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Vintage Windmills · 02-09-2018, 10:19 PM

I picked this light blue 1969 8 lugger up a couple weeks ago. She's still on the trailer as its been cold and I'm not sure where I want to unload it. This is another spare- didn't need it, not sure what to do with it but maybe after I finish some of my other trucks I will get it running. Its pretty original; however, its got its fair share of bruises, neglect and some rust in the usual places. I'd like to find some original paint fenders and a hood for it at some point.

Someone swapped in a NP 205 at some point. Thats not original, this should have had the Rockwell.

**too much stuff** · 02-09-2018, 10:55 PM

Straight from pierre south Dakota?

**special-K** · 02-09-2018, 11:10 PM

So original. K/20 Custom Campers are too cool. Drop tailgate style bumper, 69-only color. Nothing fancy and awesome.

**jocko** · 02-09-2018, 11:17 PM

Cool truck, I recall seeing it on CL a while back and liked it a lot. K20+Custom Camper is my favorite combo.

**72 Super** · 02-09-2018, 11:31 PM

Nice find!

57taskforce · 02-09-2018, 11:44 PM

That’s a pretty cool truck I’d run that one around as is for fire wood/work truck for sure.

**Fbks_Cruiser** · 02-10-2018, 12:28 AM

I thought 1969 used NP205 and the Rockwell was earlier? Am I wrong?

**special-K** · 02-10-2018, 08:22 AM

'69 was last year for same drivetrain as prior years. '69 Blazer was first NP205 because it was first automatic 4wd. '70 was the first year the full 4wd line got open knuckle front axle including different steering design, automatic, and NP205. A stand alone year for open knuckle drum brakes.

**robs71** · 02-10-2018, 09:30 AM

Nice addition...this cold weather does put a damper on our hobby sometimes..i have a driveway project going on right now...cold,ice,rain.snow..the things we do for the love of these trucks..that is a great truck you picked up to give some love...good luck with it.

**special-K** · 02-10-2018, 10:30 AM

Every time ! go out and start my '72 I am reminded I was driving it less late fall due to a cranky starter, again. Way worse with truck dead cold for weeks. Yet... have not performed that simple task because I'm a sissy...plus short days, busy, haven't gotten the LT4 starter yet, procrastinator... naw, just a sissy!

toms68cst · 02-10-2018, 10:34 AM

That's a great old warhorse! I am sure there's a story behind every dent.

Vintage Windmills · 02-10-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Straight from pierre south Dakota?

Mitchel to Pierre to me

Check out photo below. Are you getting a 72 GMC K20 from near Brainerd by chance?

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Originally Posted by special-K

So original. K/20 Custom Campers are too cool. Drop tailgate style bumper, 69-only color. Nothing fancy and awesome.

Yep! Kicking myself now for selling some original body parts this color a couple of years ago!

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Originally Posted by jocko

Cool truck, I recall seeing it on CL a while back and liked it a lot. K20+Custom Camper is my favorite combo.

They are a cool combo for sure. This one joins my 1970 K20 CST CC.

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

Nice find!

Thanks! I am a sucker for original 4x4 trucks, even if they are a little rough.

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

That’s a pretty cool truck I’d run that one around as is for fire wood/work truck for sure.

Definitely something I considered!

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Originally Posted by special-K

'69 was last year for same drivetrain as prior years. '69 Blazer was first NP205 because it was first automatic 4wd. '70 was the first year the full 4wd line got open knuckle front axle including different steering design, automatic, and NP205. A stand alone year for open knuckle drum brakes.

Well stated Tim.

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Originally Posted by Fbks_Cruiser

I thought 1969 used NP205 and the Rockwell was earlier? Am I wrong?

I was surprised to see it swapped out, the Rockwells were very durable from what I've read.

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Originally Posted by robs71

Nice addition...this cold weather does put a damper on our hobby sometimes..i have a driveway project going on right now...cold,ice,rain.snow..the things we do for the love of these trucks..that is a great truck you picked up to give some love...good luck with it.

Can't wait for warmer temps! Been a cold winter here.

yuccales · 02-10-2018, 11:22 AM

Great old work truck. The "Custom Camper" & "Bill Barns" pics just went into my screen saver. Love seeing pics like these cycle through!

**too much stuff** · 02-10-2018, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Mitchel to Pierre to me

Check out photo below. Are you getting a 72 GMC K20 from near Brainerd by chance?

I looked at that truck when I was out hunting this fall. Even had an empty car trailer with. Just needed more work than I wanted to give it and wasn't sure about the custom camper option on it. Was it listed on the spid? I also looked at his cst/10 he had at the time, but that needed a lot of work also. Tried like heck to get him to part with the 71 4x4 burb but he wouldn't do it....

The one by brainerd yellow? Either way, not coming here. I have a couple other things cooking though.....

Alex V. · 02-10-2018, 11:49 AM

What's wrong? Looks road-ready in Kentucky. Hood strapped down, junk hanging out of the bed, and half the lights bashed out.

That'd be a stout looking truck with some TLC.

wpavlis · 02-10-2018, 12:46 PM

That bumper looks a lot like mine. Nice truck.

Turnip Truck · 02-15-2018, 03:12 PM

What's the purpose of that style bumper? I'm curious.

outfield · 02-15-2018, 04:36 PM

It allows the tailgate to lower all the way down without touching the bumper. So it swings 180 degrees. Really handy in a lot of cases.

72supr · 02-15-2018, 10:21 PM

Bill Barnes used to sell for Western Chevrolet in Mitchell SD then went on his own selling cars and pickups.If that horse could talk what tales it would tell.Those bumpers were great for a dock,and made right here in the SD.

**BlueBullet** · 02-15-2018, 10:38 PM

That must have been a thing with these trucks on South Dakota ranches. I picked up two out in Mobridge and there wasn't a straight panel on either of them. Clean sheet metal though. I had seen it back when Jocko seen it also. Someone had posted it. Glad you got it and I will be watching for the thread Just Get Drivable II.

**too much stuff** · 02-16-2018, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueBullet

That must have been a thing with these trucks on South Dakota ranches. I picked up two out in Mobridge and there wasn't a straight panel on either of them. Clean sheet metal though. I had seen it back when Jocko seen it also. Someone had posted it. Glad you got it and I will be watching for the thread Just Get Drivable II.

You must have got a couple out of that auction last summer? Which 2 did you get?

**BlueBullet** · 02-16-2018, 12:03 AM

The '72 Ochre Longhorn and '72 Medium Green K20

**too much stuff** · 02-16-2018, 12:06 AM

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The '72 Ochre Longhorn and '72 Medium Green K20

I was going to bid on the 68 cst until the owner said it HAD bucket seats but were long gone, and the k-20. Was the whole roof caved in on the 4x4?

**BlueBullet** · 02-16-2018, 12:09 AM

Yep which in return rotted out the floor. Cab and hood are toast everything else is clean except the dents. They were at his house not in the junkyard.

Vintage Windmills · 02-16-2018, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I looked at that truck when I was out hunting this fall. Even had an empty car trailer with. Just needed more work than I wanted to give it and wasn't sure about the custom camper option on it. Was it listed on the spid? I also looked at his cst/10 he had at the time, but that needed a lot of work also. Tried like heck to get him to part with the 71 4x4 burb but he wouldn't do it....

The one by brainerd yellow? Either way, not coming here. I have a couple other things cooking though.....

SPID is currently unreadable. Someone scribbled all over it with a marker. I did some research and it looks like the only thing required for a custom camper 4x4 was the G50 HD rear spring option and of course camper nameplate. It seems like the type of truck that would have been setup for a Custom Camper, with being at least a Custom (bright chrome window trim), 350, PS, PB. I'm trying to confirm if this truck has the heavy rear springs. It has 6 leafs in the rear and so does my 71 K20 with the G50 option- so it probably is unless the thickness of the leaves was the difference. I haven't compared thickness or width yet.

The burb is where his interest is, so doesn't surprise me he wouldn't budge on it.

The one by Brainerd was dark green. It was rusty but pretty original, even had spicers on it still. Tell us about what you have cooking

02-09-2018, 10:19 PM	#1
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper I picked this light blue 1969 8 lugger up a couple weeks ago. She's still on the trailer as its been cold and I'm not sure where I want to unload it. This is another spare- didn't need it, not sure what to do with it but maybe after I finish some of my other trucks I will get it running. Its pretty original; however, its got its fair share of bruises, neglect and some rust in the usual places. I'd like to find some original paint fenders and a hood for it at some point. Someone swapped in a NP 205 at some point. Thats not original, this should have had the Rockwell. 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

02-09-2018, 10:55 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,790	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper Straight from pierre south Dakota? __________________ 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

02-09-2018, 11:10 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper So original. K/20 Custom Campers are too cool. Drop tailgate style bumper, 69-only color. Nothing fancy and awesome. __________________ "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 ~

02-09-2018, 11:17 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper Cool truck, I recall seeing it on CL a while back and liked it a lot. K20+Custom Camper is my favorite combo.

02-09-2018, 11:31 PM	#5
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper Nice find! __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-09-2018, 11:44 PM	#6
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,504	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper That’s a pretty cool truck I’d run that one around as is for fire wood/work truck for sure. __________________ 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

02-10-2018, 12:28 AM	#7
Fbks_Cruiser Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 343	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper I thought 1969 used NP205 and the Rockwell was earlier? Am I wrong? __________________ 1972 GMC K2500 Super Custom Matt

02-10-2018, 08:22 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper '69 was last year for same drivetrain as prior years. '69 Blazer was first NP205 because it was first automatic 4wd. '70 was the first year the full 4wd line got open knuckle front axle including different steering design, automatic, and NP205. A stand alone year for open knuckle drum brakes. __________________ "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 ~

02-10-2018, 09:30 AM	#9
robs71 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Reading,Pa. Posts: 440	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper Nice addition...this cold weather does put a damper on our hobby sometimes..i have a driveway project going on right now...cold,ice,rain.snow..the things we do for the love of these trucks..that is a great truck you picked up to give some love...good luck with it. __________________

02-10-2018, 10:30 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper Every time ! go out and start my '72 I am reminded I was driving it less late fall due to a cranky starter, again. Way worse with truck dead cold for weeks. Yet... have not performed that simple task because I'm a sissy...plus short days, busy, haven't gotten the LT4 starter yet, procrastinator... naw, just a sissy! __________________ "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 ~

02-10-2018, 10:34 AM	#11
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper That's a great old warhorse! I am sure there's a story behind every dent. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

02-10-2018, 11:22 AM	#13
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,777	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper Great old work truck. The "Custom Camper" & "Bill Barns" pics just went into my screen saver. Love seeing pics like these cycle through!

02-10-2018, 11:49 AM	#15
Alex V. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 888	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper What's wrong? Looks road-ready in Kentucky. Hood strapped down, junk hanging out of the bed, and half the lights bashed out. That'd be a stout looking truck with some TLC. __________________ Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue.

02-10-2018, 12:46 PM	#16
wpavlis Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Tan Valley, Arizona Posts: 313	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper That bumper looks a lot like mine. Nice truck. Attached Images

02-15-2018, 03:12 PM	#17
Turnip Truck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Decatur Alabama Posts: 66	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper What's the purpose of that style bumper? I'm curious. __________________ Dan 1970 C30- 350/SM465 133" WB, Soon to be a K series 1970 C10- LWB 250/3OTT, (sold) 1966 IH Scout 800- 152/T-90/Dana 20/ D27s



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02-15-2018, 04:36 PM	#18
outfield Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 387	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper It allows the tailgate to lower all the way down without touching the bumper. So it swings 180 degrees. Really handy in a lot of cases.

02-15-2018, 10:21 PM	#19
72supr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Protection S.Dakota Posts: 428	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper Bill Barnes used to sell for Western Chevrolet in Mitchell SD then went on his own selling cars and pickups.If that horse could talk what tales it would tell.Those bumpers were great for a dock,and made right here in the SD.

02-15-2018, 10:38 PM	#20
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper That must have been a thing with these trucks on South Dakota ranches. I picked up two out in Mobridge and there wasn't a straight panel on either of them. Clean sheet metal though. I had seen it back when Jocko seen it also. Someone had posted it. Glad you got it and I will be watching for the thread Just Get Drivable II. __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294

02-16-2018, 12:03 AM	#22
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper The '72 Ochre Longhorn and '72 Medium Green K20 __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294

02-16-2018, 12:09 AM	#24
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Re: Ranch Hand K/20 Custom Camper Yep which in return rotted out the floor. Cab and hood are toast everything else is clean except the dents. They were at his house not in the junkyard. __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294

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