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02-01-2009, 10:51 AM
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1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
i had this started in the wrong location so here is the beginning
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281437
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02-01-2009, 10:52 AM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
I hope to get some work done today before the Stupor Bowl. its 40 degrees here ! it has not been above freezing in a month!
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02-05-2009, 07:20 AM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
got some work done before the stupor bowl.... got the front cab support welded in.. and "massaged" a the door opening some on the passenger side... whoopeee!!
man its been COLD here again..grrrrrr
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02-08-2009, 05:17 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
It was 40 and sunny out today...I took advantage and did some work today on the rear floor/ cab support area.. Slow progress... Im not an expert welder but im learning.. I just wish the wire feed was a little smoother. When its smooth I can actually weld pretty damn good
PICS... the last one is the frt cab support i did the otherday
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02-08-2009, 05:22 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
before and during.... there is progess
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02-20-2009, 04:12 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
Ttt
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03-02-2009, 08:45 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
Man I thought I had some work to do. I too have a 67 K20 step and live in NY.I will be watching your build.
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03-02-2009, 09:31 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
Looks good! I wish I had the patience to fix a cab like that, Ive thrown them away in better shape when they were more work than just a bit of filler and block sanding!
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03-02-2009, 09:47 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
thanks guys.. I look at it as a learning project.... I figure if i can make this thing look decent i can do anything..within reason... hey I figure its how you learn....the truck cost me 600 bux without a motor.... and it baiscally rot free up here thats a statement in itself...
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03-08-2009, 11:28 AM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
I have done some work on the beast lately no pics as of yet... and scored a set of 10 in 16.5s with 36x12.50 Military OZs..the tread is kinda spent but will be good to get things in place and see how it all will fit...the truck originally had 35's on it so Im not afarid Ill have too many issues with clearance... more to come later
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03-08-2009, 06:01 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
more work... the first few are from a couple weeks back... cutting and fitting lower a post.... and kick panel and a pic of the rear support....
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03-08-2009, 06:15 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
Attached the kick panel, trimmed the rest of the rot out of the lower firewall. attached the lower A post.... it required some "tweaking" as the A post on this truck was hammered..... got it in and test fot the rocker... I think i may have to add some metal from the top of the A post patch i trimmed. as the rocker doesnt fit right on the lower post after i welded it in.... I am surprised how solid the cab front is once all the steel is in and welded in As I ahve said it IS a learning experience....
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03-08-2009, 06:21 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
The "test fit" of the rocker and and one of the new / used 36's they look odd because the truck will be higher up once the big meats are mounted on truck
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03-15-2009, 07:59 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
Had to tear myself away from my new K5 to go to harbor frieght and buy some flap wheel and found some other stuff i "needed" .. LOL
anyhow the day was nice n sunny so i got the K20 out to finish the bottom of the firewall cut a nice patch fit perfect only to find what i believed to be stainless was actually aluminum..... NICE NOT! grrr So I went to work getting some welds cleaned up and finished installing the rear cab support my welding skills are still not the best but they are improving
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03-22-2009, 10:28 AM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
You are moving right along, nice job!!
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03-22-2009, 06:51 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
completed the cab corner installation with one exception.... there is about a 1/4 inch gap between the back of the floor and the cab corner... not sure if it is because this cab was so toasted... or it is the ill fitment of aftermarket taiwanese re-pop junk from LMC
I had to make a couple relief cuts in the bottom just to get it to mate to the outer floor.... im wondering if i might have to cut the back with a pie cut..... the door now works almost perfect... I guess ill see what happens when i try the rocker tomorrow here is my work today... i had to make a relief cut in the badly tweaked area along the furthest right hand rib.. it closed OK I am not so worried about the appearance in the rear lower cab since i will have a box on it and no one will see it.... 
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03-22-2009, 06:55 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
more progress....
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03-22-2009, 07:05 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
and finally the gap between the floor and the cab repair panel... any suggestions as to how to fix this would be appreciated....
the last couple are a Before and after of the damaged corner and a couple of my 292 note original appearing dark blue metallic paint on the blockk but the intake and valve cover have red on them..... will i have to paint this dark blue cause the only color close is FORD dark blue....
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03-23-2009, 10:29 PM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
Looking good, I know it's a lot of work, but I am glad to see you were able to use that cab and not trash it. Good luck on the build. Trevor
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05-28-2009, 03:59 AM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
Quote:
Chevy 6 Cyl Blue--p/n 51617 ZP. Heat resistant to 650* but $33 bucks a quart. Not necessarily vintage- concours d'elegance- period correct, but might look nice set in the engine bay of a light blue/white two-tone fleetside.
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03-28-2009, 10:01 AM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
I would say that you brought that cab back from the dead...
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03-28-2009, 10:24 AM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
thanks Mike it has been alot of work... I am about to start replacing the drivers rocker and cab corner.....
your project has inspired me... it will oficially become a 68 soon..but with the small back window.... So Mr Moderator...why cant I post new pics??? it says file size 642 by - meaning 0 file size..they arent any bigger than others.... cant show you folks my fabtech skills with the vent box....
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03-28-2009, 10:28 AM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
she will never be a show truck..but as long as its steel im happy.. besides thats what i have the 72K5 for...
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03-29-2009, 11:52 AM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
had to re size for some reason lets see what they look like now
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03-29-2009, 11:55 AM
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Re: 1967 Chevrolet K20 "The BEAST"
"fab Tech" skills ..(or lack of) the vent box repair and fabrication
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