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Miggy · 02-09-2010, 10:24 AM

Hello all, my name is Miguel but all my friends call me Miggy or Mig I'm 21 in July I was born in Perth Australia and have been here all my life my parents came to Australia to live from Portugal roughly 24 years ago.

I have loved cars since I can ever remember, I used to have brand loyalty when i was younger (Ford or imports etc) but now I love everything weather it be a jap import or an American muscle car.

I picked up a 68 C20 the other day and I love it, it's a great drive and certainly gets plenty of looks.

It's running the original 350 with a mild cam, Holly manifold, 750vac/sec carby, headers, T400 box with a shiftkit and B&M shifter through a dayna diff. With disks brakes at the front.

I was thinking of getting a crate motor but I do really like that the original block is still in the car so I'm a bit undecided at the moment. Although more power is defiantly on the agenda

But first I want to improve the brakes some more with disks at the back and lower it with some new wheels.

I have already learn so much from reading a few threads so bear with me and get ready for many stupid questions hahaha.

and here is my *jap crap* as some people like to call it

It has roughly 500+hp at the engine and is a great cruiser.

dan42 · 02-09-2010, 11:18 AM

Very nice truck. I'm not sure what to say about the car with the curtains in the back and beers in the drink holders, although it looks like a very nice ride. It's not something you could get away with in the U.S. Welcome to the boards and congrats on your purchase - sounds like you have some great plans for your truck. There are other people from down under here as well - jump into the forums as you see fit!

**too much stuff** · 02-09-2010, 05:04 PM

I like the truck. Too bad the steering wheel is on the wrong side... HAHA. Over here that looks like it would be a 69 cst. Disk brakes were standard in 1971 on the front, so i assume it was updated at some point. Any chance to get a picture of the option list inside the glove box door?
Welcome to the board, Eric

*sharpie1972* · 02-09-2010, 06:39 PM

Welcome, I spent 3 months in New Zealand and only saw one 67-72 truck! Although I did have similar curtains in my camper van and plenty of beer!Hopefully Australia provides a bit better representation of our beloved trucks. Glad to have you aboard. Dennis

Sillyoldman · 02-09-2010, 11:45 PM

Everything is backwards except for the ignition? That is a key chain I see right? Cool truck.

Miggy · 02-17-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by too much stuff

I like the truck. Too bad the steering wheel is on the wrong side... HAHA. Over here that looks like it would be a 69 cst. Disk brakes were standard in 1971 on the front, so i assume it was updated at some point. Any chance to get a picture of the option list inside the glove box door?
Welcome to the board, Eric

Well I don't have a key to the glove box hahaha so i will be getting a locksmith on it soon, so it is possibly a 69?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sillyoldman

Everything is backwards except for the ignition? That is a key chain I see right? Cool truck.

Yes, you are correct.

Thanks for the comments, I will start a build thread when I get the ball rolling on it

1ATony · 02-10-2010, 12:15 PM

welcome to the site,nice truck.

Miggy · 02-17-2010, 09:00 AM

ok I got the glove box open and here is the option list can anyone tell what year it is from this?

02-09-2010, 10:24 AM	#1
Miggy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia! Posts: 6	Hello from Australia Hello all, my name is Miguel but all my friends call me Miggy or Mig I'm 21 in July I was born in Perth Australia and have been here all my life my parents came to Australia to live from Portugal roughly 24 years ago. I have loved cars since I can ever remember, I used to have brand loyalty when i was younger (Ford or imports etc) but now I love everything weather it be a jap import or an American muscle car. I picked up a 68 C20 the other day and I love it, it's a great drive and certainly gets plenty of looks. It's running the original 350 with a mild cam, Holly manifold, 750vac/sec carby, headers, T400 box with a shiftkit and B&M shifter through a dayna diff. With disks brakes at the front. I was thinking of getting a crate motor but I do really like that the original block is still in the car so I'm a bit undecided at the moment. Although more power is defiantly on the agenda But first I want to improve the brakes some more with disks at the back and lower it with some new wheels. I have already learn so much from reading a few threads so bear with me and get ready for many stupid questions hahaha. and here is my jap crap as some people like to call it It has roughly 500+hp at the engine and is a great cruiser. __________________ 68 ex custom camper 92 2JZGTE Aristo/GS300 454rwhp 93 Corolla Last edited by Miggy; 02-09-2010 at 10:28 AM.

02-09-2010, 11:18 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Hello from Australia Very nice truck. I'm not sure what to say about the car with the curtains in the back and beers in the drink holders, although it looks like a very nice ride. It's not something you could get away with in the U.S. Welcome to the boards and congrats on your purchase - sounds like you have some great plans for your truck. There are other people from down under here as well - jump into the forums as you see fit! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

02-09-2010, 05:04 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: Hello from Australia I like the truck. Too bad the steering wheel is on the wrong side... HAHA. Over here that looks like it would be a 69 cst. Disk brakes were standard in 1971 on the front, so i assume it was updated at some point. Any chance to get a picture of the option list inside the glove box door? Welcome to the board, Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-09-2010, 06:39 PM	#4
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: Hello from Australia Welcome, I spent 3 months in New Zealand and only saw one 67-72 truck! Although I did have similar curtains in my camper van and plenty of beer!Hopefully Australia provides a bit better representation of our beloved trucks. Glad to have you aboard. Dennis Last edited by sharpie1972; 02-09-2010 at 06:40 PM.

02-09-2010, 11:45 PM	#5
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Hello from Australia Everything is backwards except for the ignition? That is a key chain I see right? Cool truck. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

02-10-2010, 12:15 PM	#7
1ATony Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pepperell,Mass Posts: 724	Re: Hello from Australia welcome to the site,nice truck.

02-17-2010, 09:00 AM	#8
Miggy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia! Posts: 6	Re: Hello from Australia ok I got the glove box open and here is the option list can anyone tell what year it is from this? __________________ 68 ex custom camper 92 2JZGTE Aristo/GS300 454rwhp 93 Corolla



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