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2ndCIB · 02-23-2012, 05:29 PM

I found a 71 Chevy Custom K20 3/4 ton long step with a 292 and auto transmission, HD Springs front and rear, radio delete with gauges but no Tach. Is this a odd-ball combo or are 3/4 ton 4x4 6 cly autos pretty common?

CrewCab59 · 02-23-2012, 10:53 PM

Being a LWB step 4x4 is some what rare,any pics?

75gmc454 · 02-23-2012, 11:05 PM

Model KE10904 production was 674 trucks in 1971. No breakdown on options. It is a fairly uncommon truck.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 02-24-2012, 08:34 AM

I've seen them with a 4 speed, but never with a automatic. What trans is it?

**special-K** · 02-24-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 75gmc454

Model KE10904 production was 674 trucks in 1971. No breakdown on options. It is a fairly uncommon truck.

It's true there won't be a breakdown on such specifics,but his truck is a KS2 not KE1 and somewhere there would be a breakdown on long Stepsides. There were 674 lwb Stepside KE2s compared to 10,066 Fleetsides. There would have been less KS2s by '71 and way less with TH350. I'd say you have a very rare truck...certainly pretty darn unique. I would venture to say that in a K/20 it would be likely the 292 option is as common as the standard 250,if not more common. I'm not sure if 250s were available in K/20s...just like C/30s

OLDCHEV4X4 · 02-24-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

It's true there won't be a breakdown on such specifics,but his truck is a KS2 not KE1 and somewhere there would be a breakdown on long Stepsides. There were 674 lwb Stepside KE2s compared to 10,066 Fleetsides. There would have been less KS2s by '71 and way less with TH350. I'd say you have a very rare truck...certainly pretty darn unique. I would venture to say that in a K/20 it would be likely the 292 option is as common as the standard 250,if not more common. I'm not sure if 250s were available in K/20s...just like C/30s

So if its a TH350 it could be original. If its anything else, its been changed.

71swb4x4 · 02-24-2012, 11:25 AM

Definitely rare and uncommon. Of course that doesn't mean more valuable, because it is an oddball combo, but it sounds like a cool truck and I certainly wouldn't mind owning one like it.

2ndCIB · 02-24-2012, 03:52 PM

Thanks for all your help. The truck is completely origional and the build sheet confirms a turbo 350. The truck was special ordered then parked after the owner died in the late 70's. Passed down to a son who died at 87 then to a grandson. I remember the truck when it was new. It was used as a farm truck and has a few dent due to cows and supprisingly little rust. I don't own the truck but I am trying to help the family out with information. I would love to have the truck also. Thanks again!

72GMCK-2500 · 02-24-2012, 04:08 PM

Please post some pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2ndCIB · 02-24-2012, 04:22 PM

This is the only one I have. I took one of the build sheet in the glove box but it did not come out readable.

CrewCab59 · 02-24-2012, 06:43 PM

Do they plan on selling it? I'm a sucker for LWB stepsides.

2ndCIB · 02-26-2012, 09:40 AM

They are still undecided.

**special-K** · 02-26-2012, 12:18 PM

It sure is desirable to me...and anyone who knows the unusual is what to look for in collector vehicles. I'd sure like a shot at it if and when it's offered for sale. I'm not an investor,just a guy who loves trucks.

2ndCIB · 02-26-2012, 12:21 PM

Thanks special K,
I am letting the family know what kind of responses the truck is getting. I will let everyone know what they decide.

71swb4x4 · 02-26-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndCIB

Thanks special K,
I am letting the family know what kind of responses the truck is getting. I will let everyone know what they decide.

This can be a double-edged sword. If you talk it up a bunch they will think it's worth $4,000 and it will never sell. If they realize it has SOME value and they put a decent price on it, they can sell it fairly quickly and get something out of it.

2ndCIB · 02-26-2012, 01:14 PM

I know, careful is the word. I just want to the truck on the road with someone who will care for it and not in the hands of an 18 year old using it for a Mud Truck. Thanks for the advise.

**special-K** · 02-27-2012, 09:55 AM

I wish I could locate the production figures for 6cyl trucks. If I had that truck I'd keep it original and stock to use as a chore boy and take it to antique truck shows as an example of a tradition American pickup continued into the '70s.

72GMCK-2500 · 02-27-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I wish I could locate the production figures for 6cyl trucks. If I had that truck I'd keep it original and stock to use as a chore boy and take it to antique truck shows as an example of a tradition American pickup continued into the '70s.

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Dooley · 02-27-2012, 05:33 PM

It would be a great truck to restore original.
If the body isn't too bad I would clean it up and drive it, including to shows as an original vehicle.

**special-K** · 02-28-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndCIB

This is the only one I have. I took one of the build sheet in the glove box but it did not come out readable.

Could you please ask them to remove those things laying on the hood? Thank you very much.

02-23-2012, 05:29 PM	#1
2ndCIB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cale, Arkansas Posts: 29	How rare or common I found a 71 Chevy Custom K20 3/4 ton long step with a 292 and auto transmission, HD Springs front and rear, radio delete with gauges but no Tach. Is this a odd-ball combo or are 3/4 ton 4x4 6 cly autos pretty common?

02-23-2012, 10:53 PM	#2
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,185	Re: How rare or common Being a LWB step 4x4 is some what rare,any pics? __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

02-23-2012, 11:05 PM	#3
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: How rare or common Model KE10904 production was 674 trucks in 1971. No breakdown on options. It is a fairly uncommon truck.

02-24-2012, 08:34 AM	#4
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: How rare or common I've seen them with a 4 speed, but never with a automatic. What trans is it? __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

02-24-2012, 11:25 AM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: How rare or common Definitely rare and uncommon. Of course that doesn't mean more valuable, because it is an oddball combo, but it sounds like a cool truck and I certainly wouldn't mind owning one like it. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

02-24-2012, 03:52 PM	#8
2ndCIB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cale, Arkansas Posts: 29	Re: How rare or common Thanks for all your help. The truck is completely origional and the build sheet confirms a turbo 350. The truck was special ordered then parked after the owner died in the late 70's. Passed down to a son who died at 87 then to a grandson. I remember the truck when it was new. It was used as a farm truck and has a few dent due to cows and supprisingly little rust. I don't own the truck but I am trying to help the family out with information. I would love to have the truck also. Thanks again!

02-24-2012, 04:08 PM	#9
72GMCK-2500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Chester Pa. Posts: 195	Re: How rare or common Please post some pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1947 Chev 3600, 454,th350,9"ford tubbed (Pop's ride) 1965 GMC 1000 305E V6, Powerglide. GONE 1972 GMC K-2500 350, 4 speed, 229,000 miles 1988 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Ex cop car, 350, 700r4. 1997 Ford F-350 4x4 XLT (The Hauler) 7.3 diesel. RUST NEVER SLEEPS

02-24-2012, 04:22 PM	#10
2ndCIB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cale, Arkansas Posts: 29	Re: How rare or common This is the only one I have. I took one of the build sheet in the glove box but it did not come out readable. Attached Images

02-24-2012, 06:43 PM	#11
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,185	Re: How rare or common Do they plan on selling it? I'm a sucker for LWB stepsides. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

02-26-2012, 09:40 AM	#12
2ndCIB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cale, Arkansas Posts: 29	Re: How rare or common They are still undecided.

02-26-2012, 12:18 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: How rare or common It sure is desirable to me...and anyone who knows the unusual is what to look for in collector vehicles. I'd sure like a shot at it if and when it's offered for sale. I'm not an investor,just a guy who loves trucks. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-26-2012, 12:21 PM	#14
2ndCIB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cale, Arkansas Posts: 29	Re: How rare or common Thanks special K, I am letting the family know what kind of responses the truck is getting. I will let everyone know what they decide.

02-26-2012, 01:14 PM	#16
2ndCIB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cale, Arkansas Posts: 29	Re: How rare or common I know, careful is the word. I just want to the truck on the road with someone who will care for it and not in the hands of an 18 year old using it for a Mud Truck. Thanks for the advise.

02-27-2012, 09:55 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: How rare or common I wish I could locate the production figures for 6cyl trucks. If I had that truck I'd keep it original and stock to use as a chore boy and take it to antique truck shows as an example of a tradition American pickup continued into the '70s. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-27-2012, 05:33 PM	#19
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: How rare or common It would be a great truck to restore original. If the body isn't too bad I would clean it up and drive it, including to shows as an original vehicle.



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