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Dean · 02-17-2004, 08:43 PM

Here is where I'm at now. I started it for the first time last Saturday. I'm getting closer.

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billtoothaker · 02-17-2004, 08:54 PM

Nice ride I have a 72 K20 custom camper model, Is yours the cheyenne package?

*67Fleetsidedream* · 02-17-2004, 08:54 PM

That is lookin great!!!!!!!! I wish mine just had paint...

Dean · 02-17-2004, 08:55 PM

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bugs4121 · 02-17-2004, 08:57 PM

Your K20 Looks great ........Great job cant wait to see the finished pics

jcueckert13 · 02-17-2004, 08:58 PM

lookin good. love the paint.

nu2-72 · 02-17-2004, 10:56 PM

Awesome Dean.
A few questions. Why no air? And could you tell me more about the [Four Wheel Drive] fender emblem. What years and which models had that emblem? Is it in place of the engine emblem?

*racedvl* · 02-17-2004, 10:58 PM

No words can decribe the feeling I get looking at that thing of art!

griesel72 · 02-18-2004, 12:16 AM

I think that the 4 wheel drive emblem is a 69-70 deal, and the motor size emblem took its place in 71-72

*Gee_Emm* · 02-18-2004, 12:21 AM

Damn nice, even has the hover option :p

Mountain Man · 02-18-2004, 12:23 AM

If you ever want to sell that thing PM me. That has to be the most beautiful piece of work I have seen in a long time. The color is perfect.

**Canadian694x4** · 02-18-2004, 02:39 AM

Dean! Awesum as Always...maybe some day I'll have to get you to do that to my truck when I go to restore it...Amazing Work My Friend!

Zumo · 02-18-2004, 03:46 AM

Awesome.

Dean · 02-18-2004, 08:46 AM

Thanks for all the comments. It has been a lot of work & $$.

Yes, it is a Cheyenne. I add the four wheel drive emblems because I like them. I know they aren't original to the K20. They are GM emblems though.

This truck originally had a/c with the old body. The rust free body that I swapped over did not. I had everything including the dash to switch it over, but I have never been to impressed with the original A/C. I may eventually put aftermarket air on this one. The blue truck has original A/C that still works, but I hardly ever use it.

I did put the rest of the options back in the truck.

Options on this truck are:

Tilt, tach, Cheyenne package, 4.56 gears, rear locker, front positraction, tow hooks, buckets, pb, ps, automatic (TH350), 350 engine, AM-FM, tinted glass....etc

I put my usual 4" Skyjacker Softride suspension on it with no blocks and it will have 35" BFG tires.

pierce · 02-18-2004, 09:21 AM

Dean, that is jaw dropping gorgeous! Great work!

**JIMs70GMC** · 02-18-2004, 02:11 PM

Dean, your trucks are an inspiration to us all. I just hope my 70 and the 71 look half as good one day!

**Yukon Jack** · 02-18-2004, 04:02 PM

I just love watching the progress on this truck. Looking incredible!

griesel72 · 02-18-2004, 04:16 PM

Dean, nice truck

What wheels and tires are you going with?

Your truck looks a lot like i want mine to look, when i have some time to work on it.

griesel72 · 02-18-2004, 04:17 PM

other side, i can't wait until i can get some paint sprayed and get her looking like yours

Dean · 02-18-2004, 04:43 PM

I'm going with the turbine wheels and 35" BFG All Terrains.

I have a blue one too! Looks like a good project! I can't wait to see the painted pics.

Dean · 02-18-2004, 04:45 PM

Wheels i'm using are Westerns like these on my very first K20 way back in 1984. I should have them on this weekend as soon as I bleed the brakes and install the inner fenders.

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Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Latest K20 Progress Here is where I'm at now. I started it for the first time last Saturday. I'm getting closer. Attached Images

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billtoothaker Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 92	SHWEET Nice ride I have a 72 K20 custom camper model, Is yours the cheyenne package? __________________ Bill Toothaker 72 K20 FSLB 63K FS:86 Mercedes 560SL 63 Ford F100 51 Willy's Jeep station wagon w/64 289 Studebaker 68 Honda SL90 1500 miles Chevy 6 cyl street rod 2011 Nissan Murano cross cabriolet Cabins for Rent Lake Winnipasaukee, NH

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67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	That is lookin great!!!!!!!! I wish mine just had paint...

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Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	another Attached Images

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bugs4121 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bowie,Maryland Posts: 56	Your K20 Looks great ........Great job cant wait to see the finished pics __________________ -1972 K20 longbed -350 4 Barrel -4 speed

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jcueckert13 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Edgewood New Mexico Posts: 2,088	lookin good. love the paint. __________________ 1990 subaru legcy (daily driver) 1987 Toyota 4runner (weekend toy) 1968 C30 flatbed dually 1970 C10 longbed stepside (in pieces) 1976 Dodge Dart 1963 Dodge Dart

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nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	Awesome Dean. A few questions. Why no air? And could you tell me more about the [Four Wheel Drive] fender emblem. What years and which models had that emblem? Is it in place of the engine emblem? __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

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racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	No words can decribe the feeling I get looking at that thing of art!

02-18-2004, 12:16 AM	#13
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	I think that the 4 wheel drive emblem is a 69-70 deal, and the motor size emblem took its place in 71-72 __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

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Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Damn nice, even has the hover option :p

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Mountain Man Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 451	If you ever want to sell that thing PM me. That has to be the most beautiful piece of work I have seen in a long time. The color is perfect. __________________ 72 C10 Cheyenne Super Full trim Factory tach dash A/C dash Factory tilt 350 / 350 power train - with Edelbrock components.



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02-18-2004, 02:39 AM	#16
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Dean! Awesum as Always...maybe some day I'll have to get you to do that to my truck when I go to restore it...Amazing Work My Friend! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 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 3 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 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

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Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Awesome. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

02-18-2004, 08:46 AM	#18
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Thanks for all the comments. It has been a lot of work & $$. Yes, it is a Cheyenne. I add the four wheel drive emblems because I like them. I know they aren't original to the K20. They are GM emblems though. This truck originally had a/c with the old body. The rust free body that I swapped over did not. I had everything including the dash to switch it over, but I have never been to impressed with the original A/C. I may eventually put aftermarket air on this one. The blue truck has original A/C that still works, but I hardly ever use it. I did put the rest of the options back in the truck. Options on this truck are: Tilt, tach, Cheyenne package, 4.56 gears, rear locker, front positraction, tow hooks, buckets, pb, ps, automatic (TH350), 350 engine, AM-FM, tinted glass....etc I put my usual 4" Skyjacker Softride suspension on it with no blocks and it will have 35" BFG tires.

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pierce Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cincinnati,OH,USA Posts: 464	Dean, that is jaw dropping gorgeous! Great work! __________________ 69 GMC 1 Ton Longhorn 37 Chevy Coupe

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JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Dean, your trucks are an inspiration to us all. I just hope my 70 and the 71 look half as good one day! __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

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Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I just love watching the progress on this truck. Looking incredible! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Dean, nice truck What wheels and tires are you going with? Your truck looks a lot like i want mine to look, when i have some time to work on it. Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

02-18-2004, 04:17 PM	#23
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	other side, i can't wait until i can get some paint sprayed and get her looking like yours Attached Images __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

02-18-2004, 04:43 PM	#24
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I'm going with the turbine wheels and 35" BFG All Terrains. I have a blue one too! Looks like a good project! I can't wait to see the painted pics. Attached Images

02-18-2004, 04:45 PM	#25
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Wheels i'm using are Westerns like these on my very first K20 way back in 1984. I should have them on this weekend as soon as I bleed the brakes and install the inner fenders. Attached Images

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