Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dyno · 12-09-2010, 11:04 AM

I've been working on this build for a year and just finished it up. I've had this truck for almost 20 years and have primarily used it for ranch work and hunting. I broke a valve spring on a hunting trip last year and one thing led to another. Here's some old pics I dug up:

dyno · 12-09-2010, 11:09 AM

So here we go...I rebuilt the top end of the motor, started detailing things out in the engine compartment. Then I got a wild hair and said "I need a winter project." Figured it would be a great project to do with my 12 year old boy.

dyno · 12-09-2010, 11:19 AM

Well, all that engine compartment detailing was a waste of time. Time for frame off! The old gal was full of rust and bondo so the only original sheetmetal I kept was the raw cab. All other panels and bed came off donor rigs. Stripped the whole truck down to bare metal.

I probably should have gotten a different cab as well due to all the rust around the window channel. What a pain that was to fix.

Epoxy primed everything, then filler primer, block sanded twice:

spudz · 12-09-2010, 11:19 AM

looks good so far!

Gordonr1973 · 12-09-2010, 11:22 AM

Looks great....you have a really nice garage too with lots of space & light to work!

dyno · 12-09-2010, 11:23 AM

I spent weeks looking at metallic orange colors, finally decided on Nissan A17 Lemans Orange Metallic used on the 350Z. Went with Valspar 999 base and Valspar clear. I had huge problems with fisheyes in the clear so I hosed on 8 coats, cut and buffed whole rig.

dyno · 12-09-2010, 11:30 AM

Well, here she is all put back together. I always like the 73 egg crate grille so I modded the core support to accept it. I also changed out the round headlights it had for the rectangle style.

dyno · 12-09-2010, 11:35 AM

I wanted to use some tasteful diamond plate inside so I did the rockers and dash insert. I always hated those door speakers so I went with the stock dash speaker and AM FM AC Delco radio.

dyno · 12-09-2010, 11:39 AM

Well, that's about it. It was a great project my son and I. He is all fired up now and wants to get started on one of his own!

Jonboy · 12-09-2010, 12:19 PM

Truck turned out great. Definitely a different look with the 73-4 grille and square lamps, but I dig it. Good work.

dyno · 12-09-2010, 01:17 PM

Thanks. Yep, the grill swap was a huge pain but I like it too. I had to swap out the upper radiator grille panel and changed the hood latch from cable type to outside latch. Also had to fab brackets to mount the grill to. The headlight swap was easy as all the mounting holes were there.

lycominghunter · 12-09-2010, 01:50 PM

That is awesome. I've got the same truck...your's is just a lot nicer! HA. Great work!

manimal · 12-09-2010, 02:12 PM

That truck is gorgeous! Nice work.

kikkegek · 12-09-2010, 02:45 PM

wow! nice looking truck!

good work! must be nice to have the space to do a build like that!

*87 chevy silverado* · 12-09-2010, 05:44 PM

how did you do the diamond plate on the tail gate?

nice truck

dyno · 12-09-2010, 05:50 PM

I just glued a piece of hardwood to the back of the aluminum plate with PL400 subfloor adhesive, and screwed it on from the backside with wood screws thru the stock holes. It sits in there perfect and is very secure. The tough part was modding the trim around the tailgate latch.

*87 chevy silverado* · 12-09-2010, 06:11 PM

i was thinking on doing that one day.thanks for the info.

*nbpro* · 12-09-2010, 06:31 PM

Nice work love the Orange Metallic

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-09-2010, 06:39 PM

Very nice job! That truck looks really nice. That is a nice shop too! I also spy'd a nice K5. Is that a project of your too?

Dalaigh · 12-09-2010, 06:53 PM

That colour is the exact same colour I painted my Vstar only I put Candy Apple Red in with the clear.

Truck looks great! What size tires are on it?

dyno · 12-09-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice job! That truck looks really nice. That is a nice shop too! I also spy'd a nice K5. Is that a project of your too?

Yep, I did the Blazer about 10 years ago. I sold it this summer. Pretty hard to part with, but got big bucks for it to help ease the pain!

dyno · 12-09-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalaigh

That colour is the exact same colour I painted my Vstar only I put Candy Apple Red in with the clear.

Truck looks great! What size tires are on it?

My favorite size; 255/85r16

russgt · 12-11-2010, 11:31 PM

Beautifull truck! Who made the front bumper? I know that warn use to make one like that but no longer does. I have been searching for one for a while

sandnuriz · 12-11-2010, 11:35 PM

Looks great

justpball · 12-12-2010, 09:33 AM

Very nice build! Truck looks great!

12-09-2010, 11:04 AM	#1
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic I've been working on this build for a year and just finished it up. I've had this truck for almost 20 years and have primarily used it for ranch work and hunting. I broke a valve spring on a hunting trip last year and one thing led to another. Here's some old pics I dug up: __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

12-09-2010, 11:09 AM	#2
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic So here we go...I rebuilt the top end of the motor, started detailing things out in the engine compartment. Then I got a wild hair and said "I need a winter project." Figured it would be a great project to do with my 12 year old boy. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

12-09-2010, 11:19 AM	#3
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic Well, all that engine compartment detailing was a waste of time. Time for frame off! The old gal was full of rust and bondo so the only original sheetmetal I kept was the raw cab. All other panels and bed came off donor rigs. Stripped the whole truck down to bare metal. I probably should have gotten a different cab as well due to all the rust around the window channel. What a pain that was to fix. Epoxy primed everything, then filler primer, block sanded twice: __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

12-09-2010, 11:19 AM	#4
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic looks good so far! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

12-09-2010, 11:22 AM	#5
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic Looks great....you have a really nice garage too with lots of space & light to work! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

12-09-2010, 11:23 AM	#6
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic I spent weeks looking at metallic orange colors, finally decided on Nissan A17 Lemans Orange Metallic used on the 350Z. Went with Valspar 999 base and Valspar clear. I had huge problems with fisheyes in the clear so I hosed on 8 coats, cut and buffed whole rig. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

12-09-2010, 11:30 AM	#7
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic Well, here she is all put back together. I always like the 73 egg crate grille so I modded the core support to accept it. I also changed out the round headlights it had for the rectangle style. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

12-09-2010, 11:35 AM	#8
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic I wanted to use some tasteful diamond plate inside so I did the rockers and dash insert. I always hated those door speakers so I went with the stock dash speaker and AM FM AC Delco radio. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

12-09-2010, 11:39 AM	#9
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic Well, that's about it. It was a great project my son and I. He is all fired up now and wants to get started on one of his own! __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

12-09-2010, 12:19 PM	#10
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic Truck turned out great. Definitely a different look with the 73-4 grille and square lamps, but I dig it. Good work. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

12-09-2010, 01:17 PM	#11
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic Thanks. Yep, the grill swap was a huge pain but I like it too. I had to swap out the upper radiator grille panel and changed the hood latch from cable type to outside latch. Also had to fab brackets to mount the grill to. The headlight swap was easy as all the mounting holes were there. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

12-09-2010, 01:50 PM	#12
lycominghunter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kimberton, Pennsylvania Posts: 53	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic That is awesome. I've got the same truck...your's is just a lot nicer! HA. Great work!

12-09-2010, 02:12 PM	#13
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic That truck is gorgeous! Nice work. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

12-09-2010, 02:45 PM	#14
kikkegek Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Netherlands, The Hague Posts: 1,518	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic wow! nice looking truck! good work! must be nice to have the space to do a build like that! __________________ My dreamride / project:1977 GMC C15 Suburban In storage: Monster - 1974 GMC Suburban 25hundred Sold : Chevrolet Suburban K20 Silverado 1986 Guide: real HID projectors for 4x6 headlights link: DIY LED TAILLIGHTS

12-09-2010, 05:44 PM	#15
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12-09-2010, 05:50 PM	#16
dyno Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 352	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic I just glued a piece of hardwood to the back of the aluminum plate with PL400 subfloor adhesive, and screwed it on from the backside with wood screws thru the stock holes. It sits in there perfect and is very secure. The tough part was modding the trim around the tailgate latch. __________________ "Built- not bought" 1958 GMC 150 4x4 in progress 1980 K20- Restored 1985 K3500 Flatbed 58 GMC 4x4 build thread: http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=557675

12-09-2010, 06:11 PM	#17
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic i was thinking on doing that one day.thanks for the info.

12-09-2010, 06:31 PM	#18
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic Nice work love the Orange Metallic

12-09-2010, 06:39 PM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,135	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic Very nice job! That truck looks really nice. That is a nice shop too! I also spy'd a nice K5. Is that a project of your too? __________________ 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.*

12-09-2010, 06:53 PM	#20
Dalaigh Canadian Trucker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarnia, ont canada Posts: 648	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic That colour is the exact same colour I painted my Vstar only I put Candy Apple Red in with the clear. Truck looks great! What size tires are on it?

12-11-2010, 11:31 PM	#23
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vernon, WI Posts: 904	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic Beautifull truck! Who made the front bumper? I know that warn use to make one like that but no longer does. I have been searching for one for a while __________________ 68 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 07 Sierra Z71 17 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

12-11-2010, 11:35 PM	#24
sandnuriz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bakersfield,Ca. Posts: 340	Re: Just completed; '80 K20 4x4 Orange Metallic Looks great __________________ 57 Chevy shortbed,327,Muncie 4 speed,12 Bolt rear end(current project) It's your ride build it the way you want !!!!!!!!!!

12-12-2010, 09:33 AM	#25
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