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ToughBowtieTruck · 01-01-2010, 06:13 PM

Hey guys, thought I'd join the site to give any knowledge I may have in fixing up the ol' 73-87 rigs. I have went through many a part fixing up my baby trying to keep it era-correct.

I have owned various crew cabs, 4x4s, 2wds and such from the 73-91 body era as well as from the 88-98 era, but my favorite one is the family rig.

It's a 1977 Chevrolet K-20. Originally titled for commercial use; the title has the dry weight of 4483 lbs. Had snow plow prep but otherwise was a basic rig. 4 speed stick, NP 205, 4.10 gears. He bought it brand new in 1977 from a local dealership still in operation today. He used it for about 20 years - hauling 6,000 lbs of feed in the box, pulling wagon doubles between the two farms, driving to work - before it became too dangerous for the road.

Well my dad and I sparked interest in the truck (I was 11 at the time) and seeing how much his nephew wanted it he ended up giving it to me. It spent it's rusty years plowing our driveway until I turned 15 and began fixing it up.

It's come a long way since then, 10 years of picking parts and fixing things can make a vehicle grow on you. To this day I enjoy running it in memory of my uncle who passed away in 2008.

Here's a quick before picture, when dad and I threw on some better fenders and a flat bed.

Latest run on a 100 mile trip with the trailer. Everything worked great; trailer brakes and all.

Hopefully one day I can paint it the original metallic red. Right now it is IH red.

So far, that is where finances have taken me with it.

This looks like a great site so I figured I would sign up!!

cayoterun · 01-01-2010, 06:39 PM

Welcome to the site: Lots of Chevy knowledge and great people here. Brawny family keepsake you have. Enjoy the truck and memories.
Cayoterun

1970 chev truck · 01-01-2010, 07:05 PM

Welcome to the site from Ironwood, Mi!! Where you from in Michigan?

ToughBowtieTruck · 01-01-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 chev truck

Welcome to the site from Ironwood, Mi!! Where you from in Michigan?

I'm from down near the capital.

BIG-AL · 01-02-2010, 06:17 PM

Hello

ToughBowtieTruck · 01-03-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG-AL

Hello

Hey Al, are you going to sell me my old crew cab dually back yet??

I'll sell it to you when gas hits $4 a gallon again.

CAL 58 GMC · 01-10-2010, 03:16 AM

Welcome from Central California!

01-01-2010, 06:13 PM	#1
ToughBowtieTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MI Posts: 111	New guy from MI (truck story follows) Hey guys, thought I'd join the site to give any knowledge I may have in fixing up the ol' 73-87 rigs. I have went through many a part fixing up my baby trying to keep it era-correct. I have owned various crew cabs, 4x4s, 2wds and such from the 73-91 body era as well as from the 88-98 era, but my favorite one is the family rig. It's a 1977 Chevrolet K-20. Originally titled for commercial use; the title has the dry weight of 4483 lbs. Had snow plow prep but otherwise was a basic rig. 4 speed stick, NP 205, 4.10 gears. He bought it brand new in 1977 from a local dealership still in operation today. He used it for about 20 years - hauling 6,000 lbs of feed in the box, pulling wagon doubles between the two farms, driving to work - before it became too dangerous for the road. Well my dad and I sparked interest in the truck (I was 11 at the time) and seeing how much his nephew wanted it he ended up giving it to me. It spent it's rusty years plowing our driveway until I turned 15 and began fixing it up. It's come a long way since then, 10 years of picking parts and fixing things can make a vehicle grow on you. To this day I enjoy running it in memory of my uncle who passed away in 2008. Here's a quick before picture, when dad and I threw on some better fenders and a flat bed. Latest run on a 100 mile trip with the trailer. Everything worked great; trailer brakes and all. Hopefully one day I can paint it the original metallic red. Right now it is IH red. So far, that is where finances have taken me with it. This looks like a great site so I figured I would sign up!! Last edited by ToughBowtieTruck; 01-03-2010 at 02:14 AM.

01-01-2010, 06:39 PM	#2
cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: New guy from MI (truck story follows) Welcome to the site: Lots of Chevy knowledge and great people here. Brawny family keepsake you have. Enjoy the truck and memories. Cayoterun __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500.

01-01-2010, 07:05 PM	#3
1970 chev truck Weldin' it up Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ironwood, Michigan Posts: 803	Re: New guy from MI (truck story follows) Welcome to the site from Ironwood, Mi!! Where you from in Michigan? __________________ -Paul- RIP El Jay Dirt is for Racing, Asphalt is for Getting There If need be, send me an e-mail at cbm_racing_90@hotmail.com 1970 Custom/10 LWB 4X4 350/TH350 2003 Silverado 1500 Ext. cab 1974 Kawasaki 175 F7 Enduro 2002 Polaris Edge X 700

01-02-2010, 06:17 PM	#5
BIG-AL Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LINDEN MICHIGAN Posts: 23	Re: New guy from MI (truck story follows) Hello __________________ 2002 CREW 4X4 8.1 1987 CREW 4X4 454 1994 CREW 2WD 454 2000 3RD DOOR 4X4 6.0 2000 2DR. 2WD, SHORTIE 4.3 1995 3/4 TON 2DR.4X4 PLOW TRUCK 1995 S-10 BOGGER 44'S 1994 S-10 BOGGER 40'S 1996 ZR2 REAR ENG. BOGGER 40'S 1993 YJ 454 39 PITBULLS ECT,ECT 20 IN ALL

01-10-2010, 03:16 AM	#7
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: New guy from MI (truck story follows) Welcome from Central California! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4



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