bp71k5
3/4 ton status
Yikes!
CK5
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My '67 build thread
- Thread starter bigbadchev84
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bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
Well i know there late, but here they are. got it fired up today with No fire. Changed out the drivers exaust manifold, i had 2 passenger side ones.
I also changed out the custom draglink and will be having a new driveline made due to custom modifications
Got some pictures of the guages installed and the dash painted up, started on a rear bumper for it, and will be going in for dual 2.5" exhaust with H pipe and flowmasters in the next few days
I also changed out the custom draglink and will be having a new driveline made due to custom modifications
Got some pictures of the guages installed and the dash painted up, started on a rear bumper for it, and will be going in for dual 2.5" exhaust with H pipe and flowmasters in the next few days
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Moody
1/2 ton status
Reminds me of the 68 3/4 ton we used to have.....327/465 with 4.56's. No power steering or brakes.....that thing was a tank and it only drove good with about two cords of wood in the back!
Yukon Jack
1/2 ton status
Sounds like more good changes coming for it.
So, you can actually fit yours in your garage - gotta like that! I could barely fit my K5 into the garage when i had the 35"s on it, haven't been able to fit the K20 in a garage in a long time.
So, you can actually fit yours in your garage - gotta like that! I could barely fit my K5 into the garage when i had the 35"s on it, haven't been able to fit the K20 in a garage in a long time.
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
Well i finally got the hood back on it and out of the garage to make room for all the stuff that ChefBear gave me. He is an awesome guy and if you guys get the chance to meet him jump on it!
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bp71k5
3/4 ton status
Pretty cool. The paint on that k5 is exactly what I'm planning to do.
ChefBear
1/2 ton status
wife
The wife thinks your awesome for making all that stuff go away. She never did see the point of having 3 sets of axels or 2 trannys and a bunch of tires and stuff... siily girl. Thanks again!
The wife thinks your awesome for making all that stuff go away. She never did see the point of having 3 sets of axels or 2 trannys and a bunch of tires and stuff...
siily girl. Thanks again!
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
Well not alot of progress, but got some more pics of where shes at, I got the inside freshened up a little bit too and the new rear bumper, goes in for exaust monday!!
smalltowncowboy
1/2 ton status
that transfercase shifter boot looks a llittle out of place lol
Looks pretty good!!
Where'd the center caps come from?
Where'd the center caps come from?
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
Well Its time for another update.........
Centercaps are corvette rallies.
I have installed a newer steering wheel out of a 1992 chevy truck- $5 craigslist score. Got some new shocks up front, painted the rims black instead of the orange, tore out the 700r4 and installed a th400/208 because the motor was pushing through the clutches in 3rd gear.
I picked up a bed in way better shape than mine for $200 another craigslist score and am in the process of putting the new one on. Due to high winds and thunderstorms today we called it a night. I need to paint the rest of the frame and change out the rear shocks.
Also having a bit of a problem with the motor wanting to get warm 210degrees I got a 165 stat in it and no fan shroud. Debating on electric fan or just throw a shroud on
I also started to noticed a grinding/scarping noise in the front end, looks like the rims are rubbing the tie-rods so i ordered up some 1/4" wheel spacers today
A guy that I work with builds these trucks as well and has a sweet extended cab 68 that he built. Ill get some pics of his in a few weeks when i head to his place. He wanted the bedside skins for his shortbox so I went to my buddies and used his plasma cutter to cut the skins off the bed. Neighbors didnt look like they aproved
Centercaps are corvette rallies.
I have installed a newer steering wheel out of a 1992 chevy truck- $5 craigslist score. Got some new shocks up front, painted the rims black instead of the orange, tore out the 700r4 and installed a th400/208 because the motor was pushing through the clutches in 3rd gear.
I picked up a bed in way better shape than mine for $200 another craigslist score and am in the process of putting the new one on. Due to high winds and thunderstorms today we called it a night. I need to paint the rest of the frame and change out the rear shocks.
Also having a bit of a problem with the motor wanting to get warm 210degrees I got a 165 stat in it and no fan shroud. Debating on electric fan or just throw a shroud on
I also started to noticed a grinding/scarping noise in the front end, looks like the rims are rubbing the tie-rods so i ordered up some 1/4" wheel spacers today
A guy that I work with builds these trucks as well and has a sweet extended cab 68 that he built. Ill get some pics of his in a few weeks when i head to his place. He wanted the bedside skins for his shortbox so I went to my buddies and used his plasma cutter to cut the skins off the bed. Neighbors didnt look like they aproved
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
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Yukon Jack
1/2 ton status
Crazy neighbors, what is not to approve??!! I'm digging it and those rims look very nice!
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
Well not a whole lot going on here to post progress or anyway, just tons of sanding/prime/sand. Got some new fenders for it and a hood. Buddy borrowed the swampers and brought over some "rollers" for me. His dad uses them at the mud bogs.
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
Oh yeah and athe new candidates for paint color, Im really leaning towards the orange, what do you guys think?
RudyO
1/2 ton status
The Orange- if you can afford it. About the only color I have ever seen that works on any vehicle (House of Colors- Tangello?)
Sunburst orange metalic or something like that?
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
Just traded the 36" swampers straight across for some 35x13.50x15 toyo m/ts The garage smells like new rubber.
ChefBear
1/2 ton status
Heavy Equipment Yellow
timeless beauty
timeless beauty
bigbadchev84
1/2 ton status
A little update. Ive been doing a tone of block sanding and as everyone that has done that knows there is a ton of work involved, but not a whole lot to post pics of. I have bought a ton of parts for it, New poly bodymounts, spring bushings, stainless braided brakelines, new gauge cluster, door sills, weatherstripping, etc.
I finally deceided on a color Its sunburst orange metallic. Base/clear. My paint guy has some serious shoulder problems and is going in for surgery this week. So he is going to teach me how to paint. I got a little gun time last sunday and did the inner side of the grille, inner fenders, inside of the fenders and the underside of the hood. Im happy with it overall, I did no prep work at all on any of the pieces painted other than wiping the crap off them and wiping them with solvent.
I also got some Als Liner and sprayed the bed, tailgate, interior, and firewall with it. I am really happy with how easy it layed out. I had it tinted body color as well. I was getting up under the dash and spilled a little on the driverside floor board, but Im gonna be running carpet and a dynamat knockoff.
I finally deceided on a color Its sunburst orange metallic. Base/clear. My paint guy has some serious shoulder problems and is going in for surgery this week. So he is going to teach me how to paint. I got a little gun time last sunday and did the inner side of the grille, inner fenders, inside of the fenders and the underside of the hood. Im happy with it overall, I did no prep work at all on any of the pieces painted other than wiping the crap off them and wiping them with solvent.
I also got some Als Liner and sprayed the bed, tailgate, interior, and firewall with it. I am really happy with how easy it layed out. I had it tinted body color as well. I was getting up under the dash and spilled a little on the driverside floor board, but Im gonna be running carpet and a dynamat knockoff.
