Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

[Mike Flea]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Your canvas is really taking a beating

 

[Rickleo]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Your canvas is really taking a beating

Yes it is lol. I thinking of changing it to thicker material when this one wears out

 

[Mike Flea]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

I think if you add a center hoop to your canvass, it would fix the issue

 

[Rickleo]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

I think if you add a center hoop to your canvass, it would fix the issue

Think I might do that. Thanks

 

[Rickleo]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Testing of my new Tekin 35T Heavy Duty motor in Ole Heavy<br />
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https://youtu.be/MYqzGkvBAP8

 

[Rickleo]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Got a Rc4wd 1/8 Warn Zeon 10 winch for Christmas. Finally got it mounted. Had to cut a chunk out the bumper to access the mounting screws. It's ugly but it won't be seen. Got the winch all painted and weathered. Girlfriend not very happy I made my new present look old..........She'll get over it lol.

 

[Rickleo]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Decided it was time Ole Heavy has a rear bumper. Nothing special straight steel bar, tow rings, and pin hitch. Simple but effective. Still needs to be painted. Do that another time

 

[Rickleo]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Freshly painted and weathered rear bumper

 

[Rickleo]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Pics of how Ole Heavy sits now. In the last pic I tested Ole Heavy's strength by putting 4 bricks in the bed. He broke a rear axle but he pulled them!!!

 

[Rickleo]

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https://youtu.be/xsYU9TSmlsw

 

[Mike Flea]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Weathering looks great, for a minute there, I thought the high lift jack was real. She's definitely a strong puller, fantastic build Rick! "thumbsup""thumbsup"

 

[Brake Weight]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Every new pic amazes me. Well beyond my skill set and patience level. Love it.

 

[Rickleo]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Weathering looks great, for a minute there, I thought the high lift jack was real. She's definitely a strong puller, fantastic build Rick! "thumbsup""thumbsup"

Every new pic amazes me. Well beyond my skill set and patience level. Love it.

Thanks guys. Appreciate it

 

[Lil_Chop19922]

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As a lover of the square body you have done a fantastic job!! Truck looks so real I showed a friend of mine and he asked if I had bought it. Awesome work sir.

 

[Zukiiholic]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Looks Awesome and looks like it has been abused for 40yrs.
Fantastic build..

 

[mthomson]

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I can't count the times I said to myself: 'oh, there's the real truck he used for inspiration' while looking through the pictures.

Incredible build!!!

 

[Rickleo]

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Been a while since I posted Ole Heavy on here. Here how he sits today....and it still not finished

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[B-MOW71]

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Dude! These pics! I'd swear I'm looking at a 1:1 Chevy!

Great job on the build and pics!"thumbsup"

 

[Rickleo]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Dude! These pics! I'd swear I'm looking at a 1:1 Chevy!



Great job on the build and pics!"thumbsup"

Thanks man

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[Brake Weight]

Re: Project: 78' Chevy K20 Long Bed "Ole' Heavy"

Dude! These pics! I'd swear I'm looking at a 1:1 Chevy!



Great job on the build and pics!"thumbsup"

This^^^

Love seeing updates on this beast.