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Musclerodz · 12-09-2007, 02:08 PM

Board member Richard Welty (Lafayette 68K20) just sent us his '68 K20 for a full frame off restoration. Truck is in pretty nice condition overall, but does have some issues that need to be attended to. We will be posting a pics in this thread as we go to keep everyone up to date. You will also be able to go to our website and see ALL the pics as we go through this truck.

Truck will be staying stock appearing, but a few options are being added like disc brakes, A/C, power steering, and other parts to make the truck more enjoyable and safer to drive. Here are the before pics as received. Enjoy!

Musclerodz · 12-09-2007, 02:09 PM

more pics....

Rokcrln · 12-09-2007, 02:16 PM

This should be cool as long as it does not cut into the blazer progress! Also keep them parts away from the imports, we dont want any cross breading going on.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Musclerodz · 12-09-2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

This should be cool as long as it does not cut into the blazer progress! Also keep them parts away from the imports, we dont want any cross breading going on.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

It will cut into it some. Gotta keep the bills paid. Blazer right now is also splittling time with a '57 Bel-Air 2 dr HT. I keep the projects at different stages just so I don't have two that need the same thing at the same time to keep the work flowing. Blazer I plan to be finished by April for cuising season here. This truck has a schedule for 1 year but I plan to be done before that.

My brother and I share a building and he is a huge RX7 nut. You would be amazed what he makes a year just selling used RX7 parts.

Kager67 · 12-09-2007, 03:06 PM

Very nice! I noticed it is a CST, but doesn't have the lower trim. Was it removed earlier in its life? Just curious.

kage

Musclerodz · 12-09-2007, 03:11 PM

Never installed, original paint on the truck. Just has the CST badge on the door.

Mike

Musclerodz · 01-18-2008, 04:54 AM

Have not had time to update on the site, but you can see the current status of the truck at www.musclerodz.com/gallery. Mostly what has been done to this pointis collect parts. Truck should be fully stripped by next week and the frame will go out for blasting.

jkaylor68gmc · 01-18-2008, 04:56 AM

Thats gonna be nice. Kinda cool it has buckets in a 3/4

Musclerodz · 01-30-2008, 01:48 AM

The devil is in the details. If you want to know how one was put together on the assembly line, look at this truck. It is an excellent survivor that is mostly untouched. I got the cab ready to pull over the weekend so we are making decent progress. I also found an interesting treasure behind the instrument cluster. You will have to go to my gallery to see what it was. www.musclerodz.com/gallery .I am betting it was put there by an assembly line worker. The condition of the original paint is incredible. I will be leaving all the original paint that will not be seen to be saved for furture reference when it is restored again in another 40 years.

nvrsatisfied · 01-30-2008, 02:15 AM

HAHAHA thats a nice find...

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put the "treasure" on e-bay and see how much it goes for

68 short step · 01-30-2008, 03:54 AM

i vote use it...

BigSky71 · 01-30-2008, 05:55 AM

I would guess that a PO was hiding that ConForm from his wife/girlfriend/dad/brother....

texanidiot25 · 01-30-2008, 06:12 AM

It's "vintage"

If it was an assembly worker, that reminds me of a story. Back when my dad 1st started being a mechanic, he worked at Ford for a short time. There was this one Crown Victoria that kept coming in for a rattling complaint coming from the back. This car came in and out maybe 10 times before they finally decided to tear the rear end apart. Ends up an assembly line worker was quitting the job, and to give one last F-you to ford, he put a beer bottle inside one of the rear fenders where it wouldn't ever be seen.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 01-30-2008, 06:20 AM

Was there a date code on it anywhere? HAHAHAHA!!!

BigSky71 · 01-30-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Ends up an assembly line worker was quitting the job, and to give one last F-you to ford, he put a beer bottle inside one of the rear fenders where it wouldn't ever be seen.

That cracks me up... "Well when I hit a bump it makes this big rattle", uh sir, "it was a beer". ha ha...

dinotruck68 · 02-04-2008, 11:20 AM

hang it up on a wall lol

low'n slow · 02-04-2008, 01:58 PM

I don't recall seeing that pattern stamped into the center hump before. Also, are those brackets under the tank for the buddy buckets?

Musclerodz · 02-04-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by low'n slow

I don't recall seeing that pattern stamped into the center hump before. Also, are those brackets under the tank for the buddy buckets?

The buckets were not attached to them so I am not sure. Couple of odd things on this truck I need to research. What pattern are you referring to?

low'n slow · 02-05-2008, 02:31 AM

That kind of squigly line on the tunnel to the rear of the transfer case lever. It's been awhile since I had my seat out so it may be standard on all trucks, I just don't remember it.

Musclerodz · 02-07-2008, 02:35 AM

Saturday the weather was perfect so I was able to finish getting this thing apart. Here is a sampling of pics. You can see all the new ones at www.musclerodz.com/gallery.

Joe67 · 02-07-2008, 03:16 AM

Looks like a nice truck already. Good luck with the project and keep us posted

imholte · 02-07-2008, 02:09 PM

Just wondering how many other 68's are running around with one of those in it.

BigSky71 · 02-08-2008, 12:22 AM

As a former Tulsan living back in the north west I am jealous of your weather [ground not white]. Keep up the hard work!

lowrollin70gmc · 02-08-2008, 11:46 AM

Why do I have a sudden desire for a 4x4 3/4 ton? Oh, it's because they're awesome and this one looks pretty tasty.

Musclerodz · 02-08-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

Why do I have a sudden desire for a 4x4 3/4 ton? Oh, it's because they're awesome and this one looks pretty tasty.

Just wait till see what upgrades the owner has planned. I am sure several will have to wipe the drool from the key board.

12-09-2007, 02:08 PM	#1
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Board member Richard Welty (Lafayette 68K20) just sent us his '68 K20 for a full frame off restoration. Truck is in pretty nice condition overall, but does have some issues that need to be attended to. We will be posting a pics in this thread as we go to keep everyone up to date. You will also be able to go to our website and see ALL the pics as we go through this truck. Truck will be staying stock appearing, but a few options are being added like disc brakes, A/C, power steering, and other parts to make the truck more enjoyable and safer to drive. Here are the before pics as received. Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

12-09-2007, 02:09 PM	#2
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 more pics.... Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

12-09-2007, 02:16 PM	#3
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 This should be cool as long as it does not cut into the blazer progress! Also keep them parts away from the imports, we dont want any cross breading going on. Kevin LFD Inc.

12-09-2007, 03:06 PM	#5
Kager67 what knocking sound? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: good ol North Dakota Posts: 148	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Very nice! I noticed it is a CST, but doesn't have the lower trim. Was it removed earlier in its life? Just curious. kage __________________ 1968 C-10 1953 belair two-door post 1955 chevy 3600 big window 1950 studebaker starlite coupe 1968 Impala SS

12-09-2007, 03:11 PM	#6
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Never installed, original paint on the truck. Just has the CST badge on the door. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

01-18-2008, 04:54 AM	#7
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Have not had time to update on the site, but you can see the current status of the truck at www.musclerodz.com/gallery. Mostly what has been done to this pointis collect parts. Truck should be fully stripped by next week and the frame will go out for blasting. __________________ Mike Redpath

01-18-2008, 04:56 AM	#8
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Thats gonna be nice. Kinda cool it has buckets in a 3/4 __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

01-30-2008, 01:48 AM	#9
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 The devil is in the details. If you want to know how one was put together on the assembly line, look at this truck. It is an excellent survivor that is mostly untouched. I got the cab ready to pull over the weekend so we are making decent progress. I also found an interesting treasure behind the instrument cluster. You will have to go to my gallery to see what it was. www.musclerodz.com/gallery .I am betting it was put there by an assembly line worker. The condition of the original paint is incredible. I will be leaving all the original paint that will not be seen to be saved for furture reference when it is restored again in another 40 years. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath Last edited by Musclerodz; 01-30-2008 at 01:48 AM.

01-30-2008, 02:15 AM	#10
nvrsatisfied Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 457	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 HAHAHA thats a nice find.... put the "treasure" on e-bay and see how much it goes for __________________ Lug Nuts Classic Rides. (Bodywork, small fab, and Restorations) Perry, Ok. We're just two guys, trying our best. 72 cheyenne super https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811512 55 chevy truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=840174

01-30-2008, 03:54 AM	#11
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 i vote use it... Last edited by 68 short step; 01-30-2008 at 03:54 AM.

01-30-2008, 05:55 AM	#12
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 I would guess that a PO was hiding that ConForm from his wife/girlfriend/dad/brother.... __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

01-30-2008, 06:12 AM	#13
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 It's "vintage" If it was an assembly worker, that reminds me of a story. Back when my dad 1st started being a mechanic, he worked at Ford for a short time. There was this one Crown Victoria that kept coming in for a rattling complaint coming from the back. This car came in and out maybe 10 times before they finally decided to tear the rear end apart. Ends up an assembly line worker was quitting the job, and to give one last F-you to ford, he put a beer bottle inside one of the rear fenders where it wouldn't ever be seen.

01-30-2008, 06:20 AM	#14
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Was there a date code on it anywhere? HAHAHAHA!!! __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

02-04-2008, 11:20 AM	#16
dinotruck68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Alamo Posts: 104	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 hang it up on a wall lol __________________

02-04-2008, 01:58 PM	#17
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 I don't recall seeing that pattern stamped into the center hump before. Also, are those brackets under the tank for the buddy buckets?



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02-05-2008, 02:31 AM	#19
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 That kind of squigly line on the tunnel to the rear of the transfer case lever. It's been awhile since I had my seat out so it may be standard on all trucks, I just don't remember it. Last edited by low'n slow; 02-05-2008 at 02:32 AM.

02-07-2008, 02:35 AM	#20
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Saturday the weather was perfect so I was able to finish getting this thing apart. Here is a sampling of pics. You can see all the new ones at www.musclerodz.com/gallery. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath Last edited by Musclerodz; 02-07-2008 at 02:36 AM.

02-07-2008, 03:16 AM	#21
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02-07-2008, 02:09 PM	#22
imholte Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 123	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Just wondering how many other 68's are running around with one of those in it. __________________ 72' Custom10 4wd 350: Daily Driver

02-08-2008, 12:22 AM	#23
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 As a former Tulsan living back in the north west I am jealous of your weather [ground not white]. Keep up the hard work! __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

02-08-2008, 11:46 AM	#24
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