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Old 01-10-2014, 10:23 PM   #173
Vintage Windmills
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Re: 1971 K20- project just get driveable!!

Thanks Gents! Yep, it feels good to have saved it from the crusher and see it now, but it probably still needs more work than it appears in these images. It was severly damaged and left for dead for probably two decades in a field.

Oh, and screw it just being a plowtruck, this thing is too fun to not take on the road.

I put together a list of stuff to do on the truck, but at least its running and I can pick away slowly at the list while only having down for a day or two for most things on here:


Must haves to hit the road:
- hook up tail and side lights
- hook up replacement voltage regulator
- figure out why no headlights
- straighten cab back enough to install rear window
- install shocks
- patch floor temporarily
- install seat
- install gas tank
- replace pass door handle
- install drivers mirror
- change oil
- install front bumper
- drill frame for 2nd set of rear bumper bolts (this one was off a C20, which have closer holes in the rear.
- balance tires

Nice to haves:
- rebuild heating system (core is plugged big time and fan doesn't run)
- install grille
- reseal/regasket tcase
- replace bent tcase member
- install Gearvendors I have
- rebuild double cardan joint
- install 285’s
- replace battery tray
- weld trim holes and paint tailgate and install

Long Term Wishes:
- Replace driver door, and both front fenders
- Patch rust in floor
- patch rust above visors or replace roof
- replace inner fenders
- install rear slider
- install floor insulation
- paint front clip and cab to match box.
- Drop the Cummins in there?
- Swap the Dana 61 in front?
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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

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