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Title: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: TheChev on November 30, 2015, 05:43:10 pm
Hey everyone! Thought i'd join this forum to share progress on my truck and learn more!
I have a '74 Custom K20 that I bought from my best friend for $600. Pretty basic truck, am radio, power steering, and brakes are the only options i think. Been getting it running better and fixing little things, bought Ford wheels and low mile 33" tires from the same friend, had to replace the trans and am preparing for a new used engine, part time kit, rear brake job, and freshening up the interior.
Anyways here are some pictures since people love pictures lol
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1974%20K20/PhotoGrid_1431573338690_zpsphonueuq.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1974%20K20/PhotoGrid_1431573338690_zpsphonueuq.jpg.html)
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1974%20K20/20150514_194959_RichtoneHDR_zpsa1so4c4h.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1974%20K20/20150514_194959_RichtoneHDR_zpsa1so4c4h.jpg.html)
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1974%20K20/20150706_124542_zpsstndrdvx.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1974%20K20/20150706_124542_zpsstndrdvx.jpg.html)
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1974%20K20/20151018_143628_zpszjtmwdox.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1974%20K20/20151018_143628_zpszjtmwdox.jpg.html)
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/TheCopFoxStop/1974%20K20/20151121_073953_zpsoaf7s5m8.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/TheCopFoxStop/media/1974%20K20/20151121_073953_zpsoaf7s5m8.jpg.html)
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: harcorshe on November 30, 2015, 06:02:46 pm
Hello from the Mile High City. That's a cool truck. Love the color. Looks like it has a shiny side??
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: TheChev on November 30, 2015, 06:54:27 pm
Thanks! The first picture is a before and after kinda, I buffed all the paint out after I got it on the road. Still shines up nice!
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: timthescarrd on November 30, 2015, 07:01:08 pm
Welcome from NV, that's a good looking Square and a steal at $600.  Enjoy
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: zieg85 on November 30, 2015, 08:12:43 pm
Welcome from west central IL
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: philo_beddoe on November 30, 2015, 08:53:50 pm
Welcome from MA. Why do sometimes i see some kitten instead of the photo?!
Title: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: philo_beddoe on November 30, 2015, 09:06:26 pm
Found'em. Nice! Next build- K Series!!
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: AZ87V10 on November 30, 2015, 10:25:48 pm
Welcome from Northeast AZ! That's a sharp looking truck! Very nice!
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: Gagecampbell82 on December 01, 2015, 12:01:15 am
Welcome from north Alabama. It's amazing how well that paint cleaned up.
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: LTZ C20 on December 01, 2015, 09:51:08 am
Welcome from California. May I ask, what's with the brain washing antenna on the front bumper? That for a CB? When I had a CB I put the antenna in the bed.
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: Jason S on December 03, 2015, 01:04:56 am
Howdy from Kansas!  Very nice '74, love the yellow.

It looks like at least one original hubcap in a photo?  I hope you held on to it (original '74 tailgate is a bit difficult to find too)...
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: Gagecampbell82 on December 03, 2015, 02:33:37 am
Howdy from Kansas!  Very nice '74, love the yellow.

It looks like at least one original hubcap in a photo?  I hope you held on to it (original '74 tailgate is a bit difficult to find too)...

not trying to threadjack, but We just gave a whole set of these hubcaps that were brand new away to a friend. I wish I had known they were hard to find. I also ditched the original radio and steering wheel too, before I realized I liked it. Haha.
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: Irish_Alley on December 03, 2015, 03:11:23 am
welcome from maryland
Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: TheChev on December 15, 2015, 12:35:58 pm
Thanks guys!
The antenna on the front bumper is for the CB, kinda like it there, different and "period". Still have 3 of the original wheels and the full set of caps, tailgate wouldn't stay latched but I still have it, need to buy new internals or spend some time on them.

Title: Re: New guy from Oregon!
Post by: Tazman on December 16, 2015, 09:30:32 pm
Welcome from Az.