Author Topic: Donut's '73 K-20  (Read 11641 times)

Offline Donut

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Re: Donut's '73 K-20
« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2009, 02:41:43 PM »
Thanks, when I go back to work, I imagine the progress will come to a grinding halt.

My wife and I have been talking about moving south, (she's in SC now visiting friends and waiting to hit the Cup race in Charlotte (NC))  Her jaw hit the floor during one of our conversations when I stated "redneck truck" (her name for it) would be going also.  ;D

If the weather would have co-operated, I was hoping to repaint. dang thing has more orange peel than the state of Florida.  That's what I get for getting in a hurry.
'73 Chevy K-20 ***SOLD***
350/tbh350/np205
My plow was half price if i took the truck with it.

'86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400

Offline hotrod24

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Re: Donut's '73 K-20
« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2009, 05:19:34 PM »
yea i know what you mean about the weather it is suppost to come a flood here
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Offline oldyeller

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Re: Donut's '73 K-20
« Reply #17 on: October 16, 2009, 04:33:35 PM »
I think the truck looks good, especially for a work truck.
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Offline Donut

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Re: Donut's '73 K-20
« Reply #18 on: October 16, 2009, 09:54:48 PM »
Thanks, just going for the clean,solid "truck" look.  If I did the chrome, lift kit, and big tires thing, I'd look like all the rest around here (that are still on the road).

I got my paint today, it's a little darker than I wanted, but With the amount of time it took them to get it I pulled the kick panels and door trim. May as well do them all at the same time.  Floor mat coming soon.  With nothing on the floors at all, this truck was COLD last winter.

BTW, (looking at the pics I posted) the headache rack does NOT stick up a foot.  The cross bar is either an inch or 1 1/2 above the cab lights, It's just back from the cab by about a foot (optical illusion).  Hopefully next year I can get the rear section of rack built (I want it removable)
'73 Chevy K-20 ***SOLD***
350/tbh350/np205
My plow was half price if i took the truck with it.

'86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400

Offline 79K20

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Re: Donut's '73 K-20
« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2009, 11:00:44 AM »
That is looking nice!

Please throw a coat of paint on those wheels! A truck that clean deserves some rust-free rims!

Offline Donut

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Re: Donut's '73 K-20
« Reply #20 on: October 19, 2009, 07:22:44 PM »
Thanks,
Paint on the rims might happen eventually. (A month ago they matched the bed :D)  I really haven't decided what I want yet, OEM or aftermarket. The weather is getting a little to chilly to do much more this year.  My mat for the cab arrived today. I do need to get the seat back in before snow flies.  I don't want to try plowing sitting on a 5 gal bucket.
'73 Chevy K-20 ***SOLD***
350/tbh350/np205
My plow was half price if i took the truck with it.

'86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400

Offline smitty77

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Re: Donut's '73 K-20
« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2009, 08:16:40 PM »
Nice ride.  I love the rear step bumper!  And I know what you mean about progress in the "topless shop".  I've got the same deal going down here in north central MA, and progress is quickly grinding to a halt.

Offline rmauto1

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Re: Donut's '73 K-20
« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2009, 07:06:08 PM »
WOW! this truck really turned out nice. I really love those working trucks. You could probbaly re-build this truck every ten years, for a tenth of what it would cost to buy a new one. Outstanding job! Like that color too.