A little bit about me and my truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tony_rama · 12-10-2009, 02:12 PM

Hi guys
I'm new here, thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Tony, and I live in Maine.

2 years ago I knew nothing about these trucks. Kinda a Ford man, actually, and that's what I was looking for; a '75-'77 F250 4x4 with a plow. Couldn't find that, and I ran across my '68 K20 4x4, and it was pretty similar, so I bought it.

It's pretty much stock, has what I was told was 65,000 original miles, a 292 inline 6, 4 speed with granny low, the plow setup is, if not original, is period correct. The truck is the original dark green (acording to the glove box sticker), but the front clip is orange underneath, and the bed was blue. The body was in pretty good condition, or so I thought, but that was because all the underbraces were rusted away, missing, and I didn't know they were supposed to be. So I had the whole underside replaced.

So by now the body is mostly all intact, and I've finally got that troublesome Monojet figured out. Might even be able to plow with it this year. My intention is to make it all new, just like it was in '68. A new old truck, that's what I'm after.

0331grunt · 12-10-2009, 05:57 PM

Welcome! Sounds like a good truck to work with, at least once all the supports are replaced! The plow sounds interesting. Good luck!

Jerry Jones · 12-10-2009, 07:49 PM

Got a picture or 2?

Welcome aboard from Northern California!

tony_rama · 12-11-2009, 09:48 AM

I do have a few pics, but I haven't quite figured out how to post them here yet.

Muleman100 · 12-11-2009, 10:19 AM

What do you need with a plow if you aren't a farmer? Welcome from southeast Texas where we do not have to shovel heat.

12-10-2009, 02:12 PM	#1
tony_rama Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Limington Posts: 4	A little bit about me and my truck Hi guys I'm new here, thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Tony, and I live in Maine. 2 years ago I knew nothing about these trucks. Kinda a Ford man, actually, and that's what I was looking for; a '75-'77 F250 4x4 with a plow. Couldn't find that, and I ran across my '68 K20 4x4, and it was pretty similar, so I bought it. It's pretty much stock, has what I was told was 65,000 original miles, a 292 inline 6, 4 speed with granny low, the plow setup is, if not original, is period correct. The truck is the original dark green (acording to the glove box sticker), but the front clip is orange underneath, and the bed was blue. The body was in pretty good condition, or so I thought, but that was because all the underbraces were rusted away, missing, and I didn't know they were supposed to be. So I had the whole underside replaced. So by now the body is mostly all intact, and I've finally got that troublesome Monojet figured out. Might even be able to plow with it this year. My intention is to make it all new, just like it was in '68. A new old truck, that's what I'm after.

12-10-2009, 05:57 PM	#2
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: A little bit about me and my truck Welcome! Sounds like a good truck to work with, at least once all the supports are replaced! The plow sounds interesting. Good luck! __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI! Last edited by 0331grunt; 12-10-2009 at 05:57 PM.

12-10-2009, 07:49 PM	#3
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: A little bit about me and my truck Got a picture or 2? Welcome aboard from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

12-11-2009, 09:48 AM	#4
tony_rama Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Limington Posts: 4	Re: A little bit about me and my truck I do have a few pics, but I haven't quite figured out how to post them here yet.

12-11-2009, 10:19 AM	#5
Muleman100 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Posts: 377	Re: A little bit about me and my truck What do you need with a plow if you aren't a farmer? Welcome from southeast Texas where we do not have to shovel heat.

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