check out my new project k-20 body swap

[71blksuper4x4]

I went through the same debate Down South.... I went with what was original even though I really like houndstooth. I would do what you would want to do and if I had to do it all over again, I would have picked houndstooth. Of course you could not get houndstooth buckets in these trucks. Trevor

[Down south truckin]

got this swap started this week here are a few update pictures

[Down south truckin]

last one for now

[Down south truckin]

here are some updated pics should start looking like a truck in a couple days

[Down south truckin]

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[49m]

What did you decide on the interior?

[Down south truckin]

I chickened out and ordered a scroll bench cover.I remembered that this truck has a 6 disc changer under the seat and I didn't really feel like trying to move it for the console+buckets I should have some more pictures tommorrow thanks Mike

Originally Posted by 49m

What did you decide on the interior?

[Bishops Trucks]

Is that the same Chevelle you had in previous threads? New quarters and a complete redo. Keep us posted on that build also. The frame looks good for that bodyswap.

[Down south truckin]

Jim,no that's another Chevelle that is being restored at the body shop that my buddy works at.Here are a couple pictures of mine I finally got it running but have only drove it once I need to replace a few wheel studs on the back.I think if everthing goes good I may keep it and build a 496 big block for it so I can go racing once a month or so thanks Mike

[Bishops Trucks]

I really like that car, '68 & '69 are my favorite years for the Chevelles.

[Joesjunk]

Looking good!!! What size are those Swampers???

[Down south truckin]

I think they are 34x9.50-16 I think it's a 3-4 inch lift all spring I really like the extra height but I may go 6 on the next one. here are the pictures with it on the frame the lift is not holding it up. I expect it to settle a little

[B52fizzle]

im located in oklahoma where in the heck are yall findin all these k20s to chop up and salvage a frame, thought about using a later model but heard it its difficult, as i dont have a shop at the moment maybe i could move in with you guys and use your tools and shop and wherever you're findin parts

[Down south truckin]

Originally Posted by B52fizzle

im located in oklahoma where in the heck are yall findin all these k20s to chop up and salvage a frame, thought about using a later model but heard it its difficult, as i dont have a shop at the moment maybe i could move in with you guys and use your tools and shop and wherever you're findin parts

I found 2 of my 3/4 4x4 frames on this wonderful message forumn.There is alot of them up north if you can find one that isn't to rusty.I've got a 73 or 74 3/4 ton 4x4 frame that I bought awhile back but I will probably just use the front and rears and put them in a half ton frame.

[72 Super]

Down South,

Your swap is looking great.That lift sure does make things alot easier.I can't wait to see the finished product.

Joe, you have have another nice truck there as well.


Ray

[griesel72]

very nice progress, i also can't wait to see it all together, you make it look so easy

[Down south truckin]

Here it is outside! It looks better outside.we still have several gremlins to address.has anybody else ever noticed how the back looks to be lower than the front I know it's because of the wheel openings being higher in the front,but I wonder how it would look with another inch or two in the back??

[Down south truckin]

This truck has been painted a few years and sitting outside,I hit one of the fenders with some rubbing compound and it shined up pretty good,my friend says to put a nice set of used mouldings on it but I was thinking about using a new set of repo mouldings what do yall think??? The paint has a few bubbles and scratches here and there and the grill/bumpers are the originals with some oxidation and dings/scrapes.The mirrors and door handles have been replaced and look good.thanks Mike

[jrdv]

My 4" lift from rough country sits higher in the back on my 72 3/4 ton, but I bought a 4" tuff country for my 69 1/2 ton and it sat lower in the rear. I ended up putting a one inch lift block from ORD, which made it sit level with the front. The ORD block also has the option to move the axle back 1 or 1.5 inches to center up the axle in the fenderwell.
You could just buy an "add a leaf" to raise the rear.

john

[1969k10stepside]

It turned out nice Mike!!They only thing I may have done different was space out the rear wheels or get wider rims (Older ford ones maybe?) but thats just me.I'd drive it like that though,it turned out great! The super swampers look good on there,almost resemble the old style mud tires from the 70s..

[Joesjunk]

That thing turned out great!! I think it sits perfect! I like them just a tad bit higher in the front. Love the white wheels and swampers!

[68,69 K20]

Looks great Mike, great stance and the tires are sweet!!!

[72BlckButy]

Turned out great Mike! Congrats!

[boundstaffpress]

This looks amazing. I love the swampers and the lift. Buff that paint and go with the reprop mouldings. It would be a heart stopper.

[Down south truckin]

Woo-Hoo I was grilling in the back yard tonight when my dogs started barking so I walked around to the carport and guess who was speeding away thats right the big brown truck (UPS) and guess what he left a nice saddle tan 3 bar steering wheel.I ordered a chevy horn cap for it but it hasn't showed up yet

Mike