Third time is the charm

[Cowdogpete]

Well, I did it again. The wife is certain I'm certifiably insane.

Friend of mine has had a 76 for a few years, he bought it cheap, had a blown engine. He fixed it a little and used it for a farm truck. He mentioned he might trade it off.......and now it's in my barn.

1976 K20. Horrible paint, some surface rust. The front-right quarter panel as some minor wrinkles. No tailgate, but overall pretty straight.

Cosmetically, this is the ugliest truck I have.

Mechanically it might be the best! Previous owner swapped in a 292 straight 6 from a 1979 C60 grain truck (whopping 130hp). Purrs like a kitten. Rebuilt turbo 400. There are no squeaks, rattles, slop, or leaks. Steering is perfect, ride is great for a 76 K20. And it has new tires!

Interior is weak, but all the gauges work, electrical is good, and has a 'new' seat from an unknown donor at the pick-n-pull. Glass is good. Heater works. Previous owner covered the 6" speaker holes in the lower door panel with old license plates.....gives it character.

Ugly homemade bumpers but a primo toolbox. 4WD is complete and fully functional (tested it pretty seriously already)

Cost me an 11 year old fourwheeler and a 18 year old boat that didnt run.

Good ranch truck and beater to let the kids work out of.

I'm tickled with it!