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eric28miller · 11-18-2013, 12:25 AM

hahaha interior will all be tan. Hopefully an angel truck with an evil side >

hardcore4life · 11-18-2013, 01:00 AM

That will be an awesome looking truck. I wanted to do a Cummins swap in mine but I feel it will cost too much. Instead I think I'll do a supercharged version of my 454. Do you have a paint code for that white or is it custom?

T_Raven · 11-18-2013, 02:00 AM

Wow this truck looks great so far. Can't wait to see it done

Jabes1 · 11-18-2013, 05:20 AM

Man... this truck is legit!

Low Elco · 11-18-2013, 01:51 PM

More badder asser! lovin' it!

hardcore4life · 11-19-2013, 12:32 AM

Ok Eric, I'm really digging the mirrors that you put on this truck. What model year truck did you get them off of? As well did you upgrade the brakes or just use the stock stuff?

y5mgisi · 11-19-2013, 04:33 AM

Man im so glad this build hasnt died. Been following from day one!

ibanezer · 11-19-2013, 12:54 PM

Such a bad ass build

eric28miller · 12-08-2013, 12:23 PM

Hey guys, apologies for the lack of quick responses to your questions.. Been very very busy... We just wrapped up harvest on Monday, then spent 2 days cleaning and moving equipment into storage, and THEN scurried to get 6000 ft of geo line in the ground as the frost was setting in..

Plus we"re going to nebraska tomorrow to look at a large lot of tornado damaged equipment to buy and now i'm building a house next summer..a new deadline to finish the truck. But i HAVE to finish it since i will need a truck to pick up supplies.
I'll try my hardest to post progress and answer questions for you guys. I appreciate all the positive comments they are very motivating.

I had some time yesterday to round up every single bolt that i have left and threw them all into a bucket with some industrial degreaser. Then cranked up the power washer to 210 degrees and boiled them for 10 minutes. After that i quickly dried them with a heat gun before rust set in and dumped black painted into the bucket, rolled it around for 10 more minutes and wa la, nice perdy bolts : )

legendman · 12-08-2013, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by eric28miller

Hey guys, apologies for the lack of quick responses to your questions.. Been very very busy... We just wrapped up harvest on Monday, then spent 2 days cleaning and moving equipment into storage, and THEN scurried to get 6000 ft of geo line in the ground as the frost was setting in..

Sometimes life happens, glad to see some progress.

That's a cool way to clean the nuts and bolts, I use the wire wheel on the bench grinder as I go, would have been much nicer to have a pile of clean factory hardware.

kikkegek · 12-08-2013, 01:57 PM

he cool!

what are you using the geolines for? heatpump?

I have sold geothermal heatpumps systems for close to 15 years now. We used to dril vertical holes about 150-300ft deep. I was cheaper to drill holes and takes less space...then to open up the earth and put them in horizontaly

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jlsanborn · 12-08-2013, 02:37 PM

Nothing short of outstanding! I wish I had come across this sooner but I'm following now!

COS399 · 12-09-2013, 12:20 AM

Nice build. I am in the process of gathering parts for my 89 CCSRW 24 valve Cummins build. It won't be as nice as yours but your truck is definitely an inspiration to us all. Can't wait to see it finished.

Low Elco · 12-09-2013, 09:19 AM

Good luck on all your projects. Hope harvest was a good one.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-09-2013, 05:20 PM

That geo heat will be nice! That dude walking in the trench is nutty. Really hope either side doesn't decide to give in!

eric28miller · 12-19-2013, 07:24 PM

Thanks guys! We'll be using a liquid to air exchanger for the geo, my uncle is the plumber so he's hooking us up. It was cheaper for us to dig the lines in since we have our own excavator, which i actually did a Yanmar engine swap to. I dug all the lines in myself and yea had to make some trenches much wider in the lighter soil to prevent cave ins. The wet clay held back pretty well.

Now I can fiiinally get back to the truck.. I just finished a little side project before the snow fell. 08 mxz 800 i bought wrecked, needed an entire new front end. Goin on my first snowmobile trip up to northern Wisconsin in January.

Eyegore · 12-19-2013, 07:58 PM

Some pics of the offbrand Dynamat. Installed 70 lbs worth in just the firewall and floor. I did 2 layers on the firewall to make sure no noise makes it through!

You'll need it them Cummins are noisy!!!!! But I love the power.

jlsanborn · 12-19-2013, 08:46 PM

Awesome sled! I live in super-sled territory and have never owned one later than a 1974 440 Polaris. I'm a two-stroke junky too and can only imagine what a thrill that thing must be to rod on!

Close up of any of the bucket-paint hardware? I've got a pail full of crustyz and that technique looked like the ticket!

MTCK · 12-19-2013, 08:48 PM

Nice! That thing'll stretch your arms out...

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-19-2013, 09:28 PM

Nice sled and you guys probably just lucked out on the cold weather to get the geo in! Have a blast on your sled trip!!

eric28miller · 12-21-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Awesome sled! I live in super-sled territory and have never owned one later than a 1974 440 Polaris. I'm a two-stroke junky too and can only imagine what a thrill that thing must be to rod on!

Close up of any of the bucket-paint hardware? I've got a pail full of crustyz and that technique looked like the ticket!

Hang on to those old sleds they're worth big money nowadays. Some of the bolts don't look great up close which is my fault because i didn't let them dry on a smooth surface. I tried a surface that they wouldn't want to stick to but that didn't work very well either. I wonder if i pre sprayed the surface with pam would have helped.. otherwise i'm happy with the results.

We got very lucky gettin the geo in the ground, went from above freezing that day to below zero that night a single digits the next day!

I took the sled out for a test drive and yea, it dam near pulls my arms out of their sockets! Fastest sled i've ever ridden was an Indy 500..

randawesome · 12-30-2013, 03:43 AM

Awesome build! I dream some day my truck will be this clean but for now I'm happy with driving it and blowin a little smoke on the hybrids

83GMCK2500 · 12-30-2013, 02:52 PM

Nice looking crew randawesome. Man, I miss the Palouse, nice pictures too.

randawesome · 12-30-2013, 09:40 PM

Curious how those mirrors are gonna get finished off. Those look great! Guessing you're going with a hybrid version of the wing window delete.

eric28miller · 12-31-2013, 01:03 AM

Man that is a mean looking crew! I bet nose pickers move outa your way when they look in the mirror! lol
Nah i tried to save some money and use my old windows. I just started putting the doors together, i'll get pics up when i'm done..which may be a little while cuz i'm such a dam perfectioness.. helps to drink while i'm workin on it : )

11-18-2013, 12:25 AM	#176
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap hahaha interior will all be tan. Hopefully an angel truck with an evil side >

11-18-2013, 01:00 AM	#177
hardcore4life Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 72	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap That will be an awesome looking truck. I wanted to do a Cummins swap in mine but I feel it will cost too much. Instead I think I'll do a supercharged version of my 454. Do you have a paint code for that white or is it custom? __________________ 68 C10 lwb, 406 sbc, 700R4 86 K30 srw, 454 bbc, TH400 11 Camaro RS, 217 V6, 6M

11-18-2013, 02:00 AM	#178
T_Raven Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Idaho Falls, Id Posts: 86	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Wow this truck looks great so far. Can't wait to see it done __________________ My projects 53 GMC, 54 GMC, 67 GMC, 01 GMC DMAX 67, 68, 69, 72 Firebirds, 79 TA, 68 Camaro, 68 Mustang

11-18-2013, 05:20 AM	#179
Jabes1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 276	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Man... this truck is legit! __________________ Welcome to my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574370

11-18-2013, 01:51 PM	#180
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap More badder asser! lovin' it! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-19-2013, 12:32 AM	#181
hardcore4life Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 72	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Ok Eric, I'm really digging the mirrors that you put on this truck. What model year truck did you get them off of? As well did you upgrade the brakes or just use the stock stuff? Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 lwb, 406 sbc, 700R4 86 K30 srw, 454 bbc, TH400 11 Camaro RS, 217 V6, 6M Last edited by hardcore4life; 11-19-2013 at 12:50 AM.

11-19-2013, 04:33 AM	#182
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Man im so glad this build hasnt died. Been following from day one! __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

11-19-2013, 12:54 PM	#183
ibanezer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 94	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Such a bad ass build __________________ 1968 C20 LWB. Soon to be Dropmember'd.

12-08-2013, 12:23 PM	#184
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Hey guys, apologies for the lack of quick responses to your questions.. Been very very busy... We just wrapped up harvest on Monday, then spent 2 days cleaning and moving equipment into storage, and THEN scurried to get 6000 ft of geo line in the ground as the frost was setting in.. Plus we"re going to nebraska tomorrow to look at a large lot of tornado damaged equipment to buy and now i'm building a house next summer..a new deadline to finish the truck. But i HAVE to finish it since i will need a truck to pick up supplies. I'll try my hardest to post progress and answer questions for you guys. I appreciate all the positive comments they are very motivating. I had some time yesterday to round up every single bolt that i have left and threw them all into a bucket with some industrial degreaser. Then cranked up the power washer to 210 degrees and boiled them for 10 minutes. After that i quickly dried them with a heat gun before rust set in and dumped black painted into the bucket, rolled it around for 10 more minutes and wa la, nice perdy bolts : )

12-08-2013, 02:37 PM	#187
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Nothing short of outstanding! I wish I had come across this sooner but I'm following now! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

12-09-2013, 12:20 AM	#188
COS399 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northern, MT Posts: 569	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Nice build. I am in the process of gathering parts for my 89 CCSRW 24 valve Cummins build. It won't be as nice as yours but your truck is definitely an inspiration to us all. Can't wait to see it finished.

12-09-2013, 09:19 AM	#189
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Good luck on all your projects. Hope harvest was a good one. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

12-09-2013, 05:20 PM	#190
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap That geo heat will be nice! That dude walking in the trench is nutty. Really hope either side doesn't decide to give in! __________________ 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.*

12-19-2013, 07:24 PM	#191
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Thanks guys! We'll be using a liquid to air exchanger for the geo, my uncle is the plumber so he's hooking us up. It was cheaper for us to dig the lines in since we have our own excavator, which i actually did a Yanmar engine swap to. I dug all the lines in myself and yea had to make some trenches much wider in the lighter soil to prevent cave ins. The wet clay held back pretty well. Now I can fiiinally get back to the truck.. I just finished a little side project before the snow fell. 08 mxz 800 i bought wrecked, needed an entire new front end. Goin on my first snowmobile trip up to northern Wisconsin in January.

12-19-2013, 07:58 PM	#192
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Some pics of the offbrand Dynamat. Installed 70 lbs worth in just the firewall and floor. I did 2 layers on the firewall to make sure no noise makes it through! You'll need it them Cummins are noisy!!!!! But I love the power. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454



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12-19-2013, 08:46 PM	#193
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Awesome sled! I live in super-sled territory and have never owned one later than a 1974 440 Polaris. I'm a two-stroke junky too and can only imagine what a thrill that thing must be to rod on! Close up of any of the bucket-paint hardware? I've got a pail full of crustyz and that technique looked like the ticket! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

12-19-2013, 08:48 PM	#194
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Nice! That thing'll stretch your arms out... __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

12-19-2013, 09:28 PM	#195
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Nice sled and you guys probably just lucked out on the cold weather to get the geo in! Have a blast on your sled trip!! __________________ 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.*

12-30-2013, 03:43 AM	#197
randawesome Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Deary Idaho Posts: 50	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Awesome build! I dream some day my truck will be this clean but for now I'm happy with driving it and blowin a little smoke on the hybrids __________________ RANDAWESOME

12-30-2013, 02:52 PM	#198
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Nice looking crew randawesome. Man, I miss the Palouse, nice pictures too. __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

12-30-2013, 09:40 PM	#199
randawesome Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Deary Idaho Posts: 50	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Curious how those mirrors are gonna get finished off. Those look great! Guessing you're going with a hybrid version of the wing window delete. __________________ RANDAWESOME

12-31-2013, 01:03 AM	#200
eric28miller Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cascade, Iowa Posts: 130	Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap Man that is a mean looking crew! I bet nose pickers move outa your way when they look in the mirror! lol Nah i tried to save some money and use my old windows. I just started putting the doors together, i'll get pics up when i'm done..which may be a little while cuz i'm such a dam perfectioness.. helps to drink while i'm workin on it : )

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