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Vintage Windmills · 05-18-2013, 10:36 AM

I didn't really need it but the price seemed reasonable so I decided to look at it. This was a couple weeks ago and right along the route I take to get to my Mom's in Iowa. We had a verbal agreement since I didn't have my truck then and the original 292 was tucked away in a corner of the barn.

I was able to get it last night after work- left home here at 7:15 and got home a tad after midnight. Its not in great shape, but it seems to have a neat configuration of options and the frame is not rusty. The frame will need a little patching at the rear where the bumper bolts on but that shouldn't be an issue. I'm thinking I will fix it up to be functional but not fancy and use for a property maintenance/odd job truck. Clean title and SPID/Vinplate/Frame all match. I should let it sit though until I get my 72 done. It may also get a plow put on it since it has nice options useful for that.

Pics if it quits raining.

sboris · 05-18-2013, 11:05 AM

Sounds cool. Hey, one more truck never hurt! Beautiful day here, ( good project working weather), I'm guessing were probably 300 mi apart though. Hope it quits raining for ya, pics would be great..
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Vintage Windmills · 05-18-2013, 11:13 AM

Yep, still pouring here, I think were up to 3" in the past 24 hours. Luckily not raining when I grabbed the truck last night!

**too much stuff** · 05-18-2013, 11:32 AM

Remember, pics, or it didn't happen...
Just stated raining here.

teeitup · 05-18-2013, 12:00 PM

Pics Jud, come on!!!!! lol. Congrats on the truck, I'm still working on the one down here. Rain, I wish it would rain here, my ponds at the golf course are down 6 feet

SS Tim · 05-18-2013, 06:51 PM

Another one??? Where do you keep finding K20s? Don't forget to let me know if you find me a 70 K20 CST blue/blue OK?

71sixgun · 05-18-2013, 09:18 PM

Has it stopped raining yet? We gotta see this truck!

Vintage Windmills · 05-18-2013, 10:45 PM

Here are some pics. Body is junk (old repaint with rust and filler all over) but it has some goodies and the roof with original marker lamps has no rust. Also frame was extended at one time for a flatbed and shortened back to stock. Not sure what I'll do with it yet. Would be fun to take it back to the way it was with the 292 and neat options but she'll need a ton of work.

Vintage Windmills · 05-18-2013, 10:51 PM

More pics. 16 inch one piece rims in the back but they aren't a good offset. Looks like the original offset 292 crossmember. Also has a Chelsea pto off the SM465.

**too much stuff** · 05-18-2013, 11:29 PM

You are out of control! Nice find.

Vintage Windmills · 05-19-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by teeitup

Pics Jud, come on!!!!! lol. Congrats on the truck, I'm still working on the one down here. Rain, I wish it would rain here, my ponds at the golf course are down 6 feet

I planted a bunch of little bare root trees last weekend so i was glad it rained, think we are still technically in a drought too.

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Another one??? Where do you keep finding K20s? Don't forget to let me know if you find me a 70 K20 CST blue/blue OK?

Sure thing on the CST, Tim. I just need to find a couple like that, then you can have one

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

You are out of control! Nice find.

Haha, I think I recall a pic of a field full of your trucks

i have another K20 in SoDak I need to get too

Vintage Windmills · 05-19-2013, 01:03 AM

I have a question- why isn't Z53 (ammeter-oil-temp) gauges on the SPID? Does the tach option require that?

SS Tim · 05-19-2013, 01:12 AM

RPO U16 Tachometer includes the Z53 gauge package thus superceeds it on the SPID.

**72 Super** · 05-19-2013, 10:19 AM

Nice find!

**special-K** · 05-19-2013, 10:44 AM

I have though how I've never seen a white with green interior and this one has it. I may have seen some years ago but wasn't paying attention to such details till 30 or so years ago. Looks like a decent find

Vintage Windmills · 05-19-2013, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I have though how I've never seen a white with green interior and this one has it. I may have seen some years ago but wasn't paying attention to such details till 30 or so years ago. Looks like a decent find

May not have been too common, we couldn't find an example in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=578821 , except for a '68.

Whats curious is that the steering column in my truck looks dark olive but the SPID code is 612 (medium green). Perhaps the column never matched the vinyl in the 612 trucks. My truck had the seat and door panels replaced with red ones.

Vintage Windmills · 05-21-2013, 10:21 PM

I'm thinking this truck would have had a "before its time" monochromatic look. Being a custom, it would have been solid white with a white bumper and mirrors. Anyone have a pic of that scheme?

**special-K** · 05-22-2013, 09:04 AM

All white,I'll be white back with a pictue if can find one.

SS Tim · 05-22-2013, 12:06 PM

Jud, The column looks like the correct color. Here is a 72 GMC Med. Green interior. As you can see the column is a dark green that matches the dash pad as does yours. For the column Ditzler calls out #42850 Dark Green for the Med Green interiors vs #44384 Dark Olive for the Olive Green interior.
The flat upper dash paint is #44392 and the door panel color is #2208 a match to the Med. Green exterior color.
Don't have many plain white trucks but here is a very basic white stepside that should help.

SS Tim · 05-22-2013, 12:19 PM

Solid White Longhorn

Vintage Windmills · 05-24-2013, 02:02 AM

Thanks Tim!

71sixgun · 05-24-2013, 05:46 AM

Nice find man! I like that gauge setup! I think we got your rain now. Its rained all week here, and its kinda delaying some very important truck work!!!

05-18-2013, 10:36 AM	#1
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Picked up a 71 K20 I didn't really need it but the price seemed reasonable so I decided to look at it. This was a couple weeks ago and right along the route I take to get to my Mom's in Iowa. We had a verbal agreement since I didn't have my truck then and the original 292 was tucked away in a corner of the barn. I was able to get it last night after work- left home here at 7:15 and got home a tad after midnight. Its not in great shape, but it seems to have a neat configuration of options and the frame is not rusty. The frame will need a little patching at the rear where the bumper bolts on but that shouldn't be an issue. I'm thinking I will fix it up to be functional but not fancy and use for a property maintenance/odd job truck. Clean title and SPID/Vinplate/Frame all match. I should let it sit though until I get my 72 done. It may also get a plow put on it since it has nice options useful for that. Pics if it quits raining. __________________ 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

05-18-2013, 11:13 AM	#3
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Yep, still pouring here, I think were up to 3" in the past 24 hours. Luckily not raining when I grabbed the truck last night! __________________ 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

05-18-2013, 12:00 PM	#5
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Pics Jud, come on!!!!! lol. Congrats on the truck, I'm still working on the one down here. Rain, I wish it would rain here, my ponds at the golf course are down 6 feet __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

05-18-2013, 06:51 PM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Another one??? Where do you keep finding K20s? Don't forget to let me know if you find me a 70 K20 CST blue/blue OK? __________________ 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

05-18-2013, 09:18 PM	#7
71sixgun Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clifton, Maine Posts: 86	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Has it stopped raining yet? We gotta see this truck!

05-18-2013, 11:05 AM	#2
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Sounds cool. Hey, one more truck never hurt! Beautiful day here, ( good project working weather), I'm guessing were probably 300 mi apart though. Hope it quits raining for ya, pics would be great.. 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

05-18-2013, 11:32 AM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,718	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Remember, pics, or it didn't happen... Just stated raining here. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-18-2013, 10:45 PM	#8
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Here are some pics. Body is junk (old repaint with rust and filler all over) but it has some goodies and the roof with original marker lamps has no rust. Also frame was extended at one time for a flatbed and shortened back to stock. Not sure what I'll do with it yet. Would be fun to take it back to the way it was with the 292 and neat options but she'll need a ton of work. 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

05-18-2013, 10:51 PM	#9
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 More pics. 16 inch one piece rims in the back but they aren't a good offset. Looks like the original offset 292 crossmember. Also has a Chelsea pto off the SM465. 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

05-18-2013, 11:29 PM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,718	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 You are out of control! Nice find. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-19-2013, 01:03 AM	#12
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 I have a question- why isn't Z53 (ammeter-oil-temp) gauges on the SPID? Does the tach option require that? 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

05-19-2013, 01:12 AM	#13
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 RPO U16 Tachometer includes the Z53 gauge package thus superceeds it on the SPID. __________________ 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

05-19-2013, 10:19 AM	#14
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Nice find! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

05-19-2013, 10:44 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 I have though how I've never seen a white with green interior and this one has it. I may have seen some years ago but wasn't paying attention to such details till 30 or so years ago. Looks like a decent find __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-21-2013, 10:21 PM	#17
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 I'm thinking this truck would have had a "before its time" monochromatic look. Being a custom, it would have been solid white with a white bumper and mirrors. Anyone have a pic of that scheme? __________________ 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



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05-22-2013, 09:04 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 All white,I'll be white back with a pictue if can find one. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-22-2013, 12:06 PM	#19
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Jud, The column looks like the correct color. Here is a 72 GMC Med. Green interior. As you can see the column is a dark green that matches the dash pad as does yours. For the column Ditzler calls out #42850 Dark Green for the Med Green interiors vs #44384 Dark Olive for the Olive Green interior. The flat upper dash paint is #44392 and the door panel color is #2208 a match to the Med. Green exterior color. Don't have many plain white trucks but here is a very basic white stepside that should help. Attached Images __________________ 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

05-22-2013, 12:19 PM	#20
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Solid White Longhorn Attached Images __________________ 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

05-24-2013, 02:02 AM	#21
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Thanks Tim! __________________ 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

05-24-2013, 05:46 AM	#22
71sixgun Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Clifton, Maine Posts: 86	Re: Picked up a 71 K20 Nice find man! I like that gauge setup! I think we got your rain now. Its rained all week here, and its kinda delaying some very important truck work!!!

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