Would you pass on this?

[shane0331]

Hey guys looking for input from guys who have dealt with this before. Going to look at this first thing in the morning. Seller sent over pictures of the rust repair that’s needed.. passenger rocker and the dreaded area behind the passenger seat. Buyer says it’s a k20. Asking price is $5500

[Alex V.]

More pics of the whole rig would be helpful. It's not that hard to tell if it's a K20 - 4x4 (locking hubs and a transfer case shifter) with 8 lug wheels.

[shane0331]

Hi Alex, thanks for the reply.

I say supposedly a k20 because Any one can thrown 3/4 ton axles under a Truck, but that doesn’t make it a true factory K20. Vin and spid will still show half ton.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by shane0331

Hi Alex, thanks for the reply.

I say supposedly a k20 because Any one can thrown 3/4 ton axles under a Truck, but that doesn’t make it a true factory K20. Vin and spid will still show half ton.

K20 would be a 4 wheel drive 3/4 ton, C20 would be a 2wheel drive 3/4 ton. Be sure and check the area behind the sun visors and across the top of the windshield inside for signs of rust. Also around the heater box in the engine compartment, body mounts underneath. Take a piece of cardboard big enough to lay on and a good strong light with you and check underneath the body really good....

LockDoc

[HO455]

There are a couple more pictures in the Suburban C/L finds thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...678094&page=21

[Bigdav160]

It's hard to put a value on it without seeing the whole truck. Tailgate or rear doors?

I'd be surprised if that is the only rusty area. Check the lower front kickpanel area (top and bottom, below the taillights (under bumper). That shiny paint might be hiding other spots.

That spot behind the seat doesn't look as bad as mine. It appears someone ground away the top piece of metal to scrape out a the crusty stuff. What's it look like from the back side? There are a couple threads detailing the removal of the crossmember and replacing the bad area. The pic shows some of the floor is rusty. Take that repair into consideration.

That didn't make a whole lot of these rigs so selection is pretty limited and prices seem to be going up.

[Bigdav160]

So there is front floor/rocker panel issues.

It has potential but I wonder if the rear hatch is rusty too? Like mine, the rusty ones are a labor of love.

[HO455]

This is the rust worst pictured and it is pretty serious. Most of the support for the floor is gone. (2nd photo isn't great but kind of shows what is missing. It from my 67 C10) If the rear doors/gate and hatch and third door bottom are good then knock $1500 off the price to start. if they are bad too, then start at $3000. Unless your doing all the repairs yourself and have lots of free time.

[04ls1gto]

I can tell you its not easy to repair sheet metal under middle seats. Plywood floor has to come out, floor patch and cross member are gonna need repair and they are not reproduced. A lot of work

[HO455]

Check out 04ls1gto's thread on what your looking at to properly replace the bad rust in the area he mentioned.
Best thread on the web for this repair.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=724682

[bonestock72]

1968k20 is cutting up a rolled 67 with a very nice floor!

[HO455]

Well.... We're all waiting. Did you get it or pass?

[shane0331]

That would be a pass.

I came across a beautifully clean Arizona Truck on Tuesday. We set a time to Get together Thursday morning and he sold Wednesday night.

Here’s a few shots the seller sent over.

The search continues.....

[1968k20]

Following. I'll let you know if I find one!

[shane0331]

Wow that is really above and beyond. Thanks a lot!

[1968k20]

Originally Posted by shane0331

Wow that is really above and beyond. Thanks a lot!

It's fun looking for 67-72's!