Vehicle Description
1976 Chevrolet K20
With the "K" denoting 4 wheel drive, and 20 denoting a 3/4 ton
pickup, the truck is commonly known as the square body. K's were a
bit beefier on the spring front than the "C" (1/2 ton), and the "K"
had beefier brakes. These trucks were different than anything else
out at the time and despite being called square, were
aerodynamically efficient.
For consignment a truck with a bit of history. It started out as a
firetruck in Ohio, then was sold off, and some work was done,
mainly on the installation of a new bed from a camper (hence the
hold downs on both sides front and back of the sides of the bed).
Some new fenders, and beefier engine and transmission, and an
interior redux, and give you this high roller with knobby tires, a
lined bed, and 4 wheel power and ground clearance to climb nearly
anything, all the while doing it in retro style. Lots of "ands" in
there!
Exterior
With its new bed now spray lined (Amazon Dynamat) for toughness and
durability, and straight exterior panels bathed in nice red, we are
high and mighty on this build. Add in a chromed Summit Racing bed
installed roll bar, some hold downs, a shiny "B" pillar supporting
the roof and rear slider window, and big mirrors in chrome, we are
now updated. The hood, now fiberglass has dual rear facing gray
striped scoops which carry the gray to the roof line. Some chrome
trimming for the front wheel well surrounds, and the original
grille with an extra LMC grille if you want to install it provided
with this truck. New 31 x 16.5 knobbies which still have their mold
nipples on them are now on all 4 corners. Also bringing up the
front and rear are new bumpers, nice and mirror-like.
Interior
A new seat cover in red crushed velour makes up the single bench on
this truck. This is fronted by an original GM square and rectangle
design dash recovered in red padded vinyl. Door panels once blue,
are now painted in red. Some water damage is on either door at the
bottom of the wing windows. A radio unit is installed, but
currently not hooked up. Red carpet is on the floors, and a crushed
velour headliner to match the bench floats above.
Drivetrain
The original engine has been replaced with a stout 350ci V8 from
1974. This engine has been completely rebuilt, and has headers put
on, as well as a 4-barrel carburetor atop. A TH350 transmission and
a rebuilt transfer case is strapped to this mill, and puts power to
all 4's.
Undercarriage
Although too large for our lift, peering underneath, shows some
surface rust, but solid undercarriage and frame, with rebuilt
springs for front and rear. Transfer case is solid and non leaking,
and exhaust is good.
Drive-Ability
After managing to climb inside, she fired right up with a roar from
the exhaust, and I was off to my mudslinging glory and surprise.
She handles well, stops on a dime, and steers easily. On a sharp
right turn something seemed to rub, but I never could figure out
exactly what it was. Also, when pressing the accelerator firmly to
the floor, it took a bit for the 4-barrel carb to kick in. Radio is
inop, and Ad/C compressor will come with this truck but is not
installed.
High off the ground, higher power, and some new paint and interior,
and this former firefighter is now posed to take you to new
heights, and lows, all in 4x4 style, making some noise, and all
looking like 1976. I picture this truck rolling fast down a dirt
road, flags flying from the roll bar, and making some dust! Our
test track does not have any dirt, so it remained a fantasy, but I
did manage to have it go fast.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
