C-20 Progress - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**leddzepp** · 03-14-2009, 03:36 AM

I am in the process of restoring my C-20 to it's original condition. Thanks to board members, I have obtained factory original emblems, hub caps, rims/tires, and upper/lower mouldings. A little polish, a paint brush, an air gun, and a steady hand...old parts are turned into new. I pulled the inner fenders to access the factory drilled holes that were filled in by the P/O. Using the original metal clips, and straightening some of the trim, I have had great luck on getting the trim to fit snug against the body. I need to get some more clips to complete it, but I am very pleased with the results so far. The P/O also painted the inner gill black for some reason, so I also pulled it and painted it back to its original color. The inner fenders I cleaned, sanded down, sprayed with POR 15, then top-coated with POR 15 chassis (semi-gloss) black. I need to finish mounting and polish the trim, restore the hubcaps, along with some other things. I plan to take it to the Brothers truck show in July.

**leddzepp** · 03-14-2009, 03:37 AM

pics

68,69 K20 · 03-14-2009, 08:02 AM

Looks great so far, nice work!

67_C-30 · 03-14-2009, 09:19 AM

Looks great!

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-14-2009, 01:28 PM

That is coming along nicely, although your cat doesn't look too impressed

I hope to see you at Brothers driving it.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-14-2009, 03:44 PM

Kewl!!!!!

sleepertruck72 · 03-14-2009, 05:10 PM

Good progress ! I may have a few of those metal clips laying around, If I find them I'll make sure they make it to Riverside.

**72 Super** · 03-14-2009, 08:22 PM

coming along nicely!

**LockDoc** · 03-14-2009, 09:33 PM

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That baby is lookin' good. You better take it to some cruise nights too...

LockDoc

**special-K** · 03-15-2009, 05:40 AM

It`s looking great!And I thought you were just a parts hoarder.

I like what you`re doing there.

lloydk · 03-15-2009, 07:09 AM

nice to see an original truck

C/10 King · 03-15-2009, 04:44 PM

I don't think I can wait till July, Atwater nice this time of year!

I'll buy the beer!

**leddzepp** · 03-16-2009, 03:57 AM

Hey Rene, I'll bring the beer to Brother's! I met your brother Rudy last year at the show. Real cool cat...he was hanging around your green/white shortbed, and I talked to the guy that owned it as well. I guess he picked it up on ebay, got a set of buckets from you, and rolled to the show. Man, I like that truck!

SK- I have a lot of parts stashed away that were intended for my short bed. I think this truck is more deserving of them, so they are coming out! I'll post more pics in a few days.

I also happened into a car show at Santa Anita racetrack today (Sunday) and will post pics later. A couple of our trucks, and some killer vettes. I am on "vacation" the next week, so it is family day tomorrow, and we are going to check out the Midway in San Diego.

03-14-2009, 03:36 AM	#1
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	C-20 Progress I am in the process of restoring my C-20 to it's original condition. Thanks to board members, I have obtained factory original emblems, hub caps, rims/tires, and upper/lower mouldings. A little polish, a paint brush, an air gun, and a steady hand...old parts are turned into new. I pulled the inner fenders to access the factory drilled holes that were filled in by the P/O. Using the original metal clips, and straightening some of the trim, I have had great luck on getting the trim to fit snug against the body. I need to get some more clips to complete it, but I am very pleased with the results so far. The P/O also painted the inner gill black for some reason, so I also pulled it and painted it back to its original color. The inner fenders I cleaned, sanded down, sprayed with POR 15, then top-coated with POR 15 chassis (semi-gloss) black. I need to finish mounting and polish the trim, restore the hubcaps, along with some other things. I plan to take it to the Brothers truck show in July. Attached Images

03-14-2009, 03:37 AM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: C-20 Progress pics Attached Images

03-14-2009, 08:02 AM	#3
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: C-20 Progress Looks great so far, nice work! __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

03-14-2009, 09:19 AM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: C-20 Progress Looks great! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-14-2009, 01:28 PM	#5
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: C-20 Progress That is coming along nicely, although your cat doesn't look too impressed I hope to see you at Brothers driving it. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

03-14-2009, 03:44 PM	#6
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: C-20 Progress Kewl!!!!! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-14-2009, 05:10 PM	#7
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: C-20 Progress Good progress ! I may have a few of those metal clips laying around, If I find them I'll make sure they make it to Riverside. __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

03-14-2009, 08:22 PM	#8
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: C-20 Progress coming along nicely! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

03-14-2009, 09:33 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: C-20 Progress - That baby is lookin' good. You better take it to some cruise nights too... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-15-2009, 05:40 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: C-20 Progress It`s looking great!And I thought you were just a parts hoarder. I like what you`re doing there. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-15-2009, 07:09 AM	#11
lloydk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 25	Re: C-20 Progress nice to see an original truck __________________ 67 GMC, SWB, 472 Cadillac, Turbo 400, 273 rear

03-15-2009, 04:44 PM	#12
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: C-20 Progress I don't think I can wait till July, Atwater nice this time of year! I'll buy the beer! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

03-16-2009, 03:57 AM	#13
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: C-20 Progress Hey Rene, I'll bring the beer to Brother's! I met your brother Rudy last year at the show. Real cool cat...he was hanging around your green/white shortbed, and I talked to the guy that owned it as well. I guess he picked it up on ebay, got a set of buckets from you, and rolled to the show. Man, I like that truck! SK- I have a lot of parts stashed away that were intended for my short bed. I think this truck is more deserving of them, so they are coming out! I'll post more pics in a few days. I also happened into a car show at Santa Anita racetrack today (Sunday) and will post pics later. A couple of our trucks, and some killer vettes. I am on "vacation" the next week, so it is family day tomorrow, and we are going to check out the Midway in San Diego.

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