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Originally Posted by OldChevysRule
Well, I haven't posted any updates in a while. I haven't really done anything to the truck. Since I am letting my son give input on the direction of the build, he said he wanted a 4x4 diesel dually, so I have been trying to gather parts for that. I picked up a Dana 70 dually axle from a 1985 Chevy C30 with wheels and tires for $150. The axle doesn't have any slop in it, but I didn't get the leaf springs with it, so I am still on the lookout for those. I also picked up a complete 6.2L diesel with the serpentine belt setup out of a 1990 model Chevy crew cab truck for $200. The PO said that it had a dropped valve....so it may need a rebuild. I also got myself a new Lincoln 140 HD MIG welder so that I can eventually start to do some sheet metal work. I think I may cut pieces off the parts truck and practice on those to build proficiency before I weld on the actual panels of the truck. I am still on the lookout for a Dana 60 front axle and 3/4 ton springs. I am thinking about running 3/4 ton springs under the rear also, just to give a little better ride quality.
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Lofty goals. I like. Never forget....RUST DOESN'T SLEEP here in Alabama!!! Need to save up for a shed (or a good tarp!) in which to build the truck. You are making headway and that's all that counts. dug