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Russell · 10-08-2004, 09:40 PM

Scored this clean baby for a cool $1500

Its a 1974 Chevy C20 Custom. No options less a heater, lol! Body is real good, and it's 350 runs very well, smokes a bit though... The CM465 has messed up syncros, its tough to get it into second and third. Everything that it does have works well, and doesn't seem to badly hacked up. It was orignally a green color and was repainted, but whoever painted it did a very poor prep job, so the paint is peeling off all over the place. No rot in the bed, or passenger's side fender, driver's side fender has a big dent and some nasty rot in it, along with the cab corner on the driver's side. Has a brand new dual exhaust setup with heads, extremely aggressive exhaust note... The truck also came with a box load of new parts -- Fenders, valence, front clip trim, new grill etc

I plan to use the best parts from the two trucks to make one nice one, and one not so nice one, I'll then practice my bondo / expanding foam skills on it after cutting all the rot out and stopping the cancer, I'll then epoxy prime the whole thing in hopes that it doesn't break out with cancer again while giving it a paint job to practice painting a truck, then sell it, and start working on the nice truck's body

PS -- The grill for my 80 is sitting in the shop, I've been working on the electric fans mounted in there

cliffsta · 10-08-2004, 09:49 PM

nice buy bud! Hey does that red one have all 4 original hubcaps? my 1980 has all 4 and its the only one in town that has all four of em. Kinda nifty 2 me.

oldraven · 10-09-2004, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

nice buy bud! Hey does that red one have all 4 original hubcaps? my 1980 has all 4 and its the only one in town that has all four of em. Kinda nifty 2 me.

Yeah, mine's got three really nice chevy ones.

So, what do you want for one, Russel?

Russell · 10-08-2004, 09:50 PM

Sure does, the GMC to the right has four GMC caps too

cliffsta · 10-08-2004, 09:52 PM

what condition they in? All 4 of mine are scracth and dent free, and the chrome still shines nice and purdy. I got a little white rattlecan left, im thinking of re whiting the wheels themselves as they are starting to show a tad bit o rust.

Russell · 10-08-2004, 09:55 PM

all 8 wheels are rusty, GMC caps are in good condition, got a ding or two here and there, not sure about the Chevy caps, didn't check them

**N2TRUX** · 10-08-2004, 10:12 PM

Good score Russell....

*1972C10* · 10-08-2004, 10:15 PM

You plan on putting foam into the rot then bondoing over it :????

bigblock73 · 10-08-2004, 10:19 PM

Russ, that '74 looks sweet!!!

I myself want to get a clean 73-80 C20 pretty soon (Once yeller is finished). I think it would be a cool tow rig and hardware store hauler.

Russell · 10-08-2004, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972C10

You plan on putting foam into the rot then bondoing over it :????

On the crappier truck, not my good one, lol

I'd tell the new owner how the repairs were done, I'm not out to rip someone off... It'll be sold as a running truck, not a restored beauty, lol

As far as the front clip goes, I'm planning on putting the 80's front clip onto the truck I keep, I might change my mind though, cause I like both of them... We'll see how the 74 clip looks with the new grill and chrome front bumper / bumperettes I have for it...

As far as my restoration plan goes, I plan to use the 74 as a foundation, putting my 80's cab on, the Blazer Tank in, front bumper / bumperettes, and rear sliding window in. The 74 has a very solid suspension, frame and rear end while the 80 has a bent frame with a tired and abused suspension with a half dead rear end. I also plan to move all of the options from the 80 over to the 74.

*1FaastC10* · 10-08-2004, 10:27 PM

nice score indeed. something about those stock wheels on a non-2 tone truck. i just love the way it looks. when my grandma decides that my grandpa's old K20 is ready to retire as the "family truck" she gets to go under my knife. nothing but a stock rework, and little things to make it more functional, cosmetically it will be the same as when grandpa was using it, just a little nicer. i plan on using it for a tow/haul/plow rig.

here's a pic of her the winter before last, when i bought my first K20.

the bed is the original from "OneFaastC10"

76cheyenne · 10-08-2004, 11:12 PM

Cool, so which one you building up? You switching the parts over to the 80 or to the 74. Personally (since I got a 76) I like the round headlights better then the square ones. Good find.

bigblock73 · 10-08-2004, 11:16 PM

I had to come back and take another look at the truck Russ...you little piece of crap!

Seriously, I see your grill on the '74 has seen better days. I have two spare 73/74 grills, both are in decent shape with no cracks or broken bars....if interested in one let me know.

76cheyenne · 10-08-2004, 11:36 PM

Oh I didn't know that the 80 had a bent frame.

Russell · 10-08-2004, 11:46 PM

This shows it a bit better:

Look on the driver's side

Russell · 10-08-2004, 11:49 PM

Man, just went and looked at some 73 / 74 trucks, and holy cow they look wicked when they are done up nice...

I'm definitly keeping the 74 grill! Can you get me some pictures of the ones you have?

I'm thinking the new grill won't fit :p

bigblock73 · 10-09-2004, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Russell

I'm definitly keeping the 74 grill! Can you get me some pictures of the ones you have?

I'm thinking the new grill won't fit :p

Russ, if you are talking to me, I will try and get pics tonight for you.

76cheyenne · 10-08-2004, 11:50 PM

I see it now. Man they both look to have great hoods. Mine has the good ol' bend in the middle. What type of mufflers does the 74 have on it?

Russell · 10-08-2004, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 76cheyenne

I see it now. Man they both look to have great hoods. Mine has the good ol' bend in the middle. What type of mufflers does the 74 have on it?

The 74 has a brand of muffler I've never heard of, they are called Straight-throughs. Extremely aggressive when you romp on it, but quiet right down when you are just cruising.

The 80's hood is in real good shape, has a couple of dings along the front, and a couple dings on the top from hail hitting it at one time in it's life. The 74's hood is mint less a hole near the cowl where some debris from a vehicle infront of the PO hit it, dented the cab above the windshield shattering the windsheild

76cheyenne · 10-09-2004, 12:00 AM

Straight throughs? R U sure that is the brand? I have heard of straight though style mufflers but not the brand.

Russell · 10-09-2004, 12:12 AM

Yep, thats the brand, I haven't crawled underneith to take a look at em yet

Heres a couple more pictures. The fender is the worst damage on the truck, and also the only place on the whole truck that I was able to find any bondo. I've got brand new fender for it sitting in the box of the truck

The box side is a picture of the worst side.

*1FaastC10* · 10-09-2004, 01:22 AM

Russell, you say your 80 has a bent frame, what i see in that pic looks like cab mount bushings that are toast.

Russell · 10-09-2004, 01:38 AM

I don't doubt that one bit -- But I know the frame is bent, did some measuring from the ground up and there is about an inch of difference...

**Palf70Step** · 10-09-2004, 07:41 AM

Good find Russell. No matter what combo you end up with it'll look good.

*1972C10* · 10-09-2004, 09:03 AM

Yeah i didnt think you were going to pull a james.

Why dont you do it somewhat right and use fiberglass.?

10-08-2004, 09:40 PM	#1
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Bought a new truck! Scored this clean baby for a cool $1500 Its a 1974 Chevy C20 Custom. No options less a heater, lol! Body is real good, and it's 350 runs very well, smokes a bit though... The CM465 has messed up syncros, its tough to get it into second and third. Everything that it does have works well, and doesn't seem to badly hacked up. It was orignally a green color and was repainted, but whoever painted it did a very poor prep job, so the paint is peeling off all over the place. No rot in the bed, or passenger's side fender, driver's side fender has a big dent and some nasty rot in it, along with the cab corner on the driver's side. Has a brand new dual exhaust setup with heads, extremely aggressive exhaust note... The truck also came with a box load of new parts -- Fenders, valence, front clip trim, new grill etc I plan to use the best parts from the two trucks to make one nice one, and one not so nice one, I'll then practice my bondo / expanding foam skills on it after cutting all the rot out and stopping the cancer, I'll then epoxy prime the whole thing in hopes that it doesn't break out with cancer again while giving it a paint job to practice painting a truck, then sell it, and start working on the nice truck's body PS -- The grill for my 80 is sitting in the shop, I've been working on the electric fans mounted in there __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 10-08-2004 at 09:44 PM.

10-08-2004, 09:49 PM	#2
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	nice buy bud! Hey does that red one have all 4 original hubcaps? my 1980 has all 4 and its the only one in town that has all four of em. Kinda nifty 2 me. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-08-2004, 09:50 PM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Sure does, the GMC to the right has four GMC caps too __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-08-2004, 09:52 PM	#5
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	what condition they in? All 4 of mine are scracth and dent free, and the chrome still shines nice and purdy. I got a little white rattlecan left, im thinking of re whiting the wheels themselves as they are starting to show a tad bit o rust. __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

10-08-2004, 09:55 PM	#6
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	all 8 wheels are rusty, GMC caps are in good condition, got a ding or two here and there, not sure about the Chevy caps, didn't check them __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-08-2004, 10:12 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Good score Russell....

10-08-2004, 10:15 PM	#8
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	You plan on putting foam into the rot then bondoing over it :????

10-08-2004, 10:19 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Russ, that '74 looks sweet!!! I myself want to get a clean 73-80 C20 pretty soon (Once yeller is finished). I think it would be a cool tow rig and hardware store hauler. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-08-2004, 10:27 PM	#11
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	nice score indeed. something about those stock wheels on a non-2 tone truck. i just love the way it looks. when my grandma decides that my grandpa's old K20 is ready to retire as the "family truck" she gets to go under my knife. nothing but a stock rework, and little things to make it more functional, cosmetically it will be the same as when grandpa was using it, just a little nicer. i plan on using it for a tow/haul/plow rig. here's a pic of her the winter before last, when i bought my first K20. the bed is the original from "OneFaastC10" Attached Images

10-08-2004, 11:12 PM	#12
76cheyenne No more Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 134	Cool, so which one you building up? You switching the parts over to the 80 or to the 74. Personally (since I got a 76) I like the round headlights better then the square ones. Good find. __________________ 1976 Chevy K10 CheyenneTrue Duals with glasspacks and cutouts, Blacked out tails, Rockford Fosgate H/U with 2 Sony Xplode 6x9s and 2 8" MTX Subs with a Alpine Amp. New front clip in primer. For Sale $2000 obo

10-08-2004, 11:16 PM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	I had to come back and take another look at the truck Russ...you little piece of crap! Seriously, I see your grill on the '74 has seen better days. I have two spare 73/74 grills, both are in decent shape with no cracks or broken bars....if interested in one let me know. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-08-2004, 11:36 PM	#14
76cheyenne No more Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 134	Oh I didn't know that the 80 had a bent frame. __________________ 1976 Chevy K10 CheyenneTrue Duals with glasspacks and cutouts, Blacked out tails, Rockford Fosgate H/U with 2 Sony Xplode 6x9s and 2 8" MTX Subs with a Alpine Amp. New front clip in primer. For Sale $2000 obo

10-08-2004, 11:46 PM	#15
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	This shows it a bit better: Look on the driver's side __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-08-2004, 11:49 PM	#16
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Man, just went and looked at some 73 / 74 trucks, and holy cow they look wicked when they are done up nice... I'm definitly keeping the 74 grill! Can you get me some pictures of the ones you have? I'm thinking the new grill won't fit :p __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-08-2004, 11:50 PM	#18
76cheyenne No more Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 134	I see it now. Man they both look to have great hoods. Mine has the good ol' bend in the middle. What type of mufflers does the 74 have on it? __________________ 1976 Chevy K10 CheyenneTrue Duals with glasspacks and cutouts, Blacked out tails, Rockford Fosgate H/U with 2 Sony Xplode 6x9s and 2 8" MTX Subs with a Alpine Amp. New front clip in primer. For Sale $2000 obo



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10-09-2004, 12:00 AM	#20
76cheyenne No more Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 134	Straight throughs? R U sure that is the brand? I have heard of straight though style mufflers but not the brand. __________________ 1976 Chevy K10 CheyenneTrue Duals with glasspacks and cutouts, Blacked out tails, Rockford Fosgate H/U with 2 Sony Xplode 6x9s and 2 8" MTX Subs with a Alpine Amp. New front clip in primer. For Sale $2000 obo

10-09-2004, 12:12 AM	#21
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Yep, thats the brand, I haven't crawled underneith to take a look at em yet Heres a couple more pictures. The fender is the worst damage on the truck, and also the only place on the whole truck that I was able to find any bondo. I've got brand new fender for it sitting in the box of the truck The box side is a picture of the worst side. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap) Last edited by Russell; 10-09-2004 at 12:44 AM.

10-09-2004, 01:22 AM	#22
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	Russell, you say your 80 has a bent frame, what i see in that pic looks like cab mount bushings that are toast.

10-09-2004, 01:38 AM	#23
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	I don't doubt that one bit -- But I know the frame is bent, did some measuring from the ground up and there is about an inch of difference... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-09-2004, 07:41 AM	#24
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,946	Good find Russell. No matter what combo you end up with it'll look good. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-09-2004, 09:03 AM	#25
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Yeah i didnt think you were going to pull a james. Why dont you do it somewhat right and use fiberglass.?

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