My 78 crew cab dually build

[77dwh]

Here is some pics of my other project. Its a 78 crew cab dually that I shortened last fall and have not had a chance to mess with lately. Finally got around to rewiring the dually fender lights and installing the roll pan on it. Currently has a 454 and 4 speeed in it but soon swapping to a 350 tbi and 700r4 to be a little more fuel and highway friendly. After that time to get the stance a lot closer to the ground and go from there.

[bilfman]

Can't wait to see some more!

[Eyegore]

Ditto, but I have to admit I love the current stance and color (not the bed).

[77dwh]

Thanks I like the color also it matches pretty close to my other trucks factory color. I plan to drop it another 4-5 inches. I already thinned down the rear leaves done to 4 or 5 leaves when I did the shortening of the frame. I also have another set of doors to swap on since these have rust in the rear doors and the front doors are messed up from the old big mirrors. It will take time but will be fun when the work is finished and I can drive it more.

[rs72z]

Nice start!!
Looking foward to more progress.

[LOW1TON]

very cool ride, keep us posted on progress and as always lots of pictures!

[77dwh]

I ordered a pair of drop spindles today and gonna start fabbing up my rear flip kit and c notch hope to be a lot lower in a couple weeks time.

[77dwh]

Spindles on and I cut one and a half coils off. Now time to order some perches up and build me a flip kit. Turned out lower than I dreamed it would

[rs72z]

Did you pull the fender wells? Looks like it will rub on good bumps, at least mine did at that height.

[meatwagon83]

mine wasnt even that low and rubbed!

[rs72z]

I had alot shorter tire on mine.

[77dwh]

The fenderwells are still in it, I got about an inch and a half between the tires and the fenderwells. I will probably put shorter tires on and the front will hopefully raise up some when I pull the 454 for the tbi 350

[77dwh]

I got my nice junkyard 90 suburban buckets in today. I will paint the console to match when I swap my doors and panels out. I also got my 350 tbi all cleaned and about ready to fill the void soon to be left by the 454.

[izzy_Britton]

This build makes thread makes me miss my old CCD



sold it 2 1/2 years ago for 300$

Keep up the work, steady as she goes. I will watch your build as you post. Looks good so far. what paint do you intend to use to paint your center console? doesnt paint usually just flake off of the plastic because it doesnt stick so well?


-Izzy

[77dwh]

I use some stuff mixed at a local auto body supply shop. it with a good cleaning then some adhesion promoter it works well for me. Used the same process on the headliner plastics of my 77 K10 it works great .

[77dwh]

I got the rear flipped today. What a PITA getting the perches off to weld them back on. I need to get the materials picked up to build my c notch yet and shock mount extensions. Once thats done I will round up some shocks for the rear. Hopefully get the small block in shortly then start driving it alot.

[LOW1TON]

Looks great! I love the stance! Keep up the good work and picture posting.
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[SCOTI]

Nice....
How about a good side view pic? Current tire sizes?

[77dwh]

requested side veiw, 225/70/16 front and 235/85/16 rear tires

[SCOTI]

Nice. Looks good right there. How much gap between the axle tube & frame right now w/o the c-notch?

[77dwh]

inch inch and a half tops. I got the material today to build the notch though. I am also going to extend the shock mounts so I can put some shocks back on it. Gotta replace the pinion seal cause it leaks like a seive. Can't wait to drive it again.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 77dwh

inch inch and a half tops. I got the material today to build the notch though. I am also going to extend the shock mounts so I can put some shocks back on it. Gotta replace the pinion seal cause it leaks like a seive. Can't wait to drive it again.

Thanks for the pic & follow-up info.

Based on measurements w/mine, I was figuring the top of the housing would be flat against the bottom lip of the frame @ ride height. Skipping the c-notch & going straight to the step notch.

[74 stepside]

Looks awesome! Always wanted a crewcab squarebody dually or suburban dually.

[77dwh]

There used to be one of the converted dually suburban around me. It was cool just because it was different. It was used to haul a stock car around then it got parted out for its big block a few years later. Wish I would have gotten the rear fenders off it.

[ladderback66]

Good luck with the build! I have always loved the CCD"s!