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tommys72 · 05-10-2015, 05:08 PM

Wow Tom! Very nice work. You sure you didn't swap engines on us super quick? You're going to be winning awards as soon as you take her to shows.

Tom

**skrenly** · 05-10-2015, 05:11 PM

Thomas,
I see a new sideline in your future.
I'm bringing my K5 to you this SEPT.
Steve

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-10-2015, 08:38 PM

Looking great Tom. Awesome job keep going. Love your truck by the way.....

**TBONE1964** · 05-10-2015, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommys72

Wow Tom! Very nice work. You sure you didn't swap engines on us super quick? You're going to be winning awards as soon as you take her to shows.

Tom

Thank you T,

I have a lot of work to do before show time but I appreciate the compliment. Never thought of showing it, just want it to be as close to correct as I can get it.

Take care,
Tom

**TBONE1964** · 05-10-2015, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skrenly

Thomas,
I see a new sideline in your future.
I'm bringing my K5 to you this SEPT.
Steve

Thank you Steve,

It is a lot of fun and a lot of work gathering the items to get it back to original, or as close as I can. I look forward to having the complete compartment done as well as just the engine.

I'll keep SEPT in mind Steve

and hope I have slowed down on the cluster business at least for a short time. Very busy now with it.

Take care,
Tom

**TBONE1964** · 05-10-2015, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looking great Tom. Awesome job keep going. Love your truck by the way.....

Thank you Dale,

I appreciate the nice comments. Love the K20's

Take care,
Tom

BLT gmc · 05-11-2015, 09:31 AM

Nice work. PM sent, Bruce

**TBONE1964** · 05-14-2015, 01:09 AM

Finally, it has all come together and the big red dial hubs are installed. I am very pleased with how this all came out. It was due primarily to the help of Pete (DeadheadNM). I could not have done this with out his help. The hubs are awesome and you can turn them from free to lock and back just as easy as turning the knob on a gum ball machine

. I am only missing one Sicer emblem for the dial to be 100% complete. Not sure if they were suppose to be there but I like it with the Spicer emblems.

Still addressing some under hood details. Carpet is coming this weekend. That is going to be a nice addition as well.

Stay tuned...

Take care,
Tom

Daddy'O · 05-14-2015, 06:47 AM

Very nice work Tom. Your truck is looking great!

**DeadheadNM** · 05-14-2015, 09:58 AM

Looks great Tom - thanks for posting pics. I'll keep an eye out for a Spicer insert. Pete

7dee2 · 05-14-2015, 10:32 AM

Looking good Tom!

**TBONE1964** · 05-14-2015, 08:44 PM

Thank you kind gentlemen for the nice comments. Looking ahead, I cannot wait to get some wider steels and bigger tires on this baby.

Take care,
Tom

**TBONE1964** · 07-05-2015, 06:51 PM

Hello all,

Hope you all are having a great holiday weekend. I have had a little time to work on the K20 this weekend. The weather here is very hot and dry and will knock the wind out of your sails real quick but it does not hold me back to much

I recently scored a correct 4x4 dip stick tube and stick as well as a fuel line from carb to pump. I want to thank a very nice member who knows who he is for the valve cover decal. It made all of the difference in the appearance under the hood in my opinion.

I also have the plug wires installed with the correct wire looms but need to trim the wired down some. They are a little bit long for my liking.

I am going to wait until all the work is complete on the engine and it has fired and running OK before I place the fan and shroud. I do not want to risk breaking the shroud by working over it and it is actually much nicer to climb in with both feet with out the shroud and fan in the way.

It should not be much longer before it is ready for some miles. I am going to put in the new carpet, chrome t case handle and do some detail work on the trans shifter and shift boot and rings.

After that, I plan to remove and paint the inner fenders and core support.

I only wish I had a shop so I could do more at once but then again, it may not be back on the road for a long time. It may be better this way

Take care,
Tom

sboris · 07-05-2015, 09:04 PM

Nice transformation under the hood. Looks great!

57taskforce · 07-05-2015, 09:22 PM

Man that is a great looking truck! Very nice work!

**DeadheadNM** · 07-06-2015, 10:49 AM

Nice work Tom!

Just a thought, you might consider adding a stainless cowl screen to the "to do" list in order to keep leaves and other debris out of the vents and the cab. I've been really pleased with these screens and have painted or powder coated them.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-06-2015, 12:03 PM

Looking great!

WarMonger · 07-06-2015, 01:37 PM

That engine compartment is looking good.

**TBONE1964** · 07-06-2015, 09:23 PM

Thank you for the kind words everyone. Thank you Pete for the cowl screen suggestion. It is funny you mention that because I do notice the trucks here that sit out doors for a while will get a cowl full of pine needles and other debris.

Stay tuned for more exciting changes.

Take care,
Tom

**69 MOD** · 07-06-2015, 10:31 PM

Nice truck Tom, as a recipient of one of your tach dashes I can say that you've made many people happy with your work and it's nice to see you enjoying something for yourself...

The people willing to help you out is a true sign of how you've impacted others.

Enjoy the truck, it's beautiful!

MOD

(If I could help out with anything I sure would but it's looking like you have it covered)

Sicklajoie · 07-06-2015, 10:47 PM

Looks awesome!

**DaHos** · 07-07-2015, 06:34 AM

Like !!!

**TBONE1964** · 09-16-2015, 03:54 AM

Again, thank you all for the kind words. Thought is was time for an update.

My time has been busy with other obligations lately so it has been a slow go.

The K20 has fired but not happy with the carb performance. I was not getting a shot of fuel through the accelerator pump. Instead of pulling the lid for a new pump rubber, I elected to just rebuild the carb. Good thing as it was pretty ugly inside.

For the short while it was fired up, it did sound real nice with no exhaust leak which was what started all of this in the first place

I also removed the floor mat and very impressed with the condition of the floor, especially at the kick panel area. It is very solid.

Pictures at 11

Take care,
Tom

05-10-2015, 05:08 PM	#76
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: My new K20 Wow Tom! Very nice work. You sure you didn't swap engines on us super quick? You're going to be winning awards as soon as you take her to shows. Tom __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

05-10-2015, 05:11 PM	#77
skrenly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 1,085	Re: My new K20 Thomas, I see a new sideline in your future. I'm bringing my K5 to you this SEPT. Steve

05-10-2015, 08:38 PM	#78
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: My new K20 Looking great Tom. Awesome job keep going. Love your truck by the way..... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

05-11-2015, 09:31 AM	#82
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,109	Re: My new K20 Nice work. PM sent, Bruce

05-14-2015, 01:09 AM	#83
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: My new K20 Finally, it has all come together and the big red dial hubs are installed. I am very pleased with how this all came out. It was due primarily to the help of Pete (DeadheadNM). I could not have done this with out his help. The hubs are awesome and you can turn them from free to lock and back just as easy as turning the knob on a gum ball machine . I am only missing one Sicer emblem for the dial to be 100% complete. Not sure if they were suppose to be there but I like it with the Spicer emblems. Still addressing some under hood details. Carpet is coming this weekend. That is going to be a nice addition as well. Stay tuned... Take care, Tom Attached Images __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

05-14-2015, 06:47 AM	#84
Daddy'O Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesboro, Texas Posts: 932	Re: My new K20 Very nice work Tom. Your truck is looking great! __________________ Cheers - Wayne Our Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=620966 '55 Wagon Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=689157 1971 Cheyenne Super Ochre/White LWB 350 Auto - my son's truck "Nancy" 1972 GMC K2500 Custom 4X4 Olive LWB 400 SB 4-speed -"Greenie" - Restoration to begin after the '55 Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

05-14-2015, 09:58 AM	#85
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05-14-2015, 10:32 AM	#86
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05-14-2015, 08:44 PM	#87
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: My new K20 Thank you kind gentlemen for the nice comments. Looking ahead, I cannot wait to get some wider steels and bigger tires on this baby. Take care, Tom __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

07-05-2015, 06:51 PM	#88
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: My new K20 Hello all, Hope you all are having a great holiday weekend. I have had a little time to work on the K20 this weekend. The weather here is very hot and dry and will knock the wind out of your sails real quick but it does not hold me back to much I recently scored a correct 4x4 dip stick tube and stick as well as a fuel line from carb to pump. I want to thank a very nice member who knows who he is for the valve cover decal. It made all of the difference in the appearance under the hood in my opinion. I also have the plug wires installed with the correct wire looms but need to trim the wired down some. They are a little bit long for my liking. I am going to wait until all the work is complete on the engine and it has fired and running OK before I place the fan and shroud. I do not want to risk breaking the shroud by working over it and it is actually much nicer to climb in with both feet with out the shroud and fan in the way. It should not be much longer before it is ready for some miles. I am going to put in the new carpet, chrome t case handle and do some detail work on the trans shifter and shift boot and rings. After that, I plan to remove and paint the inner fenders and core support. I only wish I had a shop so I could do more at once but then again, it may not be back on the road for a long time. It may be better this way Take care, Tom Attached Images __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

07-05-2015, 09:04 PM	#89
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: My new K20 Nice transformation under the hood. Looks great! __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

07-05-2015, 09:22 PM	#90
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07-06-2015, 10:49 AM	#91
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,290	Re: My new K20 Nice work Tom! Just a thought, you might consider adding a stainless cowl screen to the "to do" list in order to keep leaves and other debris out of the vents and the cab. I've been really pleased with these screens and have painted or powder coated them. __________________ 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

07-06-2015, 12:03 PM	#92
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: My new K20 Looking great! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-06-2015, 01:37 PM	#93
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07-06-2015, 09:23 PM	#94
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: My new K20 Thank you for the kind words everyone. Thank you Pete for the cowl screen suggestion. It is funny you mention that because I do notice the trucks here that sit out doors for a while will get a cowl full of pine needles and other debris. Stay tuned for more exciting changes. Take care, Tom __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

07-06-2015, 10:31 PM	#95
69 MOD Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lino Lakes, MN Posts: 362	Re: My new K20 Nice truck Tom, as a recipient of one of your tach dashes I can say that you've made many people happy with your work and it's nice to see you enjoying something for yourself... The people willing to help you out is a true sign of how you've impacted others. Enjoy the truck, it's beautiful! MOD (If I could help out with anything I sure would but it's looking like you have it covered) __________________ Chad '71 GMC 2500 Custom Ol Blue '72 Custom Deluxe Highlander Stuffed Olive '73 Trans Am '13 Silverado 2500 Duramax Storm Trooper

07-06-2015, 10:47 PM	#96
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09-16-2015, 03:54 AM	#98
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: My new K20 Again, thank you all for the kind words. Thought is was time for an update. My time has been busy with other obligations lately so it has been a slow go. The K20 has fired but not happy with the carb performance. I was not getting a shot of fuel through the accelerator pump. Instead of pulling the lid for a new pump rubber, I elected to just rebuild the carb. Good thing as it was pretty ugly inside. For the short while it was fired up, it did sound real nice with no exhaust leak which was what started all of this in the first place I also removed the floor mat and very impressed with the condition of the floor, especially at the kick panel area. It is very solid. Pictures at 11 Take care, Tom __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C

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