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Old 04-01-2016, 11:14 AM   #26
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Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle

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i am so into this build!
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Looks great - thanks for the update.
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Really cool! I just acquired a 69 GMC Burb but I don't think it has had the rich history yours has.
69 burb sounds great! is it a 4x4 or 4x2? 1500 or 2500?

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Can't believe how nice the inner rim is!!!, especially on splits!!!
You own my unicorn truck!!!
everything on this truck is in such nice shape for how old it is. I would call it the time capsule!

It took us about two hours though getting the 40 year old tires off! But now they look so nice itīll be tough to not mess them up mounting the tires again (new ones).
This is also a unique combination that I thought was cool even before I knew they actually built a few of those.

I got confirmation from GM Heritage Cnter that with the V8 they only built 41 total. (68 total in ī68). And the guy mentioned with the manual 4 speed and the PTO winch it might have been less than a handfull that were built that way. This one is almost museum worthy!
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Old 05-08-2016, 03:02 PM   #27
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Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle

Finally got the tires mounted with some new tubes and liners.

They did get scratched up a little, but I knew that before, them being split rims. But with a little touch up paint, they turned out really nice.







They also look good on the truck. Can only imagine how nice itīll look when the truck matches the wheel colors.





And now the reason for the tire choice:

I wanted a radial tire for the sake of drivability. I wanted to keep the MT tire though. I also wanted sth that works with the split rims and has the same diameter of the old bias ply tires but with just a little more width.

Hence the Cooper Discoverer STT Pro in 235/85R16

I think they turned out great and will look perfect on the truck, especially with the hubcaps!



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Old 05-08-2016, 03:25 PM   #28
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Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle

They look awesome
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Old 05-08-2016, 04:11 PM   #29
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Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle

perfect tire!
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Those look great!
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Old 05-09-2016, 01:46 PM   #31
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Old 06-12-2016, 03:35 PM   #32
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Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle

Only got minor stuff done, just no time lately.

Just thought Iīd upload even the smallest things I get done on it!

Cleaned the old winch bumper up...





aside from this.... sheīs all good....



Did unspool the old and gone winch cable...



and the winch drum seems to be in pretty good shape...



oh and...





and today I took the old fairlead off...





more to come....
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Old 06-12-2016, 04:18 PM   #33
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Looking good...
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Old 06-15-2016, 12:33 AM   #34
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Old 06-15-2016, 02:52 AM   #35
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Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle

Had this come up for sale a year later, I might well have bought it. However, there is no way I could have done it the justice you are giving it.

Those wheels alone are amazing and your research into its Civil Service days is inspiring.
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Old 06-16-2016, 06:38 PM   #36
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Had this come up for sale a year later, I might well have bought it. However, there is no way I could have done it the justice you are giving it.

Those wheels alone are amazing and your research into its Civil Service days is inspiring.
I appreciate the kind words! To me this is worth a lot keeping it as close to original as possible. It is so rare and I was able to digg up so much history that it needs to be back better than when it was put into service.

It is slow progress but Iīll keep you posted on the frame off resto!
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Old 12-21-2016, 04:30 AM   #37
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Re: 68 K20 Panel truck, ex. civil defence vehicle

Little update for everyone. Havenīt gotten around to do anything more than taking the winch fairlead off. Had a baby girl 5 months ago and it has been very busy since. I hope to get back to it this coming spring.

I will keep you posted on any updates.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone!
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Old 12-21-2016, 07:58 AM   #38
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nice rig you have!
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Old 01-03-2017, 02:44 PM   #39
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thank you very much! Just need to find the time to work on it again!
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Only got minor stuff done, just no time lately.

Just thought Iīd upload even the smallest things I get done on it!

Cleaned the old winch bumper up...





aside from this.... sheīs all good....



Did unspool the old and gone winch cable...



and the winch drum seems to be in pretty good shape...



oh and...





and today I took the old fairlead off...





more to come....
I have a Koenig winch. They look the same.
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Stopping by to say awesome build, can't wait for more!!
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Old 01-14-2017, 05:55 AM   #42
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Stopping by to say awesome build, can't wait for more!!
Thank you sir. Just need more time to get back to working on it.
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Sorry for being quiet for so long. The little girl kept me busy, so I didnīt get to do much on the panel. Trying to get back to it this winter. I will post pics again soon!
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Long pause and I appologize for that. Kid and what has happening in the world made priorities change. However I did get some more disassembly done. Brakes are off and now it needs some body work.

Still unsure as of takeing the engine apart or just painting it. It runs and does not smoke at all, runs fine, so might just risk of keeping it in there.

Very slow process, but things are kicking back up.

Glass will come out this month.

As for the body, unfortunately the driver side rocker and floor have a few small holes. The rear quater behind the rear wheel has a big dent and I hope to save the panel without cutting that. Driver side between the wheels, seems to have a lot of bondo in there, letīs see what happens after dry ice blasting it.

I did gather a few more NOS parts for it, as I try to do everything NOS and OEM that I can possibly get my hands on.

Stay tuned, I will get back on this thing now....
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Glad you're back at it. I wondered what was happening a few times.
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^^^^ What he said! Good to see you working on it again. You may notice that parts prices have increased a little since you were here last...

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