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Miggy · 02-18-2010, 06:58 AM

Hello all, here is my C20 custom camper that I picked up recently. I don't really know much about these trucks but I am very keen to learn!

Currently it has the original 350 with a mild cam, Holly manifold, 750vac/sec carby, headers, T400 box with a shiftkit and B&M shifter through a dayna diff. With disks brakes at the front.

First on the agenda is some new wheels I'm thinking something along the lines of these in 20"

and this crate motor
http://www.proformanceunlimited.com/...0_economy.html
(383 stroker with 450hp)

I'm not too happy with the braking performance at the moment so I want to give it a full bleed with some good pads and possibly some bigger disks at the front.

I have 8 studs/lugs on my rims is this factory? Is it possible to change this to 5? as the rim choices for 8 lug wheels seem to be pretty non existant or am I looking in the wrong place?

Also I have been told my truck is a 68 but have also been told it could be a 69, any ideas?

eagleuh1 · 02-18-2010, 07:20 AM

Sweet truck.Not a 68. Same colors as my 68. Very nice find. Like the right hand drive.

hgs_notes · 02-18-2010, 06:51 PM

It is a 69. Wrong hood, fenders, and grill for a 68. Any idea who converted it to right hand drive? The 8 lugs are standard for C-20 and C-30. They can be converted. If you are changing the front discs then swap to a 5 lug with that conversion on the front. The rear could be swapped with a C-10 rear axle from a 71-72 truck. Or change out to a newer one with rear discs and just change the axle mount pads. Several companies sell them.

Miggy · 02-20-2010, 02:23 AM

Thanks for that. I'm not sure who did the conversion but it was a while ago as the previous owner was not even sure when it was imported into Australia.

Would these look stupid in 20"? As I can get them to suit the 8 lugs.

OARNGESI · 02-20-2010, 03:11 AM

NICE TRUCK THE RHD IS PRETTY COOL IS THAT HOW IT IS IN AUSTRAILIA? AS FOR WHEELS THESE WOULD LOOK GREAT http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Intro...item335a343561

**wancosc356** · 02-20-2010, 03:18 AM

Welcome to the forum! I like the truck and the future wheel! What brand is that wheel?

eosrider · 02-20-2010, 04:54 AM

ask for someone to help you out where you are. offer pizza and beer. id make a trip out there to help you LOL

xJoey Dubsx · 02-20-2010, 10:25 AM

can I have this? haha.

xJoey Dubsx · 03-03-2010, 10:28 AM

please?

02-18-2010, 06:58 AM	#1
Miggy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia! Posts: 6	My right hand drive C20 Hello all, here is my C20 custom camper that I picked up recently. I don't really know much about these trucks but I am very keen to learn! Currently it has the original 350 with a mild cam, Holly manifold, 750vac/sec carby, headers, T400 box with a shiftkit and B&M shifter through a dayna diff. With disks brakes at the front. First on the agenda is some new wheels I'm thinking something along the lines of these in 20" and this crate motor http://www.proformanceunlimited.com/...0_economy.html (383 stroker with 450hp) I'm not too happy with the braking performance at the moment so I want to give it a full bleed with some good pads and possibly some bigger disks at the front. I have 8 studs/lugs on my rims is this factory? Is it possible to change this to 5? as the rim choices for 8 lug wheels seem to be pretty non existant or am I looking in the wrong place? Also I have been told my truck is a 68 but have also been told it could be a 69, any ideas? __________________ 68 ex custom camper 92 2JZGTE Aristo/GS300 454rwhp 93 Corolla

02-18-2010, 07:20 AM	#2
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: My right hand drive C20 Sweet truck.Not a 68. Same colors as my 68. Very nice find. Like the right hand drive.

02-18-2010, 06:51 PM	#3
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: My right hand drive C20 It is a 69. Wrong hood, fenders, and grill for a 68. Any idea who converted it to right hand drive? The 8 lugs are standard for C-20 and C-30. They can be converted. If you are changing the front discs then swap to a 5 lug with that conversion on the front. The rear could be swapped with a C-10 rear axle from a 71-72 truck. Or change out to a newer one with rear discs and just change the axle mount pads. Several companies sell them. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

02-20-2010, 02:23 AM	#4
Miggy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia! Posts: 6	Re: My right hand drive C20 Thanks for that. I'm not sure who did the conversion but it was a while ago as the previous owner was not even sure when it was imported into Australia. Would these look stupid in 20"? As I can get them to suit the 8 lugs. __________________ 68 ex custom camper 92 2JZGTE Aristo/GS300 454rwhp 93 Corolla Last edited by Miggy; 02-20-2010 at 02:25 AM.

02-20-2010, 03:11 AM	#5
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: My right hand drive C20 NICE TRUCK THE RHD IS PRETTY COOL IS THAT HOW IT IS IN AUSTRAILIA? AS FOR WHEELS THESE WOULD LOOK GREAT http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Intro...item335a343561 __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-20-2010, 03:18 AM	#6
wancosc356 I Like Mine With No Shine! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,705	Re: My right hand drive C20 Welcome to the forum! I like the truck and the future wheel! What brand is that wheel? __________________ Michael 1967 Chevrolet C10 Short Fleet (Literal Ground Up....One Day) 2006 GMC Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1969 Lincoln Continental Coupe Project FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=4578&cat=17 1981 Honda CM400 C Bobber SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384152

02-20-2010, 04:54 AM	#7
eosrider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Santa Rosa, California Posts: 7	Re: My right hand drive C20 ask for someone to help you out where you are. offer pizza and beer. id make a trip out there to help you LOL

02-20-2010, 10:25 AM	#8
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Re: My right hand drive C20 can I have this? haha. __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.

03-03-2010, 10:28 AM	#9
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Re: My right hand drive C20 please? __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.



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