1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration - Page 11 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**chewychevy67** · 12-15-2024, 11:05 PM

Taking a drive up to Nashville from your place would be a awesome ride. You guys have some great scenery to drive thru. I hope someday I can make it back down there and take more time.

**1970cstblazer** · 12-16-2024, 08:43 AM

Most definitely gorgeous paint and great workmanship throughout.

**69cam** · 12-18-2024, 01:01 PM

The truck is looking great. Glad to see that Molly is still around. I sure miss my lab.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-19-2024, 06:07 PM

Molly's ride looks clean. Impala?

**IronCanine** · 12-21-2024, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Taking a drive up to Nashville from your place would be a awesome ride. You guys have some great scenery to drive thru. I hope someday I can make it back down there and take more time.

Always welcome.

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Most definitely gorgeous paint and great workmanship throughout.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by 69cam

The truck is looking great. Glad to see that Molly is still around. I sure miss my lab.

Molly is ever present.

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Molly's ride looks clean. Impala?

'67 Chevelle. Eric can chime on it, but it was his folks' car. It is super clean and super sharp and super original. Marina blue on blue.

OLDYELLOW · 12-21-2024, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Molly's ride looks clean. Impala?

Chevelle, Malibu, 283, 3 speed on column. It was my mom’s birthday present in ‘67. Brought me home when I was born, my brother and I drove it in high school, and my daily driver now.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-22-2024, 11:13 AM

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Chevelle, Malibu, 283, 3 speed on column. It was my mom’s birthday present in ‘67. Brought me home when I was born, my brother and I drove it in high school, and my daily driver now.

Amazing! Good on y’all for keeping it in the family.

**IronCanine** · 12-22-2024, 07:28 PM

Big week...

First Eric got the bed finished up. Looks so good.

**IronCanine** · 12-22-2024, 07:29 PM

...more to this story...hang on. Trying to crank it out before holiday party. Didn't make it. More posts later tonight.

**IronCanine** · 12-22-2024, 10:36 PM

Ok...sorry guests arrived early. Over now, let's keep going.

So with all the major paint/polish done, we turned to getting things ready to marry up. Couple of minor checklist items and then we got the roller loaded up to head to Eric's and Eric got the bed off the rotisserie and the cab back on.

**IronCanine** · 12-22-2024, 10:41 PM

Rotisserie made it high enough that we didn't even have to remove the shifter.

**IronCanine** · 12-22-2024, 10:45 PM

And now the cab is finally married up. Pretty exciting day for us really. Now we can focus up on final assembly. A few things left to hunt yet...but glass arrived today, so that fight is forthcoming. May not be super soon though because Precision seems like they're gonna be a little slow on delivery. Ordered rubber the same time I ordered the date coded glass (and you see which one arrived first).

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope it's a good one. Already pretty darn good here.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 12-22-2024, 11:13 PM

Coming along nicely! I love the blue.
Keep up the momentum!

**1970cstblazer** · 12-23-2024, 09:43 AM

How exciting. Looks superb as usual.

I didn't see it, but do you have the often missing spring clip to keep the power steering hoses together?

**IronCanine** · 12-23-2024, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kronald_70GMC

Coming along nicely! I love the blue.
Keep up the momentum!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

How exciting. Looks superb as usual.

I didn't see it, but do you have the often missing spring clip to keep the power steering hoses together?

Thanks! Don't have an original one, but it's on the ever evolving punch list. As close as we are, there's still a fair few things I don't have on premises yet. I'm on the verge of starting a WTB thread with a couple of loose end bits and bobs on it. One of the things that I'm most annoyed that I don't have right now is the master cylinder bail...coincidentally another piece of bent wire.

**1970cstblazer** · 12-23-2024, 11:50 AM

You are seeking GM 3874661, and only one is required per the parts book:

The Parts Place sells a repro, which other than the plating looks like the one on my 1970 Blazer.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/35042469509...Bk9SR-6m3ML-ZA

**1970cstblazer** · 12-23-2024, 12:18 PM

Here is the info on MC bails depending on Delco or Bendix:

**IronCanine** · 12-23-2024, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Here is the info on MC bails depending on Delco or Bendix:

That's a Christmas gift. Thank you. Chopped that number in the search bar and a nice and shiny new NOS bail was on eBay waiting for me. Already on the way! Teamwork makes the dream work.

**clay68c10** · 12-23-2024, 10:53 PM

Awesome progress. That’s a Christmas gift right there.
That blue is perfect.

**tim71** · 12-24-2024, 12:25 AM

Everything is looking fantastic. Love the detail, very crisp.

**1970cstblazer** · 12-24-2024, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

That's a Christmas gift. Thank you. Chopped that number in the search bar and a nice and shiny new NOS bail was on eBay waiting for me. Already on the way! Teamwork makes the dream work.

Awesome! Glad one was out there. Ebay for the win again!

Merry Christmas to you and yours Brad.

LT7A · 12-24-2024, 11:02 AM

Thank you for posting all of the detail.i really enjoy seeing and hearing about it. Cool to see all that came together right before Christmas.

On another subject, I hope that Molly is feeling ok. In this picture she looks a little blue...

nicklear36 · 12-24-2024, 02:57 PM

Do you have a closeup of how you routed your hard fuel line around the AC compressor?

**IronCanine** · Today, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

Awesome progress. That’s a Christmas gift right there.
That blue is perfect.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by tim71

Everything is looking fantastic. Love the detail, very crisp.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Awesome! Glad one was out there. Ebay for the win again!

Merry Christmas to you and yours Brad.

I really appreciate the help and the well wishes. Hope yours has been a good one.

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Originally Posted by LT7A

Thank you for posting all of the detail.i really enjoy seeing and hearing about it. Cool to see all that came together right before Christmas.

On another subject, I hope that Molly is feeling ok. In this picture she looks a little blue...

Glad you're enjoying it. It is a lot of fun (mostly). She does look blue in the picture...but she's happy as a clam in person.

**IronCanine** · Today, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nicklear36

Do you have a closeup of how you routed your hard fuel line around the AC compressor?

Hope this helps. The fuel line is an InLine Tube reproduction. To my eye it's not a dead nuts copy of factory (bends wise). In fact I've stashed a few originals, thinking I'd try and get them to copy it or try it myself or even refinish an original. In the end, after some consideration, the chase on that particular .5% detail did not seem worth it.

12-15-2024, 11:05 PM	#251
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,556	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Taking a drive up to Nashville from your place would be a awesome ride. You guys have some great scenery to drive thru. I hope someday I can make it back down there and take more time. Last edited by chewychevy67; 12-16-2024 at 08:23 AM.

12-16-2024, 08:43 AM	#252
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,845	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Most definitely gorgeous paint and great workmanship throughout. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-18-2024, 01:01 PM	#253
69cam Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Olney Il. Posts: 231	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration The truck is looking great. Glad to see that Molly is still around. I sure miss my lab.

12-19-2024, 06:07 PM	#254
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Molly's ride looks clean. Impala? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-22-2024, 07:28 PM	#258
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,758	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Big week... First Eric got the bed finished up. Looks so good. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..." Last edited by IronCanine; 12-22-2024 at 10:31 PM.

12-22-2024, 07:29 PM	#259
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,758	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration ...more to this story...hang on. Trying to crank it out before holiday party. Didn't make it. More posts later tonight. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

12-22-2024, 10:36 PM	#260
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,758	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Ok...sorry guests arrived early. Over now, let's keep going. So with all the major paint/polish done, we turned to getting things ready to marry up. Couple of minor checklist items and then we got the roller loaded up to head to Eric's and Eric got the bed off the rotisserie and the cab back on. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

12-22-2024, 10:41 PM	#261
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,758	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Rotisserie made it high enough that we didn't even have to remove the shifter. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

12-22-2024, 10:45 PM	#262
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,758	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration And now the cab is finally married up. Pretty exciting day for us really. Now we can focus up on final assembly. A few things left to hunt yet...but glass arrived today, so that fight is forthcoming. May not be super soon though because Precision seems like they're gonna be a little slow on delivery. Ordered rubber the same time I ordered the date coded glass (and you see which one arrived first). Merry Christmas everyone. I hope it's a good one. Already pretty darn good here. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

12-22-2024, 11:13 PM	#263
Kronald_70GMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 969	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Coming along nicely! I love the blue. Keep up the momentum! __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Yukon Denali (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

12-23-2024, 09:43 AM	#264
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,845	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration How exciting. Looks superb as usual. I didn't see it, but do you have the often missing spring clip to keep the power steering hoses together? Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-23-2024, 11:50 AM	#266
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,845	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration You are seeking GM 3874661, and only one is required per the parts book: The Parts Place sells a repro, which other than the plating looks like the one on my 1970 Blazer. https://www.ebay.com/itm/35042469509...Bk9SR-6m3ML-ZA Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-23-2024, 12:18 PM	#267
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,845	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Here is the info on MC bails depending on Delco or Bendix: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

12-23-2024, 10:53 PM	#269
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Awesome progress. That’s a Christmas gift right there. That blue is perfect. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-24-2024, 12:25 AM	#270
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,105	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Everything is looking fantastic. Love the detail, very crisp. __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold) 2004 Corvette Z06 CE



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12-24-2024, 11:02 AM	#272
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,627	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Thank you for posting all of the detail.i really enjoy seeing and hearing about it. Cool to see all that came together right before Christmas. On another subject, I hope that Molly is feeling ok. In this picture she looks a little blue... Attached Images

12-24-2024, 02:57 PM	#273
nicklear36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 218	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Do you have a closeup of how you routed your hard fuel line around the AC compressor? __________________ My 1970 C10 ChassisFab LWB to SWB Build Thread

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