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Rednwhitec20 · 01-21-2016, 10:11 PM

Rear is all done, mostly. Need to get brake lines ran and get my emergency brakes in. Now I'm waiting on the guy who is helping do the body/paint to have time.

Rednwhitec20 · 02-13-2016, 08:56 PM

Pulled the engine, tranny, and t-case

Rednwhitec20 · 02-13-2016, 08:57 PM

I can't seem to post more than 1 picture at once for some reason.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-15-2016, 09:47 PM

Nice progress on the truck!

Rednwhitec20 · 02-16-2016, 02:17 AM

Got a factory bed and a donor cab for my rusty roof. Will get some pictures tomorrow.

Rednwhitec20 · 02-17-2016, 10:55 PM

Donor cab and bed

Rednwhitec20 · 02-22-2016, 07:44 PM

Well thanks to 1972K20 I now have a 6" lift on the way! I thought I would have to cut that corner of the build for now since it isn't "needed" but I don't. Also am going to buy a dual stabilizer for it since I received my tax return. I will be riding high

Rednwhitec20 · 03-10-2016, 01:19 AM

Here's my DD. Thinking about copying the paint scheme to have matching 1971 3/4 ton trucks. The lift is in. Just waiting on bushings to arrive.

swamp rat · 03-10-2016, 02:06 AM

kinda surprised your going for a donor cab, aside from the little patch on the rear of the roof it looked pretty rust free on the outer roof anyway. maybe i missed the worst of it.

Rednwhitec20 · 03-10-2016, 08:50 AM

I'll get you a picture of the inside and you'll understand. They make an inner roof patch but I bought the cab for as much as the patch panel itself. And the rust was beginning to get into the drivers post.

Rednwhitec20 · 03-12-2016, 12:37 AM

Here's the rust

swamp rat · 03-12-2016, 01:36 AM

Yea i get the picture LOL!

Are you going to transfer the marker lights to the new cab?

Rednwhitec20 · 03-12-2016, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Yea i get the picture LOL!

Are you going to transfer the marker lights to the new cab?

Picture is worth a thousand words, or dollars In repairs. And yes, absolutely

1972K20 · 03-16-2016, 08:28 AM

Looking good!

Rednwhitec20 · 03-19-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972K20

Looking good!

Thanks!

Rednwhitec20 · 03-20-2016, 09:41 PM

Here she be. Really digging the height. Thanks again 1972K20!

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-21-2016, 07:24 PM

The truck is looking good! Is your current cab floor in better shape than the donor cab? It looks like it in the pics. It might be easier to cut the roof from the donor at the a and b pillars and install back on your original cab. Then transfer over the cab light stampings. I swapped a roof on a cab this way and it was pretty slick.

Rednwhitec20 · 03-21-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The truck is looking good! Is your current cab floor in better shape than the donor cab? It looks like it in the pics. It might be easier to cut the roof from the donor at the a and b pillars and install back on your original cab. Then transfer over the cab light stampings. I swapped a roof on a cab this way and it was pretty slick.

That's what I planned on doing, or having someone do. I got the cab, bed, and a decent grill for 350. So I'm using the glass and top part of cab and then the firewall and dash will be about the only thing left that's good.

Rednwhitec20 · 05-03-2016, 12:31 AM

Well the project was at a stand still until I found someone to do the body work. But now I'm back at it again. Here's a picture of it before the body work. As of now the frame is back to our shop for blasting and paint and to rebuild the front end. Will be about a month to a month and a half for her to be primed and rust free and put back together at my house. A long ways to go!

Rednwhitec20 · 05-10-2016, 12:32 AM

Doing a little frame boxing since I had extra metal and still don't know what drive train I want/can afford, but it makes me want a duramax.

1972K20 · 05-10-2016, 05:46 PM

A Duramax would be awesome.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-10-2016, 08:41 PM

Nice work on those plates. It's good to hear you found some one to complete the body work too. That sprayer looks like it's too clean too.

Rednwhitec20 · 05-11-2016, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work on those plates. It's good to hear you found some one to complete the body work too. That sprayer looks like it's too clean too.

Thanks! Maybe later down the road it will get a duramax. I just don't have the money to do it correctly like i'd want. I plan on going with an ls truck motor or maybe even an 8.1. But I havent decided yet. The sprayer is what I did all of my work under

The floater tires are the front of the JD and the skinnies are the rear of our Hagie. At least im short so it worked out pretty good.

Rednwhitec20 · 05-14-2016, 03:35 PM

Replacing the whole front end. Napa stuck it in me without lube

Rednwhitec20 · 05-17-2016, 12:46 AM

The pile of front end parts. Almost a new front end. Also blasted and painted all of the parts that mount to the frame.

01-21-2016, 10:11 PM	#26
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Rear is all done, mostly. Need to get brake lines ran and get my emergency brakes in. Now I'm waiting on the guy who is helping do the body/paint to have time. Attached Images

02-13-2016, 08:56 PM	#27
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Pulled the engine, tranny, and t-case Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

02-13-2016, 08:57 PM	#28
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build I can't seem to post more than 1 picture at once for some reason. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

02-15-2016, 09:47 PM	#29
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Nice progress on the truck! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-16-2016, 02:17 AM	#30
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Got a factory bed and a donor cab for my rusty roof. Will get some pictures tomorrow. __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

02-17-2016, 10:55 PM	#31
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Donor cab and bed Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

02-22-2016, 07:44 PM	#32
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Well thanks to 1972K20 I now have a 6" lift on the way! I thought I would have to cut that corner of the build for now since it isn't "needed" but I don't. Also am going to buy a dual stabilizer for it since I received my tax return. I will be riding high __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

03-10-2016, 01:19 AM	#33
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Here's my DD. Thinking about copying the paint scheme to have matching 1971 3/4 ton trucks. The lift is in. Just waiting on bushings to arrive. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

03-10-2016, 02:06 AM	#34
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build kinda surprised your going for a donor cab, aside from the little patch on the rear of the roof it looked pretty rust free on the outer roof anyway. maybe i missed the worst of it. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

03-10-2016, 08:50 AM	#35
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build I'll get you a picture of the inside and you'll understand. They make an inner roof patch but I bought the cab for as much as the patch panel itself. And the rust was beginning to get into the drivers post. __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

03-12-2016, 12:37 AM	#36
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Here's the rust Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

03-12-2016, 01:36 AM	#37
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Yea i get the picture LOL! Are you going to transfer the marker lights to the new cab? __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

03-16-2016, 08:28 AM	#39
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Looking good!

03-20-2016, 09:41 PM	#41
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Here she be. Really digging the height. Thanks again 1972K20! Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

03-21-2016, 07:24 PM	#42
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build The truck is looking good! Is your current cab floor in better shape than the donor cab? It looks like it in the pics. It might be easier to cut the roof from the donor at the a and b pillars and install back on your original cab. Then transfer over the cab light stampings. I swapped a roof on a cab this way and it was pretty slick. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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05-03-2016, 12:31 AM	#44
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Well the project was at a stand still until I found someone to do the body work. But now I'm back at it again. Here's a picture of it before the body work. As of now the frame is back to our shop for blasting and paint and to rebuild the front end. Will be about a month to a month and a half for her to be primed and rust free and put back together at my house. A long ways to go! Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

05-10-2016, 12:32 AM	#45
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Doing a little frame boxing since I had extra metal and still don't know what drive train I want/can afford, but it makes me want a duramax. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

05-10-2016, 05:46 PM	#46
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 741	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build A Duramax would be awesome.

05-10-2016, 08:41 PM	#47
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Nice work on those plates. It's good to hear you found some one to complete the body work too. That sprayer looks like it's too clean too. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-14-2016, 03:35 PM	#49
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build Replacing the whole front end. Napa stuck it in me without lube Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

05-17-2016, 12:46 AM	#50
Rednwhitec20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Princeton Kansas Posts: 235	Re: 4x4 1971 K20 build The pile of front end parts. Almost a new front end. Also blasted and painted all of the parts that mount to the frame. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 Daily, Built 350/700R4 1971 K20 Project, LLY Duramax, 5 speed Allison, and 8 in lift on 37x13.50s K20 Build

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