Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**too much stuff** · 01-11-2015, 06:57 PM

Picked this one up this morning. Now you guys in the dry climates know what rust really is! Can't verify the mileage on it but was told it was a plow truck most of its life. A quick look shows it could be 50,xxx actual miles on it. I drove it down the road which is hard to do on snow and ice with the front brakes dragging. Still has the split rims even! Factory aux tank is MIA...
Enjoy the pics...

**undertaker72** · 01-11-2015, 07:13 PM

at one time that was a nice truck , spec with some nice items , you going to hit it in the head , she is definetly rusted , , do you want to sell the blue hubs , I know everyone will ask

tommys72 · 01-11-2015, 07:16 PM

Whew...seat looks like itll fall out. low miles though

**undertaker72** · 01-11-2015, 07:17 PM

ill tell ya from the pics , that beings a plow truck that grill is nice on this side

**jocko** · 01-11-2015, 08:37 PM

you sir, are a brave soul. congrats on the new toy! Plans?

tommys72 · 01-11-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by undertaker72

ill tell ya from the pics , that beings a plow truck that grill is nice on this side

l thought the same thing! Its nicer than mine! lm gonna keep an eye out to see what happens with it.

**57taskforce** · 01-11-2015, 09:04 PM

Yikes that ones pretty rusty! I hope you plan to save it but if not I can completely understand.

BLAZERMAN · 01-11-2015, 09:31 PM

That motor actually looks pretty clean, it was definatly a nice truck in its day... Built to work! What are your plans for it?

**too much stuff** · 01-11-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by undertaker72

at one time that was a nice truck , spec with some nice items , you going to hit it in the head , she is definetly rusted , , do you want to sell the blue hubs , I know everyone will ask

Nothing for sale right now... no time. Pretty sure it will get parted.

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Whew...seat looks like itll fall out. low miles though

Just a little surface rust.

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Originally Posted by jocko

you sir, are a brave soul. congrats on the new toy! Plans?

Not sure if brave is the right word. I almost walked away after i first saw it.

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Originally Posted by 57taskforce

Yikes that ones pretty rusty! I hope you plan to save it but if not I can completely understand.

I don't think there is any saving this one. The frame is heavily pitted also.

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

That motor actually looks pretty clean, it was definatly a nice truck in its day... Built to work! What are your plans for it?

The engine runs ok considering the gas smells bad. Probably will run good with fresh gas. Will probably part out in the spring.

**Razorbacker** · 01-11-2015, 09:52 PM

That one has worked hard all of it's life. BTW - is your tetanus shot up to date?

**special-K** · 01-11-2015, 10:05 PM

The body is still 80% rust free. That's a lot of options on a Custom. Nothin' fancy.

**Joesjunk** · 01-12-2015, 12:03 PM

I sure got excited when I read the title lol, cool old truck for sure.

dell72 · 01-12-2015, 10:04 PM

Janesville made truck, cool

Vintage Windmills · 01-12-2015, 10:16 PM

One of the best color configurations on a K20 in my opinion. Such a shame its so rusty. Was this the one by duluth on craigslist?

Dave K. · 01-12-2015, 10:17 PM

Obviously it was optioned for the floor board but didn't get it!

Nice truck

**Already Gone** · 01-12-2015, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave K.

Obviously it was optioned for the floor board but didn't get it!

Nice truck

The E81 Floor Board means the truck box had a wooden floor when built. Am I missing something as I can't see the box floor and I don't see a mention that the box floor is steel instead of wood.

factorystock · 01-12-2015, 11:08 PM

It's not everyday you see a '72 K 20 with '72 wheels, cool.

YE9Longhorn30 · 01-13-2015, 12:19 AM

Sure glad you got to pick this one up

I was going to go look at it, but I found out that there was no title. . . hence I cant drive it home because I don't have the technology yet to make a "driverless commute" ( no truck and trailer). Pretty cool to see it on the forum though

Thanks for posting the pictures!!

**too much stuff** · 01-13-2015, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Razorbacker

That one has worked hard all of it's life. BTW - is your tetanus shot up to date?

I better check on my shot, its probably about time again...

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Originally Posted by special-K

The body is still 80% rust free. That's a lot of options on a Custom. Nothin' fancy.

Good options for a work truck. The metal that is there isn't too rusty... just missing some.

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I sure got excited when I read the title lol, cool old truck for sure.

I bet over half the people that looked at this thread thought it was going to be a creampuff...

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Originally Posted by dell72

Janesville made truck, cool

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

One of the best color configurations on a K20 in my opinion. Such a shame its so rusty. Was this the one by duluth on craigslist?

Thats the one.

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Originally Posted by Dave K.

Obviously it was optioned for the floor board but didn't get it!

Nice truck

Got half a floor board...

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

The E81 Floor Board means the truck box had a wooden floor when built. Am I missing something as I can't see the box floor and I don't see a mention that the box floor is steel instead of wood.

I think he means the floor board is about gone. The box floor is plywood as of now.

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Originally Posted by factorystock

It's not everyday you see a '72 K 20 with '72 wheels, cool.

Too bad they aren't worth anything. Its little things like that that make me think it may be a lower mile truck as the owner mentioned.

**too much stuff** · 01-13-2015, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by YE9Longhorn30

Sure glad you got to pick this one up

I was going to go look at it, but I found out that there was no title. . . hence I cant drive it home because I don't have the technology yet to make a "driverless commute" ( no truck and trailer). Pretty cool to see it on the forum though

Thanks for posting the pictures!!

Yeah, no title. I was going to walk away from it, but he knocked a few bucks off and after i heard it run i figured i couldn't lose too much on the deal.

**special-K** · 01-13-2015, 10:53 AM

I'd say closer to 90% of the body is still there and 10% that remains has rust. It's a great find for sure. It's a great truck with only one issue...rust! Sucks to see. Reminds of the rusted away classics where they'll claim, "good glass". I laugh and think, "that one's too rusty"

Littletony · 01-13-2015, 05:26 PM

Wow this looks like the twin to my truck, just with more rust lol.

**too much stuff** · 01-15-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I'd say closer to 90% of the body is still there and 10% that remains has rust. It's a great find for sure. It's a great truck with only one issue...rust! Sucks to see. Reminds of the rusted away classics where they'll claim, "good glass". I laugh and think, "that one's too rusty"

Looked under the hood again today and i think you could lose a basketball under the battery tray! I should look closer, not even sure if the glass is good...

**special-K** · 01-16-2015, 10:25 AM

I used to go on the theory that once the bottom of a panel rusted out, that was it. It wouldn't rust any more because it could drain and couldn't hold the crud.. I tested that theory on a '71 K/20 plow truck. Bad theory. My research results proved that and I now have a new theory. Water runs downhill. We all know that, right? Well, when salt is added to water it will run uphill, sideways, any way it wants to, and stay there for dinner! That's my new theory

01-11-2015, 06:57 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,820	Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 Picked this one up this morning. Now you guys in the dry climates know what rust really is! Can't verify the mileage on it but was told it was a plow truck most of its life. A quick look shows it could be 50,xxx actual miles on it. I drove it down the road which is hard to do on snow and ice with the front brakes dragging. Still has the split rims even! Factory aux tank is MIA... Enjoy the pics... Attached Images __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-11-2015, 07:13 PM	#2
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 at one time that was a nice truck , spec with some nice items , you going to hit it in the head , she is definetly rusted , , do you want to sell the blue hubs , I know everyone will ask

01-11-2015, 07:16 PM	#3
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,076	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 Whew...seat looks like itll fall out. low miles though __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-11-2015, 07:17 PM	#4
undertaker72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: nephi , utah Posts: 2,308	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 ill tell ya from the pics , that beings a plow truck that grill is nice on this side

01-11-2015, 08:37 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,985	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 you sir, are a brave soul. congrats on the new toy! Plans?

01-11-2015, 09:04 PM	#7
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,538	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 Yikes that ones pretty rusty! I hope you plan to save it but if not I can completely understand. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

01-11-2015, 09:31 PM	#8
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,829	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 That motor actually looks pretty clean, it was definatly a nice truck in its day... Built to work! What are your plans for it? __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

01-11-2015, 09:52 PM	#10
Razorbacker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Benton, AR. Posts: 239	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 That one has worked hard all of it's life. BTW - is your tetanus shot up to date? __________________ Tony 1972 Chevy K10 SWB Custom Deluxe 350\|350\|NP205 2018 GMC Sierra Z/71 Crew 2008 GMC Yukon 2007 Chevy 1500 LT 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

01-11-2015, 10:05 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 The body is still 80% rust free. That's a lot of options on a Custom. Nothin' fancy. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-12-2015, 12:03 PM	#12
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,715	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 I sure got excited when I read the title lol, cool old truck for sure. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-12-2015, 10:04 PM	#13
dell72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern Wisconsin Posts: 126	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 Janesville made truck, cool

01-12-2015, 10:16 PM	#14
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 One of the best color configurations on a K20 in my opinion. Such a shame its so rusty. Was this the one by duluth on craigslist? __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6 Last edited by Vintage Windmills; 01-12-2015 at 10:22 PM. Reason: power steering

01-12-2015, 10:17 PM	#15
Dave K. Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 575	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 Obviously it was optioned for the floor board but didn't get it! Nice truck

01-12-2015, 11:08 PM	#17
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 It's not everyday you see a '72 K 20 with '72 wheels, cool.

01-13-2015, 12:19 AM	#18
YE9Longhorn30 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mootown MN Posts: 33	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 Sure glad you got to pick this one up I was going to go look at it, but I found out that there was no title. . . hence I cant drive it home because I don't have the technology yet to make a "driverless commute" ( no truck and trailer). Pretty cool to see it on the forum though Thanks for posting the pictures!!



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01-13-2015, 10:53 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 I'd say closer to 90% of the body is still there and 10% that remains has rust. It's a great find for sure. It's a great truck with only one issue...rust! Sucks to see. Reminds of the rusted away classics where they'll claim, "good glass". I laugh and think, "that one's too rusty" __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-13-2015, 05:26 PM	#22
Littletony Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 597	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 Wow this looks like the twin to my truck, just with more rust lol. __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Reagan,1985 "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!" ..............Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

01-16-2015, 10:25 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Low mile, original paint 72 K-20 I used to go on the theory that once the bottom of a panel rusted out, that was it. It wouldn't rust any more because it could drain and couldn't hold the crud.. I tested that theory on a '71 K/20 plow truck. Bad theory. My research results proved that and I now have a new theory. Water runs downhill. We all know that, right? Well, when salt is added to water it will run uphill, sideways, any way it wants to, and stay there for dinner! That's my new theory __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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