I picked up a rare one, 68 K/20 panel
 

I bought a 1968 K/20 panel. 33K original miles. X fire department truck. Mostly original paint. Very very clean, only rust is on the lower rear quarters. 307/4 speed. It's going to get a nice polish job, and the correct "Argent silver" bumpers and wheels. More pics to come.....

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SPID pic

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WOW that thing is nice. What's the interior like?

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Everything is really nice except the drivers seat is messed up. I already bought NOS correct material and will have both seats restored to exact factory look.

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NOS material

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It should polish up pretty good

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I see it doesn't have arm rests. Where they an option in 68?

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That's a good question? I would say yes an option on a base model, but this is a Custom. So that confused me a little? Panels may be different from pick up's as far as what's standard?

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That's one of the nicest panels I have ever seen Joe. Even better being the oddity K/20 package. Keep us up as you get her whipped back into shape. Trevor

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Nice find!

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Son of a gun, that is one fine and rare panel. Is it a keeper Joe?

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Im in to see more of this one .

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How did you run across this one?

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I haven't decided if I'll keep this one or not. It's so cool because it's so rare/odd.

CG, I found this one on Facebook

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This one will be bone stock, even the correct type of tires

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You've done it again Joe, only with my dream panel!!!. Only 68 were made and can't be many left. Couldn't have gone into better hands.
You betcha I'm jealous...

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Hello Joe, nice panel. Could you give some info on the tires, please. Bruce
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I dont do Facebook so Im not up on how it works. I know it used to be just people and now its groups and businesses and I suppose the sky is the limit.

How do you find vehicles for sale on Facebook?

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Bruce, the tires are Deestone brand 7.50 x 16. Power kind makes some and so does STA. I likes the look of these, and the price was great. The STA ones I like the most, but they are about twice the money. These were $435.96 total shipped from Simpletire.com

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There are lots and lots of groups on Facebook, this was for sale on one of the 67-72 groups I'm in.

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I knew it was a rare one when I found it. Crazy to think only 68 were made. And you're right, there can't be many left, not to mention in this good of condition.

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That thing is beautiful. Awesome Find

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VERY nice truck. Kudos for preserving it rather than "making it better".

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Thanks, I'm big on preservation.

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That is OH so sweet! And I just love the tires your putting on it. :metal::metal::metal::metal:
Just today at work someone was telling me he has been trying to buy one of those from his neighbor for years.

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You should do your Barn Doors like this... :metal:
https://youtu.be/gQqKfuy-drg

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Awesome truck Joe!! Glad you picked it up. I'm sure you will do it justice. What a beauty!!

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That's a pretty cool idea, but you know me, gotta be factory :)

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I painted new bumpers, the grill, the front of the fenders, and the wheels argent silver. I got my tires mounted up today

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Paint pic

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Ya, factory is great too. I like to build them like I think GM would have if the technology was there then. That's why I am installing an LS1 350 and 4L60E transmission...

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Joe did you ever get the stock seat belt configuration figured out?

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No I didn't. I was hoping someone would have a picture of one with the passenger outer belt still in it. The passenger seat belts were removed from mine for some reason. You can see where the outer belt was bolted to the wood floor. I'll get a picture of the floor tomorrow.

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Where did you get your tires from? And are they tubed or tubeless?

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Dig it man!! Great find!

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I ordered them online from a place called Simple tire. They have good prices and usually free shipping. This set of 4 was $435.96 to my door.

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Very cool panel.
Not sure why I didn't see this thread before.
I'd love to have a 2wd version of your panel.

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very nice find....what a coincidence that they made 68 in 68....

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Here's where the passenger outer belt was. There is a factory nut plate under it. Notice the "X" grease pencil mark where the belts went. Never mind that bolt in the floor.

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I just discovered this thread. What a great one and I'm glad it fell into good hands. So, did this one never have fire dept. markings on it? I wonder about the Custom Package on a panel. I would have expected to see vinyl door panels. A local funeral parlor started up in '68 and their first vehicle was a '68 Panel with Custom trim (C/10). They still have it. I thought it had the vinyl panels but I can go by and look.