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**WorkinLonghorn** · 03-02-2007, 07:25 PM

I want to pull a trailer all over this great country and I think I have the basis for an adequate tow vehicle.I'm a cheap so-and-so and I think long and hard before I spend.
>>Currently thinking a 383 (stroked 350) or a 400 small block with a NV 4500 5spd,and keep my 3.73 gears but up-grade to trac-lock. Discs in front might be nice but I haven't yet seen an 8-lug conversion kit.
>>Then fix or replace the AC, a little body work+paint,better sounds,and I'm gone.--Or maybe just get a DuraMax.
>>Anyway dreams are cheap.

bad_turbo · 03-03-2007, 01:26 AM

hard to beat the Duramax/Allison combo. I drive one everyday and pull a big trailer. You could always just drop the Duramax/Allison in your old truck. Would make a *****in' old hauler.

E's69GMC · 03-03-2007, 05:44 AM

Classic Performance Products has an 8 lug kit listed, if your interested.

Longhorn Man · 03-03-2007, 06:14 AM

you do enough haulin and scrapping, grab the front end off a 73 - 87 ugly 3/4 ton.

**special-K** · 03-03-2007, 09:55 AM

DuraMax/6spd manual would be an excellent hiway-hauler.It would be easier,cheaper,and generally more practical to swap a Cummins.And,you`ll get alot better fuel economy.

TP from Cntl PA · 03-03-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

DuraMax/6spd manual would be an excellent hiway-hauler.It would be easier,cheaper,and generally more practical to swap a Cummins.And,you`ll get alot better fuel economy.

Haven't met a d-jap yet that would get better mpg than a 12V........Actually, I don't know anyone with one in a Chevy that does get better fuel economy than a Cummins in a Dodge. IMO, the D-max's around here stink mpg wise. Some of the numbers I've been told would make me want an 8.1 with today prices of diesel.

As far as a 6spd behind a D-jap, DON'T DO IT..........I drove one with a 6spd, and I swear it almost felt like I had a 6.2 under the hood. If your going to swap in a Duramax, go with the Allison. I don't like auto's, but the Allison is a good tranny and works great behind a D-max.

**special-K** · 03-03-2007, 10:36 PM

Using an Allison opens up a huge new can of worms as if swapping a Dmax ain`t enough of a headache.He wants a hiway rig.Get it up to speed and go,true lock-up,and no shifting.

*alschevy* · 03-03-2007, 11:00 PM

evey one and there brother is doing it one time i was go to go in each state in look for old cars trucks vans and parts to mandy are doing thhat

03-02-2007, 07:25 PM	#1
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Plans for a HAULER,this will happen someday. I want to pull a trailer all over this great country and I think I have the basis for an adequate tow vehicle.I'm a cheap so-and-so and I think long and hard before I spend. >>Currently thinking a 383 (stroked 350) or a 400 small block with a NV 4500 5spd,and keep my 3.73 gears but up-grade to trac-lock. Discs in front might be nice but I haven't yet seen an 8-lug conversion kit. >>Then fix or replace the AC, a little body work+paint,better sounds,and I'm gone.--Or maybe just get a DuraMax. >>Anyway dreams are cheap. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

03-03-2007, 01:26 AM	#2
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Plans for a HAULER,this will happen someday. hard to beat the Duramax/Allison combo. I drive one everyday and pull a big trailer. You could always just drop the Duramax/Allison in your old truck. Would make a ***in' old hauler. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "**

03-03-2007, 05:44 AM	#3
E's69GMC Member of the Board Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Citrus Heights,CA Posts: 19	Re: Plans for a HAULER,this will happen someday. Classic Performance Products has an 8 lug kit listed, if your interested. __________________ '69 GMC 3/4 ton starting its transformation to a low rolling daily driver

03-03-2007, 06:14 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Plans for a HAULER,this will happen someday. you do enough haulin and scrapping, grab the front end off a 73 - 87 ugly 3/4 ton.

03-03-2007, 09:55 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Plans for a HAULER,this will happen someday. DuraMax/6spd manual would be an excellent hiway-hauler.It would be easier,cheaper,and generally more practical to swap a Cummins.And,you`ll get alot better fuel economy. __________________ "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 ~

03-03-2007, 10:36 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Plans for a HAULER,this will happen someday. Using an Allison opens up a huge new can of worms as if swapping a Dmax ain`t enough of a headache.He wants a hiway rig.Get it up to speed and go,true lock-up,and no shifting. __________________ "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 ~

03-03-2007, 11:00 PM	#8
alschevy Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lehigh Acres FL Posts: 205	Re: Plans for a HAULER,this will happen someday. evey one and there brother is doing it one time i was go to go in each state in look for old cars trucks vans and parts to mandy are doing thhat



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