1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration

[Ol Blue K20]

I understand about the caps. I like the look without them too. But I scuffed the nubs so now "Blue " wears caps..lol

[1970cstblazer]

I understand your frustration with some of these vendors. I have dealt with some very difficult and somewhat shady vendors when buying parts for the Blazer. Hopefully you can find another pair.

[72chevylover1]

Would you be able to point me in the right direction for good under the hodd documentation? Currently rebuilding the 350 out of my 72 Cheyenne K10. Good pictures would really help to put things back into their original locations with proper hardware and such. My truck had been messed with enough from the previous owner it was nowhere near original. Thanks

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by 72chevylover1

Would you be able to point me in the right direction for good under the hodd documentation? Currently rebuilding the 350 out of my 72 Cheyenne K10. Good pictures would really help to put things back into their original locations with proper hardware and such. My truck had been messed with enough from the previous owner it was nowhere near original. Thanks

Honestly, I think there are a fair few good pics with detail in this thread. One of the main reasons I did it was to document factory marks. Is there something in particular you're looking for? If you want something more 72 specific, here's an awesome build thread that is factory faithful: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547

Here's another killer factory K10 in your own state: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=755797

You can PM me and I'm happy to share my cell and any pics you like. The biggest differences from this 1970 K20 and your 72 K10 would be the oil fill neck, the oil fill cap, the brake booster and MC, the PS brackets, the underhood decals (fender, valve cover and core support). The valve covers themselves, and the battery cables. Some things can vary sometimes from plant to plant even within a model year. Especially hardware.

Speaking of...here's another outstanding build thread:

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

He also has a hardware/assembly guide that you can purchase for a nominal fee that is fantastic.

99% of what you want to know is on this site. You just may have to spend the time to search it.

Let me know how I can help.

[72chevylover1]

Awesome thank you! If I need anything more I'll definitely pm you

[IronCanine]

A few last minute items before heading to the C10 Nationals in Nashville. I was able to get my hands on an NOS set of caps. Eric got the undercoating done. He also whipped up a D-ring bracket that we bolted to the rear axle U-bolts. Between the powder coated tow hooks in front and these in the back, it made for an easy mark free tie down.

We loaded up and left early Thursday morning.

[CG]

Truck is amazing for sure. So what are your plans with it? Did you make it for a show piece only, or will you put some miles on it down the road?

Would love to see Joes and your truck in person.

[DeadheadNM]

Quite the pair of pickups. Congratulations on the win! Despite the category the recognition is well deserved.

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by CG

Truck is amazing for sure. So what are your plans with it? Did you make it for a show piece only, or will you put some miles on it down the road?

Would love to see Joes and your truck in person.

Thanks! The plan is to show it for a bit with limited miles. Then I'm going to swap the bench for buckets and console and run it enough to keep it healthy.

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Quite the pair of pickups. Congratulations on the win! Despite the category the recognition is well deserved.

Thanks Pete. Wish you could have been there.

[1970cstblazer]

The ride height appears consistent to the original 1971 truck next to it. Oh well, it's an award nonetheless. Great looking as always.

[72 tigger]

Congrats on the award
I enjoyed meeting you and Joe. Your trucks are both great- really loved checking them out

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

The ride height appears consistent to the original 1971 truck next to it. Oh well, it's an award nonetheless. Great looking as always.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Congrats on the award
I enjoyed meeting you and Joe. Your trucks are both great- really loved checking them out

Thanks Kirk. It was great to hang out with you too.

[chewychevy67]

Love those details. Super sharp!

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Love those details. Super sharp!

Thanks!

[Getter-Done]

It is all in the Details.

Nice work staying persistent in your search.

[Ol Blue K20]

Very nice!! You have some good luck.

[72 tigger]

NOS shift knob- COOL!

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

It is all in the Details.

Nice work staying persistent in your search.

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Very nice!! You have some good luck.

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

NOS shift knob- COOL!

Thanks boys!

[DeadheadNM]

Love the detail - nice!

[chewychevy67]

A year ago now I was there and it was a chassis and engine. Now your driving it already. I hope I can make my way back next summer to get a ride in it. Your builds are top notch with good info and rate parts!

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Love the detail - nice!

Thanks Pete. I learned it from watching you.

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

A year ago now I was there and it was a chassis and engine. Now your driving it already. I hope I can make my way back next summer to get a ride in it. Your builds are top notch with good info and rate parts!

Rod, you are kind...and that was a really fun hang. But to say I'm driving her might be stretching it at this point. She's only got four miles. And at mile four the shift forks got out of phase. Luckily it was on the drive to the trailer in Nashville. Second was still available and we got her loaded and unloaded ok.

But I had to pull the seat and the mat and the hump once we got home. I don't understand fully what the cause was.

Once I snapped 'em back in phase, it was probably fine. But I went through everything to be sure. No obvious issue.

I went ahead and pulled the cover and replaced all the new cover components with newer cover components (just because) and put her back together. I guess a potential positive is that I had a small leak at the back up light switch that I didn't know I had because it had just pooled in the recess. I think that should be resolved. I've run it through the gears about fifty times in the meantime. But I probably did it a hundred times during the build. I couldn't walk by the chassis without shifting the gears.

I've got everything back together except the mat and seat. I had some issues with color releasing from a few areas of the mat which was exacerbated by the removal. So Eric is going to prep and re-shoot that for me.

But...I would love for you to come back and let's put some more miles on.

One of the benefits of the bench being out is that it makes a really nice place to sit and stare at the truck. One of my favorite pastimes.

[pjmoreland]

Oh, and congratulations on the win. Very much deserved!

[DeadheadNM]

Excellent! Well deserved.

[72 tigger]

Congrats on the recognition- well deserved!

[IronCanine]

Originally Posted by pjmoreland

Oh, and congratulations on the win. Very much deserved!

Originally Posted by Louisvillekytruck

Congratulations Brad

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Excellent! Well deserved.

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Congrats on the recognition- well deserved!

Thanks guys. It's been fun getting her out. I think I may leave the bench in there a little longer so I can keep showing it as original. At the show on Saturday I met a gentleman that worked the line at the Lakewood Atlanta plant. I had a lot of questions. He was a real sport about it.