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    Light white smoke and backfire at high RPM or under load

    Getting a ‘73 K20 running that had been parked since 2005. I rebuilt the carb, replaced the plugs and ignition wires, checked the points and condenser, and have the timing set for 4 BTDC. I also changed the oil, drained the old fuel, and ran fresh gas through the pump to push out any old gas...
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    Retrofitting a 79-87 bed on a 73

    Hi Folks, I am starting work on my Dad’s 73 K20 Fleetside. The bed is in pretty rough shape and am mulling options. Rust is typical but not terrible. I could cut out and replace the worst sections. But I’d still be left with an inner bed banged up from years of hauling wood. I don’t think I...
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    K20 Wheel/Tire Confirmation

    Hi Folks, I am getting my Dad's '73 K20 Custom back on road. I'll be doing some restoration, but I would also like to drive the truck while working on it. The old Sears tires are heavily cracked. I can't even imagine how old they are. The truck was last registered in 2005. The tires are 9.5 -...
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    Hiya Folks, new owner, battery, oil, and filter recommendations

    Hi Folks, I recently inherited my Dad's 73 K20 pickup, and I think this forum may end up being a great resource! My Dad bought the truck new in 73, and I drove it all through high school. It was a farm truck used periodically, and I don't think it has been started for 5 to 10 years. My hope is...

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