Another New Member From Colorado

[mesaridge]

Evening-

New Guy here just a little South of Colorado Springs. Ive wanted a K20 since I drove one as a 14 yr old kid taking care of some horses for the summer. Everything didn't come together until this month when I found a truck...

Prolly paid just a little too much for it but that's alright...I'd have paid more to get it looking like it is.

Im looking forward to the input and knowledge that can be found from y'all.

[med.bronze]

Well welcome from Montana! Looking forward to seeing some pics of your K20
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[Tinkermc]

Sounds good, welcome to the Forum and WE NEED PICTURES !!!!

[67Slider]

Gotta see some pics. Welcome from Pueblo West. We've got a strong Colorado presence here on the forum.

[gvw5400]

Welcome!, I think many of us have had the "did I spend too much?" thought. All is right if You like the K20 and want to keep it. BTW is your truck a 350 ,4spd, Big block,6 banger,3ott,307 we want to know and SEE PICTURES! Welcome again.

[bowtie72]

Welcome. We need some pics!

[RenoKeene]

Welcome from down here in Florida also!

[mesaridge]

Ok Folks...here's what about half a dozen of you asked for...pictures...

I decided to call it "INAE" for "I need An Education"

It's got a 350, TH350, and NP205. It appears to me to be original. There's been work to it though. This is it's 2nd coat of paint...A PO either backed into something or was rear ended. I believe the bed has been off, the hood has been off but all in all a decent looking truck. It took a long time for me to find one that wasn't in need of a lot of work, ran, and the wife would be seen in.

Ive had to do a couple of things...tie rod ends and a drag link. The steering gear bolts were half out when I bought it...Ive got a new fuel sending unit...waiting on the o-ring now...Ive got ball joints...and a rag joint...just waiting for my better half to go out of town next week to install them. Ive got engine, transmission, and transfer gasket/seal kits too. After I get that all in I should be able to spring for a dual exhaust set up

Its going to take awhile to get it where I want it. I'll probably have to move before I can think about a "frame off" because my driveway is too steep and the garage is full of other heirlooms.

If you've been around this truck before or know about it feel free to chime in...

I'm looking forward to the education.

[med.bronze]

That is a very nice pickup. Great color scheme too. Although the motor doesn't look like its the original it looks really decent and definately a great start. I really like it and I know plenty of guys that wouldn't mind finding a good solid K20 like yours. Well done
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[Lated]

Welcome to the madness. Looks like you have a great truck to start tinkering around with.

[mesaridge]

Originally Posted by med.bronze

That is a very nice pickup. Great color scheme too. Although the motor doesn't look like its the original it looks really decent and definately a great start. I really like it and I know plenty of guys that wouldn't mind finding a good solid K20 like yours. Well done
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Thanks for the compliments guys. I felt lucky to find one in that kind of shape.

I agree with you on the block...the dark color screams rebuild or transplant...The hood has lines drawn around the upper hinges too.

I hope to have the engine out this weekend or next. It has so many small leaks, and two bigger one's that Ive decided to throw some gasket sets at it and the drive train. It shouldn't take too long to replace the gaskets barring any surprises.

I don't know if I'll have it back in before Elk season starts on the 31st of August though. I'll be hunting until I tag out or Jan 31st...

[med.bronze]

My K10 Custom Deluxe has the same olive interior as yours does and a few years ago I was able to locate a seat cover with the scroll patern in the center with NOS cloth inserts. What are your plans for the interior?
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[mesaridge]

Originally Posted by med.bronze

My K10 Custom Deluxe has the same olive interior as yours does and a few years ago I was able to locate a seat cover with the scroll patern in the center with NOS cloth inserts. What are your plans for the interior?
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When the cab gets yanked in a couple of years im going to repaint it the same color. It really doesn't need it but there are some holes drilled along the bottom edge of the dash...I assume a PO had a cb...maybe electric brake controls mounted there...so it'll get painted that light olive...how much is in question.

I like the bench seats so I'll find something to re-upholster/replace the black cover that's on it. I actually like the twill looking sets that we see on older benches. The arm rests need replaced but the inner door panels are good. The steering wheel and horn button will be replaced.

The steering column needs some attention. Any advice there would help. Until (if ever) I put another pack (engine/trans/trans) Id like to keep that column.

The cab floor has some rust under the drivers side floor where it meets the rocker...another reason to put some paint and other effort into the cab...

[Fastandcrazy]

Welcome from Colorado Springs.