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02-20-2012, 09:44 PM | #1 |
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Re: Curt's '72 K20 Resto-mod
That really is turning out nice! Great job.
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02-20-2012, 09:47 PM | #2 |
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Re: Curt's '72 K20 Resto-mod
Oh yeah baby! She is looking sweet, I'm not too far behind you with my K20. Good luck!
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02-20-2012, 09:52 PM | #3 |
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Looking real good, like the matching shock boots too.
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02-21-2012, 11:50 AM | #4 |
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Re: Curt's '72 K20 Resto-mod
Thanks for the confirmation on the boots. The new shocks had red ones to begin with, and I knew I was going to change that to yellow.
But, once I got them installed, I didn't know if I really liked the look. Something about how they have bunched up. We'll go with it, though.
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02-27-2012, 12:18 PM | #5 |
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The white dashpad went in this weekend. It fit pretty good. It's a little darker than the door panels.
I used SEM Super White paint on the defrost vents. They match the door panels very well. Just a tick off the daskpad, though.
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02-27-2012, 12:22 PM | #6 |
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Back bumper, gravel guards and spare tire are all in place. Done from the cab back, now.
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02-27-2012, 12:58 PM | #7 |
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Re: Curt's '72 K20 Resto-mod
Truck is lookin great. It's gotta be a nice feeling being done with the back half. I like those side markers. Do they have a red bulb behind them or just using them as a reflector?
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There's a thread currently about these lenses being illegal. I like the look, though. I'd really like to find the fireman's hat cab lenses in clear.
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02-28-2012, 09:25 PM | #9 |
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I love it! That is looking really nice!
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02-29-2012, 11:57 AM | #10 | |
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02-29-2012, 12:05 PM | #11 |
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Another set of 16.5x8.25's followed me home from the powdercoaters yesterday. They turned out as nice as the 9.75's last month.
Keeping my options open on the final wheel/tire/stance that I'm looking for. After that, a buddy called with a deal that I didn't want to turn down. Along with the truck, I love to restor stuff. Old bikes, gas pumps, 3 wheelers, whatever. Well, I ended up with a 1974 TY80, that needs me. And, it's the right color combo!
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03-21-2012, 09:41 AM | #12 |
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That thing is awesome!
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03-25-2012, 02:55 PM | #13 |
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your build is awesome. Great information and badass truck. Good Job. Thanks for sharing such valuable information and inspiration
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03-27-2012, 09:36 AM | #14 | |
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03-27-2012, 09:43 AM | #15 |
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Got the tar backed underlay installed. It fit very well.
Some trimming as you would expect, but it will add to the insulation. That was one thing Wifey didn't like, was "it's too loud!" as we drove down the road.
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03-29-2012, 10:29 AM | #16 |
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After completing the front end, I figured it was time to put the front wheels on.
I was wondering how much the new springs would raise the front, and then the relationship of the wheel size/fenderwell. I think the 31x10.50's look good! After putting them on, I saw lots of overspray on them. I tried to clean them up, but with scrubbing the shine off, I didn't have much luck. Good for me, I've got that other set of 8.25's that are freshly blasted and coated. When it goes to shop for alignment, I'll have them switched out.
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03-29-2012, 11:34 AM | #17 |
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Re: Curt's '72 K20 Resto-mod
Looks great
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03-30-2012, 12:09 AM | #18 |
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Re: Curt's '72 K20 Resto-mod
Each time before I open this thread I have to go into the kitchen to put my bib on. Not a big fan of yellow, BUT DAMN YOUR TRUCK IS GORGEOUS! Definitely in the top five best 4x4 builds on the site. 10s across the board! Can't wait to see it finished. Keep it up.
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I do enjoy following other's projects. The in-depth stuff is very appealing to me. Kinda why I'm going about this in this manner.
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04-02-2012, 01:19 PM | #20 |
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Spent hours deciding what to do about the stereo, amp and the wiring.
I fianally decided to install a Painless auxiliary fuse panel. The install was very easy, but again, deciding the best location for the panel and wiring was a big issue. The Vintage Air required a circuit breaker, which was in place already. The Painless panel required one, as did the Jensen amp I'm going to install. Once those issues were worked out, here's what I ended up with. I really didn't want to drill a hole in the firewall for the wiring. I'd gone to great lengths to insulate that. I figured that up through the floor would work great. A little modification the shifter bracket and here we are!
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04-02-2012, 01:28 PM | #21 |
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I had purchased some car interior carpeting from Menards and some double sided carpet tape to cover the area where the jack lives. When you open the passenger door, that's the first thing I would notice, is no carpeting.
I wasn't concerned about the entire back, because the tank will cover it. I applied this stuff on both corners.
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04-09-2012, 11:12 PM | #22 |
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Great project, keep up the nice work.
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04-11-2012, 10:46 AM | #23 |
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Thanks!
Your thread with the detail was a big reason for mine. I really like the way you've documented your efforts. Keep it up for all of us!
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04-09-2012, 11:57 PM | #24 |
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Still looking good. Bet you can't wait til your cruising down the road in it.
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04-11-2012, 10:47 AM | #25 |
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You're right..I can't wait to make that first shake-down run. To the glass shop! But a run regardless...
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