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Mater/10 · 11-12-2013, 04:21 PM

Hey Fella's

Well i flipped the k20 ...which was not what i was expecting but hey it was a 720$ truck. Anyway Im on the hunt for a Good Wholesome Project. Im wanting to Build a 1/2 ton Crew Cab short bed.

I dont have a hold of one yet but im wanting some thoughts and opinions of what yall would like to see as far as a 1/2 ton crew shorty. My thoughts would be ...

Hi-Pro 427/thb400
chopped 2 inches
bagged
Flat Black with Traditional Flames and Pinstriping
Shaved
Phantom Grill
20" red steelies with caps and white walls.

Im Graduating here within the next 2 weeks (early) to get ahead start on my life. Heading to Laramie ,Wyoming for Wyotech in a few months. so im looking for a good project to take on.

79Betty · 11-12-2013, 11:01 PM

Only thing i'm nervous on is the chopping... For the look you're after amd theme that's right up the alley. But chopping will take A lot of body work...

BONUSCAB · 11-12-2013, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mater/10

it was a 720$ truck.

What does that mean?

79Betty · 11-13-2013, 10:25 AM

Lol

Jonboy · 11-13-2013, 10:41 AM

I like a lot of your ideas, but not sold on the top chop. I think these trucks look silly chopped, but this is just my opinion.

from experience, if you are going to go 1/2 ton, find a SWB donor and use the rear frame section. Changing everything out separately is a PITA, because nothing is the same. I would look into an LS swap over the BB, but again, that's just me.

jitteryguy · 11-13-2013, 06:31 PM

I agree with JohnBoy on use's the rear half of the frame for the back, very easy mod.
I used the front have of a 1/2 ton Suburban drive shaft and an early '80's delta 88 shaft. fit perfect.
as far as your plans I hope you reconsider the phantom grill and red wheel's.
the chop would be awesome if you go very mild.

good luck and post plenty of picture's !

11-12-2013, 04:21 PM	#1
Mater/10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 331	Fun little Project id like some help and opinions on. Hey Fella's Well i flipped the k20 ...which was not what i was expecting but hey it was a 720$ truck. Anyway Im on the hunt for a Good Wholesome Project. Im wanting to Build a 1/2 ton Crew Cab short bed. I dont have a hold of one yet but im wanting some thoughts and opinions of what yall would like to see as far as a 1/2 ton crew shorty. My thoughts would be ... Hi-Pro 427/thb400 chopped 2 inches bagged Flat Black with Traditional Flames and Pinstriping Shaved Phantom Grill 20" red steelies with caps and white walls. Im Graduating here within the next 2 weeks (early) to get ahead start on my life. Heading to Laramie ,Wyoming for Wyotech in a few months. so im looking for a good project to take on. __________________ 1964 Chevorlet Custom 10 350/350 ,ps,mb,A/c,BBW -Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608625 1969 Chevy Nova 2 dr I6 250/powerglide 1967,68,69,70,71,72 Chevy Frankenstein

11-12-2013, 11:01 PM	#2
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Fun little Project id like some help and opinions on. Only thing i'm nervous on is the chopping... For the look you're after amd theme that's right up the alley. But chopping will take A lot of body work... __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

11-13-2013, 10:25 AM	#4
79Betty Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jasper, IN Posts: 948	Re: Fun little Project id like some help and opinions on. Lol __________________ When in doubt, throttle it out! 1974 Chevrolet Custom K20 2005 Ford Ranger Edge 1985 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C10

11-13-2013, 10:41 AM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Fun little Project id like some help and opinions on. I like a lot of your ideas, but not sold on the top chop. I think these trucks look silly chopped, but this is just my opinion. from experience, if you are going to go 1/2 ton, find a SWB donor and use the rear frame section. Changing everything out separately is a PITA, because nothing is the same. I would look into an LS swap over the BB, but again, that's just me. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-13-2013, 06:31 PM	#6
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: Fun little Project id like some help and opinions on. I agree with JohnBoy on use's the rear half of the frame for the back, very easy mod. I used the front have of a 1/2 ton Suburban drive shaft and an early '80's delta 88 shaft. fit perfect. as far as your plans I hope you reconsider the phantom grill and red wheel's. the chop would be awesome if you go very mild. good luck and post plenty of picture's ! __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)



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