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DustinB · 10-18-2012, 12:10 AM

Hey guys, I have been on this site for roughly a year now, my first truck was a 72 chevy. I recently traded that 72 for a 1985 GMC regular cab dually. The dually has a 454 with a three speed manual trans. This is my Daily driver. so far i have just done a few small things to it. She runs fantastic, but im sure i will be having some issue sooner or later and you guys are the best when it comes to answering questions.

frog210 · 10-18-2012, 12:14 AM

Me like
love your truck bro

DustinB · 10-18-2012, 12:43 AM

Thank you!!
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wwj75c30 · 10-18-2012, 03:54 AM

ill take those wheels off your hands lol

Goldfinger · 10-18-2012, 05:12 AM

sharp truck

motornut · 10-18-2012, 09:42 AM

Hi welcome,looks good and rust free!

DustinB · 10-18-2012, 10:22 AM

Hahah thanks for the offer but I think I'll keep the wheels for now. LOk
And as far as rust free, it's pretty close, it's got one little tiny rust hole in it. Thanks for the compliments guys!
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Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-18-2012, 01:16 PM

Awesome looking dually. Looks like its in great shape from here!
That's pretty cool its a manual as well.

DustinB · 10-18-2012, 01:24 PM

Thanks! The dually fenders are a little bit beat up and there's a few dents here and there but for being a 25 year old truck it's in good shape

and yeah, I love the fact that it's a manual!
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badpontiacs · 10-18-2012, 05:56 PM

Nice dually! Looks like you are missing the clearence lights on the front of the dually fenders

DustinB · 10-19-2012, 01:03 AM

Thanks! And I honestly didn't know that there were supposed to be any on the front of the fenders.. There's no holes for them. Maybe someone pulled them off and filled the holes with fiberglass?
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DustinB · 10-31-2012, 04:43 PM

so i have been doing quite a bit of debating with myself on what exactly i want to do with this truck.. i have finally made up my mind. i want to lower it, but from mostly everything i have read up on so far most people bag their duallys. i dont want to go that low.. i want maybe 4 in the rear and 2 or 3 up front. just enough to where the tops of the tires start to tuck. i dont want to have to cut the fenders or anything like that so i dont want to go to terribly low. anyone know where i can get a kit for this? and will it make it harder that this truck has factory two ton rear springs? thanks guys!

DustinB · 11-15-2012, 01:25 AM

i was wondering, what is this square above the speedo/ gas gauge? my step mom has an 85 half ton and her truck doesnt have it.. i've never seen it light up or anything..

f18delta · 11-15-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DustinB

i was wondering, what is this square above the speedo/ gas gauge? my step mom has an 85 half ton and her truck doesnt have it.. i've never seen it light up or anything..

That's where my check engine light is on my 85 GMC 2500. How do I know? Because it's still on.....And the engine is still there!

Gotta get that checked out one of these days. For now though, it's running well enough that I'm not too concerned about it.

MalibuSSwagon · 11-15-2012, 12:58 PM

Check your glove box sticker, those are the "Wait to start" and "Water in fuel" warning lights from a diesel truck.

frog210 · 11-15-2012, 02:15 AM

I know like on the c60 I think those were like additional signs maybe sip pump or something idk
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DustinB · 11-15-2012, 03:56 AM

hmm, that is kindof odd that it would be on my truck then..?

motornut · 11-15-2012, 06:11 AM

Might be left overs from diesel
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DustinB · 11-15-2012, 01:11 PM

What would i be looking for on the glove box sticker?
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10-18-2012, 12:10 AM	#1
DustinB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hereford Az Posts: 46	My first Square! Hey guys, I have been on this site for roughly a year now, my first truck was a 72 chevy. I recently traded that 72 for a 1985 GMC regular cab dually. The dually has a 454 with a three speed manual trans. This is my Daily driver. so far i have just done a few small things to it. She runs fantastic, but im sure i will be having some issue sooner or later and you guys are the best when it comes to answering questions. Attached Images __________________ 17 years old and love any chevrolet trucks. 72 chevy c20, 305,th350 combo with 4:10 gears.-TRADED 65 vw baja bug, dp 1600-SOLD '85 gmc c3500, RC,DRW, 454, three speed.-DD "suckin' gas and haulin' ass"

10-18-2012, 12:14 AM	#2
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: My first Square! Me like love your truck bro __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

10-18-2012, 12:43 AM	#3
DustinB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hereford Az Posts: 46	Re: My first Square! Thank you!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 17 years old and love any chevrolet trucks. 72 chevy c20, 305,th350 combo with 4:10 gears.-TRADED 65 vw baja bug, dp 1600-SOLD '85 gmc c3500, RC,DRW, 454, three speed.-DD "suckin' gas and haulin' ass"

10-18-2012, 03:54 AM	#4
wwj75c30 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: oakdale ca Posts: 552	Re: My first Square! ill take those wheels off your hands lol __________________ 75 c30 silverado drw 454/th400hd d70 soon to have d60 up front 73 c20 custom deluxe sm465 14bff parts truck

10-18-2012, 05:12 AM	#5
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: My first Square! sharp truck __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

10-18-2012, 09:42 AM	#6
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: My first Square! Hi welcome,looks good and rust free! __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-18-2012, 10:22 AM	#7
DustinB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hereford Az Posts: 46	Re: My first Square! Hahah thanks for the offer but I think I'll keep the wheels for now. LOk And as far as rust free, it's pretty close, it's got one little tiny rust hole in it. Thanks for the compliments guys! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 17 years old and love any chevrolet trucks. 72 chevy c20, 305,th350 combo with 4:10 gears.-TRADED 65 vw baja bug, dp 1600-SOLD '85 gmc c3500, RC,DRW, 454, three speed.-DD "suckin' gas and haulin' ass"

10-18-2012, 01:16 PM	#8
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: My first Square! Awesome looking dually. Looks like its in great shape from here! That's pretty cool its a manual as well. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

10-18-2012, 01:24 PM	#9
DustinB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hereford Az Posts: 46	Re: My first Square! Thanks! The dually fenders are a little bit beat up and there's a few dents here and there but for being a 25 year old truck it's in good shape and yeah, I love the fact that it's a manual! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 17 years old and love any chevrolet trucks. 72 chevy c20, 305,th350 combo with 4:10 gears.-TRADED 65 vw baja bug, dp 1600-SOLD '85 gmc c3500, RC,DRW, 454, three speed.-DD "suckin' gas and haulin' ass"

10-18-2012, 05:56 PM	#10
badpontiacs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Posts: 195	Re: My first Square! Nice dually! Looks like you are missing the clearence lights on the front of the dually fenders __________________

10-19-2012, 01:03 AM	#11
DustinB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hereford Az Posts: 46	Re: My first Square! Thanks! And I honestly didn't know that there were supposed to be any on the front of the fenders.. There's no holes for them. Maybe someone pulled them off and filled the holes with fiberglass? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 17 years old and love any chevrolet trucks. 72 chevy c20, 305,th350 combo with 4:10 gears.-TRADED 65 vw baja bug, dp 1600-SOLD '85 gmc c3500, RC,DRW, 454, three speed.-DD "suckin' gas and haulin' ass"

10-31-2012, 04:43 PM	#12
DustinB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hereford Az Posts: 46	Re: My first Square! so i have been doing quite a bit of debating with myself on what exactly i want to do with this truck.. i have finally made up my mind. i want to lower it, but from mostly everything i have read up on so far most people bag their duallys. i dont want to go that low.. i want maybe 4 in the rear and 2 or 3 up front. just enough to where the tops of the tires start to tuck. i dont want to have to cut the fenders or anything like that so i dont want to go to terribly low. anyone know where i can get a kit for this? and will it make it harder that this truck has factory two ton rear springs? thanks guys! __________________ 17 years old and love any chevrolet trucks. 72 chevy c20, 305,th350 combo with 4:10 gears.-TRADED 65 vw baja bug, dp 1600-SOLD '85 gmc c3500, RC,DRW, 454, three speed.-DD "suckin' gas and haulin' ass"

11-15-2012, 01:25 AM	#13
DustinB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hereford Az Posts: 46	Re: My first Square! i was wondering, what is this square above the speedo/ gas gauge? my step mom has an 85 half ton and her truck doesnt have it.. i've never seen it light up or anything.. Attached Images __________________ 17 years old and love any chevrolet trucks. 72 chevy c20, 305,th350 combo with 4:10 gears.-TRADED 65 vw baja bug, dp 1600-SOLD '85 gmc c3500, RC,DRW, 454, three speed.-DD "suckin' gas and haulin' ass"

11-15-2012, 12:58 PM	#15
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: My first Square! Check your glove box sticker, those are the "Wait to start" and "Water in fuel" warning lights from a diesel truck. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

11-15-2012, 02:15 AM	#16
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: My first Square! I know like on the c60 I think those were like additional signs maybe sip pump or something idk Posted via Mobile Device __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.



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11-15-2012, 03:56 AM	#17
DustinB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hereford Az Posts: 46	Re: My first Square! hmm, that is kindof odd that it would be on my truck then..? __________________ 17 years old and love any chevrolet trucks. 72 chevy c20, 305,th350 combo with 4:10 gears.-TRADED 65 vw baja bug, dp 1600-SOLD '85 gmc c3500, RC,DRW, 454, three speed.-DD "suckin' gas and haulin' ass"

11-15-2012, 06:11 AM	#18
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: My first Square! Might be left overs from diesel Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

11-15-2012, 01:11 PM	#19
DustinB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hereford Az Posts: 46	Re: My first Square! What would i be looking for on the glove box sticker? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 17 years old and love any chevrolet trucks. 72 chevy c20, 305,th350 combo with 4:10 gears.-TRADED 65 vw baja bug, dp 1600-SOLD '85 gmc c3500, RC,DRW, 454, three speed.-DD "suckin' gas and haulin' ass"

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