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usernamessuck · 12-07-2021, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work on the truck! I have the same dillema as you with 16.5s. I'm not ready to give in yet and ditch my wheels. I should have purchased a 2nd set of tires and stored them in the basement when I bought my last set. I'm still hoping BFG will put more out but I hear the molds were destroyed. How dumb.

That body work you are doing is turning out great! It's really looking great. As far as the body alignment, I had similar issues on my orange truck. I found out later that my rear cab bushings weren't as tall as they were supposed to be and it was a supplier issue and it was over looked. The shims wouldn't bother me if your gaps are good. You might have to shim the bed to match though.

I wondered about the height being wrong. When I added the spacers it made the bed line up better as well. I guess that was how I justified just doing it and not worrying about it.

usernamessuck · 12-08-2021, 10:06 PM

Not a lot of progress in these pictures. I tried to beat the dents out of the grill surround but it was a lost cause. Some of you might have the skill, but I do not. I bought a bunch of new outside parts for the truck. Grill and grill shell, door handles, lenses, and trim.

usernamessuck · 12-08-2021, 10:09 PM

New grill.

usernamessuck · 12-08-2021, 10:15 PM

I drew up a front bumper a couple of years ago for my daughter's 71. It looks pretty good on here truck, but there was a couple of things I thought I could do to make it look better. This is that attempt. I don't like the changes I made and I'll probably eventually take this one off and sell it. I have a grip of pictures of the process used to make this if anyone is interested. I also have all of the plans and models as well.

**Jiggers72-GMC** · 12-10-2021, 09:14 AM

Very interesting build, the truck has come a long ways ..........

**JT_Trucks87** · 12-11-2021, 01:51 PM

This truck is going to be awesome when its done. Great work.

usernamessuck · 12-11-2021, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JT_Trucks87

This truck is going to be awesome when its done. Great work.

Thanks for all the kind words everyone! It helps keep me motivated.

12-08-2021, 10:06 PM	#2
usernamessuck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Wyoming Posts: 98	Re: Swap Shop Chevy K20 Not a lot of progress in these pictures. I tried to beat the dents out of the grill surround but it was a lost cause. Some of you might have the skill, but I do not. I bought a bunch of new outside parts for the truck. Grill and grill shell, door handles, lenses, and trim. Attached Images

12-08-2021, 10:09 PM	#3
usernamessuck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Wyoming Posts: 98	Re: Swap Shop Chevy K20 New grill. Attached Images

12-08-2021, 10:15 PM	#4
usernamessuck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NE Wyoming Posts: 98	Re: Swap Shop Chevy K20 I drew up a front bumper a couple of years ago for my daughter's 71. It looks pretty good on here truck, but there was a couple of things I thought I could do to make it look better. This is that attempt. I don't like the changes I made and I'll probably eventually take this one off and sell it. I have a grip of pictures of the process used to make this if anyone is interested. I also have all of the plans and models as well. Attached Images

12-10-2021, 09:14 AM	#5
Jiggers72-GMC Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: up North Posts: 550	Re: Swap Shop Chevy K20 Very interesting build, the truck has come a long ways .......... __________________ Gerry, North Bay Ontario 1971 Chevy K10 short stepper, 518 med green & white 1972 GMC C1500 long box, dark Brown, owned since 1977 1969 GMC C2500 manual

12-11-2021, 01:51 PM	#6
JT_Trucks87 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Holden MO Posts: 210	Re: Swap Shop Chevy K20 This truck is going to be awesome when its done. Great work. __________________ 1987 V30 Silverado SRW 454/400 4x4 104k original paint 1979 GMC C3500 Sierra Classic 3+3 454/4l80e 1971 K20 Cheyenne: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=804580 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=837441 Instagram: jt_trucks3500



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