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fbird68 · 04-20-2010, 12:34 PM

Hello guys.
I went and bought a 79 C30 Camper Special with a 454 and 4spd a little while ago. Just have to pick it up this weekend when I get back home. I'm out of town for work right now.
It is rough around the edges but the price was right. I basically paid for an engine and got the truck for free. Not too worried about the rust, everything is repairable. I have a line on another one, same year with a 350/auto but I just could pass this hauler up.
Here's what it looks like.

Pyrotechnic · 04-20-2010, 01:50 PM

Glad that you are going to save it. Most trucks like this get used for the drivetrain and sent to the scrapper.

fbird68 · 04-20-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

Glad that you are going to save it. Most trucks like this get used for the drivetrain and sent to the scrapper.

I hear ya. The guy selling it asked if I wanted it for just the engine. Apparently there was a lot of interest just for the BB. I wanted the whole thing because up here I am seeing a lot less of this body style on the road up here especially the dually.

Richard

Fraser Beatty · 04-20-2010, 09:07 PM

I had the same truck, but with single-rear wheel and the 454 had been swapped out for a 350. Sold it a couple years back, and have regretted that decision ever since. Would like to find another one of these old beasts soon...

fbird68 · 04-25-2010, 11:30 AM

Darn it! It's been a busy weekend and I did not get a chance to pick up the truck yesterday. Now I just got a call that I need to pack up and catch a flight to one of our outstations because they are getting snow and both of their aircraft deicers are down. I work as a ground equipment tech. for our major Airline.
So I won't be back until Friday next week and my new beast has to sit and wait for me to pick it up.:-(

BigBlocksRule · 07-14-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fbird68

So I won't be back until Friday next week and my new beast has to sit and wait for me to pick it up.:-(

You best cover it up good until you can pick it up, I'd hate to see a body like that go bad due to the weather...

Duallies are badass, every one, particularly those with big blocks under the hood.

**old Rusty C10** · 04-25-2010, 11:49 AM

thats a nice looking truck with alot of potential good luck with it.. that is the same color as my first one

Chevyman350 · 04-26-2010, 10:07 PM

Yes!

Yet another regular cab dually fan!

These are definately the least "reported on"

Square bodys!

fbird68 · 04-27-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman350

Yes!

Yet another regular cab dually fan!

These are definately the least "reported on"

Square bodys!

I hear ya brother! They just look tough to me, like they mean business. Short and wide like a bull dog.

R

fbird68 · 04-28-2010, 12:14 PM

Does anyone have a picture of a shiny truck in this color? I think it's either Yellow or Jasmine Yellow.

Thanks

Richard

fbird68 · 07-13-2010, 07:51 PM

Hi. I was wondering if someone could help me with these option codes on this truck. I don't think they are anything special but it would be nice to know.

This is what I have so far.
E63 - Fleetside Pickup Box
DF2 - Camper Style Stainless Steel Mirrors
GT5 - 4.10 Rear Axle Gear Ratio
J55 - Heavy Duty Power Brakes
K05 - 600 Watt Engine Block Heater
LF8 - (LE8?) 7.4l V8
MM4 -
NA5 -
NL2 - Aux. Fuel Tank
N41 -
R05 - Dual Rear Wheels
UA1 - (U01?) Roof Marker Lamps
U16 - Tach.
V01 - Heavy Duty Radiator
V43 - Painted Rear Step Bumper
XPF -
YPG -
ZY1 - Solid paint
Z49 -
Z81 - Camper Special Chassis Equipment
53L -
62V -

Any help would be great.

Thanks

Richard

**57NAPCO** · 07-13-2010, 08:06 PM

I have a camper special also, 76 GMC. I dig these ol' work horses

scruffre · 07-13-2010, 10:39 PM

I found some of them for you

NA5 16880 P EMS M EMISSION SYSTEM FEDERAL, TIER 0

N41 17956 P SRS R STEERING POWER, VARIABLE RATIO
MM4 16015 P MTC M MERCHANDISED TRANS MAN 4 SPD PROVISIONS
YPG 31651 P RTR M TIRE REAR 7.00-16 8PR BL /NY (OVERSEAS)
Z49 33516 P CCD R EXPORT CANADIAN MODIF MANDATORY BASE EQUIP

I don't know about this one

53L 47122 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, BROCADE YELLOW MET (99)
53L 48231 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, LT TOREADOR RED MET (97)
53L 48244 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, COMPETITION YELLOW (95)
53L 48751 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, LEME RED PEARLESCENT (BRAZIL)
53L 48933 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, DK KHAKI (94)

USSkoval · 07-13-2010, 11:39 PM

I wonder why the option sheet doesn't have a description of any of the option numbers?

fbird68 · 07-14-2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 57NAPCO

I have a camper special also, 76 GMC. I dig these ol' work horses

Cool. This one is plain jane but I like it. Revs a little high cruising down the highway!

Quote:

Originally Posted by scruffre

I found some of them for you

NA5 16880 P EMS M EMISSION SYSTEM FEDERAL, TIER 0

N41 17956 P SRS R STEERING POWER, VARIABLE RATIO
MM4 16015 P MTC M MERCHANDISED TRANS MAN 4 SPD PROVISIONS
YPG 31651 P RTR M TIRE REAR 7.00-16 8PR BL /NY (OVERSEAS)
Z49 33516 P CCD R EXPORT CANADIAN MODIF MANDATORY BASE EQUIP

I don't know about this one

53L 47122 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, BROCADE YELLOW MET (99)
53L 48231 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, LT TOREADOR RED MET (97)
53L 48244 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, COMPETITION YELLOW (95)
53L 48751 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, LEME RED PEARLESCENT (BRAZIL)
53L 48933 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, DK KHAKI (94)

Thanks for your time. That clears up most of them. There has got to be a color in there somewhere as well, no?

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Originally Posted by USSkoval

I wonder why the option sheet doesn't have a description of any of the option numbers?

Not sure about that. Seems to me that I have seen this before.

Richard

Davidmichael · 07-14-2010, 08:55 AM

You should also pick up the trailer in the background. If it's for sale.

fbird68 · 07-14-2010, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule

You best cover it up good until you can pick it up, I'd hate to see a body like that go bad due to the weather...

Duallies are badass, every one, particularly those with big blocks under the hood.

I hear ya. That's a pristine body on it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davidmichael

You should also pick up the trailer in the background. If it's for sale.

I should have mentioned that I did pick it up and am starting to go through the mechanical inspection on it. I have been driving it with temp. insurance and it does like it's fuel. Revs around 3100rpm at 60mph.

Never thought about the trailer but that's a good idea.

*RUSHNBOBO* · 08-23-2010, 05:33 PM

Love seeing more vintage dually builds, every show I go to there's usually just 1 or 2 out of a sea of C10's

04-20-2010, 12:34 PM	#1
fbird68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arborg Manitoba Canada Posts: 98	My new 79 C30 454/4spd Hello guys. I went and bought a 79 C30 Camper Special with a 454 and 4spd a little while ago. Just have to pick it up this weekend when I get back home. I'm out of town for work right now. It is rough around the edges but the price was right. I basically paid for an engine and got the truck for free. Not too worried about the rust, everything is repairable. I have a line on another one, same year with a 350/auto but I just could pass this hauler up. Here's what it looks like. Attached Images __________________ STR Restoration and Customs 1971 C10 Custom 1964 Impala 2dr Hardtop 1965 Parisienne CS 1937 Nash Lafayette 1947 Willys CJ-2A

04-20-2010, 01:50 PM	#2
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd Glad that you are going to save it. Most trucks like this get used for the drivetrain and sent to the scrapper. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

04-20-2010, 09:07 PM	#4
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd I had the same truck, but with single-rear wheel and the 454 had been swapped out for a 350. Sold it a couple years back, and have regretted that decision ever since. Would like to find another one of these old beasts soon... __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

04-25-2010, 11:30 AM	#5
fbird68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arborg Manitoba Canada Posts: 98	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd Darn it! It's been a busy weekend and I did not get a chance to pick up the truck yesterday. Now I just got a call that I need to pack up and catch a flight to one of our outstations because they are getting snow and both of their aircraft deicers are down. I work as a ground equipment tech. for our major Airline. So I won't be back until Friday next week and my new beast has to sit and wait for me to pick it up.:-( __________________ STR Restoration and Customs 1971 C10 Custom 1964 Impala 2dr Hardtop 1965 Parisienne CS 1937 Nash Lafayette 1947 Willys CJ-2A

04-25-2010, 11:49 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd thats a nice looking truck with alot of potential good luck with it.. that is the same color as my first one __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-26-2010, 10:07 PM	#8
Chevyman350 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Madison, Wi Posts: 80	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd Yes! Yet another regular cab dually fan! These are definately the least "reported on" Square bodys!

04-28-2010, 12:14 PM	#10
fbird68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arborg Manitoba Canada Posts: 98	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd Does anyone have a picture of a shiny truck in this color? I think it's either Yellow or Jasmine Yellow. Thanks Richard __________________ STR Restoration and Customs 1971 C10 Custom 1964 Impala 2dr Hardtop 1965 Parisienne CS 1937 Nash Lafayette 1947 Willys CJ-2A

07-13-2010, 07:51 PM	#11
fbird68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arborg Manitoba Canada Posts: 98	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd Hi. I was wondering if someone could help me with these option codes on this truck. I don't think they are anything special but it would be nice to know. This is what I have so far. E63 - Fleetside Pickup Box DF2 - Camper Style Stainless Steel Mirrors GT5 - 4.10 Rear Axle Gear Ratio J55 - Heavy Duty Power Brakes K05 - 600 Watt Engine Block Heater LF8 - (LE8?) 7.4l V8 MM4 - NA5 - NL2 - Aux. Fuel Tank N41 - R05 - Dual Rear Wheels UA1 - (U01?) Roof Marker Lamps U16 - Tach. V01 - Heavy Duty Radiator V43 - Painted Rear Step Bumper XPF - YPG - ZY1 - Solid paint Z49 - Z81 - Camper Special Chassis Equipment 53L - 62V - Any help would be great. Thanks Richard Attached Images __________________ STR Restoration and Customs 1971 C10 Custom 1964 Impala 2dr Hardtop 1965 Parisienne CS 1937 Nash Lafayette 1947 Willys CJ-2A

07-13-2010, 08:06 PM	#12
57NAPCO F’B’D guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Texas/Maine Posts: 2,244	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd I have a camper special also, 76 GMC. I dig these ol' work horses

07-13-2010, 10:39 PM	#13
scruffre Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carrying Place, Ontario Posts: 48	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd I found some of them for you NA5 16880 P EMS M EMISSION SYSTEM FEDERAL, TIER 0 N41 17956 P SRS R STEERING POWER, VARIABLE RATIO MM4 16015 P MTC M MERCHANDISED TRANS MAN 4 SPD PROVISIONS YPG 31651 P RTR M TIRE REAR 7.00-16 8PR BL /NY (OVERSEAS) Z49 33516 P CCD R EXPORT CANADIAN MODIF MANDATORY BASE EQUIP I don't know about this one 53L 47122 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, BROCADE YELLOW MET (99) 53L 48231 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, LT TOREADOR RED MET (97) 53L 48244 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, COMPETITION YELLOW (95) 53L 48751 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, LEME RED PEARLESCENT (BRAZIL) 53L 48933 P CCL R SECONDARY COLOR EXTERIOR, DK KHAKI (94) __________________ Dave

07-13-2010, 11:39 PM	#14
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd I wonder why the option sheet doesn't have a description of any of the option numbers? __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

07-14-2010, 08:55 AM	#16
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd You should also pick up the trailer in the background. If it's for sale.

08-23-2010, 05:33 PM	#18
RUSHNBOBO Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Placerville Ca. Posts: 982	Re: My new 79 C30 454/4spd Love seeing more vintage dually builds, every show I go to there's usually just 1 or 2 out of a sea of C10's Last edited by RUSHNBOBO; 08-23-2010 at 05:34 PM.



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