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ChopsawSurgeon · 09-27-2015, 10:41 PM

Greetings! Just picked up this rig last Sunday, I think it should serve me well. Some of you in South Dakota might recognize it.

It has the usual rust and lots of bondo, but nothing that isn't repairable. My plan is to swap the axles to a later D44 and 14FF with 3.73, add power brake booster and power steering, as well as swap in a crate 350 with late model accessories I picked up this week. Should make it a bit more road friendly, as I plan on using it as a daily driver instead of my 96 K1500.

EDIT: Should've said this when I posted. This is a 1969 Chevrolet K20, looks all original other then the '72 350 that was swapped into it.

**juddss** · 09-27-2015, 10:51 PM

Nice, welcome to your new addiction.

**LockDoc** · 09-28-2015, 12:00 AM

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Welcome to the board! Looks like a great project.

LockDoc

ChopsawSurgeon · 09-28-2015, 09:51 PM

Thanks! I do have a bit of an odd question, has anyone used a bedside as a patch panel for the sides of these things? The back left corner has been hit and and only somewhat repaired, so I need to replace the entire area under the back glass to the wheel well and will need quite a bit more sheet metal then they offer. I know the tail lamp section is different and angled, I'm looking at using the large areas to patch the areas I need sheet metal.

**LockDoc** · 09-28-2015, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsawSurgeon

Thanks! I do have a bit of an odd question, has anyone used a bedside as a patch panel for the sides of these things? The back left corner has been hit and and only somewhat repaired, so I need to replace the entire area under the back glass to the wheel well and will need quite a bit more sheet metal then they offer. I know the tail lamp section is different and angled, I'm looking at using the large areas to patch the areas I need sheet metal.

Here are a couple of threads that might help.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267643

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post4359780

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577312

LockDoc

67 Burb · 09-29-2015, 12:01 AM

A big welcome to you and your burb project. From an hour north of the International Peace Garden.

71_Burb · 09-29-2015, 12:06 AM

I'm new myself.. welcome and nice Burb cant wait to see the progress

ChopsawSurgeon · 09-29-2015, 12:19 AM

I did see ebfabman's post, and that's what gave me the idea. I might have to get out the tape and measure one of the beds out at work when I get some time.

09-27-2015, 10:41 PM	#1
ChopsawSurgeon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Dakota Posts: 27	New member with a new (to me) rig. Greetings! Just picked up this rig last Sunday, I think it should serve me well. Some of you in South Dakota might recognize it. It has the usual rust and lots of bondo, but nothing that isn't repairable. My plan is to swap the axles to a later D44 and 14FF with 3.73, add power brake booster and power steering, as well as swap in a crate 350 with late model accessories I picked up this week. Should make it a bit more road friendly, as I plan on using it as a daily driver instead of my 96 K1500. EDIT: Should've said this when I posted. This is a 1969 Chevrolet K20, looks all original other then the '72 350 that was swapped into it. __________________ 1996 Chevrolet K1500 (daily runner) 1969 Chevrolet Suburban K20 "Solomon Grundy" Click for build thread! Last edited by ChopsawSurgeon; 09-27-2015 at 10:47 PM. Reason: My brain is an idiot

09-27-2015, 10:51 PM	#2
juddss Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 206	Re: New member with a new (to me) rig. Nice, welcome to your new addiction.

09-28-2015, 12:00 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,076	Re: New member with a new (to me) rig. - Welcome to the board! Looks like a great project. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-28-2015, 09:51 PM	#4
ChopsawSurgeon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Dakota Posts: 27	Re: New member with a new (to me) rig. Thanks! I do have a bit of an odd question, has anyone used a bedside as a patch panel for the sides of these things? The back left corner has been hit and and only somewhat repaired, so I need to replace the entire area under the back glass to the wheel well and will need quite a bit more sheet metal then they offer. I know the tail lamp section is different and angled, I'm looking at using the large areas to patch the areas I need sheet metal. __________________ 1996 Chevrolet K1500 (daily runner) 1969 Chevrolet Suburban K20 "Solomon Grundy" Click for build thread!

09-29-2015, 12:01 AM	#6
67 Burb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 548	Re: New member with a new (to me) rig. A big welcome to you and your burb project. From an hour north of the International Peace Garden. __________________ Bob 1967 2wd Burb, 350/TH350, 3.73 posi

09-29-2015, 12:06 AM	#7
71_Burb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Los Angeles Ca Posts: 34	Re: New member with a new (to me) rig. I'm new myself.. welcome and nice Burb cant wait to see the progress

09-29-2015, 12:19 AM	#8
ChopsawSurgeon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: North Dakota Posts: 27	Re: New member with a new (to me) rig. I did see ebfabman's post, and that's what gave me the idea. I might have to get out the tape and measure one of the beds out at work when I get some time. __________________ 1996 Chevrolet K1500 (daily runner) 1969 Chevrolet Suburban K20 "Solomon Grundy" Click for build thread!



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