Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap
 

Looks awesome, that will be a fun truck to drive.

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Cool build! The motor looks to pretty to cover up!
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you can get that i/c in there with out cutting for turn singals you'll have to reset the i/c im running the same 94-02 i/c with ac. with your twins will you be able to keep your ac?

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Thanks guys haha love your comments!

The front sulastics added about 2 inches of lift to the front and nothing to the rear which i had to add blocks.. They are not intended for front axles but i made it work, which was more work then was probably worth it... Had to brace the rear leaf shackles, add 8 degree shims, and a 3rd link. Looking back i wish i would've went with a coil conversion.

The intercooler is from a 95 2nd gen dodge. To avoid cutting the lights i'd have to gut the core support wouldn't I? I'm trying to keep as much clearance from the injection pump cover so i can quickly change the adjustable timing gear..

Sorry i don't have any updated pics yet but were in the middle of harvest so there's no such thing as spare time:( I did talk to my painter today, he practiced the white pearl paint on a mailbox. He's not very excited to do the whole truck since there's 4 stages of pearl coats then multiple clear coats! haha I bet he regrets the price he quoted me now, i'll have to give him a nice big tip if he does a good job. Should have some pics from him this saturday.

Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap
 

Man thats impressive! The engine looks like a work of fine art.

Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap
 

That truck is a beast.

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This thread is making me want to build one of these. Awesome work so far.

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This will be a awsone build to watch I live the square bodys I've owned a bunch of them.
I'm infor the ride. I would probably trade my 70 if I could find a nice 4X4 square body.

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Here's an update, got the roll cage finished. Didn't turn out too bad for the first one i've ever built.. A lot of welding burns but it was worth it. The last guy with this motor died, I don't want to be the 2nd!

http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-35-37_285.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-37-50_813.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...9-37-27_87.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-41-01_615.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-41-15_702.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-36-35_953.jpg

And got the paint tested mailbox, turned out sweet!!!

http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-59-14_538.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-59-28_892.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-02-26_849.jpg

Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap
 

That's looking good man. Nice work on the cage. And I really like the color too!
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Does your cage go to the frame or is it just in the cab?

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WOW!!!!! This truck is AWSOME!!!!! You've got mad skills man, and great taste ;) Subscribed to this killer build

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Man this is gonna be a bad truck i want a crew cab bad
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LOL Thanks guys!

The cage is just welded to the cab floor where the cab braces are.

Got the rear Ford King Ranch seats mounted yesterday, took most of the day..
Bought a 5x50" 3/16ths plate, drilled and welded bolts to it and welded it to the floor. Then made another plate for the front support braces which had to be shortened which restricted the distance the seats folded forward. But at least they still fold forward so I can access the amp and subs which should fit nicely.

Thanks for the comments! Here's some pics:
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-14-07_857.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-15-06_675.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-46-28_208.jpg

Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap
 

keep uploading pics

your work is awesome, I enjoyed it

Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap
 

Amazing build. Defiantly a dream truck.
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Can you elaborate on those Sulastic shackles....so they are not for the fronts? I am building a 74 K30 with a 12 valve and would like to have the best ride possible. I do not wanna lift it though...looking for stock look. thanks and very nice work on your project.

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nice build man!

that engine is just pure eye-candy...love it

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Thanks guys,
I don't know how well the shackles will work yet until i drive the truck. I would definitely recommend them for the rear and they won't add any lift. But as for the front do a coil conversion. I wish i would've looking back, it was a lot of screwing around to make them work.

Here are some pics my painter sent me,
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...4a95267211.jpghttp://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...1a95297953.jpghttp://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...4a95269193.jpg

I made this crude picture to give me an idea of how the paint i want will look,
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-47-13_573.jpg

The Mickey Thompson 16x12" rims came in. First pic i just finished Clear Finishing them so they never corrode or lose their shine.
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-34-26_756.jpghttp://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-36-52_870.jpg

You're gonna love these next pics, Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ (36x15.50R16)375/65R16's!!! Weigh in at 90lbs. a piece!
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-50-46_140.jpg
Before
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-49-49_757.jpg
After
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-06-36_994.jpghttp://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-07-50_774.jpghttp://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-14-14_576.jpg
1" rear spacer's
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-18-53_982.jpghttp://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-41-15_232.jpg

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Some recent pics:
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-48-31_848.jpg
Installed the nerf bar on the driver's side. Debating whether i like em or not, but they're kind of a necessity since the rocker panel is at my hip..
What do you guys think, Yay or Nay?
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-39-56_995.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...1-44-51_71.jpg

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Made a firewall support for the clutch master cylinder yesterday. Also threw in the new steering column with tilt and the SWEET steering wheel my fiance got me for Christmas!
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-21-41_336.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-22-18_867.jpg
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...-19-48_857.jpg

Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap
 

Good progress. I like the product placement with the Busch.
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Awesome truck. I'll bet that color POPS in the sun. I say keep the nerf bars, they look killer. You're doin it right.
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Re: 89 crew cab k20 4wd twin turbo cummins swap
 

This is an awesome build! Thank you for sharing your progress pictures.

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All i can say is BADASS!!!!!!