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Appreciate the encouragement fellas thanks! I gotta fever and the only cure is more orange!

The 700r4 arrived - here's a shot of the engine in place with relocated motor mounts to accommodate the longer length vs. the TH350. It'll be nice having some space between the HEI and the firewall. Anyone have this set up in a 4x4? I'm wondering if I should stick with the 4x4 fan shroud or install a 2wd shroud now that the motor is closer to the radiator.

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Here are some recent pics of the finished job on the inner cab repair and of the bed. The bed floor is essentially dent free. I opted to paint the bed floor rather than apply a liner. Again, gotta see more orange! Leaning toward single stage Imron paint rather than two-stage but welcome anyone's 2-cents on this.

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metalwork is looking great. why not leave the engine and move the tranny crossmember back to accommodate the added length?

Ryan

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Ryan - i thought about that too. Seems like most guys have gone the route I did in order to spare shortening the drive lines and moving the other cross member. Seemed like the cleanest way to go and gives more room for the HEI (not that that's a problem I'm aware of). My one concern is how much clearance will I now have between the oil pan and the front diff but I don't expect to really off road the K20 once the build is complete. Nevertheless, here's me stuck on a hill this weekend in my 4Runner close to rolling when I tackled a hill NOT in 4 low. Doh! That was close...

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Hey Pete.......I bet you are chompin' at the bit to get that truck going, it's looking great!

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Nice truck!
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Can't wait till it's don! Thanks guys!

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More progress. Most sheet metal is primed. Frame is getting blasted.

Any votes for single stage vs. clear coat? Also, need help with pics of G60 aux leaf springs per this post: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=539277.

Thanks for looking!

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more...need the firewall hole for the tach harness grommet.

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Just read your build. Very nice. I vote for single stage in the paint department...

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Frame is back. Pics show the front hooks in place and new frame brackets for the rear hooks.

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Frame is painted (now dusty) and axles are off for new seals, etc. The HO52 will get a NoSPIN and the front axle a set of OEM Spicer hubs.

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Going to be a nice truck when its done

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Coming along very nice DeadheadNM! Can't wait to see it with paint on it.

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Looking good Pete.

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Axles are back on the frame. Spicer's look good. Will try to upload more pics soon. Can anyone recommend a decent set of shocks? May just go with a set of Napa's finest....

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bilstein makes great shocks.

that chassis looks great!

ryan

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Looking good Pete!........I second the bilsteins.... I run the 5000's on my dodge.....I would do the yellow's though for a softer ride....mine are a bit stiff.

ShockWarehouse.com has pretty good pricing and outstanding customer service.

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Looking good keep it up.

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Pete,

Wish my chassis was this far! Looking good. Do you have a pic of the bowtie 700R4? Does it look new OEM or is it painted? Tell me more about them, I am considering a 700R4 for my K20 and have also read its most practical to move the engine mounts ahead one set of holes, as you have done.

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Jud - I'll get you pics. As far as I know this is a rebuilt 700R4. It is a K case correct for the later model 4wd applications. This came with the aluminum flywheel cover. Believe it or not I glanced at it once - the finish looked like OEM aluminum but I will verify it's not paint. I went with their "level 2" specs: http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...php?ITEMID=503

The owner of BTO had a 67-72 K20 and did the same swap. He ensured the correct output shaft was added, dialed it in for the model Q-jet I'm using, and got all necessary linkage. He knew exactly what had to be done.

Moving the engine mounts forward was no big deal. I'm not sure how the shroud will shake out with the change. May have to use a shorter 2wd shroud but we'll see. As far as any changes needed for the speedo cable, linkage, etc related to the engine move I'll keep you posted as the build progresses.

Hope this helps!

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Quick build so far!

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Thats going to be a Beautiful truck when done! everything looks Top Notch! I like the fab work on your rear hooks...keep up the good work Pete

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Thanks fellas! Could not do it without the help and encouragement of the community here.

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another vote for Bilstein...

keep it up, it looks great so far