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Old 02-15-2019, 12:47 AM   #1
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72 K2500 Camper Special

I couldn't help myself when i saw this one on Craiglist, already had a K20 that was a good starter for my daily driver. So i bought it, and the K20 has been sold.
It's a clean good driving truck except for the 4.10 gears with the tb350 are not highway friendly. I'm in the process of upgrading the drivetrain. so far i purchased a Blueprint 373HP small block and found a nice 700r4 K case. hopefully over the next month i'll have all the parts to have it back on the road. More pics to follow soon
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Old 02-15-2019, 12:50 AM   #2
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

Nice
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Old 02-15-2019, 01:52 PM   #3
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

4 eyes looking good!
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Old 02-15-2019, 07:10 PM   #4
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

Very nice!
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Old 02-15-2019, 08:23 PM   #5
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

Sweet! Probably not many that nice in Donie Texas.
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Old 02-15-2019, 09:07 PM   #6
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

Thanks for the compliments everyone.
Had a Crate show up today!
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Old 02-15-2019, 09:48 PM   #7
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

That looks like an outstanding choice, plenty of low torque and tons of HP.
Are you going with a carb?

With those big tires and an overdrive, maybe the 4.10s will be OK?
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Old 02-15-2019, 09:58 PM   #8
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

Yeah, the plan is an Edelbrock 600cfm with a 2116 edl intake, also ordered the Flotech rams horn exhaust manifolds. Goal is low end power for daily driving and towing from time to time.
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83 Chevy K20,2004 Chevy SWB (sold)
71 Chevy K5 (sold) miss this one the most
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77 Chevy SWB (sold)78 Chevy SWB (sold)
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Old 02-19-2019, 10:43 PM   #9
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

Pulling things out of the engine compartment and stuff showing up at the door!
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83 Chevy K20,2004 Chevy SWB (sold)
71 Chevy K5 (sold) miss this one the most
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77 Chevy SWB (sold)78 Chevy SWB (sold)
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Old 02-26-2019, 04:51 PM   #10
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

Love your new truck!!!
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Old 10-31-2019, 11:13 PM   #11
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

Well I'm back at it, Goal is to have a reliable truck to drive by Christmas. Guess we will see! Ordering a 205 from ORD tomorrow.
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71 Chevy K5 (sold) miss this one the most
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Old 11-02-2019, 12:19 AM   #12
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

Got the engine and transmission out tonight, had to let air out of the tires to make the last couple inches. Ordered a 205 from ORD 4-6 week wait. Should be just enough time to have all ready for reassembly.
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83 Chevy K20,2004 Chevy SWB (sold)
71 Chevy K5 (sold) miss this one the most
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77 Chevy SWB (sold)78 Chevy SWB (sold)
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Old 01-22-2020, 12:11 PM   #13
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Re: 72 K2500 Camper Special

Things seem to move slower than one expects. Made some progress this past few weeks. Got the crossmember moved and engine/700r4/NP205 installed. Getting closer
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71 Chevy K5 (sold) miss this one the most
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77 Chevy SWB (sold)78 Chevy SWB (sold)
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