Pics of my new project!

[mark69k20]

Well guys give it to me easy... can I do it? How bad off am I? 42,000 origional miles, only new truck grandpa ever owned, first truck I ever drove! Running 307 just needs a tune up. The obvious is sheet metal. Those of you that have had to deal with rust throw me a bone... bottom of cab and all under bed is pretty bad. I want to do a full restore to make it a daily driver that only comes out in fair weather! No need for show quality I'll never sell it!

[ol yellow 72]

looks like a very good start to me is it automatic or 4 speed?

[mark69k20]

hey yellow
She has a four speed in her!

[68haywagon]

to the board. That don't look so bad. Looks like a great start to me. Mine doesn't have cab supports at all let alone a nice chunk of one left

Hows the interior look?

Mike

[1969 C/K CST]

Like that word original. Body will take some time, but it sounds like there is some incentive there.

[truckdude239]

aww that can be buffed out lol

[stueber68]

Just keep your mind on the prize it'll all seem worth it.

[farside847]

hey, another my-grampas-truck - we should start a club!

[mark69k20]

Ill get a couple more pics on here shortly. Have any of you tackled rust of this magnitude? It seems I will have to replace every support under the bed and most of the sheetmetal in the bed!!

[HeavyD]

Can always grab a better bed and cab from down south sometime. Just keep a little fundage packed away for when you get the opportunity to grab some nice metal, and all will be good.

[mark69k20]

Here's a few more pics... What is the deal with coil and leaf suspension? Was this factory or did he add them on?
This tailgate does not close, he told me it is not origional any you experts know if a different year had different hardware/brackets? Thanks for the input!

[68haywagon]

That definitely is a 73-87 tailgate not a 67-72

Mike

[mark69k20]

My bad ment to post this interior for haywagon

[Putter]

Just leave the tailgate down and no one will notice!!!
I got one of them "Grandpa's only new truck ever" hand-me-downs, too.

[mark69k20]

Well I guess that explains it! lol
Thats another 400 bones for a gate! Thanks Mike
Any input on that rear suspension?

[68haywagon]

Thanks for the interior shot I'm picture hungary!

Mike

[Yukon Jack]

Awesome truck - very similar to my 69 K20 so I'm digging it. Cool that it has the 4 on the floor. Mine had the 3 on the tree - hated that!

You will have a Rockwell T-221 transfer case, Dana 44 (heavy duty but that doesn't really mean much) closed knuckle and it should have the Eaton HO52 rear axle. Is the glove box option decal present. If so, list that info for us.

Oh, welcome to the board!

[mark69k20]

Thanks Yukon! I will post the glove box numbers as soon as i get them... I am stuck in Kuwait untill Feb. Got to get Gramps or father to get numbers. Great web site also! I plan on keeping mostly origional but gotta have the 35s prob 4 inch lift. Did your truck have the coils origionally?

[Spoof]

I was in the same position as you are about five years ago. Since then I've finished the frame, suspension front and rear,brakelines, drop spindles driveshaft, moved the gas tank to the rear, replaced almost everything on the frame. This was done in spurts, sometimes I wouldn't touch it for six months
Just finished all the patch panels on the cab, rockers,kicks, floors, corners. I bought a wire feed to do this.
I also have all the repro sheetmetal I need as well as lots of new trim, tilt wheel, vent windows,bumpers, bed wood. I've dropped approx 10 maybe 15 K Can. and will spend at least 5 more on parts. I still need to paint and assemble. The engine and tranny are servicable for now.
I expect to be finished by the end of this summer, I wouldn't be suprised if it was next. Do I have the time, money and skills for this? NO
Sometimes I regret taking it on but I know I won't in the end. I'm definitley not trying to discourage you or say it will be the same for you. I would suggest that you ensure you have long term storage and work space close to your home.
Good luck and I look forward to hearing your posts.

[ACES]

I've never seen coil and leaf suspension before. Do you have a picture of the glove box option sheet?

[GMFamlee]

NICE!!!!!!! Love the color. And your garage looks about like mine. Best wishes on your project and keep safe there in Kuwait! Mine wasn't my Grandpa's, it was my uncle's. I bought it from him for $2500 this Sept. and he drove it off the showroom floor the same year my dad bought his. My eldest brother got my dad's, but that's okay, plenty of memories with this one, too.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Nice looking truck welcome to the board from southern oregon...

[Canadian694x4]

Welcome To The Board From The Great White North!! Great Looking Truck! Save That Brute!

[blaserman]

Looks like a good project truck. Just take your time and it will come out great. Also keep safe over there from a retired vet.

[krue]

Good looking project, even better that it has meaning to you.