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Fat GMC K1500 pickup with Vortec 6000 V8 engine!

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Fat GMC K1500 pickup with Vortec 6000 V8 engine!

The model year 1971 from GMC K1500 pickup (and from other GMC vehicles) was shown with a technical and visual refreshment in the form of Disc brakes in front, one optional adjustable steering column, One AM / FM radio as well as a black one radiator grill. And the most powerful engine that you could buy back then was a 6,6 liter V8. And the GMC K1500 pickup we're talking about today was one such example. But it has been extensively modified and now has one Small block swap in the form of one LS-Vortec 6000 crate engine (6 liter displacement), the one with an open Air Filter and Doug-Thorley elbows Is provided. But the tastefully tuned Restomod has a lot more to offer. The engine in the 1971 model got two electric ones Fans and one Aluminum cooler put aside and worth mentioning that too NP205 dual-range transfer case and the new ones axles front and back.

6 inch lift kit & Fox damper

There was more G2 differential covers and ultimately the performance transmits a 4L80 automatic (Basis Turbo-Hydramatic 400, electronically controlled four-speed gearbox, holds up to over 950 Nm).

And outside? Then it became complete restored body into a bright one Metallic green wrapped and there was a new one Suspension including a 6 inch (approx. 15 cm) Höherlegung and Fox shock absorbers. The performance comes on the road by means of Method beadlock rims and big ones 35 x 12,5 inch Nitto Ridge Grappler off-road tires and behind these hides a brand new one Disc brake system front and back. Among other things, she works with high-quality Stainless steel brake hoses. Further details on the outside are foldable treads, there was a Steel bumper front included LED light bar and the load area of the K1500 comes complete with a Beadliner primer overdrawn.

the equipment also leaves nothing to be desired

With a powder-coated frame, One Aluminum fuel tank, a thermally insulated Exhaust, One Tank filler neck behind one of the LED taillights and removing most of them trim the look is rounded off extremely well. And inside? The classic with the chassis number KE134Z110285 has one gray leather interior built in and there was one Bluetooth sound system, a modern one Heating, a beautiful Four-spoke steering wheel and Classic Instruments ads. The vehicle is currently listed as an auction Bring a trailer. If we get more information about the changes, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply use ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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Fat GMC K1500 pickup with Vortec 6000 V8 engine!

Fat GMC K1500 pickup with Vortec 6000 V8 engine!
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