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Old 03-22-2013, 12:32 AM   #1
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My new SQUARE!

So I just bought another square body. It's a 1979 K20. Newish tires, newish 350 motor, newish tranny.
I have the receipts for the whole drivetrain build and it adds up to over $7000. Best part is I picked it up for $2K!!
The body has rust, but everything is tight! A/C works! The speedo doesn't work, that's it.

Question: PO said the motor was just 'rebuilt' but it has center bolt valve covers. Could it be a crate motor? Where can I find codes to find out?

Here's a pic of it next to my current 85 gmc project

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Old 03-22-2013, 12:35 AM   #2
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Old 03-22-2013, 12:59 AM   #3
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nice find. i love the grill on your 85'. where did you find that at?
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Old 03-22-2013, 09:31 AM   #4
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nice find. i love the grill on your 85'. where did you find that at?
thanks, it's a phantom grill. a lot of places online sell them, that's the cheapest one i could find off amazon for about $75
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Old 03-22-2013, 11:27 AM   #5
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awesome, love the color!
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Old 03-22-2013, 01:20 PM   #6
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sounds like a smokin deal!!! great find!
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Old 03-22-2013, 01:22 PM   #7
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Re: My new SQUARE!

thats a great deal, could be a crate motor or a rebuilt used motor, you need to look for number on block but either way if it runs good who cares
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Old 03-24-2013, 11:28 AM   #8
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thanks, it's a phantom grill. a lot of places online sell them, that's the cheapest one i could find off amazon for about $75

Nice grille , I have been thinking about one for my truck !
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Old 03-24-2013, 12:12 PM   #9
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Love the new truck.
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Old 03-25-2013, 08:51 AM   #10
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Nice truck man...same color scheme as my 79 K10 silverado...gotta say i am a little bit jealous of the steal you got.
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