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**Austinjay** · 01-09-2024, 11:38 AM

I got pretty lucky and had first shot at this truck over the weekend. I could not pass it up for the price. A price so good I would have been a complete jerk to even try to haggle so I paid asking price. It was about 3.5 hours away so I loaded up my truck and trailer and grabbed it as soon as I messaged the seller. I am not in the business of flipping trucks, I just love finding gems that need to be revived and driven. The story I got from the seller was that he had purchased it from the widow of the original owner about 9 years ago. He bought it for a "ranch" truck at his meat butcher facility in Salida Colorado. Apparently the truck was bought new in Westcliff Colorado for a farm and never left until the original owner passed away. This truck has very little rust, probably one of the best I've ever owned. The seller I bought it from purchased it with no engine and he never got around to to installing a 350 he bought for it. I pulled apart the engine that came with it because it had been sitting in the bed for 9 years (covered) but it was stuck. It is a 77-79 350. To my surprise, as I was pulling it apart it appeared to be recently rebuilt. Bored .060 over, very clean inside with no ring ridge. Lifters, pushrods, rockers and valves looked brand new. Unfortunately it did get some water in the cylinders at some point and its a little crispy. I am going to do a quick hone and reassemble. I think it will be just fine. Here are some pictures and I will try to update this thread as I go along.

If anyone reading this has a driver side door panel in the original red please message me.

**truckster** · 01-09-2024, 02:24 PM

Nice find. That does look pretty rust-free.

Shifty One · 01-09-2024, 02:48 PM

Nice find!

**HO455** · 01-09-2024, 04:21 PM

Man that's sweet! I do love me some 4 eyed 4by4. It hard to tell what color it is on my computer. Is it gray or green?

**Austinjay** · 01-09-2024, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Man that's sweet! I do love me some 4 eyed 4by4. It hard to tell what color it is on my computer. Is it gray or green?

It was dark gold originally but was painted a darker gold metallic at some point. I need to give it a good wash and see what it actually looks like.

Sicklajoie · 01-09-2024, 06:04 PM

Great looking ride, love them GMC's!

**Austinjay** · 01-09-2024, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Shifty One

Nice find!

Thanks!

**Austinjay** · 01-09-2024, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

Nice find. That does look pretty rust-free.

Thanks! so far ive only found a quarter size hole in the passenger footwell and the driver floor is a little thin with a few tiny holes.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 01-09-2024, 08:24 PM

I like the Suicide Knob on the steering wheel.

**68bowtie** · 01-09-2024, 10:10 PM

Dark gold with red! Wow awesome

**special-K** · 01-10-2024, 08:11 AM

Very nice find. It seems unusual for a truck bought for ranch use, being it's a trimmed truck and Custom camper. My guess is it was bought off the lot. Being Colorado I guess dealers would have kept a portion of stock for that market. First year automatic K2500!

That Dark gold is what I would call brown. The color it was painted is probably an attempt to match or just went with something close. This truck would originally have had lower and rear end trim. what is odd about a K-model with tool & stowage door? I've had three over the years

**402Bowtie** · 01-10-2024, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

what is odd about a K-model with tool & stowage door? I've had three over the years

I'm fairly certain no one has ever been able to prove with a picture a K truck with a VK2 RPO on the SPID.

**leddzepp** · 01-10-2024, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 402bowtie

i'm fairly certain no one has ever been able to prove with a picture a k truck with a vk2 rpo on the spid.

x2

**Austinjay** · 01-10-2024, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Very nice find. It seems unusual for a truck bought for ranch use, being it's a trimmed truck and Custom camper. My guess is it was bought off the lot. Being Colorado I guess dealers would have kept a portion of stock for that market. First year automatic K2500!

That Dark gold is what I would call brown. The color it was painted is probably an attempt to match or just went with something close. This truck would originally have had lower and rear end trim. what is odd about a K-model with tool & stowage door? I've had three over the years

Thanks! I'm pretty excited about this one. If i am reading the SPID correctly, this truck came with the pin stripe option. If so, would it still have the lower trim? I wonder if he ordered the custom camper for the HD rear springs to tow big trailers?

**special-K** · 01-10-2024, 10:32 AM

Like I said, I've had three in my 40+ years with K/20s. The only one I have pictures of has even been questioned as a true K/20, but a body swap. I know otherwise, got the history on it from someone familiar with it's story. It did have it's cab replaced due to the top being crushed and that came from a same color/same original paint condition Cheyenne 2wd, and the truck is a Custom Deluxe. The build sheet also backed the guy's story up. As a longtime K/20 fanatic I bought the truck for being so rare and exceptional. I know what it is and that's all I care. I've had way more trucks than I have pictures, so I only have proof of a few.

**DeadheadNM** · 01-10-2024, 11:20 AM

That's a nice find. Thanks for posting and good luck with the resurrection.

As a tangential aside, I don't see the tool box (VK2) listed as an option for Chevrolet pickups in 1970 but do see this available for 71. Was a tool box an option in 1970?

**IronCanine** · 01-10-2024, 12:05 PM

Awesome truck. Gotta be a special order. Dark gold only offered with black and sandalwood interior colors by the book. Also, it's a Z62 with a floor carpet option. The whole thing is kinda crazy. And I love it.

**special-K** · 01-11-2024, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Austinjay

Thanks! I'm pretty excited about this one. If i am reading the SPID correctly, this truck came with the pin stripe option. If so, would it still have the lower trim? I wonder if he ordered the custom camper for the HD rear springs to tow big trailers?

The Custom Camper option was the nameplate-only but the option demanded HD springs that could be ordered on any truck. The pinstripe option would have no effect on the side trim, other than a CST which got the upper trim as an included option. All Custom trim trucks got black accent lower trim and rear end trim including the trim across the bottom of the tailgate.

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

As a tangential aside, I don't see the tool box (VK2) listed as an option for Chevrolet pickups in 1970 but do see this available for 71. Was a tool box an option in 1970?

That was available in 71/72

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Awesome truck. Gotta be a special order. Dark gold only offered with black and sandalwood interior colors by the book. Also, it's a Z62 with a floor carpet option. The whole thing is kinda crazy. And I love it.

As we've seen in so many cases, any interior/exterior color combination was possible. And there are many cases that show exceptions to what is stated in the dealer order books. For instance, my '71 book states that only a painted front bumper was available on K-models and that is not at all the case

Dark and medium gold poly '70. A handsome color combination

**IronCanine** · 01-11-2024, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

All Custom trim trucks got black accent lower trim and rear end trim including the trim across the bottom of the tailgate.

Please correct me, but I think Z62 trucks got all the bright work around the glass, but I believe to have the lower molding would have had to have BX2 call out. Of course as is well established there are anomalies and exceptions. But I don't think this truck left the factory with molding or a chrome gas cap. (Assuming I'm not missing anything on the SPID).

See Z62 details and an original paint '71 Z62 with no moldings below.

**Austinjay** · 01-11-2024, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Please correct me, but I think Z62 trucks got all the bright work around the glass, but I believe to have the lower molding would have had to have BX2 call out. Of course as is well established there are anomalies and exceptions. But I don't think this truck left the factory with molding or a chrome gas cap. (Assuming I'm not missing anything on the SPID).

See Z62 details and an original paint '71 Z62 with no moldings below.

I crawled all around the truck last night with a flashlight and I wasn't able to see any evidence of lower trim hole/ bodywork to cover them. Still had the factory rubberized coating on the back side. Took a door panel off and found no evidence of lower trim holes. The truck didn't have taillight housings so I was able to feel behind the outer skin and I cant feel any evidence of holes there either. So I'm fairly certain this truck didn't come with lower trim or the trim around the taillights or tailgate.

72c20customcamper · 01-12-2024, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Please correct me, but I think Z62 trucks got all the bright work around the glass, but I believe to have the lower molding would have had to have BX2 call out. Of course as is well established there are anomalies and exceptions. But I don't think this truck left the factory with molding or a chrome gas cap. (Assuming I'm not missing anything on the SPID).

See Z62 details and an original paint '71 Z62 with no moldings below.

My Custom camper spid .

factorystock · 01-11-2024, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Dark gold only offered with black and sandalwood interior colors by the book.

I assuming GMC bent the Chevy rules.

**IronCanine** · 01-11-2024, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by factorystock

I assuming GMC bent the Chevy rules.

It's Fremont...there were no rules man.

**j_cst_10** · 01-10-2024, 12:21 PM

Very cool. My 70 Blazer is dark gold. Weird but cool color.

**tim71** · 01-10-2024, 12:55 PM

Very nice!

01-09-2024, 11:38 AM	#1
Austinjay Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brighton, Colorado Posts: 345	Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 I got pretty lucky and had first shot at this truck over the weekend. I could not pass it up for the price. A price so good I would have been a complete jerk to even try to haggle so I paid asking price. It was about 3.5 hours away so I loaded up my truck and trailer and grabbed it as soon as I messaged the seller. I am not in the business of flipping trucks, I just love finding gems that need to be revived and driven. The story I got from the seller was that he had purchased it from the widow of the original owner about 9 years ago. He bought it for a "ranch" truck at his meat butcher facility in Salida Colorado. Apparently the truck was bought new in Westcliff Colorado for a farm and never left until the original owner passed away. This truck has very little rust, probably one of the best I've ever owned. The seller I bought it from purchased it with no engine and he never got around to to installing a 350 he bought for it. I pulled apart the engine that came with it because it had been sitting in the bed for 9 years (covered) but it was stuck. It is a 77-79 350. To my surprise, as I was pulling it apart it appeared to be recently rebuilt. Bored .060 over, very clean inside with no ring ridge. Lifters, pushrods, rockers and valves looked brand new. Unfortunately it did get some water in the cylinders at some point and its a little crispy. I am going to do a quick hone and reassemble. I think it will be just fine. Here are some pictures and I will try to update this thread as I go along. If anyone reading this has a driver side door panel in the original red please message me. 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

01-09-2024, 02:24 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,820	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 Nice find. That does look pretty rust-free. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

01-09-2024, 02:48 PM	#3
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 575	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 Nice find! __________________ 1987 V20 farm-hand rescue 1998 C2500 lot-rot rescue

01-09-2024, 04:21 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,861	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 Man that's sweet! I do love me some 4 eyed 4by4. It hard to tell what color it is on my computer. Is it gray or green? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-09-2024, 06:04 PM	#6
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,491	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 Great looking ride, love them GMC's! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-09-2024, 08:24 PM	#9
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,077	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 I like the Suicide Knob on the steering wheel. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

01-09-2024, 10:10 PM	#10
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,440	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 Dark gold with red! Wow awesome __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

01-10-2024, 08:11 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 Very nice find. It seems unusual for a truck bought for ranch use, being it's a trimmed truck and Custom camper. My guess is it was bought off the lot. Being Colorado I guess dealers would have kept a portion of stock for that market. First year automatic K2500! That Dark gold is what I would call brown. The color it was painted is probably an attempt to match or just went with something close. This truck would originally have had lower and rear end trim. what is odd about a K-model with tool & stowage door? I've had three over the years __________________ "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 ~

01-10-2024, 10:32 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 Like I said, I've had three in my 40+ years with K/20s. The only one I have pictures of has even been questioned as a true K/20, but a body swap. I know otherwise, got the history on it from someone familiar with it's story. It did have it's cab replaced due to the top being crushed and that came from a same color/same original paint condition Cheyenne 2wd, and the truck is a Custom Deluxe. The build sheet also backed the guy's story up. As a longtime K/20 fanatic I bought the truck for being so rare and exceptional. I know what it is and that's all I care. I've had way more trucks than I have pictures, so I only have proof of a few. __________________ "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 ~

01-10-2024, 11:20 AM	#16
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,302	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 That's a nice find. Thanks for posting and good luck with the resurrection. As a tangential aside, I don't see the tool box (VK2) listed as an option for Chevrolet pickups in 1970 but do see this available for 71. Was a tool box an option in 1970? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

01-10-2024, 12:05 PM	#17
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,540	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 Awesome truck. Gotta be a special order. Dark gold only offered with black and sandalwood interior colors by the book. Also, it's a Z62 with a floor carpet option. The whole thing is kinda crazy. And I love it. __________________ 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

01-10-2024, 12:21 PM	#24
j_cst_10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 576	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 Very cool. My 70 Blazer is dark gold. Weird but cool color. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 Custom Camper 12 Valve Cummins/5spd manual 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed 557 Med Olive DK olive 1970 K5 Blazer Dark Gold 1966 Coronet 440 35k mile survivor 1991 Suburban 2500 454/4L80E 2wd 1985 Monte Carlo SS 383 Sbc, t-56 magnum 6spd and Ford 9"

01-10-2024, 12:55 PM	#25
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,078	Re: Mountain Find - 1970 GMC K2500 Very nice! __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold) 2004 Corvette Z06 CE



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