1965 K20 My Latest Find

[duallyjams]

Great find. Now to jump on the pic band wagon you really need to have a album on each awesome truck that you are hoarding. You only have one teaser album in your profile.

[RANDY COX]

Somebodies Drooling could it be me, Lord it's the Chevy would you look at me.... That's
a real nice find there....

[654x4]

We are nearly twins! Congrats on the find. I'm up to 11,000 miles on mine, I drive mine more than I should.

[j.kirn]

interesting t-case shift boot, upside down?

[sodly]

Man that looks familiar! Glad I could help a buddy out. And glad I got to experience such an original, unmolested truck myself. Talk about a beautiful running and driving truck! It just purrs. I knew if anyone would be able to do that truck justice it was you, Jon. So happy you got it. If you can whip it into anything resembling 654x4's twin truck (above) you'd be doing great. Congrats on getting it home.

[cooperhw]

WOW


That's all I got.

[66Gilbert]

Very nice!! What are your plans for this awesome truck, keep all the brush fire fighting equipment or remove it all?

[66Gilbert]

Oops!!

[60-66]

Originally Posted by 67swb72klb

that's a gem!!

Thanks !

Originally Posted by sigshooter

Where can I get some of those power brake pads?

I've seen them on Ebay.

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

Interesting how they deviated from one description to another.

Paper says just " Z52 Custom" not " Z62 Custom Comfort" The full depth foam was optional on the vinyl standard seat and standard on the Custom Comfort seat.

Originally Posted by aotte1

Jon,

Really nice truck, glad you were able to get it. Thanks from sharing the knowledge this truck provides, with us, along with documenting it. Look forward to learning more!!

Les

Thanks Les ! Cant wait to work on it but it will be on hold awhile.

Originally Posted by oem4me

Of course I'm only kidding. Your contributions here are worth more than can be said.
A unique rig like this in true low mile/survivor form represents a big challenge to the serious collector.
Restoration vs preservation vs abstention. Hmmm... Go all out, or do nothing?
I know that a thorough cleaning and detailing with preservation in mind can be almost as difficult and time consuming as a full-blown restoration.
Perhaps a good scrub is all it really needs.
Either way, I'll enjoy any photo updates and progress reports as you have time.

Thanks Bruce ! Preservation is the direction I'm going. But a few necessary changes will be made along with getting it to the best paint less dent guy I know.

Originally Posted by duallyjams

Great find. Now to jump on the pic band wagon you really need to have a album on each assume truck that you are hoarding. You only have one teaser album in your profile.

Thank you James. I have pictures of some of them if you go further in the album. All of them, that will take some time .I lost count but its north of 35 trucks.

Originally Posted by RANDY COX

Somebodies Drooling could it be me, Lord it's the Chevy would you look at me.... That's
a real nice find there....

Thanks Randy !!

Originally Posted by 654x4

We are nearly twins! Congrats on the find. I'm up to 11,000 miles on mine, I drive mine more than I should.

Like to see more pictures of that one !! Any links to more pictures and description ?

Originally Posted by j.kirn

interesting t-case shift boot, upside down?

I agree , Will look into that.

Originally Posted by sodly

Man that looks familiar! Glad I could help a buddy out. And glad I got to experience such an original, unmolested truck myself. Talk about a beautiful running and driving truck! It just purrs. I knew if anyone would be able to do that truck justice it was you, Jon. So happy you got it. If you can whip it into anything resembling 654x4's twin truck (above) you'd be doing great. Congrats on getting it home.

Had a chance to drive it again, once it warms up with the choke all the way in you can barely here it idle. Tires really nead to be replaced. Not sure what I will do there. Thank you again Todd.

Originally Posted by cooperhw

WOW


That's all I got.

Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

Very nice!! What are your plans for this awesome truck, keep all the brush fire fighting equipment or remove it all?

Thanks Gilbert. Plans are to remove front bumper and replace with a stock OG paint bumper along with the tow hooks. Rear bumper will be shortened to look stock Barden like. Pump rig is coming off and get the tailgate on. I don't see any value or purpose to those items. Then a full clean and detail and paintless dent removal and polish it back the way it should be. Now if I could just find a Blue Crew Cab from Arizona Id be all set

[60-66]

Originally Posted by awbrown

We need pictures of the white one to !!

Heres a few pictures of the 63 Panel after it was cleaned up with new 17.5 tires installed.

[duallyjams]

Ever have a open house to show the world your private collection.

[66Gilbert]

Originally Posted by 60-66

Thanks Gilbert. Plans are to remove front bumper and replace with a stock OG paint bumper along with the tow hooks. Rear bumper will be shortened to look stock Barden like. Pump rig is coming off and get the tailgate on. I don't see any value or purpose to those items. Then a full clean and detail and paintless dent removal and polish it back the way it should be. Now if I could just find a Blue Crew Cab from Arizona Id be all set

That is exactly what I would do with it. Just get it back to a clean 1965 K20 long step side. The fire fighting equipment does nothing for me either. It would be ok if it was going to some sort of antique fire truck museum. What is the process for the paintless dent removal? I have heard of it but have not ever seen this in person. You may have to trade a couple of your 4x4's from your awesome collection for the Crew Cab to my son when I am 6 feet under.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

Ever have a open house to show the world your private collection.

Well, the buildings are so packed with stuff now between the trucks you really cant just go up and look at any one truck without some effort. Wish I had a better setup that way but I never thought I could fill the building

[60-66]

Originally Posted by 66Gilbert

That is exactly what I would do with it. Just get it back to a clean 1965 K20 long step side. The fire fighting equipment does nothing for me either. It would be ok if it was going to some sort of antique fire truck museum. What is the process for the paintless dent removal? I have heard of it but have not ever seen this in person. You may have to trade a couple of your 4x4's from your awesome collection for the Crew Cab to my son when I am 6 feet under.

Im not to experienced with the process but its mainly pry bar like tools pushing out the dents. They have several other methods and tools I haven't seen or watched . I had them take several dings out of my black 59 and on the tops of those fenders were elbow dents or waves, I call them, from leaning over the fenders, that's all gone now. Did the same process on the 66 GMC Suburban with the faded green paint. It was tough just to get the guy to do it. He wasn't familiar with the Patina thing and didn't feel it was worth it. In the long run, pushing dents out this way saves you money when you bring it in for paint also. Just depends on what they charge. This one guy does it "after work" to make extra cash so its cheaper. The guy I'm going to use on this truck wont be so cheap, but I'm not painting anything on this truck so its worth the extra cash.

I figured that would be your response Gilbert,, that is one neat crewcab ! If you ever see another one your going to pass on ?

[duallyjams]

I really like to see how they get the dents out.

[RANDY COX]

Hey 60-66 what part of Wisconsin are you from I'll be heading up that way next we have a plant up there and closing it and moving it down to VA, It's in Fon Du Lac...

[60-66]

I will see if he will let me document the process James . Might only be able to do a before and after, will see.

[aerotruk63]

How much further do the hubcaps project than the sidewalls of the tires? I was thinking of it today while driving in Virginia. After all the complaints they must have received from 61-63, the redesigned new caps for 64, are flatter, less exposed to impact.

[60-66]

Originally Posted by RANDY COX

Hey 60-66 what part of Wisconsin are you from I'll be heading up that way next we have a plant up there and closing it and moving it down to VA, It's in Fon Du Lac...

I'm an hour and 45 minutes south in Racine county Randy . Jon

[Palf70Step]

Beautiful pair you have there!

[60-66]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

How much further do the hubcaps project than the sidewalls of the tires? I was thinking of it today while driving in Virginia. After all the complaints they must have received from 61-63, the redesigned new caps for 64, are flatter, less exposed to impact.

The entire cap sticks out further . When I unloaded this white truck off the trailer it took out one cap on the trailer fender. The 17.5 wheel center is pretty tall and these 3/4 to one ton caps are taller than the 1/2 ton caps. I will have to measure. Were they getting complaints ?

[VictoriaHardware]

It almost looks like its set up for a person to stand on the front bumper extension platform and serve as a guard rail.

That's exactly what it's for, both front and rear. You fill the water tank, run the pump in the back, and then spray "on the roll" while someone else drives. Perfect for fighting smaller brush fires.

Sweet find!

[aerotruk63]

I assume they were getting complaints. The narrower redesign must have taken the old profile into consideration. Though without the additional ribbing of the 66 design the 64-65 were failing from impact during installation. Wonder how many caps were scrapped at the factories till someone must have come up with an installation tool. A Service Bulletin might have been created.

Oh look spare parts! 2 hubcaps left on this baby. Located just off I-81 in Pa.

[VictoriaHardware]

Anyone have a takeoff OG paint red stepside gate ?

Not a take-off but looks to be original paint in great shape. Just have to talk him out of it... or find where he parks. Link below, see post # 194

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...519285&page=10

[60-66]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

I assume they were getting complaints. The narrower redesign must have taken the old profile into consideration. Though without the additional ribbing of the 66 design the 64-65 were failing from impact during installation. Wonder how many caps were scrapped at the factories till someone must have come up with an installation tool. A Service Bulletin might have been created.

Oh look spare parts! 2 hubcaps left on this baby. Located just off I-81 in Pa.

Looks like the pictures disappeared from your post ? Anyway, if you put a straight edge on the rim the bead edge is level with the center hub of the wheel. Hubcaps stick out on these 17.5s .




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