Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ben Moras · 04-06-2016, 03:22 PM

Hello from Australia,

Proud new owner of a 1970 C10

swb.

Specs
350 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

Ben Moras · 04-06-2016, 03:24 PM

More

Ben Moras · 04-06-2016, 03:27 PM

Some more

frenchy51 · 04-07-2016, 06:50 AM

Welcome to the forum! Lots of good info to be found here.

Ben Moras · 04-07-2016, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frenchy51

Welcome to the forum! Lots of good info to be found here.

Thanks

Ben Moras · 04-07-2016, 07:44 AM

Got the dash lights working

Ben Moras · 04-07-2016, 07:46 AM

First big drive tomorrow , got the mandatory tool kit as lucky charm

**truckster** · 04-06-2016, 04:08 PM

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.

Ben Moras · 04-06-2016, 04:24 PM

Hi Truckster

Where do I find there contact details? Kind of new to forums?

**truckster** · 04-06-2016, 05:03 PM

This thread might help:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339483

By the way, nice truck!

Ben Moras · 04-06-2016, 06:08 PM

thanks,
i will check out the link now

hdff · 04-06-2016, 07:49 PM

Nice truck! Welcome from the great state of Texas!!

Ben Moras · 04-06-2016, 08:45 PM

Thanks hdff, very happy with it.

Wizo · 04-06-2016, 09:01 PM

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.

Ben Moras · 04-06-2016, 09:03 PM

Hi Wizo, i will try and contact them now
thanks

swamp rat · 04-07-2016, 12:09 AM

Wrongside thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=wrongside

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-07-2016, 12:52 AM

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.

Ben Moras · 04-07-2016, 04:58 AM

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

Ben Moras · 04-07-2016, 04:59 AM

:http://www.pacperformance.com.au/car...rx3-coupe.aspx

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 04-07-2016, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Moras

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

Very cool video. 7 seconds........Spooky fast. One car blew off its hood and fender......Ha!

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.

Ben Moras · 04-07-2016, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Very cool video. 7 seconds........Spooky fast. One car blew off its hood and fender......Ha!

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.

probably for the best

Andy4639 · 04-08-2016, 03:55 PM

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.

Ben Moras · 04-08-2016, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

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.

Thanks , I will start looking around

phillip123hastings · 04-07-2016, 06:09 AM

Welcome on board! Nice C10!

Ben Moras · 04-07-2016, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillip123hastings

Welcome on board! Nice C10!

Thanks

04-06-2016, 03:22 PM	#1
Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 Hello from Australia, Proud new owner of a 1970 C10 swb. Specs 350 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 Attached Images

04-06-2016, 03:24 PM	#2
Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 More Attached Images

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Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 Some more Attached Images

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frenchy51 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orland, Nor-Cal Posts: 617	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 Welcome to the forum! Lots of good info to be found here. __________________ 1972 Highlander PAC B 400BB-SOLD 1974 K5 Blazer-6.0 swap 1974 C20 Long Bed 454 1977 GMC HeavyHalf several adopted orphans

04-07-2016, 07:44 AM	#6
Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 Got the dash lights working Attached Images

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Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 First big drive tomorrow , got the mandatory tool kit as lucky charm Attached Images

04-06-2016, 04:08 PM	#8
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,868	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.

04-06-2016, 04:24 PM	#9
Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 Hi Truckster Where do I find there contact details? Kind of new to forums?

04-06-2016, 05:03 PM	#10
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,868	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!

04-06-2016, 06:08 PM	#11
Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 thanks, i will check out the link now

04-06-2016, 07:49 PM	#12
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 Nice truck! Welcome from the great state of Texas!! __________________ 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

04-06-2016, 08:45 PM	#13
Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 Thanks hdff, very happy with it.

04-06-2016, 09:01 PM	#14
Wizo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 274	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. __________________ 1970 3/4 ton long box GMC !968 C10 short stepside (Papa's Old Lorry) 2006 2500 HD Silverado Duramax/Alison

04-06-2016, 09:03 PM	#15
Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 Hi Wizo, i will try and contact them now thanks

04-07-2016, 12:09 AM	#16
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 Wrongside thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=wrongside __________________ 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	#17
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,188	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. __________________ 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.

04-07-2016, 04:58 AM	#18
Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	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

04-07-2016, 04:59 AM	#19
Ben Moras Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sydney,NSW,Australia Posts: 70	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 :http://www.pacperformance.com.au/car...rx3-coupe.aspx

04-08-2016, 03:55 PM	#22
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	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. __________________ 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.

04-07-2016, 06:09 AM	#24
phillip123hastings Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 48	Re: Hello from Australia, new owner C10 1970 Welcome on board! Nice C10!

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