The Ugly Truckling

[72KAY20]

Have decided to restore the ugly 71 K20 parts truck. It has got to be one of the ugliest K20's I had ever seen. I bought it a few months ago because the price was right (cheap), 350, SM465 4sp, 4.56 no spin rear, and the truck actually would start and move.

There is not a good piece of sheet metal on it anywhere. Very bad rust or dents in every piece but the frame is in pretty good shape.
Here are pictures from the day I bought it.

Thought I would complete the last K20 restoration in 6 months but it took me 2 years. I am not going to guess when this one restoration will be finished. No rush on the ugly truckling. It definitely will take more than 2 years. Will just buy parts as I find them. This weekend I bought a decent bed, front fenders, hood, and radiator support. They are all GM parts with very little rust. Will start to slowly recondition them when I have time.
Project has begun, wish me luck!