Hello from Australia.

[aussiec20]

Hello my name is Ben, i am from Melbourne Down under (Australia). I am looking at buying original 1967 Chevrolet C20 fleetside (come from San Bernardino California). I wanting to know if there is anything i need to look at on the truck which are know problems for that truck.

[PanelDeland]

Welcome! Ben!! To start you off,there are some key areas to look for rust.They are
1.Rockers (nearly all have rust)
2.Cab corners
3.roofline above the windsheild and along the drip rails.
4.floors
5,cab mounts(under the cab,there are 2 front and 2 rear)
6.Cowl area around the winshield wiper motor,heater A/C box,lower rear of front fenders
7.around wheel wells and in floor of bed
8 under battery
9 Trailing arms and suspension parts.
Next
1. a thourough check of the wiring harness
2.all hard parts(I say this because of your location,engine,suspension,and driveline parts are not such an issue in the US but will be expensive to have shipped "Down Under").
Hopefully some of our other members will chime in with more help for you.

[RenoKeene]

Welcome from Central Florida, USA.
PanelDeland has it mostly covered. I'm sure that you can get one of our members to take a look at whatever you find, lots of folks in here willing to help. Good luck.

[aussiec20]

thanks guys, the c20 is here in Australia only the only rust i could spot was on the driverside firewall. From the Vin number it was made in fremont california and was imported from California. What sort of wiring issues should i expect?

[Zoomin]

The main wiring issues come from "Bubba's" that hack wiring to install stereos or trailer hitches. Other than that, not much goes wrong.

G'day.

[PanelDeland]

I think I should add that tho anything is fixable,you are down under and the heavy parts will cost big$$$ to ship.
The other thing I suggest about the wiring is that you check to see if the insulation is still pliable since it can age and crack causing electrical problems.New harnesses are available but are labor intensive to install.

[JointTech]

theres no salt in san bernadino and I dont think its ever snowed in the history of australia so doubt that truck has seen much salt. Might get lucky on the rust.

[aussiec20]

from what have been told it has be in california it's whole life. C20 come standard with 8 lug wheels? what do the original wheels look like any pics?

[ChevLoRay]

C20's had 8-lug wheels. Early Classic Enterprises (www.earlyclassic.com) has done conversions on the C20's to use 5-lug (C-10) wheels. You might want to check them out, unless your intent is to use like it was intended. One reason some did the conversion, is to have disc brakes up front.

As for wiring issues, the latest of the '67-72's is now 40-years old. With that said, it's anyones' guess as to what might be a problem. But, connectors that plug in, and ground points on the cab and chassis, are prone to deterioration over time. Fuse receptacles may show some evidence of overheating, if a circuit was prone to do that. Battery cables can build up corrosion within the outside covering and no be visible otherwist. The wiring that comes from the battery, to the terminal on the right side inner fender, and then is routed across the top of the radiator to the alternator...carries a good load, so make sure it is in good condition.

[aussiec20]

thanks guys for all your input, does any one do a c20 8lug to 5lug rear conversion?

[aussie67c10]

Originally Posted by aussiec20

thanks guys for all your input, does any one do a c20 8lug to 5lug rear conversion?

Hey ben. i am building a 67 cst , just converted it to 4 wheel disk . if you want to have a chat pm me with your phone no and i will give you a call. mark

[aussiec20]

Thanks guys,

i ended up buying the 67 C20 fleetside and i am loving it.



it was build in fremont CA and has been a california truck for it's life. it is fairly original, but it has 350ci vortec small block put in to it with TH400 behind it.

[custom1970]

Looks like a great truck. Need more pics!!!

[aussie67c10]

Originally Posted by aussiec20

Thanks guys,

i ended up buying the 67 C20 fleetside and i am loving it.

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it was build in fremont CA and has been a california truck for it's life. it is fairly original, but it has 350ci vortec small block put in to it with TH400 behind it.

Looks killer bud ,any more pix

[ole dollor]

looks like a great truck....and welcome to the board from Texas....

[Helpa]

Hey man I like ya truck, pretty cool. Here is the one I am buying.....

[aussiec20]

Is it up for sale in Keysborough?

[factorystock]

Welcome! Your C 20 was probably a very well maintain recreation vehicle for most of its life ( note extra gas tank door ) a tell tale sign. Camper trucks ( mostly all C 20's ) are usually found it much better conditon than other C 20's. Here a photo from back in the day, with its original 2 piece rims and "dog dish" hubcaps.

[Helpa]

Yeah that's the one. Have you seen it? or know the guy?

[aussiec20]

i had a look at it, very rough truck, but very original and had been in collision in the rear to push the pick up area into the rear of the cabin......

[Helpa]

Originally Posted by aussiec20

i had a look at it, very rough truck, but very original and had been in collision in the rear to push the pick up area into the rear of the cabin......

Too much work you reckon? or money?

[aussiec20]

have you looked at it, have you taken it for a drive?

[Helpa]

No I haven't got to drive it yet but the bloke brought it to my workshop and it runs great...no leaks etc. It seems that the bad parts are only cosmetic. I need to get it up on my mates hoist and get him to go over it first. I laid underneith and had a good look. Everything looks pretty dry and no structural damage at first glance...but then again, till you see it up in the air you just don't know.