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Old 06-03-2016, 02:30 PM   #276
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Re: 1973 K20 Build Thread

Nice build
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Old 06-17-2017, 04:51 PM   #277
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I've had a Champion aluminum big block radiator laying around for a couple years and finally got around to installing it. A bit wider and taller compared to my original 350 sbc radiator. Shroud will have to be cut/modified to fit. I'll have to fab/buy some brackets. Will use without for now. Pics will follow.
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Old 06-17-2017, 04:59 PM   #278
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Here are the pics...
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Old 06-17-2017, 05:42 PM   #279
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Old 11-01-2017, 11:05 AM   #280
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Re: 1973 K20 Build Thread

This has been a great thread to follow.

I have a 76 K20 and plan to address many of the items you covered here.
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Old 01-06-2018, 12:23 PM   #281
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Re: 1973 K20 Build Thread

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Old 02-04-2018, 01:11 PM   #282
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Re: 1973 K20 Build Thread

Ya . Bump. I have always liked this build . Quality of work on a nice truck. Not a over top will it ever run build . Love the stance aswell. I wish my k20 was one colour. Lol.
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Old 04-10-2019, 03:16 PM   #283
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Old 07-20-2019, 01:30 PM   #284
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where did you go? we need more!!!!!
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Old 10-31-2019, 08:43 PM   #285
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So I got everything buttoned up a few weeks ago. I got the exhaust installed, went with super turbos with turn-downs right before the rear axle. I'm pretty surprised at how quiet it is. I will post many more pics of what happened between the installation of the rear brakes/booster/master.

Right now I just have to tie up a few loose ends to go and get it inspected. Still haven't resolved the E-brake issue as I will now have to modify it due to the lift, but I've driven the truck around the block a few times, got a little cocky and drove it to the gas station, too.

I tossed the idea around on what tires to get for months. I did not want the run-of-the-mill 33X12.50 BFG "standard issue" tire. I wanted my truck to look a little different, and I wanted a skinny, not-too-tall tire. I have always liked the look of the old Ford Hi-boys and that is the look I wanted to duplicate all along. I wanted some room between the wells and the tires.

I really like the Firestone Transforce A/T in a 235/85/16 size (about 32 inches), so that is what I eventually got. I love the way it looks...
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awesome rig, any updates?
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Old 10-31-2019, 08:50 PM   #286
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Thanks, Tony. I read this, too. I looked all over the place and couldn't find these sources. One of the Bronco sites is making them for the internal hubs, though. All I did was buy an extra set of the plastic ones from Dennis Carpenter. I'm not going to wheel this thing so I "should" be okay.
there is a guy, "GMCGRIM" on this site that is making these out of aluminum, I bought a set from him, they great
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Old 10-31-2019, 08:54 PM   #287
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I installed the alternator, power steering pressure line, and spark plug wires. I was having second (and third, and fourth) thoughts about the non-subtle, super bright blue plug wires but they've grown on me in the past few hours. I'm going to route them underneath the manifolds for a clean look.

I put in new fuel lines from the pump along with a glass fuel filter. I'm a big proponent of glass filters. Very helpful when diagnosing. You can also see a new intake heater hose fitting I got from the good ol' "Help" section @ Oreilly's for $5.49. Much better than the $11.59 they want for it from Classic Industries.
do not use the glass fuel filter, seems like a good idea, i used them too until i had one split down the side and was spraying gas like a fan all over the engine, dont know how it didnt catch fire, i will never use another one
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