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tsnow678 · 03-03-2015, 10:31 PM

I am thinking you ought to TIG on an AN fitting and run a length of stainless braided down through the floor. No cover needed.

1985-GMC · 03-03-2015, 10:40 PM

I saw some pictures of a blazer with the filler in that spot, I'll upload them if you're interested. Or if you have instagram just search travisbarker

ryanroo · 03-04-2015, 12:17 AM

i have it pretty well settled. i have a few pics, just havent unloaded the camera yet. i have a few more adjustments to make, but it should be done enough to get the bedside to the painter soon.

ryanroo · 03-05-2015, 12:24 AM

here is a few pics. ill have to get a few more off my phone.

i need to do a few more things but this is the position of the filler.

i have to figure out the turn over ball business so i can finish the wood while the sheetmetal is getting painted. this is about finished, i have a few more things to do tomorrow.

i also got this in prep for some work on the exhuast.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-06-2015, 08:27 PM

It's looking good! Your fill option is way faster than any I've been thinking about doing for sure.

1985-GMC · 03-06-2015, 10:38 PM

It may just be the picture but is the gooseneck ball going to be high enough for the hitch to not interfere with the bed?

ryanroo · 03-06-2015, 11:11 PM

oh no, the consensus is, that it will be to short. B&W sells a 1" taller ball. that is the plan for now. ill probably test this one when i get there just to see. i think it would be fine if everything was nice and level..

1985-GMC · 03-07-2015, 04:25 AM

Ok cool yeah that wouldn't work here in the hill country, I didn't know they made a taller ball. I looked at one of the balls sitting here and it'd have room for a hole to be drilled an inch lower.

6BT 56 · 03-14-2015, 08:52 AM

Looks good. Where are the saftey chains going to go ? Here with that type of hitch you have to have chains fastened to the floor beside it. Keep up the good work

jbclassix · 03-14-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Looks good. Where are the saftey chains going to go ? Here with that type of hitch you have to have chains fastened to the floor beside it. Keep up the good work

That's not the case for every state down here... but if he has to in CO (I can't remember if it's law even though I'm from there) you can bet with this build it will be over kill and bad arse

ryanroo · 03-15-2015, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Ok cool yeah that wouldn't work here in the hill country, I didn't know they made a taller ball. I looked at one of the balls sitting here and it'd have room for a hole to be drilled an inch lower.

its probably not worth looking at here either. the condition of the roads, and my desire not to have to worry about dumb crap like that will dictate that it be correct. i cant think it will work with the normal height ball. i still have to check though... haha i looked at driling the ball, but that puts the entire pin weight on that cross pin. the ball sits on the hitch structure and the pin just keeps the thing in there as it is. i was just going to buy some material and make one out of 4140. price the material and figure the cost in trade for having the machinist buddy CNC it for me, shipping etc. and the B&W is smarter.

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Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Looks good. Where are the saftey chains going to go ? Here with that type of hitch you have to have chains fastened to the floor beside it. Keep up the good work

well, as it turns out, the mounting locations in the B&W hitch make it such that i can bring the hooks up through the bed strips. it is required that the trailer have a safety chain in CO also.

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

That's not the case for every state down here... but if he has to in CO (I can't remember if it's law even though I'm from there) you can bet with this build it will be over kill and bad arse

haha. it should look good, but it wont be to crazy. since the hooks can easily be in the bed strips it will make the install easy and clean.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-16-2015, 10:52 PM

I thought about putting little trap doors in my floor to cover the safety chain u-bolts so they're not in the way if you weant to load dry wall and stuff in it. We'll see when/if I get there. Haha

shopteacher · 03-19-2015, 09:42 AM

Busted !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMtyl83iq5k

Up Dates on this great Project !

mx289 · 03-21-2015, 10:04 PM

Looking good over there.
I like the video updates.Cool.

Almost ready for more 518 !

$20071k10 · 03-26-2015, 07:23 PM

MAN 52 pages but impressive will be sweet to see you rolling coal up and down the road!!!!!

$20071k10 · 03-27-2015, 12:36 PM

Oh ya just in case you didn't know there is a Baldwin filter store in farmington just up from sunray

ryanroo · 03-30-2015, 09:21 PM

Thanks guys.

i so detest farmington. i try to avoid it if i can, but ill have to swing by next time fate sends me down that road again... haha

here is a very condensed version of my latest effort.

i when batpoop crazy on the body mount and leaf spring hanger. the frame rails got the ax also

then these

this happened

i am checking out tomorrow morning for a week in a sunny, sandy, and Caribbean-y place so i didn't show all the tedious pics. ill post a few more build details when i get back.

i bet you can guess what that big open space is for...

Vintage Windmills · 03-30-2015, 09:38 PM

this happened
Awesome work! looks like aluminium?

i bet you can guess what that big open space is for...[/QUOTE]

is it a extreme bend tow hook protector shroud

? I hear they are expensive and need to be well cared for

mosesburb · 03-31-2015, 12:57 AM

Damn, I didn't realize it was aluminum when I saw the pics the other day. Bravo, man!! Bravo!!

jbclassix · 03-31-2015, 01:56 AM

That's not aluminum. That's freakinsweetinum.

notchbackgta · 03-31-2015, 02:14 PM

Holy crap, I want one! I'll settle for "kit" form and I weld it together myself

swamp rat · 04-05-2015, 09:46 PM

Very nice! can you make me one that bolts to the stock frame rails and fender?

ryanroo · 04-08-2015, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

this happened
Awesome work! looks like aluminium?

i bet you can guess what that big open space is for...

no stock tow hooks here!

It is. the tube and half inch plate are 6061 T6 the center is 3/16 and 5052

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Originally Posted by mosesburb

Damn, I didn't realize it was aluminum when I saw the pics the other day. Bravo, man!! Bravo!!

thank you sir!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix

That's not aluminum. That's freakinsweetinum.

i am extra happy so far. it came out very good.

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Originally Posted by notchbackgta

Holy crap, I want one! I'll settle for "kit" form and I weld it together myself

the likelyhood of repeats on this one is near 0. i kind of want it to be one of one. i am greedy, so depending in that i may change my mind. likely ill never make another though.

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Very nice! can you make me one that bolts to the stock frame rails and fender?

part of the reason is wanted to chop the rails was that it was really difficult to find a good way to use the front horns. plus they were already boxed in. there is more to come. hope to get some more going on that soon.

ryanroo · 04-09-2015, 12:47 AM

My lights came, so I tested them out with the rear bumper fairlead for effect. It'll end up with an aluminum hawse.

The bumper was dropped off at the anodize shop this morning in Albuquerque.

$20071k10 · 04-09-2015, 09:03 AM

looks awesome! was wondering what are you doing to fill in on the sides out to the finders?

03-03-2015, 10:31 PM	#1276
tsnow678 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Germanton, NC Posts: 61	Re: 72 k20 project I am thinking you ought to TIG on an AN fitting and run a length of stainless braided down through the floor. No cover needed. __________________ Link to my 69 Camaro 6.0/T56 swap: http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...69-camaro.html

03-03-2015, 10:40 PM	#1277
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 72 k20 project I saw some pictures of a blazer with the filler in that spot, I'll upload them if you're interested. Or if you have instagram just search travisbarker __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 03-03-2015 at 10:54 PM.

03-04-2015, 12:17 AM	#1278
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project i have it pretty well settled. i have a few pics, just havent unloaded the camera yet. i have a few more adjustments to make, but it should be done enough to get the bedside to the painter soon. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

03-05-2015, 12:24 AM	#1279
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project here is a few pics. ill have to get a few more off my phone. i need to do a few more things but this is the position of the filler. i have to figure out the turn over ball business so i can finish the wood while the sheetmetal is getting painted. this is about finished, i have a few more things to do tomorrow. i also got this in prep for some work on the exhuast. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

03-06-2015, 08:27 PM	#1280
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 72 k20 project It's looking good! Your fill option is way faster than any I've been thinking about doing for sure. __________________ 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.*

03-06-2015, 10:38 PM	#1281
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 72 k20 project It may just be the picture but is the gooseneck ball going to be high enough for the hitch to not interfere with the bed? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

03-06-2015, 11:11 PM	#1282
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project oh no, the consensus is, that it will be to short. B&W sells a 1" taller ball. that is the plan for now. ill probably test this one when i get there just to see. i think it would be fine if everything was nice and level.. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

03-07-2015, 04:25 AM	#1283
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 72 k20 project Ok cool yeah that wouldn't work here in the hill country, I didn't know they made a taller ball. I looked at one of the balls sitting here and it'd have room for a hole to be drilled an inch lower. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

03-14-2015, 08:52 AM	#1284
6BT 56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Coldwater On. Canada Posts: 551	Re: 72 k20 project Looks good. Where are the saftey chains going to go ? Here with that type of hitch you have to have chains fastened to the floor beside it. Keep up the good work __________________ 56 gmc 4X4 Cummins 5 spd 60F 70R 2005 Ram 3500 DRW cummins 4X4. 2006 Conolift 9/15. 2011 F 350 winter beater New 2018 ram 3500 drw 4x4. Makes my 2005 Look as if it's been running on 4 cyl since new ! My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556908

03-16-2015, 10:52 PM	#1287
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 72 k20 project I thought about putting little trap doors in my floor to cover the safety chain u-bolts so they're not in the way if you weant to load dry wall and stuff in it. We'll see when/if I get there. Haha __________________ 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.*

03-19-2015, 09:42 AM	#1288
shopteacher Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Western Montana Posts: 50	Re: 72 k20 project Busted ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMtyl83iq5k Up Dates on this great Project !

03-21-2015, 10:04 PM	#1289
mx289 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: wall,nj Posts: 865	Re: 72 k20 project Looking good over there. I like the video updates.Cool. Almost ready for more 518 ! __________________ Tom 71 K2500 71 K5 Jimmy

03-26-2015, 07:23 PM	#1290
$20071k10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mancos,CO Posts: 101	Re: 72 k20 project MAN 52 pages but impressive will be sweet to see you rolling coal up and down the road!!!!! __________________ Brian

03-27-2015, 12:36 PM	#1291
$20071k10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mancos,CO Posts: 101	Re: 72 k20 project Oh ya just in case you didn't know there is a Baldwin filter store in farmington just up from sunray __________________ Brian

03-30-2015, 09:21 PM	#1292
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project Thanks guys. i so detest farmington. i try to avoid it if i can, but ill have to swing by next time fate sends me down that road again... haha here is a very condensed version of my latest effort. i when batpoop crazy on the body mount and leaf spring hanger. the frame rails got the ax also then these this happened i am checking out tomorrow morning for a week in a sunny, sandy, and Caribbean-y place so i didn't show all the tedious pics. ill post a few more build details when i get back. i bet you can guess what that big open space is for... __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions



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03-30-2015, 09:38 PM	#1293
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 72 k20 project this happened Awesome work! looks like aluminium? i bet you can guess what that big open space is for...[/QUOTE] is it a extreme bend tow hook protector shroud ? I hear they are expensive and need to be well cared for __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

03-31-2015, 12:57 AM	#1294
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: 72 k20 project Damn, I didn't realize it was aluminum when I saw the pics the other day. Bravo, man!! Bravo!! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

03-31-2015, 01:56 AM	#1295
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 72 k20 project That's not aluminum. That's freakinsweetinum. __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

03-31-2015, 02:14 PM	#1296
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: 72 k20 project Holy crap, I want one! I'll settle for "kit" form and I weld it together myself

04-05-2015, 09:46 PM	#1297
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 72 k20 project Very nice! can you make me one that bolts to the stock frame rails and fender? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

04-09-2015, 12:47 AM	#1299
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project My lights came, so I tested them out with the rear bumper fairlead for effect. It'll end up with an aluminum hawse. The bumper was dropped off at the anodize shop this morning in Albuquerque. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

04-09-2015, 09:03 AM	#1300
$20071k10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Mancos,CO Posts: 101	Re: 72 k20 project looks awesome! was wondering what are you doing to fill in on the sides out to the finders? __________________ Brian

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