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Maxxd07 · 01-20-2013, 08:30 PM

I want to see a nice long video of this thing ripping it up when you get there its just awesome!

MadManAndrew · 01-20-2013, 09:51 PM

I like the look of the mirrors but I bet that's gonna be one big ass blind spot?
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zaccaglin · 01-21-2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MadManAndrew

I like the look of the mirrors but I bet that's gonna be one big ass blind spot?
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Curious about that as well. If its not much of one I'd be interesting in contracting him to make me a pair if he was up to it.. Lol
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zaccaglin · 01-21-2013, 02:36 AM

Delete.

meatwagon83 · 01-31-2013, 11:44 PM

is that a mf 86xx i see in the background?

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-01-2013, 12:02 AM

Very nice work on the truck! Yes, that 205 is going to explode, and I'm sure the 14 bolt won't be far from it. A 241DHD modified for RH drop is what you need! Another issue I for see for you is your front shackle. If you plan on pulling, you better go ahead and build some front traction bars. Your set up is similar to a OBS ford, and they hop like a SOB! Anyway, it looks bad ass, keep it up!

Zane M · 02-01-2013, 08:42 PM

Man you have made a lot of progress. Can't wait to see this build continue.

Brad18xx · 02-04-2013, 04:00 AM

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57ToyBox · 02-04-2013, 10:37 AM

From your high quality standard of finishes to your frame and engine and all your other cab details... I'm betting your gonna rethink your mirrors. I like the mirrors too, but the upward pitch

That is gonna be one hell of a Kick @ss truck. NICE WORK

eric28miller · 02-04-2013, 01:20 PM

Thanks guys!
So I got a LOT done this weekend, was up til 3 AM friday, then back at it 9AM sat all day then again sunday afternoon.
Finished a bunch of little things inside cab but i'll just post the interesting stuff,
Welded in the mirror mounts

Then relocated the fuse panel to clean up the firewall and hide the wiring. No need for the e-brake assembly since i'm using manual line locks.

Access hole

Then with a ton of help from Mr.chevyblack i chopped up the core support and redesigned the mounting of the intercooler so the headlights and grille fit. I took a lot of pictures for you guys that are looking to do the same:

Everything is just tack welded, and i still have to make mounting brackets:

Brad18xx · 02-08-2013, 07:22 PM

any updates?

eric28miller · 03-01-2013, 11:44 AM

Got the truck running, trying to get the pics to work, photobucket changed their whole website and it deleted all my photos. I'm working on getting it figured out.. Also working on a video of the first start which should be on youtube soon.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-01-2013, 01:34 PM

It looks awesome! Yeah, I'm not a big fan of photobucket's new site either...............

eric28miller · 03-04-2013, 12:24 PM

Since Photobucket changed their site it deleted all my photos so I have to re-upload all of them! They best way to do it is upload the entire album at one time. So i apologize and that they're all out of order but photobucket won't let me organize them either..

eric28miller · 03-04-2013, 12:25 PM

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eric28miller · 03-04-2013, 01:14 PM

http://youtu.be/mt84tawh0_E

eric28miller · 03-04-2013, 12:57 PM

eric28miller · 03-04-2013, 01:13 PM

video of the first start and a walk around, hope you guys enjoy

http://youtu.be/mt84tawh0_E

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_BvTP0DjiZk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

hardcore4life · 03-14-2013, 10:18 PM

Wow. That is some reinforcment on that frame. How much HP and TQ are you thinking you'll be running? This is pretty much what I want to do to my 86 K30. Any advice?

eric28miller · 03-27-2013, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hardcore4life

Wow. That is some reinforcment on that frame. How much HP and TQ are you thinking you'll be running? This is pretty much what I want to do to my 86 K30. Any advice?

Make sure you do plenty of research before digging in, There's things i wish i would have done differently but it's too late now. Next build...

Been awhile since my last post.. I've been busy working on converting the old barn full of junk into another shop. It's mostly done now, just moved the truck in over the weekend, i forgot how many parts i've accumulated!!

Here's a before:

And after

Parts pile!!

kikkegek · 03-28-2013, 03:38 AM

WOW!

arrover · 03-28-2013, 10:23 AM

Wow, just the shop transformation was awesome. What are the things that you wished you would have done differently? Just so future swappers can do the right thing in that area.

83GMCK2500 · 03-28-2013, 06:38 PM

Nicely done on the shop. I see some new overhead beams, planning anything for the loft?

I like the open center with the horseshoe shaped balcony around it.

77dwh · 03-28-2013, 11:06 PM

Glad to see someone is doing something with my old truck. It was a project I could not find time for before

eric28miller · 04-02-2013, 10:34 PM

Looking back I wish i didn't go with such a high lift, also wish i went with a 11.50 rear axle and coil sprung front. All in all i really wish i would have just done a simple cummins swap and not have gone overboard with everything.. Very easy to do though..

The loft is really cool actually! It was gonna be used for storage but we decided to keep it empty for the nieces and nephews to play in. I hung up a rope for them to the top of the 18 foot peak of the room, pry put up some basketball hoops too.

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Originally Posted by 77dwh

Glad to see someone is doing something with my old truck. It was a project I could not find time for before

Which truck was yours the white dually or blue shortbox??!

01-20-2013, 08:30 PM	#1
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap I want to see a nice long video of this thing ripping it up when you get there its just awesome! __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

01-20-2013, 09:51 PM	#2
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap I like the look of the mirrors but I bet that's gonna be one big ass blind spot? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

01-21-2013, 02:36 AM	#4
zaccaglin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Auburndale, FL Posts: 716	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Delete. __________________ Zaccaglin 1998 Chevrolet C1500 Ext. Cab 350 Former Rig: 1985 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 6.2L Detroit/TH400/NP208

01-31-2013, 11:44 PM	#5
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap is that a mf 86xx i see in the background?

02-01-2013, 12:02 AM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Very nice work on the truck! Yes, that 205 is going to explode, and I'm sure the 14 bolt won't be far from it. A 241DHD modified for RH drop is what you need! Another issue I for see for you is your front shackle. If you plan on pulling, you better go ahead and build some front traction bars. Your set up is similar to a OBS ford, and they hop like a SOB! Anyway, it looks bad ass, keep it up! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-01-2013, 08:42 PM	#7
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Man you have made a lot of progress. Can't wait to see this build continue.

02-04-2013, 04:00 AM	#8
Brad18xx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Pittsburgh pennsylvania Posts: 56	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap subscribed

02-04-2013, 10:37 AM	#9
57ToyBox Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Callander Ont. Posts: 387	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap From your high quality standard of finishes to your frame and engine and all your other cab details... I'm betting your gonna rethink your mirrors. I like the mirrors too, but the upward pitch That is gonna be one hell of a Kick @ss truck. NICE WORK __________________ --Glenn-- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=345975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564403 Last edited by 57ToyBox; 02-04-2013 at 10:45 AM.

02-04-2013, 01:20 PM	#10
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Thanks guys! So I got a LOT done this weekend, was up til 3 AM friday, then back at it 9AM sat all day then again sunday afternoon. Finished a bunch of little things inside cab but i'll just post the interesting stuff, Welded in the mirror mounts Then relocated the fuse panel to clean up the firewall and hide the wiring. No need for the e-brake assembly since i'm using manual line locks. Access hole Then with a ton of help from Mr.chevyblack i chopped up the core support and redesigned the mounting of the intercooler so the headlights and grille fit. I took a lot of pictures for you guys that are looking to do the same: Everything is just tack welded, and i still have to make mounting brackets:

02-08-2013, 07:22 PM	#11
Brad18xx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Pittsburgh pennsylvania Posts: 56	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap any updates?

03-01-2013, 11:44 AM	#12
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Got the truck running, trying to get the pics to work, photobucket changed their whole website and it deleted all my photos. I'm working on getting it figured out.. Also working on a video of the first start which should be on youtube soon.

03-01-2013, 01:34 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap It looks awesome! Yeah, I'm not a big fan of photobucket's new site either............... __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-04-2013, 12:24 PM	#14
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Since Photobucket changed their site it deleted all my photos so I have to re-upload all of them! They best way to do it is upload the entire album at one time. So i apologize and that they're all out of order but photobucket won't let me organize them either..

03-04-2013, 12:25 PM	#15
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03-04-2013, 12:57 PM	#17
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap

03-04-2013, 01:13 PM	#18
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap video of the first start and a walk around, hope you guys enjoy http://youtu.be/mt84tawh0_E <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_BvTP0DjiZk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Last edited by eric28miller; 03-04-2013 at 01:32 PM.

03-14-2013, 10:18 PM	#19
hardcore4life Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 72	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Wow. That is some reinforcment on that frame. How much HP and TQ are you thinking you'll be running? This is pretty much what I want to do to my 86 K30. Any advice? __________________ 68 C10 lwb, 406 sbc, 700R4 86 K30 srw, 454 bbc, TH400 11 Camaro RS, 217 V6, 6M

03-28-2013, 03:38 AM	#21
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap WOW! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

03-28-2013, 10:23 AM	#22
arrover Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 291	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Wow, just the shop transformation was awesome. What are the things that you wished you would have done differently? Just so future swappers can do the right thing in that area.

03-28-2013, 06:38 PM	#23
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Nicely done on the shop. I see some new overhead beams, planning anything for the loft? I like the open center with the horseshoe shaped balcony around it. __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

03-28-2013, 11:06 PM	#24
77dwh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Casey,Ia Posts: 53	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Glad to see someone is doing something with my old truck. It was a project I could not find time for before

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