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**72 tigger** · 02-10-2025, 03:55 PM

Love it!

**IronCanine** · 02-10-2025, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Love it!

Thanks Kirk!

**1970cstblazer** · 02-11-2025, 11:56 AM

Are you willing to produce these upper hoses? I will be starting my K20 sometime this year.

**IronCanine** · 02-11-2025, 10:07 PM

I don't want to get into reproducing these...but I am always happy to help a board member with their truck. You may need to come up with the hose stock. I had a little trouble coming up with what I used. But I'll get it stamped for you.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-10-2025, 02:19 PM

Bummer about the plating. I miss old Kehr and hope you nail down a good shop.

**IronCanine** · 02-10-2025, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Bummer about the plating. I miss old Kehr and hope you nail down a good shop.

I miss em too bud. Fingers crossed on this next swing.

**1970cstblazer** · 02-10-2025, 09:12 PM

From Four Wheeler magazine October 1969

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-21-2025, 11:41 PM

The information on the trim is great. Thank you!

**IronCanine** · 02-23-2025, 06:06 PM

OK...so I think the grille situation is sorted. I ordered a polishing kit from Renegade. Polish and paint and this feels right...or as close as we could get it. I am ok with the fact that this grille will require extra attention and maintenance.

The center support is NOS and it is another surprising place that you can find a date code.

I also got our under hood black phosphate pieces back and they are great. I can whole heartedly recommend DIFCO (Durable Industrial Finishing Company) in Tucker, GA. I don't know how I missed them...they're in my back yard. They are a production facility and anything that you send in for zinc plating will be vatted (basically run through large containers as a gross) and has the potential for loss on small pieces. However, for manganese phosphate, they do it by hand. There is a $200 minimum which is what I paid to have my latch, striker plate and pin, and hood hinges and springs done. I don't know how much more I would have had to send to surpass that. But I shipped them out and had them back in under two weeks. And they look great. Now they were sent squeaky clean...which I think is the key if you want to have a solid result.

I got the NOS hood latch from Mel (one of many pieces he's helped me with). The return spring didn't survive the multiple swings at re-finishing. Luckily eBay had a couple of NOS springs for sale this weekend that I have coming.

**IronCanine** · 02-23-2025, 06:08 PM

And this is the whole point...besides being wrong, the grille in its previous finish would have fallen so flat against the chrome front bumper. Now it's got a fighting shot of holding its own. This looks factory to me.

**IronCanine** · 02-23-2025, 06:16 PM

A couple of quick notes before we move on to inner fenders. First, I got the reproduction T3 headlights from Lectric Limited. T3s are correct for 70 I believe...and probably made it on some 71s. Definitely by the end of 71, Power Guides were the factory headlight bulb.

Second...Just like the points ignition and the drum brakes, we're doing a factory style external regulator. No NOS here...this is a reproduction piece.

And that last pic is just cool to me. I love everything about it. And the inner fenders are about to cover it up.

**IronCanine** · 02-23-2025, 06:27 PM

Planning, prepping, reading, learning...doesn't matter. Each day brings a new problem. I picked up two NOS inner fenders from Joe. They were legit with factory stickers...the whole nine. But the driver's side was missing a hole and a capture nut for the fender brace. Candidly I did not do a lot of internet digging on this...and there may be a thread on here that explains this phenomenon. But I didn't see one that popped up quickly. Instead I consulted pics of original trucks and we checked the pitiful inner fender that came off the truck that was luckily still on the scrap pile. So it means a drilled hole and square nut.

Also..something else I missed. The body bolts that retain that brace have extra large washers. I did not have them re-finished because...well you can see why. So I'm going to have to come up with those four bolts.

chewychevy67 · 02-23-2025, 06:11 PM

Looks sharp

**IronCanine** · 02-23-2025, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chewychevy67

Looks sharp

Thanks Rod.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-24-2025, 10:26 AM

It's looking phenomenal!

**1970cstblazer** · 02-24-2025, 08:35 PM

That grille is now legit. Hopefully Key will fix it in further production.

**IronCanine** · 02-24-2025, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

It's looking phenomenal!

Thanks Dale.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

That grille is now legit. Hopefully Key will fix it in further production.

Thanks Rick. I hope they will. All they gotta do is look at period pics. That's what I did to make sure I wasn't crazy. I've got a copy of virtually all the print media that Chevrolet (trucks) produced at the time...besides what's available on here. All the bright work, the stainless, the chrome, the trim..had a bright reflective finish.

**72 tigger** · 02-24-2025, 09:40 PM

Grill looks great! Crank that sucker!

**69cam** · 02-25-2025, 12:58 PM

looking great! How bad was it to mask and paint the grill?

rodstored-72 · 02-25-2025, 01:34 PM

Iron, I noticed the inner fender brace situation. I know that when I was building my '72 that it was the same way.... I knew it was the OG fender and such so I was like... WTH. I was not by any means trying to do a factory rebuild or anything important so I ended up just doing 1 bolt and let ride.... but it is a weird deal?? we need a "keith seymore" of the 67-72 models to do some 'splainin'... (ricky recardo voice) ... LOL!!

OOhh... the truck is looking FANTASTIC!!! GREAT JOB!!!

**IronCanine** · 02-25-2025, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Grill looks great! Crank that sucker!

Thanks Kirk!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69cam

looking great! How bad was it to mask and paint the grill?

It was all bad until it wasn't. Eric made it happen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodstored-72

Iron, I noticed the inner fender brace situation. I know that when I was building my '72 that it was the same way.... I knew it was the OG fender and such so I was like... WTH. I was not by any means trying to do a factory rebuild or anything important so I ended up just doing 1 bolt and let ride.... but it is a weird deal?? we need a "keith seymore" of the 67-72 models to do some 'splainin'... (ricky recardo voice) ... LOL!!

OOhh... the truck is looking FANTASTIC!!! GREAT JOB!!!

Thanks. It is weird. You got five holes, would one more kill you.

**68bowtie** · 03-03-2025, 12:52 AM

The upholstery looks fantastic. Really a fine job.

**1970cstblazer** · 03-03-2025, 09:03 AM

Yes, that seat is the tops.

Do you know if they produce the base 1970 vinyl bench cover? If not, I will definitely use that Custom trim level cover.

**IronCanine** · 03-03-2025, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

The upholstery looks fantastic. Really a fine job.

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970cstblazer

Yes, that seat is the tops.

Do you know if they produce the base 1970 vinyl bench cover? If not, I will definitely use that Custom trim level cover.

I would call them. It looks like they do list "stand(ard) pick up" covers, but I don't see blue as a selectable option for 1970. https://carsinc.com/1955-1994-truck-suv.html

Also, here's the link for SMS in case you have to go that route:

https://smsautofabrics.com/collectio...14471143850047

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-03-2025, 01:21 PM

The seat, mat and everything else is looking fantastic!!

02-10-2025, 03:55 PM	#1
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,418	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Love it! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

02-11-2025, 11:56 AM	#3
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,501	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Are you willing to produce these upper hoses? I will be starting my K20 sometime this year. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark 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, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-11-2025, 10:07 PM	#4
IronCanine Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,939	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration I don't want to get into reproducing these...but I am always happy to help a board member with their truck. You may need to come up with the hose stock. I had a little trouble coming up with what I used. But I'll get it stamped for you. __________________ 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..."

02-10-2025, 02:19 PM	#5
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,579	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Bummer about the plating. I miss old Kehr and hope you nail down a good shop. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-10-2025, 09:12 PM	#7
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,501	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration From Four Wheeler magazine October 1969 Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark 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, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-21-2025, 11:41 PM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,863	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration The information on the trim is great. Thank you! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-23-2025, 06:06 PM	#9
IronCanine Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,939	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration OK...so I think the grille situation is sorted. I ordered a polishing kit from Renegade. Polish and paint and this feels right...or as close as we could get it. I am ok with the fact that this grille will require extra attention and maintenance. The center support is NOS and it is another surprising place that you can find a date code. I also got our under hood black phosphate pieces back and they are great. I can whole heartedly recommend DIFCO (Durable Industrial Finishing Company) in Tucker, GA. I don't know how I missed them...they're in my back yard. They are a production facility and anything that you send in for zinc plating will be vatted (basically run through large containers as a gross) and has the potential for loss on small pieces. However, for manganese phosphate, they do it by hand. There is a $200 minimum which is what I paid to have my latch, striker plate and pin, and hood hinges and springs done. I don't know how much more I would have had to send to surpass that. But I shipped them out and had them back in under two weeks. And they look great. Now they were sent squeaky clean...which I think is the key if you want to have a solid result. I got the NOS hood latch from Mel (one of many pieces he's helped me with). The return spring didn't survive the multiple swings at re-finishing. Luckily eBay had a couple of NOS springs for sale this weekend that I have coming. 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..." Last edited by IronCanine; 02-23-2025 at 09:07 PM.

02-23-2025, 06:08 PM	#10
IronCanine Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,939	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration And this is the whole point...besides being wrong, the grille in its previous finish would have fallen so flat against the chrome front bumper. Now it's got a fighting shot of holding its own. This looks factory to me. 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..."

02-23-2025, 06:16 PM	#11
IronCanine Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,939	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration A couple of quick notes before we move on to inner fenders. First, I got the reproduction T3 headlights from Lectric Limited. T3s are correct for 70 I believe...and probably made it on some 71s. Definitely by the end of 71, Power Guides were the factory headlight bulb. Second...Just like the points ignition and the drum brakes, we're doing a factory style external regulator. No NOS here...this is a reproduction piece. And that last pic is just cool to me. I love everything about it. And the inner fenders are about to cover it up. 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..."

02-23-2025, 06:27 PM	#12
IronCanine Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,939	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Planning, prepping, reading, learning...doesn't matter. Each day brings a new problem. I picked up two NOS inner fenders from Joe. They were legit with factory stickers...the whole nine. But the driver's side was missing a hole and a capture nut for the fender brace. Candidly I did not do a lot of internet digging on this...and there may be a thread on here that explains this phenomenon. But I didn't see one that popped up quickly. Instead I consulted pics of original trucks and we checked the pitiful inner fender that came off the truck that was luckily still on the scrap pile. So it means a drilled hole and square nut. Also..something else I missed. The body bolts that retain that brace have extra large washers. I did not have them re-finished because...well you can see why. So I'm going to have to come up with those four bolts. 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..."

02-23-2025, 06:11 PM	#13
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,698	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Looks sharp

02-24-2025, 10:26 AM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,863	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration It's looking phenomenal! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-24-2025, 08:35 PM	#16
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,501	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration That grille is now legit. Hopefully Key will fix it in further production. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark 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, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-24-2025, 09:40 PM	#18
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,418	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Grill looks great! Crank that sucker! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

02-25-2025, 12:58 PM	#19
69cam Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Olney Il. Posts: 234	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration looking great! How bad was it to mask and paint the grill?



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02-25-2025, 01:34 PM	#20
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,097	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Iron, I noticed the inner fender brace situation. I know that when I was building my '72 that it was the same way.... I knew it was the OG fender and such so I was like... WTH. I was not by any means trying to do a factory rebuild or anything important so I ended up just doing 1 bolt and let ride.... but it is a weird deal?? we need a "keith seymore" of the 67-72 models to do some 'splainin'... (ricky recardo voice) ... LOL!! OOhh... the truck is looking FANTASTIC!!! GREAT JOB!!!

03-03-2025, 12:52 AM	#22
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,960	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration The upholstery looks fantastic. Really a fine job. __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

03-03-2025, 09:03 AM	#23
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,501	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration Yes, that seat is the tops. Do you know if they produce the base 1970 vinyl bench cover? If not, I will definitely use that Custom trim level cover. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark 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, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

03-03-2025, 01:21 PM	#25
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,863	Re: 1970 K20 Z62 Full Restoration The seat, mat and everything else is looking fantastic!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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