Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Austinjay** · 01-28-2020, 10:43 AM

I always like seeing when guys pick up new trucks and the stories they tell. I picked this one up a few weeks ago. I wasn't going to post it just because its so rough. But it was worth saving in my opinion. You just dont see k2500 trucks with maroon paint. Its definitely been used as a work truck its entire life. But the crazy part is that it runs and drives pretty good. It just wont give up. Every single body panel has major dents. Surprisingly the floors are very good. But it has pretty bad rust near the sun visors..... no plans as of right now. Just tinkering here and there. Here are some pictures.

**Austinjay** · 01-28-2020, 10:46 AM

This is a bumper i'm currently building for it. I built it in solidworks. We have a Maxiem water jet and press brake at work so when we have a little down time we can work on our personal projects.

**72gmguy** · 01-28-2020, 10:51 AM

I like that bumper! Enjoy the new toy.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-28-2020, 10:52 AM

Nice find, I really like the bumper.

**maverickmk** · 01-28-2020, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Austinjay

This is a bumper i'm currently building for it. I built it in solidworks. We have a Maxiem water jet and press brake at work so when we have a little down time we can work on our personal projects.

You had me until you posted about having a water jet

JK, that is a good looking truck, I'd drive the wheels off of that.

**72 tigger** · 01-28-2020, 11:18 AM

Nice truck and bumper

**landarts** · 01-28-2020, 11:59 AM

This will be a really nice truck, the 547 White / Maroon is a great color you don't see very often. I am in on this one.

HIGHWAY BY THE SEA · 01-28-2020, 03:05 PM

That truck definitely needs some long-overdue loving. I did the same thing when I bought my 67 GMC 3500 off of a farm. It was in worse shape than that.
Restore that beauty to all of its former glory!

**72 tigger** · 01-28-2020, 07:29 PM

When I see dents and dings, I can’t help but think of “that’ll buff right out”

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5vjAXB3G4Ys

**MDPotter** · 01-28-2020, 07:40 PM

Cool find and nice bumper fab! I'd like to find a truck like that just to have as a truck that I didn't care got scratched and could haul stuff in.

57taskforce · 01-28-2020, 10:19 PM

Nice find! I’m glad to see yet another K/20/2500 saved. In my opinion we are the top of the food chain in 67-72! Can’t wait to see what you do with it.

**maverickmk** · 01-28-2020, 10:31 PM

If you want to sell any of that red interior let me know.

flashed · 01-28-2020, 11:00 PM

What a cool old truck .

**Austinjay** · 01-29-2020, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the replies everyone. This is why I LOVE this forum. None of my buddies I hang out with share the same passion about these trucks. They thought I was out of my mind buying this truck. I told them that there is good in everything. No matter the condition. I want to save ALL of them. Its funny how some people see it as a pile of junk, but on this forum everyone thinks its pretty cool. I agree that its cool. Beat up, rusty and ugly. I honestly don't have plans to make it nice. I have my 70 blazer I'm trying to get finished. It will most likely get a rendition of a GM brush guard I am designing in solidworks, white steelies (no caps) and some Power King tires.

**Austinjay** · 01-29-2020, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverickmk

If you want to sell any of that red interior let me know.

I'm not looking to get rid of anything on this truck. I'm actually in need of a passenger side sun visor. What are you looking for? I parted out another K25 years ago with red interior. I might have a few pieces left.

**Austinjay** · 01-29-2020, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

When I see dents and dings, I can’t help but think of “that’ll buff right out”

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5vjAXB3G4Ys

Exactly!

68Gold/white · 01-29-2020, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austinjay

Thanks for the replies everyone. This is why I LOVE this forum. None of my buddies I hang out with share the same passion about these trucks. They thought I was out of my mind buying this truck. I told them that there is good in everything. No matter the condition. I want to save ALL of them. Its funny how some people see it as a pile of junk, but on this forum everyone thinks its pretty cool. I agree that its cool. Beat up, rusty and ugly. I honestly don't have plans to make it nice. I have my 70 blazer I'm trying to get finished. It will most likely get a rendition of a GM brush guard I am designing in solidworks, white steelies (no caps) and some Power King tires.

My Dad had a 68 C-10 for a while, it had an aftermarket, chrome plated brush guard. It didn't look like it would have been very protective, but was cool. He up and sold that pickup, I didn't even know about it....yes I would have bought it...

I like the fact that some folks have the room to buy something like yours, and put it on the back burner until the day comes to do whatever you wnat to it!!!

**maverickmk** · 01-29-2020, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austinjay

I'm not looking to get rid of anything on this truck. I'm actually in need of a passenger side sun visor. What are you looking for? I parted out another K25 years ago with red interior. I might have a few pieces left.

I need the door panels, and steering wheel.

**Austinjay** · 01-29-2020, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by maverickmk

I need the door panels, and steering wheel.

Pretty sure I have the door panels from the other truck.They were red too. I will look tonight

01-28-2020, 10:43 AM	#1
Austinjay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 344	Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... I always like seeing when guys pick up new trucks and the stories they tell. I picked this one up a few weeks ago. I wasn't going to post it just because its so rough. But it was worth saving in my opinion. You just dont see k2500 trucks with maroon paint. Its definitely been used as a work truck its entire life. But the crazy part is that it runs and drives pretty good. It just wont give up. Every single body panel has major dents. Surprisingly the floors are very good. But it has pretty bad rust near the sun visors..... no plans as of right now. Just tinkering here and there. Here are some pictures. Attached Images __________________ '72 K20 Ochre/white 350/350/205 4" Lift 35's '72 GMC K10 red orange/white 400/350/205 '69 C20 Longhorn 454 TH400 '72 Blazer CST 4x4 '70 Blazer 4X4

01-28-2020, 10:46 AM	#2
Austinjay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 344	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... This is a bumper i'm currently building for it. I built it in solidworks. We have a Maxiem water jet and press brake at work so when we have a little down time we can work on our personal projects. Attached Images __________________ '72 K20 Ochre/white 350/350/205 4" Lift 35's '72 GMC K10 red orange/white 400/350/205 '69 C20 Longhorn 454 TH400 '72 Blazer CST 4x4 '70 Blazer 4X4

01-28-2020, 10:51 AM	#3
72gmguy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brigantine NJ Posts: 819	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... I like that bumper! Enjoy the new toy. __________________ Jeremy 1969 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1971 Blazer partial 2wd convert 1972 Blazer 4x4 original cst 1970 Blazer 4x4 w/ 2 1/2in lift and 33in tires w/4 wheel camper 1970 4x4 suburban w/ 6in lift and 35in tires 1968 Corvette convertible 1970 Malibu convertible 1959 Brookwood wagon 1972 International Scout ii

01-28-2020, 10:52 AM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... Nice find, I really like the bumper. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-28-2020, 11:18 AM	#6
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,203	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... Nice truck and bumper __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

01-28-2020, 11:59 AM	#7
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,322	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... This will be a really nice truck, the 547 White / Maroon is a great color you don't see very often. I am in on this one. __________________ 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 69 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

01-28-2020, 03:05 PM	#8
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 917	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... That truck definitely needs some long-overdue loving. I did the same thing when I bought my 67 GMC 3500 off of a farm. It was in worse shape than that. Restore that beauty to all of its former glory! __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009

01-28-2020, 07:29 PM	#9
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,203	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... When I see dents and dings, I can’t help but think of “that’ll buff right out” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5vjAXB3G4Ys __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

01-28-2020, 07:40 PM	#10
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... Cool find and nice bumper fab! I'd like to find a truck like that just to have as a truck that I didn't care got scratched and could haul stuff in. __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

01-28-2020, 10:19 PM	#11
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Farmington, New Mexico Posts: 6,223	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... Nice find! I’m glad to see yet another K/20/2500 saved. In my opinion we are the top of the food chain in 67-72! Can’t wait to see what you do with it. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 315/75/16's ‘87 IROC-Z all original 50K mile survivor TPI 305 IROC Blue ‘10 Camaro 2SS/RS Aqua Blue Metallic #93 -version 2.0

01-28-2020, 10:31 PM	#12
maverickmk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Cocoa FL Posts: 596	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... If you want to sell any of that red interior let me know. __________________ Die with memories, not dreams. Not to brag, but I don't need alcohol to make really bad decisions. 1969 GMC Short Step Side

01-28-2020, 11:00 PM	#13
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,729	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... What a cool old truck .

01-29-2020, 10:17 AM	#14
Austinjay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 344	Re: Farm find 69 GMC k2500 - she's beat...... Thanks for the replies everyone. This is why I LOVE this forum. None of my buddies I hang out with share the same passion about these trucks. They thought I was out of my mind buying this truck. I told them that there is good in everything. No matter the condition. I want to save ALL of them. Its funny how some people see it as a pile of junk, but on this forum everyone thinks its pretty cool. I agree that its cool. Beat up, rusty and ugly. I honestly don't have plans to make it nice. I have my 70 blazer I'm trying to get finished. It will most likely get a rendition of a GM brush guard I am designing in solidworks, white steelies (no caps) and some Power King tires. __________________ '72 K20 Ochre/white 350/350/205 4" Lift 35's '72 GMC K10 red orange/white 400/350/205 '69 C20 Longhorn 454 TH400 '72 Blazer CST 4x4 '70 Blazer 4X4

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