1970 C20 Long Bed Fleetside - Partial Restoration
 

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Started off with a solid driving truck and nice body...

Here are the early days of restoration.

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Body looked nice enough for an easy painting.

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Had some older GM Sapphire Blue paint. Forget whether it was medium or dark blue...

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Painting the bed.

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Ran out of paint, had to get more...

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Well, paint I had was too old to match. No longer made type...

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New paint looks nice, but very noticeable difference. Single stage paint used.

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Engine was a decent runner.

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Decided to do a visual inspection.

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TJA engine stamp and date codes indicate 1973 350 truck engine.

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4 bolt main.

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Engine looked very nice inside. Painted it up...

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Installed Weiand intake and tall open element air cleaner.

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Decided to go with the long water pump and newer engine brackets.

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Got the front end back on. Came with the 1971 grille...

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Looks nice from both ends.

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Bought a couple new chrome dash parts and new carpet.

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Used a 1973 Monte Carlo steering wheel.

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Engine after a couple years of driving.

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All and all, came out to be a much better looking truck.

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Thank you for your interest,

Bob

Re: 1970 C20 Long Bed Fleetside - Partial Restoration
 

Another Ochre turned Blue! I like the way you think Bob! My truck was also Ochre, or as I call it “baby poop yellow”, and it’s my goal to paint it in two tone blue and white. Sure looks like you brought her back from the dead!:metal: Do you still drive the truck?
Brian

Love the slotted mags!