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**jaros44sr** · 10-08-2024, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bambbrose

Hey finally got around to getting this pic for you. If I had to guess, it was an aftermarket unit that had the end lobbed off and a new end arc welded in place.
My grandpa was a welder on an old ranch for many years and this seems like something he would have done.

I'm going to pull it off eventually and can share more pictures at that time if you would like.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for your time, looking for a hitch that bolts on

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-08-2024, 08:15 AM

Nice find, what a nice solid truck.

**jaros44sr** · 10-11-2024, 09:55 AM

I did mine with patch panels, luckily there is a factory seam to work into.
But some of pics are locked up in photo prison

Kick panel will need some work, but after market patch’s are what they’re

Rust hides in strange places, oh btw check under the seat for any remnants of a build sheet

image by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/97391199@N06

I’d keep the trailer hitch, fingerprints of your grandfather

You sure live in a beautiful area of this great US of A

**jaros44sr** · 10-11-2024, 12:00 PM

This area rusted out surprisingly, had to put outriggers on it

image by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/97391199@N06

**bambbrose** · 10-11-2024, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

I did mine with patch panels, luckily there is a factory seam to work into.
But some of pics are locked up in photo prison

Kick panel will need some work, but after market patch’s are what they’re

Rust hides in strange places, oh btw check under the seat for any remnants of a build sheet

I’d keep the trailer hitch, fingerprints of your grandfather

You sure live in a beautiful area of this great US of A

I appreciate the pictures and insight. Definitely blessed to have the beauty of the high desert in my backyard every day! Thank you for your service to this great nation!

**jaros44sr** · 10-12-2024, 08:58 AM

Thank you, my service was given with pride and honor following my father and brother

**bambbrose** · 10-15-2024, 10:48 AM

A non-update update, but I finally have the title in hand! Now I feel a bit more comfortable placing the big purchases and getting started on this.

10-08-2024, 08:15 AM	#27
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: The Great Basin Blazer - 72 K5 CST Highlander Nice find, what a nice solid truck. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

10-11-2024, 09:55 AM	#28
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: The Great Basin Blazer - 72 K5 CST Highlander I did mine with patch panels, luckily there is a factory seam to work into. But some of pics are locked up in photo prison Kick panel will need some work, but after market patch’s are what they’re Rust hides in strange places, oh btw check under the seat for any remnants of a build sheet image by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/97391199@N06 I’d keep the trailer hitch, fingerprints of your grandfather You sure live in a beautiful area of this great US of A __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 10-11-2024 at 10:21 AM.

10-11-2024, 12:00 PM	#29
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: The Great Basin Blazer - 72 K5 CST Highlander This area rusted out surprisingly, had to put outriggers on it image by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/97391199@N06 __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-12-2024, 08:58 AM	#31
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,762	Re: The Great Basin Blazer - 72 K5 CST Highlander Thank you, my service was given with pride and honor following my father and brother __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-15-2024, 10:48 AM	#32
bambbrose Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern Ut Posts: 113	Re: The Great Basin Blazer - 72 K5 CST Highlander A non-update update, but I finally have the title in hand! Now I feel a bit more comfortable placing the big purchases and getting started on this. __________________ Restoring a 1972 K5 CST Highlander, White on Parchment w/ Black Top Restoration Diary ------ Current WTB list: parchment rear seatbelt set, OEM 72 hood, OEM 72 pass. fender, z-bar assembly for K5 SM465 w/ 350, AC compressor mounting bracket and hardware, OE tachometer assy, OE 72 grill inner/outer, OE 72 front and rear chrome bumpers

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