K20 Challenge

[danw210]

Originally Posted by Spicer

I would say yes that will work if you replace the needle bearing on the 72 spindle with the Teflon bushing, because it has the built in flange as the bronze bushing from the 69 does, if you use the 69 shaft and on 72 spindle there's some differences in the flange/washer set up, the Teflon bushing they make for the 72 spindle is made with the same set up as the 69, just different size, and when you have the shaft turned down it will fit.
Also if you do end up turning down the 69 shafts you might try to find a third stub shaft to have a spare since they would be special pieces at that point, have them all turned down at once... But I would'nt worry about having the shafts turned down, Still Plenty strong!
I guess the bronze bushing did not fit in the 72 spindle?

The guy said that turning the axles down would be an easier option so I'm taking them in tomorrow. Thanks for the info on the teflon bushings and everything else on this subject. Great stuff!

[danw210]

OK - front brakes on the closed knuckle are done! I had the outer axle shafts cut down to fit the 72 spindles and everything fits great. I hope to get the diffs and the leaf springs mounted by next weekend.

[danw210]

I made some progress this weekend, got all the leaf springs on and the rear diff under the truck. Also started polishing up my old wheels that I'm probably going to use and painted up my brake booster/master cylinder for the disc/disc set-up.

[Vintage Windmills]

Brake cyl setup looks awesome, is it just painted or are there plated parts on there?

[danw210]

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Brake cyl setup looks awesome, is it just painted or are there plated parts on there?

Thanks! I painted the master and the brackets, clear coated the booster and prop. valve.

[danw210]

I'm starting to do the engine now, dropped the block off at the machine shop to get some work done. I was just going to do a 350 punched .040 over but my block sat around for a long time and got rusty in the cylinders, we're going to have to go .020 more. So......... with me having to buy pistons and have the crank turned to clean up the rust on it, my guy is talking me into a 383 package. I've had one a while back in my Firebird so I do know the great torque they produce. I think I'm going for it.
Here's my Firebird that I ended up selling to my cousin -

[danw210]

Cleaned up the manifolds with POR15 manifold paint. I'm not sure if I'm going to use them or headers.

[Dustydog]

Go Big Block!! Order one of those nice GM crate packages!

[danw210]

Originally Posted by Dustydog

Go Big Block!! Order one of those nice GM crate packages!

If only I had your money Dave.

I'm already waaaaaaaaaay over my budget on this truck and we've got a long way to go.

[Dustydog]

Ha Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am too broke to even know it!

By the way, quick calculation shows you have about 3,840 hours until 9/1 so hurry up!

[danw210]

Well I decided to go 350 not 383, parts on order and block getting bored. The front diff is under the truck and it's starting to look more like a truck instead of just a bunch of parts.

[mjensen]

Looks like you're making some good progress! It's looking real nice!

[danw210]

K20 Challenge update - I am going to miss my target, obviously. A lot has happened in the last 4 months, unfortunately nothing to do with the truck. I have relocated with my job and have moved to Kentucky, this has derailed the project and it has been put on hold. My budget for the truck had taken a huge hit with the expense moving and establishing a new household but I will continue to work on it when I can. Here is a recent picture of how far it's come.
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[Dustydog]

Sad to see it leave the area but happy for you at the same time.
It will be a beautiful truck when it is done and I know it will get done!
I enjoyed the little time that I got to spend working on it with you.

Dave

[danw210]

Thanks Dave! It WILL get done for sure. I brought it to the new house in Kentucky last night. I just need to get the garage set and get back to work on the truck.
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[Vintage Windmills]

Keep up the good work, gotta feel good to have the drivetrain done!

[danw210]

Yes it is nice having the drivetrain in. Now if it all works is another thing, lol.
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[Dustydog]

Hey Dan!
Anything new on the truck?

[danw210]

Originally Posted by Dustydog

Hey Dan!
Anything new on the truck?

Hey Dave!
I haven't laid hands on the truck since I rolled it into the garage. I need to get the garage in order, need to organize and get some better electrical. My garage has only 15 amp breakers, can't even run the compressor.

[b.sharp]

Man, awsome looking rig you have. I have a couple questions for you if you don't mind. I have a 64 k20 and would like to do the disk brake conversion. I believe we have the same d44 closed knuckle front axle. Do you know if any d44 with disk brakes will work or do I need one from a '72 as you used? Also in this swap what did you change from the original closed knuckle system. I know hubs, drums, just looking for a parts/shopping list I suppose.
Thanks you for your assistance.

[danw210]

Originally Posted by b.sharp

Man, awsome looking rig you have. I have a couple questions for you if you don't mind. I have a 64 k20 and would like to do the disk brake conversion. I believe we have the same d44 closed knuckle front axle. Do you know if any d44 with disk brakes will work or do I need one from a '72 as you used? Also in this swap what did you change from the original closed knuckle system. I know hubs, drums, just looking for a parts/shopping list I suppose.
Thanks you for your assistance.

Thanks! I think the D44 closed knuckle diffs from 60-69 are pretty much the same so I think you could use the disc brake parts from 71- mid 80's k20's.

Here is the link to my brake swap -

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567022

[Dustydog]

It is an awesome truck and I cant wait to see it done! Might even have to make a trip down to "Tucky" to get a ride & see it in person!

[danw210]

Sounds good Dave!

[b.sharp]

So, if I read this right. You used '72 spindles, backing plates, disks and calpiers. All you had done was machined the '69 outer axles stubs to fit the '72 spindles. Is that correct? Do you have the '72 outer spindles for a measurement of the difference to be machined off? Thanks for the information. This will be a to do on my '64 closed knuckle axle.

[danw210]

Originally Posted by b.sharp

So, if I read this right. You used '72 spindles, backing plates, disks and calpiers. All you had done was machined the '69 outer axles stubs to fit the '72 spindles. Is that correct? Do you have the '72 outer spindles for a measurement of the difference to be machined off? Thanks for the information. This will be a to do on my '64 closed knuckle axle.

Yes. There is no machining to be done on the spindle, just the outer axle shaft. They need to be milled to 1.312 inches where they fit into the spindle. I would get a set of spindles first and mill the axle shafts to fit them. I would expect them to be 1.312.