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Old 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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Old 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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Chev: '70 C10 (350 V8 / 700R4 ) & '59 Apache ( 235, 3-sp )
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Jaguar: '72 E-type Coupe V12 & '74 E-type V12 Convertible & '80 XJS V12
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Old 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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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
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Old 09-13-2019, 01:44 PM   #4
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Re: New C10 owner

Don't forget some pictures!
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Old 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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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
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Old 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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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
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Old 09-14-2019, 12:33 PM   #7
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Two poorly pics of the new dash with VDO instruments. I'll try again in daylight.
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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
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Old 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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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
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Old 01-06-2020, 03:05 PM   #9
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Looks good Philip. You are doing a great job on the build of your truck.

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Old 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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Jensen Interceptor '74: Mopar 440(EFI'ed) / 4L60e
Jaguar: '72 E-type Coupe V12 & '74 E-type V12 Convertible & '80 XJS V12
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Old 09-14-2019, 12:50 PM   #11
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Thanks for the pics. Looking good!
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Old 07-24-2020, 03:56 PM   #12
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Nice truck you have done a lot of work to it

It is the 5 th digit of the vin that specify year of truck

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