Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Vintage Windmills · 03-06-2016, 11:16 AM

Went across the country to New Mexico with a buddy (forum member YE9longhorn30) and picked up a Custom Camper CST K20 and parts along the way!

This thread is a little overdue, but I finally had time to get the pics off my old phone. It took me years to find a true K20 authentic CST

that was a color I was interested in and not sold before I could make contact with the owner. Thanks to SSTim, and DeadheadNM for finding this one on craigslist and helping me complete the transaction!! We came to find out it was actually owned by a forum member (Pete1957) but he wasn't aware of my WTB ads.

The body is kind of beat up but I have good sheetmetal stashed away for it. It has some options I really like, the No Spin, cab lights, AC, black interior, 350/4spd, Custom Camper. Planning to do a full factory resto on this one, and will divert my NOS parts stash to this one instead of the blue 72 K20. The truck is running real good now and I'm driving it (except in the winter). I will drive it a couple years and focus on the 72 K20 first.

I'll be uploading more pics over the next few days including some along parts of route 66

sboris · 03-06-2016, 11:29 AM

Good looking truck. Anxious to see what you do with it. Congrats

doo142 · 03-06-2016, 11:41 AM

Gotta love it!! Nicely optioned also.

71swb4x4 · 03-06-2016, 11:49 AM

Great looking truck! Congrats!

enigma · 03-06-2016, 12:01 PM

nice score post plenty of pics

57taskforce · 03-06-2016, 12:03 PM

Great find! Where in New Mexico did you find it? Can't wait to see it take shape. Custom camper with marker lights, red dials, and a no spin. Don't get much better than that.

**DeadheadNM** · 03-06-2016, 12:04 PM

Glad it found a good home Jud! Thanks for posting, I'm looking forward to your build. Pete

**undertaker72** · 03-06-2016, 12:16 PM

very nice , and a weal optioned truck , great score

Sicklajoie · 03-06-2016, 12:32 PM

Congrats! Sweet ride!

jmader · 03-06-2016, 12:56 PM

Awesome truck Jud! It makes me happy when someone finds their dream truck just like you helped me find mine!

**too much stuff** · 03-06-2016, 01:00 PM

Glad you finally found one! I still have a glovebox door here for you also. And we need more pics.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-06-2016, 01:02 PM

Nice find and great you have your dream truck. I can't wait for more pics and subscribed too watch.

cypressbog · 03-06-2016, 02:11 PM

So cool when someone finds their dream truck and has the ability to get it.

That picture with Casey's must be in Iowa.

Dave K. · 03-06-2016, 02:15 PM

Great looking truck, fix'er up mechanically and enjoy as is!

What's the bonus in the red dials commented on above?

57taskforce · 03-06-2016, 03:49 PM

Red dials are the 70 only factory spicer hubs. They changed to blue for 71-72.

**jocko** · 03-06-2016, 03:55 PM

Congrats - WOW, I really like that truck. Custom Camper, K20, CST, cab lights, you checked all my boxes anyway! Looks great, that's a keeper!

**72 Super** · 03-06-2016, 04:29 PM

Nice truck! Glad you finally found one, I know you have been looking for a good while.

Ray

Vintage Windmills · 03-06-2016, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sboris

Good looking truck. Anxious to see what you do with it. Congrats

Thanks! I really like your K20 too.

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Originally Posted by doo142

Gotta love it!! Nicely optioned also.

I was mainly after any blue, white, black, red, or green 1970 K20 CST- so I got lucky to find one with the bonus options this one has.

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Great looking truck! Congrats!

Thanks Sean

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Originally Posted by enigma

nice score post plenty of pics

Will do, sounds good

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Great find! Where in New Mexico did you find it? Can't wait to see it take shape. Custom camper with marker lights, red dials, and a no spin. Don't get much better than that.

Hi Tyler, it was in ABQ

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Glad it found a good home Jud! Thanks for posting, I'm looking forward to your build. Pete

You bet Pete, I probably wouldn't have it without your help!!

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Originally Posted by undertaker72

very nice , and a weal optioned truck , great score

Thanks Kevin! Its a keeper for sure.

Vintage Windmills · 03-06-2016, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

Congrats! Sweet ride!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by jmader

Awesome truck Jud! It makes me happy when someone finds their dream truck just like you helped me find mine!

It does feel great to have this, it is my favorite truck. Glad to help you with the apiary truck, that is a special one too! Looking forward to seeing the resto on that one.

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Glad you finally found one! I still have a glovebox door here for you also. And we need more pics.

Sounds good Eric, when are you down to see your uncle next?

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice find and great you have your dream truck. I can't wait for more pics and subscribed too watch.

Thanks Dale, it is my dream truck, especially once I get it restored!

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Originally Posted by cypressbog

So cool when someone finds their dream truck and has the ability to get it.

That picture with Casey's must be in Iowa.

Its proof that good things come to those who are patient. There were a couple trucks before this one that I got excited about, only to find out they were sold, not authentic, or with a seller who wouldn't accommodate a distance deal. In the end, this is a better truck than those were

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Originally Posted by Dave K.

Great looking truck, fix'er up mechanically and enjoy as is!

What's the bonus in the red dials commented on above?

Its a little rougher than it looks (body wise) in the pics, but mechanically its pretty sound, just needs some shocks and some brake work possibly.

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Red dials are the 70 only factory spicer hubs. They changed to blue for 71-72.

Yep, these are a little chewed, I'd love to find a NOS red set, if such a thing exists!

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Originally Posted by jocko

Congrats - WOW, I really like that truck. Custom Camper, K20, CST, cab lights, you checked all my boxes anyway! Looks great, that's a keeper!

THanks Jocko, I figured it would be right up your alley

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

Nice truck! Glad you finally found one, I know you have been looking for a good while.

Ray

Yep, thanks!

Vintage Windmills · 03-06-2016, 08:08 PM

Day 1 of the trip.

I'm going to chronicle the trip restropectively a little, since that was half the fun, and we got to meet a few guys on this website.

Loaded up parts to deliver to other members of this forum along the way

I can't find the loaded pic, but there was this frame (without the axles), a 4spd trans, core support, a radiator or two, a Rockwell T-221 and a couple other things.

After we dropped off the 4x4 frame with oldertruckfan (Eric) in the Kansas City area, we stopped and got awesome BBQ at the place below. Then we drove west and stayed in the middle of KS.

**allchevy58** · 03-06-2016, 08:09 PM

Congrats, looks nice.

redbaron · 03-06-2016, 10:28 PM

Very nice find. That's the best kind of road trip to make.

El Dorado Jim · 03-07-2016, 12:11 AM

really cool truck, love the K20's

SS Tim · 03-08-2016, 07:55 AM

Thanks for the shout out. It was a quest for sure. Glad you like the truck as much as you do. From the way back machine.... Here are a few that didn't make the cut.

Vintage Windmills · 03-08-2016, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by allchevy58

Congrats, looks nice.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by redbaron

Very nice find. That's the best kind of road trip to make.

Yep, I really like your truck too.

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Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

really cool truck, love the K20's

Thanks, Dad had a K20 CST that I grew up with, its where the obsession started

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Thanks for the shout out. It was a quest for sure. Glad you like the truck as much as you do. From the way back machine.... Here are a few that didn't make the cut.

Tim, that is really cool you had those pics organized! Thanks for all the hours searching and researching!!!

03-06-2016, 11:16 AM	#1
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Went across the country to New Mexico with a buddy (forum member YE9longhorn30) and picked up a Custom Camper CST K20 and parts along the way! This thread is a little overdue, but I finally had time to get the pics off my old phone. It took me years to find a true K20 authentic CST that was a color I was interested in and not sold before I could make contact with the owner. Thanks to SSTim, and DeadheadNM for finding this one on craigslist and helping me complete the transaction!! We came to find out it was actually owned by a forum member (Pete1957) but he wasn't aware of my WTB ads. The body is kind of beat up but I have good sheetmetal stashed away for it. It has some options I really like, the No Spin, cab lights, AC, black interior, 350/4spd, Custom Camper. Planning to do a full factory resto on this one, and will divert my NOS parts stash to this one instead of the blue 72 K20. The truck is running real good now and I'm driving it (except in the winter). I will drive it a couple years and focus on the 72 K20 first. I'll be uploading more pics over the next few days including some along parts of route 66 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

03-06-2016, 11:29 AM	#2
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Good looking truck. Anxious to see what you do with it. Congrats __________________ 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

03-06-2016, 11:41 AM	#3
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,118	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Gotta love it!! Nicely optioned also. __________________ 72 Cheyenne k/20, Custom Camper 72 Cheyenne k/20 71 blazer K/5 2WD 454, 6 sp. 67 Chevy Napco c30 Dump 56 GMC Napco 4x4 short step 66 Chevy K10 68 Chevy C/30 4x4

03-06-2016, 11:49 AM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Great looking truck! Congrats! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-06-2016, 12:01 PM	#5
enigma Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: enumclaw,Wa Posts: 120	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too nice score post plenty of pics

03-06-2016, 12:03 PM	#6
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,505	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Great find! Where in New Mexico did you find it? Can't wait to see it take shape. Custom camper with marker lights, red dials, and a no spin. Don't get much better than that. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

03-06-2016, 12:04 PM	#7
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Glad it found a good home Jud! Thanks for posting, I'm looking forward to your build. Pete __________________ 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

03-06-2016, 12:16 PM	#8
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too very nice , and a weal optioned truck , great score __________________ I aint nobody DORK 1972 Cheyenne super k10 swb 350 4speed posi hooks 1934 ford 3 window blown 355 1969 Camaro hugger orange hounds tooth

03-06-2016, 12:32 PM	#9
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,500	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Congrats! Sweet ride! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-06-2016, 12:56 PM	#10
jmader Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Grand Island, NE Posts: 1,483	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Awesome truck Jud! It makes me happy when someone finds their dream truck just like you helped me find mine! __________________ 1949 Chevy 3100 Five Window 1964 Chevy C10 Lambrecht Auction project 1967 Chevy SWB K10 1967 GMC K15 Project Build thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post6502772 1968 Chevy Anniversary K10 1991 K5 4" Lift 35's (the wife's toy)

03-06-2016, 01:00 PM	#11
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Glad you finally found one! I still have a glovebox door here for you also. And we need more pics. __________________ 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

03-06-2016, 01:02 PM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Nice find and great you have your dream truck. I can't wait for more pics and subscribed too watch. __________________ "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

03-06-2016, 02:11 PM	#13
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too So cool when someone finds their dream truck and has the ability to get it. That picture with Casey's must be in Iowa.

03-06-2016, 02:15 PM	#14
Dave K. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 575	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Great looking truck, fix'er up mechanically and enjoy as is! What's the bonus in the red dials commented on above?

03-06-2016, 03:49 PM	#15
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,505	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Red dials are the 70 only factory spicer hubs. They changed to blue for 71-72. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s



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03-06-2016, 03:55 PM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Congrats - WOW, I really like that truck. Custom Camper, K20, CST, cab lights, you checked all my boxes anyway! Looks great, that's a keeper!

03-06-2016, 04:29 PM	#17
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Nice truck! Glad you finally found one, I know you have been looking for a good while. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

03-06-2016, 08:08 PM	#20
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Day 1 of the trip. I'm going to chronicle the trip restropectively a little, since that was half the fun, and we got to meet a few guys on this website. Loaded up parts to deliver to other members of this forum along the way I can't find the loaded pic, but there was this frame (without the axles), a 4spd trans, core support, a radiator or two, a Rockwell T-221 and a couple other things. After we dropped off the 4x4 frame with oldertruckfan (Eric) in the Kansas City area, we stopped and got awesome BBQ at the place below. Then we drove west and stayed in the middle of KS. 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

03-06-2016, 08:09 PM	#21
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Congrats, looks nice. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

03-06-2016, 10:28 PM	#22
redbaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kimberly, Id Posts: 390	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Very nice find. That's the best kind of road trip to make. __________________ Mike 1972 C10 Cheyenne SWB Black Supercharged Project 1972 K10 Cheyenne SWB Copper and White http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654175 1969 Camaro Protouring LS7 T-56 Project

03-07-2016, 12:11 AM	#23
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too really cool truck, love the K20's

03-08-2016, 07:55 AM	#24
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Finally, found a 1970 K20 CST!! Road trip pics too Thanks for the shout out. It was a quest for sure. Glad you like the truck as much as you do. From the way back machine.... Here are a few that didn't make the cut. 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

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