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Old 04-19-2012, 08:17 PM   #126
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Re: Curt's '72 K20 Resto-mod

line x is a brand of spray in truck bed liner
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Old 04-23-2012, 12:57 PM   #127
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Stereo is in. I used a piece of stainless steel to mount the amp on with some adjustable standoffs. I had to, because it wouldn't fit any other way. This way it's level.

the sub box was a great fit. I used a Pioneer shallow mount sub and found the box at Best Buy for cheap. It's not ported, but it works.

Tucked all my wires under the carpet and in looms for a cleaner look.

I bought an adapter for my ipod Nano. It works great! This'll give me my required dose of metal when I need it.

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Man, it's loud if I want it to be!!
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Old 04-23-2012, 02:51 PM   #128
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Thats one awesome ride you have created!
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Old 04-23-2012, 09:06 PM   #129
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I love that! I may have to do the same in mine. Of course that will be in 30 years when I actually get it this close
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Old 04-25-2012, 10:33 AM   #130
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After a couple of removals, I finally got the steering wheel installed.

First the horns wouldn't work at all. Took it off, shorted them out. One worked fine. Great. The dual horns aren't working.

Chased wires and switched them from horn to horn. Bad horn. Took it off and took out the adjusting screw and filled it with WD-40. put it back on and got it to vibrate. Cool. We've got power. Put the screw back in and, wow! Both together are loud!

Put the wheel back on, but still had to massage grounding points. After that, horn button works and we're there!

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Old 04-30-2012, 10:00 AM   #131
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Got the seat put in. No clearance issues with the amp or sub. Glad about that.
Went with parchment belts rather than black. I liked the look better. If I want a change, I'll put the black ones in.

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The padding is way more solid than it was. It seems like I sit too high up. I'm sure I'll get used to it, though.
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Old 04-30-2012, 12:45 PM   #132
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Got the seat put in. No clearance issues with the amp or sub. Glad about that.
Went with parchment belts rather than black. I liked the look better. If I want a change, I'll put the black ones in.

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The padding is way more solid than it was. It seems like I sit too high up. I'm sure I'll get used to it, though.
Very nice! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Old 04-30-2012, 11:41 PM   #133
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What do you have left to do?
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Old 05-01-2012, 09:03 AM   #134
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Very nice! Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks very much. I hope to inspire all that are following to get busy!

My tastes are pretty eclectic when it comes to most things. Alot of people might not care for choices on the truck, but regardless, if it leads to ideas that one can adapt to their application, then hopefully I've inspired!
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Old 05-01-2012, 09:13 AM   #135
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What do you have left to do?
Great question!
1. Get front and rear windows installed.
2. Get new adjustable drag link and dropped pitman arm installed.
3. Swap out front wheels with fresh powdercoated ones. Body shop overspray wasn't kind.
4. Schedule trip back to the body shop to get minor touch-ups. When I can finally bust out, I want the little things taken care of as well. I don't want to get that 'well, it done, but....'
4. Get collector car insurance policy. I've only had storage on it for about 4 years now.

That's about it! I'm glad you asked that.
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Old 05-01-2012, 09:21 AM   #136
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I played nursemaid to the leaking proportioning valve long enough. I had cranked and cranked on the rear connection. I had removed it twice in an attempt to reseal the fittings. Bled the brakes three times.
Still leaked after having pressure on it.

I got tired of it and bought a new one. All the connections were identical, except the original had a bleeder on it.
I put a plug in the top port, because it wouldn't accept a bleeder.
Bled the brakes and all is well! Now that it's installed, it looks ok.

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Old 05-01-2012, 12:20 PM   #137
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Very nice. I love that color.
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Old 05-01-2012, 09:01 PM   #138
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Damn fine job! It will be nice to see some pics of it in the sunshine!!
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Old 05-06-2012, 01:40 AM   #139
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Very Cool! Question though...how come it has a NP208 transfercase instead of the NP205?
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Old 05-07-2012, 10:53 AM   #140
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Very Cool! Question though...how come it has a NP208 transfercase instead of the NP205?
The truck had a 700R4 and the newer transfer case installed when I bought it. The receipt for that was $1500.00
I would not have done it, personally. The gas mileage isn't better at all. It's been kind of a pain getting the column, reverse lock out and gear slector coordinated.
I do like the shifter of the 205, though.
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:10 AM   #141
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It's alive!!

Just like A Christmas Story..."A few sparks, a quick wiff of ozone and the lamp blazed forth in unparalled glory'...

Well, once it got fuel to the carb, it fired right up!

Here we are in the sunshine!!


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It really shushed into reverse. I had to add about 2 quarts of tranny fluid.
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Old 05-07-2012, 11:17 AM   #142
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the transmission lines needed tightening. No big deal.

Then I saw radiator fluid. Shut it off to find it. As you guessed, the weep hole was leaking.
Drove it back in and let it cool down. New Water pump.

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Minor setback. Woulda been easier when I had the front end exposed.

It's back together, now.

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Absolutely, Jaw Dropping! It looks like she just rolled off the chevrolet assembly line back in 1972.
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Old 05-07-2012, 03:27 PM   #145
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Beautiful !

Now that I see the final product I have a few questions if you dont mind. I went back thru the build, post by post but still couldn't find the info.

1) Are you using original a/c? Have you modified anything? The eng compartment side of the dash looks a lot cleaner than mine.

2) What compressor are you using?

3) Did you do a shackle flip on the rear? 2 inch?

4) What springs are you using on the front? 2.5 inch I read- how do they ride? How many leaves?

Thanks for your time and sharing this awesome build.
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Very nice. I'm restoring my 72 k-10, and it will be very similar to yours. Nice job on the thread.
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Absolutely beautiful!!
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Absolutely beautiful!!
Thanks to you all very much! All the kind words make this worthwhile. It's been a journey that has had great results.
I hope that anything you've all read has helped.

More to come!
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Beautiful !

Now that I see the final product I have a few questions if you dont mind. I went back thru the build, post by post but still couldn't find the info.

1) Are you using original a/c? Have you modified anything? The eng compartment side of the dash looks a lot cleaner than mine.

2) What compressor are you using?

3) Did you do a shackle flip on the rear? 2 inch?

4) What springs are you using on the front? 2.5 inch I read- how do they ride? How many leaves?

Thanks for your time and sharing this awesome build.
Thanks for the props! I'll address your questions in red

1) Are you using original a/c? Have you modified anything? The eng compartment side of the dash looks a lot cleaner than mine.
The truck had Vintage Air installed when I bought it. The firewall is non-air, modified with the standard kit. I've just detailed it with..gulp..brush on Rustoleum, gloss black.

2) What compressor are you using?
Whatever came with the Vintage Air kit. A new one might have a different manufacture.

3) Did you do a shackle flip on the rear? 2 inch?
No flip kit. Just blocks. New rear springs were alot more than I wanted to spend. The truck is gonna be a garage queen, fair weather driver.

4) What springs are you using on the front? 2.5 inch I read- how do they ride? How many leaves?
It's a standard SkyJacker 2.5" lift. The front springs are 5 leaves. It rides very well! I don't see a big difference from the stock ride vs. the lifted. So far, I'm very satisfied with their product. Shop around.
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Thanks for the props! I'll address your questions in red

1) Are you using original a/c? Have you modified anything? The eng compartment side of the dash looks a lot cleaner than mine.
The truck had Vintage Air installed when I bought it. The firewall is non-air, modified with the standard kit. I've just detailed it with..gulp..brush on Rustoleum, gloss black.

2) What compressor are you using?
Whatever came with the Vintage Air kit. A new one might have a different manufacture.

3) Did you do a shackle flip on the rear? 2 inch?
No flip kit. Just blocks. New rear springs were alot more than I wanted to spend. The truck is gonna be a garage queen, fair weather driver.

4) What springs are you using on the front? 2.5 inch I read- how do they ride? How many leaves?
It's a standard SkyJacker 2.5" lift. The front springs are 5 leaves. It rides very well! I don't see a big difference from the stock ride vs. the lifted. So far, I'm very satisfied with their product. Shop around.
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The cab I am using was non a/c but that was ok because I have a vintage air system NIB. I actually prefer a "blank canvas" rather than retrofit aftermarket pieces to factory locations. I haven't got the compressor yet. I expect mine will look just like yours when finished.

I was going to buy a 2 inch lift kit, but then discovered I can use "add a leafs" for about $160 front and rear and use my stock springs. Since I only want a mild (2 -3 lift) that works much better for me money/time wise.

Thanks for sharing your info.
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