New member from France - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KLASS6 · 02-19-2020, 08:33 AM

Hi guys,
I'm new to the forum and to the chevy truck scene but wanted one for years.
I bought a one owner 1972 patina chevrolet c20 from Arizona.
The truck is on his way to France.
I think about doing a preservation/light mod restoration, not sure yet.
I'll need advices so I'll create a build thread.
Please find few photos of the truck.
Cheers

lux · 02-19-2020, 09:29 AM

Welcome Klass6,
I think it's awesome that you want one of these great old American trucks. But I'm curious;
Were you born and raised in France?
Will you drive it in the city, countryside or both?
Are there a lot of French folks who also enjoy these old trucks?

KLASS6 · 02-20-2020, 12:59 PM

Hi Lux
Thanks.
Yes 100% French but love american cars since I was a kid as one of my father's friend used to drive few of them as daily driver.
This kind of truck is a bit tricky to drive in French narrow city center...but its perfect for rural roads, highways and for going to the beach with a surfboard in the bed.
There is a huge US cars scene in France...mustang are on top of the list both old and new with corvette and camaro.
There are mostly week-end driver as gas price is a pain in the a##.
A US gallon of premium unleaded is around 5.85€ or $6.30.

lux · 02-21-2020, 02:20 AM

I used to spend a lot of time in Italy. One of my Italian friends was interested in getting an old Camero. Because of the gas prices there he asked me if it was a good idea to swap the motor out for a smaller one. I had trouble explaining to him that is completely opposite of what an American does when thinking about swapping a motor. I found that funny.

**dave6672** · 02-21-2020, 09:39 PM

Welcome! Very nice original truck.

KLASS6 · 02-25-2020, 04:42 PM

Thank you Dave.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 02-25-2020, 06:10 PM

Bonjour. That's very nice ! First thing you need is to get an antennae and a good sound system! Air conditioning, auto transmission, optional 350 ci (5.7 Ltr.) engine. Great truck there. Welcome to this excellent site. -Brian A

KLASS6 · 02-26-2020, 11:24 AM

Bonjour Brian

Thank you.
What I need also is tires as they are dry and unfortunately they are hard to find 16.5'.
I think I'll swap to 16' for a wider choice.

02-19-2020, 08:33 AM	#1
KLASS6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: TOULOUSE, FRANCE Posts: 26	New member from France Hi guys, I'm new to the forum and to the chevy truck scene but wanted one for years. I bought a one owner 1972 patina chevrolet c20 from Arizona. The truck is on his way to France. I think about doing a preservation/light mod restoration, not sure yet. I'll need advices so I'll create a build thread. Please find few photos of the truck. Cheers Attached Images

02-19-2020, 09:29 AM	#2
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Re: New member from France Welcome Klass6, I think it's awesome that you want one of these great old American trucks. But I'm curious; Were you born and raised in France? Will you drive it in the city, countryside or both? Are there a lot of French folks who also enjoy these old trucks?

02-20-2020, 12:59 PM	#3
KLASS6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: TOULOUSE, FRANCE Posts: 26	Re: New member from France Hi Lux Thanks. Yes 100% French but love american cars since I was a kid as one of my father's friend used to drive few of them as daily driver. This kind of truck is a bit tricky to drive in French narrow city center...but its perfect for rural roads, highways and for going to the beach with a surfboard in the bed. There is a huge US cars scene in France...mustang are on top of the list both old and new with corvette and camaro. There are mostly week-end driver as gas price is a pain in the a##. A US gallon of premium unleaded is around 5.85€ or $6.30.

02-21-2020, 02:20 AM	#4
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Re: New member from France I used to spend a lot of time in Italy. One of my Italian friends was interested in getting an old Camero. Because of the gas prices there he asked me if it was a good idea to swap the motor out for a smaller one. I had trouble explaining to him that is completely opposite of what an American does when thinking about swapping a motor. I found that funny.

02-21-2020, 09:39 PM	#5
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,264	Re: New member from France Welcome! Very nice original truck. __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10

02-25-2020, 04:42 PM	#6
KLASS6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: TOULOUSE, FRANCE Posts: 26	Re: New member from France Thank you Dave.

02-25-2020, 06:10 PM	#7
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,886	Re: New member from France Bonjour. That's very nice ! First thing you need is to get an antennae and a good sound system! Air conditioning, auto transmission, optional 350 ci (5.7 Ltr.) engine. Great truck there. Welcome to this excellent site. -Brian A __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

02-26-2020, 11:24 AM	#8
KLASS6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: TOULOUSE, FRANCE Posts: 26	Re: New member from France Bonjour Brian Thank you. What I need also is tires as they are dry and unfortunately they are hard to find 16.5'. I think I'll swap to 16' for a wider choice.

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