1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

52napco · 07-13-2021, 01:21 PM

1 word comes to my little mind...... jealousy
Really it could not be in a better home

**72ironmike** · 07-13-2021, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ls1nova71

Nice restoration....

Ain't you funny !

72c20customcamper · 07-13-2021, 06:04 PM

I would be afraid to drive it not that it’s not road worthy I wouldn’t want to damage it.

**72 Super** · 07-13-2021, 07:54 PM

Joe, I figured it would nice but wow! I’m glad you finally got it.

**70cst** · 07-13-2021, 07:59 PM

Outstanding ... Absolutely outstanding.

CG · 07-13-2021, 08:48 PM

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**Ironhorse** · 07-13-2021, 09:07 PM

Joe, most of the words to describe such a truck have been used and rightly so but Damn man, that is just an absolutely phenomenal find! Never have I seen an original mileage truck of that caliber before. That is a treasure for sure, congrats on such a find.

**jimer1964** · 07-13-2021, 09:16 PM

Thank you for Sharing! What amazing Find!

72 tigger · 07-13-2021, 09:29 PM

Congrats Joe! Good job on the hunt and persistence! How did you find out about it?

factorystock · 07-13-2021, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange71shorty

Wow, what a time capsule! Amazing

X2! This one belongs in the time capsule thread!

factorystock · 07-13-2021, 09:39 PM

Noted this on many factory photos, and this one also, original engine color looks more reddish than orangish.

**Joesjunk** · 07-13-2021, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

Noted this on many factory photos, and this one also, original engine color looks more reddish than orangish.

Yes, it really does look more red than orange

**Joesjunk** · 07-13-2021, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Congrats Joe! Good job on the hunt and persistence! How did you find out about it?

I actually got word of it off a Facebook post about originally. A guy posted a few pictures of this truck in the owners garage. I private messaged the guy and asked if this was for sale. This was 3 years ago. The owner never listed it for sale. I finally got the guy to give me the owners contact info. So I called, he said he was thinking about selling it. In 3 days I was on a plane to see the truck. The owner was a very talkative, but extremely nice man. We visited for several hours and I said I want the truck when you decide on a price. We became friends over the next 2 1/2 years. Lots of phone calls, talking about nothing more than life and the weather. Then in November of 2020 he called and said he was ready to sell and gave me a price. I agreed, and flew out again to see him and the truck. It took him until 3 weeks ago to finally let me pay him and come pick it up. I really wanted a picture of him and I with the truck. So I rented an enclosed trailer and hit the road.

**72 Super** · 07-13-2021, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I actually got word of it off a Facebook post about originally. A guy posted a few pictures of this truck in the owners garage. I private messaged the guy and asked if this was for sale. This was 3 years ago. The owner never listed it for sale. I finally got the guy to give me the owners contact info. So I called, he said he was thinking about selling it. In 3 days I was on a plane to see the truck. The owner was a very talkative, but extremely nice man. We visited for several hours and I said I want the truck when you decide on a price. We became friends over the next 2 1/2 years. Lots of phone calls, talking about nothing more than life and the weather. Then in November of 2020 he called and said he was ready to sell and gave me a price. I agreed, and flew out again to see him and the truck. It took him until 3 weeks ago to finally let me pay him and come pick it up. I really wanted a picture of him and I with the truck. So I rented an enclosed trailer and hit the road.

Very cool

**Canadian694x4** · 07-13-2021, 11:45 PM

Great find, great story. Congrats!

**Chevyland** · 07-14-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I actually got word of it off a Facebook post about originally. A guy posted a few pictures of this truck in the owners garage. I private messaged the guy and asked if this was for sale. This was 3 years ago. The owner never listed it for sale. I finally got the guy to give me the owners contact info. So I called, he said he was thinking about selling it. In 3 days I was on a plane to see the truck. The owner was a very talkative, but extremely nice man. We visited for several hours and I said I want the truck when you decide on a price. We became friends over the next 2 1/2 years. Lots of phone calls, talking about nothing more than life and the weather. Then in November of 2020 he called and said he was ready to sell and gave me a price. I agreed, and flew out again to see him and the truck. It took him until 3 weeks ago to finally let me pay him and come pick it up. I really wanted a picture of him and I with the truck. So I rented an enclosed trailer and hit the road.

That’s what it’s about

Right there

lil hoodlum · 07-14-2021, 01:32 AM

Really remarkable. Does it have the dual battery setup?

72 tigger · 07-14-2021, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

Really remarkable. Does it have the dual battery setup?

Looks like the tray is there.

Good story Joe, really glad you’re the new owner

**Joesjunk** · 07-14-2021, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lil hoodlum

Really remarkable. Does it have the dual battery setup?

Yes it does. I ordered 2 batteries for it yesterday.

**DREW67** · 07-14-2021, 02:02 PM

Very Nice can't wait to see it in person.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-14-2021, 02:19 PM

Wow! Awesome truck Joe! This has to be maybe 1 of 10 left with that low of miles I'm guessing? Was it a tight fit in that trailer? It looks like it would have been.

**Joesjunk** · 07-14-2021, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Wow! Awesome truck Joe! This has to be maybe 1 of 10 left with that low of miles I'm guessing? Was it a tight fit in that trailer? It looks like it would have been.

It was a little tight, but fit with no issues

rou · 07-14-2021, 03:14 PM

WOW, what a great truck. Best of luck with it.

I am partial the hub caps. I bought a set off this forum and painted them up.

**tim71** · 07-14-2021, 08:05 PM

Not many adjectives left to use, what a find and what a beauty. Congrats!

CWW · 07-14-2021, 08:08 PM

That is one nice truck I hope to have my 68 looking half as good one day

07-13-2021, 01:21 PM	#51
52napco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: upstate sc Posts: 2,095	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles 1 word comes to my little mind...... jealousy Really it could not be in a better home

07-13-2021, 06:04 PM	#53
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,743	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles I would be afraid to drive it not that it’s not road worthy I wouldn’t want to damage it. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-13-2021, 07:54 PM	#54
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Joe, I figured it would nice but wow! I’m glad you finally got it. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

07-13-2021, 07:59 PM	#55
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Outstanding ... Absolutely outstanding. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-13-2021, 08:48 PM	#56
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,036	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles ... Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-13-2021, 09:07 PM	#57
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,295	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Joe, most of the words to describe such a truck have been used and rightly so but Damn man, that is just an absolutely phenomenal find! Never have I seen an original mileage truck of that caliber before. That is a treasure for sure, congrats on such a find. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-13-2021, 09:16 PM	#58
jimer1964 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: bowmansville,pa Posts: 1,683	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Thank you for Sharing! What amazing Find!

07-13-2021, 09:29 PM	#59
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Congrats Joe! Good job on the hunt and persistence! How did you find out about it? __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

07-13-2021, 09:39 PM	#61
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Noted this on many factory photos, and this one also, original engine color looks more reddish than orangish. Attached Images

07-13-2021, 11:45 PM	#65
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Great find, great story. Congrats! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

07-14-2021, 01:32 AM	#67
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Really remarkable. Does it have the dual battery setup?

07-14-2021, 02:02 PM	#70
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,031	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Very Nice can't wait to see it in person. __________________ DREW67

07-14-2021, 02:19 PM	#71
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Wow! Awesome truck Joe! This has to be maybe 1 of 10 left with that low of miles I'm guessing? Was it a tight fit in that trailer? It looks like it would have been. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-14-2021, 03:14 PM	#73
rou I can see the finish line! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: York County, Maine Posts: 88	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles WOW, what a great truck. Best of luck with it. I am partial the hub caps. I bought a set off this forum and painted them up. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C20 402BB In the process of a rebuild now Our first Build - '71 C20 LWB

07-14-2021, 08:05 PM	#74
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,107	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Not many adjectives left to use, what a find and what a beauty. Congrats! __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold) 2004 Corvette Z06 CE



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07-14-2021, 08:08 PM	#75
CWW Registered User Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Goodrich ND Posts: 55	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles That is one nice truck I hope to have my 68 looking half as good one day

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