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SS Tim · 09-10-2012, 01:26 AM

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541068

MARKDTN · 09-10-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

The intake has a "waffle" pattern on it, can you identify? Also what is the air cleaner off of? There is a pic of it above.

The pics below are of the good, the bad and the ugly.

The intake waffle pattern looks like a later factory aluminum one. If it is, it has been on there a while.

Vintage Windmills · 09-19-2012, 10:37 PM

Update, truck is now running! Drove it around the yard and through the field. Brakes, power steering, oil pressure, charging, clutch, all seem to work good. I can't believe how well it runs actually. All it took was a battery, flushing the gas line and routing to gas can with fresh gas, new cap and rotor, and front tire swap. Also got all the trash out of it and pressure washed it. We removed 8 30 gallon bags worth of debris and trash.

Need to figure out what to do with this one, bought for parts, seems to nice to part out. May sell or just use as a work truck for awhile.

Check out the pics.

**MusicMan70** · 09-19-2012, 11:22 PM

Wow! What a makeover from just a clean up. Wood that seat be Sandalwood?

SS Tim · 09-19-2012, 11:42 PM

Jud, Well done, I just wish you were not so far away.

Vintage Windmills · 09-19-2012, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Wow! What a makeover from just a clean up. Wood that seat be Sandalwood?

pretty crude but beats the one I ripped out- not nearly as gross!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Jud, Well done, I just wish you were not so far away.

Thanks tim, feels good to have saved this one. The scrappers at the auction would have just hauled directly to crusher I'm sure.

duallyjams · 09-20-2012, 07:17 AM

tags & a seat and it's good to go , what a great save , I'm sure you would not have any trouble selling it you decide to let it go.

**med.bronze** · 09-20-2012, 12:19 PM

I absolutely love and appreciate what you did with this pickup. Great job. Would it be possible for you to post the measurements of the distance between the upper and lower pinstripes? I'm wanting to add this to my bronze '71. Thanks.

Littletony · 09-20-2012, 01:08 PM

I sure wish I could find one of them in my neck of the woods.

Ozark Tim · 09-20-2012, 01:18 PM

Love it! Very jealous!! Exactly what I have been looking for here is MO for the longest time but never find any.
Tim

SeeTen · 09-20-2012, 01:22 PM

Looks great!

I'm wondering what tire size you're working with - they look great with the stock ride height, and I'm looking for the same.

Vintage Windmills · 09-21-2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by med.bronze

I absolutely love and appreciate what you did with this pickup. Great job. Would it be possible for you to post the measurements of the distance between the upper and lower pinstripes? I'm wanting to add this to my bronze '71. Thanks.

Sure, I will try to do tomorrow. Remind me in case I forget.

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Originally Posted by SeeTen

Looks great!

I'm wondering what tire size you're working with - they look great with the stock ride height, and I'm looking for the same.

They are just the old skinny tires on 6" rims. The pass front you see there just says 7.50-16 on it. looks to be about 30"-31". I personally like the looks of a 33" like a 285/75/16 on the K20's.

Vintage Windmills · 09-21-2012, 01:51 AM

Does anyone know if these overload stops are stock or part of a HD rear spring or similar option? I haven't seen these on other trucks I've had. This is looking at the clamp on perches on the rear Dana 60 axle.

Pulled the diff cover off and gears look great. They are 4.10's and will get fresh gear lube tomorrow. Also changed the oil but now see a coolant leak around the water pump. Could be just a hose, we'll dig deeper and see.

Littletony · 09-21-2012, 03:44 AM

I say dont fix the water leak, just bring it down to NC and I will take it from there...haha.
Looks like it is turning out to be a keeper.

MrBeast · 09-21-2012, 07:42 AM

Man that is a nice find.

no moa · 09-21-2012, 08:00 AM

lol, don't stop quick with that seat, you'll be picking bark outta your rear.

Nice find!

**tkeduk8r** · 09-21-2012, 01:27 PM

Looks great.... Would love that truck with the 16.5x9.75's and dog dishes.... my favorite color combo for sure!!!....
--Mike

**med.bronze** · 09-23-2012, 11:00 AM

well, here's your friendly reminder about the pinstripe measurements

ole dollor · 09-23-2012, 11:16 AM

i would say good find...looks like you got a good one to have fun with, good luck on the build....

Vintage Windmills · 09-25-2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by med.bronze

well, here's your friendly reminder about the pinstripe measurements

Will do. Stay tuned.

Update, Title showed up on Friday so thats a relief. This weekend I put on lift, changed Rear diff fluid and new gasket, trans, and tcase drained and refilled with 80W-90 GL5. Engine has fresh 10w40. Pretty clean underneath. Also checked the lights and all the headlights and cab lights work.

Tonight i changed the plugs, and drove a few miles. Runs pretty good, idle could be a little smoother and stumbles when suddenly given gas under load but not bad considering truck sat for years and the carb hasn't been touched. Also pressure washed the engine bay and a little up front. Pass disc caliper is still not relaxing like it should.

**med.bronze** · 09-25-2012, 08:04 PM

is it just me or does that look like a factory exhaust bracket on the passenger side in the second picture? never seen that before

Vintage Windmills · 09-25-2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by med.bronze

is it just me or does that look like a factory exhaust bracket on the passenger side in the second picture? never seen that before

I noticed that too, there was exhuast on the other side as well at some point.

Check out the paint stripe info here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...51#post5613051

Vintage Windmills · 10-08-2012, 10:04 PM

Update, got it cleaned up some more, reupholstered the seat myself (with a cover I bought), and put some different wheels and tires on it. Also put a driver side window, regulator, and inside and outside handles on. I've been using this on the acreage for chores now. I think the seat may be a slight upgrade from the log, what do you think? Still using the 1 gallon can as the fuel tank. The worst thing about the truck is rusty floors but the cab is solid from floors up, including visor area. I just need to figure out what to do with this truck. I'll shut up now and post some pics:

Hauling the livestock:

Looks better with glass here:

sboris · 10-08-2012, 10:16 PM

Definitely do not part. Nice chore truck
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Littletony · 10-08-2012, 10:20 PM

That is becoming a very nice truck and I love the livestock pic.

09-10-2012, 01:26 AM	#26
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Try this for more RPO *YF7Inflation Fighter*** info. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541068 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

09-19-2012, 10:37 PM	#28
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Update, truck is now running! Drove it around the yard and through the field. Brakes, power steering, oil pressure, charging, clutch, all seem to work good. I can't believe how well it runs actually. All it took was a battery, flushing the gas line and routing to gas can with fresh gas, new cap and rotor, and front tire swap. Also got all the trash out of it and pressure washed it. We removed 8 30 gallon bags worth of debris and trash. Need to figure out what to do with this one, bought for parts, seems to nice to part out. May sell or just use as a work truck for awhile. Check out the pics. Attached Images __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

09-19-2012, 11:22 PM	#29
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Wow! What a makeover from just a clean up. Wood that seat be Sandalwood? __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

09-19-2012, 11:42 PM	#30
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Jud, Well done, I just wish you were not so far away. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

09-20-2012, 07:17 AM	#32
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home tags & a seat and it's good to go , what a great save , I'm sure you would not have any trouble selling it you decide to let it go. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

09-20-2012, 12:19 PM	#33
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home I absolutely love and appreciate what you did with this pickup. Great job. Would it be possible for you to post the measurements of the distance between the upper and lower pinstripes? I'm wanting to add this to my bronze '71. Thanks. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

09-20-2012, 01:08 PM	#34
Littletony Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 596	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home I sure wish I could find one of them in my neck of the woods. __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan,1985 "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" ..............Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

09-20-2012, 01:18 PM	#35
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Love it! Very jealous!! Exactly what I have been looking for here is MO for the longest time but never find any. Tim

09-20-2012, 01:22 PM	#36
SeeTen Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Cal. Posts: 39	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Looks great! I'm wondering what tire size you're working with - they look great with the stock ride height, and I'm looking for the same.

09-21-2012, 01:51 AM	#38
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Does anyone know if these overload stops are stock or part of a HD rear spring or similar option? I haven't seen these on other trucks I've had. This is looking at the clamp on perches on the rear Dana 60 axle. Pulled the diff cover off and gears look great. They are 4.10's and will get fresh gear lube tomorrow. Also changed the oil but now see a coolant leak around the water pump. Could be just a hose, we'll dig deeper and see. Attached Images __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

09-21-2012, 03:44 AM	#39
Littletony Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 596	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home I say dont fix the water leak, just bring it down to NC and I will take it from there...haha. Looks like it is turning out to be a keeper. __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan,1985 "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" ..............Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

09-21-2012, 07:42 AM	#40
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Man that is a nice find. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

09-21-2012, 08:00 AM	#41
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home lol, don't stop quick with that seat, you'll be picking bark outta your rear. Nice find! __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

09-21-2012, 01:27 PM	#42
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Looks great.... Would love that truck with the 16.5x9.75's and dog dishes.... my favorite color combo for sure!!!.... --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

09-23-2012, 11:00 AM	#43
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home well, here's your friendly reminder about the pinstripe measurements __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom



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09-23-2012, 11:16 AM	#44
ole dollor Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anton, Texas Posts: 2,364	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home i would say good find...looks like you got a good one to have fun with, good luck on the build....

09-25-2012, 08:04 PM	#46
med.bronze Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurel, Mt. Posts: 522	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home is it just me or does that look like a factory exhaust bracket on the passenger side in the second picture? never seen that before __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 SWB,bucket seats,dealer cruise,tilt,tac,a/c,shoulder belts, 350/350 1971 K-10 Custom Deluxe 1971 K-10 Custom

10-08-2012, 10:04 PM	#48
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Update, got it cleaned up some more, reupholstered the seat myself (with a cover I bought), and put some different wheels and tires on it. Also put a driver side window, regulator, and inside and outside handles on. I've been using this on the acreage for chores now. I think the seat may be a slight upgrade from the log, what do you think? Still using the 1 gallon can as the fuel tank. The worst thing about the truck is rusty floors but the cab is solid from floors up, including visor area. I just need to figure out what to do with this truck. I'll shut up now and post some pics: Hauling the livestock: Looks better with glass here: __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

10-08-2012, 10:16 PM	#49
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home Definitely do not part. Nice chore truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

10-08-2012, 10:20 PM	#50
Littletony Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 596	Re: Barn find 71 K2500 followed me home That is becoming a very nice truck and I love the livestock pic. __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan,1985 "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" ..............Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

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