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Rednwhitec20 · 01-05-2017, 10:59 AM

Things have been going slow lately but they are starting to pick up again. My 78-79 dana 60 is on its way. I'm looking into a transfer case. The wiring has been started. Steering column and gear box will be sent off to be restored.

Rednwhitec20 · 02-23-2017, 08:51 PM

As my truck is patiently waiting for wires I have been thinking about my motor mount setup. As it would be a nice easy setup for a stock engine, mine won't be. I have decided to redo the whole crossmember as I plan to be putting lots of ponies to the ground later on in life. My Dana 60 will be rebuilt when the truck is on the road and I collect money, but for now it will wait. My steering parts are back and look wonderful. He is about ready to start the wiring. In the meantime my 71 dd had a hg blow so we hooked it up with some arp head bolts and it's rockin again. Stay tuned as hopefully the progress will pick up again.

Rednwhitec20 · 02-25-2017, 03:23 AM

my DD

Wide Open · 02-25-2017, 11:22 PM

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my DD

Looks like a tough life 😂
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Rednwhitec20 · 02-27-2017, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Wide Open

Looks like a tough life 😂
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For my pocket it is

Rednwhitec20 · 03-25-2017, 09:09 PM

Picked up a straight bedside with a small line of rust in the wheel well, and a real nice gate. Brakes are mostly plumbed, engine crossmember should be finished this weekend or damn near done. Then I need gate hardware and an NP261XHD or NP261HD for a transfer case.

Wide Open · 03-26-2017, 12:23 PM

That is a nice tailgate. Good find.
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Rednwhitec20 · 03-27-2017, 01:42 AM

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That is a nice tailgate. Good find.
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It needs a little attention on the bottom but it is really nice. Only small dings on the inside. The guy had about 30 67-72 trucks.

Rednwhitec20 · 04-03-2017, 09:03 AM

Fitting the Crossmember

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-05-2017, 04:39 PM

Nice gate and bed side. The cross member is looking nice too.

Rednwhitec20 · 04-05-2017, 10:16 PM

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Nice gate and bed side. The cross member is looking nice too.

Thank you.

Here's the crossmember. As of now it weighs 42 lbs. 1/4" and fully boxed. This shall keep my dirtymax calm no matter what.

Wide Open · 04-06-2017, 03:48 PM

Lol. That should do the trick.
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Rednwhitec20 · 04-07-2017, 12:07 PM

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Lol. That should do the trick.
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I'd hope. Transfer case is finished

Rednwhitec20 · 04-10-2017, 01:12 AM

Bought some welds wrapped in 37s

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-10-2017, 08:18 AM

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Bought some welds wrapped in 37s

No pics?

Rednwhitec20 · 04-10-2017, 08:22 AM

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No pics?

They are getting shipped out today. Got a great deal. They need cleaned up.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-10-2017, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rednwhitec20

They are getting shipped out today. Got a great deal. They need cleaned up.

Nice, they look pretty good.

Rednwhitec20 · 05-04-2017, 08:36 AM

Slow progress

Rednwhitec20 · 07-03-2017, 09:34 PM

I was really hoping for it to be done by now but it will all be worth it. Got a heavy duty crossmember put in. Made all of 1/4" thick steel. I also bought a 14 bolt 11.5" rear out of an 8.1 and it is now installed, just needs painted. Now I'll have a huge u-joint with disc brakes. If anyone needs rebuilt 71 k20 axles I got em! All of the intercooler plumbing is on its way. The rear drive shaft should be finished soon as well. I also bought a fun daily since I have a 60 mile round trip for work each day.

Rednwhitec20 · 07-12-2018, 03:32 PM

Well the duramax finally runs now after new injectors. It now has an 8" lift as well. I bought a new trans cooler and i now need to order crossover steering.

cornerstone · 07-14-2018, 12:13 AM

That is one bad to the bone project man. A 1971 with a D-max and an LS1 daily driver.....

Rednwhitec20 · 07-16-2018, 05:08 PM

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That is one bad to the bone project man. A 1971 with a D-max and an LS1 daily driver.....

Thanks! The LS is amazing, fun and reliable. It also averages around 21MPG.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-19-2018, 07:14 PM

Awesome on all accounts! Too bad you had to replace the injectors but at least it is running and you know they are new now.

rickcdewitt · 03-03-2022, 04:06 PM

I know its an old thread but hopefully you'll still get notifications. What radiator did you use? Motor mounts?intercooler?

Rednwhitec20 · 03-04-2022, 08:13 PM

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I know its an old thread but hopefully you'll still get notifications. What radiator did you use? Motor mounts?intercooler?

A champion radiator, custom front crossmember, and a universal mishimoto intercooler. If I were to redo it all over again, I’d either go a custom cooling package or run the duramax frame to allow the duramax cooling package to fit. The duramax cooling package is too tall for a stock frame truck as there is not enough room between the frame and hood and/or hood latch.
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01-05-2017, 10:59 AM	#151
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Things have been going slow lately but they are starting to pick up again. My 78-79 dana 60 is on its way. I'm looking into a transfer case. The wiring has been started. Steering column and gear box will be sent off to be restored. __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

02-23-2017, 08:51 PM	#152
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build As my truck is patiently waiting for wires I have been thinking about my motor mount setup. As it would be a nice easy setup for a stock engine, mine won't be. I have decided to redo the whole crossmember as I plan to be putting lots of ponies to the ground later on in life. My Dana 60 will be rebuilt when the truck is on the road and I collect money, but for now it will wait. My steering parts are back and look wonderful. He is about ready to start the wiring. In the meantime my 71 dd had a hg blow so we hooked it up with some arp head bolts and it's rockin again. Stay tuned as hopefully the progress will pick up again. __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

02-25-2017, 03:23 AM	#153
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build my DD Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

03-25-2017, 09:09 PM	#156
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Picked up a straight bedside with a small line of rust in the wheel well, and a real nice gate. Brakes are mostly plumbed, engine crossmember should be finished this weekend or damn near done. Then I need gate hardware and an NP261XHD or NP261HD for a transfer case. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

03-26-2017, 12:23 PM	#157
Wide Open Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 274	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build That is a nice tailgate. Good find. Posted via Mobile Device

04-03-2017, 09:03 AM	#159
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Fitting the Crossmember Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

04-05-2017, 04:39 PM	#160
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Nice gate and bed side. The cross member is looking nice too. __________________ 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.*

04-06-2017, 03:48 PM	#162
Wide Open Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 274	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Lol. That should do the trick. Posted via Mobile Device

04-10-2017, 01:12 AM	#164
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Bought some welds wrapped in 37s __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

05-04-2017, 08:36 AM	#168
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Slow progress Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

07-03-2017, 09:34 PM	#169
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build I was really hoping for it to be done by now but it will all be worth it. Got a heavy duty crossmember put in. Made all of 1/4" thick steel. I also bought a 14 bolt 11.5" rear out of an 8.1 and it is now installed, just needs painted. Now I'll have a huge u-joint with disc brakes. If anyone needs rebuilt 71 k20 axles I got em! All of the intercooler plumbing is on its way. The rear drive shaft should be finished soon as well. I also bought a fun daily since I have a 60 mile round trip for work each day. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

07-12-2018, 03:32 PM	#170
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Well the duramax finally runs now after new injectors. It now has an 8" lift as well. I bought a new trans cooler and i now need to order crossover steering. __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

07-14-2018, 12:13 AM	#171
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build That is one bad to the bone project man. A 1971 with a D-max and an LS1 daily driver.....

07-19-2018, 07:14 PM	#173
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Awesome on all accounts! Too bad you had to replace the injectors but at least it is running and you know they are new 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.*

03-03-2022, 04:06 PM	#174
rickcdewitt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Northern CA Posts: 163	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build I know its an old thread but hopefully you'll still get notifications. What radiator did you use? Motor mounts?intercooler? __________________ 1970 k20 6.0l/nv4500/np205/14bff in progress build linkhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=677014



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