Mexican C10 SWB truck???? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 04-12-2022, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuymendez

Attachment 2185034Just purchased a 71 Mexican C10. Thinking about replacing the bed but would also like to keep it all original with the exception of the engine. It seems like it’s all original with the exception of the paint. I have a Mexican title that indicates the original color and drive train, which is a 292 in line 6 with a 4 speed transmission.

Nice looking truck.

I would leave it all original if it was me....

Just my 2¢ worth.

LockDoc

Chuymendez · 04-12-2022, 07:20 PM

My initial intention was to leave everything original and that bed is growing on me. But I don't think I can use it as a daily driver with that 4 speed transmission so I was thinking of an LS swap.

**68bowtie** · 04-12-2022, 10:11 PM

I’m a vote for originality as well. I believe these are some of the most rare c10’s, at least in the states.

Do you happen to have photos of the original SPID and gauge cluster? Does it have a heater delete?

Mid-Pack · 04-13-2022, 09:46 AM

Original would be cool. But with the traffic speeds in the Phoenix area, not sure it would be so cool. But I would give it a go before committing to the LS swap combo. Problem is you might make it so nice, you`ll be worried about driving it daily and make it a weekend cruiser. Nice problem to have.

**special-K** · 04-13-2022, 11:33 AM

I would never change that bed. You have something unique and special for north of the border. You would get all the attention at any truck event

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Originally Posted by special-K

Those numbers are a different format than USA market trucks. Not sure what to tell you. It is odd that the VIN plates are screwed on.

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Originally Posted by Bigdav160

I don't find the screws odd at all. "Rosettes" were not universal

Sorry, but I have no idea what you are saying and can't understand why you don't think a screwed on VIN-plate is odd.

Chuymendez · 04-15-2022, 04:59 PM

I've been driving it to work, and it its not too bad. I have ordered a sending unit because my fuel indicator is dead. I also believe to have an exhaust leak, there is ticking noise coming from underneath the cab. My next project is to rebuild the carburetor and identify exactly where the noise is coming from. I think I will slowly work with what I have and maybe down the road I will reconsider the LS swap.

Chuymendez · 04-15-2022, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

I’m a vote for originality as well. I believe these are some of the most rare c10’s, at least in the states.

Do you happen to have photos of the original SPID and gauge cluster? Does it have a heater delete?

I will take some over the weekend and post them.

Chuymendez · 04-15-2022, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

I’m a vote for originality as well. I believe these are some of the most rare c10’s, at least in the states.

Do you happen to have photos of the original SPID and gauge cluster? Does it have a heater delete?

This is the SPID which is on what I believe is the equivalent of a title in Mexico
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**68bowtie** · 04-16-2022, 12:04 AM

Wow that's pretty cool. 46,000 pesos! Is there anything on the inside of the glove box door, or is that it?

Here's what I get from a translator:

a truck model cs-10703, pickup type, gold / silver color, v / gray, transmission-syncromesh, two-tone paint, waist-??? safety, rear suspension - leaf spring, 292 engine, radio and antenna - manueles, IMMSA bodywork,, pickkup, - fleetside 1.8? Mts., in the d canti-dad of:

**special-K** · 04-16-2022, 07:53 AM

Is the bed 1.8 meters, maybe?

**68bowtie** · 04-16-2022, 10:09 AM

Aha! Nice work that went right over my head.

**Steeveedee** · 04-16-2022, 10:14 AM

" waist-??? safety" maybe means seat belts?

**special-K** · 04-16-2022, 12:16 PM

Ah si, los

Muelle de hojas es leaf springs

Chuymendez · 04-16-2022, 05:29 PM

Yes, the translation is accurate. Cinturones de seguridad translates to safety belts and the 1.82 mts would equal to a 6ft bed. I haven't had time to check the glove box or to take a picture of the gauge cluster, it's all in Spanish.

You guys don't happen to know or have a picture of a pickup truck with those two paint colors? I would like to see if that could be a possibility when I get to the point of the bodywork.

Beaumont@ · 04-17-2022, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuymendez

Attachment 2185034Just purchased a 71 Mexican C10. Thinking about replacing the bed but would also like to keep it all original with the exception of the engine. It seems like it’s all original with the exception of the paint. I have a Mexican title that indicates the original color and drive train, which is a 292 in line 6 with a 4 speed transmission.

nice truck

04-12-2022, 07:20 PM	#27
Chuymendez Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 8	Re: Mexican C10 SWB truck???? My initial intention was to leave everything original and that bed is growing on me. But I don't think I can use it as a daily driver with that 4 speed transmission so I was thinking of an LS swap.

04-12-2022, 10:11 PM	#28
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,801	Re: Mexican C10 SWB truck???? I’m a vote for originality as well. I believe these are some of the most rare c10’s, at least in the states. Do you happen to have photos of the original SPID and gauge cluster? Does it have a heater delete? __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

04-13-2022, 09:46 AM	#29
Mid-Pack Registered User Join Date: May 2021 Location: SoCal Posts: 126	Re: Mexican C10 SWB truck???? Original would be cool. But with the traffic speeds in the Phoenix area, not sure it would be so cool. But I would give it a go before committing to the LS swap combo. Problem is you might make it so nice, you`ll be worried about driving it daily and make it a weekend cruiser. Nice problem to have.

04-15-2022, 04:59 PM	#31
Chuymendez Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 8	Re: Mexican C10 SWB truck???? I've been driving it to work, and it its not too bad. I have ordered a sending unit because my fuel indicator is dead. I also believe to have an exhaust leak, there is ticking noise coming from underneath the cab. My next project is to rebuild the carburetor and identify exactly where the noise is coming from. I think I will slowly work with what I have and maybe down the road I will reconsider the LS swap.

04-16-2022, 12:04 AM	#34
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,801	Re: Mexican C10 SWB truck???? Wow that's pretty cool. 46,000 pesos! Is there anything on the inside of the glove box door, or is that it? Here's what I get from a translator: a truck model cs-10703, pickup type, gold / silver color, v / gray, transmission-syncromesh, two-tone paint, waist-??? safety, rear suspension - leaf spring, 292 engine, radio and antenna - manueles, IMMSA bodywork,, pickkup, - fleetside 1.8? Mts., in the d canti-dad of: __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

04-16-2022, 07:53 AM	#35
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Mexican C10 SWB truck???? Is the bed 1.8 meters, maybe? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-16-2022, 10:09 AM	#36
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,801	Re: Mexican C10 SWB truck???? Aha! Nice work that went right over my head. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Thank you all so far you are angels!! Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

04-16-2022, 10:14 AM	#37
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,724	Re: Mexican C10 SWB truck???? " waist-??? safety" maybe means seat belts? __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

04-16-2022, 12:16 PM	#38
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Mexican C10 SWB truck???? Ah si, los Muelle de hojas es leaf springs __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-16-2022, 05:29 PM	#39
Chuymendez Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 8	Re: Mexican C10 SWB truck???? Yes, the translation is accurate. Cinturones de seguridad translates to safety belts and the 1.82 mts would equal to a 6ft bed. I haven't had time to check the glove box or to take a picture of the gauge cluster, it's all in Spanish. You guys don't happen to know or have a picture of a pickup truck with those two paint colors? I would like to see if that could be a possibility when I get to the point of the bodywork.

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