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Sweeet67 · 05-02-2017, 01:54 PM

How do I tell what the original paint scheme was?
Also, is there a good way to clean this original spid?
A bit of info on it, it's a 69 GMC, it's all white with saddle trim now. There is evidence of red on the top and bottom of the bed and fenders.

Deer_hunter_088 · 05-02-2017, 01:57 PM

All white with the saddle trim, but that almost looks like a repop spid, as there is no vin stamped into the spid. pics of the truck itself???

**too much stuff** · 05-02-2017, 02:26 PM

Just like the spid says, white with saddle trim. The red was added at some point.
I don't know of a good way to clean the label. Looks like yours is original and in 69 there wasn't the clear over the top to preserve them.

Sweeet67 · 05-02-2017, 03:00 PM

I hadn't thought of more than one layer of paint, that makes sense now.
The white that's on it is in great shape, gonna keep it for a while.

Another question, This is the torque mount and I'm supposed to take it off correct?

Some more truck porn pics, enjoy and thanks for the quick responses.

BILT4ME · 05-02-2017, 06:52 PM

Great Looking Truck!
I would like more pics of the front bumper and grill with the brush guard. That looks like what my son has in mind for ours. (70 GMC K2500)

flashed · 05-02-2017, 06:54 PM

Great looking truck ,Im in to see more .

Sweeet67 · 05-03-2017, 12:43 AM

I haven't tried it yet, it's a pto driver winch. Pto said it worked just fine. I think it's really cool!
I'll get a few more picks tomorrow.

57taskforce · 05-03-2017, 12:49 AM

Yep that's the side mount that supposedly causes lots of grief. I've never had a problem with them. I've taken the last two off before I had a problem. Really nice looking 4 eye you've got there!

**Tom Vogel** · 05-03-2017, 08:54 AM

Wow. Nice truck. A really hard to find ride.

Husker · 05-03-2017, 12:30 PM

Nice Truck. That what I call it too. Truck Porn.
Ron

Sweeet67 · 05-03-2017, 05:37 PM

A few more pics. It's in the prices of getting a carb rebuild.

Sweeet67 · 05-05-2017, 12:13 AM

Got one of the other toys out today. This is probably the wrong place, but I took a few pics today.

flashed · 05-05-2017, 06:12 AM

Nice toy ,Im a Chevelle guy too .

**jocko** · 05-05-2017, 09:28 AM

white with saddle is a GREAT combo, congrats, that's a real nice truck. Member chipflyer can repro you a brand new SPID. I'd keep that sucker stock, even to the point of replacing the square body rallies for some steelies. That's a nice one, congrats again!

Question: what sort of problem is that side mount rumored to be causing? I'm not familiar. Can't see how it might hurt, unless it's causing cracks if the case flexes in rough terrain?? Would seem to be a bit of a trade-off to remove it, but who knows. Interested, am not familiar with this issue.

Sweeet67 · 05-05-2017, 09:40 AM

I have read here in the 4x4 section that it's exactly like you said, not enough give when the engine rotates under torque. It's apperantly cracking the trans/transfer adapter. I haven't taken it off yet, still rebuilding the ignition and carb.

**jocko** · 05-05-2017, 09:46 AM

Thanks! That's good to know. Clearly I need to spend more time on the K page!

cypressbog · 05-05-2017, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweeet67

It's apperantly cracking the trans/transfer adapter.

Huh! Never occured to me that was the problem. I had a 71 swb 4X4 where the adaptor was cracked and leaking. Truck didn't come with the side brace so I got a new GM adaptor and a used side brace thinking the adaptor cracked because there wasn't a brace.

That's a very nice truck you have!

57taskforce · 05-06-2017, 08:17 AM

Yep supposedly it kills the adaptor. Most square body 205s aren't even drilled for the side mount. There's plenty of reading on this site and others.

05-02-2017, 01:54 PM	#1
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	A few questions about my new k10 project? How do I tell what the original paint scheme was? Also, is there a good way to clean this original spid? A bit of info on it, it's a 69 GMC, it's all white with saddle trim now. There is evidence of red on the top and bottom of the bed and fenders. Attached Images

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Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? All white with the saddle trim, but that almost looks like a repop spid, as there is no vin stamped into the spid. pics of the truck itself??? __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

05-02-2017, 02:26 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? Just like the spid says, white with saddle trim. The red was added at some point. I don't know of a good way to clean the label. Looks like yours is original and in 69 there wasn't the clear over the top to preserve them. __________________ 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

05-02-2017, 03:00 PM	#4
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? I hadn't thought of more than one layer of paint, that makes sense now. The white that's on it is in great shape, gonna keep it for a while. Another question, This is the torque mount and I'm supposed to take it off correct? Some more truck porn pics, enjoy and thanks for the quick responses. Attached Images

05-02-2017, 06:52 PM	#5
BILT4ME Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 267	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? Great Looking Truck! I would like more pics of the front bumper and grill with the brush guard. That looks like what my son has in mind for ours. (70 GMC K2500) __________________ 1970 GMC K2500 Dis-use is harder on a car than mis-use. Last edited by BILT4ME; 05-02-2017 at 07:15 PM.

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flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? Great looking truck ,Im in to see more .

05-03-2017, 12:43 AM	#7
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? I haven't tried it yet, it's a pto driver winch. Pto said it worked just fine. I think it's really cool! I'll get a few more picks tomorrow.

05-03-2017, 12:49 AM	#8
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,504	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? Yep that's the side mount that supposedly causes lots of grief. I've never had a problem with them. I've taken the last two off before I had a problem. Really nice looking 4 eye you've got there! __________________ 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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Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? Wow. Nice truck. A really hard to find ride.

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Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? Nice Truck. That what I call it too. Truck Porn. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

05-03-2017, 05:37 PM	#11
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? A few more pics. It's in the prices of getting a carb rebuild. Attached Images

05-05-2017, 12:13 AM	#12
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? Got one of the other toys out today. This is probably the wrong place, but I took a few pics today. Attached Images

05-05-2017, 06:12 AM	#13
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? Nice toy ,Im a Chevelle guy too .

05-05-2017, 09:28 AM	#14
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? white with saddle is a GREAT combo, congrats, that's a real nice truck. Member chipflyer can repro you a brand new SPID. I'd keep that sucker stock, even to the point of replacing the square body rallies for some steelies. That's a nice one, congrats again! Question: what sort of problem is that side mount rumored to be causing? I'm not familiar. Can't see how it might hurt, unless it's causing cracks if the case flexes in rough terrain?? Would seem to be a bit of a trade-off to remove it, but who knows. Interested, am not familiar with this issue. Last edited by jocko; 05-05-2017 at 09:37 AM.

05-05-2017, 09:40 AM	#15
Sweeet67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Idaho Falls, ID Posts: 233	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? I have read here in the 4x4 section that it's exactly like you said, not enough give when the engine rotates under torque. It's apperantly cracking the trans/transfer adapter. I haven't taken it off yet, still rebuilding the ignition and carb.



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05-05-2017, 09:46 AM	#16
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? Thanks! That's good to know. Clearly I need to spend more time on the K page!

05-06-2017, 08:17 AM	#18
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,504	Re: A few questions about my new k10 project? Yep supposedly it kills the adaptor. Most square body 205s aren't even drilled for the side mount. There's plenty of reading on this site and others. __________________ 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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