1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration - Page 9 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**IronCanine** · Yesterday, 06:59 PM

Inching closer to more color. Holes for rear trim and fender emblems. Bed assembly complete. A little seam sealer squeeze out at the tubs...per factory. And now the bed goes on the rotisserie to make access a little easier.

**IronCanine** · Yesterday, 07:07 PM

A quick word on NOS vs reproduction stuff. We're always trying to be smart in our allocation of resources...with the goal of getting the best result. There are a lot of NOS pieces in this truck, but there will be reproduction stuff too. The quality and fidelity of repro pieces is highly variable. Some things are identical and great value and a lot of stuff (as you all know) is junk. I have had good luck on some repro pieces and then other times, you know it's a problem the minute you lay eyes on it. Look at these OE taillight bezels against these reproductions. There are visible gaps and short finish lines. Even the tailgate piece is too long. Point is, this is an area where NOS makes a lot of sense (and is still good value...for now).

chewychevy67 · Yesterday, 10:51 PM

On my 67 i got all my mouldings from mar-k .My tail light mouldings are the only pieces that did not fit. They were flat and wouldn't follow the contour of the tail edge of the door. Nos ones fit flawlessly.

**IronCanine** · Yesterday, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

On my 67 i got all my mouldings from mar-k .My tail light mouldings are the only pieces that did not fit. They were flat and wouldn't follow the contour of the tail edge of the door. Nos ones fit flawlessly.

That's been our experience so far too. Lower body moldings look very good...but the taillight trim has about 5 strikes against it.

**1970cstblazer** · Today, 08:21 AM

Regardless of fit, the aftermarket trim is thinner than the originals, so those PITA spring clips can leave marks that show through on the other side if the utmost care isn't exercised.

**IronCanine** · Today, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Regardless of fit, the aftermarket trim is thinner than the originals, so those PITA spring clips can leave marks that show through on the other side if the utmost care isn't exercised.

Good point. Luckily two things we got...care and resolve. Resolve, because even with care sometimes you gotta take a few swings.

Yesterday, 06:59 PM	#201
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,716	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Inching closer to more color. Holes for rear trim and fender emblems. Bed assembly complete. A little seam sealer squeeze out at the tubs...per factory. And now the bed goes on the rotisserie to make access a little easier. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

Yesterday, 07:07 PM	#202
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,716	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration A quick word on NOS vs reproduction stuff. We're always trying to be smart in our allocation of resources...with the goal of getting the best result. There are a lot of NOS pieces in this truck, but there will be reproduction stuff too. The quality and fidelity of repro pieces is highly variable. Some things are identical and great value and a lot of stuff (as you all know) is junk. I have had good luck on some repro pieces and then other times, you know it's a problem the minute you lay eyes on it. Look at these OE taillight bezels against these reproductions. There are visible gaps and short finish lines. Even the tailgate piece is too long. Point is, this is an area where NOS makes a lot of sense (and is still good value...for now). Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

Yesterday, 10:51 PM	#203
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,541	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration On my 67 i got all my mouldings from mar-k .My tail light mouldings are the only pieces that did not fit. They were flat and wouldn't follow the contour of the tail edge of the door. Nos ones fit flawlessly.

Today, 08:21 AM	#205
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,725	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Regardless of fit, the aftermarket trim is thinner than the originals, so those PITA spring clips can leave marks that show through on the other side if the utmost care isn't exercised. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels



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