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12-10-2006, 06:39 PM
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Progress on 87 K30 project
Thought I would show the progress on my 87 K30 since I am back on it now. I had a bad accident last December and was in the hospital for months so that put a delay on this one.
It is a 87 K30, Turbo 400, 454 was replaced by previous owner with a Chevelle 396, 4.10 gears, etc etc. I'm doing a complete chassis rebuild. 4" Skyjacker lift, 572 GM crate engine, lockers front/back, new brakes & lines, POR 15 on whole frame, turbo 400 and NP205 rebuild, all new bearings/seals and a lot more that has kept me busy. The body came off my 85 C20 and on to the K30. I'm going to have a lot of parts to help somebody soon. Here are some pics of the start over a year ago. |
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12-10-2006, 06:40 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
A few more of before
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12-10-2006, 06:46 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
Here are some of the latest status. Hope to fire it up in the next few weeks. Good thing I have dual gas tanks now.....lol
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12-10-2006, 07:30 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
A 572!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nice work so far dean looking really sweet!!!!!!!
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 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD )77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed  1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out |
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12-10-2006, 07:33 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
if only the bodies hadn't changed in 81 and ohio were'nt so far...I need both front fenders and (at this point) both front doors..pretty much the whole cab (heck even the cab corners would transfer probably). Dang
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12-10-2006, 07:39 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
nice tractors too! why did you want to start the body swap? I am guessing because this truck is the k30 so it is a 1 ton 4x4? Any problems with the big old 396 or was the 572 just added because it is so sweet! nice nice work !!!
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1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD)77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 12-10-2006 at 11:17 PM. |
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12-10-2006, 08:19 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
 Thats is sweet!
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12-11-2006, 08:50 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
yes it is a 1 ton. I did the body swap because the white one has zero dents or rust while the blue one has the usual dents and a few rust spots. The blue one is very fixable with rockers, cab corners, a few little floor spots and a few little spots on the bed. My dad bought the white 85 C20 new. It was the heavy 3/4 ton, 4 speed, 350 and 3.73 gears.
The 396 in the truck was ok besides an oil leak. It has been bored .030 and rebuilt recently. It will most likely go in something else. I just wanted a 572. Silly I know and It cost me enough too. |
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12-11-2006, 09:27 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
Damn, project looks great so far. LOL your going to be very happy with the dual gas tanks.
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12-11-2006, 09:43 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
looking sick!! i will be fallowing this one
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12-30-2006, 07:36 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
Making more progress. I got the 572 fired up this week and so far so good. Still a lot to do but I'm getting there.
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12-30-2006, 07:54 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
Must be nice to say "I JUST WANTED A 572". Thats almost like saying "I JUST WANTED A SPACESHIP".
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12-31-2006, 02:53 AM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
looks great!! and clean too
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1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD)77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out |
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12-31-2006, 03:55 AM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
that was a good one 84slopwaggin lolololo
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01-02-2007, 09:43 AM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
Maybe I should ask for a Space Ship next......lol. If nothing else it will supply gas for the truck.........
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01-02-2007, 11:58 AM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
wow,,looks great so far...hmmmmmm extra parts,,oh wait you can never have to many extra parts..i think after you get this one done,,its time to rebuild the parts truck...
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honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.
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01-02-2007, 01:26 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
very nice truck. What size lift is that? I know you mentioned 4", but it looks more like a 6". Whats the make of those rims and the size of those BFG's?
Keep the pictures coming, its looking awsome. |
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01-02-2007, 04:18 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
That is one of the nicest trucks I have seen around here in a long time. Even the newer stuff running around have cab corners and rockers gone on them. I've always wanted a really nice K30 like that, good job on making it look great. Who is doing the exhaust work? What size tires?
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01-02-2007, 05:04 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
I'll let someone else build the truck out of the parts. I'm getting burnt out the way it is. This is the third truck if you count my 71 K20 & 72 K20.
It is a Skyjacker 4" lift with the extra spring in front for the big block weight, but I think it looks highter than that also. I put bought the 33" BFG Mud tires because I figured I couldn't get the 35's on it with the square wheel openings. I think the 35's would fit now. I'll have to try a set of 35's from my older trucks and see. Might update to 35's in the future. I'm going to put 2-1/2" stainless exhaust but I haven't even purchased the mufflers yet. I need to get moving on that. |
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01-02-2007, 06:42 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
Holy s... wow... that is kool! That is gonna be one saweet ride!!
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01-02-2007, 06:58 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
are ya goin to part the blue cab?if so is the dash pad any good?
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01-02-2007, 07:58 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
Both dash pads are there with the pile of parts but they both have the typical cracks and I put a new one in the white truck.
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01-02-2007, 10:03 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
Awesome!
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01-03-2007, 10:33 AM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
Dean that is sweeeeeet! Definitely drool worthy!
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01-04-2007, 01:34 PM
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Re: Progress on 87 K30 project
REALLY COOL!! Are the wheels Ultra 50/51's ??
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