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**Dieselwrencher** · 03-05-2012, 12:07 PM

Oh yeah, looking awesome! You're getting really close now!

y5mgisi · 03-05-2012, 04:14 PM

Looks great!

CheyenneShop · 03-06-2012, 03:20 AM

Man that grill really makes it POP - love this truck!

litew8 · 03-06-2012, 10:39 AM

Heck yeah!
Steamed crab looks good to!

Dunenutt · 03-06-2012, 11:12 AM

How did I miss this build?

Looks great! Nice color

Sicklajoie · 03-10-2012, 09:18 AM

Wow.

72KAY20 · 03-11-2012, 12:03 AM

Thanks all for the truck compliments. Am very happy with how it is turning out. Got some more work done today.

Installed some stainless steel rivnuts on the front grill today. Had read about them on a post the other day and then found them on e bay. 25 pcs for $9.99. Also installed 1 piece of upper trim on the driver's door. Was worried that the mirror tripod was going to hit the trim piece but it cleared it by about a 1/16".

Primed the back of the front bumper and also underneath the windshield cowl panel with POR15 primer. Tomorrow I will top coat the backs with black POR15.

Decide to install a hitch receiver behind the front license plate. My brother and I have a 10,000 lb winch mounted on a portable fixture that slide into a trailer hitch receiver. Thought it would be cool to be able to fold the license plate down and have a "hidden" receiver. Some pics below of me cutting a small square out of the bumper behind the license plate area.

Plan for tomorrow afternoon is for Bill P and I to install the rest of the upper and lower trim pieces.

Pics from today:

72KAY20 · 03-12-2012, 06:16 AM

Some more pictures. Was only able to get the top trim on both sides yesterday. Planning on finishing the bottom trim next weekend.

CheyenneShop · 03-12-2012, 10:17 PM

I really love your truck! Makes me want to start my 3/4 4x4! Great Job!

**DeadheadNM** · 03-13-2012, 02:56 PM

Looks great!

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-15-2012, 07:44 PM

Looking great! It is a beast!

LakeAnna · 03-16-2012, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72KAY20

Some more pictures. Was only able to get the top trim on both sides yesterday. Planning on finishing the bottom trim next weekend.

Looks great! Did you get new trim for the entire truck?

72KAY20 · 03-17-2012, 06:47 AM

LakeAnna, Only 1 piece was new from LMC. Found a mix of GM trim on Craigslist. Some were even still in the plastic with GM stickers on them! Some were original trim that had been removed. There were a lot that had the wood grain decal on them. Basically picked the straightest pieces with the least amount of dings. I removed all of the wood grain decals and old black paint and had Bill Price tape them up and spray the black. They really turned out nice.

Planning on installing the lower trim this weekend. Having Jerry's Auto in Rising Sun, MD install stainless steel dual exhausts on Tuesday

Here are pictures Bill took in his paint shop of the trim.

LakeAnna · 03-17-2012, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72KAY20

LakeAnna, Only 1 piece was new from LMC. Found a mix of GM trim on Craigslist. Some were even still in the plastic with GM stickers on them! Some were original trim that had been removed. There were a lot that had the wood grain decal on them. Basically picked the straightest pieces with the least amount of dings. I removed all of the wood grain decals and old black paint and had Bill Price tape them up and spray the black. They really turned out nice.

Planning on installing the lower trim this weekend. Having Jerry's Auto in Rising Sun, MD install stainless steel dual exhausts on Tuesday

Here are pictures Bill took in his paint shop of the trim.

That looks like the 800.00 bucks I just spent!

I bet your happy with it looks good. What type of mufflers are you planning to use?

litew8 · 03-17-2012, 10:07 AM

ugh, taped them up? I was considering doing that to touch up the black paint on mine, but how did he tape them? wow

72KAY20 · 03-17-2012, 07:54 PM

Very carefully. Bill used some really narrow tape along the sides of the thin black lines.

72KAY20 · 03-17-2012, 08:12 PM

Have decided to go with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers with 2 1/2" stainless exhaust. I am very happy with the sound of the dual 40 series Flowmasters on my 69 Camaro but want to quiet my truck down just a little bit more. It should still have a nice rumble with the dual 50's.

Sicklajoie · 03-17-2012, 10:01 PM

Love the way the moldings came out. Sure beats 800 something dollars for a new set!

72KAY20 · 03-19-2012, 09:24 PM

A couple pictures below of drilling holes to mount the trim. After step drilling up to the correct size, think it was 11/32", the edges of the holes were touched up with either white single stage enamel or black POR 15

Finished wiring all of the rear tail lights this past weekend using the American Auto Wire rear harness/connectors. That kit has worked out very well. I added extra ground wires to all of the metal light housings. Have heard that bad grounds have caused lighting problems in these old trucks. The wires under the truck were covered in black plastic wire loom. Was glad to see all of the lights work when I tested them.

Stainless exhaust appointment was pushed back to this Thursday. Can't wait to hear those duals!

**DeadheadNM** · 03-19-2012, 09:53 PM

Can you send Bill to New Mexico to redo my K20 when yours is complete?

72KAY20 · 03-20-2012, 05:13 AM

Might be better if the truck went to Maryland.

He has quite the setup. Separate paint room with it's own HVAC. Just about any tool you can think of. It did not have a built in lift but is working on getting that in soon.

LakeAnna · 03-20-2012, 06:14 AM

Nice job on your trim install! I have a bottle of touch-up mixed for all the drilling I have to do. So you used the American harness on your truck. Complete rewire then?

Looks great.

bundeber · 03-20-2012, 11:02 AM

Awesome truck! I don't think I missed it, but what tire size are you running, and what kind of lift? The stance on that is perfect.

ryanmctee · 03-20-2012, 11:20 AM

Kinda off the current subject, but have you finished your fuel fill? I'm currently working on mine (side marker) - what a p.i.t.a.! Truck looks great - you've done a first class job all the way.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-20-2012, 02:47 PM

great work and your trim turned out amazing! I was thinking of using edging masking tape to mask mine with. That'll be down the road it looks like.

03-05-2012, 12:07 PM	#126
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Oh yeah, looking awesome! You're getting really close now! __________________ 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.*

03-05-2012, 04:14 PM	#127
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03-06-2012, 03:20 AM	#128
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Man that grill really makes it POP - love this truck! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

03-06-2012, 10:39 AM	#129
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Heck yeah! Steamed crab looks good to! __________________ project: "my happy mess"

03-06-2012, 11:12 AM	#130
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! How did I miss this build? Looks great! Nice color __________________ My Build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post4464158

03-10-2012, 09:18 AM	#131
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,500	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Wow. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-11-2012, 12:03 AM	#132
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Thanks all for the truck compliments. Am very happy with how it is turning out. Got some more work done today. Installed some stainless steel rivnuts on the front grill today. Had read about them on a post the other day and then found them on e bay. 25 pcs for $9.99. Also installed 1 piece of upper trim on the driver's door. Was worried that the mirror tripod was going to hit the trim piece but it cleared it by about a 1/16". Primed the back of the front bumper and also underneath the windshield cowl panel with POR15 primer. Tomorrow I will top coat the backs with black POR15. Decide to install a hitch receiver behind the front license plate. My brother and I have a 10,000 lb winch mounted on a portable fixture that slide into a trailer hitch receiver. Thought it would be cool to be able to fold the license plate down and have a "hidden" receiver. Some pics below of me cutting a small square out of the bumper behind the license plate area. Plan for tomorrow afternoon is for Bill P and I to install the rest of the upper and lower trim pieces. Pics from today: Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

03-12-2012, 06:16 AM	#133
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Some more pictures. Was only able to get the top trim on both sides yesterday. Planning on finishing the bottom trim next weekend. Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

03-12-2012, 10:17 PM	#134
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! I really love your truck! Makes me want to start my 3/4 4x4! Great Job! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

03-13-2012, 02:56 PM	#135
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Looks great! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-15-2012, 07:44 PM	#136
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Looking great! It is a beast! __________________ 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.*

03-17-2012, 06:47 AM	#138
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! LakeAnna, Only 1 piece was new from LMC. Found a mix of GM trim on Craigslist. Some were even still in the plastic with GM stickers on them! Some were original trim that had been removed. There were a lot that had the wood grain decal on them. Basically picked the straightest pieces with the least amount of dings. I removed all of the wood grain decals and old black paint and had Bill Price tape them up and spray the black. They really turned out nice. Planning on installing the lower trim this weekend. Having Jerry's Auto in Rising Sun, MD install stainless steel dual exhausts on Tuesday Here are pictures Bill took in his paint shop of the trim. Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

03-17-2012, 10:07 AM	#140
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! ugh, taped them up? I was considering doing that to touch up the black paint on mine, but how did he tape them? wow __________________ project: "my happy mess"

03-17-2012, 07:54 PM	#141
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Very carefully. Bill used some really narrow tape along the sides of the thin black lines. __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

03-17-2012, 08:12 PM	#142
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Have decided to go with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers with 2 1/2" stainless exhaust. I am very happy with the sound of the dual 40 series Flowmasters on my 69 Camaro but want to quiet my truck down just a little bit more. It should still have a nice rumble with the dual 50's. __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type



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03-17-2012, 10:01 PM	#143
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,500	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Love the way the moldings came out. Sure beats 800 something dollars for a new set! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-19-2012, 09:24 PM	#144
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! A couple pictures below of drilling holes to mount the trim. After step drilling up to the correct size, think it was 11/32", the edges of the holes were touched up with either white single stage enamel or black POR 15 Finished wiring all of the rear tail lights this past weekend using the American Auto Wire rear harness/connectors. That kit has worked out very well. I added extra ground wires to all of the metal light housings. Have heard that bad grounds have caused lighting problems in these old trucks. The wires under the truck were covered in black plastic wire loom. Was glad to see all of the lights work when I tested them. Stainless exhaust appointment was pushed back to this Thursday. Can't wait to hear those duals! Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

03-19-2012, 09:53 PM	#145
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Can you send Bill to New Mexico to redo my K20 when yours is complete? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-20-2012, 05:13 AM	#146
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Might be better if the truck went to Maryland. He has quite the setup. Separate paint room with it's own HVAC. Just about any tool you can think of. It did not have a built in lift but is working on getting that in soon. __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

03-20-2012, 06:14 AM	#147
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Nice job on your trim install! I have a bottle of touch-up mixed for all the drilling I have to do. So you used the American harness on your truck. Complete rewire then? Looks great. __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

03-20-2012, 11:02 AM	#148
bundeber Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cody, WY Posts: 292	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Awesome truck! I don't think I missed it, but what tire size are you running, and what kind of lift? The stance on that is perfect.

03-20-2012, 11:20 AM	#149
ryanmctee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gardnerville Nevada Posts: 270	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Kinda off the current subject, but have you finished your fuel fill? I'm currently working on mine (side marker) - what a p.i.t.a.! Truck looks great - you've done a first class job all the way. __________________ Check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512620

03-20-2012, 02:47 PM	#150
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! great work and your trim turned out amazing! I was thinking of using edging masking tape to mask mine with. That'll be down the road it looks like. __________________ 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.*

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