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Old 10-09-2013, 10:44 PM   #63
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Re: 1971 K20- project just get driveable!!

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Originally Posted by swamp rat View Post
For what its worth, Randy at Blackbird customs says he installs the his conversion kits and retains the stock proportioning valve and says he's not had any complaints. I decided to get mine from inline tube anyway but it cost about $80..

I know the feeling on how slow things move, i'm trying to detail everything as i go plus fighting the weather too.. Did ya put a milk crate in there for a seat?
I was reading that on his site. I got the caliper brackets from NW fabworks sitting here. A 5 gallon bucket was the seat

Engine starts really well now, can't wait to get the brakes on and hit the road. Here are some updated pics.


Pulled the massive dents out of box. Still thinking I'll swap a better box on I have here but this can then be used on a trailer.


Got the inspection cover cleaned and painted:


Got the other axle spray bombed and springs ready to install. The rotors aren't too nice but I will replace them in the future. At least this axle has non frozen calipers, intact axle shafts, and lockouts.


Fender nut welded in and hood hinges and hood mounted. Notice how low the truck is sitting on the front stock non heavy springs. Tires are 265/75/16 (31 inch).
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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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