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leadfoot-vanner · 05-07-2012, 07:19 PM

greeting bowtie friends.. i went to see this truck to inquire about the visor off of it because it may also fit 68-70 chevy vans... well i bought the whole deal and have acquired a rare one today i think..
..it is absolutely a factory issued right hand drive 69 pick up
6cyl, 3spd,
only have a couple pics i grabbed today on my smashed cell phone, better ones this week but had to share the discovery today
story is.. original owner loved here in ct, and owned property in england.. ordered the truck specific with RHD ..even has a klm speedo
brought it to england and then back to the usa here again.. where a friend of mine used the truck as a mail truck for a dozen yrs or so
-i got some work to do.. not sure what i will be doing with it just yet
it has a wooden flatbed on it.. and am considering a "newer" model replacement bed

Tinkermc · 05-07-2012, 08:04 PM

this is gonna be so cool of a build

RINC · 05-07-2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

this is gonna be so cool of a build

I do love me some RHD !

**lolife99** · 05-07-2012, 09:50 PM

Subscribing for better pics!

leadfoot-vanner · 05-07-2012, 10:09 PM

i know.. sorry bout that but better pics as the week goes along here

**lolife99** · 05-07-2012, 10:12 PM

I can wait,... looks like a cool truck project!

RINC · 05-07-2012, 11:47 PM

My RHD VW Bus

RHD is a blast to drive an if you have time to pay attention ..... people stares are priceless !

**67cheby** · 05-08-2012, 10:55 AM

who doesnt love to see a RHD !! AWESOME !

Odaroloc · 05-08-2012, 11:04 AM

Cool! I have never seen a RHD truck of this style.

leadfoot-vanner · 05-08-2012, 01:03 PM

i've never seen one, and still cant find another one ... thats why i had to have it lol
.. not sure how far i will be able to dive into this though.. have a 65 chevy van that i really want to finish ... but we will see i guess ...
it's not as "bad" as many of my previous projects.. but it will be some work
(can see original color was blue.. that must have looked great

)
the front edge of the hood is thin, but there is a 69' hood with the truck, and some misc other parts also came with it fortunately
the bed of course needs.. and the coil rear end has been swapped for a leaf spring set up

definitely the "real deal" here
(ps i'd trade for that vw any day

thats sweeet)

Tinkermc · 05-08-2012, 11:14 PM

you may have a small rust problem, but I'm not a professional, anymore now I am retired.

RINC · 05-09-2012, 12:25 AM

Could ya get pics of the pedals ?

In mine they are the same as a LHD ....... l to r clutch, brake, an gas.

Krooked Kustoms · 05-09-2012, 07:37 AM

RHD is boring :P haha well here is Aus anyways!! pritty cool thats its a factory RHD. Whats the plans for it?

leadfoot-vanner · 05-09-2012, 12:29 PM

i'll have it at my shop before the weekend, and will grab closer pics of the peddles and it a bit cleaner.. there is a few spots of rust, but i have seen far worse come back to life
unfortunately i wasnt planning on getting another project right now and once i clean it up, and grab the visor off of it.. really not sure of the plans for it
kind of wouldnt mind someone who's been wanting a RHD factory chevy to give me a yell and say... i gotta own THAT... but we'll see
..the longer i have it, the better it will get.. and thats good for any ol chevy

leadfoot-vanner · 05-13-2012, 07:23 PM

vin # comes back as a 1967, built in terrytown,ny..
have some further pics to upload tonite

68panelman · 05-13-2012, 07:42 PM

Pretty different, Curious as to what the heater core/box looks like since it appears to be in the cab.

leadfoot-vanner · 05-13-2012, 07:47 PM

just got it in the shop today.. tomorrow i'll tear into it further.. here are more pics
will take more tomorrow of heater controls ect..
http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/leadfoot1965/

RINC · 05-13-2012, 09:47 PM

Column shift 3-speed ?

Then its l to r .... clutch brake an gas pedal

KPH speedo ! Sweet.

Mine still had the KPH speedo. No problem once we get used to it.

leadfoot-vanner · 05-13-2012, 10:21 PM

yeah i saw that today too , the stump for the column shifter is still intact
and it's on the left.. blinker is on the right
and the peddles are as they would be on the left/// clutch brake gas >>

RINC · 05-13-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leadfoot-vanner

yeah i saw that today too , the stump for the column shifter is still intact
and it's on the left.. blinker is on the right
and the peddles are as they would be on the left/// clutch brake gas >>

Boy this is an interesting truck !

leadfoot-vanner · 05-14-2012, 12:59 PM

took some more pics today.. and removed about 800lbs of wood off the flatbed and took the hood off to clean stuff up
already looking better http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/leadfoot1965/

leadfoot-vanner · 05-17-2012, 07:47 AM

new carb, some fresh gas.. and it's alive! .. more to follow soon

leadfoot-vanner · 05-24-2012, 07:40 AM

leadfoot-vanner · 05-24-2012, 12:55 PM

i'd gladly consider any offers for it ledfoot@gmail.com

Hard Luck · 05-24-2012, 01:16 PM

Any Chance you are going to make copies of the ext visor?

05-07-2012, 07:19 PM	#1
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	RHD factory 68' greeting bowtie friends.. i went to see this truck to inquire about the visor off of it because it may also fit 68-70 chevy vans... well i bought the whole deal and have acquired a rare one today i think.. ..it is absolutely a factory issued right hand drive 69 pick up 6cyl, 3spd, only have a couple pics i grabbed today on my smashed cell phone, better ones this week but had to share the discovery today story is.. original owner loved here in ct, and owned property in england.. ordered the truck specific with RHD ..even has a klm speedo brought it to england and then back to the usa here again.. where a friend of mine used the truck as a mail truck for a dozen yrs or so -i got some work to do.. not sure what i will be doing with it just yet it has a wooden flatbed on it.. and am considering a "newer" model replacement bed

05-07-2012, 08:04 PM	#2
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,027	Re: RHD factory 68' this is gonna be so cool of a build

05-07-2012, 09:50 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: RHD factory 68' Subscribing for better pics! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-07-2012, 10:09 PM	#5
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	Re: RHD factory 68' i know.. sorry bout that but better pics as the week goes along here

05-07-2012, 10:12 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: RHD factory 68' I can wait,... looks like a cool truck project! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-07-2012, 11:47 PM	#7
RINC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People Posts: 468	Re: RHD factory 68' My RHD VW Bus RHD is a blast to drive an if you have time to pay attention ..... people stares are priceless ! __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

05-08-2012, 10:55 AM	#8
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: RHD factory 68' who doesnt love to see a RHD !! AWESOME ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-08-2012, 11:04 AM	#9
Odaroloc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 168	Re: RHD factory 68' Cool! I have never seen a RHD truck of this style. __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2500 2wd "Sadiee" Caddy 472/TH400 Project "Sadiee" 1969 Chevy C/10 Build "Maisie" Thread coming soon

05-08-2012, 01:03 PM	#10
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	Re: RHD factory 68' i've never seen one, and still cant find another one ... thats why i had to have it lol .. not sure how far i will be able to dive into this though.. have a 65 chevy van that i really want to finish ... but we will see i guess ... it's not as "bad" as many of my previous projects.. but it will be some work (can see original color was blue.. that must have looked great ) the front edge of the hood is thin, but there is a 69' hood with the truck, and some misc other parts also came with it fortunately the bed of course needs.. and the coil rear end has been swapped for a leaf spring set up definitely the "real deal" here (ps i'd trade for that vw any day thats sweeet)

05-08-2012, 11:14 PM	#11
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,027	Re: RHD factory 68' you may have a small rust problem, but I'm not a professional, anymore now I am retired.

05-09-2012, 12:25 AM	#12
RINC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People Posts: 468	Re: RHD factory 68' Could ya get pics of the pedals ? In mine they are the same as a LHD ....... l to r clutch, brake, an gas. __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

05-09-2012, 07:37 AM	#13
Krooked Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Langwarrin South, Victoria, Australia Posts: 121	Re: RHD factory 68' RHD is boring :P haha well here is Aus anyways!! pritty cool thats its a factory RHD. Whats the plans for it? __________________ Check out my Rigs! 69 C10 getting bagged baby!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=465547 78 K10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527664

05-09-2012, 12:29 PM	#14
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	Re: RHD factory 68' i'll have it at my shop before the weekend, and will grab closer pics of the peddles and it a bit cleaner.. there is a few spots of rust, but i have seen far worse come back to life unfortunately i wasnt planning on getting another project right now and once i clean it up, and grab the visor off of it.. really not sure of the plans for it kind of wouldnt mind someone who's been wanting a RHD factory chevy to give me a yell and say... i gotta own THAT... but we'll see ..the longer i have it, the better it will get.. and thats good for any ol chevy

05-13-2012, 07:23 PM	#15
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	Re: RHD factory 68' vin # comes back as a 1967, built in terrytown,ny.. have some further pics to upload tonite

05-13-2012, 07:42 PM	#16
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: RHD factory 68' Pretty different, Curious as to what the heater core/box looks like since it appears to be in the cab.



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05-13-2012, 07:47 PM	#17
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	Re: RHD factory 68' just got it in the shop today.. tomorrow i'll tear into it further.. here are more pics will take more tomorrow of heater controls ect.. http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/leadfoot1965/

05-13-2012, 09:47 PM	#18
RINC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People Posts: 468	Re: RHD factory 68' Column shift 3-speed ? Then its l to r .... clutch brake an gas pedal KPH speedo ! Sweet. Mine still had the KPH speedo. No problem once we get used to it. __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

05-13-2012, 10:21 PM	#19
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	Re: RHD factory 68' yeah i saw that today too , the stump for the column shifter is still intact and it's on the left.. blinker is on the right and the peddles are as they would be on the left/// clutch brake gas >>

05-14-2012, 12:59 PM	#21
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	Re: RHD factory 68' took some more pics today.. and removed about 800lbs of wood off the flatbed and took the hood off to clean stuff up already looking better http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/leadfoot1965/

05-17-2012, 07:47 AM	#22
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	Re: RHD factory 68' new carb, some fresh gas.. and it's alive! .. more to follow soon

05-24-2012, 07:40 AM	#23
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	Re: RHD factory 68'

05-24-2012, 12:55 PM	#24
leadfoot-vanner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: torrington,connecticut Posts: 40	Re: RHD factory 68' i'd gladly consider any offers for it ledfoot@gmail.com

05-24-2012, 01:16 PM	#25
Hard Luck I've got grease on my mind. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oly, Wa Posts: 481	Re: RHD factory 68' Any Chance you are going to make copies of the ext visor?

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