Ha ha, we can register LHD in Australia if the vehicle is 30 year old(in my state) Some other states are 25 year old.
Talk of capping the LHD rule to a certain year instead of the 30 year rule.
Ha ha, we can register LHD in Australia if the vehicle is 30 year old(in my state) Some other states are 25 year old.
Talk of capping the LHD rule to a certain year instead of the 30 year rule.
1978 C20 short bed pickup, GEN111, 4L60E trans.
Awesome project you have there. The first engine setup sounded cool!
You did a great job of using all you had available, I like the engine cover, much different than what's available here.
I know some people that would kill for all the oem rhd stuff!
You Aussies get all the cool stuff. I would love one of those holden el camino type cars with the v8!
So does the chevy get much attention or are they more common?
That body style is gaining a lot of momentum lately here in the states.
Nice looking truck. Those body styles are pretty much gone here in the Northeast. The winter salt ate those babies up.
'93 Chevy 1500 4X4 ECLB with a '99 Silverado LQ4 6.0 and '99 Escalade 4L60E. SOLD IT!!
New toy: 2001 2500 HD 4X4 Extended Cab Long Bed
John
fabian, not a lot of sport trucks down my way(only a town of 25,000 people) Quite a few F trucks(later ones, 7.3 diesels), a few Dodge Rams, and some later Chevs. People look at mine, not that I have had it out much yet(that will change), because the colour stands out, and because they are different. They are more popular in the cities, but I would say, very few with the GEN series of motors.
I will post up some pics of our GMH ute.
1978 C20 short bed pickup, GEN111, 4L60E trans.
That truck looks slick bud. Makes me miss my 73.
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A couple of pics of how close extractors are to frame.IMG_0814_1_1.jpgIMG_0815_1_1.jpg
1978 C20 short bed pickup, GEN111, 4L60E trans.
Some close quarters there. I would have thought there would have been more room. It always seemed like you could have a party under the hood of those older trucks.
'93 Chevy 1500 4X4 ECLB with a '99 Silverado LQ4 6.0 and '99 Escalade 4L60E. SOLD IT!!
New toy: 2001 2500 HD 4X4 Extended Cab Long Bed
John
Plenty of room under the hood, its just that the chassis rails come together more just where the engine is, so the front suspension X member can bolt up. 6" further back the chassis, and no real problems. Our later 6.0lt exhaust manifolds may have fitted, but I couldnt get hold of any.
I am getting a complete C10 front end, and diff next week. It was part of the parts I sold with the truck when I sold it 11 years ago, and the bloke wants to have a cleanout, so am doing a trip to get it all, and some other bits.
Just thinking that I may end up fitting the C10 running gear into my truck instead of the heavier C20 gear. Any thoughts??
Wont really know until I get all the bits home, and have a good look at them.
Would love to fit an IRS out of a Commodore ute(Aussie El Camino), but big job.
1978 C20 short bed pickup, GEN111, 4L60E trans.
Hey Ian, I know this has been a year since your last post, but what a great job you did! Like a previous guy said, you Aussie's get all the cool stuff, not to mention RHD!Originally Posted by Ian Johnston
I hope you're still enjoying it!
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