1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2021, 09:53 PM

I have been working on buying this truck for almost 3 years. I finally got the call to come and get it. I drove just under 2400 miles round trip with an enclosed trailer to get it.
It’s a 1971 K/20 Custom Deluxe. It just turned 10k original miles. It’s been properly stored indoors it’s whole life and it shows.
The guy I bought it from nought it in 1999 with around 8k miles on it. He took the original wheels and tires off and stored them. He added aluminum wheels, and a factory tachometer. I put the factory wheels with the original tires back on it. The truck was ordered with chrome hub caps, but he didn’t have them. So today I broke out my real deal, chrome not stainless, NOS hub caps and installed them.
Also the truck would have had a white front bumper from the factory. I have no idea when it got a chrome bumper, but I’m guessing it was added when it was bought new?
Enjoy the pictures.

**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2021, 09:55 PM

Here’s the day I picked it up

ls1nova71 · 07-12-2021, 09:58 PM

Nice restoration....

**MusicMan70** · 07-12-2021, 09:59 PM

Awesome Congratulations!!!
Subscribed for the photos to come; WOOHOO

**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2021, 09:59 PM

More pics

**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2021, 10:00 PM

More

**Louisvillekytruck** · 07-12-2021, 10:01 PM

Very very nice any more pics

**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2021, 10:04 PM

Here’s the nos caps. They had never been on a wheel. I guess they are no longer nos 😉

**leddzepp** · 07-12-2021, 10:05 PM

So does this mean you are going to sell the blue one?

**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2021, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ls1nova71

Nice restoration....

You’re lucky we are friends…. Lol

**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2021, 10:11 PM

I have done anything but wash it. It still needs a good detailing. The underside of the truck is amazing.

**jocko** · 07-12-2021, 10:13 PM

That's awesome Joe, just awesome - glad the locking ring rims were saved in storage, with the original tires - they look perfect together on the truck. Proof positive that the lighter olive steering wheel on the darker olive non-tilt column of my 71 actually came that way - I never really knew if it was correct or not. This truck sure makes me miss ol greenie

Looking forward to more details and pics - this truck will be an incredible source of factory correct details!

**too much stuff** · 07-12-2021, 10:15 PM

Dang joe, that is awesome. I knew it was going to be something nice the way you hinted on the board. Congrats!

**davischevy** · 07-12-2021, 10:16 PM

Beautiful.

Glad I could help.

**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2021, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

That's awesome Joe, just awesome - glad the locking ring rims were saved in storage, with the original tires - they look perfect together on the truck. Proof positive that the lighter olive steering wheel on the darker olive non-tilt column of my 71 actually came that way - I never really knew if it was correct or not. This truck sure makes me miss ol greenie

Looking forward to more details and pics - this truck will be an incredible source of factory correct details!

I do think the lock ring wheels complete the factory look.

**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2021, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davischevy

Beautiful.

Glad I could help.

That dark Olive truck was hard to let go, but something needed to go. So glad you are enjoying it. It was a great truck.

72c20customcamper · 07-12-2021, 10:22 PM

Wow that’s a thing of beauty .

**Chevyland** · 07-12-2021, 10:23 PM

Very cool Joe, I’m glad it was everything you expected
It went to the correct caretaker
What about the rear bumper ?

**Joesjunk** · 07-12-2021, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyland

Very cool Joe, I’m glad it was everything you expected
It went to the correct caretaker
What about the rear bumper ?

It didn’t have a bumper from the factory. Not exactly sure what I’ll do yet. I’m trying to buy a mint pair of white original bumpers. It I get them I’ll put them on this truck.

**Chevyland** · 07-12-2021, 10:30 PM

Also
I see it’s a Z truck

Was the build sheet ever behind the seat cushion?
Any story on that
Edit (Freemont) truck

body bolt · 07-12-2021, 10:34 PM

Dang!

**BlueBullet** · 07-12-2021, 10:43 PM

Incredible Joe!! Nice truck!!

Blue GMC · 07-12-2021, 10:45 PM

I can almost smell that new 70’s car smell just looking at the photos. Congrats on the buy.

body bolt · 07-12-2021, 11:01 PM

Did they ever have a camper on it?

**Chevyland** · 07-12-2021, 11:11 PM

07-12-2021, 09:53 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles I have been working on buying this truck for almost 3 years. I finally got the call to come and get it. I drove just under 2400 miles round trip with an enclosed trailer to get it. It’s a 1971 K/20 Custom Deluxe. It just turned 10k original miles. It’s been properly stored indoors it’s whole life and it shows. The guy I bought it from nought it in 1999 with around 8k miles on it. He took the original wheels and tires off and stored them. He added aluminum wheels, and a factory tachometer. I put the factory wheels with the original tires back on it. The truck was ordered with chrome hub caps, but he didn’t have them. So today I broke out my real deal, chrome not stainless, NOS hub caps and installed them. Also the truck would have had a white front bumper from the factory. I have no idea when it got a chrome bumper, but I’m guessing it was added when it was bought new? Enjoy the pictures. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-12-2021, 09:55 PM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Here’s the day I picked it up Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-12-2021, 09:58 PM	#3
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Nice restoration.... __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

07-12-2021, 09:59 PM	#4
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Awesome Congratulations!!! Subscribed for the photos to come; WOOHOO __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

07-12-2021, 09:59 PM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles More pics Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-12-2021, 10:00 PM	#6
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles More Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-12-2021, 10:01 PM	#7
Louisvillekytruck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Louisville ky Posts: 1,112	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Very very nice any more pics

07-12-2021, 10:04 PM	#8
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Here’s the nos caps. They had never been on a wheel. I guess they are no longer nos 😉 Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-12-2021, 10:05 PM	#9
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,033	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles So does this mean you are going to sell the blue one? __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-12-2021, 10:11 PM	#11
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles I have done anything but wash it. It still needs a good detailing. The underside of the truck is amazing. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-12-2021, 10:13 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles That's awesome Joe, just awesome - glad the locking ring rims were saved in storage, with the original tires - they look perfect together on the truck. Proof positive that the lighter olive steering wheel on the darker olive non-tilt column of my 71 actually came that way - I never really knew if it was correct or not. This truck sure makes me miss ol greenie Looking forward to more details and pics - this truck will be an incredible source of factory correct details!

07-12-2021, 10:15 PM	#13
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Dang joe, that is awesome. I knew it was going to be something nice the way you hinted on the board. Congrats! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

07-12-2021, 10:16 PM	#14
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,863	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Beautiful. Glad I could help. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

07-12-2021, 10:22 PM	#17
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,728	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Wow that’s a thing of beauty . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-12-2021, 10:23 PM	#18
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,747	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Very cool Joe, I’m glad it was everything you expected It went to the correct caretaker What about the rear bumper ?



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07-12-2021, 10:30 PM	#20
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,747	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Also I see it’s a Z truck Was the build sheet ever behind the seat cushion? Any story on that Edit (Freemont) truck

07-12-2021, 10:34 PM	#21
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 474	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Dang!

07-12-2021, 10:43 PM	#22
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Incredible Joe!! Nice truck!! __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294

07-12-2021, 10:45 PM	#23
Blue GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 384	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles I can almost smell that new 70’s car smell just looking at the photos. Congrats on the buy.

07-12-2021, 11:01 PM	#24
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 474	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Did they ever have a camper on it?

07-12-2021, 11:11 PM	#25
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,747	Re: 1971 K/20 with 10,104 original miles Attached Images

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