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Tom70C20 · 01-18-2021, 02:25 PM

Been reading threads for several months, but have only recently been able to post.

I bought a '70 C20 last August, my first pickup of any kind. It's originally a "396" truck that now has a '79 454 and TH400 trans. So far I have worked mostly on the interior and just getting it more reliable (brakes, carb, cooling, electrical gremlins, leaks, etc.). It has a 20+ year old re-spray that is peeling, faded, and cracking pretty badly in places. The toolbox door is in rough shape (but all there) so I just took it off until I can restore it.

I plan to slowly restore the truck while also using it for some occasional hauling duties as weather permits. I also have a '71 Z28 that needs occasional attention.

Looking forward to all the support from the board, and hopefully providing an occasional contribution myself.

Tom

**The Rocknrod** · 01-18-2021, 04:19 PM

Wow.

What a nice truck. Welcome to the forum.

**Ironhorse** · 01-18-2021, 10:35 PM

X2 on the truck! Much nicer than my 'ol beat up, rode hard and put away wet, 4x4 was for sure. Welcome from another "flatlander" south and west of ya. You found a perfect place to learn and share on these 'ol trucks.

hounddogs! · 01-19-2021, 01:06 PM

Love the 20934 on the firewall. Welcome from the other end of K-10!

68Gold/white · 01-19-2021, 01:39 PM

As they say at Barrett Jackson, well bought!!!! When I was a kid, my Dad bought a one year old C-10, that color. I'm not a fan of a lot of green colors, BUT if you get to repaint it that color, it sure stands out, looks nice!!! Looks good, now!!!
One of the great things about c-20's and c-30's that are front drum brakes, the larger drums/shoes these heavier duty pickups come with help stopping a lot, compared to the half ton's.
Does the 454 seem in good shape??? THose blue valve covers sure look out of place under the hood...LOL

**Rich72C10** · 01-19-2021, 02:45 PM

Welcome, that color looks great on your truck! I wonder if the wood grain on the dash and glovebox was part of one of those SPID options (Custom Sport Truck?).

Tom70C20 · 01-19-2021, 06:26 PM

Thanks all!

The front brakes had already been changed over to disk when I got it. The rear brakes weren't working at all when I got it due to a clogged rear hose. I had to replace the rear drums as they were both worn way beyond spec. Yes, those drums are huge and heavy, and I had a little trouble finding replacements.

I hope to repaint it eventually and probably the same color. It seems most of the two tone trucks are white between the upper and lower trim instead of below the lower trim like mine. I assume it came this way stock but not sure.

The 454 runs pretty well, but it has the late 70's peanut port heads so there isn't much power at higher rpms. It was supposedly rebuilt about 4k miles prior to my ownership, but the PO didn't know the specifics of what was done (it was his father's truck). Yes, the blue valve covers and plug wires will have to go at some point.

I put the wood grain decal on the the gauge panel and glove box. When I got the truck there were thick, light colored wood grain decals on it which were in bad shape. I assume this was done by the PO as I have never seen them on other trucks before. Not sure what it would have had originally.

01-18-2021, 02:25 PM	#1
Tom70C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 10	Hello from Kansas Been reading threads for several months, but have only recently been able to post. I bought a '70 C20 last August, my first pickup of any kind. It's originally a "396" truck that now has a '79 454 and TH400 trans. So far I have worked mostly on the interior and just getting it more reliable (brakes, carb, cooling, electrical gremlins, leaks, etc.). It has a 20+ year old re-spray that is peeling, faded, and cracking pretty badly in places. The toolbox door is in rough shape (but all there) so I just took it off until I can restore it. I plan to slowly restore the truck while also using it for some occasional hauling duties as weather permits. I also have a '71 Z28 that needs occasional attention. Looking forward to all the support from the board, and hopefully providing an occasional contribution myself. Tom Attached Images

01-18-2021, 04:19 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hello from Kansas Wow. What a nice truck. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-18-2021, 10:35 PM	#3
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,018	Re: Hello from Kansas X2 on the truck! Much nicer than my 'ol beat up, rode hard and put away wet, 4x4 was for sure. Welcome from another "flatlander" south and west of ya. You found a perfect place to learn and share on these 'ol trucks. __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

01-19-2021, 01:06 PM	#4
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 886	Re: Hello from Kansas Love the 20934 on the firewall. Welcome from the other end of K-10! __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

01-19-2021, 01:39 PM	#5
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,278	Re: Hello from Kansas As they say at Barrett Jackson, well bought!!!! When I was a kid, my Dad bought a one year old C-10, that color. I'm not a fan of a lot of green colors, BUT if you get to repaint it that color, it sure stands out, looks nice!!! Looks good, now!!! One of the great things about c-20's and c-30's that are front drum brakes, the larger drums/shoes these heavier duty pickups come with help stopping a lot, compared to the half ton's. Does the 454 seem in good shape??? THose blue valve covers sure look out of place under the hood...LOL

01-19-2021, 02:45 PM	#6
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,643	Re: Hello from Kansas Welcome, that color looks great on your truck! I wonder if the wood grain on the dash and glovebox was part of one of those SPID options (Custom Sport Truck?). __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-19-2021, 06:26 PM	#7
Tom70C20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 10	Re: Hello from Kansas Thanks all! The front brakes had already been changed over to disk when I got it. The rear brakes weren't working at all when I got it due to a clogged rear hose. I had to replace the rear drums as they were both worn way beyond spec. Yes, those drums are huge and heavy, and I had a little trouble finding replacements. I hope to repaint it eventually and probably the same color. It seems most of the two tone trucks are white between the upper and lower trim instead of below the lower trim like mine. I assume it came this way stock but not sure. The 454 runs pretty well, but it has the late 70's peanut port heads so there isn't much power at higher rpms. It was supposedly rebuilt about 4k miles prior to my ownership, but the PO didn't know the specifics of what was done (it was his father's truck). Yes, the blue valve covers and plug wires will have to go at some point. I put the wood grain decal on the the gauge panel and glove box. When I got the truck there were thick, light colored wood grain decals on it which were in bad shape. I assume this was done by the PO as I have never seen them on other trucks before. Not sure what it would have had originally.



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