for LED headlights.
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08-31-2011, 08:07 PM
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Jeesh.... Are you freaking KIDDING me???? 4 out of 4 Delta Pro tool boxes we got from Pickup Specialties had defects or damage....
 That has to be some kind of new record for getting CRAP!!!  Going to totally swap manufacturers as well as who I buy it from & we'll see if that make a freaking difference! Going to go with the commercial grade versions from Brute & see how that goes. Keep your fingers crossed! |
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08-31-2011, 08:42 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
The new one we get should look about like this one. Of course, we'll have to get it powder coated black to match, but we were gonna need to do that with this one anyhow...
Oh, and here's you a pic of the crappy quality of the Delta box... And this is one they said they personally "inspected" prior to shipping!!! |
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08-31-2011, 08:50 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
wow that sucks, hope it all works out for you.
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08-31-2011, 08:54 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
That is some poor quality control on the tool box. For the cost of the tool box initially, and all the time you have in trying to get one, plus shipping, you should find a fabricator to build a custom one to fit your needs. And personally on your truck if I was going to do any body mods, I'd do one of these two. The first is easier than the second.
1. Remove the rear door window none opening section to make it look bigger like newer trucks. 2. Cut the cab and rear door right down the middle and add about 4-6" in there and reassemble. I have always wanted to do these to my square. Like I said the first one would be a walk in the park compared to the second. But IMO both will set a truck apart from the others.
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08-31-2011, 09:00 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
The rear window trick I kind of looked into because I liked the 1-pc front glass kit from One Piece Products, but there's just nothing out there for it... The issue wouldn't be the glass, it'd be the wiper seals, window channels, etc.
As for stretching the cab, I am not much on that... I really don't even like those silly Mega Cab things from Dodge... And don't need the back door to look like it's off a limo or anything really... Plus, if I did something like that, if ANYTHING ever happened, that door would need to be totally fabricated again rather than just buying a new stamping, prepping it & painting it. |
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08-31-2011, 09:01 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Just wondering for your tranny did you ever consider the 6spd zf s650 behind the 8.1l and duramax
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08-31-2011, 09:03 PM
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Originally that was what I wanted to put behind it, but just couldn't seem to source one or the parts we needed for it, so just went with the ever venerable NV4500. Only real advantage of the 6-speed over my 5-speed is the spacing between the lower gears - overdrive is still basically the same ratio.
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08-31-2011, 09:06 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
I thought about stretching the cab on my 76, because I'm going to make it a short box, so if I did that I wouldn't have to shorted the frame, but its a totally rust free cab so I don't really want to cut it up, so I guess the frame is getting shortened.
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08-31-2011, 09:09 PM
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Frame shortening is a WHOLE lot easier & less involved than hacking the cab that's for sure!!! I like the look of the short beds, but have always been a long bed guy for whatever reason... Plus, with the big, honking chest tool box & spare tire mount going back there - it wouldn't leave a whole lotta room back there for anything else in a short bed!
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08-31-2011, 09:16 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
yeah it is, I was only thinking about the frame being weaker after shortening it, but if done right it should be fine. plus the cab is rust free, and i just can't cut it up.
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09-01-2011, 03:56 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Wow, I just went through all 20 pages and this is an amazing build! The quality is amazing and the overall design is awesome! This is truly the definition of a badass 4X4. I hope you get the toolbox situation handled man, and I'll be looking forward to updates! Good luck!
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09-01-2011, 01:04 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Shoot, I would have been happy with the truck on page 1. This thing is gonna be sick!
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09-01-2011, 03:44 PM
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On the wiper seals, I was looking into blazer rear gate window seals and trying to cut the ends off so you'd splice it in the middle and have the curves on the ends. I also spoke with soft seal and they were up for trying to build some. But, I never got around to it yet. And on the rear door, my idea was to take 2 and make one. I don't think it'd be all that hard since the curveture in the panel is consistent. But, it is a lot of work cutting the cab so obviously that's why I haven't done it. I just don't have the time right now. My biggest reason for wanting to do this is because the chevy cabs just don't have the leg room I'm used to compared to the fords. But, when that's what you've got, you don't have much choice. 
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09-01-2011, 04:24 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Im not saying the 4500 is bad I just thought the 650 was rated for more and assuming that's true which im not it wouldn't matter unless your hard on it or pull heavy loads and its fun having 1 extra gear to play with :-p
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09-01-2011, 08:34 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
And so it begins....
Kevin is currently installing the seemingly MILES of wiring from the Painless Wiring harness. He's gotta wait for my ididit column to come in to wire up that side of it & install the new wiper module kit as well. He's also got all the plumbing sources & ordered for the power steering system & engine oil cooler. Hopefully will have more pics tomorrow of all the progress! |
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09-01-2011, 08:38 PM
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09-01-2011, 10:08 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
looking good, one question though, if you going to have a push button start are you still going to have a key for the door? Ive thought a lot about doing this to mine but if i still have so carry a key around for the door then why not put one more on the ring for the ignition, or I thought about having the doors and ignition keyed the same then there would still only be one key. Even if you going to do something like a keyless entry you still have to carry around the key fob then. So I've been trying to think of a way to make it so I don't have to have a key for the ignition or the doors.
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