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TP from Cntl PA · 10-15-2006, 06:24 PM

I bought this truck in Utah and had it trucked here to PA.............Overall it was in better shape than what could have been found here on a 4x4 chassis, but not as great as I expected a western truck to be. Bought it in early March........Drove it home, and to one farm machinery auction in late March because I needed the 4x4 to get out of the field where it was held............Came home and tore it apart the next day. Here is how it looked then.

I still have to wire in the rear lights and plug for my trailer lights and bolt the reciever on it, but other than that its finished. I put this one together to use it, but I almost don't want to..............I took these today

JAKES 68GMC · 10-15-2006, 08:20 PM

Looks good TP. Needs some 16" steelies though, IMO.

CPNEJR · 10-15-2006, 08:30 PM

thats a nice lookin truck and i agree with Jake i too think it needs some steel wheels
do you have anymore info on the drivetrain or any progress pics?

67ChevyRedneck · 10-15-2006, 08:46 PM

That looks great! What color is it? It looks real close to my truck. The jr west coasts look much better than the other mirrors too!

timcos · 10-15-2006, 08:52 PM

They use salt here in the roads of Utah...dang...But hey...we don't use it much..but when it sticks...it sticks.

Nice looking rig.

red71cheyenne · 10-15-2006, 09:16 PM

That is nice! Be a shame not to use it, but its real nice. I like that color too.

TP from Cntl PA · 10-15-2006, 09:33 PM

The blue is a current code for GM vehicles..........Don't know the specific number at the moment(Two stage from S-W), but I can find it should anyone want it.

I also thought about going to steel, but I think once I polish these aluminum rims I'll keep them...........They look better now then they did on the white truck.

Truck was originally powered by a 350, but had a 454 smog motor when I bought it. It was stock other than a Edelbrock Carb and didn't impress me. Considering that this truck will be run on short runs on the farm, and I wanted longevity, I reverted back to our old friend.............The inliner

Took a nice 250 we had that was in great shape and added a 500 CFM Edelbrock 4 brl, Clifford intake and headers, and built a PS bracket for it. So far I am tickled with it...........I got some underhood shots, but I had to build a new mount to run the 14" stock GM air cleaner housing, and I don't have that piece painted yet............Here is the only good one at the moment. It is dusty in the picture, but you get the idea.

krue · 10-15-2006, 09:35 PM

Looks good.

**Palf70Step** · 10-15-2006, 10:06 PM

Truck looks execellent. Nice work!

chevy_fatman · 10-15-2006, 10:06 PM

In that last underhood shot you missed the bottom of the steering column and the intermediate shaft

you need to put the gun down and step away

Nah, it looks better than any of my rigs right now

wibilly · 10-16-2006, 12:26 AM

very nice, but i agree on the wheels also

Aarons72s · 10-16-2006, 12:35 AM

Looks great!
Aaron

**Canadian694x4** · 10-16-2006, 03:21 AM

Nice Work!

**Yukon Jack** · 10-16-2006, 09:45 AM

Great looking truck. Dig the inline!

67Cowboy · 11-01-2006, 04:52 PM

I love it looks like a great work truck from here. I had a 68 LNB with 292/4spd that was the best ranch truck ever. I've been thinking of puting a 292 with a TBI on my 69 4X4 Suburban was the change over a pain ? what parts did you have to change other than building that P/S Bracket ?!?

redneckgirl · 11-01-2006, 05:23 PM

What a change! Looks goods!

**KSCHEVYUP** · 11-01-2006, 05:45 PM

Nice looking truck!
One of the things I like most about these old trucks-
Is using them for what they were built for-
Daily use!

TP from Cntl PA · 11-01-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Cowboy

I love it looks like a great work truck from here. I had a 68 LNB with 292/4spd that was the best ranch truck ever. I've been thinking of puting a 292 with a TBI on my 69 4X4 Suburban was the change over a pain ? what parts did you have to change other than building that P/S Bracket ?!?

250 bolted right in the stock location because it doesn't have the off-set motor mount on the passengers side like the 292. Only change I had to make was building the adapter to run the larger air cleaner. Rest of the parts bolted right on. Haven't got it on the road 100% yet, but it drives nice. Bought a Clifford intake anticipating turbo'ing it later............But I've found the Clifford isn't exactly the best choice for a stock engine. Hopefully, once I swap some metering rods she'll run better.

Besides, I don't want to get cow SH*T in it until I have to...............

vtblazer · 11-03-2006, 04:36 AM

Nice transformation for sure, you made alot of good choices/changes.

Any interior pics?

TP from Cntl PA · 11-03-2006, 09:16 AM

Here are the only ones I have of the interior................I'll get some more "NEW" pictures when I get it out again. Hopefully today as the metering rod kit will be here and I can tune it right.

TP from Cntl PA · 11-05-2006, 01:16 PM

Here is a picture of the interior I took today............Not everything is new, repaint, or 100% stock, but for a DD it is tons better than what I am used to in these trucks

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-05-2006, 10:04 PM

Looks good! All it needs is some 16.5x9.75 steel wheels with 33x12.50's.

10-15-2006, 06:24 PM	#1
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Before and After: '72 K-20 I bought this truck in Utah and had it trucked here to PA.............Overall it was in better shape than what could have been found here on a 4x4 chassis, but not as great as I expected a western truck to be. Bought it in early March........Drove it home, and to one farm machinery auction in late March because I needed the 4x4 to get out of the field where it was held............Came home and tore it apart the next day. Here is how it looked then. I still have to wire in the rear lights and plug for my trailer lights and bolt the reciever on it, but other than that its finished. I put this one together to use it, but I almost don't want to..............I took these today Attached Images __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!! Last edited by TP from Cntl PA; 10-15-2006 at 06:25 PM.

10-15-2006, 08:20 PM	#2
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Looks good TP. Needs some 16" steelies though, IMO.

10-15-2006, 08:30 PM	#3
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 thats a nice lookin truck and i agree with Jake i too think it needs some steel wheels do you have anymore info on the drivetrain or any progress pics? __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

10-15-2006, 08:46 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 That looks great! What color is it? It looks real close to my truck. The jr west coasts look much better than the other mirrors too! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-15-2006 at 09:05 PM.

10-15-2006, 08:52 PM	#5
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 They use salt here in the roads of Utah...dang...But hey...we don't use it much..but when it sticks...it sticks. Nice looking rig. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

10-15-2006, 09:16 PM	#6
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 That is nice! Be a shame not to use it, but its real nice. I like that color too. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-15-2006, 09:33 PM	#7
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 The blue is a current code for GM vehicles..........Don't know the specific number at the moment(Two stage from S-W), but I can find it should anyone want it. I also thought about going to steel, but I think once I polish these aluminum rims I'll keep them...........They look better now then they did on the white truck. Truck was originally powered by a 350, but had a 454 smog motor when I bought it. It was stock other than a Edelbrock Carb and didn't impress me. Considering that this truck will be run on short runs on the farm, and I wanted longevity, I reverted back to our old friend.............The inliner Took a nice 250 we had that was in great shape and added a 500 CFM Edelbrock 4 brl, Clifford intake and headers, and built a PS bracket for it. So far I am tickled with it...........I got some underhood shots, but I had to build a new mount to run the 14" stock GM air cleaner housing, and I don't have that piece painted yet............Here is the only good one at the moment. It is dusty in the picture, but you get the idea. Attached Images __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

10-15-2006, 09:35 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Looks good. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" Last edited by krue; 10-15-2006 at 09:35 PM.

10-15-2006, 10:06 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Truck looks execellent. Nice work! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-15-2006, 10:06 PM	#10
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 In that last underhood shot you missed the bottom of the steering column and the intermediate shaft you need to put the gun down and step away Nah, it looks better than any of my rigs right now __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

10-16-2006, 12:26 AM	#11
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 very nice, but i agree on the wheels also __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-16-2006, 12:35 AM	#12
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Looks great! Aaron

10-16-2006, 03:21 AM	#13
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Nice Work! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

10-16-2006, 09:45 AM	#14
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Great looking truck. Dig the inline! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-01-2006, 04:52 PM	#15
67Cowboy "GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!" Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: What use to be a free country Posts: 184	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 I love it looks like a great work truck from here. I had a 68 LNB with 292/4spd that was the best ranch truck ever. I've been thinking of puting a 292 with a TBI on my 69 4X4 Suburban was the change over a pain ? what parts did you have to change other than building that P/S Bracket ?!?



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11-01-2006, 05:23 PM	#16
redneckgirl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bel Air, Maryland Posts: 4,853	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 What a change! Looks goods! __________________ The place where you made your stand never mattered. Only that you were there... and still on your feet. Stephen King

11-01-2006, 05:45 PM	#17
KSCHEVYUP Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NEAR MARYSVILLE,KANSAS 66508 Posts: 469	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Nice looking truck! One of the things I like most about these old trucks- Is using them for what they were built for- Daily use! __________________ 1972 C30 Cheyenne Super 1971 C10 (Parts truck)

11-03-2006, 04:36 AM	#19
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Nice transformation for sure, you made alot of good choices/changes. Any interior pics?

11-03-2006, 09:16 AM	#20
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Here are the only ones I have of the interior................I'll get some more "NEW" pictures when I get it out again. Hopefully today as the metering rod kit will be here and I can tune it right. Attached Images __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

11-05-2006, 01:16 PM	#21
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Here is a picture of the interior I took today............Not everything is new, repaint, or 100% stock, but for a DD it is tons better than what I am used to in these trucks Attached Images __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

11-05-2006, 10:04 PM	#22
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Before and After: '72 K-20 Looks good! All it needs is some 16.5x9.75 steel wheels with 33x12.50's. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

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