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05-29-2008, 09:42 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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'72 K20 Project Starting
Just picked this up last Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa.
Not sure how far (or where) I want to take this project, but it should be fun..... it's got: a Holley 600 cfm carb on it Warn Lockouts on the front HEI Distributor 3" lift with 33x12.50 tires a little rustier than I had hoped, but still salvageable... and damn, this thing is big.... had to use a short 3 step step ladder the change the plugs, and I was in the engine bay to change the back 2 on the drivers side.... needed to add 3 qts ATF for the tranny to engage, and got the engine running. needs to have fresh gas though..... and the brakes bled better.        
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05-29-2008, 09:47 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
Good luck with the project!
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-Nate  1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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05-29-2008, 11:11 PM
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Skinned knuckles
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Longview, Washington
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
Nice start to a project! Too bad you weren't closer, I'd make you a heck of a deal on a nice bed.
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'72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January)  '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904 |
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05-30-2008, 05:26 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
I was draining bad gas out of the tank last night, and noticed that at some point in it's life, a motorcycle license plate was used as part of a cab corner repair
 the tank was really bad inside, so I ordered a new one for now.
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05-30-2008, 06:08 PM
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Skinned knuckles
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Longview, Washington
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
Oh man here again, too bad you weren't closer...
BTW, welcome from WA! And I think I'd like to see pics of that Brat w/5" lift.. 
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'72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904 |
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05-30-2008, 07:52 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
Quote:
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05-30-2008, 08:51 PM
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Skinned knuckles
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Longview, Washington
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
^^Cool^^
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'72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904 |
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06-02-2008, 01:50 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
saturday, I was able to move the beast (idled without dying), and was able to put it to the far side of the driveway, so I could access my garage again (get the Firebird out)...
got the seat out yesterday, in preparation for a new fuel tank. Need to remove the speakers and 2 amps previous owner had put under the seats. also "repaired", and I use the term very lightly, the drivers side rocker. it was replaced long ago, and was just riveted in it looks like. I just have 3 screws in it now to hold it in place, until I get a little more metal behind it for the short term. it would appear that the top of the cab is about 6-7 inches taller than my 4x4 Yukon 1500. 
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06-09-2008, 10:28 AM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
new gas tank and sending unit are in. also "fixed" the floors for the time being to get it sealed. rust converter, bedliner, and sheet metal. even recreated the "channel" between the floor and the rocker lip with some strategically placed aluminum channel.
I cleaned up what was left of the original seat cover, and used 2 rolls of some strategically placed duct tape, to repair the original seatcover, before putting on the "universal bench" cover. no real seatcover yet, as my bench has a few broken springs, and will need some foamwork later. put in some green seatbelts (inner bolts) so now "legal" for the family. and they go nicely (not) with the blue outer belts. and put in a gas pedal too also installed some door weatherstrip from a junkyard '91 Dodge Dakota. fit nicely. had to cut off about 4". also picked up a rear slider, but will wait on that install.... will try to get some new pics when it stops raining!
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06-11-2008, 10:45 PM
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Packrat
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Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
took off the old holley, and put a fairly recent rebuilt holley 4160 on.
engine seems to run well, but smokes quite a bit. really needs exhaust....
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06-12-2008, 11:38 PM
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Packrat
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
more pics...
         
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06-12-2008, 11:39 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
and one more...
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06-13-2008, 12:22 AM
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what knocking sound?
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: good ol North Dakota
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
Nice truck. I've always like the 3/4 ton 4x4's. Should be fun. I love your 'bird too. My uncle bought a '68 new back in the day. His was a red on red, 400 HO 4spd. He said he could bury the needle (140), but the front end would start coming up and would get scary. Nice rides.
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06-30-2008, 11:42 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
well.... "got the engine running" was mostly right....
it would run at idle, and move slowly on level ground, but put any load on the engine, and it obviously had problems.... bottem end was shot... since I was short on time and space. (thing is too big to even get it into my garage, it went to a shop, and is now sporting a Goodwrench crate engine... and new exhaust... they are gonne be finishing up a few things, then when I get it back, I'll get some pics of the new heart.... the drive to the shop was interesting, as I tried to maintain low RPS, but the huge blue cloud was kinda fun....
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07-31-2008, 12:56 PM
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Resident of Here
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
Anything else done? Is the shop done yet?
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07-31-2008, 02:38 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
Made a little bit of progress on my truck....
Here's the new crate 350.  Picked up a junkyard hood for $40 (in my original color too!) to replace the one damaged by a tree....    Installed junkyard tailgate ($35) and added a quick coat of paint as a sealer... old:     new:  
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07-31-2008, 02:39 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
tailgate cont.
  also added a mid-70s steering wheel. feels like a truck now  and modified some 73-87 below eyeline mirrors, to fit the original 67-72 mirror holes. pass side turned out better, but they work great....  
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07-31-2008, 03:13 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Charles City IA
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
Dude, sweet, looks awesome,
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07-31-2008, 03:43 PM
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Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
Gotta feel good having a fresh motor in there! Fun project.
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07-31-2008, 04:46 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
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still better than the 175hp stock 350. still working kinks out, as sitting for years has it's downsides... at least it was sitting on cement and didn't have grass growing up around it.....
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08-01-2008, 01:51 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
ok. now has new shoes, cylinders, and seals in back, and new pads up front. also added about 6 feet of tailpipe on each side, onto the 5" that was all that I had past the new mufflers. much quieter ride now.
was really resonating before, to where I was getting a headache
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08-01-2008, 02:09 PM
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Commander Taco Bello
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
Great progress man. Hey, how did Terry's treat ya on the brakes? I plan to completely replace my brakes this winter, MC/booster all the way to the pads. I could do it myself, but i really hate running/bending lines. i'm considering taking it to someone to do it, and it would give me a reason to talk to him about that 72 sitting out front.
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08-30-2008, 09:31 AM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
pics with new tires
    
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09-04-2008, 09:24 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
nice project, be careful with the rubber fuel line near the exhaust though.
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10-10-2008, 10:00 PM
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Packrat
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Central Iowa
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Re: '72 K20 Project Starting
I rebuilt my heat control unit, and put in a new fan switch. found that the PO had disconnected the switch and had a direct line.
still no fan, so more testing tomorrow. and hoping to install a diff bench seat tomorrow, and maybe get the radio working again
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