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Bones72Super · 01-01-2021, 12:26 PM

Coming along very nice, what lreaf springs did you use and how much lift please. I just got done blasting and painting my K20 chassis and I need to get Springs

52napco · 01-01-2021, 12:53 PM

I used Skyjacker 2.5 softride in front and used a 2" block in the rear... If you don't mind spending more money Alcan Spring is the way to go..just ordered a set for my K5 but the springs are about $1200 shipped but are by far the best ride.

52napco · 02-09-2021, 10:57 AM

Bottom of cab painted but I think it's a little light needs to be a little darker
Compared to the other k20 that I sold.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-09-2021, 11:25 AM

Looks nice. The color is a bit different. Could it be lighting?

**landarts** · 02-09-2021, 11:28 AM

Great progress on the truck, bottom of cab looks really good. Do you do the phosphate treatment yourself? If so is it a kit you bought somewhere?

52napco · 02-09-2021, 11:46 AM

I buy the chemical locally...glass bead the
parts to be coated boil water add the chemical
And soak them for about 10 mins in the boiling
solution..
Palmettoenterprises.com

**landarts** · 02-09-2021, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 52napco

I buy the chemical locally...glass bead the
parts to be coated boil water add the chemical
And soak them for about 10 mins in the boiling
solution..
Palmettoenterprises.com

Great and thank you I will check them out. Been wanting to do this on a few of the builds. I will need to give this a shot. Again thanks and keep up the great progress. Jim

**IronCanine** · 02-13-2021, 04:02 PM

Nice job on the black heat stove/exhaust manifold sheet metal. Black is the correct finish....I think. The 80 mile 70 being the best reference I've seen. I have never seen an NOS example or period color media that would corroborate or refute it...

...beautiful work in general on a great truck. Looking forward to more pics.

**davischevy** · 02-13-2021, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IronCanine

Nice job on the black heat stove/exhaust manifold sheet metal. Black is the correct finish....I think. The 80 mile 70 being the best reference I've seen. I have never seen an NOS example or period color media that would corroborate or refute it...

...beautiful work in general on a great truck. Looking forward to more pics.

I think your right. Man it's going to be a pain to correct that on the Arkansas K10.

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**AZ Chev** · 02-14-2021, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landarts

Great and thank you I will check them out. Been wanting to do this on a few of the builds. I will need to give this a shot. Again thanks and keep up the great progress. Jim

I’m using a kit from Casswell, it doesn’t require boiling and it’s a simple dip and rinse, then dip in an oil/solvent sealer. Super happy with it, identical to original finish, and very durable.

**IronCanine** · 02-14-2021, 08:54 PM

I'm following a Porsche build on YouTube...and the guy did all his own plating (varying finishes) with Caswell's stuff. And it looks fantastic. I have considered it myself...at least for certain finishes.

Here's a link if interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTup...02PUxw&index=2

A lot of good restoration techniques in this video build series beyond this particular episode. I'm always partial to the 'owner in the garage' builds.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-26-2021, 08:29 AM

It looks awesome!

**Chevyland** · 03-26-2021, 09:29 AM

Nice...........

**Joesjunk** · 03-26-2021, 09:31 AM

Looking good!

notsolo · 03-26-2021, 09:37 AM

Hard to mess with perfection, looks awesome.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-26-2021, 10:09 AM

It’s really nice looking paint.

**402Bowtie** · 03-26-2021, 10:21 AM

Your paint looks great! Here's some original (and dusty) paint for comparison. I think you're spot on.

**davischevy** · 03-26-2021, 11:54 PM

That looks great.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-02-2021, 09:14 AM

That sure looks sweet!

**72 Super** · 04-03-2021, 06:33 PM

Looking good. Really turning out nice

52napco · 04-06-2021, 10:30 PM

Cab is back on...doors tmrw

**72 tigger** · 04-07-2021, 06:05 AM

Looks assembly line fresh! Are all your body panels painted?

**72 Super** · 04-07-2021, 07:33 AM

Looking really good

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-07-2021, 08:45 AM

It looks fantastic!

**1971Stepside** · 04-07-2021, 09:48 AM

Such a nice build. Love the K truck

01-01-2021, 12:26 PM	#1
Bones72Super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lake Travis,Texas Posts: 769	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off Coming along very nice, what lreaf springs did you use and how much lift please. I just got done blasting and painting my K20 chassis and I need to get Springs __________________ WTB 71-72 Original paint Medium Red hood WTB 1972 Very nice original Parchment seat belt set

01-01-2021, 12:53 PM	#2
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off I used Skyjacker 2.5 softride in front and used a 2" block in the rear... If you don't mind spending more money Alcan Spring is the way to go..just ordered a set for my K5 but the springs are about $1200 shipped but are by far the best ride.

02-09-2021, 10:57 AM	#3
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off Bottom of cab painted but I think it's a little light needs to be a little darker Compared to the other k20 that I sold. Attached Images

02-09-2021, 11:25 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,912	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off Looks nice. The color is a bit different. Could it be lighting? __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

02-09-2021, 11:28 AM	#5
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,353	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off Great progress on the truck, bottom of cab looks really good. Do you do the phosphate treatment yourself? If so is it a kit you bought somewhere? __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

02-09-2021, 11:46 AM	#6
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off I buy the chemical locally...glass bead the parts to be coated boil water add the chemical And soak them for about 10 mins in the boiling solution.. Palmettoenterprises.com

02-13-2021, 04:02 PM	#8
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,550	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off Nice job on the black heat stove/exhaust manifold sheet metal. Black is the correct finish....I think. The 80 mile 70 being the best reference I've seen. I have never seen an NOS example or period color media that would corroborate or refute it... ...beautiful work in general on a great truck. Looking forward to more pics. __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

02-14-2021, 08:54 PM	#11
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,550	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off I'm following a Porsche build on YouTube...and the guy did all his own plating (varying finishes) with Caswell's stuff. And it looks fantastic. I have considered it myself...at least for certain finishes. Here's a link if interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTup...02PUxw&index=2 A lot of good restoration techniques in this video build series beyond this particular episode. I'm always partial to the 'owner in the garage' builds. __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

03-26-2021, 08:29 AM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,912	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off It looks awesome! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

03-26-2021, 09:29 AM	#13
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,706	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off Nice...........

03-26-2021, 09:31 AM	#14
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03-26-2021, 09:37 AM	#15
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03-26-2021, 10:09 AM	#16
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03-26-2021, 10:21 AM	#17
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,725	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off Your paint looks great! Here's some original (and dusty) paint for comparison. I think you're spot on. Attached Images __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy

03-26-2021, 11:54 PM	#18
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04-02-2021, 09:14 AM	#19
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04-06-2021, 10:30 PM	#21
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off Cab is back on...doors tmrw Attached Images Last edited by 52napco; 04-20-2021 at 06:17 AM.

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04-07-2021, 07:33 AM	#23
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04-07-2021, 08:45 AM	#24
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,912	Re: My last hoorah...1972 K20 Cheyenne Super frame off It looks fantastic! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

04-07-2021, 09:48 AM	#25
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