1970 C10 - Dream come true - Project "The Rebirth"

[ZUBZ]

HI All,

Apologies I have not taken a lot of pictures, been really busy at work recently and also with wife being pregnant and due in Jan 2013 I dont get much time on weekends and I have other duties...

Here are some pics of the VIN tags and paint codes and trim code etc...

[yuccales]

Your truck is cool! Keep the pics coming.

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by yuccales

Your truck is cool! Keep the pics coming.

thanks Yuccales, will do. I see you have some lovely trucks in your avatar. Do you have a thread where I can see pics ?

[yuccales]

Originally Posted by ZUBZ

thanks Yuccales, will do. I see you have some lovely trucks in your avatar. Do you have a thread where I can see pics ?

Hey ZUBZ, Don't have any build threads, but I have posted some pics in the "Payload" thread, and "One heck of a gift" which explains how I came about the '70. Look foward to your pics!

[bopper_702]

cool find ... first time ever seeing that tail gate... unusual ... but pretty cool

[Russ.W.]

Nice truck mate. Congrats. Definitely subscribed to this thread.


Do have some questions and a favour to ask.

You mention it's a 3sp column shift truck. When it was converted to RHD, did they swap gearboxes to one with the cover/linkage mounts on the right-hand side? or did they use the original box with left side cover/mounts?

If it's still the gearbox with the left side cover/mounts, could I impose on you to take photo's of the entire linkage system? How the rods connect to the gearbox, how they connect to the column - and most importantly, how they cross-over from the column on the right of the truck, to the gearbox cover on the left.

I recently purchased fellow forum member Leadfoot-Vanners factory RHD '67.

It too was an original 3spd column shift vehicle but was converted to floor shift many moons ago, and unfortunately the rods & linkages for the column set-up are long gone.

Ideally I'd like to revert it back to column, but would love to get an idea on how they crossed the linkages over - from right side to left side. It' easy enough for me to grab a local 3spd GM box with the cover plate on the right, but if the current gearbox is fine and in good working order, I'd prefer to spend my limited money on things that actually need it.

Appreciate any help you can give. Best of luck with the build mate.

Cheers!

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by Russ.W.

Nice truck mate. Congrats. Definitely subscribed to this thread.


Do have some questions and a favour to ask.

You mention it's a 3sp column shift truck. When it was converted to RHD, did they swap gearboxes to one with the cover/linkage mounts on the right-hand side? or did they use the original box with left side cover/mounts?

If it's still the gearbox with the left side cover/mounts, could I impose on you to take photo's of the entire linkage system? How the rods connect to the gearbox, how they connect to the column - and most importantly, how they cross-over from the column on the right of the truck, to the gearbox cover on the left.

I recently purchased fellow forum member Leadfoot-Vanners factory RHD '67.

It too was an original 3spd column shift vehicle but was converted to floor shift many moons ago, and unfortunately the rods & linkages for the column set-up are long gone.

Ideally I'd like to revert it back to column, but would love to get an idea on how they crossed the linkages over - from right side to left side. It' easy enough for me to grab a local 3spd GM box with the cover plate on the right, but if the current gearbox is fine and in good working order, I'd prefer to spend my limited money on things that actually need it.

Appreciate any help you can give. Best of luck with the build mate.

Cheers!

Thanks Russ and apologies for the delayed reply.

I will be glad to assist in anyway.

From my limited knowledge on these trucks and conversions and from what I can see everything is left intact and original except for the linkages which run from the left to the right, I will take pictures for you regarding the setup and if you need more I will be happy to take.

I will post them on the forum and also if you wish you can send me a PM with your email address and I can send these pictures over to you.

Cheers
Zubz

[Russ.W.]

Originally Posted by ZUBZ

Thanks Russ and apologies for the delayed reply.

I will be glad to assist in anyway.

From my limited knowledge on these trucks and conversions and from what I can see everything is left intact and original except for the linkages which run from the left to the right, I will take pictures for you regarding the setup and if you need more I will be happy to take.

I will post them on the forum and also if you wish you can send me a PM with your email address and I can send these pictures over to you.

Cheers
Zubz

Thanks for the response mate. Would love some pics of the linkage & shaft setup if you get the chance.

It's not overly important. I'll never find factory replacements. I'll have to go the custom route, but I would still love to see detailed photo's of how they did it from the factory.

Posting them here is fine. I'm sure there are other curious forum member's who'd get a kick out of seeing them.


Best of luck with the build mate. I'll be watching closely.

[67cheby]

i cant wait to see more progress, this is going to be one cool truck !

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i cant wait to see more progress, this is going to be one cool truck !

Thanks man, I need to post some pictures soon, we out of our winter and going into summer so hopefully I can give some time to the truck......

[67cheby]

i couldnt respond to your pm because your pm box is full, you need to empty or delete all of your old pm's

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i couldnt respond to your pm because your pm box is full, you need to empty or delete all of your old pm's

thanks, I have just cleaned out some old messages.

[67chevy1series]

th rear tailight section of your bed seems to be a cross breed between a mexican style bed an our USA bed. i think its cool! and it fits your tailgate which looks pretty cool to! welcome from California US! awesome truck would love more pictures

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

th rear tailight section of your bed seems to be a cross breed between a mexican style bed an our USA bed. i think its cool! and it fits your tailgate which looks pretty cool to! welcome from California US! awesome truck would love more pictures

thanks for welcome, yes and also a member found out the tailgate is Argentina as well as the mountings. looks like they mixed and matched for our trucks. it would be nice if we could compose pictures with all the differences from a US, Mexico, Argentina and SA spec trucks.

[emilio impala]

Mira, esta es mi camioneta, desde Argentina

Look, this is my truck, from Argentina







Saludos!

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by emilio impala

Mira, esta es mi camioneta, desde Argentina

Look, this is my truck, from Argentina

Saludos!

Hi Emilio, thank you for posting pictures of your truck, very unique, well to me anyway.

Few questions, I notice your truck has (a) different tail-lights, (b) door mirrors look different to our models, not sure of US spec, (c) front bumper has over-riders, is this standard for US models also or is this specific to Argentina, (d) i notice your truck has head rests on the seat, is this standard also ?

Thanks
Zubz

[emilio impala]

Ok, let's go by parts:

A) The taillights are for the 60-66 model USA, Here in Argentina came those taillights until 1973

B)Mirrors can put my dad, are 83-87 model, but originally was bringing these:

http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ts/cx1165.html
http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ts/cx1146.html

C) What brings the bumper, is an optional accessory

http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...ts/cx1692.html

I hope you understand what I wrote, you have any questions, ask me again

[emilio impala]

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[ZUBZ]

Emilio, thank you so much. I am keen to see how the tailgate is mounted to the truck, I would like some pictures of the hinge please.

[emilio impala]

Ok, then I'll take pictures of the hinges from the inner side

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by emilio impala

Ok, then I'll take pictures of the hinges from the inner side

thank you Emilio.... much appreciated.

[77shortstep]

vey cool thread and truck, i beleive i have figured out how the tailgate goes on but you will need the hinges

[77shortstep]

HOPE THIS HELPS

[emilio impala]

Originally Posted by 77shortstep

HOPE THIS HELPS

Yess!!!! Those are the hinges!

[1966chevy]

Originally Posted by 77shortstep

HOPE THIS HELPS

Amazing, I had never seen those before. Wonder why would Chevy have different types tailgates and hinges for different countries?