68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

K20chevy · 04-01-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by scotto0609

i am so into this build!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Looks great - thanks for the update.

Thank you and you are welcome!

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Originally Posted by Green 1959

Really cool! I just acquired a 69 GMC Burb but I don't think it has had the rich history yours has.

69 burb sounds great! is it a 4x4 or 4x2? 1500 or 2500?

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Can't believe how nice the inner rim is!!!, especially on splits!!!
You own my unicorn truck!!!

everything on this truck is in such nice shape for how old it is. I would call it the time capsule!

It took us about two hours though getting the 40 year old tires off! But now they look so nice it´ll be tough to not mess them up mounting the tires again (new ones).
This is also a unique combination that I thought was cool even before I knew they actually built a few of those.

I got confirmation from GM Heritage Cnter that with the V8 they only built 41 total. (68 total in ´68). And the guy mentioned with the manual 4 speed and the PTO winch it might have been less than a handfull that were built that way. This one is almost museum worthy!

K20chevy · 05-08-2016, 03:02 PM

Finally got the tires mounted with some new tubes and liners.

They did get scratched up a little, but I knew that before, them being split rims. But with a little touch up paint, they turned out really nice.

They also look good on the truck. Can only imagine how nice it´ll look when the truck matches the wheel colors.

And now the reason for the tire choice:

I wanted a radial tire for the sake of drivability. I wanted to keep the MT tire though. I also wanted sth that works with the split rims and has the same diameter of the old bias ply tires but with just a little more width.

Hence the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro in 235/85R16

I think they turned out great and will look perfect on the truck, especially with the hubcaps!

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-08-2016, 03:25 PM

They look awesome

**DeadheadNM** · 05-08-2016, 04:11 PM

perfect tire!

68panelman · 05-08-2016, 08:03 PM

Those look great!

K20chevy · 05-09-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

They look awesome

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

perfect tire!

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by 68panelman

Those look great!

Thanks!

K20chevy · 06-12-2016, 03:35 PM

Only got minor stuff done, just no time lately.

Just thought I´d upload even the smallest things I get done on it!

Cleaned the old winch bumper up...

aside from this.... she´s all good....

Did unspool the old and gone winch cable...

and the winch drum seems to be in pretty good shape...

oh and...

and today I took the old fairlead off...

more to come....

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-12-2016, 04:18 PM

Looking good...

tommys72 · 06-15-2016, 12:33 AM

Looks good

In The Ten Ring · 06-15-2016, 02:52 AM

Had this come up for sale a year later, I might well have bought it. However, there is no way I could have done it the justice you are giving it.

Those wheels alone are amazing and your research into its Civil Service days is inspiring.

K20chevy · 06-16-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looking good...

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Looks good

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Had this come up for sale a year later, I might well have bought it. However, there is no way I could have done it the justice you are giving it.

Those wheels alone are amazing and your research into its Civil Service days is inspiring.

I appreciate the kind words! To me this is worth a lot keeping it as close to original as possible. It is so rare and I was able to digg up so much history that it needs to be back better than when it was put into service.

It is slow progress but I´ll keep you posted on the frame off resto!

K20chevy · 12-21-2016, 04:30 AM

Little update for everyone. Haven´t gotten around to do anything more than taking the winch fairlead off. Had a baby girl 5 months ago and it has been very busy since. I hope to get back to it this coming spring.

I will keep you posted on any updates.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 12-21-2016, 07:58 AM

nice rig you have!

K20chevy · 01-03-2017, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gmc 2500 4x4

nice rig you have!

thank you very much! Just need to find the time to work on it again!

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 01-03-2017, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by K20chevy

Only got minor stuff done, just no time lately.

Just thought I´d upload even the smallest things I get done on it!

Cleaned the old winch bumper up...

aside from this.... she´s all good....

Did unspool the old and gone winch cable...

and the winch drum seems to be in pretty good shape...

oh and...

and today I took the old fairlead off...

more to come....

I have a Koenig winch. They look the same.

Green 1959 · 01-05-2017, 01:52 AM

Stopping by to say awesome build, can't wait for more!!

K20chevy · 01-14-2017, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Green 1959

Stopping by to say awesome build, can't wait for more!!

Thank you sir. Just need more time to get back to working on it.

K20chevy · 11-27-2017, 02:56 AM

Sorry for being quiet for so long. The little girl kept me busy, so I didn´t get to do much on the panel. Trying to get back to it this winter. I will post pics again soon!

K20chevy · 10-20-2020, 04:22 AM

Long pause and I appologize for that. Kid and what has happening in the world made priorities change. However I did get some more disassembly done. Brakes are off and now it needs some body work.

Still unsure as of takeing the engine apart or just painting it. It runs and does not smoke at all, runs fine, so might just risk of keeping it in there.

Very slow process, but things are kicking back up.

Glass will come out this month.

As for the body, unfortunately the driver side rocker and floor have a few small holes. The rear quater behind the rear wheel has a big dent and I hope to save the panel without cutting that. Driver side between the wheels, seems to have a lot of bondo in there, let´s see what happens after dry ice blasting it.

I did gather a few more NOS parts for it, as I try to do everything NOS and OEM that I can possibly get my hands on.

Stay tuned, I will get back on this thing now....

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-20-2020, 08:20 AM

Glad you're back at it. I wondered what was happening a few times.

**LockDoc** · 10-20-2020, 10:20 AM

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^^^^ What he said! Good to see you working on it again. You may notice that parts prices have increased a little since you were here last...

LockDoc

05-08-2016, 03:02 PM	#27
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Finally got the tires mounted with some new tubes and liners. They did get scratched up a little, but I knew that before, them being split rims. But with a little touch up paint, they turned out really nice. They also look good on the truck. Can only imagine how nice it´ll look when the truck matches the wheel colors. And now the reason for the tire choice: I wanted a radial tire for the sake of drivability. I wanted to keep the MT tire though. I also wanted sth that works with the split rims and has the same diameter of the old bias ply tires but with just a little more width. Hence the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro in 235/85R16 I think they turned out great and will look perfect on the truck, especially with the hubcaps! __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

05-08-2016, 03:25 PM	#28
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle They look awesome __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-08-2016, 04:11 PM	#29
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,452	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle perfect tire! __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-08-2016, 08:03 PM	#30
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,462	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Those look great!

06-12-2016, 03:35 PM	#32
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Only got minor stuff done, just no time lately. Just thought I´d upload even the smallest things I get done on it! Cleaned the old winch bumper up... aside from this.... she´s all good.... Did unspool the old and gone winch cable... and the winch drum seems to be in pretty good shape... oh and... and today I took the old fairlead off... more to come.... __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

06-12-2016, 04:18 PM	#33
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Looking good... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-15-2016, 12:33 AM	#34
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,076	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Looks good __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

06-15-2016, 02:52 AM	#35
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Had this come up for sale a year later, I might well have bought it. However, there is no way I could have done it the justice you are giving it. Those wheels alone are amazing and your research into its Civil Service days is inspiring.

12-21-2016, 04:30 AM	#37
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Little update for everyone. Haven´t gotten around to do anything more than taking the winch fairlead off. Had a baby girl 5 months ago and it has been very busy since. I hope to get back to it this coming spring. I will keep you posted on any updates. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

12-21-2016, 07:58 AM	#38
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,974	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle nice rig you have!

01-05-2017, 01:52 AM	#41
Green 1959 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arizona City Posts: 353	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Stopping by to say awesome build, can't wait for more!! __________________ I pity the fool with only 2 headlights!

11-27-2017, 02:56 AM	#43
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Sorry for being quiet for so long. The little girl kept me busy, so I didn´t get to do much on the panel. Trying to get back to it this winter. I will post pics again soon! __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

10-20-2020, 04:22 AM	#44
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Long pause and I appologize for that. Kid and what has happening in the world made priorities change. However I did get some more disassembly done. Brakes are off and now it needs some body work. Still unsure as of takeing the engine apart or just painting it. It runs and does not smoke at all, runs fine, so might just risk of keeping it in there. Very slow process, but things are kicking back up. Glass will come out this month. As for the body, unfortunately the driver side rocker and floor have a few small holes. The rear quater behind the rear wheel has a big dent and I hope to save the panel without cutting that. Driver side between the wheels, seems to have a lot of bondo in there, let´s see what happens after dry ice blasting it. I did gather a few more NOS parts for it, as I try to do everything NOS and OEM that I can possibly get my hands on. Stay tuned, I will get back on this thing now.... __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441

10-20-2020, 08:20 AM	#45
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,247	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle Glad you're back at it. I wondered what was happening a few times. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-20-2020, 10:20 AM	#46
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,862	Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle - ^^^^ What he said! Good to see you working on it again. You may notice that parts prices have increased a little since you were here last... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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