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03-26-2012, 11:52 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
They do have a lot going on...I have to do my own work now because they were too busy to throw the rear axle and lift parts in!
 Either way, whatever you need, I'll see if I can help! Posted via Mobile Device
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03-26-2012, 11:55 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Appreciate it again man! I'll be out that way from the 13th to the 17th - we should try & hook up some time. The Wife & I may head up to Tahoe for a bit not sure.
Sorry WFO couldn't get done what ya needed man - know ur pain! :-) |
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03-27-2012, 12:14 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
If you guys make it up to Tahoe, let me know and we can met for dinner or something! Any idea what part of the lake you plan on staying at?
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03-27-2012, 12:22 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Thinking around Sunnyside most likely as that's where we went to last time & the only area we really know. Wouldn't mind heading over to Sparks to check out the Summit store, but pretty sure that's not on my Wife's "to-do" list...
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03-27-2012, 09:45 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Ok folks - time for some input from the group again....
Mario & I are thinking about modifying the bed/frame length - he wants to go like to a 5' length, but I've seen those & just not overly thrilled with the look or lack of useable bed space... I've also seen a lot of just converting over to a 6' short bed - again, done quite a bit. What I was thinking of was just to "lop" off about a foot from both the frame & the bed - I think it'd give it a nice look without people immediately realizing that it's been modified or shortened. Only issues with this really is that both the rear driveshaft & torque arms have already been completed & would therefore also have to be re-done... The frames already going to be re-powder coated so doing the mods to it isn't a biggie at all. Mario's got a ton of work to do to the bed, so cutting out a foot isn't a big deal either... Wanna know what you guys think about it though!  Oh, and on a different note - Mario says to get the headers we purchased modified like we'd need them he'd basically have to re-do like 75% of them... He wants to just go ahead & build a 100% custom set from scratch. I tend to agree with him & have been pushing for that for some time - we've wasted a lot of time & money purchasing "off-the-shelf" ones & trial fitting them over & over... 
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03-27-2012, 10:02 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
If you mean removing a foot after the rear wheelwells, there are a bunch of guys on Pirate4X4 that bob the bed for a better departure angle... this would leave the rest of the drive train in tact. the fuel tank might be an issue.
If you have a good side shot, I would post in the photoshop section and have someone try a few ideas.... here's a pic  
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03-27-2012, 10:24 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
What about just stretching the wheel wells two inches or so to make the the bed sides appear smaller. You can also raise them an inch. you could mimic this on the front. I think Square crews look best with a long bed. The wheel wells on early chevy's are kinda small. I know Mario can make it look factory and only a few would catch the mod. If your rear bumper wraps around the bed a little that will detract from the size of the long bed too.
And on that note... how about a hi-jack. You should find a way to make it out to Cali around July 7th... No one at the unit I contract for wants to run the Tough Mudder with me.
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03-27-2012, 10:04 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Was actually thinking more of removing the 1' from the front of the bed, but if we mixed it up a little bit it'd probably look pretty cool!
The one's you showed were done more for increasing the departure angle off-road. |
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03-27-2012, 10:11 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Never mind on taking anything off the rear of the bed - just got to thinking about that - the fuel tank we built wouldn't allow for that & NOT re-doing that!!!! So that leaves just the front of the bed for removal.
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03-27-2012, 10:31 PM
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Well, the wheels (16") & tires (33") I am going with wouldn't look quite right with the wheel wells opened up any more than they are...
Keven's going to be fabricating a new rear bumper for me from scratch & part of the plan is to have it wrap around the bed sides some - that will give the overall effect of shortening that rear area. All-in-all it's looking like the front area of the bed is the best overall choice for me to remove the material from - plus there's a lot there to pull from... As for July - I'll be back over here in Afghanistan by then, so I can't make it... |
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03-27-2012, 10:53 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
well you do have a fully customized truck, however i could not bring myself to hack up the bed of such a nice truck . just my 2 cents
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03-27-2012, 11:01 PM
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Big Gulps Huh? Whelp...
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
I would leave it be...don't chop it up!
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03-27-2012, 11:33 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Agreed, don't do it! It will look goofy too.
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03-27-2012, 11:43 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
I'm sure Mario won't let anything come out of his shop with his name on it that looks like crap!
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03-27-2012, 11:45 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Yeah, well I just about got yelled at by Keven when he read the email I sent to him mentioning it........
 Shortening the side steps, wiring harness, torque arms, etc, etc!!! Pretty much killing that idea before it gets any further along - he's got enough frustrations on his plate already!!!Appreciate everyone's input though! Should'a thought that little idea out just a bit more before putting it out there... Hehe 
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03-28-2012, 12:00 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
And on the header note - Keven did agree we need to go with a set of "one-off" headers, so Mario will get cracking on those shortly. Will use one of the other two sets we bought on my Daughter's truck - whichever fits it best.
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03-28-2012, 12:19 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
This is what I did on my K5.....kind of what someone was talking about previous about opening up the wheel wells. I agree if you are only going with 33's, there is no need I personally don't think. But this is 35's, front fender has been opened up 1.5" front and rear, then lifted 1.5" as well. Thus making the wheelwell 3" longer and 1.5" taller to make it look like more lift than it really has. This is only a 2" lift on the K5.
Also took the font section of the fender and brought it upward to level with the rad cradle, then finished it off. Rear same thing, brought it up to level with the bottom of the door, then knocked the rockers off to make room for the rock sliders in the end. Looks stock, but not... 
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03-28-2012, 06:58 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Well, I have sat here and read this post from the beginning. I had my wife buy a 88 crew square 4x4 1 ton for me cause i am here at FOB Salerno, wondering what FOB u are on. Must say, your truck is over the top to say the least, dont look like your sparing anything with it. When i saw that your battery tray was custom, that is when i knew this was gonna be a crazy project. Looks like its getting done right though. Hot Springs is pretty close to my neck of the woods (Hope) so maybe i will see your truck around when it finally (if that is in my life time ;-) )gets done. I am jealous of ur truck, i bought mine to pull a fifth wheel camper that i havent bought yet. I will keep following this build, since i have so much time invested in ur thread now. Doing a great job, just tell them to hurry the heck up so we can see the finished product!!
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03-28-2012, 07:05 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
I'm here on FOB Sharana.
Noticed you on my thread for quite some time, so very sure that you went through it quite thoroughly! Appreciate the compliments & the time you spent reading it! I too am hoping that the truck can get finished at some point in my lifetime...  It's actually coming along much faster than it has in a long time here lately & would be further along if it weren't for the electrical gremlins plaguing poor Keven... Stay tuned for more updates - I post them just as soon as I get them!!! |
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03-28-2012, 09:27 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
I was on it for a better part of a day, now im addicted to it, its like a mini series on tv now, cant wait for the next episode to come on, its getting juicy now.
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03-28-2012, 02:26 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Glad its not getting hacked cclb srw look great and stand out in sb or dually world
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03-28-2012, 06:57 PM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Im glad your not shortening it. Im not a very big long bed fan, but I think how your doing yours its going to look good.
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03-29-2012, 12:43 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Appreciate that man & appreciate all of the comments I've gotten so far on that topic & in general about the build!
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03-29-2012, 02:11 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
I keep hearing about how progress is being made, glad to hear. lets see some pictures again soon, and i want to hear more about the interior.
because of this build i now want to one day build a resto mod crew cab long bed 4wd [thats a long phrase haha]. keep up the good work!
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03-29-2012, 02:36 AM
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build
Got a suggestion u might be interested in on ur mirrors, i have been talking to another member on here and both of his trucks he has/had have these mirrors on them, they are off 89-91 burbs and blazers and they look slick.
Think it would look pretty good on your design.
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