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ryanmctee · 08-16-2012, 10:25 AM

The hose routing is pretty straightforward. The vent line is zip-tied right to the fill tube and they both route up through the same hole. Sorry, but I didn't take any pictures of the actual install prior to putting the cover on, but here's a couple of underneath shots showing the fill hose and vent tube. Hope this helps. I filled her up this morning, and the fill speed was just fine. Wish I could help the mileage of 7.3 mpg though! Ouch....

72KAY20 · 08-18-2012, 05:37 AM

Thanks for the pictures Ryan. Your truck really looks good. Great idea on that fuel fill.

Wow, only 7.3 mpg Have been getting 10 mpg and thought that was bad.
Just have to remind ourselves they're not built for fuel economy!!!

Off to buy a running 71 K20 parts truck this morning. Here are a few pics.
Just plan on letting it sit for now. Will start it up and drive it around every now and then. Was happy it has a No Spin axle in it.

ryanroo · 08-18-2012, 09:52 AM

wow! that thing is toast.

i am shooting for economy numbers close to 20 in mine. if i do everything right and drive nice i think i should get at least 20.
ryan

**DeadheadNM** · 08-18-2012, 11:25 AM

Looks like the next project to me! Put Bill back to work..

72KAY20 · 08-18-2012, 10:16 PM

It is one of the worst shape 1971 trucks I have ever seen. No good body parts anywhere but it drives good. Cab is shot but frame looks good. Kinda feel sorry for it. Just might have caught the old resto fever today.

Potential with the frame and drive train.....oh ohhh

Could make this truck look sweet over a period of time.

Might have to start a new thread - The 71 K20 Ugly Truckling.

litew8 · 08-20-2012, 07:43 PM

Dang, that thing is fugly! How is your Raptor liner holding up?

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-20-2012, 09:40 PM

Now that you have an OEM type K20, build one for mileage. They can get 20+ and be worked.

72KAY20 · 08-20-2012, 10:39 PM

What are the mods that get the mpg to 20?

The raptor liner is holding up so so litew8. Have scratched it a few times hauling things and then touched it up with the bedliner in a spray can.

BigRed76 · 08-28-2012, 06:04 PM

Just out of curiosity why did you not drill the holes for the side moldings prior to painting the truck?

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-28-2012, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72KAY20

What are the mods that get the mpg to 20?

The raptor liner is holding up so so litew8. Have scratched it a few times hauling things and then touched it up with the bedliner in a spray can.

Lose 2 cylinders and swap fuel.

**hilljob26** · 08-29-2012, 01:29 AM

very nice looking rig

MrBeast · 08-29-2012, 02:08 AM

you know if you were closer I'd say that I have a 70 C/10 that would make a perfect body donor to make that ugly truckling a nice solid rig again.

72KAY20 · 09-09-2012, 08:46 PM

Ordered a winch cover from Amazon.com for only $13 delivered. Seems to be pretty decent. Also got to play with the winch today. A neighbor asked if I would help him pull out 2 shrubs in his front yard. We had them both out in 10 to 15 mins. Sure beats digging.

Beautiful weather here today. Fired up the 69 Z and took it for a nice drive then parked it by the K20 for a pic.

Vintage Windmills · 09-09-2012, 10:59 PM

Nice that your parts K20 has the original hubs. I hear you on the drivetrain- I picked up a 71 GMC K20 yesterday and was thinking it was just for parts but seems a shame to not find a body donor and get the late model running gear back on the road. Are you going to part it or restore it?

**DeadheadNM** · 09-09-2012, 11:16 PM

Looks great!

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-10-2012, 02:04 AM

Poor guy, a nice 72K20 and a 69 Z. I feel for ya. Not!

72KAY20 · 09-10-2012, 05:22 AM

Vintage Windmill, Agree that it would be cool to get the ugly K20 on the road again. There are not many 71 & 72 3/4 ton 4wds on the road around here, plenty of 2wd but K20s are rare.

Since both time and money is a constraint right now, just going to let the ugly truckling sit for awhile but keep my eyes open for decent body parts. However, if drivetrain or engine breaks on the good K20, the ugly one will most likely be a parts donor.

72KAY20 · 09-12-2012, 08:37 PM

Sorry for the delay in replying to your question about why we did not drill the holes prior to painting, BigRed76. Not sure. My buddy, Bill Price, did the paint job. It would save having to spot paint the holes if they were drilled before paint. Still very happy with how everything turned out.

72KAY20 · 09-29-2012, 08:02 PM

Went to the Calvert Hall Classic Car Show today in Towson, MD. Was very happy when truck received a trophy for 1 of the top 25! The 2 year restoration project was definitely worth it. Trophy is already on the wall in the garage.

Taking the K20 to Ocean City's Endless Summer Car Cruise this Thursday through Sunday. Anybody else going?

gdavis · 09-29-2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72KAY20

Here are some pics of my 72 K20 cab fresh out of my friend's paint shop. Will have to post some before pics so you can see that the truck has come a long way.

Finally figuring out how to post the correct size pictures!

I really like the paint choice. It is the bamgggggggg

**DeadheadNM** · 09-29-2012, 09:05 PM

Good deal. Congrats!!!

72KAY20 · 10-08-2012, 05:49 AM

Thanks Deadhead NM and gdavis.
Not sure what bamgg stands for.

litew8 · 10-08-2012, 10:43 PM

nice

Have you taken the truck muddin yet? Or climbed a mountain?

72KAY20 · 10-09-2012, 01:15 AM

No muddin or mountain climbing for this one.....yet!

Here are a couple pics of my 78 K20, quite a few years ago, with a little mud on the tires

litew8 · 10-09-2012, 06:12 PM

08-16-2012, 10:25 AM	#226
ryanmctee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Gardnerville Nevada Posts: 270	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! The hose routing is pretty straightforward. The vent line is zip-tied right to the fill tube and they both route up through the same hole. Sorry, but I didn't take any pictures of the actual install prior to putting the cover on, but here's a couple of underneath shots showing the fill hose and vent tube. Hope this helps. I filled her up this morning, and the fill speed was just fine. Wish I could help the mileage of 7.3 mpg though! Ouch.... Attached Images __________________ Check out my build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512620

08-18-2012, 05:37 AM	#227
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Thanks for the pictures Ryan. Your truck really looks good. Great idea on that fuel fill. Wow, only 7.3 mpg Have been getting 10 mpg and thought that was bad. Just have to remind ourselves they're not built for fuel economy!!! Off to buy a running 71 K20 parts truck this morning. Here are a few pics. Just plan on letting it sit for now. Will start it up and drive it around every now and then. Was happy it has a No Spin axle in it. Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

08-18-2012, 09:52 AM	#228
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! wow! that thing is toast. i am shooting for economy numbers close to 20 in mine. if i do everything right and drive nice i think i should get at least 20. ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

08-18-2012, 11:25 AM	#229
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Looks like the next project to me! Put Bill back to work.. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

08-18-2012, 10:16 PM	#230
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! It is one of the worst shape 1971 trucks I have ever seen. No good body parts anywhere but it drives good. Cab is shot but frame looks good. Kinda feel sorry for it. Just might have caught the old resto fever today. Potential with the frame and drive train.....oh ohhh Could make this truck look sweet over a period of time. Might have to start a new thread - The 71 K20 Ugly Truckling. Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

08-20-2012, 07:43 PM	#231
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Dang, that thing is fugly! How is your Raptor liner holding up? __________________ project: "my happy mess"

08-20-2012, 09:40 PM	#232
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Now that you have an OEM type K20, build one for mileage. They can get 20+ and be worked. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

08-20-2012, 10:39 PM	#233
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! What are the mods that get the mpg to 20? The raptor liner is holding up so so litew8. Have scratched it a few times hauling things and then touched it up with the bedliner in a spray can. __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

08-28-2012, 06:04 PM	#234
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Just out of curiosity why did you not drill the holes for the side moldings prior to painting the truck? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

08-29-2012, 01:29 AM	#236
hilljob26 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gypsum Kansas 67448 Posts: 1,681	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! very nice looking rig __________________ 21 2500hd duramax 58 apache HILLJOB GRAPHIX--for all your graphic needs My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542497 LS ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=377348 4l60 to an NP205 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...43#post3697343

08-29-2012, 02:08 AM	#237
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! you know if you were closer I'd say that I have a 70 C/10 that would make a perfect body donor to make that ugly truckling a nice solid rig again. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

09-09-2012, 08:46 PM	#238
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Ordered a winch cover from Amazon.com for only $13 delivered. Seems to be pretty decent. Also got to play with the winch today. A neighbor asked if I would help him pull out 2 shrubs in his front yard. We had them both out in 10 to 15 mins. Sure beats digging. Beautiful weather here today. Fired up the 69 Z and took it for a nice drive then parked it by the K20 for a pic. Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

09-09-2012, 10:59 PM	#239
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Nice that your parts K20 has the original hubs. I hear you on the drivetrain- I picked up a 71 GMC K20 yesterday and was thinking it was just for parts but seems a shame to not find a body donor and get the late model running gear back on the road. Are you going to part it or restore it? __________________ 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

09-09-2012, 11:16 PM	#240
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Looks great! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-10-2012, 02:04 AM	#241
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Poor guy, a nice 72K20 and a 69 Z. I feel for ya. Not! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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09-10-2012, 05:22 AM	#242
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Vintage Windmill, Agree that it would be cool to get the ugly K20 on the road again. There are not many 71 & 72 3/4 ton 4wds on the road around here, plenty of 2wd but K20s are rare. Since both time and money is a constraint right now, just going to let the ugly truckling sit for awhile but keep my eyes open for decent body parts. However, if drivetrain or engine breaks on the good K20, the ugly one will most likely be a parts donor. __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

09-12-2012, 08:37 PM	#243
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Sorry for the delay in replying to your question about why we did not drill the holes prior to painting, BigRed76. Not sure. My buddy, Bill Price, did the paint job. It would save having to spot paint the holes if they were drilled before paint. Still very happy with how everything turned out. __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

09-29-2012, 08:02 PM	#244
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Went to the Calvert Hall Classic Car Show today in Towson, MD. Was very happy when truck received a trophy for 1 of the top 25! The 2 year restoration project was definitely worth it. Trophy is already on the wall in the garage. Taking the K20 to Ocean City's Endless Summer Car Cruise this Thursday through Sunday. Anybody else going? Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

09-29-2012, 09:05 PM	#246
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,336	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Good deal. Congrats!!! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

10-08-2012, 05:49 AM	#247
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! Thanks Deadhead NM and gdavis. Not sure what bamgg stands for. __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

10-08-2012, 10:43 PM	#248
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! nice Have you taken the truck muddin yet? Or climbed a mountain? __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-09-2012, 01:15 AM	#249
72KAY20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 171	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! No muddin or mountain climbing for this one.....yet! Here are a couple pics of my 78 K20, quite a few years ago, with a little mud on the tires Attached Images __________________ 72Kay20 Bel Air, MD 1972 Hugger Orange K20 LWB 350, 4wd, 4spd Sm465, Dana 44, HO52 Other Toys 69 Cortez Silver Z28 86 White Buick T Type

10-09-2012, 06:12 PM	#250
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 72 K20 Cab Body & Paint Complete! __________________ project: "my happy mess"

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