69' CST K20 Build

[Onry69CST]

I figure it's time to commit to a build thread for my long project.
I bought my running 1969 original complete CST K20 on a whim with the intention of making it reliable and using it. At the time I was in college and needed a truck for my side business of tree trimming and firewood. I didnt realize what a special thing I had found at the time, but I began to fix the body quickly within the first year.

It was white/turquoise, and had a good amount of water damage. The inner/outer roof, rockers, drip rails, floors, corners, kick panels and bed needed metal work. It lived most of its life in California so everything else is very nice. Lots of dents too though, it was a Fire Dept utility truck. It was mechanically serviced with regularity it seems.