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freakshow108 · 05-23-2010, 09:58 AM

Long story short. Im at the parts store buying parts for my 71 K20 project when the guy behind the counter says he has an 81K10 that i might be interested in. When i ask how much he says that his nephew left it there 2 years ago and if i haul it away its free! So with the price settled on i hooked up my trailer and sealed the deal. Turns out it is an 81 GMC K10 with a 305. He has the abandoned vehicle paperwork from the state patrol by the way. What i need is pictures of under the hood and sides, front and rear. Any help would be appreciated. im trying to post pics but am having problems with the site so bear with me.

bikes&bowties · 05-23-2010, 10:39 AM

I thought 81's had the square front clip...?

rdm1208 · 05-23-2010, 10:45 AM

Heck of deal......

freakshow108 · 05-23-2010, 10:46 AM

the moron who had this truck prior to me had bolted on just about every part from every year of both chevy and gmc! so any pics would be appreciated. by the way the vin does indicate 81.

**N2TRUX** · 05-23-2010, 11:24 AM

I think you need to run the vin to determine the year. I can't see enough detail to determine what year the truck is, but there are several things that indicate it's 80 or older.

Your PO may very well have bolted on what ever parts were around, but the side trim and bumper are 73-80 specific. The headlamp bezels, park lights, filler panel and external gas cap along with the hood indicate it to be 75-76.

freakshow108 · 05-23-2010, 11:26 AM

thanks brother that is a great start!

**old Rusty C10** · 05-23-2010, 11:35 AM

looks like both trucks need alot of work but are salvagable.
Im going to change the title of the thread and eliminate some remarks. Id like to see this thread remain about trucks or it can and will be closed.

05-23-2010, 09:58 AM	#1
freakshow108 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eatonville WA Posts: 296	Score at the Auto Parts Store Long story short. Im at the parts store buying parts for my 71 K20 project when the guy behind the counter says he has an 81K10 that i might be interested in. When i ask how much he says that his nephew left it there 2 years ago and if i haul it away its free! So with the price settled on i hooked up my trailer and sealed the deal. Turns out it is an 81 GMC K10 with a 305. He has the abandoned vehicle paperwork from the state patrol by the way. What i need is pictures of under the hood and sides, front and rear. Any help would be appreciated. im trying to post pics but am having problems with the site so bear with me. Attached Images Last edited by old Rusty C10; 05-23-2010 at 11:37 AM.

05-23-2010, 10:39 AM	#2
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Score at the Auto Parts Store I thought 81's had the square front clip...? Last edited by Fred T; 05-23-2010 at 01:09 PM. Reason: title

05-23-2010, 10:45 AM	#3
rdm1208 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 62	Re: Score at the Auto Parts Store Heck of deal...... Last edited by Fred T; 05-23-2010 at 01:09 PM. Reason: title

05-23-2010, 10:46 AM	#4
freakshow108 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eatonville WA Posts: 296	Re: Score at the Auto Parts Store the moron who had this truck prior to me had bolted on just about every part from every year of both chevy and gmc! so any pics would be appreciated. by the way the vin does indicate 81. Last edited by Fred T; 05-23-2010 at 01:10 PM. Reason: title

05-23-2010, 11:24 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Score at the Auto Parts Store I think you need to run the vin to determine the year. I can't see enough detail to determine what year the truck is, but there are several things that indicate it's 80 or older. Your PO may very well have bolted on what ever parts were around, but the side trim and bumper are 73-80 specific. The headlamp bezels, park lights, filler panel and external gas cap along with the hood indicate it to be 75-76. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by Fred T; 05-23-2010 at 01:10 PM. Reason: title

05-23-2010, 11:26 AM	#6
freakshow108 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eatonville WA Posts: 296	Re: Score at the Auto Parts Store thanks brother that is a great start! Last edited by Fred T; 05-23-2010 at 01:11 PM. Reason: title

05-23-2010, 11:35 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Score at the Auto Parts Store looks like both trucks need alot of work but are salvagable. Im going to change the title of the thread and eliminate some remarks. Id like to see this thread remain about trucks or it can and will be closed. __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by Fred T; 05-23-2010 at 01:11 PM. Reason: title

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