John Wayne's 72 K20 with camper for sale? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jocko** · 05-20-2012, 01:21 AM

I dunno, you be the judge. If true, this is really, really cool....
http://www.oldride.com/classic_trucks/953293.html

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-20-2012, 02:06 AM

Wow, that's pretty interesting. IDK much of the Duke's history, but I'm sure some one in Winterset Ia could verify or bust that truck and story. That's where the Duke's from.

**special-K** · 05-20-2012, 06:38 AM

Are they saying it was his or he used it a time or two? I dunno,doesn't mean much to me either way,especially if he just used it. I doubt he owned it. It's too dang small!!. I wonder why they would go through all that trouble of converting a 2wd to 4wd when 4wds were available. An engine swap is much easier and for that matter,a 350 does all you'll ever need in one of these trucks anyway.

CharlieBrown · 05-20-2012, 10:24 AM

he did film some of his movies around meeker....but I an kinda skeptical

snj8198 · 05-20-2012, 11:08 AM

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a 350 does all you'll ever need in one of these trucks anyway.

Blasphemy!

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-20-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by snj8198

Blasphemy!

I agree!

**jocko** · 05-20-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Are they saying it was his or he used it a time or two? I dunno,doesn't mean much to me either way,especially if he just used it. I doubt he owned it. It's too dang small!!. I wonder why they would go through all that trouble of converting a 2wd to 4wd when 4wds were available. An engine swap is much easier and for that matter,a 350 does all you'll ever need in one of these trucks anyway.

I think you are right - I read it as he DROVE it, not owned it. Either way, still a cool little tid-bit if it's true. If someone wanted to tell the story about the truck enough to buy it - I wouldn't dig too deep to verify the truth....

SS Tim · 05-20-2012, 12:55 PM

I'm thinking this truck wasn't 4x4 converted but just a misunderstanding about badging at the time. Seen several "C/10"s here in California with "the rare 4x4 option". A lot of people don't know that the "K" fender badging useage didn't begin until '73 MY. Then they think that their truck is special or rare because it is a "C" 4x4 truck.

breeh · 05-20-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

I'm thinking this truck wasn't 4x4 converted but just a misunderstanding about badging at the time. Seen several "C/10"s here in California with "the rare 4x4 option". A lot of people don't know that the "K" fender badging useage didn't begin until '73 MY. Then they think that their truck is special or rare because it is a "C" 4x4 truck.

True. However, 4x4's of this era never came with big blocks.

SS Tim · 05-20-2012, 03:44 PM

It could go either way. But if you get down to it a BB engine swap is a lot easier than a 4x4 axle. Better from a frame standpoint as well. But I have seen trucks done both ways.
Went to look at a CL "69 K20 4x4 396". Knowing something was wrong I had to look and see what was up. Turned out, as expected, to be a C/20 and a hack job. Guy bought it off eBay and now needed to sell it to move. Claimed he though it was factory. Wish I had better pictures but they had welded strap between the engine frame stands and built a channel t-case crossmember.

05-20-2012, 01:21 AM	#1
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05-20-2012, 02:06 AM	#2
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05-20-2012, 06:38 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: John Wayne's 72 K20 with camper for sale? Are they saying it was his or he used it a time or two? I dunno,doesn't mean much to me either way,especially if he just used it. I doubt he owned it. It's too dang small!!. I wonder why they would go through all that trouble of converting a 2wd to 4wd when 4wds were available. An engine swap is much easier and for that matter,a 350 does all you'll ever need in one of these trucks anyway. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-20-2012, 10:24 AM	#4
CharlieBrown Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Van Buren Arkansas Posts: 137	Re: John Wayne's 72 K20 with camper for sale? he did film some of his movies around meeker....but I an kinda skeptical __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super..owned since 1978 1972 Surburban 4x4 1972 Cheyenne 4x4 3/4 ton.....sold 1972 Cheyenne 2wd...named Death Row

05-20-2012, 12:55 PM	#8
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: John Wayne's 72 K20 with camper for sale? I'm thinking this truck wasn't 4x4 converted but just a misunderstanding about badging at the time. Seen several "C/10"s here in California with "the rare 4x4 option". A lot of people don't know that the "K" fender badging useage didn't begin until '73 MY. Then they think that their truck is special or rare because it is a "C" 4x4 truck. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-20-2012, 03:44 PM	#10
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: John Wayne's 72 K20 with camper for sale? It could go either way. But if you get down to it a BB engine swap is a lot easier than a 4x4 axle. Better from a frame standpoint as well. But I have seen trucks done both ways. Went to look at a CL "69 K20 4x4 396". Knowing something was wrong I had to look and see what was up. Turned out, as expected, to be a C/20 and a hack job. Guy bought it off eBay and now needed to sell it to move. Claimed he though it was factory. Wish I had better pictures but they had welded strap between the engine frame stands and built a channel t-case crossmember. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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