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Posted: 8/13/2022 7:22:37 PM EDT
I am already working on one project truck : https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/My-new-truck-72-K20-w-350-SBC-motor/134-2484827/ and another one happened to follow me home today. Traded straight across for a 2005 Polaris 4 wheeler.
69 c20 camper special w/327. The owners dad bought it brand new. It needs a little love but she seems to be pretty solid only a little rust down by the rockers. The interior is clean. The wood bed is even better. I'll get pics of that later.   ** If you have a lead on a set of tow hooks and a set of hub caps for 67-72 please let me know** |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 7:25:12 PM EDT
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Looks great,
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Posted: 8/13/2022 7:27:16 PM EDT
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Has dual tanks and all (4) hub caps still...
...solid start |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 7:28:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Looks great, I am curious to see how it looks once I wash it. I might try and polish it or just spray a clear coat over it. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 7:29:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Has dual tanks and all (4) hub caps still... ...solid start The hub caps are a huge plus. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 7:29:43 PM EDT
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Nice!
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Posted: 8/13/2022 7:34:02 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/13/2022 7:34:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am curious to see how it looks once I wash it. I might try and polish it or just spray a clear coat over it. Around here that truck would be $10,000, a short bed would be $20k. Nice truck. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 7:36:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Around here that truck would be $10,000, a short bed would be $20k. Nice truck. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I am curious to see how it looks once I wash it. I might try and polish it or just spray a clear coat over it. Around here that truck would be $10,000, a short bed would be $20k. Nice truck. The market is crazy on these right now. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 8:35:52 PM EDT
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Finding a master cylinder locally is hard, guess I will have to order one online...
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Posted: 8/13/2022 8:37:17 PM EDT
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Camper special with extending bumper is what it kinda looks like.
Looks like a solid start. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 8:42:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Camper special with extending bumper is what it kinda looks like. Looks like a solid start. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 8:43:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Camper special with extending bumper is what it kinda looks like. Looks like a solid start. Yep! That bumper is coming off and hopefully, the brackets are there for a regular bumper. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 8:51:10 PM EDT
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If you have not already, you should check out Vice Grip Garage on youtube. Derek finds old cars and trucks and gets them going again. He rarely does any body work. Maybe a license plate or sheet metal riveted in here and there, but that is pretty much it.
He gets the mechanical issues up and running (mostly  ) maybe some interior work, but it is amazing what you can do with just a few hundred dollars if you have skillz and the right equipment!
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Posted: 8/13/2022 8:52:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you have not already, you should check out Vice Grip Garage on youtube. Derek finds old cars and trucks and gets them going again. He rarely does any body work. Maybe a license plate or sheet metal riveted in here and there, but that is pretty much it. He gets the mechanical issues up and running (mostly ) maybe some interior work, but it is amazing what you can do with just a few hundred dollars if you have skillz and the right equipment!I will check it out. Thanks :) |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 9:08:59 PM EDT
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Friend's dad had one of those when I was kid in the 70's, probably a 70 or 71 model. Forest green with an aluminum cap.
Thought it was the neatest truck ever. It just looked right. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 9:19:09 PM EDT
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Nice
Dad had a 68 K20 4x4 that he put a 305 v6 in. Slow but had tons of torque at a low rpm. Could crawl through mud like no tomorrow. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 9:21:13 PM EDT
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Farmtruck
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Posted: 8/13/2022 9:56:25 PM EDT
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how much was the Polaris worth?
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Posted: 8/13/2022 9:57:27 PM EDT
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If you disconnect the hitch, it can't follow you.
Pro Tip! |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:03:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Farmtruck I love me some farmtruck! |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:06:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: how much was the Polaris worth? Not sure. It was in good shape. Probably 2500? |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:06:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If you disconnect the hitch, it can't follow you. Pro Tip! Words of wisdom. 
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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:13:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure. It was in good shape. Probably 2500? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: how much was the Polaris worth? Not sure. It was in good shape. Probably 2500? i bought a 75 f100 2 years ago for 2500 and it was a steal then. similar condition as your c20. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:26:04 PM EDT
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Sweet rig, I'm jelly.
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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:26:05 PM EDT
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Very neat truck. I got pictures of my grandpa with a similar rig with deer.
Vgg is fun to watch. I enjoy his videos where he buys something and trys to get them running and drive them home. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:38:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Around here that truck would be $10,000, a short bed would be $20k. Nice truck. Old trucks everywhere, here. NO rust. Lots of them for sale, dirt cheap. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:40:50 PM EDT
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Great score! Looks to be really nice solid start.
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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:53:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Old trucks everywhere, here. NO rust. Lots of them for sale, dirt cheap. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Around here that truck would be $10,000, a short bed would be $20k. Nice truck. Old trucks everywhere, here. NO rust. Lots of them for sale, dirt cheap. My 72 was originally a AZ truck. I'd love to find an ac cab with no rust but AZ is a ways away. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 10:56:16 PM EDT
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There is always aftermarket a/c.
Mine is an AZ only truck. A previous owner put a 3" lift kit on it and used it for off road racing on one of the pre-runner classes. It has an aftermarket carb, intake, and exhaust, which includes headers. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 11:02:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There is always aftermarket a/c. Mine is an AZ only truck. A previous owner put a 3" lift kit on it and used it for off road racing on one of the pre-runner classes. It has an aftermarket carb, intake, and exhaust, which includes headers. I have seen those ac kits. Not sure if I like them or not. 4" lift isn't bad. I like the look of those with taller 33"ish tires. |
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Posted: 8/13/2022 11:05:34 PM EDT
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I put some miles on one of those.
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Posted: 8/13/2022 11:08:48 PM EDT
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I’ve got a 70 C10 so I’m in
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Posted: 8/13/2022 11:11:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/13/2022 11:20:39 PM EDT
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I know GD gets a massive hard on over old Chevy pickups, but I worked on those many years ago and I can verify, they are absolute junk. They were OK in their day but are garbage today. Look for rusted out frame and suspension and floor pan too.
My advice would be, if you find some fool.....I mean collector who will give you 10k for that, take it and literally run. |
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Posted: 8/14/2022 12:03:52 AM EDT
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My brother bought a new one in 1974 around $ 2400.
3 speed on the tree Seems like no money now , but I was making $1.75 an hr. |
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Posted: 8/14/2022 3:32:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My brother bought a new one in 1974 around $ 2400. 3 speed on the tree Seems like no money now , but I was making $1.75 an hr. Today's dollars....14400. Something fucky. |
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Posted: 8/14/2022 7:55:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I know GD gets a massive hard on over old Chevy pickups, but I worked on those many years ago and I can verify, they are absolute junk. They were OK in their day but are garbage today. Look for rusted out frame and suspension and floor pan too. My advice would be, if you find some fool.....I mean collector who will give you 10k for that, take it and literally run. It's usually rockers, cab corners and pans. I have never seen Frame issues. |
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Posted: 8/14/2022 2:16:42 PM EDT
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Two questions.
First, what would be the best way to clean and restore the paint? Second, it has manual brakes and needs a master cylinder. Should I upgrade it to boosted brakes? |
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Posted: 8/14/2022 2:19:13 PM EDT
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Has anyone used something like this?
 How To Restore 40 Plus Year Old Old Single Stage Car Paint Back To Like New With Lukat Fix It I am going to wash it tomorrow but when I ran a wet rag over it a little bit of paint came off of the truck. |
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Posted: 8/14/2022 4:00:20 PM EDT
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Derek is your Guy!
 Washing & Buffing the Turbo Diesel International Scout II - (Amazing Transformation!)  OPERATION PRESERVE PATINA! Buffing Oxidized Paint and Applying Linseed Oil - Vice Grip Garage EP56 |
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Posted: 8/14/2022 4:32:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Derek is your Guy!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn9ja8IgK30 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD7AvQZoYcUThanks |
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Posted: 8/14/2022 10:36:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have seen those ac kits. Not sure if I like them or not. 4" lift isn't bad. I like the look of those with taller 33"ish tires. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: There is always aftermarket a/c. Mine is an AZ only truck. A previous owner put a 3" lift kit on it and used it for off road racing on one of the pre-runner classes. It has an aftermarket carb, intake, and exhaust, which includes headers. I have seen those ac kits. Not sure if I like them or not. 4" lift isn't bad. I like the look of those with taller 33"ish tires. I kind of wish it was a Chevy since Chevy stuff is cheaper, more available, and I know the GM stuff a little better. Mine has 31s on it. Also, screw the naysayers. You did great and congratulations on the "new" truck. If I knew anything about bodywork I would try to help. |
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Posted: 8/14/2022 11:51:54 PM EDT
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What truck gun for a classic like this?
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Posted: 8/15/2022 12:08:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I will check it out. Thanks :) Great channel. |
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Posted: 8/15/2022 7:53:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What truck gun for a classic like this? It does have a gun rack.. 30-30? |
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Posted: 8/15/2022 7:54:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Right about here...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8pGelWg_-Q&ab_channel=ViceGripGarage Great channel. Thanks |
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Posted: 8/15/2022 8:11:51 AM EDT
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That is a nice ass ole Chevy
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Posted: 8/15/2022 8:17:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It does have a gun rack.. 30-30? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What truck gun for a classic like this? It does have a gun rack.. 30-30? Hell yeah it needs a Winchester model 94 |
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Posted: 8/15/2022 10:36:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That is a nice ass ole Chevy Thanks :) |
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Posted: 8/15/2022 10:37:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hell yeah it needs a Winchester model 94 Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: What truck gun for a classic like this? It does have a gun rack.. 30-30? Hell yeah it needs a Winchester model 94 I just happen to have one. |
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