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12-19-2012, 08:34 PM | #1 |
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68 k20 saved from the yard
hey everyone havnt been on since i was in highschool but im sure some of you will be happy to hear i rescued a 68 k20 from the junkyard down the road.
as for some you will be sad its gonna become a mud truck. Only thing that was in good shape was the transmission,transfer case,front/rear axles. beleive it or not iv gotten 8 inchs of lift from making boxes out of scrap and flipping shackels and what not. tell me what ya think so far? Last edited by keenan; 12-19-2012 at 08:40 PM. Reason: pics |
12-19-2012, 08:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: 68 k20 saved from the yard
I'll tell you what I think....I think we need pics.
Thanks for saving my pickups cousin.
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12-19-2012, 08:43 PM | #3 |
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sorry had trouble up loading here a few more
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12-19-2012, 08:47 PM | #4 |
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Also after i removed the trans/transfer case and steam cleaned it, it had fresh paint tht of remanufactured and yellow paint markings i have seen many remanutfactured units come with and the floor cover had been sliced and diced as if some idiot didnt relize to unbolt the cover to remove it before.
also tires not rims came with it to there old hurcules 33ins 16.5 those steel ones in the preivous pics are 16.5 10 in wide i beleive |
12-19-2012, 08:57 PM | #5 |
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Re: 68 k20 saved from the yard
I like it.
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12-19-2012, 08:57 PM | #6 |
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Thank God for people like you.People saving old Trucks.Its wonderful to see these photos.Keep us POSTED !!!!
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12-19-2012, 09:02 PM | #7 |
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Although Im shorta sad to see it being turned into a Mudding Truck, BUT HEY !!! its your truck you enjoy it.What are the bars at the Doors ?
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12-19-2012, 09:08 PM | #8 |
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thanks! i was at the junkyard scoping around and found it pinned between two cars no hood and no bed so i went up and asked if they had a title and got her.
the bars are exhaust tubing and im gonna use expanded metal to make doors and have an off road looks cuz the doors were smashed pretty bad like i said due to the truck being pinned. im kinda sad too cuz i kno it being a mud truck im probly gonna destroy it but the bodys to far gone to want to sink money into |
12-19-2012, 09:39 PM | #9 |
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can't wait to see it in action.
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12-19-2012, 09:53 PM | #10 |
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Re: 68 k20 saved from the yard
They aren't all worth restoring, and it's far better turning into a mudder than being crushed. Anyway it's yours to do as you want, I'm glad you're saving it!
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12-19-2012, 09:56 PM | #11 |
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yeah no doubt except for the other one they had with the rotted frame. looked like godzilla snapped it in half...uh i just need an engine then i can see whatll break >:U
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12-20-2012, 12:08 AM | #12 |
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How much did you get her for ?
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12-20-2012, 12:30 AM | #13 |
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I see no issue with turning it into a mud truck. At least it's being used and not sent to China.
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12-20-2012, 12:42 AM | #14 |
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Looks like fun to me. Is it gonna be a driver, too, or a purpose build bogger? Keep us posted.
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12-20-2012, 12:44 AM | #15 |
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I like it too! Nice job!!!!
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12-20-2012, 10:02 AM | #16 |
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damn that looks like it will be some fun! I agree with the above post at least its not going to china....yet.
we had a fun spot(mud hole) here years ago but they turned it in to a sancuary/walking trails too veiw the wildlife most people forgot about the fun times we had there and the "wild life" we had getting muddy there.
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12-20-2012, 10:09 AM | #17 |
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500 big ones i told em id throw in a few tires balances too but im fixing it in the wrong ways i fixed the brakes an electrical and did the suspension but i still dont have an engine >:U
any one have an idea on what power steering boxes will for it? it does still have the closed knuckle and i need an aftermarket bracket for the steering arm off the knuckle cuz i have some crazy bump steer now |
12-20-2012, 10:42 AM | #18 |
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Maybe one day you can turn it back into a daily truck
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12-20-2012, 12:06 PM | #19 |
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perhaps one day i just hate the idea of expensive mud tires on payment.
i finished painting and lil detailing everyones saying im stupid for it since its a mud truck but at least my drivetrain will be pretty |
12-20-2012, 01:46 PM | #20 |
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It'll be nicer to work on, too, if it's painted up and pretty underneath. And I'm thinking you'll need to be working on it, too....
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12-20-2012, 01:54 PM | #21 |
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I am pretty excited to see how it turns out
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12-20-2012, 01:55 PM | #22 |
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I think it's going to be cool. Since the bed is gone, are you putting a flatbed on it?
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12-20-2012, 02:38 PM | #23 |
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im gonna make the bed out of exhaust tubing and make it look like skeleton of a blazer just on a longer wheelbase with the fuel cell spare tire tool box and two seats for occupants, my main reason i want to build it is for this place called powerline by west virginia its like a 3 day event for mudders on like a 1000 acre of off roading mayhem
anyone know if theres a power steering box set up i can use with it that will bolt in, if not i can make something work |
12-20-2012, 03:15 PM | #24 |
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If the title is clean and frame isn't rusty you may want to buy a body donor 2x4 truck in the future and restore this. You could make money if you got a clean donor body with minimal rust. They only made 3000 or so k20s that year so its pretty rare. There's always 73 to 87s cheap to use as mud trucks and you'd get power steering and a tighter turn radius with open knuckle.
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12-20-2012, 04:44 PM | #25 |
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Awesome man
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