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**JIMs70GMC** · 05-15-2015, 06:19 AM

As the stars line up, hopefully I will have a new build starting this weekend. It has been awhile since I sold my last project truck almost 10 years ago. This one will be slightly different, a lot of the mechanicals are done. I am buying a project from a guy that just lost the desire to finish. Then he went and bought a F350 w/ 7.3.

Anyways, here's what I am getting:

1984 K20 with CUCV axles (4.56 gears and Detroit), GM performance 350, Raptor 700R4 and NP208. Crossover steering done sitting on 35s with 6" all spring lift. Rear disc brakes. Cab is gutted and almost ready for paint. All front sheet metal is off. He has put a couple years into.

My biggest problem will be keeping my oldest son from hi-jacking the project and trying to put a Cummins in it!

Pictures to follow........

**special-K** · 05-15-2015, 07:34 AM

Can't go wrong with that. Sounds like my buddy's '85 GMC K1500 he put K30 axles, rear disc, locker, and built a TPI350 for. He sold it with the body never touched, but he upgraded the interior to black and even had the late Suburban AM/FM/CD in it. The tailgate had a dealer badge from Williamsburg, so it spent most of it's years not too far from you. I gave him my 4L80E/NP241 for it but he decided to sell it...for $7k. He just told me the guy did the body and now it's for sale for $12k. "Catchy Build Name", I like that!
If you don't mind, I'll show a few pictures for comparison

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-15-2015, 01:48 PM

Very nice Tim.

Bladeboy1998 · 05-15-2015, 06:22 PM

I'd be interested to see how this works out! I'm in!

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-18-2015, 10:37 AM

Got the truck home yesterday. Then it started raining and had to cover it up. I will get some pics today.

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-18-2015, 10:38 AM

One of things I missed was the rim size, 15x14 with 2" of offset. Not the size I wanted, I might look for some 16" or 17" rims, 10-12" wide and some nice 37s.

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-25-2015, 06:12 PM

Here's some pics of interior, I have her covered until I get the glass in.

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-25-2015, 06:13 PM

Here's some of the running gear. It was very bright out today.

**JIMs70GMC** · 05-25-2015, 06:19 PM

Progress, 1 week in:

fenders, inner fenders, doors and hood on. Routed headlight wiring harness, hooked up grounds. Head lights in as well as grill/headlight trim. The guy I got the truck off of did a good job of saving the hardware.

Plans for the following week:

windshield and back glass in
Engine has some vacuum line issues to resolve: vac advance, pcv valve and vacuum supply to climate controls.
Also need to adjust the TV cable, I think I will just buy the holly brackets and use a new TV cable I have.

I need to snap a pic when the cover is off the truck too.

**JIMs70GMC** · 01-22-2016, 12:40 PM

Just a little update. Sold the 15" rims/tires and mounted some 37" Goodyear's on M/T classic 2s. I have put about 900 miles on her. I also had the rear driveshaft lengthened. The PO had blanked off the firewall where the AC/heater components went so I plan on getting a universal heater to mount on the firewall. I also rebuilt the carb and got the timing set.

**JIMs70GMC** · 07-26-2016, 12:46 PM

Been awhile for an update. I replaced the driver side window motor and have basically been driving the truck every couple days. I did replace the front rotors and repack the wheel bearings.

This is the best picture I have at work, I will try and post a better one. I also replaced the tailgate with one from the K30 I just got. So my Scottsdale has a Silverado tailgate.

**JIMs70GMC** · 10-19-2016, 08:14 PM

Time for an update. I replaced the dash pad and bought a long step side bed that was on a 1986 K20.

**JIMs70GMC** · 11-12-2016, 07:37 PM

Long step bed is on.

swamp rat · 11-14-2016, 01:02 AM

I like the bed, would like to see it all one color!

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-02-2016, 06:25 PM

Picked up some new (mfr date 2012) OZs. Had them mounted on some old school slots. I ordered the lug nuts from rock auto. I also test fitted one of the mags on my K5.

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-02-2016, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp rat

I like the bed, would like to see it all one color!

Soon, I hope.

ryanroo · 12-03-2016, 11:44 AM

sweet truck! looks like the previous owner was treating it right. i love the long step, been considering that same thing for my ol k20.

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-31-2016, 10:07 PM

Not sure how I feel about these, slightly taller but mounted on 16.5 x 9.75 vice the 12" wide rims. Might need some 39s!

05-15-2015, 06:19 AM	#1
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	insert "catchy build name" here As the stars line up, hopefully I will have a new build starting this weekend. It has been awhile since I sold my last project truck almost 10 years ago. This one will be slightly different, a lot of the mechanicals are done. I am buying a project from a guy that just lost the desire to finish. Then he went and bought a F350 w/ 7.3. Anyways, here's what I am getting: 1984 K20 with CUCV axles (4.56 gears and Detroit), GM performance 350, Raptor 700R4 and NP208. Crossover steering done sitting on 35s with 6" all spring lift. Rear disc brakes. Cab is gutted and almost ready for paint. All front sheet metal is off. He has put a couple years into. My biggest problem will be keeping my oldest son from hi-jacking the project and trying to put a Cummins in it! Pictures to follow........ __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-15-2015, 07:34 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Can't go wrong with that. Sounds like my buddy's '85 GMC K1500 he put K30 axles, rear disc, locker, and built a TPI350 for. He sold it with the body never touched, but he upgraded the interior to black and even had the late Suburban AM/FM/CD in it. The tailgate had a dealer badge from Williamsburg, so it spent most of it's years not too far from you. I gave him my 4L80E/NP241 for it but he decided to sell it...for $7k. He just told me the guy did the body and now it's for sale for $12k. "Catchy Build Name", I like that! If you don't mind, I'll show a few pictures for comparison __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-15-2015, 01:48 PM	#3
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Very nice Tim. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-15-2015, 06:22 PM	#4
Bladeboy1998 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 520	Re: insert "catchy build name" here I'd be interested to see how this works out! I'm in!

05-18-2015, 10:37 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Got the truck home yesterday. Then it started raining and had to cover it up. I will get some pics today. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-18-2015, 10:38 AM	#6
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here One of things I missed was the rim size, 15x14 with 2" of offset. Not the size I wanted, I might look for some 16" or 17" rims, 10-12" wide and some nice 37s. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm Last edited by JIMs70GMC; 05-18-2015 at 10:57 AM.

05-25-2015, 06:12 PM	#7
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Here's some pics of interior, I have her covered until I get the glass in. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-25-2015, 06:13 PM	#8
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Here's some of the running gear. It was very bright out today. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

05-25-2015, 06:19 PM	#9
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Progress, 1 week in: fenders, inner fenders, doors and hood on. Routed headlight wiring harness, hooked up grounds. Head lights in as well as grill/headlight trim. The guy I got the truck off of did a good job of saving the hardware. Plans for the following week: windshield and back glass in Engine has some vacuum line issues to resolve: vac advance, pcv valve and vacuum supply to climate controls. Also need to adjust the TV cable, I think I will just buy the holly brackets and use a new TV cable I have. I need to snap a pic when the cover is off the truck too. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

01-22-2016, 12:40 PM	#10
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Just a little update. Sold the 15" rims/tires and mounted some 37" Goodyear's on M/T classic 2s. I have put about 900 miles on her. I also had the rear driveshaft lengthened. The PO had blanked off the firewall where the AC/heater components went so I plan on getting a universal heater to mount on the firewall. I also rebuilt the carb and got the timing set. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

07-26-2016, 12:46 PM	#11
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Been awhile for an update. I replaced the driver side window motor and have basically been driving the truck every couple days. I did replace the front rotors and repack the wheel bearings. This is the best picture I have at work, I will try and post a better one. I also replaced the tailgate with one from the K30 I just got. So my Scottsdale has a Silverado tailgate. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

10-19-2016, 08:14 PM	#12
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Time for an update. I replaced the dash pad and bought a long step side bed that was on a 1986 K20. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

11-12-2016, 07:37 PM	#13
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Long step bed is on. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

11-14-2016, 01:02 AM	#14
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: insert "catchy build name" here I like the bed, would like to see it all one color! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-02-2016, 06:25 PM	#15
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Picked up some new (mfr date 2012) OZs. Had them mounted on some old school slots. I ordered the lug nuts from rock auto. I also test fitted one of the mags on my K5. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm



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12-03-2016, 11:44 AM	#17
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: insert "catchy build name" here sweet truck! looks like the previous owner was treating it right. i love the long step, been considering that same thing for my ol k20. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

12-31-2016, 10:07 PM	#18
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	Re: insert "catchy build name" here Not sure how I feel about these, slightly taller but mounted on 16.5 x 9.75 vice the 12" wide rims. Might need some 39s! Attached Images __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

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