My 68 k20 daily driver project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Birdman78 · 12-09-2013, 05:17 PM

I found a 1968 K20 at a used car lot in September 2013 and had to have it I have had to do a lot to keep it on the road I am currently waiting on a used tranny and transfercase to come in had to put a heater core and hook up a switch to the fan. Changed out the sending unit and gas gauge it still doesn't work. As soon as I can figure out how to add some pics I will.

Birdman78 · 12-09-2013, 05:23 PM

As you can see I figured out how to add a photo. And if anyone has any parts just lieing around I would be glad to buy them if I need them. Thanks

Birdman78 · 12-09-2013, 07:30 PM

Don't get me wrong I am an avid classic lover I restored a 1960 corvair as my very first restore I had a blast so when I saw this truck had to have it also.

Vintage Windmills · 12-10-2013, 01:07 AM

Looks like a nice body! Should be a pretty straightforward repair/restore. Pretty rare truck you have there as well. They only made a couple thousand or so K20's in '68

Birdman78 · 12-11-2013, 12:54 AM

Anyone have any idea why my vin wouldn't match the vins guide at Wikipedia my vin is KE248Z108765

Birdman78 · 12-12-2013, 08:31 PM

Can anyone help me figure out if this is a fleetwood or a longbed it has been repainted and I can't find anything that will help thanks

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-12-2013, 09:19 PM

It's a longbed fleetside if that's what you mean...

Birdman78 · 12-14-2013, 06:03 PM

Thanks ol blue that's what I was wondering

Birdman78 · 12-15-2013, 06:02 PM

I need some help I am having an issue with my Fuel gauge i unplugged the wire from the fuse box and my gauge still does the same does anyone happen to have a wiring diagram for this particular truck thank you

Birdman78 · 12-19-2013, 08:04 PM

Please help need a wire diagram to get my gas gauge working

Jahloha · 12-19-2013, 08:22 PM

Great looking truck, looks to be a great start. Have a spray liner in the bed?

Regarding your questions, check out the search function at the top of the screen.

Also, you may get better results posting your questions on the "posts" section of the 67/72s. I would say the "build" threads are good for updating our forum on progress and posting questions that aren't necessarily time sensitive, but inquisitive in nature.

Regarding wiring diagrams, check out this "bookmark worthy" post:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016

Birdman78 · 12-20-2013, 01:57 PM

Someone did a very poor job with the bed liner but yes it does have a bed liner and thanks for the info

12-09-2013, 05:17 PM	#1
Birdman78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	My 68 k20 daily driver project I found a 1968 K20 at a used car lot in September 2013 and had to have it I have had to do a lot to keep it on the road I am currently waiting on a used tranny and transfercase to come in had to put a heater core and hook up a switch to the fan. Changed out the sending unit and gas gauge it still doesn't work. As soon as I can figure out how to add some pics I will. Attached Images

12-09-2013, 05:23 PM	#2
Birdman78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project As you can see I figured out how to add a photo. And if anyone has any parts just lieing around I would be glad to buy them if I need them. Thanks

12-09-2013, 07:30 PM	#3
Birdman78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project Don't get me wrong I am an avid classic lover I restored a 1960 corvair as my very first restore I had a blast so when I saw this truck had to have it also.

12-10-2013, 01:07 AM	#4
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project Looks like a nice body! Should be a pretty straightforward repair/restore. Pretty rare truck you have there as well. They only made a couple thousand or so K20's in '68 __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

12-11-2013, 12:54 AM	#5
Birdman78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project Anyone have any idea why my vin wouldn't match the vins guide at Wikipedia my vin is KE248Z108765

12-12-2013, 08:31 PM	#6
Birdman78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project Can anyone help me figure out if this is a fleetwood or a longbed it has been repainted and I can't find anything that will help thanks

12-12-2013, 09:19 PM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project It's a longbed fleetside if that's what you mean... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

12-14-2013, 06:03 PM	#8
Birdman78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project Thanks ol blue that's what I was wondering

12-15-2013, 06:02 PM	#9
Birdman78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project I need some help I am having an issue with my Fuel gauge i unplugged the wire from the fuse box and my gauge still does the same does anyone happen to have a wiring diagram for this particular truck thank you

12-19-2013, 08:04 PM	#10
Birdman78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project Please help need a wire diagram to get my gas gauge working

12-19-2013, 08:22 PM	#11
Jahloha Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 526	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project Great looking truck, looks to be a great start. Have a spray liner in the bed? Regarding your questions, check out the search function at the top of the screen. Also, you may get better results posting your questions on the "posts" section of the 67/72s. I would say the "build" threads are good for updating our forum on progress and posting questions that aren't necessarily time sensitive, but inquisitive in nature. Regarding wiring diagrams, check out this "bookmark worthy" post: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016 __________________ -JASON My grandpa, Gramps, won a 1970 C20 in 1969 for $1. I'm on a mission to restore it before he passes. My 1970 C20 Build Thread

12-20-2013, 01:57 PM	#12
Birdman78 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colville, Washington Posts: 12	Re: My 68 k20 daily driver project Someone did a very poor job with the bed liner but yes it does have a bed liner and thanks for the info

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