1971 Chevrolet K10 on BaT

[special-K]

Originally Posted by joeydurango

That is nice. I can't believe what our trucks are going for these days. Haven't paid attention over the last few years, but it sure looks like they're up in value. Glad I found mine when I did!

I'm sad that my '72 GMC has to be my last one, after always owning at least one K/20 for 42 years. I always knew I wanted to always have one till I die. That's why I bought up N.O.S. so I could always keep them running. There was no aftermarket the first decade or so of owning them

[joeydurango]

Originally Posted by special-K

I'm sad that my '72 GMC has to be my last one, after always owning at least one K/20 for 42 years. I always knew I wanted to always have one till I die. That's why I bought up N.O.S. so I could always keep them running. There was no aftermarket the first decade or so of owning them

Always thought having a K20 would be cool. Doubt I'll get the chance now, these prices are nuts. I'd rather give the K10 some attention, at this point I know exactly what I'm dealing with!

[tim71]

I sold my 1971 K1500 SWB on BaT last November. I still feel like a traitor, but it sold well.

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by joeydurango

Always thought having a K20 would be cool. Doubt I'll get the chance now, these prices are nuts. I'd rather give the K10 some attention, at this point I know exactly what I'm dealing with!

Here’s a dirty little secret… the only real difference between a long bed K10 and a K20 is leaf springs, axles, and wheels/tires. Your K10 shares its frame and everything up from the frame save maybe the power brake booster with a K20, the rest of the important stuff needed to make it a K20 are all fairly easily to find and bolt on.

[joeydurango]

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Here’s a dirty little secret… the only real difference between a long bed K10 and a K20 is leaf springs, axles, and wheels/tires. Your K10 shares its frame and everything up from the frame save maybe the power brake booster with a K20, the rest of the important stuff needed to make it a K20 are all fairly easily to find and bolt on.

For some reason I thought the K20 had a beefier frame - thicker metal or boxed or something! That's good to know, thanks for correcting me. Not real worried about the axles for my purposes and I'll be replacing suspension soon anyway.