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vtblazer · 08-21-2006, 02:58 PM

Got a phone call today out of the blue from someone asking questions about old chevy trucks.

Guy says he's got a 70 K20 that was imported to Switzerland and converted to a fire/rescue vehicle and could I look at it and give him some info.

This is what showed up.

vtblazer · 08-21-2006, 02:59 PM

more pics

vtblazer · 08-21-2006, 02:59 PM

more...

Hunter · 08-21-2006, 03:44 PM

I like it! Its got that strange Euro-ness about it! H.

BowTieOgre · 08-21-2006, 03:45 PM

Now thats just plain sweet. Not to take away from its current condition but I can picture that thing in camo colors parked at a camping spot deep in the woods.

**passthebuck** · 08-21-2006, 03:59 PM

thats tres cool.... Thanks for posting the photos!

shifty · 08-21-2006, 04:16 PM

that is super cool. never seen one of em while i've been over there (and i've been there several times). very cool find. will definitely be on the lookout next time around!

Brad · 08-21-2006, 05:14 PM

That is awesome just the way it is! I'm curious if the doors behind the front doors are just compartments or if there's extra seating back there- I can't tell.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-21-2006, 05:22 PM

But ................................................ Did you mention us?

TP from Cntl PA · 08-21-2006, 05:41 PM

What is under the hood of that old girl?

vtblazer · 08-21-2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

But ................................................ Did you mention us?

You really need to even ask.......?

vtblazer · 08-21-2006, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TP from Cntl PA

What is under the hood of that old girl?

With only around 18,000 miles, a nearly new 292.

Then he asked if I wanted to go for a ride, I told him I had to put the camera away and when I came back out he was sitting in the passengers seat.

Yep, he let me drive it.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-21-2006, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Yep, he let me drive it.

Lucky Ba$tard

TP from Cntl PA · 08-21-2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

With only around 18,000 miles, a nearly new 292.

Sweet.............Pictures?

glock35ipsc · 08-21-2006, 06:16 PM

That thing is just freakin awesome!!!

jfalesi · 08-21-2006, 10:32 PM

They 'burbed it! Made it into a 4-door shortbed Suburban. Cool. And with a KPH speedo, you can do 120 on the interstate!

**Palf70Step** · 08-21-2006, 10:48 PM

Very nice!!!

Premium72 · 08-21-2006, 11:49 PM

vermont....not to get of track here but you know any Felch's up there? sweet truck!!

**67sss** · 08-22-2006, 12:29 AM

SWEET! think I'll dial 118 and see if they have anymore of those trucks that need to come back to USA...

**special-K** · 08-22-2006, 08:22 AM

Man,I love those purpose-builts,especially for foreign markets.I guess the pictures will have to do for me.I`d never change a thing.But,it sure vould make un sveet Kampinvagon.That truck you brought down to me was a VT truck from what I`ve found.It`s swiss,too.Swiss cheeze

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vtblazer · 09-01-2006, 05:40 AM

One more time around.

**special-K** · 09-01-2006, 06:23 AM

That thing again?Notice how the interior paint was done in fawn like the `67-earlier trucks.What did the script emblem say on the fender?

vtblazer · 09-01-2006, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

That thing again?Notice how the interior paint was done in fawn like the `67-earlier trucks.What did the script emblem say on the fender?

Giving it one more round for those who might have missed it.

The script is the conversion company's name I believe but dunno for sure.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-05-2006, 11:08 AM

That is very cool - thanks for posting the pics.

Rod · 09-05-2006, 08:51 PM

Very nice...good of the owner to let pics be shown also.
I missed the pics first time around...it's quite a find..I like it.

08-21-2006, 02:58 PM	#1
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	1970 Swiss Fire Truck Got a phone call today out of the blue from someone asking questions about old chevy trucks. Guy says he's got a 70 K20 that was imported to Switzerland and converted to a fire/rescue vehicle and could I look at it and give him some info. This is what showed up. Attached Images

08-21-2006, 02:59 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck more pics Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 08-21-2006 at 03:01 PM.

08-21-2006, 02:59 PM	#3
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck more... Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 08-21-2006 at 03:04 PM.

08-21-2006, 03:44 PM	#4
Hunter Lovin' Arizona Since 1961 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Camp Verde, Arizona Posts: 173	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck I like it! Its got that strange Euro-ness about it! H. __________________ "Religion is like a toothbrush: Everybody should have one, but I don't want yours" - Will Rogers

08-21-2006, 03:45 PM	#5
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck Now thats just plain sweet. Not to take away from its current condition but I can picture that thing in camo colors parked at a camping spot deep in the woods. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

08-21-2006, 03:59 PM	#6
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck thats tres cool.... Thanks for posting the photos! __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car

08-21-2006, 04:16 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck that is super cool. never seen one of em while i've been over there (and i've been there several times). very cool find. will definitely be on the lookout next time around! __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-21-2006, 05:14 PM	#8
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck That is awesome just the way it is! I'm curious if the doors behind the front doors are just compartments or if there's extra seating back there- I can't tell. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

08-21-2006, 05:22 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck But ................................................ Did you mention us? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-21-2006, 05:41 PM	#10
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck What is under the hood of that old girl? __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

08-21-2006, 06:16 PM	#15
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck That thing is just freakin awesome!!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-21-2006, 10:32 PM	#16
jfalesi Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Delran, NJ Posts: 458	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck They 'burbed it! Made it into a 4-door shortbed Suburban. Cool. And with a KPH speedo, you can do 120 on the interstate!

08-21-2006, 10:48 PM	#17
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,324	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck Very nice!!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-21-2006, 11:49 PM	#18
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck vermont....not to get of track here but you know any Felch's up there? sweet truck!!

08-22-2006, 12:29 AM	#19
67sss Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mt. Vernon, WA.. Posts: 2,325	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck SWEET! think I'll dial 118 and see if they have anymore of those trucks that need to come back to USA...



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08-22-2006, 08:22 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck Man,I love those purpose-builts,especially for foreign markets.I guess the pictures will have to do for me.I`d never change a thing.But,it sure vould make un sveet Kampinvagon.That truck you brought down to me was a VT truck from what I`ve found.It`s swiss,too.Swiss cheeze. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-01-2006 at 06:18 AM.

09-01-2006, 05:40 AM	#21
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,537	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck One more time around.

09-01-2006, 06:23 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck That thing again?Notice how the interior paint was done in fawn like the `67-earlier trucks.What did the script emblem say on the fender? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-05-2006, 11:08 AM	#24
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck That is very cool - thanks for posting the pics. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-05-2006, 08:51 PM	#25
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: 1970 Swiss Fire Truck Very nice...good of the owner to let pics be shown also. I missed the pics first time around...it's quite a find..I like it. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

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