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Illgill · 09-30-2008, 12:09 AM

I bought this 1973 K20 Long bed for $500 needed a good tune up and matching tires, to be legal. Question though, should I remove the extra spring kit in the back? I hate the rear bounce. I will not use it for any real towing.

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joe231 · 09-30-2008, 12:15 AM

nice score
that winch is probably worth almost as much as you payed for the truck

Illgill · 09-30-2008, 01:05 AM

The winch works too, 6000 lb and enough cable to pull for a half mile, it looks like. It was a Cali then moved to storage at a hunting cabin for ten years in Idaho.

**78 Big10 454** · 09-30-2008, 01:58 AM

Looks like a good, solid ride. If you don't need the extra springs, pull them and bring it back to its stock configuration.

84 400 · 09-30-2008, 08:54 AM

what are the plans for it? sure is a good solid start judging by the pictures.

seanconnery · 09-30-2008, 08:55 AM

What are the circle thingys along the bedsides? Are they for some sort of attachment?

smashingchuck · 09-30-2008, 09:50 AM

cool truck!

**old Rusty C10** · 09-30-2008, 11:09 AM

not a bad start for a project... looks alot better than mine did.. like the headache/ladder rack on there

Illgill · 09-30-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 84 400

what are the plans for it? sure is a good solid start judging by the pictures.

I have already ordered BFGs for replacements, I am going to switch out the distributor and wires as the guy has the wires arcing everywhere. Clean up the engine. Then after that I plan to pull the bed and redo part of the frame. I need a new tailgate and front fender. That is all of the replacement parts the body needs. It is going to turn into a DD and also a mild off roader since I am 2 miles from playing. Going to keep most of it stock. I may use the herculiner on the bed and possibly the rockers since the salt here eats vehicles so bad.

one question does anyone know how the fuel switch under the seat works? It seems to have three positions.

Illgill · 09-30-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by seanconnery

What are the circle thingys along the bedsides? Are they for some sort of attachment?

The circle thingys are tie downs that will be history. It also used to have a camper at one time so it has about 60 rivots around the back window from the old seal.

84 400 · 10-01-2008, 12:05 AM

got any pictures of the other chevy's?

I like your plans. A truck like that needs to get out and do some good old wheeling

TeamRinaldi · 10-01-2008, 05:22 AM

And the ultimate new old truck accessory (drum roll) Cardboard!

Seriously though, real nice. Can't wait to see progress pics.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-01-2008, 03:14 PM

Awesome find looks like a pretty decent truck. Should be a fun project!

09-30-2008, 12:09 AM	#1
Illgill Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orem,UT Posts: 17	My New Toy I bought this 1973 K20 Long bed for $500 needed a good tune up and matching tires, to be legal. Question though, should I remove the extra spring kit in the back? I hate the rear bounce. I will not use it for any real towing. http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/p...Picture001.jpg http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/p...Picture002.jpg http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/p...Picture003.jpg http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/p...Picture004.jpg http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/p...Picture005.jpg

09-30-2008, 12:15 AM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My New Toy nice score that winch is probably worth almost as much as you payed for the truck __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-30-2008, 01:05 AM	#3
Illgill Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orem,UT Posts: 17	Re: My New Toy The winch works too, 6000 lb and enough cable to pull for a half mile, it looks like. It was a Cali then moved to storage at a hunting cabin for ten years in Idaho.

09-30-2008, 01:58 AM	#4
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: My New Toy Looks like a good, solid ride. If you don't need the extra springs, pull them and bring it back to its stock configuration.

09-30-2008, 08:54 AM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: My New Toy what are the plans for it? sure is a good solid start judging by the pictures. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

09-30-2008, 08:55 AM	#6
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: My New Toy What are the circle thingys along the bedsides? Are they for some sort of attachment? __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

09-30-2008, 09:50 AM	#7
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: My New Toy cool truck! __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

09-30-2008, 11:09 AM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: My New Toy not a bad start for a project... looks alot better than mine did.. like the headache/ladder rack on there __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-01-2008, 12:05 AM	#11
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: My New Toy got any pictures of the other chevy's? I like your plans. A truck like that needs to get out and do some good old wheeling __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-01-2008, 05:22 AM	#12
TeamRinaldi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 88	Re: My New Toy And the ultimate new old truck accessory (drum roll) Cardboard! Seriously though, real nice. Can't wait to see progress pics.

10-01-2008, 03:14 PM	#13
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: My New Toy Awesome find looks like a pretty decent truck. Should be a fun project! __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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