G'day from W.A.

[Blackie]

That's Western Australia not Washington State fellas

I am a 59 year old automobile addict and this is my latest acquisition - a 1957 Chevy 3100 NAPCO pick up - it needs a LOT of work and seeing as its my first truck I am going to have a LOT of stupid questions

I have owned several Chevys in the past , I still have a '46 Fleetline Aerosedan and I have previously built a '57 Sports coupe and a '64 Belair sedan - factory RHD car.

[D.B]

Welcome!!

[Getter-Done]

Welcome to the Forum.

I like the Stance of your truck.

Also the White around the cab really looks Cool.

[Lokin4AReason]

welcome to the show . . .

[Ol Blue K20]

Welcome to the sickness...lol

[Ol Blue K20]

Welcome to the sickness.

[CG]

Should be a cool rig. Did you pick it up there or did you have to have it shipped?

[68Gold/white]

Say Hi, to Mick Dundee for us here, if you run across him.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by Blackie

That's Western Australia not Washington State fellas

I am a 59 year old automobile addict and this is my latest acquisition - a 1957 Chevy 3100 NAPCO pick up - it needs a LOT of work and seeing as its my first truck I am going to have a LOT of stupid questions

I have owned several Chevys in the past , I still have a '46 Fleetline Aerosedan and I have previously built a '57 Sports coupe and a '64 Belair sedan - factory RHD car.

as the saying goes, the only stupid question is the one that is not asked. WELCOME

[Blackie]

Originally Posted by CG

Should be a cool rig. Did you pick it up there or did you have to have it shipped?

It was imported 4 or 5 years back , came from Ohio according to the title that came with it

[dsraven]

thats a cool looking truck. it screams "get outta my way". lol. I'm not a lifted 4x4 kinda guy but that stance looks good. I think too many 4x4 guys have too much tire for the size of the truck when talking old iron. it must be fun getting into that cab though, haha.

[Blackie]

Originally Posted by dsraven

thats a cool looking truck. it screams "get outta my way". lol. I'm not a lifted 4x4 kinda guy but that stance looks good. I think too many 4x4 guys have too much tire for the size of the truck when talking old iron. it must be fun getting into that cab though, haha.

It wont be staying that high mate, it has a 2" body lift kit that will be coming out and the tyres are currently 35" and I will end up using 33" so that will drop it 3" in total. I am getting too old to clamber into it when its way up there .......

[HO455]

Welcome aboard. If you haven't already seen it you should check out the Napco thread.

https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=320260

We'll be expecting more pictures, as we do love pictures, especially Napco pictures.

[AussieinNC]

G'day mate....

Glad to see another Aussie in the ranks.
I am an ex GM Master tech (Holden) thru the good years 70's and 80's....am retired now.

Live in western Pennsylvania USA now...and yes, it has started to snow here.

Stay safe and remember, if you need any help, just yell out...one of our many very experienced members will offer what they know.....

Bill

[AussieinNC]

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Say Hi, to Mick Dundee for us here, if you run across him.

Mick Dundee (aka as Paul Hogan) is a long time resident of Los Angeles. CA

He is now 85 years old.

His Crocodile Dundee days are behind him now,,,,

[Blackie]

Originally Posted by AussieinNC

G'day mate....

Glad to see another Aussie in the ranks.
I am an ex GM Master tech (Holden) thru the good years 70's and 80's....am retired now.

Live in western Pennsylvania USA now...and yes, it has started to snow here.

Stay safe and remember, if you need any help, just yell out...one of our many very experienced members will offer what they know.....

Bill

Cheers Bill, how long you been over there mate ? We have done a few trips, would love to pick up a '70's GMC motorhome and do a big lap over there when I retire

[AussieinNC]

Originally Posted by Blackie

Cheers Bill, how long you been over there mate ? We have done a few trips, would love to pick up a '70's GMC motorhome and do a big lap over there when I retire

Been here permanently now for 22 years. Prior to that I would do the Sydney to LA trip multiple times a year buying performance parts.

Am retired now....sort of....

Bill

[AussieinNC]

That 70's GMC motorhome sounds interesting but in reality, the likelyhood of finding one thats safe enough to do the big loop is non existent.

Interstates here are plentiful, but distances are vast...consider New York to Los Angeles is like driving from Cairns to Perth....it is a big place.

There are approx 10 times as many people over here to Australia, so things can get crazy congested sometimes.

If you have a hankering to see the place, pick your priorities and make a wish list. Weather is also a concern,,,,tonight I am expecting 2-4 inches of snow here near Pittsburg PA.

Just some things to consider...Bill

[Blackie]

I'm a Sydney boy originally , my parents are still in the Sutherland shire and my uncle used to own Hardimans performance parts in Beverly Hills back in the 80's.

We bought a 46 Fleetline Aero in Salt Lake City a few years back and roadtripped it for a month down to San Diego then up to San Francisco on the ocean road, back to LA then stuck it in a container and brought it back to Perth - people on Chevytalk were going bonkers saying you cant drive an old car that far "out in the middle of nowhere"

[AussieinNC]

My grand dad lived in Beverly Hills until he passed.

I grew up in Villawood, western suburbs Sydney....typical westy at heart.

I used to buy from Hardimans performance....its a very small world indeed.

Stay safe old mate

Let me know if you need anything. I am on here a couple times a day as I am a Moderator on the Engine Transmission section and LS sections.

[HO455]

Originally Posted by Blackie

Cheers Bill, how long you been over there mate ? We have done a few trips, would love to pick up a '70's GMC motorhome and do a big lap over there when I retire

You just missed your chance.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...arket_Snapshot

[Blackie]

Originally Posted by HO455

You just missed your chance.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...arket_Snapshot

Dang, that's about the most expensive one I have ever seen - there seems to be a bit of a cult following of these things in the USA, they organise runs etc and have a countrywide register of owners who are prepared to help out if another owner has trouble near them etc