4-5-6 Chevy Trucks - 1966 Chevy K20 lwb fleetside build

[LILRED66]

We have started on another project at the shop. Let the fun begin. The donor cab is a big back window GMC cab with a transplanted 4-5-6 Chevy truck dash.

[DPowers]

That's cool- it looks like you completely switched dashes? Motor and tranny will be?

[LILRED66]

Motor will be a freshened-up factory 283 sbc and a factory rebuilt SM420 4-speed. We will be running the factory T221 divorded transfer case, factory lockout hubs and factory front and rear 3/4 ton 8 lug axles with 4.56:1 ring & pinion.

Here are a few more of our progress the passed few days. It is going to media on Friday, so she will be freshly stripped by this time next week.

The donor cab is from a GMC, so we had to swap in a Chevy dash.

There were a lot of random holes in the frame, that had to welded and top-dressed.

[jonzcustomshop]

looks like this will be another nice 4wd restoration.

[LILRED66]

Thanks Jon.

Here are a few photos of our progress last week.

We are going factory on this one, as well. The bed will be southern yellow pine with powder-coated wear strips & hardware & black painted bed wood. It will also have a factory-style seat with factory-correct upholstery patterns, fit & finish.

This one will be two-tone Blue & White with factory black steel wheels and era-correct style tires.

[jonzcustomshop]

^ thats gonna be cool, rarely anymore do you see a restoration w/ the correct bedwood scheme.
the black wheels , and 60's style tires will be cool too. I look forward to seeing the finished product.

[LILRED66]

Back from media...a few body panel surprises, but we have the replacements at the blaster. We are going to self-etch & paint roller this week. Also, the majority of the sheet metal is going to the painter this week.

[LILRED66]

This one is going back in the original GM Color...#538 Dark Blue with #526 Off-White cap & accent. We are also painting the 283 the correct color, as well as, the T221 transfer case.

The overall goal is to completely overhaul using factory parts throughout the drivetrain including original 283, SM420 and T221 completely overhauled, disassembled axles and reset up with all new gaskets, seals and bearings.

We are really focusing on the factory-correct details on this one.

[62 short step]

Looking forward to seeing progress on this one too.

[LILRED66]

Thanks Jeremy. We have been really busy on the K10, shipping parts and a few other projects we are working on, so this one isn't moving as rapidly. Stay tuned and thanks for following this build.

[LILRED66]

A few updates on the K20:

Sent exhaust manifolds to Jerry McNeish of Camaro High Performance, for aluminized coating.

Sent factory C20 rear frame-to-cab mounts to Steele Rubber Co, for revulcanizing.

Getting factory-correct "red" paint for T221 divorced transfer case.

Although there are other solutions, we are making every effort to restore this truck to factory-specifications, utilizing good, used, original equipment and NOS parts, in some cases, as well as, refurbishing many of the original parts from the truck.

We are currently prospecting "factory-correct" front and rear "Spiral" shocks, so let me know if anyone has a lead on them.

Stay tuned.

[LILRED66]

For those interested, we are using "factory-correct", "factory-fit" wiring harnesses from
M&H Electric Fabricators, Inc.

The following harnesses are being used:

#30645 - Backup Lamp Extension Harness - $17.00
#19930 - Backup Lamp Harness - $20.00
#04870 - Battery Cable (-) with Spring Ring Clamp for V8 - $39.00
#21125 - Battery Cable (+) with Spring Ring Clamp for V8 - $39.00
#19935 - Cigarette Lighter Harness - $7.00
#22570 - Dash Harness with Factory Gauges Harness - $259.00
#04685 - Dash Instrument Cluster With Gauges Harness - $58.00
#30620 - Dome Lamp Harness - $16.00
#30830 - Engine Harness with V8 & Factory Gauges - $51.00
#04715 - Forward Lamp Harness - $93.00
#19960 - Fuel Tank Sender Harness - $13.00
#18000 - Glove Box Lamp Kit & Harness - $16.00
#30775 - Heater Blower Motor Harness - $7.00
#19940 - Heater Control Lamp Harness - $11.00
#19925 - Deluxe-Air Heater Harness - $20.00
#02667 - Hood Lamp Harness - $32.00
#39578 - Radio Power Wire - $14.00
#19945 - Rear Lamp Intermediate Harness - $35.00
#30845 - Rear Lamp Harness - $45.00
#30175 - 2-Speed Wiper Motor Harness - $21.00

These assemblies are excellent reproductions with factory-correct wire gauges, colors, connectors, lengths and keepers.

[jonzcustomshop]

I have a pic of that spring ring battery clamp somewhere, different...

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by LILRED66

A few updates on the K20:

Sent exhaust manifolds to Jerry McNeish of Camaro High Performance, for aluminized coating.

Sent factory C20 rear frame-to-cab mounts to Steele Rubber Co, for revulcanizing.
Getting factory-correct "red" paint for T221 divorced transfer case.

Although there are other solutions, we are making every effort to restore this truck to factory-specifications, utilizing good, used, original equipment and NOS parts, in some cases, as well as, refurbishing many of the original parts from the truck.

We are currently prospecting "factory-correct" front and rear "Spiral" shocks, so let me know if anyone has a lead on them.

Stay tuned.

I would like to hear more about the mounts, price, how they turn out, ect...!

[Martin64]

Any updates?

[hamllik]

Im with Martin64 we want updates. I am going to start almost the same project in a month or so, but I have a Chevy big window custom cab I am using on my stock 66 k20 frame. I am interested to see what you do with the trans hump on the floor, on mine I am going to install a 3 inch body lift to run some bigger tires so I hope it will clear with the low hump. When I start my project I will take lots of pics and will do a thread on it. Looks good.

[DPowers]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382290

[lakeroadster]

If you guys want updates on this build, beyond what DPowers listed in the above link, or would like to blog with Tony, head on over to Stovebolt.com http://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/...s.php?ubb=cfrm

Tony hangs there now, look for posts by "4-5-6 Chevy Trucks"

Hope this helps.

[dean jendro]

Thanks, John. I was wondering where Tony was hanging out. I always enjoyed his projects.