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see ten · 07-01-2008, 09:02 AM

I saw this while at the Goodguys show in Nashville. I just wanted to share these with those of you who don't make it to the 67-72 section where I posted my show coverage pics.

Tim64 · 07-01-2008, 09:13 AM

Very cool! Man I wonder how hard it would be to drive that shifting with your left hand? I bet it would take some getting use to.
Tim

Rogue 64 · 07-01-2008, 10:22 AM

Nice to see that, thanks for the pics.

joe231 · 07-01-2008, 12:03 PM

Is that custom? that dash is cool!

jonzcustomshop · 07-01-2008, 12:13 PM

I would say it is original, either a us rural mail truck?, or most likely an import from england,new zealand, or australia.

see ten · 07-01-2008, 12:34 PM

I heard the owner telling someone that it was built to be exported but for whatever reason it never left the country. Who knows??

joe231 · 07-01-2008, 01:34 PM

it appears to have no heater?? what is the knob under the glove box door. I like the look of the dash with no radio holes!

jkaylor68gmc · 07-01-2008, 02:11 PM

That truck is nice. Blewitt builds a nice car!

ClassicAutoResto · 07-01-2008, 05:59 PM

Maybe Phildooney can tell us if that style is around his area.

63sbssbbw · 07-01-2008, 09:43 PM

Really cool stuff....Any RHD gmc's out there??

**Captainfab** · 07-02-2008, 12:13 AM

That's cool....definitely would some getting used to shifting with your left hand. I'd probably be grinding gears thinking I was flipping on the turn signal

I have to say that looks strange without any heater controls and no radio opening. I've seen a couple with the radio delete plate but never one that was not cutout at the factory. It is really clean looking though. There appears to be a defroster hose or something coming from behind the glove box. That knob below the glove box may be for a heater of somekind. I'm curious to see what's under the hood of this truck.

6066gmcguy · 07-02-2008, 06:46 AM

This one was on eBay a while back, here are the pics of the right hand drive setup. the auction said it was an export but they sold it new to a guy for use on a rural mail route. Is this the same truck? you be the judge. look at that mark on the heater control delete plate.....

Frizzle Fry · 07-02-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 6066gmcguy

This one was on eBay a while back, here are the pics of the right hand drive setup. the auction said it was an export but they sold it new to a guy for use on a rural mail route. Is this the same truck? you be the judge. look at that mark on the heater control delete plate.....

Awesome post See Ten and good memory there 6066gmcguy. I like what the new owner has done with it

Tim64 · 07-02-2008, 09:41 AM

Sure looks like the same truck. Very cool!

64c20crewcab · 07-02-2008, 02:09 PM

Thats sweet. I was chattin with a truckin buddy on Sunday - he sent me these pics of a RHD on ebay from a while back.
Not as clean a the previous shown here. MOre of a home made setup? None the less - an intersting truck it is...

*1974k5blazer* · 07-02-2008, 03:18 PM

interesting! i i like the rally's they look good!

63sbssbbw · 07-02-2008, 08:12 PM

1st and 2nd truck sure look like the same truck to me
check decal on fender extension(cab corner)
T

64c20crewcab · 07-02-2008, 08:40 PM

1st 2 sets of photos are the same truck. Also look at the marking on the heater delete location also the wear on the steering wheel.

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Originally Posted by 63sbssbbw

1st and 2nd truck sure look like the same truck to me
check decal on fender extension(cab corner)
T

Phildooney · 07-03-2008, 08:13 AM

Nice to see one with RHD. Seen a few in England with RHD, but they are harder to sell over here. People want American vehicles to be as they should be ie, with LHD. You soon get use to driving next to the kerb, and people tend to move out of the way!
Some RHD American trucks/cars come from Australia, South Africa, and I think some were built in Belgium. Lot,s of RHD mopar cars here and there is even a Aussie Car club that turns up at some of the major shows.

07-01-2008, 09:02 AM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Right hand drive. I saw this while at the Goodguys show in Nashville. I just wanted to share these with those of you who don't make it to the 67-72 section where I posted my show coverage pics.

07-01-2008, 09:13 AM	#2
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Right hand drive. Very cool! Man I wonder how hard it would be to drive that shifting with your left hand? I bet it would take some getting use to. Tim

07-01-2008, 10:22 AM	#3
Rogue 64 Ol' Blue Viking Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: north of Baton Rouge Posts: 172	Re: Right hand drive. Nice to see that, thanks for the pics. __________________ Driving Paw-paws truck into the Sunset!

07-01-2008, 12:03 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Right hand drive. Is that custom? that dash is cool! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-01-2008, 12:13 PM	#5
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Right hand drive. I would say it is original, either a us rural mail truck?, or most likely an import from england,new zealand, or australia.

07-01-2008, 12:34 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Right hand drive. I heard the owner telling someone that it was built to be exported but for whatever reason it never left the country. Who knows??

07-01-2008, 01:34 PM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Right hand drive. it appears to have no heater?? what is the knob under the glove box door. I like the look of the dash with no radio holes! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-01-2008, 02:11 PM	#8
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Right hand drive. That truck is nice. Blewitt builds a nice car! __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-01-2008, 05:59 PM	#9
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Right hand drive. Maybe Phildooney can tell us if that style is around his area.

07-01-2008, 09:43 PM	#10
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07-02-2008, 12:13 AM	#11
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07-02-2008, 06:46 AM	#12
6066gmcguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 134	Re: Right hand drive. This one was on eBay a while back, here are the pics of the right hand drive setup. the auction said it was an export but they sold it new to a guy for use on a rural mail route. Is this the same truck? you be the judge. look at that mark on the heater control delete plate..... Attached Images __________________ Jolly ~ The 6066 GMC Guy Try the 6066 GMC Guy Facebook Page Jolly's Truck & Car Show Page! Last edited by 6066gmcguy; 07-02-2008 at 06:52 AM. Reason: added i more info

07-02-2008, 09:41 AM	#14
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Right hand drive. Sure looks like the same truck. Very cool!

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64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: Right hand drive. Thats sweet. I was chattin with a truckin buddy on Sunday - he sent me these pics of a RHD on ebay from a while back. Not as clean a the previous shown here. MOre of a home made setup? None the less - an intersting truck it is... Attached Images __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427 Last edited by 64c20crewcab; 07-02-2008 at 02:11 PM.

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07-02-2008, 08:12 PM	#17
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Right hand drive. 1st and 2nd truck sure look like the same truck to me check decal on fender extension(cab corner) T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

07-03-2008, 08:13 AM	#19
Phildooney Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Coast of England Posts: 119	Re: Right hand drive. Nice to see one with RHD. Seen a few in England with RHD, but they are harder to sell over here. People want American vehicles to be as they should be ie, with LHD. You soon get use to driving next to the kerb, and people tend to move out of the way! Some RHD American trucks/cars come from Australia, South Africa, and I think some were built in Belgium. Lot,s of RHD mopar cars here and there is even a Aussie Car club that turns up at some of the major shows.

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