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09-14-2015, 11:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Penn Valley Ca
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New to me k20 camper special
Hi Folks ,
New member and new to me k20 Had a few k10's in the past . Love the 67-72 P/U trucks ! This one is kinda cool . 71 factory k20 Wood bed Original paint Ochre yellow and white Factory A/C PS-PB One owner truck ! |
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09-15-2015, 12:49 AM
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Welcome aboard and congrats on your new truck! Looks nice -- gotta love a K20!
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09-15-2015, 02:34 AM
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Cluster King
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Junction City, OR
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Very nice. Welcome to the K20 club. You will find a lot of people here with them.
Great place to be to get smart and make some friends. Have fun with it. Any plans moving forward? Take care, Tom
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09-15-2015, 08:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Wow, great looking truck. Perfect combo
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09-15-2015, 10:48 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Penn Valley Ca
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Hi Guys ,
Thanks for the welcome ! Yes, looking to swap a few stories and Hopefully gain a little more knowledge of these trucks . Gonna go thru the truck as $$ and time permits . Would like to keep things as original as possible with the exception of a mild lift , tires and exhaust . Looking for some 9.75 GM steelies and dog dish caps to start . 
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09-15-2015, 12:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: corunna michigan
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Nice truck!
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09-15-2015, 12:31 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca
Posts: 3,039
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
looks nice and welcome
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09-15-2015, 01:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Colfax-California
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
I'm not too far from you in Colfax if you need any help or guidance, looks like it already has a small lift
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09-18-2015, 11:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Penn Valley Ca
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Looks like a handful of us are from Norcal area .
Anyone ever meet up / get together for a little shop talk and check out Rigs ?  :
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11-02-2015, 11:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 702
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Welcome to the club!
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11-02-2015, 02:14 PM
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20' Daredevil (Ret)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Jefferson State
Posts: 13,749
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Quote:
 Unless you have already decided, there are "which lift" threads that can be found with a search. FWIW, several years ago I put 2.5" Skyjacker Softride front springs on my K20 and they have been great, no problems, decent ride, and excellent quality. I would choose them again, though I have no experience with any others. You mentioned 9.75 wheels which I believe are only available in 16.5" diameter -- and wide 16.5" tires are becoming much harder to find. You might be able to find what you want but there are fewer to pick from and it could get worse in time. Just something to keep in mind...
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11-02-2015, 04:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Los Angeles California
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
I agree with the above comments on the 16.5s. Only Interco and STA tires are available and if you are OK with that go for it as the 16.5 rims are getting cheaper as people who actually put any miles on their truck realize the tire situation.
I ended up with Wheel Vintiques 8x16 rims for a bit more options. I got them from Summit as they had the best price and had them in stock. If you want they also have 10x16 if you really want the wide rim. Bonus is they take the stock caps if you have them Here is mine with the 16x8 with 315/75/16 BFG KO2 |
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11-04-2015, 01:22 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Clinton, ut
Posts: 63
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Tdrcreyn4 do you have any pictures of your truck on this site? Your avatar caught my eye and would really like to see more. Sorry not trying to jack this thread.
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11-04-2015, 11:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: pleasant grove, UT
Posts: 399
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Need more pics. looks like a very nice truck.
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11-06-2015, 03:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
72SHORBOX - I'll try and post some pics this weekend for you.
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11-07-2015, 09:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: RADFORD, VA
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Nice truck I like the winch...
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11-09-2015, 01:34 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Penn Valley Ca
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Hi guys,
Good call,on the wheel vintiques at 16" I did find a set of 16.5's but like y'all have mentioned tires in that size are limited at best. Gonna add a few more pics of the truck and inside. |
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11-09-2015, 06:27 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Carlos, Ca.
Posts: 3,048
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Are the 16"s limited in availability like the 16.5"s? Im thinking down the road a ways. Next set of rims will probably have to be either 16" or 17" 8 lug steely. Would a 9" - 9.75" rim be tough to find that will still accept the hubcaps?
Anyway, wicked cool looking truck you scored there! Wish I lived closer to you guys that have all the cool old iron!
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11-09-2015, 07:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Penn Valley Ca
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Re: New to me k20 camper special
Personally I like the look of a smaller wheel on these old school trucks .
17" and up just look a little to modern on the classic iron . I does appear a handful of tire companies make an application for 16" wheels Especially if you go to metric sizes . BFG 315/75/16 appear to be currently available amongst other brands . |
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