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98Murray · 03-30-2014, 02:23 AM

Got a few pics of the 1977 Bonanza 20 we have at the farm. This thing has been sitting probably a year now in this shed. Just has a trans leak and dead battery. Poor thing. Hopefully this year one of us will drag it out and fix it, probably before hay season starts. It has a 350, auto, and 4WD.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-30-2014, 09:06 AM

its a nice survivor truck would make a cool project and driver

98Murray · 01-03-2015, 10:22 PM

Been working on it some. Should be getting a new trans/transfer case seal this week so no more trans leak. After that a good tune up and it will be a good daily driver which is what I plan to use it for a little bit this winter. Also we installed a gooseneck hitch in it and wired it up for trailer lights.

73Super8 · 01-03-2015, 10:53 PM

Wow, great looking beast!

98Murray · 01-03-2015, 11:08 PM

Thanks. Here's another photo

77K10Silverado · 01-04-2015, 12:16 AM

Yes! More pics please, inside maybe? Thanks for sharing!

98Murray · 01-04-2015, 01:09 AM

I can get more photos tomorrow. The inside is a sea of green lol green door panels, carpet, dash top, seat, heck the entire inside of the cab is painted green lol it's overwhelming.

Your41Plague12 · 01-04-2015, 08:46 AM

Nice! What size tires are you running? Any rubbing issues? I love the stance.

98Murray · 01-04-2015, 08:10 PM

Sorry I ran out of daylight today for photos, had truck issues. It is stock ride height from the factory with 285/75-16 tires on stock wheels. No issues at all with it. We had the tires and wheels on our 1978 Scottsdale K20 but swapped them over because we stopped using it and started using this one. These tires fit the other truck really good as well. Here's a couple photos of it, the smaller tires are 265/85-16 and were originally on this truck.

83swb · 01-04-2015, 10:59 PM

The things I wouldn't give to have that truck, wow. Nothing beats a stock height k20-30 with a a tall skinny tire.

98Murray · 01-06-2015, 02:51 AM

Finally got some photos. Put a tool box on it today. Oh and I found out it has a 400 small block, not a 350. Also got a pic of the cargo/dome light combo which I believe was only offered in 1977.

Katrina/10 · 01-06-2015, 08:39 AM

How does that dome light function? I have never seen one of those.

77K10Silverado · 01-06-2015, 09:13 AM

Look here on that light.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=647063

So what are the plans for this gem? I'd suggest a full restore!

98Murray · 01-06-2015, 09:51 AM

Lol shes just a working farm truck and thats all we are gonna do with it. Its our only one with rust but its the best running one we have.

K20chevy · 08-28-2015, 03:12 AM

Looks awesome! What are the Colors? Seamist green and frost White? Thx!

6cylinderstepside · 08-28-2015, 10:54 PM

This reminds me of a very similar truck that was on my street for years, Same green, similar patina, 4WD. Man I wanted that truck!!

USSkoval · 08-30-2015, 06:12 PM

Really cool truck! I'm also diggin' the spray setup on the brown truck.

K20chevy · 09-19-2015, 06:40 AM

If you are not restoring it, I´m still missing a 77 passenger side upper bed side molding/trim. You you don´t need it, I´d be more than happy to take it.

I finally decided to paint my truck the exact colors like your 77. Only with a dark brown interior.

I´d say this one is worth a frame off resto though!

98Murray · 09-19-2015, 03:28 PM

Wish it was still there but it fell off a while back, not sure where it is now but if I can find it I will let you know.

K20chevy · 09-20-2015, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98Murray

Wish it was still there but it fell off a while back, not sure where it is now but if I can find it I will let you know.

Thanks, I would really appreciate that!

K20chevy · 06-12-2016, 04:00 PM

any updates?

**jocko** · 06-12-2016, 09:33 PM

Really like this truck. Always a Bonanza fan, because I was always a Highlander fan! This would be a nice resto. Glad you're reviving it and putting it to use, know you're having fun. Nice to bring em back from the semi-dead.

98Murray · 06-12-2016, 10:47 PM

Nothing new. I did throw a battery in her the other day and fired her up. Running a bit rough, carb probably needs rebuilt.

03-30-2014, 02:23 AM	#1
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	1977 Bonanza 20 Got a few pics of the 1977 Bonanza 20 we have at the farm. This thing has been sitting probably a year now in this shed. Just has a trans leak and dead battery. Poor thing. Hopefully this year one of us will drag it out and fix it, probably before hay season starts. It has a 350, auto, and 4WD. Attached Images

03-30-2014, 09:06 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,301	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 its a nice survivor truck would make a cool project and driver __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-03-2015, 10:22 PM	#3
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Been working on it some. Should be getting a new trans/transfer case seal this week so no more trans leak. After that a good tune up and it will be a good daily driver which is what I plan to use it for a little bit this winter. Also we installed a gooseneck hitch in it and wired it up for trailer lights. Attached Images

01-03-2015, 10:53 PM	#4
73Super8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Charleston,WV Posts: 138	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Wow, great looking beast! __________________ 1973 K10 Super 8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645525 Sold 1988 S10 http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f135/p...-papaw-470214/ 2010 Nissan Frontier 4wd DD 2008 Ford Escape Limited Awd Momma's Ride 1978 C20 Farm truck Sold

01-03-2015, 11:08 PM	#5
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Thanks. Here's another photo Attached Images

01-04-2015, 12:16 AM	#6
77K10Silverado Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 561	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Yes! More pics please, inside maybe? Thanks for sharing!

01-04-2015, 01:09 AM	#7
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 I can get more photos tomorrow. The inside is a sea of green lol green door panels, carpet, dash top, seat, heck the entire inside of the cab is painted green lol it's overwhelming.

01-04-2015, 08:46 AM	#8
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Nice! What size tires are you running? Any rubbing issues? I love the stance. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

01-04-2015, 08:10 PM	#9
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Sorry I ran out of daylight today for photos, had truck issues. It is stock ride height from the factory with 285/75-16 tires on stock wheels. No issues at all with it. We had the tires and wheels on our 1978 Scottsdale K20 but swapped them over because we stopped using it and started using this one. These tires fit the other truck really good as well. Here's a couple photos of it, the smaller tires are 265/85-16 and were originally on this truck.

01-04-2015, 10:59 PM	#10
83swb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CT Posts: 133	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 The things I wouldn't give to have that truck, wow. Nothing beats a stock height k20-30 with a a tall skinny tire.

01-06-2015, 02:51 AM	#11
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Finally got some photos. Put a tool box on it today. Oh and I found out it has a 400 small block, not a 350. Also got a pic of the cargo/dome light combo which I believe was only offered in 1977.

01-06-2015, 08:39 AM	#12
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 How does that dome light function? I have never seen one of those. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

01-06-2015, 09:13 AM	#13
77K10Silverado Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 561	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Look here on that light. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=647063 So what are the plans for this gem? I'd suggest a full restore!

01-06-2015, 09:51 AM	#14
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Lol shes just a working farm truck and thats all we are gonna do with it. Its our only one with rust but its the best running one we have.

08-28-2015, 03:12 AM	#15
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Looks awesome! What are the Colors? Seamist green and frost White? Thx! __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441



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08-28-2015, 10:54 PM	#16
6cylinderstepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lake Tawakoni, East Texas Posts: 39	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 This reminds me of a very similar truck that was on my street for years, Same green, similar patina, 4WD. Man I wanted that truck!! __________________ Thomas - '79 Stepside inline 6

08-30-2015, 06:12 PM	#17
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Really cool truck! I'm also diggin' the spray setup on the brown truck. __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

09-19-2015, 06:40 AM	#18
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 If you are not restoring it, I´m still missing a 77 passenger side upper bed side molding/trim. You you don´t need it, I´d be more than happy to take it. I finally decided to paint my truck the exact colors like your 77. Only with a dark brown interior. I´d say this one is worth a frame off resto though! __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

09-19-2015, 03:28 PM	#19
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Wish it was still there but it fell off a while back, not sure where it is now but if I can find it I will let you know.

06-12-2016, 04:00 PM	#21
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 any updates? __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

06-12-2016, 09:33 PM	#22
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Really like this truck. Always a Bonanza fan, because I was always a Highlander fan! This would be a nice resto. Glad you're reviving it and putting it to use, know you're having fun. Nice to bring em back from the semi-dead.

06-12-2016, 10:47 PM	#23
98Murray Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ennis, Texas Posts: 174	Re: 1977 Bonanza 20 Nothing new. I did throw a battery in her the other day and fired her up. Running a bit rough, carb probably needs rebuilt.

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