72 K30 Build

[rgreathouse]

looking good! can't wait to see the bed on it.

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by flashed

What an upgrade ,LOL.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I knew that's how you Utahians rolled! You probably just had the Diesel Brahs build that for ya quick.

Ha, gotta admit I really get a kick out of this Rollz! Sure would make a great sister wife hauler!

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Least ya got compensated! I have been reading your thread thru my cell for the most part unless I'm posting pic's in my build, cell phones just don't do your truck justice! that is one beautiful truck!

That’s really nice of you too say Mike, I appreciate it thank you! You’re doing a great job on the Swamp Rat. Honestly the bed deal is working out pretty sweet, got the really good deal and when we are done I won’t even have to walk around the truck to fill it up!

Originally Posted by rgreathouse

looking good! can't wait to see the bed on it.

Thanks rgreathouse me too!



Hood is on!

Flatbed update; It’s go time now we own it, went down last Friday to conclude business and arrange the transportation of the bed to our install vendor (no charge to us). Next stop was Semi Service to make sure that we’re on their schedule. Wanted to meet the service department representative and get an idea of how things are going to work. http://www.semiservice.com

[flashed]

This has got to be the best K30 in existence .

[Dieselwrencher]

That all looks pristine! I had the same issues when I put my doors together on my 72. I was really nervous trying not to scratch the paint getting the new, bad wiper off. What a bad deal. Haha

[JJorgensen52]

What is this?? I'm gone for a measly two months and when I come back, you've done built the whole truck.

For real though, it's looking fantastic. Also love your method for bleeding the brakes, I'll remember that next time

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That all looks pristine! I had the same issues when I put my doors together on my 72. I was really nervous trying not to scratch the paint getting the new, bad wiper off. What a bad deal. Haha

Thanks Ryan! Yep me too, almost impossible not to scratch up stuff when your messing with these. Used tape several times to help protect the finish and did a round of touchup after removing the first just prior to installing the second new set.

Originally Posted by JJorgensen52

What is this?? I'm gone for a measly two months and when I come back, you've done built the whole truck.

For real though, it's looking fantastic. Also love your method for bleeding the brakes, I'll remember that next time

Yes sir, it’s been milked long enough and with the bed install date quickly approaching, it’s go time! Thanks a lot Jim, you and your build have been a great help! How’s that huge shop your building coming along?



Got the inner fenders installed, buttoned up the last under the hood to do’s… while some new stuff showed up. Needed to rework the new grill insert just a little (quik sand & repaint) but hey LMC gave it to us for our trouble, sahweet!

[Dieselwrencher]

That was nice of them. How do those repop ones fit? I've never used one yet.

[7dee2]

I thought it fit great to the repop surround it went in, very tight, my thumbs are still sore from installing the plastic clips!



Yes, the K30’s getting its face! Used all original OEM brackets behind the surround and grill. Riveted it in place with a new install kit, I’ve got no complaints about the repop stuff. LMC did offer to send another grill after they saw the pics. After waiting a couple days and getting out my best grills it seemed the quickest solution was to do a quick repair on the new grill rather than wait for another to arrive.

[Dieselwrencher]

That's great the outer fits great! I've wondered how they actually did. The price isn't bad when you think how many hours you'll have in straightening and polishing an OEM one. I have over 40hrs in the one for my 72 and it isn't done yet. It won't be going on it now either due to my front bumper. Guess I have to find another truck to put it on. Haha

[7dee2]

Me too, inquiring minds! But I’ll say these repro pieces are pretty nice, and fit very well. Sprung for the whole enchilada including LMC’S premium bumper.



Here’s with the bumper installed and an open garage door for some light. Hadn’t started it since the front clip went on, everything seems to be functioning AOK! Hopped in and moved it back and forth a little, running the AC and radio for a few minutes as well. Really, big grin followed!

Flatbed update; Plan is to drop the fuel tank and spin it around for our left-hand fill bed (righty to a lefty). Get it out of the garage and go for a test putt around the block prior to loading it up for our Tuesday install appointment. Once it’s back I’ll start the shake down process.

[Dieselwrencher]

You should be very proud! That is very so nice and you completed the build really fast too. This is gong to be a sweet rig for years to come!

[swamp rat]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

You should be very proud! That is very so nice and you completed the build really fast too. This is gong to be a sweet rig for years to come!

Naw, what he should be doing is building my truck for me! LOL!

[rgunlock]

Sprinting for the finish - looks great - exciting! Truck looks like it is ready to go and its wondering whatcha waiting for?

[ryanroo]

i need to check in here more often! fantastic work, Brett! this thing is amazing.

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

You should be very proud! That is very so nice and you completed the build really fast too. This is gong to be a sweet rig for years to come!

Thanks Ryan, I’ve really appreciated your comments.

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Naw, what he should be doing is building my truck for me! LOL!

You’re doing such a great job on your truck Mike, I’d just mess it up! Wish you were closer and I’d be over to borrow that blast cabinet of yours!

Originally Posted by rgunlock

Sprinting for the finish - looks great - exciting! Truck looks like it is ready to go and its wondering whatcha waiting for?

Thanks Rick, your right especially this last pic! Really can’t wait to start enjoying this truck.

Originally Posted by ryanroo

i need to check in here more often! fantastic work, Brett! this thing is amazing.

Thank you, Ryan that’s really very nice of you to say!




All ready to go.

[7dee2]

Did this trying to back up the drive way, oops! Made it around the block (talking a big .6 miles showing now! ), I'm sure they won’t have any trouble with the truck while getting the bed installed. Ha, last pic is the Where’s Waldo for the day…

[Dieselwrencher]

Very nice! Is that the shipping depot to get it sent to me? Haha

[Zane M]

This truck is so stunning! Amazing attention to detail. I can't wait for the pics after the bed is installed!

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice! Is that the shipping depot to get it sent to me? Haha

Ha, is that what it's doing there!

Originally Posted by Zane M

This truck is so stunning! Amazing attention to detail. I can't wait for the pics after the bed is installed!

Thanks Zane!




It's back!

[7dee2]

Got almost 15 miles so far.

[rgunlock]

saweet!!!

[rgreathouse]

looks amazing! flatbed fits the truck great.

[flashed]

That is one FINE truck and the bed is perfect .

[Dieselwrencher]

I have to say, after all your hassles and long wait for the bed, it sure does look great on there! And quit going to get ice cream and drive that thing. Haha

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by rgunlock

saweet!!!

Thanks Rick!

Originally Posted by rgreathouse

looks amazing! flatbed fits the truck great.

Thank you rgreathouse!

Originally Posted by flashed

That is one FINE truck and the bed is perfect .

Thanks flashed!

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I have to say, after all your hassles and long wait for the bed, it sure does look great on there! And quit going to get ice cream and drive that thing. Haha

Thanks Ryan, hope I wasn’t whining too much about the hoops that had to be jumped through to make that bed happen. You know, driving the big vanilla ice cream sandwich with Ice Cream Man playing on the radio is just the bestest!



Got to give kudos to Semi Service and their shop forum (Andrew Roberts) they did a great job, very happy with the results.

Hoping our luck continues to hold, truck goes straight down the road with hands off the steering, ride quality is far better than I thought it would be. Steering wheel was off center a smidge and the console trim ring was vibrating a little, both took just a few minutes to adjust. Haven’t plugged in the GVOD yet, trying to get 25 miles city first (that's a lot of ice cream ) and then take it up on the highway. Ran it up to 40+ mph no problem, seems fairly peppy for being a tank!

While waiting for the K30 to come back my boys helped bring the Camaro project out of our storage unit. We’ll get the K30 dialed and start on this one next.