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propanemudtruck · 11-28-2011, 05:55 AM

Nice progress, but one question. If it's a CCLB, why does the frame need to be cut down?

Mattman2010 · 11-28-2011, 11:47 AM

Looking good Ryan! It was a CCLB, but now he cut it to make it a CCSB.

propanemudtruck · 11-28-2011, 01:30 PM

ahhh didn't catch that part. I still wish I would have gotten the CCLB instead of the CCSB when I had the option... I went with the SB because it was intercooled 2001 instead of the LB 97 non intercooled.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-28-2011, 03:58 PM

I worked on it more this morning. I'm almost finished up with the welding and grinding. I want this to appear un noticeable when you look at the frame. I was going to plate the out side, but I think that may interfere with side tanks. So, I'm going to use the pieces I cut out of the frame and make sleeves that go inside the frame. They will bolt in and if I have room after I get the fuel tanks on, then I may plate the out side. I doubt it'll need it with a sleeve though. More pics.

Here's my brother starting to remove the old pieces left over from a 6.9 IDI cross member I had in it years ago.

Here's a pic of the DIY4X shackles I got. Notice how beefy they are!

onebadbowtie · 11-28-2011, 09:54 PM

good progress man!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-29-2011, 05:27 PM

Here we go! The box is sat on it and it's looking like a truck again! We removed the 3" body lift and it looks like I may need to remove a leaf from the rear springs to get this to sit level with an engine and drive train in it. Now I have to decide if I want to cut the frame for the box to sit on it right, or cut the box and leave the frame so I can have enough room to mount a sturdy step bumper? Decisions, decisions! I have to get or find radiator support bushings so I can get the front sheet metal bolted on it. This truck is going to have to go back out side for a while and wait until I get some other things done before any more work gets done to it.

No more body lift.

Frame primered to keep rust off while it sits out doors.

Box sat on to get a feel for how a CC SWB looks.

More clean up on the front frame cross member area.

Tex_50613 · 11-29-2011, 05:47 PM

notch the frame so the box sits down properly and then give me a call, lol,

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-29-2011, 07:18 PM

I might just cut it off seeing how the last 1" or so may not be needed. When I get to that point I might just call you for at least a rear bumper. For now, the $$$ will be going into getting the poor thing driving.

brothers69c-10 · 11-29-2011, 10:30 PM

I can't believe you got pictures of nck working. I about fell out of my chair from a heart attack when i saw that lol.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-30-2011, 12:38 AM

Lmao!~

Mattman2010 · 11-30-2011, 12:49 AM

Looking good buddy! I just noticed that your truck is a 4x4 convertee as well. Got any pictures of that front cross member that holds the springs? It almost looks like that would give you some extra lift over the stock mounts but i noticed that you have what looks to be stock shackles on the rear.

Tex_50613 · 11-30-2011, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I might just cut it off seeing how the last 1" or so may not be needed. When I get to that point I might just call you for at least a rear bumper. For now, the $$$ will be going into getting the poor thing driving.

no problem, it'd give me a reason to cut parts for 2 at once, I'm gonna build a set for my CCDRW that I got the parts from you for, just have to decide on how many lights I want other than the backups

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-30-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

Looking good buddy! I just noticed that your truck is a 4x4 convertee as well. Got any pictures of that front cross member that holds the springs? It almost looks like that would give you some extra lift over the stock mounts but i noticed that you have what looks to be stock shackles on the rear.

Good eye! There is a 4"x4" 1/4" wall square tubing that is bolted and welded to the frame. The spring perches are welded to it. I originally did this when I first converted it because it was a cheap lift kit. I put stock shackles on it when I removed the lift kit. I'd say right now it has at least 3"-4" of lift still right now. The tires on it are 265's and it looks like 33's will fit without any problem.

Here's a pic of it a while ago when it had the 6.9 in it too.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-30-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tex_50613

no problem, it'd give me a reason to cut parts for 2 at once, I'm gonna build a set for my CCDRW that I got the parts from you for, just have to decide on how many lights I want other than the backups

What will the bumper look like for it? I was actually thinking about having you build one for it any how.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-30-2011, 05:25 PM

Here is a little something to look at while I work on rounding up money to buy new parts and paint for this truck.

I went ahead and cut off the rear portion of the frame because it looked goofy when I notched it.

In case any one is curious, 4 out of the 8 bolt holes worked for the bed. I only have to drill 4 new holes and the bed will be totally bolted down.

Tex_50613 · 11-30-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

What will the bumper look like for it? I was actually thinking about having you build one for it any how.

probably something like this depending on how many lights and how much of a drop/step you want, this one is based off a 11" DMI that I use to have on the truck but I have prints for a stock height (7") and 9" drop, and just curious what you doing up front?

the one pictured seams to be the most popular configuration of lights in the rear because I have sold 5 or 6 of them set up like this

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-30-2011, 06:05 PM

I think on the front I was just going to use a stock one since I have a nice bumper/spoiner for it. On the rear bumper, I'd only want back up lights and not the extra ones like that one you have on yours.

Tex_50613 · 11-30-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I think on the front I was just going to use a stock one since I have a nice bumper/spoiner for it. On the rear bumper, I'd only want back up lights and not the extra ones like that one you have on yours.

yeah that's nothing hard, just don't have to cut the holes, that one is actually on my mudder so that when I get the custom length stepper box that I'm building done I don't want lights on it so I put them in the bumper

trout · 11-30-2011, 06:24 PM

y did u get rid of the gmc grill???

brothers69c-10 · 11-30-2011, 08:22 PM

I think thats the most that truck has been put together since you had it at tasty tacos

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-30-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by brothers69c-10

I think thats the most that truck has been put together since you had it at tasty tacos

I think you're right. But it did have an engine and t case in it then.

1985-GMC · 11-30-2011, 09:31 PM

Looking good! Hows the engine coming?

You had a D44 under it? (the picture with the custom shaped tie rod)

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-01-2011, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Looking good! Hows the engine coming?

You had a D44 under it? (the picture with the custom shaped tie rod)

I might try to get the engine put together this weekend. We'll see.

Yep, it had a D44HD under it ever since I converted it to 4wd. Now it's in Brother's69C10's 88 V30 and I have my D60 under this truck finally.

OLDIRON69 · 12-05-2011, 04:45 PM

nice work..can't wait to see the engine!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-05-2011, 06:37 PM

Unfortunately, I made no progress on the engine this weekend. IDK when I'm going to get it together.

11-28-2011, 05:55 AM	#76
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Nice progress, but one question. If it's a CCLB, why does the frame need to be cut down? __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

11-28-2011, 11:47 AM	#77
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Looking good Ryan! It was a CCLB, but now he cut it to make it a CCSB. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

11-28-2011, 01:30 PM	#78
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB ahhh didn't catch that part. I still wish I would have gotten the CCLB instead of the CCSB when I had the option... I went with the SB because it was intercooled 2001 instead of the LB 97 non intercooled. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

11-28-2011, 03:58 PM	#79
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB I worked on it more this morning. I'm almost finished up with the welding and grinding. I want this to appear un noticeable when you look at the frame. I was going to plate the out side, but I think that may interfere with side tanks. So, I'm going to use the pieces I cut out of the frame and make sleeves that go inside the frame. They will bolt in and if I have room after I get the fuel tanks on, then I may plate the out side. I doubt it'll need it with a sleeve though. More pics. Here's my brother starting to remove the old pieces left over from a 6.9 IDI cross member I had in it years ago. Here's a pic of the DIY4X shackles I got. Notice how beefy they are! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-28-2011, 09:54 PM	#80
onebadbowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 357	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB good progress man!! __________________ James 94' Chevy K1500 Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 72' Chevy LWB K10, 350, SM465, NP205 Project "Daily Driver"

11-29-2011, 05:27 PM	#81
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Here we go! The box is sat on it and it's looking like a truck again! We removed the 3" body lift and it looks like I may need to remove a leaf from the rear springs to get this to sit level with an engine and drive train in it. Now I have to decide if I want to cut the frame for the box to sit on it right, or cut the box and leave the frame so I can have enough room to mount a sturdy step bumper? Decisions, decisions! I have to get or find radiator support bushings so I can get the front sheet metal bolted on it. This truck is going to have to go back out side for a while and wait until I get some other things done before any more work gets done to it. No more body lift. Frame primered to keep rust off while it sits out doors. Box sat on to get a feel for how a CC SWB looks. More clean up on the front frame cross member area. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-29-2011, 05:47 PM	#82
Tex_50613 Redneck Customs Bumpers, IA Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 503	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB notch the frame so the box sits down properly and then give me a call, lol, __________________ Overkill is under rated, Redneck Customs Truck Club Hudson, IA "Clifford" 83 Chevy K20 4x4, Mudder 7" lift rolling 44's "Basterd Child" 86 Chevy K30 4x4 crue cab Dule, 7.3l international WIP '00 ex-cab Silverado 4x4 DD I hate red trucks but you can't tell by looking at what I own

11-29-2011, 07:18 PM	#83
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB I might just cut it off seeing how the last 1" or so may not be needed. When I get to that point I might just call you for at least a rear bumper. For now, the $$$ will be going into getting the poor thing driving. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-29-2011, 10:30 PM	#84
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB I can't believe you got pictures of nck working. I about fell out of my chair from a heart attack when i saw that lol. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

11-30-2011, 12:38 AM	#85
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Lmao!~ __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-30-2011, 12:49 AM	#86
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Looking good buddy! I just noticed that your truck is a 4x4 convertee as well. Got any pictures of that front cross member that holds the springs? It almost looks like that would give you some extra lift over the stock mounts but i noticed that you have what looks to be stock shackles on the rear. __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

11-30-2011, 05:25 PM	#90
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Here is a little something to look at while I work on rounding up money to buy new parts and paint for this truck. I went ahead and cut off the rear portion of the frame because it looked goofy when I notched it. In case any one is curious, 4 out of the 8 bolt holes worked for the bed. I only have to drill 4 new holes and the bed will be totally bolted down. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-30-2011, 06:05 PM	#92
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB I think on the front I was just going to use a stock one since I have a nice bumper/spoiner for it. On the rear bumper, I'd only want back up lights and not the extra ones like that one you have on yours. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-30-2011, 06:24 PM	#94
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB y did u get rid of the gmc grill??? __________________ Edited by staff

11-30-2011, 08:22 PM	#95
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB I think thats the most that truck has been put together since you had it at tasty tacos __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"



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11-30-2011, 09:31 PM	#97
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Looking good! Hows the engine coming? You had a D44 under it? (the picture with the custom shaped tie rod) __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

12-05-2011, 04:45 PM	#99
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB nice work..can't wait to see the engine! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

12-05-2011, 06:37 PM	#100
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Unfortunately, I made no progress on the engine this weekend. IDK when I'm going to get it together. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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