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**Ol Blue K20** · 06-17-2020, 08:24 PM

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The truck is home from the gear shop. The front axle should be better than new. It has a TrueTrac limited slip carrier with 4.56 ring and pinion, new seals, bearings, u-joints, ball joints, and wheel bearings. They also did a nice job cleaning up and painting the old parts.

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Nice!

jimbosprint · 06-28-2020, 09:16 PM

I like this truck a lot. I think I might sell my C20 and just keep this.

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**DeadheadNM** · 06-28-2020, 09:54 PM

Your C20 is really nice. If it were me, I’d have a tough time resisting the urge to put the best of the c20 ochre sheet metal on the k10 before selling it if you go that route.

Great pics!

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-29-2020, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Your C20 is really nice. If it were me, I’d have a tough time resisting the urge to put the best of the c20 ochre sheet metal on the k10 before selling it if you go that route.

Great pics!

X2..I like the K too.

cornerstone · 06-29-2020, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Your C20 is really nice. If it were me, I’d have a tough time resisting the urge to put the best of the c20 ochre sheet metal on the k10 before selling it if you go that route.

Great pics!

X3!^^^

Definitely swap your newly painted bed with the sweet toolbox! Again, that’s if it were me. I’d want to drive the K over the C also, it’s just too cool!

jimbosprint · 07-03-2020, 05:37 PM

I found a matching KM2 tire on eBay, so I picked up another matching wheel for a full size spare that I can rotate in. I also put a fire extinguisher on the transmission tunnel. Both good things to have when four-wheeling in the middle of nowhere.

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jimbosprint · 07-03-2020, 10:20 PM

I also got the new front driveshaft back from the shop today.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 07-04-2020, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbosprint

I also got the new front driveshaft back from the shop today.

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Nice looking driveline.

jimbosprint · 07-04-2020, 07:58 PM

The winch mounting crossmember is welded together and test fit up inside the frame. I just need to sandblast and paint it. (and get some real bumpers fabricated)

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jimbosprint · 07-05-2020, 12:36 PM

Front driveline is replaced.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 07-05-2020, 01:18 PM

Nice!

jimbosprint · 07-06-2020, 01:58 PM

I started making a cardboard bumper mock-up this morning. I have a good idea of what I want, but I am having a hard time finding the right person to fabricate it.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 07-07-2020, 09:26 PM

Looks a little wide......lol....it does have a good shape that's pleasing.

**MDPotter** · 07-08-2020, 09:23 AM

I made a bumper for my truck when I was in high school and it was a lot of welding and grinding to make the joints look nice. I'm guessing you're looking for someone that can achieve the majority of those contours via bending instead of welding and grinding? When I made mine, bending wasn't an option and I wanted to powdercoat it so I couldn't do bondo to make the joints look nice. The steel also had a lot of mill scale so it was far from a perfect bumper, but it was very protective.

jimbosprint · 07-08-2020, 05:30 PM

The winch is installed. Useless until I get a stronger bumper made with a fairlead.

I made a thread for the winch install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=808840

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jimbosprint · 07-15-2020, 02:43 PM

I found a $15 bumper in town, so why wouldn't I cut a hole in it and put it on this truck? At least now I can get a refund for the one I bought with the bad chrome.

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jimbosprint · 07-16-2020, 12:20 PM

I installed the winch rope this morning. It pulled across my neighbor's yard so fast that I had to stop it from rolling. I think it will work great.

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SCHRUMGMC · 07-16-2020, 10:30 PM

Love the color of those trucks. Always have, and also by the way that is one sweet truck

jimbosprint · 07-19-2020, 12:35 PM

Cow pasture makes a good spot for truck photos.

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**Ol Blue K20** · 07-19-2020, 01:29 PM

Looks good.

jimbosprint · 07-19-2020, 07:13 PM

Gearing up to hit the trail soon. I picked up some recovery essentials for the toolbox, a tire rapid deflator, and a 12v compressor for airing tires back up.

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jimbosprint · 07-19-2020, 09:24 PM

I also worked on the heavy bumper design a little more today. After playing with the cardboard concept a little more, I used a computer to design a profile drawing. I want to get a couple 8ft x 10in pieces of 3/16" plate bent into this profile with a hydraulic press brake as raw material to give to a fabricator.

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jimbosprint · 07-28-2020, 02:17 PM

I just ordered Vintage Air! It will be a nice upgrade for this truck.

NorCalC20LWB · 07-28-2020, 02:30 PM

I'm in the middle of installing Vintage Air in my 72 C20 right now. Pretty straightforward install so far.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-28-2020, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbosprint

I just ordered Vintage Air! It will be a nice upgrade for this truck.

Let us know how it goes. I'm wanting to do it to my truck.

06-28-2020, 09:16 PM	#177
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I like this truck a lot. I think I might sell my C20 and just keep this. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

06-28-2020, 09:54 PM	#178
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,428	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Your C20 is really nice. If it were me, I’d have a tough time resisting the urge to put the best of the c20 ochre sheet metal on the k10 before selling it if you go that route. Great pics! __________________ 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

07-03-2020, 05:37 PM	#181
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I found a matching KM2 tire on eBay, so I picked up another matching wheel for a full size spare that I can rotate in. I also put a fire extinguisher on the transmission tunnel. Both good things to have when four-wheeling in the middle of nowhere. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-03-2020, 10:20 PM	#182
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I also got the new front driveshaft back from the shop today. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-04-2020, 07:58 PM	#184
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 The winch mounting crossmember is welded together and test fit up inside the frame. I just need to sandblast and paint it. (and get some real bumpers fabricated) __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-05-2020, 12:36 PM	#185
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Front driveline is replaced. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-05-2020, 01:18 PM	#186
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Nice! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-06-2020, 01:58 PM	#187
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I started making a cardboard bumper mock-up this morning. I have a good idea of what I want, but I am having a hard time finding the right person to fabricate it. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-07-2020, 09:26 PM	#188
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Looks a little wide......lol....it does have a good shape that's pleasing. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-08-2020, 09:23 AM	#189
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I made a bumper for my truck when I was in high school and it was a lot of welding and grinding to make the joints look nice. I'm guessing you're looking for someone that can achieve the majority of those contours via bending instead of welding and grinding? When I made mine, bending wasn't an option and I wanted to powdercoat it so I couldn't do bondo to make the joints look nice. The steel also had a lot of mill scale so it was far from a perfect bumper, but it was very protective. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

07-08-2020, 05:30 PM	#190
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 The winch is installed. Useless until I get a stronger bumper made with a fairlead. I made a thread for the winch install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=808840 __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-15-2020, 02:43 PM	#191
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I found a $15 bumper in town, so why wouldn't I cut a hole in it and put it on this truck? At least now I can get a refund for the one I bought with the bad chrome. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-16-2020, 12:20 PM	#192
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I installed the winch rope this morning. It pulled across my neighbor's yard so fast that I had to stop it from rolling. I think it will work great. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-16-2020, 10:30 PM	#193
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Love the color of those trucks. Always have, and also by the way that is one sweet truck __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

07-19-2020, 12:35 PM	#194
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Cow pasture makes a good spot for truck photos. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com



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07-19-2020, 01:29 PM	#195
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,243	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Looks good. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

07-19-2020, 07:13 PM	#196
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 Gearing up to hit the trail soon. I picked up some recovery essentials for the toolbox, a tire rapid deflator, and a 12v compressor for airing tires back up. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-19-2020, 09:24 PM	#197
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I also worked on the heavy bumper design a little more today. After playing with the cardboard concept a little more, I used a computer to design a profile drawing. I want to get a couple 8ft x 10in pieces of 3/16" plate bent into this profile with a hydraulic press brake as raw material to give to a fabricator. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-28-2020, 02:17 PM	#198
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 941	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I just ordered Vintage Air! It will be a nice upgrade for this truck. __________________ '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe \| '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne www.jimbosprint.com

07-28-2020, 02:30 PM	#199
NorCalC20LWB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bigfork, MT Posts: 466	Re: '72 Cheyenne K10 I'm in the middle of installing Vintage Air in my 72 C20 right now. Pretty straightforward install so far.

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