Henrietta....67 K20 rustification

[trapperjack]

Starting a thread here on my 67 3/4 ton 4x4. Has been a ranch truck since day 1 back in 67. The PO bought her and hauled it from Idaho to Texas, because of the minimal amount of rust. He used it on the ranch about 2 hrs away from me. He rebuilt a 75 4 bolt 350 from a suburban with way low miles. Had the tranny and transfer case (Rockwell 221) rebuilt, and axles gone through with new bearings and seals. New windshield, rear little window, and new rubber for both. New rims and tires. Had about 100 miles on it when he was t-boned on a county road going from one ranch gate to another. Saw the gas tank filler and swore to not get in it again. I got it for a song. I've removed the smashed bed and d-side door, pounded out the pillar, replaced gas tank, d-side door, rear leaf spring hangers and shackle, painted a few things, and have been driving it around the pasture. I got a brand new, in the box and plastic 8 track player, so I can hear some Lynyrd Skynrd while fixing fence, taking kids to school, or going hunting. Found a Chevrolet factory flatbed for it, and hope to have it tagged and inspected in a week or so. I'll post a few photos. The guy I got it from, bought it because it was just like his first truck, and I bought it from him because it's just like my first truck. An Ace Hardware red rattle-can primer job is coming soon, with gloss white grill trim and buckets. Rear bumper has a built in hitch, and doubles as an air tank.
Photos will start from when I brought it home.