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K20chevy · 06-06-2016, 02:20 AM

Little update:

The custom made rear Deaver springs are done. Sad part, no time to work on it right now.

Also working with New Vintage USA on a custom gage setup. Stay tuned for that!

Cheers

K20chevy · 12-21-2016, 04:34 AM

Little update before the Holidays....

Deavers arrived but are just in the newly built garage at the moment. Work on the truck was slim to none due to the garage build and a little baby girl.

I did check for the front link placement and have to go back to the drawing board on that a little to make it all fit.

I did get the OEM looking custom gauge cluster and AUX gauges from New Vintage USA. I will post pics before Christmas.

I also scored a second K20 frame to now do the mock up on the suspension with so I can keep mine drivable.

The rust free Arizona bed and tailgate also arrived.

Once the front and rear suspension are done, I can start getting the AZ body ready for paint and get the interior work done and put it all back together. Let´s see how long that takes...

It´s been 15 years already, what´s another 2!?

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

1985-GMC · 12-21-2016, 12:23 PM

Are you building a second truck or did I miss something?

K20chevy · 12-22-2016, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Are you building a second truck or did I miss something?

Well, not a second pick up truck. I am restoring an old panel truck, or started to at least.

But the K20 is still the same truck. I just got another frame to mock the suspension up so I don´t have to take it apart for now and keep driving it. With all the left over parts from mock up and the old parts, I might end up building a second truck, just not as crazy as this one here.

The blue K20 is still not done, at least in my eyes. It is at about 85-90% right now.

Suspension, Body mods and the new AZ body plus paint and interior work are still left before I call this one done.

1985-GMC · 12-22-2016, 02:53 PM

Oh ok gotcha. And it'll never be done, you always find something you want to do to it haha

K20chevy · 01-03-2017, 02:31 PM

OK, so now here are some more pics.....

the new home for the truck. Finally a dedicated place to work on it!

the LED work/back up lights really help a lot and are crazy bright

oh and another rear LED shot

K20chevy · 01-03-2017, 02:37 PM

New bed from Arizona, OEM and rust free!!!

including a first gen tail gate, also OEM

K20chevy · 01-14-2017, 05:59 AM

This is the second K20 frame for the suspension mock up...

And this is how the lower links will sit on the frame

more to follow....

MTCK · 01-14-2017, 02:10 PM

Nice work to date. Congrats on the little one and on the garage. Both will be game changers!

K20chevy · 03-11-2017, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTCK

Nice work to date. Congrats on the little one and on the garage. Both will be game changers!

Thanks a lot! I am enjoying the little one a lot. So the truck takes second place right now. But of course I´ll get back to it as soon as I find some time.

K20chevy · 03-11-2017, 05:13 PM

Here are the shock hoops and how they might end up. It is getting crowded underneath the hood....

and the Deaver spring packs...

K20chevy · 03-11-2017, 05:19 PM

and a little late, but I didn´t forget... the custom gages from NVU.

They are made after the exact 78 cluster, but mathcing the new engine and also some nice tell tales...

and the custom gear indicator cluster I had special made to house my offroad tell tales since I have the manual trans.

Oh and one tell tale will give another hint on a future addition, let´s see who can guess it....

and lit up... I love them!

JoeinT.O. · 03-11-2017, 10:47 PM

Amazing build! Love the quality of the stuff you are using.

K20chevy · 03-14-2017, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeinT.O.

Amazing build! Love the quality of the stuff you are using.

Thank you, I appreciate it!

quadzero · 03-16-2017, 10:49 PM

Wow, those gauges look good. The whole cluster is top notch.

MTCK · 03-16-2017, 11:14 PM

Diff locks?

El Dorado Jim · 03-16-2017, 11:59 PM

nice truck!!!

K20chevy · 03-17-2017, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quadzero

Wow, those gauges look good. The whole cluster is top notch.

Thank you!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTCK

Diff locks?

It has those, yes, along with the compressor and the 4x4 light. The hint is the one all the way to the left...

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

nice truck!!!

Thank you!

MTCK · 03-17-2017, 02:27 PM

Front sway bar disconnect? I'm grasping at straws now...

K20chevy · 03-18-2017, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTCK

Front sway bar disconnect? I'm grasping at straws now...

well done, exactly!

I don´t think anybody has done that to a square yet! pneumatic disconnect that is!

84lngbed · 04-02-2017, 04:31 PM

Have you installed the nvu gauges yet? I'm getting around to finally putting my set in. Just having trouble how they bolt to the bezel.

K20chevy · 04-03-2017, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84lngbed

Have you installed the nvu gauges yet? I'm getting around to finally putting my set in. Just having trouble how they bolt to the bezel.

Hi, no I have not. I actually haven´t touched the truck since last year. Just haven´t had any time to work on it.

With so many other things going on, not sure when or if I get to it this year.

What exactly do you mean by bolting to the bezel? You have the frame with the gauges and that mounts instead of the white plastic part that the OEM installed. Then your dash bezel just bolts in the original sport like it did with the OEM gauges.

Or do you mean how the physical gauges bolt up to the mounting frame?

K20chevy · 11-27-2017, 02:58 AM

Sorry for the long pause, Have not had much time to work on it. I started the front 4-link on a spare frame. Will post pictures soon!

K20chevy · 10-20-2020, 04:26 AM

update after a long pause. ...

4-link is mocked up and 80% ready to go on the truck. I need to find the time to weld everything onto the frame and axles. The rear Deaver springs also fit, just need to cycle the rear to see where I have to mount the hydraulic bump stops.

The lower link mounts in the front need to have a new transmission cross member. I have to build this as I go.

Stay tuned... more pictures to come

K20chevy · 10-20-2020, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84lngbed

Have you installed the nvu gauges yet? I'm getting around to finally putting my set in. Just having trouble how they bolt to the bezel.

Still not gotten around to do that. But it will go to the new cab, not on the current cab. Will have to check if they fit with the roll cage.

As soon as I can get back to the US (we can´t come to the states at the moment) then I will start with the new cab/cage and install the gauges.

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06-06-2016, 02:20 AM	#1
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Little update: The custom made rear Deaver springs are done. Sad part, no time to work on it right now. Also working with New Vintage USA on a custom gage setup. Stay tuned for that! Cheers __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

12-21-2016, 04:34 AM	#2
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Little update before the Holidays.... Deavers arrived but are just in the newly built garage at the moment. Work on the truck was slim to none due to the garage build and a little baby girl. I did check for the front link placement and have to go back to the drawing board on that a little to make it all fit. I did get the OEM looking custom gauge cluster and AUX gauges from New Vintage USA. I will post pics before Christmas. I also scored a second K20 frame to now do the mock up on the suspension with so I can keep mine drivable. The rust free Arizona bed and tailgate also arrived. Once the front and rear suspension are done, I can start getting the AZ body ready for paint and get the interior work done and put it all back together. Let´s see how long that takes... It´s been 15 years already, what´s another 2!? Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

12-21-2016, 12:23 PM	#3
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Are you building a second truck or did I miss something? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

12-22-2016, 02:53 PM	#5
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Oh ok gotcha. And it'll never be done, you always find something you want to do to it haha __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

01-03-2017, 02:31 PM	#6
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread OK, so now here are some more pics..... the new home for the truck. Finally a dedicated place to work on it! the LED work/back up lights really help a lot and are crazy bright oh and another rear LED shot __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

01-03-2017, 02:37 PM	#7
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread New bed from Arizona, OEM and rust free!!! including a first gen tail gate, also OEM __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

01-14-2017, 05:59 AM	#8
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread This is the second K20 frame for the suspension mock up... And this is how the lower links will sit on the frame more to follow.... __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

01-14-2017, 02:10 PM	#9
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Nice work to date. Congrats on the little one and on the garage. Both will be game changers! __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

03-11-2017, 05:13 PM	#11
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Here are the shock hoops and how they might end up. It is getting crowded underneath the hood.... and the Deaver spring packs... __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

03-11-2017, 05:19 PM	#12
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread and a little late, but I didn´t forget... the custom gages from NVU. They are made after the exact 78 cluster, but mathcing the new engine and also some nice tell tales... and the custom gear indicator cluster I had special made to house my offroad tell tales since I have the manual trans. Oh and one tell tale will give another hint on a future addition, let´s see who can guess it.... and lit up... I love them! __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

03-11-2017, 10:47 PM	#13
JoeinT.O. Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Etobicoke, Ontario Posts: 35	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Amazing build! Love the quality of the stuff you are using.

03-16-2017, 10:49 PM	#15
quadzero Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Red Lake, ON Posts: 106	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Wow, those gauges look good. The whole cluster is top notch.

03-16-2017, 11:14 PM	#16
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Diff locks? __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

03-16-2017, 11:59 PM	#17
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread nice truck!!!



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03-17-2017, 02:27 PM	#19
MTCK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 1,830	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Front sway bar disconnect? I'm grasping at straws now... __________________ -Marcus 1991 V3500 L29 454 4L80E NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's 1984 K30 292 TH400 NP205 D60/14 Bolt 4.56's flat bed 7'6" Meyer Plow 2022 Silverado 3500 L8T Project Daily Driver Project Heavy Hauler Project Plow Truck

04-02-2017, 04:31 PM	#21
84lngbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: severn md Posts: 48	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Have you installed the nvu gauges yet? I'm getting around to finally putting my set in. Just having trouble how they bolt to the bezel.

11-27-2017, 02:58 AM	#23
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread Sorry for the long pause, Have not had much time to work on it. I started the front 4-link on a spare frame. Will post pictures soon! __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

10-20-2020, 04:26 AM	#24
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread update after a long pause. ... 4-link is mocked up and 80% ready to go on the truck. I need to find the time to weld everything onto the frame and axles. The rear Deaver springs also fit, just need to cycle the rear to see where I have to mount the hydraulic bump stops. The lower link mounts in the front need to have a new transmission cross member. I have to build this as I go. Stay tuned... more pictures to come __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

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