1978 k20 project worth it?

[78green machine]

Hi im not necessarily new to square bodies because my whole family has had squarbodies my whole life ranging from 73 to 87. I love these old trucks and im getting my grandfathers 78 k20 custom deluxe,but the bad is that shes been sitting for about 15 or so years and is pretty rust the worst is the cab floor its pretty rotted. The truck will need a new bed also but the frame and fenders are salvageable. I was wondering how deep am i getting myself into is it worth it? I would love to see it up and running again as so would my grandfather.

 

[Georgeb]

Post up some pics.....

 

[78green machine]

I do not have pictures at this time but when i do i will post. But i can say the floor is almost completely rotted through and i wouldnt trust to put all of your weight on it...the bed no doubt needs replaced.What i was wondereing is if i could salvage the cab by maybe welding in a new floor panel?

 

[Georgeb]

Lots of guys replace entire floors and save cabs. there are a lot of parts available so sure you could save it.

 

[78green machine]

Do you think if I found a cab in a junkyard I could cut out the floor if the cab was not salvageable and the floor was? And put it in my cab?

 

[78green machine]

Any other tips that anyone could throw my way? It would mean alot if somebody could give me some tips on making this thing road worthy again.I will be posting pictures of the truck as soon as I can

 

[Georgeb]

Get some pics up and plenty of folks will reply with ideas and suggestions.

 

[78green machine]

Ok can do I will as soon as I can thanks for the reply.

 

[1973c10]

Welcome

 

[78green machine]

Got some pictures of my truck. This is the worst part the rocker panels floor pan and cab. I want to save the cab but the bed and fenders I will replace. I just want to be able to save the cab can i ? I will post more later

 

[bucket]

I'm sure that's a scary sight for some of the southern and western members here. But yes, if you have some time and a welder, you can save the cab. The rockers (inner and outer), floor pan and cab supports are all available.

 

[78green machine]

Well it has holes on the roof too how they got there I have no clue. It needs alot of work and yes I do have access to welders and can weld.

 

[1973c10]

Maybe this will help

http://www.lmctruck.com/features/cc/CCCRP.htm?gclid=COeSp4_0rcsCFUdlfgodc1oKuA

Anything is possible just take your time
and have patience

 

[Mr Clean]

from N.E.

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