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Old 09-16-2013, 10:28 PM   #44
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Re: 1971 K20- project just get driveable!!

13 days left, oh crap...

Time for an update. Removed all this old weathered and corroded wiring (3 harnesses worth) and replaced it. Got exhaust in, carb on, replaced throttle linkage, cluster, dash pad etc. Engine now cranks over. Some pics:

Old rusty fuse sockets were replaced with harness and block on the right:


All the old wiring out:



Last weekends distraction! Took the 15 y/o bike to a AMA trail ride event and rode for 5 hours. Tired that day for sure.


Also filled Tcase and trans with 80W90. Here is my trick for that:








Need to clean cluster but you get the idea. I hope the guages work, will find out I guess!
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67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades)
67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore )
86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW
71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck)
71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project)
72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker)
01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue

^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either
'86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649
'71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642
'72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6
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