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10-07-2010, 07:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 25
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New guy on the block - 76 K20
Finally got my account validated so I can post a picture of my recent purchase.
1976 K20 - 350 mated to a SM465/NP205 drivetrain. PO called it Big Red - I plan to keep the name. Truck has 71k on the clock and had quite a bit of work done the last couple years with all of the receipts... -Bed has been replaced (no rust) -Cab had the floors, cab corners, rockers and mounts all redone - underside is seal with an epoxy paint - all repairs were fixed using metal - no putty or bondo. -When the cab and bed were done, the frame was cleaned up and sealed -New brakes all the way around, including lines and calipers in the front -QJ carb was rebuilt ...and a few other items. I got the PO to throw in the a new driver's side fender, passenger side door and radiator support. He purchased them but never got around to replacing them. I think I got this for a pretty good price based on what I've seen on the market - and the demand in my area. In my area its damn near impossible to find a decent truck from the 70's so I had to drive 250 miles away to pick this up - damn cash for clunkers!! On the way home, it drove fine - not a single problem. Most of the trip was highway and I drove between 65-70mph - avg was around 12mpg (4.10 gears). The bellhousing does have a hole in it (I can see the clutch - about half the size of a credit card) - not sure what caused it, so I plan on replacing it very soon. My brother in law used to work at a body shop and does stuff on the side, so I hope to have a decent paint job by the end of this year. Primary purpose of the truck is to haul firewood (heat with wood) - but I can see this turning into a long term project - I love driving this thing! My son is 3 months old and I already have plans passing this down to him...last of the real trucks IMO! I had a 99 Z71 many years ago and this thing makes that truck seem like a toy... Anyways, glad to finally be a member after lurking for many months.... 
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10-07-2010, 08:19 PM
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God is good!
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 689
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Re: New guy on the block - 76 K20
Great looking truck. I love the long bed 4X4s.
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10-07-2010, 08:54 PM
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Account Suspended
 Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Huntsville,AL
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Re: New guy on the block - 76 K20
welcome!to the board from ala
You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. |
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10-07-2010, 09:25 PM
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The One And Only !!!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Hole in the woods Florida
Posts: 4,567
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Re: New guy on the block - 76 K20
Welcome aboard from the south !!!
Yeah..... With good reason that beast would make any later model out to be a toy. Sweet score !
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93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz !  The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. "Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!
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10-07-2010, 10:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: ambler, pa
Posts: 325
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Re: New guy on the block - 76 K20
Welcome from the other side of PA
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Just would like the snow to stop so I can actually work on my truck!!!!!!!!!!! |
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10-09-2010, 01:54 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: lawton ok
Posts: 190
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Re: New guy on the block - 76 K20
welcome newbie . love the truck , if it was mine id leave it just like that !
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10-09-2010, 03:05 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 25
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Re: New guy on the block - 76 K20
Thanks everyone!
I have a question though...on the door my truck says it is 7500 GVW. This truck has 7 leafs in the rear, 3 in the front, HD brakes, 14 bolt FF and Load E tires. What does the 8400 GVW version have that mine does not??
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1976 K20 350/205/465 - "Big Red"  2010 VW GTI 2013 VW Touareg |
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10-09-2010, 09:58 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: recent transplant to NC USA
Posts: 20,310
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Re: New guy on the block - 76 K20
welcome aboard! sweet looking ride
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Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! |
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10-09-2010, 10:18 PM
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Account Suspended
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Huntsville,AL
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Re: New guy on the block - 76 K20
Quote:
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10-09-2010, 10:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Posts: 686
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Re: New guy on the block - 76 K20
sweet
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86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it  83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2 |
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10-09-2010, 11:15 PM
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Second Chance Program
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 2,642
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Re: New guy on the block - 76 K20
Love it! Perfect wood hauler!
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