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The Founding Fleet

1975 K20

Blue Me Away  •  Full Restoration  •  LS Swap

The Build Story

BUILT FOR A LOCAL RESIDENT

This 1975 K20 was a full commission build for a local Montana resident who wanted something that drove as good as it looked. Every gear, every box, every nut and bolt was gone through or replaced — nothing was left to chance.

Under the hood sits a 5.3L LS V8 producing 400 horsepower, backed by a bulletproof 4L80E automatic transmission. The combination delivers modern reliability and power wrapped in a classic square-body package.

The interior was taken to another level with a custom distressed leather headliner — designed, fabricated, and installed entirely in-house at Headwaters Customs. It's the kind of detail that separates a restoration from a build.

Drivetrain

4WD — Full Nut & Bolt Restoration

Engine

5.3L LS V8 — 400 HP

Transmission

4L80E Automatic

Interior

Custom Distressed Leather Headliner — In-House Fabrication

BUILD STANDARD

Every gear box, nut, and bolt inspected, refurbished, or replaced. This is what a Headwaters Customs full restoration means — no shortcuts, no compromises.

The Build in Detail

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