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Put some wood in the back to squat the suspension down and check the diff cover-tank clearance.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...u/L1040732.jpg http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...u/L1040733.jpg And I got lucky, even with a ton and a half of wood in the back I still have a bout 3/8" of clearance. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...u/L1040734.jpg |
Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread
New shoes for the K20:
17x9" Weld Racing Forged aluminum wheels with 37x12.50R17 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R Kevlar. (wheels are powder coated white for a future mod..youŽll have to wait on that) ;) http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...u/L1040738.jpg |
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Bad ass build, that fuel cell is nice with the inset fuel pump and the way it's positioned forward under the frame bend. Do you have any specs on it? I just installed a blazer tank and I'm going to have to do a lot of trimming to the bed support.
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Thanks! I would have to digg up the drawing of the cell itself. But it was custom made and I wanted the inset fuel pump to not have to modify the bed. This one is pushing the size limit on the long bed truck though, so in order to fit it into a short bed or a blazer, youŽd have to have it a lot shorter than mine. If I remember correctly (IŽll check) it is 31" long, 26.5" wide and about 14" deep on the part toward the axle and then slants up toward the bumper for some more ground clearance. The fuel pump is a 2008 GMC Sierra Denali pump, wich has all the hook ups directly on the pump. The only other thing I had to have was the fuel filler neck. I have to admit I kind of messed this one up, if I could do it again IŽd have that posissioned differently, but I made it work. The coolest part is, the entire fuel cell is mounted with stock crossmembers that have only been tweaked a bit. The cell has around 45 gal capacity and is fully made out of aluminum. IŽll look for the drawing so I can give you the exact dimensions. :chevy: |
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Can't wait to see what you do with the wheels..
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Just one more hint on what I have planned with the wheels.... ;)
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the 37Žs fit great in the rear...
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...u/L1040745.jpg but the front needs some fender mods bad. I can only turn the wheels when the fender goes between the tread blocks! ;) http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...u/L1040748.jpg starting to build a rear bumper from scratch... http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...u/L1040741.jpg |
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http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...ueltankK20.jpg Hope this helps. This is another shot of the tank with the bed off... http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...u/L1040768.jpg In this pic you can also see the mounting plates for the rear bumper. 1/2" steel plate. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q...u/L1040773.jpg |
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I hate that about big tires and these trucks. I've never liked cutting fenders but it must be done to fit the right sized tires... I'll have to cut mine to fit the 33" boggers I have.
Truck is looking great and I love the white rims. Can't wait to see the finished bumper! Are you going to paint it to match the body? |
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I will modify the fenders to the point, where you wonŽt ba able to tell they are modified unless you compare them side by side to a original fender. stay tuned for that. I must say myself, I like the white rims too and I do really like the goodyear tires as well. No, the bumper will get the same semi gloss black powdercoat as the front bumper has. At some point, the rock sliders will too... |
Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread
This truck is absolutely amazing. With the fuel cell did you have to relocate anything or did you have to run a body lift at all so it clears everything?
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Which end are you linking first front or back? Also do you have an idea of the spring rates that you are going to start with?
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Looks good with them wheels!
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Not really into lifted trucks, always preferred them a little closer to Mother Earth ;) But I just went through this whole thread and it's really inspiring! The fit and finish and build philosophy are badass.
Functionality is clearly #1 while aesthetics play a guiding role, making sure that while this truck is a very capable 4x4, it still looks damn good doing it! Killer truck! Where I've grown up, most lifted trucks are all about looking like an offroad machine, but in reality they're mostly a bunch of pavement princesses. They just make me roll my eyes now. But seeing your truck makes me want to build my own offroad rig someday :) I look forward to more updates :chevy::gmc2: |
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Thats awesome. I was trying to figure out how I can run a fuel cell so I can get rid of the saddle bag and this seems like a real simple solution. Im gonna have to reroute my exhaust though cause I have 3" pipes right down the middle of the frame.
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Thats really good to know. Thank you for the tips and advice. Just need to find my driveshaft slip yoke and I can drive it again! Its been a wild goose chase so far. Looking in to seeing what itll cost me to have a machinist make one for me.
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Thanks for the pics!
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Nope haven't found it yet. Going to check another shop this week pending a get out of work in time. Talked to a machinist about making one and it'd run me like $800 cause I'd tie him and his machines up for at least two days. If that wasn't a 16 spline shaft that thing would already be back together and the second one broken by now lol.
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