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Old 03-26-2013, 05:57 PM   #126
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Did the lower bed side patch give you any issues? I'm in the middle of installing the same patch on my truck and the patch doesn't fit right the inner edge that goes into the wheel well sticks out further than the original metal and i'm not sure what to do about it

Most panels (from what I have found) are not exact. I had to trim the lower bed side panel in a few spots to make it work..... The rear corner sections had to be completely cut off.
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Old 04-02-2013, 04:41 AM   #127
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Old 04-04-2013, 03:14 PM   #128
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Evowerks awesome work nice to see another Long Island guy saving one of these trucks not to many around here. A friend of mine Tom lives in Northport he had a bunch of these trucks hes got a 80's k20 now with a flat bed hes a welder I don't know if you ever seen him around.I'm in the process of restoring my 78 k20. Just finally got the last piece I been searching for over 2 years a rust free dual tank round cap gas door bed. Almost ready for paint does your friend still do media blasting? I have been looking for a place that's good on the island.
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Old 04-27-2013, 11:53 PM   #129
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Any progress? Love it so far. looked like it was one hell of a truck back in 73!
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Old 04-30-2013, 02:01 AM   #130
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Old 05-11-2013, 06:08 PM   #131
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Sorry for the delayed response....I tend to get involved in other projects when the weather gets nice. I managed to find some time to restore the grill and headlight bezels. I should have taken some before pics of the grille. It was in about the same shape as the spare grille that I have in the background. I'll post more pics as progress develops......Thanks for everyone’s interest in my build.
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Old 05-11-2013, 06:21 PM   #132
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Evowerks awesome work nice to see another Long Island guy saving one of these trucks not to many around here. A friend of mine Tom lives in Northport he had a bunch of these trucks hes got a 80's k20 now with a flat bed hes a welder I don't know if you ever seen him around.I'm in the process of restoring my 78 k20. Just finally got the last piece I been searching for over 2 years a rust free dual tank round cap gas door bed. Almost ready for paint does your friend still do media blasting? I have been looking for a place that's good on the island.
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Send me a PM and I'll give you the blasters number
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Old 05-17-2013, 11:23 PM   #133
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Carbs rebuilt...linkage adjusted....fuel feed installed.
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Old 05-18-2013, 12:09 AM   #134
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Those look awesome! What air cleaner are you going to use?
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Old 05-18-2013, 12:09 AM   #135
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Enjoying the build. Like the old tri carb set up. Reminds me of the tri carbs on my first 40 ford coupe with a 48 merc flathead. Dig the steelies. I have some NOS caps but not able to find some 6 Lugers for the 80 K10. Looking forward to tracking your progress. Very nice.
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Old 05-18-2013, 02:00 PM   #136
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Those look awesome! What air cleaner are you going to use?
I'm going with 3 aluminum finned top air cleaners to tie in with the valve covers that I have. I want the motor to have a nostalgic look to it.
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Old 05-18-2013, 02:32 PM   #137
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Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild

This is a great thread. It gives me encouragement to be patient with my build. I have a '75 K25 Sierra Grande that has an '86 bed on it. Kinda funny. I'm subscribed so I'll keep watching. Take care.
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Old 05-18-2013, 04:21 PM   #138
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I'm going with 3 aluminum finned top air cleaners to tie in with the valve covers that I have. I want the motor to have a nostalgic look to it.
Very cool, I like that style a lot!
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Old 05-18-2013, 08:20 PM   #139
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Fk me! Dont know how i missed this build up until now, but i LOVE it! Great work! From top to bottom! Love how you cut the whole floor out. And i REALLY love that pic of it in the driveway in the 70's! What a bad ass truck!
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Old 05-19-2013, 01:09 AM   #140
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What a fantastic GMC restoration. I don't know how I've missed it. Beautiful truck, I love that it is original to your family, I have one 10 yrs newer that hasn't left the family.
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Old 05-19-2013, 02:50 PM   #141
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Thanks!!!….I appreciate all the encouraging words guys.
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Old 08-10-2013, 06:39 PM   #142
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Some before and after shots of the motor.........old motor: 355 4 barrel, stock heads.....freshly rebuilt motor: 383 steel forged Eagle crank and rotating assembly..Tri-power.. Edelbrock performer heads with Xtreem 4x4 Comp cam
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Jamming truck sir! I will be following.
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Old 08-16-2014, 03:36 PM   #144
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Wow that is nice!
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Old 10-29-2014, 08:27 PM   #145
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Any updates on Ol'gal?
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Old 05-18-2015, 06:33 AM   #146
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How is the progress in your build?
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Oh man I need that grille!
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I'm late to the party.......... Any news?
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