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mark69k20 · 12-14-2005, 03:50 AM

Well guys give it to me easy... can I do it? How bad off am I? 42,000 origional miles, only new truck grandpa ever owned, first truck I ever drove! Running 307 just needs a tune up. The obvious is sheet metal. Those of you that have had to deal with rust throw me a bone... bottom of cab and all under bed is pretty bad. I want to do a full restore to make it a daily driver that only comes out in fair weather! No need for show quality I'll never sell it!

ol yellow 72 · 12-14-2005, 05:13 AM

looks like a very good start to me is it automatic or 4 speed?

mark69k20 · 12-14-2005, 11:22 AM

hey yellow
She has a four speed in her!

68haywagon · 12-14-2005, 11:28 AM

to the board. That don't look so bad. Looks like a great start to me. Mine doesn't have cab supports at all let alone a nice chunk of one left

Hows the interior look?

Mike

1969 C/K CST · 12-14-2005, 11:30 AM

Like that word original. Body will take some time, but it sounds like there is some incentive there.

**truckdude239** · 12-14-2005, 11:46 AM

aww that can be buffed out lol

stueber68 · 12-14-2005, 11:50 AM

Just keep your mind on the prize it'll all seem worth it.

farside847 · 12-14-2005, 11:58 AM

hey, another my-grampas-truck - we should start a club!

TruckinDaddy · 12-15-2005, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by farside847

hey, another my-grampas-truck - we should start a club!

I'd join. Got my gramp's 68 with a 307, too. And a lot more rust than you, so does that mean I am winning?

1969 GMC · 12-15-2005, 04:36 PM

I have seen those coils before, it is on the shock and not actually on the leaf pack itself. Im guessing it's a redneck overload spring or something similar. My grandpa's old motorhome had them too, I don't believe they were a factory option.

BTW nice truck. It could have either the T221 or the NP205 transfer case, the NP205 being the more desireable of the two. Welcome!

mark69k20 · 12-14-2005, 02:43 PM

Ill get a couple more pics on here shortly. Have any of you tackled rust of this magnitude? It seems I will have to replace every support under the bed and most of the sheetmetal in the bed!!

HeavyD · 12-14-2005, 02:53 PM

Can always grab a better bed and cab from down south sometime. Just keep a little fundage packed away for when you get the opportunity to grab some nice metal, and all will be good.

mark69k20 · 12-14-2005, 03:34 PM

Here's a few more pics... What is the deal with coil and leaf suspension? Was this factory or did he add them on?
This tailgate does not close, he told me it is not origional any you experts know if a different year had different hardware/brackets? Thanks for the input!

68haywagon · 12-14-2005, 03:36 PM

That definitely is a 73-87 tailgate not a 67-72

Mike

mark69k20 · 12-14-2005, 03:39 PM

My bad ment to post this interior for haywagon

Putter · 12-14-2005, 03:40 PM

Just leave the tailgate down and no one will notice!!!
I got one of them "Grandpa's only new truck ever" hand-me-downs, too.

mark69k20 · 12-14-2005, 03:41 PM

Well I guess that explains it! lol
Thats another 400 bones for a gate! Thanks Mike
Any input on that rear suspension?

68haywagon · 12-14-2005, 03:41 PM

Thanks for the interior shot

I'm picture hungary!

Mike

**Yukon Jack** · 12-14-2005, 04:22 PM

Awesome truck - very similar to my 69 K20 so I'm digging it. Cool that it has the 4 on the floor. Mine had the 3 on the tree - hated that!

You will have a Rockwell T-221 transfer case, Dana 44 (heavy duty but that doesn't really mean much) closed knuckle and it should have the Eaton HO52 rear axle. Is the glove box option decal present. If so, list that info for us.

Oh, welcome to the board!

mark69k20 · 12-14-2005, 05:51 PM

Thanks Yukon! I will post the glove box numbers as soon as i get them... I am stuck in Kuwait untill Feb. Got to get Gramps or father to get numbers. Great web site also! I plan on keeping mostly origional but gotta have the 35s prob 4 inch lift. Did your truck have the coils origionally?

**Yukon Jack** · 12-17-2005, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mark69k20

Thanks Yukon! I will post the glove box numbers as soon as i get them... I am stuck in Kuwait untill Feb. Got to get Gramps or father to get numbers. Great web site also! I plan on keeping mostly origional but gotta have the 35s prob 4 inch lift. Did your truck have the coils origionally?

Thanks for the compliments on my website - I try to keep it up-to-date, but that sometimes doesn't happen. You'll enjoy the truck with that plan, just be aware if you were to do more than just casual offroading, you will get some rubbing with 35's and 4 inches of lift. You'll be fine just driving around town and light wheeling. My truck did not have coils on it.

Spoof · 12-14-2005, 06:13 PM

I was in the same position as you are about five years ago. Since then I've finished the frame, suspension front and rear,brakelines, drop spindles driveshaft, moved the gas tank to the rear, replaced almost everything on the frame. This was done in spurts, sometimes I wouldn't touch it for six months
Just finished all the patch panels on the cab, rockers,kicks, floors, corners. I bought a wire feed to do this.
I also have all the repro sheetmetal I need as well as lots of new trim, tilt wheel, vent windows,bumpers, bed wood. I've dropped approx 10 maybe 15 K Can. and will spend at least 5 more on parts. I still need to paint and assemble. The engine and tranny are servicable for now.
I expect to be finished by the end of this summer, I wouldn't be suprised if it was next. Do I have the time, money and skills for this? NO
Sometimes I regret taking it on but I know I won't in the end. I'm definitley not trying to discourage you or say it will be the same for you. I would suggest that you ensure you have long term storage and work space close to your home.
Good luck and I look forward to hearing your posts.

ACES · 12-14-2005, 07:00 PM

I've never seen coil and leaf suspension before. Do you have a picture of the glove box option sheet?

GMFamlee · 12-14-2005, 09:38 PM

NICE!!!!!!! Love the color. And your garage looks about like mine.

Best wishes on your project and keep safe there in Kuwait! Mine wasn't my Grandpa's, it was my uncle's. I bought it from him for $2500 this Sept. and he drove it off the showroom floor the same year my dad bought his. My eldest brother got my dad's, but that's okay, plenty of memories with this one, too.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-14-2005, 11:26 PM

Nice looking truck welcome to the board from southern oregon...

12-14-2005, 03:50 AM	#1
mark69k20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 26	Pics of my new project! Well guys give it to me easy... can I do it? How bad off am I? 42,000 origional miles, only new truck grandpa ever owned, first truck I ever drove! Running 307 just needs a tune up. The obvious is sheet metal. Those of you that have had to deal with rust throw me a bone... bottom of cab and all under bed is pretty bad. I want to do a full restore to make it a daily driver that only comes out in fair weather! No need for show quality I'll never sell it! Attached Images

12-14-2005, 05:13 AM	#2
ol yellow 72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: kentucky Posts: 210	Re: Pics of my new project! looks like a very good start to me is it automatic or 4 speed?

12-14-2005, 11:22 AM	#3
mark69k20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 26	Re: Pics of my new project! hey yellow She has a four speed in her!

12-14-2005, 11:28 AM	#4
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Pics of my new project! to the board. That don't look so bad. Looks like a great start to me. Mine doesn't have cab supports at all let alone a nice chunk of one left Hows the interior look? Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

12-14-2005, 11:30 AM	#5
1969 C/K CST A.K.A- Crummy Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NC foothills Posts: 3,025	Re: Pics of my new project! Like that word original. Body will take some time, but it sounds like there is some incentive there. __________________ 2003 Silverado Z71 Are fishermen all liars?

12-14-2005, 11:46 AM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Pics of my new project! aww that can be buffed out lol __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

12-14-2005, 11:50 AM	#7
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: Pics of my new project! Just keep your mind on the prize it'll all seem worth it. __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!

12-14-2005, 11:58 AM	#8
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Pics of my new project! hey, another my-grampas-truck - we should start a club! __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

12-15-2005, 04:36 PM	#10
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Pics of my new project! I have seen those coils before, it is on the shock and not actually on the leaf pack itself. Im guessing it's a redneck overload spring or something similar. My grandpa's old motorhome had them too, I don't believe they were a factory option. BTW nice truck. It could have either the T221 or the NP205 transfer case, the NP205 being the more desireable of the two. Welcome! __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

12-14-2005, 02:43 PM	#11
mark69k20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 26	Re: Pics of my new project! Ill get a couple more pics on here shortly. Have any of you tackled rust of this magnitude? It seems I will have to replace every support under the bed and most of the sheetmetal in the bed!!

12-14-2005, 02:53 PM	#12
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Pics of my new project! Can always grab a better bed and cab from down south sometime. Just keep a little fundage packed away for when you get the opportunity to grab some nice metal, and all will be good. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

12-14-2005, 03:34 PM	#13
mark69k20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 26	Re: Pics of my new project! Here's a few more pics... What is the deal with coil and leaf suspension? Was this factory or did he add them on? This tailgate does not close, he told me it is not origional any you experts know if a different year had different hardware/brackets? Thanks for the input! Attached Images

12-14-2005, 03:36 PM	#14
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Pics of my new project! That definitely is a 73-87 tailgate not a 67-72 Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

12-14-2005, 03:39 PM	#15
mark69k20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 26	Re: Pics of my new project! My bad ment to post this interior for haywagon Attached Images

12-14-2005, 03:40 PM	#16
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Pics of my new project! Just leave the tailgate down and no one will notice!!! I got one of them "Grandpa's only new truck ever" hand-me-downs, too. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**



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12-14-2005, 03:41 PM	#17
mark69k20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 26	Re: Pics of my new project! Well I guess that explains it! lol Thats another 400 bones for a gate! Thanks Mike Any input on that rear suspension?

12-14-2005, 03:41 PM	#18
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Pics of my new project! Thanks for the interior shot I'm picture hungary! Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

12-14-2005, 04:22 PM	#19
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Pics of my new project! Awesome truck - very similar to my 69 K20 so I'm digging it. Cool that it has the 4 on the floor. Mine had the 3 on the tree - hated that! You will have a Rockwell T-221 transfer case, Dana 44 (heavy duty but that doesn't really mean much) closed knuckle and it should have the Eaton HO52 rear axle. Is the glove box option decal present. If so, list that info for us. Oh, welcome to the board! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-14-2005, 05:51 PM	#20
mark69k20 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: delaware Posts: 26	Re: Pics of my new project! Thanks Yukon! I will post the glove box numbers as soon as i get them... I am stuck in Kuwait untill Feb. Got to get Gramps or father to get numbers. Great web site also! I plan on keeping mostly origional but gotta have the 35s prob 4 inch lift. Did your truck have the coils origionally?

12-14-2005, 06:13 PM	#22
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	Re: Pics of my new project! I was in the same position as you are about five years ago. Since then I've finished the frame, suspension front and rear,brakelines, drop spindles driveshaft, moved the gas tank to the rear, replaced almost everything on the frame. This was done in spurts, sometimes I wouldn't touch it for six months Just finished all the patch panels on the cab, rockers,kicks, floors, corners. I bought a wire feed to do this. I also have all the repro sheetmetal I need as well as lots of new trim, tilt wheel, vent windows,bumpers, bed wood. I've dropped approx 10 maybe 15 K Can. and will spend at least 5 more on parts. I still need to paint and assemble. The engine and tranny are servicable for now. I expect to be finished by the end of this summer, I wouldn't be suprised if it was next. Do I have the time, money and skills for this? NO Sometimes I regret taking it on but I know I won't in the end. I'm definitley not trying to discourage you or say it will be the same for you. I would suggest that you ensure you have long term storage and work space close to your home. Good luck and I look forward to hearing your posts. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

12-14-2005, 07:00 PM	#23
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Re: Pics of my new project! I've never seen coil and leaf suspension before. Do you have a picture of the glove box option sheet? __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

12-14-2005, 09:38 PM	#24
GMFamlee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 27	Re: Pics of my new project! NICE!!!!!!! Love the color. And your garage looks about like mine. Best wishes on your project and keep safe there in Kuwait! Mine wasn't my Grandpa's, it was my uncle's. I bought it from him for $2500 this Sept. and he drove it off the showroom floor the same year my dad bought his. My eldest brother got my dad's, but that's okay, plenty of memories with this one, too. __________________ GMFamlee 1971 Cheyenne 20 LWB 400BB 1996 GMC Sierra SL SWB 4X4 ExtCab 2001 Honda Civic EX (Mamma's Ride) "He stops talking only long enough to switch feet"

12-14-2005, 11:26 PM	#25
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Pics of my new project! Nice looking truck welcome to the board from southern oregon... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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