Roll call: Let's see some overseas members 67 - 72 trucks...who do we have?

[DeadheadNM]

I know we have several truck owning members here who live outside North America. I'm curious who has what where, how the trucks were acquired, what if any difficulty is encountered in obtaining parts, and what the public reaction is like. Let's see some foreign 67-72 trucks.

[Ol Blue K20]

X2, let's see them and hear their stories

[hamjet]

I think they're all in bed on the other side of the world....Maybe not, its about 6pm in England...

[68racer]

If this works, thats my truck.


https://www.facebook.com/15024611834...levant_count=1

[dmartin1]

also interested in seeing this.

there was a guy from kuwait i think, on the 73-87 square section of the site that did some outstanding looking work. pretty neat to see, he has a thread somewhere

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by 68racer

If this works, thats my truck.


https://www.facebook.com/15024611834...levant_count=1

Nice! More pics? What's the story behind the truck?

[68racer]

Well, as you ask. It was a USAF truck until 1986. I bought it in 1992 in a very tired condition. I swapped the 6 for a 350 and then a 502. I've replaced most of the panels with fibreglass. It's got a 9 inch with coilovers. It runs mid 11's but I am looking for a 10. Yes it's expensive shipping parts in, smuggling parts back from the States saves money. Reaction is mixed. Car guys love it.

[68 50th]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

I know we have several truck owning members here who live outside North America. I'm curious who has what where, how the trucks were acquired, what if any difficulty is encountered in obtaining parts, and what the public reaction is like. Let's see some foreign 67-72 trucks.

Hi everyone,

Nice thread idea DeadheadNM, cool that you guys are interested in what old US iron are out there.
Here's a link to my build thread which explains a lot about my truck.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386276

US cars and trucks are in fact more common at least in Sweden than what many of might think. A lot of guys import their own car/truck and there are several companys specialising in import older and newer for that matter cars and trucks from USA.

Here's a link to an old thread which explains the costs involved when i imported my 71.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154392

As for parts there are a couple companys selling US car/truck parts so there isn't really a problem to find almost anything but the prices are about double or three or four times the prices in US. Often it is cheaper to order from ebay sellers, Rockauto or similar. The problem with that is delivery time usually could be up to four weeks.

Thanks

[srvivor71]

I agree - great thread idea. Subscribed.

[Gor77]

here I am!
1970 Chevrolet C10 stepside , directly from Moscow Russia


Truck in the project for 2 years.
Want restore like original.
Thread about the project in my signature, anyone interested are welcome!!!

[DeadheadNM]

Really liked reading the build threads guys - thanks for sharing. Dima, how did the truck get to Moscow? Did you buy it locally or have transported from the US?

Another question - what's the current cost of a liter of gas? I just filled up with ethanol free 91 octane for $3.33 a gallon (3.8 liters) and 87 octane w ethanol is ~$2.70/gallon.

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by 68 50th

Hi everyone,

Nice thread idea DeadheadNM, cool that you guys are interested in what old US iron are out there.
Here's a link to my build thread which explains a lot about my truck.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386276

US cars and trucks are in fact more common at least in Sweden than what many of might think. A lot of guys import their own car/truck and there are several companys specialising in import older and newer for that matter cars and trucks from USA.

Here's a link to an old thread which explains the costs involved when i imported my 71.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154392

As for parts there are a couple companys selling US car/truck parts so there isn't really a problem to find almost anything but the prices are about double or three or four times the prices in US. Often it is cheaper to order from ebay sellers, Rockauto or similar. The problem with that is delivery time usually could be up to four weeks.

Thanks

One hectare or orange paint on that engine! I love it! I should pull mine out in my spare time and repaint it.

[Gor77]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Really liked reading the build threads guys - thanks for sharing. Dima, how did the truck get to Moscow? Did you buy it locally or have transported from the US?

Another question - what's the current cost of a liter of gas? I just filled up with ethanol free 91 octane for $3.33 a gallon (3.8 liters) and 87 octane w ethanol is ~$2.70/gallon.

Thanks!
I buy it in Russia. I was able to trace the history of the pickup: pickup was taken from the United States Mississippi to Holland, then to Russia.
In Mississippi Chevy was sold after the accident.
Now I restore it.
Spare parts in Russia are almost impossible to find, all buy on E Bay, Summit Racing and Rock auto.
Gasoline prices have fallen in Russia now, but it's only because the ruble fell against the dollar.
92- 0.61 per 1 liter
95-0.66 per 1 liter
Diesel - 0.63-1 liter

[68 50th]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Another question - what's the current cost of a liter of gas? I just filled up with ethanol free 91 octane for $3.33 a gallon (3.8 liters) and 87 octane w ethanol is ~$2.70/gallon.

Gas prices in Sweden is about the highest in the world, there is no ethanol free gas to buy here anymore. All gas has 5-10% ethanol in it. Price is about USD 1.70 per liter or USD 6.50 per gallon.

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

One hectare or orange paint on that engine! I love it! I should pull mine out in my spare time and repaint it.

Would love a 3.55 rear, I have 4.10 in mine now. Looking for a period camper for my truck but it is hard to find one here. Your truck looks really nice.

Originally Posted by Gor77

Thanks!
I buy it in Russia. I was able to trace the history of the pickup: pickup was taken from the United States Mississippi to Holland, then to Russia.
In Mississippi Chevy was sold after the accident.
Now I restore it.
Spare parts in Russia are almost impossible to find, all buy on E Bay, Summit Racing and Rock auto.
Gasoline prices have fallen in Russia now, but it's only because the ruble fell against the dollar.
92- 0.61 per 1 liter
95-0.66 per 1 liter
Diesel - 0.63-1 liter

Wow that is even lower than US prices, really didn't know that.
Found this site with worldwide gas prices:
http://www.globalpetrolprices.com/gasoline_prices/

[Paul V]

Hi there, I am from the UK and although i do own a 1971 C10 Short bed i have never seen it, the reason why is

As we speak it's inside a container on a boat sailing its way to the UK


I got it from California and for one reason or another it should have been here over 6 weeks ago, but issues with the union at the port of long beach has delayed it.

The sad thing is i leave for vacation on Tuesday the 16th to FL for 3 weeks and the truck is due in on the 20th.

Can not wait to get my hands on it and start tinkering on her.

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by Paul V

Hi there, I am from the UK and although i do own a 1971 C10 Short bed i have never seen it, the reason why is

As we speak it's inside a container on a boat sailing its way to the UK


I got it from California and for one reason or another it should have been here over 6 weeks ago, but issues with the union at the port of long beach has delayed it.

The sad thing is i leave for vacation on Tuesday the 16th to FL for 3 weeks and the truck is due in on the 20th.

Can not wait to get my hands on it and start tinkering on her.

Cheers! Looks like a nice truck. No issues with emissions in the UK? Keep us updated with more pics once you two are properly acquainted

[sboris]

Originally Posted by Gor77

Thanks!
I buy it in Russia. I was able to trace the history of the pickup: pickup was taken from the United States Mississippi to Holland, then to Russia.
In Mississippi Chevy was sold after the accident.
Now I restore it.
Spare parts in Russia are almost impossible to find, all buy on E Bay, Summit Racing and Rock auto.
Gasoline prices have fallen in Russia now, but it's only because the ruble fell against the dollar.
92- 0.61 per 1 liter
95-0.66 per 1 liter
Diesel - 0.63-1 liter

Glad you posted Dima. Maybe a few more people will get to see your hard work. All nice trucks, builds, and stories so far. Its cool to see people in another part of the world share the exact same passion. Good thread Pete.

[Fitz]

[QUOTE=68racer;6948318]

If this works, thats my truck.QUOTE]

Low, but not slow! I like it!

[Gor77]

Originally Posted by sboris

Glad you posted Dima. Maybe a few more people will get to see your hard work. All nice trucks, builds, and stories so far. Its cool to see people in another part of the world share the exact same passion. Good thread Pete.

thanks Shawn!
in Moscow, I know a few Chevy pickups:
Cheyenne

and two C10 stepside
This custom low

and the unlimited race about 800 horsepower

but not sure that their owners have in this forum.
even in Moscow have a club(community) fans of American cars
http://www.freedomcars.ru/

[DeadheadNM]

Благодаря для загрузки фотографии и ссылки . Я хотел бы посетить Москву когда-нибудь.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Благодаря для загрузки фотографии и ссылки . Я хотел бы посетить Москву когда-нибудь.

Pete, how about a translation for us English only folks...

[DeadheadNM]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Pete, how about a translation for us English only folks...

LOL! "Thanks for posting the link and pics. Hope to visit Moscow someday."

[Ol Blue K20]

Ahh.that makes sense thanks...do you speak Russian or did you use translator.

[DeadheadNM]

Google translator

[sboris]

Haha. Good one