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11-09-2017, 02:42 AM
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Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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1972 K20 build California
Hello Everyone,
My name is Robert and I currently live in Northern California. I decided to finally get off of my butt and put together a thread on my 72 K20 build. My dad bought the truck in the 1990s and used it for a work truck off and on. My dad replaced the engine with a crate engine and parked it until 2003. When I got out of the Marines I drove it for two years before I went to college in San Francisco. The truck ended up being parked until 2012 when I inherited it. What I thought was going to be a simple build on the cheap has turned into a full restoration and a bottomless pit. I'm sure many of you can relate. I don't have many photos but thought it might be a good idea to start keeping everything in one place. |
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11-09-2017, 08:01 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Im in to see this one .
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11-10-2017, 12:03 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
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11-10-2017, 12:04 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
This was the beginning of what was suppose to be a quick flip of changing the bed out and fixing a few things.
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11-10-2017, 12:08 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
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11-10-2017, 12:57 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
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11-10-2017, 01:02 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
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11-10-2017, 10:45 AM
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Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
This tear down started five years ago, so don't think this is a Foose overnight rebuild. After removing the rotted cab I got a new one and had it bead blasted to check for rust and bondo.Ended up repairing parts of the floor and other usual places. I filled the speaker holes in the doors. The new cab was a non AC which needed to be converted over.
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11-10-2017, 08:33 PM
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6>8 Plugless........
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Nice truck to start with. Your new cab looks nice. A long step side K20, this is going to be nice!
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11-13-2017, 10:03 PM
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Location: El Dorado Ca
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
I have a 72 K20,was a K10 when I got it, changed axles...and emblems....the 67-72 K20's and the GMC 2500's are the best looking trucks ever made....
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11-15-2017, 04:34 PM
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Location: San Jose Ca
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
:Looks like a cool build. did the fires miss your house.
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11-15-2017, 06:10 PM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Yes, came with in 1000 yards.
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11-15-2017, 06:24 PM
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Location: San Jose Ca
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Your lucky. My cousin Ted lost his house the first night in the tubs fire.
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11-24-2017, 09:09 PM
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Senior Member
 
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Location: Windsor, California
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Nice build....survived the the fire also...many friend are without now...glad your safe
Waiting to see some more pictures .. Joe |
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11-25-2017, 01:19 PM
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Location: Los Banos CA
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Keep it up! Looking good
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1956 Chevy Bel Air 2 door 1956 Chevy 210 4 Door 1970 K20 LWB project the Hulk build w/Supercharged 4.8L-ly2/4L60E HULK BUILD 1970 C10 Yellow/White Deluxe LWB w/ 5.3L-LC9/6L80E 1968 K10 LWB Dark green my son calls it "THE HULK Jr"HULK JR *SOLD* GO  GO!!!
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11-25-2017, 02:56 PM
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Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
I've tried uploading more photos, but keep getting rejected due to a "token" issue. I've emailed the Admin three times with no answer.
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11-25-2017, 10:47 PM
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Location: Windsor, California
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
I have to place the pictures on my desktop, then go to "Go Advanced" at the bottom of the reply box, click on the paperclip icon "top" to attach photos one by one.
I'm sure tech-savvy people will chime in.... Joe |
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11-26-2017, 01:45 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
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11-26-2017, 01:48 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
This was the first fuel tank. I wasn't happy with it. It was replaced with a CPP fuel cell instead. Also had the cab media blasted and started rust repairs in the usual places.
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11-26-2017, 02:02 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Fuel filler has been relocated to the rear inside of the bed and the tow hitch was adapted to fit around the fuel cell. These are the only two custom features done on this truck.
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11-26-2017, 02:06 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Front-end view
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11-26-2017, 02:06 AM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Not sure how to upright these photos.
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11-26-2017, 09:55 AM
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Location: Windsor, California
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Wow....it's coming along...nice shop
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11-26-2017, 08:51 PM
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
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11-26-2017, 08:54 PM
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Location: Santa Rosa, CA
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Re: 1972 K20 build California
Rebuilt the gauges and made them white face. Finally getting some paint down after 5 years. Spayed in a bed liner. finally coming together with trim and emblems. Can't wait to drive this truck again.
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