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BlouDon · 03-06-2019, 05:31 AM

Hi all!!

Greetings from South Africa!

My grandad farmed with a C10's, 3100's and Apaches and I wanted one too. Now I do. Please see attachment.

My plans are:
1) Fit seat belts;
2) Upgrade to disc brakes with brake servo;
3) Fit power steering;
4) Fit original steel wheels with hubcaps (265/75/16)
5) Fit 700R4
6) Fit aircon and heater.
7) Convert from floor shifter back to column shifter.

**72ironmike** · 03-06-2019, 08:54 AM

Wow ! You're not even a month old on the board ! Welcome.

**LockDoc** · 03-06-2019, 12:11 PM

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Truck looks good. I moved your thread for you. Welcome to the board.....

LockDoc

**derotoreut** · 03-06-2019, 02:44 PM

Greetings and welcome from snowy Buffalo. This is a great site with super people. Good luck on your project.

weim55 · 03-06-2019, 02:57 PM

OK, now we all know what that third hole for the wiper system is for on '67 - '72s! Welcome to the board and have fun with your new truck!

Steve weim55 Colorado USA

Coley · 03-06-2019, 03:08 PM

Welcome to the forum!
That's a great looking truck....you should have a lot of fun with that and those upgrades are not too difficult to do....and it looks like you have a nice base to work with.

However.....more pics!! (we are a visual bunch here, lol)

All good
Coley

srea76 · 03-06-2019, 04:36 PM

Looks good. Welcome!

bill3rail · 03-09-2019, 06:25 PM

Great looking truck, best of luck with it.
More Pictures Please!

**zicc1835** · 03-09-2019, 10:19 PM

very nice....welcome

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-10-2019, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlouDon

Hi all!!

Greetings from South Africa!

My grandad farmed with a C10's, 3100's and Apaches and I wanted one too. Now I do. Please see attachment.

My plans are:
1) Fit seat belts;
2) Upgrade to disc brakes with brake servo;
3) Fit power steering;
4) Fit original steel wheels with hubcaps (265/75/16)
5) Fit 700R4
6) Fit aircon and heater.
7) Convert from floor shifter back to column shifter.

South Africa of all places. Welcome to the club. Wow, you must be a real truest to bring back a column shift. Good luck with your plans. That's some work but will be nice. Nice truck.

BlouDon · 03-10-2019, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coley

However.....more pics!! (we are a visual bunch here, lol)

OK, here are a few more to feast on... :-)

BlouDon · 03-10-2019, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

Wow, you must be a real truest to bring back a column shift. .

Not really. Although I do want the truck to have a "rather original" appearance inside and out, I'm more after the practicality of column shift. Want to be able to seat 3, maybe 4 on occasion next to me. Centre console is in the way. Besides, column shift will not detract from driving experience. Lack of 4th gear overdrive does.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 03-10-2019, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlouDon

Not really. Although I do want the truck to have a "rather original" appearance inside and out, I'm more after the practicality of column shift. Want to be able to seat 3, maybe 4 on occasion next to me. Centre console is in the way. Besides, column shift will not detract from driving experience. Lack of 4th gear overdrive does.

Good points. That's an interior you don't see everyday, I've never seen a

dash panel in reverse. Nice truck. What year is it?

**69cam** · 03-10-2019, 03:09 PM

That is too cool! Right hand drive is very interesting!

67swb72klb · 03-10-2019, 04:11 PM

Nice rig that RH drive will through ya..

Eric302 · 03-10-2019, 04:16 PM

Welcome, cool C10.

70 shorty · 03-10-2019, 07:30 PM

I've never seen one of our trucks in right hand drive. Was it built that way, or has it been converted somewhere in it's life?

BlouDon · 03-11-2019, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70 shorty

I've never seen one of our trucks in right hand drive. Was it built that way, or has it been converted somewhere in it's life?

It was "built" as RHD right here in South Africa, most likely as a Knock down kit.

BlouDon · 03-11-2019, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

What year is it?

I believe this one to be a '70.

yuccales · 03-11-2019, 07:56 AM

Good looking truck you got there!

BlouDon · 03-11-2019, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

Good looking truck you got there!

Thank you! I bought it like that, so I can't take the credit for its appearance. Two prior owners before me did that - one of the best "back yard jobs" I've ever seen.

89AKurt · 03-11-2019, 12:58 PM

WELCOME! Didn't know RHD was exported to Africa. Look forward to pictures in your exotic location.

BlouDon · 04-04-2019, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlouDon

Hi all!!

Greetings from South Africa!

My grandad farmed with a C10's, 3100's and Apaches and I wanted one too. Now I do. Please see attachment.

My plans are:
1) Fit seat belts;
2) Upgrade to disc brakes with brake servo;
3) Fit power steering;
4) Fit original steel wheels with hubcaps (265/75/16)
5) Fit 700R4
6) Fit aircon and heater.
7) Convert from floor shifter back to column shifter.

Its happenning...

#5 and #6 in progress.

I used a very nice bracket kit from Summit racing (ICB-551745) for mounting PS-pump, Alternator and AC compressor.

Auroch · 04-04-2019, 10:49 AM

Welcome to the madness! Nice truck man. I'd never seen that "fleetside" badge before.

**RenoKeene** · 04-04-2019, 03:17 PM

Welcome from Florida also! Very cool RHD

03-06-2019, 05:31 AM	#1
BlouDon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa Posts: 227	New C10 owner Hi all!! Greetings from South Africa! My grandad farmed with a C10's, 3100's and Apaches and I wanted one too. Now I do. Please see attachment. My plans are: 1) Fit seat belts; 2) Upgrade to disc brakes with brake servo; 3) Fit power steering; 4) Fit original steel wheels with hubcaps (265/75/16) 5) Fit 700R4 6) Fit aircon and heater. 7) Convert from floor shifter back to column shifter. Attached Images

03-06-2019, 08:54 AM	#2
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derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,848	Re: New C10 owner Greetings and welcome from snowy Buffalo. This is a great site with super people. Good luck on your project. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

03-06-2019, 04:36 PM	#7
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03-06-2019, 02:57 PM	#5
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 904	Re: New C10 owner OK, now we all know what that third hole for the wiper system is for on '67 - '72s! Welcome to the board and have fun with your new truck! Steve weim55 Colorado USA

03-06-2019, 03:08 PM	#6
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: New C10 owner Welcome to the forum! That's a great looking truck....you should have a lot of fun with that and those upgrades are not too difficult to do....and it looks like you have a nice base to work with. However.....more pics!! (we are a visual bunch here, lol) All good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

03-09-2019, 06:25 PM	#8
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03-09-2019, 10:19 PM	#9
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03-10-2019, 03:09 PM	#14
69cam Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Olney Il. Posts: 221	Re: New C10 owner That is too cool! Right hand drive is very interesting!

03-10-2019, 04:11 PM	#15
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03-10-2019, 04:16 PM	#16
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03-10-2019, 07:30 PM	#17
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: New C10 owner I've never seen one of our trucks in right hand drive. Was it built that way, or has it been converted somewhere in it's life? __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

03-11-2019, 07:56 AM	#20
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,588	Re: New C10 owner Good looking truck you got there!

03-11-2019, 12:58 PM	#22
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: New C10 owner WELCOME! Didn't know RHD was exported to Africa. Look forward to pictures in your exotic location. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet



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Auroch Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: GA Posts: 149	Re: New C10 owner Welcome to the madness! Nice truck man. I'd never seen that "fleetside" badge before.

04-04-2019, 03:17 PM	#25
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