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04-04-2019, 03:25 PM | #1 |
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Re: New C10 owner
Welcome from Florida also! Very cool RHD
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09-04-2019, 11:05 AM | #2 |
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Re: New C10 owner
Update on my progress:
1) Fit seat belts; 2) DONE: Upgrade to disc brakes with brake servo; 3) DONE: Fit power steering; 4) DONE 50%(Front only): Fit original steel wheels with hubcaps (235/80/16) 5) DONE: Fit 700R4 transmission 6) DONE: Fit aircon and heater. 7) DONE: Convert from floor shifter back to column shifter.[/QUOTE] 8) Fit comprehensive modern instruments.
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09-13-2019, 12:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: New C10 owner
Update on my progress:
1) Fit seat belts; 2) DONE: Upgrade to disc brakes with brake servo; 3) DONE: Fit power steering; 4) DONE: Fit original steel wheels with hubcaps (235/80/16) 5) DONE: Fit 700R4 transmission 6) DONE: Fit aircon and heater. 7) DONE: Convert from floor shifter back to column shifter. 8) Fit comprehensive modern instruments. Getting there...
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Best regards, Philip Chev: '70 C10 (350 V8 / 700R4 ) & '59 Apache ( 235, 3-sp ) Jensen Interceptor '74: Mopar 440(EFI'ed) / 4L60e Jaguar: '72 E-type Coupe V12 & '74 E-type V12 Convertible & '80 XJS V12 |
09-13-2019, 01:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: New C10 owner
Don't forget some pictures!
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09-14-2019, 12:16 PM | #5 |
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Re: New C10 owner
1) Fit seat belts;
2) DONE: Upgrade to disc brakes with brake servo; 3) DONE: Fit power steering; 4) DONE: Fit original steel wheels with hubcaps (235/80/16) 5) DONE: Fit 700R4 transmission 6) DONE: Fit aircon and heater. 7) DONE: Convert from floor shifter back to column shifter. 8) DONE: Fit comprehensive modern instruments.
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Best regards, Philip Chev: '70 C10 (350 V8 / 700R4 ) & '59 Apache ( 235, 3-sp ) Jensen Interceptor '74: Mopar 440(EFI'ed) / 4L60e Jaguar: '72 E-type Coupe V12 & '74 E-type V12 Convertible & '80 XJS V12 |
09-14-2019, 12:24 PM | #6 |
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Re: New C10 owner
Herewith a few pics (not my best) showing the truck with OEM steel wheels (16" x 5J, 5 lug), with 235/85/16 tyres.
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Best regards, Philip Chev: '70 C10 (350 V8 / 700R4 ) & '59 Apache ( 235, 3-sp ) Jensen Interceptor '74: Mopar 440(EFI'ed) / 4L60e Jaguar: '72 E-type Coupe V12 & '74 E-type V12 Convertible & '80 XJS V12 |
09-14-2019, 12:33 PM | #7 |
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Re: New C10 owner
Two poorly pics of the new dash with VDO instruments. I'll try again in daylight.
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Best regards, Philip Chev: '70 C10 (350 V8 / 700R4 ) & '59 Apache ( 235, 3-sp ) Jensen Interceptor '74: Mopar 440(EFI'ed) / 4L60e Jaguar: '72 E-type Coupe V12 & '74 E-type V12 Convertible & '80 XJS V12 |
01-06-2020, 01:53 PM | #8 |
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Re: New C10 owner
Update:
1) DONE: Fit seat belts; 2) DONE: Upgrade to disc brakes with brake servo; 3) DONE: Fit power steering; 4) DONE: Fit original steel wheels with hubcaps (235/80/16) 5) DONE: Fit 700R4 transmission 6) DONE: Fit aircon and heater. 7) DONE: Convert from floor shifter back to column shifter. 8) DONE: Fit comprehensive modern instruments.[/QUOTE] Next on the list: 1) Install adjustable brake balancer (too much braking to the rear wheels) 2) Fit stepside bin. Current condition of the bin below.
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Best regards, Philip Chev: '70 C10 (350 V8 / 700R4 ) & '59 Apache ( 235, 3-sp ) Jensen Interceptor '74: Mopar 440(EFI'ed) / 4L60e Jaguar: '72 E-type Coupe V12 & '74 E-type V12 Convertible & '80 XJS V12 |
01-06-2020, 03:05 PM | #9 |
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Re: New C10 owner
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Looks good Philip. You are doing a great job on the build of your truck. LockDoc
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09-14-2019, 12:35 PM | #10 |
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Re: New C10 owner
Next is seat belts. Never thought I would feel so unsafe driving without them....
I really hope the shoulder bracket mounts will be found behind the roof lining (which extends down the pillers).
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Best regards, Philip Chev: '70 C10 (350 V8 / 700R4 ) & '59 Apache ( 235, 3-sp ) Jensen Interceptor '74: Mopar 440(EFI'ed) / 4L60e Jaguar: '72 E-type Coupe V12 & '74 E-type V12 Convertible & '80 XJS V12 |
09-14-2019, 12:50 PM | #11 |
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Re: New C10 owner
Thanks for the pics. Looking good!
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07-24-2020, 03:56 PM | #12 |
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Re: New C10 owner
Nice truck you have done a lot of work to it
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