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Vintage Windmills · 11-12-2011, 11:35 AM

Sat around a farm for last 3 decades. Story is reverse went out and they never fixed it. Overall a good thing since the roads in MN are salted in the winter. Don't get me wrong, it certainly needs alot of work and a little rust repair on supports. PO sprayed black on surface rust years ago. Engine is locked, someone robbed some parts but its incredibly original with minimal rust for this part of the country. Box has been used for work though and interior was gutted. Still has Delco shocks and alternator. 350/350. Badges, spicer hubs have no pitting whatsoever. I think it will be a good candidate for a no frills stock restoration, what do you think?

Oh, and the truck sports the best colors... lol.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-12-2011, 11:42 AM

Good score, congrats! Let's see some more pics...

ls1nova71 · 11-12-2011, 11:47 AM

On a side note Dagley Chevrolet is/was real close to me. It was one of the dealers that went under during the whole GM bail out thing.

We need whole pics too!

**too much stuff** · 11-12-2011, 01:37 PM

C'mon jud, we need more pics of that! I didn't dig through my caps yet but i assume they would go on this one?

67-72trucks · 11-12-2011, 01:59 PM

Nice find!

teeitup · 11-12-2011, 02:16 PM

Jud quit teasing us, MORE PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BLAZERMAN · 11-12-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Oh, and the truck sports the best colors... lol.

Looks like a really Cool truck..cant wait to see more of it. It must be the angle of the pic..it sure doesnt look like Ochre!

pat 70/71 · 11-12-2011, 03:04 PM

I would love to have found your truck(before you) lol, great find! have fun. cheers, Pat

sleepertruck72 · 11-12-2011, 05:59 PM

Congrats on the find !!! More pics please

heeroyue2002 · 11-12-2011, 07:30 PM

nice truck!

jeremy zander · 11-12-2011, 08:51 PM

Nice truck Jud..It was nice to meet you today..!!!...

Vintage Windmills · 11-13-2011, 12:35 AM

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Nice truck Jud..It was nice to meet you today..!!!...

Definitely! I know we'll be helping each other out more in the future also.

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Looks nice. Is this the '72 from two weeks ago? Is this getting the refinished wagon wheels? Is this the Custom seat cover you were inquiring about? Where are the pictures? :-)

Same truck but not sure about the wagon wheels. I already have them so will probably mount these GFG AT's on them and see what I think. Ultimately I'd like the wider stock 16" rims to fit the blue bowtie hubcaps I have. I picked up a set of 16.5 slots from Jeremy Z today that I will use until i find a stock set.

75gmc454 · 11-12-2011, 09:12 PM

Jud we need more pics. Love the 4x4's.

**special-K** · 11-12-2011, 09:47 PM

Nice passenger side upper rear front fender/emblem/cowl side,driver side/center/partial passenger floor area,and center section of front bumper/grille. Now where's this truck you're talking about????

bmfm64 · 11-12-2011, 10:59 PM

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71swb4x4 · 11-12-2011, 11:08 PM

What a tease.

And too bad it's blue...

VA72C10 · 11-12-2011, 11:29 PM

looking forward to a nice stock resto!

SS Tim · 11-12-2011, 11:49 PM

Looks nice. Is this the '72 from two weeks ago? Is this getting the refinished wagon wheels? Is this the Custom seat cover you were inquiring about? Where are the pictures? :-)

Vintage Windmills · 11-13-2011, 12:52 AM

I will need to get pics in the daylight but here are a few.

Could that mirror be any uglier?
Always been more drawn to the older well trimmed CST's but I am realizing this restoration will be cheaper/easier without having to buy all that trim and repair that equipment so thats nice. Also parts will be easy to find for this one, especially with the 350/350. Now I just need to gather parts and decide when to restore it.

**special-K** · 11-17-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Could that mirror be any uglier?

It looks like it belongs on a pickup truck or something

That mirror was installed improperly. The upper brace is mounted too high. That does make it look worse. But,I actually like a real mirror on a real truck. They are a vital organ in the truck world and I see them as handsome,not pretty.
I always went for higher optioned trucks for the rarity and uniqueness that option combinations can create. But,with these trucks being as old and historic as they've become,I can appreciate the uniqueness of the simplicity of a plane Jane truck. Highly optioned was the exception back then,now it's the norm. They're about all fancy trucks now. It seems the fancier old trucks are being saved more,as well as base trucks getting restored as fancier trucks,which makes seeing a simple old truck in nice condition a refreshing new site. It takes restraint to keep it simple,keep it original,and just restore something. And you're right. It will actually be simpler in this truck's case. It's pretty much all there,too!

Vintage Windmills · 11-17-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I always went for higher optioned trucks for the rarity and uniqueness that option combinations can create. But,with these trucks being as old and historic as they've become,I can appreciate the uniqueness of the simplicity of a plane Jane truck. Highly optioned was the exception back then,now it's the norm. They're about all fancy trucks now. It seems the fancier old trucks are being saved more,as well as base trucks getting restored as fancier trucks,which makes seeing a simple old truck in nice condition a refreshing new site. It takes restraint to keep it simple,keep it original,and just restore something. And you're right. It will actually be simpler in this truck's case. It's pretty much all there,too!

Well said. And with this truck, it doesn't feel stripped down when compared with a older more well optioned 4x4. It has nice things like 350/350th, PS, PB (standard in 72 3/4tons), disc brakes. Also the nice standard np205, big hub spicer lockouts, open knuckles, etc. It just doesn't have "fluff" and I like that. Don't get me wrong I'm still hoping to find the 70CST K20 in my sig someday but there is something really appealling about how clean this truck will be and that its all about doing work.

I consider CG's truck what I want it to look like in general but blue instead of green: I really like the mirrors he has and wheels. I have a identical set of mirrors and I probably won't be able to resist putting them on this truck.

Also I'm not sure if I'll go with a white or chrome grille. I suppose it would have been white originally, right? Anyways here is my inpiration (CG's)

SS Tim · 11-17-2011, 06:21 PM

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...Also I'm not sure if I'll go with a white or chrome grille. I suppose it would have been white originally, right?...

All the later Chevy trucks (post'68) had the anodized aluminum grill shells. GMC's had a white grill/shell on the earlier base models though.
Here are a couple of Custom trucks from the '72 brochure for some inspiration. The med. blue step is really close to yours in appearance.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-13-2011, 01:02 AM

My K20 had same style mirrors. Those are gone now. Looks like it still has the 16.5's. Nice Spicer hubs too. Good luck with the build. Think you'll keep the Eaton?

Vintage Windmills · 11-13-2011, 10:20 PM

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Think you'll keep the Eaton?

I will keep the Eaton since that would be the only rear the 72 K20's had, right? I read from time to time that they are hard to find brake parts for but I think thats a myth. I just looked up parts available online from napa http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...RecType%3aA%29
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Ca...RecType%3aA%29
Also blackbirds customs has a disc brake kit.

It will be nice to keep it original and have the strength of the HO52. I took the cover off today though and about a quart of water came out! Everything looked good except 3 teeth are pitted pretty bad. I have the same rearend from a 67 I parted so no worries. Both are 4.10 ratio.

Also cleaned up the 16.5 slots and will be slipping those on. I guess I should probably just scrap the split rims?

factorystock · 11-14-2011, 09:52 PM

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I guess I should probably just scrap the split rims?

Scrap of piece of Chevrolet history? I realize your not doing a concourse restoration, but someday I believe there may be a demand for original 16" lock ring wheels or 16.5" 1 piece rims for the concourse show people. Expense and inconvience is not an exuse in this class. Judges today probably don't know what is period factory correct and incorrect on these trucks, but in the future they will be more educated.

11-12-2011, 11:35 AM	#1
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	72 K20 been parked for 31 years!! Sat around a farm for last 3 decades. Story is reverse went out and they never fixed it. Overall a good thing since the roads in MN are salted in the winter. Don't get me wrong, it certainly needs alot of work and a little rust repair on supports. PO sprayed black on surface rust years ago. Engine is locked, someone robbed some parts but its incredibly original with minimal rust for this part of the country. Box has been used for work though and interior was gutted. Still has Delco shocks and alternator. 350/350. Badges, spicer hubs have no pitting whatsoever. I think it will be a good candidate for a no frills stock restoration, what do you think? Oh, and the truck sports the best colors... lol. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by Vintage Windmills; 11-12-2011 at 11:46 AM.

11-12-2011, 11:42 AM	#2
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ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: 72 K20 been parked for 31 years!! On a side note Dagley Chevrolet is/was real close to me. It was one of the dealers that went under during the whole GM bail out thing. We need whole pics too! Last edited by fine69; 11-12-2011 at 12:18 PM. Reason: Comments about another thread, not needed.

11-12-2011, 01:37 PM	#4
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11-12-2011, 11:49 PM	#18
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 72 K20 been parked for 31 years!! Looks nice. Is this the '72 from two weeks ago? Is this getting the refinished wagon wheels? Is this the Custom seat cover you were inquiring about? Where are the pictures? :-) __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

11-13-2011, 12:52 AM	#19
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 72 K20 been parked for 31 years!! I will need to get pics in the daylight but here are a few. Could that mirror be any uglier? Always been more drawn to the older well trimmed CST's but I am realizing this restoration will be cheaper/easier without having to buy all that trim and repair that equipment so thats nice. Also parts will be easy to find for this one, especially with the 350/350. Now I just need to gather parts and decide when to restore it. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-13-2011, 01:02 AM	#23
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,428	Re: 72 K20 been parked for 31 years!! My K20 had same style mirrors. Those are gone now. Looks like it still has the 16.5's. Nice Spicer hubs too. Good luck with the build. Think you'll keep the Eaton? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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