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

[bopper_702]

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

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by widewhite70

Same here! would love to see that!

Sure I will be taking some new pictures soon, just need to wait for weather to clear out a bit....

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Funky tailgate and amazingly clean! I did a little search and got some pics.

the first (blue) is a mexico tail gate.

the second one (red) is just like yours and supposedly an argentina tailgate.

The third (red) is our USA tailgate.


Never seen the one you have until I just found the pic of the alleged argentina gate. Interesting. I like it!

Borrowed the pics of course from others on here

Thanks for the pics 67c10....

Yes it does resemble the Argentina one especially the handles that open the tailgate........

I wonder if GM purposely made tailgates different from country to country...... Would be good to find out....

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

I will have to keep tuned in on this 1

cool tinker, you guys are now putting pressure on me to ensure I keep this project going and also keep you guys updated regularly.....well we heading into lovely summer at the moment so will definitely try to get a lot done....

[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!

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by yuccales

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!

Will do... yeah I will be taking some pics the weekend for the guys.....

[Graham57a]

This is an awesome find. Can't wait to see what you do with it, congrats

[ZUBZ]

Originally Posted by Graham57a

This is an awesome find. Can't wait to see what you do with it, congrats

Thanks Graham, yes I will be doing some work this weekend and will update.

[ZUBZ]

For those guys that has experience on tailgates please see my thread here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545735

I seem to be lost, not sure how this tailgate was mounted....

Thanks

[yuccales]

Originally Posted by ZUBZ

For those guys that has experience on tailgates please see my thread here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545735

I seem to be lost, not sure how this tailgate was mounted....

Thanks

I checked out your pics of the tailgate, I can't help you out at all. I sure hope someone in your neck of the woods who reads this forum can help you out. Good luck!

[ZUBZ]

Thanks yuccales, will keep trying and see what I can do.

[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!

[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......

[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

[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