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04-06-2016, 03:22 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
Posts: 70
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Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Hello from Australia,
Proud new owner of a 1970 C10 swb. Specs350 3 speed 350 auto The car needs some love, but that's half the fun. I have already done exhaust mods and I am looking to turn it into a great cruse car. Body seams ok. Chassis also. The suspension needs work, but nothing to bad. Every time I drive it I smile, so I think it's love, ha ha This is my first USA truck and so far very happy. You guys are very lucky over there . Question Where are some good parts supplies? Does anybody know of any other Australians on this site that have similar cars? Anybody have and chassis diagrams, panel diagrams, How do I post more than one picture? I look forward to hearing from everybody. Regards Ben |
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04-06-2016, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
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04-06-2016, 03:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Some more
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04-07-2016, 06:50 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Orland, Nor-Cal
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Welcome to the forum! Lots of good info to be found here.
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1972 Highlander PAC B 400BB-SOLD 1974 K5 Blazer-6.0 swap 1974 C20 Long Bed 454 1977 GMC HeavyHalf several adopted orphans |
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04-07-2016, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
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04-07-2016, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Got the dash lights working
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04-07-2016, 07:46 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
First big drive tomorrow , got the mandatory tool kit as lucky charm
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04-06-2016, 04:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
Posts: 7,982
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Welcome to the board! I'm pretty sure there's at least one other Aussie on here, but I can't remember his name.
As far as parts suppliers, board members are a pretty good bet because 1. They use the parts they sell, and 2. Their reputations are made or broken on the board, and 3. Board members are generally really good guys and gals. |
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04-06-2016, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Hi Truckster
Where do I find there contact details? Kind of new to forums? |
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04-06-2016, 05:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
This thread might help:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339483 By the way, nice truck! |
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04-06-2016, 06:08 PM
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Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
thanks,
i will check out the link now |
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04-06-2016, 07:49 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: pasadena,TEXAS
Posts: 880
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Nice truck! Welcome from the great state of Texas!!
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1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 |
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04-06-2016, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Thanks hdff, very happy with it.
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04-06-2016, 09:01 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Look for a fella in the members list that goes by Russ.W. I believe his project is called Wrongside. There is also a Kiwi by the name of Billhilly He says he lives on an island just to your right.
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04-06-2016, 09:03 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Hi Wizo, i will try and contact them now
thanks |
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04-07-2016, 12:09 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Spanaway
Posts: 8,451
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
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Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's |
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04-07-2016, 12:52 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Nevada
Posts: 7,329
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Welcome Australia........Completely off topic, but I hear Mazda RX2s are quite a collectors item in Australia. I had one, it was my first car. Funnest car I've ever driven, by far. Guess I shouldn't have rolled it huh? Anyway, rare as can be in the states, I haven't seen one in 30+ years........BUT........yesterday I was getting ready for work, there's a road above our house......I've heard that engine before and look up.......SNAP!........It was gone in a flash, but there's no mistaking that rear-end.
Wouldn't mind owning another someday, but locating parts.........kind of a deterrent.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 04-07-2016 at 11:39 AM. |
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04-07-2016, 04:58 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Hi 71 Chevyshortbed402 ,
yes they are a great car, very collectable . 2 of my mates have them, one is a street car but runs a 5l v8 the other is a rx3 drag car and does 7 seconds, link below :http://www.pacperformance.com.au/car...barnett-s-rx3- coupe.aspx nice to meet you |
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04-07-2016, 04:59 AM
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Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
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04-07-2016, 11:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Nevada
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
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I was an awful driver in that car. Swing around corners on two wheels, 145 MPH @ night. Probably saved my life by rolling it on a dirt road & 35 MPH.
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Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025 Last edited by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402; 04-07-2016 at 11:48 AM. |
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04-07-2016, 06:17 PM
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
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probably for the best |
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04-08-2016, 03:55 PM
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Old member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
Posts: 19,945
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Hello from South Carolina. Nice looking truck you got.
Vendors page here and send in your $25.00 to list adds for parts and buy them. You can't beat this site for info and for help. 
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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04-08-2016, 04:24 PM
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
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04-07-2016, 06:09 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
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Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970
Welcome on board! Nice C10!
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04-07-2016, 07:38 AM
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