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Re: 72 k20 project
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  I know it'll all help. If my frame wasn't as tall and thick as it is, I'd be more worried. But it should be fine. (We'll see.) 
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08-09-2012, 01:55 AM
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Re: 72 k20 project
incredible fab work as always keep it up man!
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08-18-2012, 10:44 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Thanks!
i finally got around to drawing and cutting/forming/welding the under engine crossmember. this will be bolt in as well to facilitate removal of the drivetrain should that be necessary. it needs the welds finished and then i can get the frame mounting points blasted out. i think i will be able to remove all of my angle iron bracing after that! i had to toss in a few flared holes for that race truck feel, and as a plus to the cool factor they actually make the material stiffer.  the spreader tubes are welded in at the bolt holes here  approximation of the placement. holding it with my hand and taking a picture was a bit challenging. it will be forward of the axle housing to avoid interference. hopefull it will help lend some rigidity to the steering box area as well.  Ryan |
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08-19-2012, 10:47 AM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Just spent the last hour going through your build- nice work! Subscribed.
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08-19-2012, 08:45 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Thanks!
finished the welds and got all excited and painted it as well.  hung off a strap so i can measure up the frame sides.  tucked up close to the pan.  ryan |
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08-19-2012, 09:20 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Awesome job on that thing, it looks great!
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08-20-2012, 01:30 AM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Nice work on your cross member!
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08-20-2012, 04:48 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Looks great man love the flared holes
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08-23-2012, 10:11 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
thanks guys!
i got the front crossmember mounted. hacked some parts out in the ol skool method instead of waiting for the draftsman to get them sent out to the machine.  i also hacked apart my pirated B&W and got that partially installed. i still have to connect it to the other 2x4 crossmember somehow but i need a few winks to think on it  Ryan |
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09-02-2012, 09:42 PM
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i finished up mounting the B&W this afternoon. probably paint tomorrow
i ended up using the 2"x2"x3/8" angle that is included with the B&W and then tied it all together with some 2" square.   the underside 
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02-22-2018, 11:34 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
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what did the b&w come from? looking to do something similar. Thanks!
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09-02-2012, 10:18 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Looks good, I don't think its going anywhere!
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09-04-2012, 02:33 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
That looks very nice. I was trying to figure out how I wanted to do my B&W and I think my truck is going to be getting the frame boxed now.
That will make it a lot easier to do the hitch, and it will be a lot stronger. Great work!
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09-04-2012, 04:43 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Nice work, subscribed! I think we're probably dang near neighbors....
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09-04-2012, 08:19 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
thanks guys!
Ryan, i am happy with how it came out but if you follow along the same lines i would just space the crossmembers as such to allow the hitch to sit on both of them. i wasnt smart enough to measure an actual hitch when i put the crossmembers in. i was still thinking that i would build my own at the time so it wouldnt matter. either way im sure yours will come out great. Quote:
we surely are! aztec is only 40 minutes or so from here. but damn is it alot warmer down there |
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09-08-2012, 05:15 PM
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so i did this earlier today. it has some good stuff that ill probably use for mine. its not perfect but the bed is in better shape than mine and i can use the front clip as well. i think i am going back to 72 front instead of the 67. i know of another bed on a trailer that is in almost perfect shape and i may be able to trade for that one but who knows. i may put this back together with the 67 front and sell it for a flatbed or something? i may turn it into a shortbed for my wife!
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09-09-2012, 11:16 AM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Very nice. From that pic, it almost looks like you could drive that truck the way it is. I see you're finally using a real truck to do the work now.
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09-09-2012, 05:07 PM
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it runs and drives, but it would need some tuning and all that to go up and down the road. the steering joints are all pretty well gone too. but we cruised around the block with it just fine. and yeah i have a ford pulling work duty right now. my chevy/ford/dodge frankenstein is taking that over when i get done though. i have always like the 90s fords. comfortable and with a 460 or 7.3 they work pretty good too.
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09-09-2012, 11:32 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
so i made the green truck back into a 72 today and the new truck into a 67.
  ryan Last edited by ryanroo; 09-11-2012 at 08:10 AM. |
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09-10-2012, 01:55 AM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Man that is a sweet parts truck and will be cool to flip. Nice score man. And I agree with the frankenstein trucks taking over the work scene. Haha! I think my friend wants to use mine to pull his pulling truck to Texas in October. Uh, I better get on it.
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09-10-2012, 08:03 AM
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That would make a statement! its close to drivable isnt it?
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09-10-2012, 03:32 PM
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09-10-2012, 08:02 PM
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anything farther along than mine looks close to me!! |
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09-12-2012, 02:46 AM
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One of these days, haha. Now I have to cut pieces to box the rear frame. Peer pressure sucks.
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09-10-2012, 11:40 PM
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Re: 72 k20 project
Late to the party but subscribed. Keep up the excellent work! Pete
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