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**thinair** · 06-03-2011, 03:03 PM

This isn't going to be anything too spectacular. I am putting this truck back together so that I can blast my Blazer apart and do some things to it.. Truck is a 1982, former 6.2L 1/2 ton. Now is 3/4 ton, 6" lift, 350,350,208. I will be replacing the box,doors,fenders,fixin the cab, and it will be painted satin/hot rod black. Can't decide if I want to go chevy or gmc with the trim. Gathered up a set of 16.5x9.75s, got them blasted and painted, mounted on 35s and on the truck. I will try to keep this updated with pics as I go. Matt

TheWhiteElephant · 06-03-2011, 04:37 PM

Good platform to start with. Be sure to get a lot of pics. I love the longbed K20s.

**thinair** · 06-09-2011, 12:06 AM

This is the motor I put in. Compartment is still dirty. Going to go with red air cleaner,covers,etc.

**thinair** · 06-09-2011, 12:09 AM

Changed the fenders,inners,and the hood......

**thinair** · 06-29-2011, 12:00 AM

Decided to go GMC with this. I went with the 81-82 trim because I like it better. And went with the 85 up grille and bezels, because again, I like that better also.

1985-GMC · 07-12-2011, 04:53 PM

Nice longbed!

I like the wheels!

**thinair** · 08-12-2011, 12:12 AM

Took a load in for scrap, which included the bed. Now I can get to cleaning up the frame, tanks, axle, and put rockers and corners on it.

rayfinseats · 08-13-2011, 09:52 AM

You're right up the road from me. I'm building an 83 k10.

rayfinseats · 09-26-2011, 10:23 AM

Updates?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-05-2011, 11:05 PM

Nice looks good so far. Keep up the good work it's going to be sweet when your all done. I am another huge fan of lifted longboxes

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**thinair** · 10-07-2011, 02:05 AM

put rockers and cab corners on......

**thinair** · 10-10-2011, 01:17 PM

Went and got the box. Just set it on for now. Still have to do body work on the corners.

1985-GMC · 10-10-2011, 02:49 PM

Lookin good! Man that thing was rusty!!!

**thinair** · 10-11-2011, 01:57 AM

The truck has sat for about 7 years. Rockers were perfect back then
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**thinair** · 10-11-2011, 01:17 PM

Well I wanted to change the calipers and put the lockouts on. After 2 RHs and 1 LH the holes for the brake lines a no good. The parts store had to order more calipers. Are supposed to be there today, but I wont be back home until tomorrow. So all I was able to do was put the lockouts on (had to replace one dial) and cut the caps...

1985-GMC · 10-11-2011, 11:31 PM

I like it!

**thinair** · 11-21-2011, 12:03 AM

Well I finally got the truck over to my buddies for the body and paint. After we sat and looked at the RH boxside......

I decided to hang a new one. He offered to trade me the box off of another truck, that wouldn't need any work....But this one has alittle sentimental value to me..lol

jason65 · 11-21-2011, 09:17 AM

Nice...

rayfinseats · 12-16-2011, 11:40 PM

Those BFG tires last a long time. I had mine since 2003.

**thinair** · 01-03-2012, 11:30 PM

I have been doing alittle clean-up and detail on the engine compartment. It is still alittle dirty, but it is starting to get where I want it.

**thinair** · 01-04-2012, 12:21 AM

Oh, changed the dials in the lockouts to red also

thirdstreettito · 01-07-2012, 11:07 AM

Subscribed!

**thinair** · 01-30-2012, 01:44 AM

gettin closer to being all one color.

thirdstreettito · 01-30-2012, 11:23 AM

Looking good!

spudz · 01-30-2012, 11:54 AM

NICE. I like it!

06-03-2011, 03:03 PM	#1
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	1982 k20 This isn't going to be anything too spectacular. I am putting this truck back together so that I can blast my Blazer apart and do some things to it.. Truck is a 1982, former 6.2L 1/2 ton. Now is 3/4 ton, 6" lift, 350,350,208. I will be replacing the box,doors,fenders,fixin the cab, and it will be painted satin/hot rod black. Can't decide if I want to go chevy or gmc with the trim. Gathered up a set of 16.5x9.75s, got them blasted and painted, mounted on 35s and on the truck. I will try to keep this updated with pics as I go. Matt

06-03-2011, 04:37 PM	#2
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: 1982 k20 Good platform to start with. Be sure to get a lot of pics. I love the longbed K20s. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

06-09-2011, 12:06 AM	#3
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 This is the motor I put in. Compartment is still dirty. Going to go with red air cleaner,covers,etc.

06-09-2011, 12:09 AM	#4
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 Changed the fenders,inners,and the hood......

06-29-2011, 12:00 AM	#5
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 Decided to go GMC with this. I went with the 81-82 trim because I like it better. And went with the 85 up grille and bezels, because again, I like that better also.

07-12-2011, 04:53 PM	#6
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1982 k20 Nice longbed! I like the wheels! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

08-12-2011, 12:12 AM	#7
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 Took a load in for scrap, which included the bed. Now I can get to cleaning up the frame, tanks, axle, and put rockers and corners on it.

08-13-2011, 09:52 AM	#8
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: 1982 k20 You're right up the road from me. I'm building an 83 k10.

09-26-2011, 10:23 AM	#9
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: 1982 k20 Updates?

10-05-2011, 11:05 PM	#10
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: 1982 k20 Nice looks good so far. Keep up the good work it's going to be sweet when your all done. I am another huge fan of lifted longboxes Posted via Mobile Device __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-07-2011, 02:05 AM	#11
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 put rockers and cab corners on......

10-10-2011, 01:17 PM	#12
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 Went and got the box. Just set it on for now. Still have to do body work on the corners.

10-10-2011, 02:49 PM	#13
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1982 k20 Lookin good! Man that thing was rusty!!! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-11-2011, 01:57 AM	#14
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 The truck has sat for about 7 years. Rockers were perfect back then Posted via Mobile Device

10-11-2011, 01:17 PM	#15
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 Well I wanted to change the calipers and put the lockouts on. After 2 RHs and 1 LH the holes for the brake lines a no good. The parts store had to order more calipers. Are supposed to be there today, but I wont be back home until tomorrow. So all I was able to do was put the lockouts on (had to replace one dial) and cut the caps...



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10-11-2011, 11:31 PM	#16
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1982 k20 I like it! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-21-2011, 12:03 AM	#17
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 Well I finally got the truck over to my buddies for the body and paint. After we sat and looked at the RH boxside...... I decided to hang a new one. He offered to trade me the box off of another truck, that wouldn't need any work....But this one has alittle sentimental value to me..lol

11-21-2011, 09:17 AM	#18
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: 1982 k20 Nice...

12-16-2011, 11:40 PM	#19
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: 1982 k20 Those BFG tires last a long time. I had mine since 2003.

01-03-2012, 11:30 PM	#20
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 I have been doing alittle clean-up and detail on the engine compartment. It is still alittle dirty, but it is starting to get where I want it.

01-04-2012, 12:21 AM	#21
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 Oh, changed the dials in the lockouts to red also

01-07-2012, 11:07 AM	#22
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1982 k20 Subscribed! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-30-2012, 01:44 AM	#23
thinair thinair Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: omaha,ne Posts: 1,009	Re: 1982 k20 gettin closer to being all one color.

01-30-2012, 11:23 AM	#24
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 1982 k20 Looking good! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-30-2012, 11:54 AM	#25
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: 1982 k20 NICE. I like it! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

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