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Re: 72 K30 Build
looking good! can't wait to see the bed on it.
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![]() Thanks rgreathouse me too! Hood is on! Flatbed update; It’s go time now we own it, went down last Friday to conclude business and arrange the transportation of the bed to our install vendor (no charge to us). Next stop was Semi Service to make sure that we’re on their schedule. Wanted to meet the service department representative and get an idea of how things are going to work. http://www.semiservice.com
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Re: 72 K30 Build
This has got to be the best K30 in existence .
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Re: 72 K30 Build
That all looks pristine! I had the same issues when I put my doors together on my 72. I was really nervous trying not to scratch the paint getting the new, bad wiper off. What a bad deal. Haha
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Re: 72 K30 Build
What is this?? I'm gone for a measly two months and when I come back, you've done built the whole truck.
![]() ![]() For real though, it's looking fantastic. Also love your method for bleeding the brakes, I'll remember that next time ![]()
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![]() Got the inner fenders installed, buttoned up the last under the hood to do’s… while some new stuff showed up. Needed to rework the new grill insert just a little (quik sand & repaint) but hey LMC gave it to us for our trouble, sahweet! ![]()
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Re: 72 K30 Build
That was nice of them. How do those repop ones fit? I've never used one yet.
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I thought it fit great to the repop surround it went in, very tight, my thumbs are still sore from installing the plastic clips!
![]() Yes, the K30’s getting its face! Used all original OEM brackets behind the surround and grill. Riveted it in place with a new install kit, I’ve got no complaints about the repop stuff. LMC did offer to send another grill after they saw the pics. After waiting a couple days and getting out my best grills it seemed the quickest solution was to do a quick repair on the new grill rather than wait for another to arrive.
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That's great the outer fits great! I've wondered how they actually did. The price isn't bad when you think how many hours you'll have in straightening and polishing an OEM one. I have over 40hrs in the one for my 72 and it isn't done yet. It won't be going on it now either due to my front bumper. Guess I have to find another truck to put it on. Haha
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Me too, inquiring minds!
![]() ![]() Here’s with the bumper installed and an open garage door for some light. Hadn’t started it since the front clip went on, everything seems to be functioning AOK! Hopped in and moved it back and forth a little, running the AC and radio for a few minutes as well. Really, big grin followed! ![]() Flatbed update; Plan is to drop the fuel tank and spin it around for our left-hand fill bed (righty to a lefty). Get it out of the garage and go for a test putt around the block prior to loading it up for our Tuesday install appointment. Once it’s back I’ll start the shake down process.
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Re: 72 K30 Build
You should be very proud! That is very so nice and you completed the build really fast too. This is gong to be a sweet rig for years to come!
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Re: 72 K30 Build
Naw, what he should be doing is building my truck for me! LOL!
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Sprinting for the finish - looks great - exciting! Truck looks like it is ready to go and its wondering whatcha waiting for?
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Re: 72 K30 Build
i need to check in here more often! fantastic work, Brett! this thing is amazing.
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Did this trying to back up the drive way, oops! Made it around the block (talking a big .6 miles showing now!
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Re: 72 K30 Build
Very nice! Is that the shipping depot to get it sent to me? Haha
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This truck is so stunning! Amazing attention to detail. I can't wait for the pics after the bed is installed!
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It's back!
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Re: 72 K30 Build
Got almost 15 miles so far.
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saweet!!!
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Re: 72 K30 Build
looks amazing! flatbed fits the truck great.
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That is one FINE truck and the bed is perfect .
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Re: 72 K30 Build
I have to say, after all your hassles and long wait for the bed, it sure does look great on there! And quit going to get ice cream and drive that thing. Haha
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Re: 72 K30 Build
Thanks Rick!
Thank you rgreathouse! Thanks flashed! Quote:
![]() Got to give kudos to Semi Service and their shop forum (Andrew Roberts) they did a great job, very happy with the results. Hoping our luck continues to hold, truck goes straight down the road with hands off the steering, ride quality is far better than I thought it would be. Steering wheel was off center a smidge and the console trim ring was vibrating a little, both took just a few minutes to adjust. Haven’t plugged in the GVOD yet, trying to get 25 miles city first (that's a lot of ice cream ![]() ![]() While waiting for the K30 to come back my boys helped bring the Camaro project out of our storage unit. We’ll get the K30 dialed and start on this one next.
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