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**71blksuper4x4** · 01-26-2008, 02:56 PM

I went through the same debate Down South.... I went with what was original even though I really like houndstooth. I would do what you would want to do and if I had to do it all over again, I would have picked houndstooth. Of course you could not get houndstooth buckets in these trucks. Trevor

Down south truckin · 03-24-2008, 08:13 AM

got this swap started this week here are a few update pictures

Down south truckin · 03-24-2008, 08:14 AM

last one for now

Down south truckin · 04-10-2008, 03:18 AM

here are some updated pics should start looking like a truck in a couple days

Down south truckin · 04-10-2008, 03:20 AM

more

49m · 04-10-2008, 04:51 AM

What did you decide on the interior?

Down south truckin · 04-10-2008, 07:05 AM

I chickened out and ordered a scroll bench cover.I remembered that this truck has a 6 disc changer under the seat and I didn't really feel like trying to move it for the console+buckets I should have some more pictures tommorrow thanks Mike

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Originally Posted by 49m

What did you decide on the interior?

Bishops Trucks · 04-10-2008, 08:03 AM

Is that the same Chevelle you had in previous threads? New quarters and a complete redo. Keep us posted on that build also. The frame looks good for that bodyswap.

Down south truckin · 04-10-2008, 08:26 AM

Jim,no that's another Chevelle that is being restored at the body shop that my buddy works at.Here are a couple pictures of mine I finally got it running but have only drove it once I need to replace a few wheel studs on the back.I think if everthing goes good I may keep it and build a 496 big block for it so I can go racing once a month or so thanks Mike

Bishops Trucks · 04-10-2008, 08:36 AM

I really like that car, '68 & '69 are my favorite years for the Chevelles.

**Joesjunk** · 04-11-2008, 12:47 AM

Looking good!!! What size are those Swampers???

Down south truckin · 04-11-2008, 02:49 AM

I think they are 34x9.50-16 I think it's a 3-4 inch lift all spring I really like the extra height but I may go 6 on the next one. here are the pictures with it on the frame the lift is not holding it up. I expect it to settle a little

B52fizzle · 04-11-2008, 03:09 AM

im located in oklahoma where in the heck are yall findin all these k20s to chop up and salvage a frame, thought about using a later model but heard it its difficult, as i dont have a shop at the moment maybe i could move in with you guys and use your tools and shop and wherever you're findin parts

Down south truckin · 04-11-2008, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by B52fizzle

im located in oklahoma where in the heck are yall findin all these k20s to chop up and salvage a frame, thought about using a later model but heard it its difficult, as i dont have a shop at the moment maybe i could move in with you guys and use your tools and shop and wherever you're findin parts

I found 2 of my 3/4 4x4 frames on this wonderful message forumn.There is alot of them up north if you can find one that isn't to rusty.I've got a 73 or 74 3/4 ton 4x4 frame that I bought awhile back but I will probably just use the front and rears and put them in a half ton frame.

**72 Super** · 04-12-2008, 02:43 AM

Down South,

Your swap is looking great.That lift sure does make things alot easier.I can't wait to see the finished product.

Joe, you have have another nice truck there as well.

Ray

griesel72 · 04-12-2008, 02:52 AM

very nice progress, i also can't wait to see it all together, you make it look so easy

Down south truckin · 04-14-2008, 08:44 AM

Here it is outside! It looks better outside.we still have several gremlins to address.has anybody else ever noticed how the back looks to be lower than the front I know it's because of the wheel openings being higher in the front,but I wonder how it would look with another inch or two in the back??

Down south truckin · 04-14-2008, 08:54 AM

This truck has been painted a few years and sitting outside,I hit one of the fenders with some rubbing compound and it shined up pretty good,my friend says to put a nice set of used mouldings on it but I was thinking about using a new set of repo mouldings what do yall think??? The paint has a few bubbles and scratches here and there and the grill/bumpers are the originals with some oxidation and dings/scrapes.The mirrors and door handles have been replaced and look good.thanks Mike

jrdv · 04-14-2008, 08:58 AM

My 4" lift from rough country sits higher in the back on my 72 3/4 ton, but I bought a 4" tuff country for my 69 1/2 ton and it sat lower in the rear. I ended up putting a one inch lift block from ORD, which made it sit level with the front. The ORD block also has the option to move the axle back 1 or 1.5 inches to center up the axle in the fenderwell.
You could just buy an "add a leaf" to raise the rear.

john

1969k10stepside · 04-14-2008, 04:42 PM

It turned out nice Mike!!They only thing I may have done different was space out the rear wheels or get wider rims (Older ford ones maybe?) but thats just me.I'd drive it like that though,it turned out great! The super swampers look good on there,almost resemble the old style mud tires from the 70s..

**Joesjunk** · 04-14-2008, 08:41 PM

That thing turned out great!! I think it sits perfect! I like them just a tad bit higher in the front. Love the white wheels and swampers!

68,69 K20 · 04-14-2008, 11:36 PM

Looks great Mike, great stance and the tires are sweet!!!

72BlckButy · 04-18-2008, 06:01 AM

Turned out great Mike! Congrats!

boundstaffpress · 04-18-2008, 06:22 PM

This looks amazing. I love the swampers and the lift. Buff that paint and go with the reprop mouldings. It would be a heart stopper.

Down south truckin · 04-30-2008, 07:35 AM

Woo-Hoo I was grilling in the back yard tonight when my dogs started barking so I walked around to the carport and guess who was speeding away thats right the big brown truck (UPS) and guess what he left a nice saddle tan 3 bar steering wheel.I ordered a chevy horn cap for it but it hasn't showed up yet

Mike

01-26-2008, 02:56 PM	#26
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap I went through the same debate Down South.... I went with what was original even though I really like houndstooth. I would do what you would want to do and if I had to do it all over again, I would have picked houndstooth. Of course you could not get houndstooth buckets in these trucks. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-24-2008, 08:13 AM	#27
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap got this swap started this week here are a few update pictures Attached Images

03-24-2008, 08:14 AM	#28
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap last one for now Attached Images

04-10-2008, 03:18 AM	#29
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap here are some updated pics should start looking like a truck in a couple days Attached Images

04-10-2008, 03:20 AM	#30
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap more Attached Images

04-10-2008, 04:51 AM	#31
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap What did you decide on the interior? __________________ My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831

04-10-2008, 08:03 AM	#33
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap Is that the same Chevelle you had in previous threads? New quarters and a complete redo. Keep us posted on that build also. The frame looks good for that bodyswap. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" Last edited by Bishops Trucks; 04-10-2008 at 08:04 AM.

04-10-2008, 08:26 AM	#34
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap Jim,no that's another Chevelle that is being restored at the body shop that my buddy works at.Here are a couple pictures of mine I finally got it running but have only drove it once I need to replace a few wheel studs on the back.I think if everthing goes good I may keep it and build a 496 big block for it so I can go racing once a month or so thanks Mike Attached Images

04-10-2008, 08:36 AM	#35
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap I really like that car, '68 & '69 are my favorite years for the Chevelles. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

04-11-2008, 12:47 AM	#36
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap Looking good!!! What size are those Swampers??? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-11-2008, 02:49 AM	#37
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap I think they are 34x9.50-16 I think it's a 3-4 inch lift all spring I really like the extra height but I may go 6 on the next one. here are the pictures with it on the frame the lift is not holding it up. I expect it to settle a little Attached Images Last edited by Down south truckin; 04-11-2008 at 04:04 AM.

04-11-2008, 03:09 AM	#38
B52fizzle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blanchard oklahoma Posts: 95	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap im located in oklahoma where in the heck are yall findin all these k20s to chop up and salvage a frame, thought about using a later model but heard it its difficult, as i dont have a shop at the moment maybe i could move in with you guys and use your tools and shop and wherever you're findin parts

04-12-2008, 02:43 AM	#40
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap Down South, Your swap is looking great.That lift sure does make things alot easier.I can't wait to see the finished product. Joe, you have have another nice truck there as well. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White Last edited by 72 Super; 04-12-2008 at 02:44 AM.

04-12-2008, 02:52 AM	#41
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap very nice progress, i also can't wait to see it all together, you make it look so easy __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

04-14-2008, 08:44 AM	#42
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap Here it is outside! It looks better outside.we still have several gremlins to address.has anybody else ever noticed how the back looks to be lower than the front I know it's because of the wheel openings being higher in the front,but I wonder how it would look with another inch or two in the back?? Attached Images



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04-14-2008, 08:54 AM	#43
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap This truck has been painted a few years and sitting outside,I hit one of the fenders with some rubbing compound and it shined up pretty good,my friend says to put a nice set of used mouldings on it but I was thinking about using a new set of repo mouldings what do yall think??? The paint has a few bubbles and scratches here and there and the grill/bumpers are the originals with some oxidation and dings/scrapes.The mirrors and door handles have been replaced and look good.thanks Mike Attached Images

04-14-2008, 08:58 AM	#44
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap My 4" lift from rough country sits higher in the back on my 72 3/4 ton, but I bought a 4" tuff country for my 69 1/2 ton and it sat lower in the rear. I ended up putting a one inch lift block from ORD, which made it sit level with the front. The ORD block also has the option to move the axle back 1 or 1.5 inches to center up the axle in the fenderwell. You could just buy an "add a leaf" to raise the rear. john __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

04-14-2008, 04:42 PM	#45
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap It turned out nice Mike!!They only thing I may have done different was space out the rear wheels or get wider rims (Older ford ones maybe?) but thats just me.I'd drive it like that though,it turned out great! The super swampers look good on there,almost resemble the old style mud tires from the 70s.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 04-14-2008 at 04:44 PM.

04-14-2008, 08:41 PM	#46
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap That thing turned out great!! I think it sits perfect! I like them just a tad bit higher in the front. Love the white wheels and swampers! __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-14-2008, 11:36 PM	#47
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap Looks great Mike, great stance and the tires are sweet!!! __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

04-18-2008, 06:01 AM	#48
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap Turned out great Mike! Congrats! __________________ -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)

04-18-2008, 06:22 PM	#49
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap This looks amazing. I love the swampers and the lift. Buff that paint and go with the reprop mouldings. It would be a heart stopper. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

04-30-2008, 07:35 AM	#50
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: check out my new project k-20 body swap Woo-Hoo I was grilling in the back yard tonight when my dogs started barking so I walked around to the carport and guess who was speeding away thats right the big brown truck (UPS) and guess what he left a nice saddle tan 3 bar steering wheel.I ordered a chevy horn cap for it but it hasn't showed up yet Mike Attached Images

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