67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shoveldug · 02-15-2020, 02:45 PM

About a year ago I drug this 67 home for parts. I took a liking to it and the blue over red brushed on paint job and the trucks personality. I was without a project so I decided to convert it to 4 wheel drive. I added a pto driven military surplus winch and got the 292 running well. It’s lots of fun to drive around. Heater works well.

52napco · 02-15-2020, 03:05 PM

Cool old truck..

**69cam** · 02-15-2020, 03:22 PM

I like it. Looks like a lot of fun!

**Stocker** · 02-15-2020, 03:33 PM

Nice stance, how much lift? What size tires?

Willys_MB · 02-15-2020, 03:47 PM

Very neat! Some day I’d like to do the same to mine!

**jocko** · 02-15-2020, 04:20 PM

I like it! Did you swap a K frame under it or add axle/t-case etc to existing?

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-15-2020, 04:40 PM

I think I'm in love! Looks great

shoveldug · 02-15-2020, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Nice stance, how much lift? What size tires?

37 inch military tires on 16.5 wheels. The drivetrain and spring hangers and springs are 1976 K20 4 inch lift springs in front and a big stack of springs in the back with a Eaton rear differential. It’s basically a frankinstien but it drives pretty well.

shoveldug · 02-15-2020, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

I like it! Did you swap a K frame under it or add axle/t-case etc to existing?

Added mostly 76 K20 parts. Rear differential is 70 vintage. 4:10 gears. Moved the spring perches to make it work. Lots of fabrication and welding. Took a little from different threads on here.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-15-2020, 06:04 PM

Nice. I love '67/'68s with 292s.
Extra points for the Cop Spot.

57taskforce · 02-15-2020, 06:09 PM

Nice!!!

shoveldug · 02-15-2020, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Nice. I love '67/'68s with 292s.
Extra points for the Cop Spot.

67s and 292s are unique in several ways. Took me some time to find the engine cross member. I added power steering and used Davis parts for the brackets. Gathering parts and making them work is enjoyable.

shoveldug · 02-15-2020, 06:23 PM

My Grandson Jace loves it. We call it the hoopty truck. I am going to put antique plates on it and drive it some. I have 40 acres and a creek and some wet spots for added fun. I don’t have the driveshaft for the winch rigged up yet.

**jocko** · 02-15-2020, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shoveldug

Added mostly 76 K20 parts. Rear differential is 70 vintage. 4:10 gears. Moved the spring perches to make it work. Lots of fabrication and welding. Took a little from different threads on here.

Nicely done!

shoveldug · 02-15-2020, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Nicely done!

Thank you. Many people would say “that’s a lot of work”. I say “ I didn’t have a hour of work in it”. It’s good fun.

**Getter-Done** · 02-15-2020, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shoveldug

Thank you. Many people would say “that’s a lot of work”. I say “ I didn’t have a hour of work in it”. It’s good fun.

You got my vote, Nice ( Fun) on the truck project.
I will have to remember that phrase.
I hear that a lot on some of my projects

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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-16-2020, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by shoveldug

67s and 292s are unique in several ways. Took me some time to find the engine cross member. I added power steering and used Davis parts for the brackets. Gathering parts and making them work is enjoyable.

I acquired a 292-only crossmember for a future K/5 L6 project. They are like Hen's Teeth. I didn't know they were necessary for K/20s.
I tried putting P/S on a '67 K/10 Suburban [w/454]. It was a disaster. Gearbox kept tearing loose, and it had a wider turning radius than the RMS Queen Mary. I tried to restore it back to manual, but we cut up the OEM draglink, and I never got its old steering geometry back right. I think a new front end from a '72-era Blazer -- with P/S, P/B and open knuckle Dana 44 -- would be the cure.
But the '68 Stepside and '71 Jimmy are licensed and running so they have priority over any projects.
I do have 2 more 292 cores standing by.

**too much stuff** · 02-16-2020, 10:41 AM

Looks good!

tristan · 02-16-2020, 03:27 PM

Good to see another board member in western PA. Best of luck with your project.

underliner6 · 02-16-2020, 03:59 PM

Great looking truck. You saved her from the looks of the before and after.

**Jeff's bowtie's** · 02-16-2020, 04:13 PM

Nice truck and your right no work just pure enjoyment!!! I have a project I’m working on as well it’s a or was a 69 longhorn that I cut down to a short bed and converted to a 4wd with a Dana 60 up front and 14 bolt rear

02-15-2020, 02:45 PM	#1
shoveldug Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Volant, Pennsylvania Posts: 351	67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. About a year ago I drug this 67 home for parts. I took a liking to it and the blue over red brushed on paint job and the trucks personality. I was without a project so I decided to convert it to 4 wheel drive. I added a pto driven military surplus winch and got the 292 running well. It’s lots of fun to drive around. Heater works well. Attached Images __________________ paypal is dwl65101@yahoo.com

02-15-2020, 03:05 PM	#2
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. Cool old truck..

02-15-2020, 03:22 PM	#3
69cam Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Olney Il. Posts: 231	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. I like it. Looks like a lot of fun!

02-15-2020, 03:33 PM	#4
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. Nice stance, how much lift? What size tires? __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

02-15-2020, 03:47 PM	#5
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. Very neat! Some day I’d like to do the same to mine! __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

02-15-2020, 04:20 PM	#6
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. I like it! Did you swap a K frame under it or add axle/t-case etc to existing?

02-15-2020, 04:40 PM	#7
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. I think I'm in love! Looks great __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-15-2020, 06:04 PM	#10
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,504	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. Nice. I love '67/'68s with 292s. Extra points for the Cop Spot. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

02-15-2020, 06:09 PM	#11
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,487	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. Nice!!! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

02-15-2020, 06:23 PM	#13
shoveldug Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Volant, Pennsylvania Posts: 351	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. My Grandson Jace loves it. We call it the hoopty truck. I am going to put antique plates on it and drive it some. I have 40 acres and a creek and some wet spots for added fun. I don’t have the driveshaft for the winch rigged up yet. Attached Images __________________ paypal is dwl65101@yahoo.com

02-16-2020, 10:41 AM	#18
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. Looks good! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-16-2020, 03:27 PM	#19
tristan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Western PA Posts: 1,295	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. Good to see another board member in western PA. Best of luck with your project.

02-16-2020, 03:59 PM	#20
underliner6 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 328	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. Great looking truck. You saved her from the looks of the before and after. __________________ Jim 1972 K20 Cheyenne- 350/350/205 1972 K20 Cheyenne - 350/SM465/205 1971 K5 Blazer

02-16-2020, 04:13 PM	#21
Jeff's bowtie's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kearneysville Wv Posts: 3,955	Re: 67 C20.Now a K. Just for fun. Nice truck and your right no work just pure enjoyment!!! I have a project I’m working on as well it’s a or was a 69 longhorn that I cut down to a short bed and converted to a 4wd with a Dana 60 up front and 14 bolt rear

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