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STPETEBLUE · 10-26-2020, 07:23 PM

This is a photo progression of my friend Mike Powell converting a 1989 GMC C7000 TopKick into a pickup truck for me.

What the truck looked like when I bought it
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Removing the box using hay bales
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Without the box
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After the frame was shortened
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STPETEBLUE · 10-26-2020, 07:27 PM

Frame welds
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Sub-frame

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STPETEBLUE · 10-26-2020, 07:33 PM

Installing the bed
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Ready to drive
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Turtle12 · 10-27-2020, 09:24 AM

This is too cool!

STPETEBLUE · 10-27-2020, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Turtle12

This is too cool!

Thanks. I love it.

dragonball98312 · 10-27-2020, 10:38 PM

Thats a big ass truck

farmall · 10-28-2020, 11:41 PM

When I did a bobber, I cut the rivets for the spring hangers, centered the axle under the wheel opening in the bed, and bolted the new hangers in place. Then used a band saw to cut the frame hanging out the back to the desired length.

STPETEBLUE · 10-29-2020, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dragonball98312

Thats a big ass truck

Yes, it is.

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Originally Posted by farmall

When I did a bobber, I cut the rivets for the spring hangers, centered the axle under the wheel opening in the bed, and bolted the new hangers in place. Then used a band saw to cut the frame hanging out the back to the desired length.

I saw a couple of YouTube videos where a guy did it that way. Very fascinating how he did the measuring and drilling.

LT7A · 11-03-2020, 10:02 AM

That's very clean work. Other than your, uh, windshield lettering, I think many non-truck people would look at it and assume it's something you could have gotten from the factory. What motor and transmission does it have?

STPETEBLUE · 11-03-2020, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

That's very clean work. Other than your, uh, windshield lettering, I think many non-truck people would look at it and assume it's something you could have gotten from the factory. What motor and transmission does it have?

3208T (10.4L / 636 c.i.) Caterpillar Diesel and an Eaton-Fuller FS-6106A 6 Speed

LT7A · 11-03-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by STPETEBLUE

3208T (10.4L / 636 c.i.) Caterpillar Diesel and an Eaton-Fuller FS-6106A 6 Speed

You should be able to bring home a couple of sacks of concrete and a few two-by-fours from the Home Depot without much trouble with that power combo.

STPETEBLUE · 11-03-2020, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

You should be able to bring home a couple of sacks of concrete and a few two-by-fours from the Home Depot without much trouble with that power combo.

Richard D · 06-18-2021, 01:02 PM

I knew someone who had one of these about 25-30 years ago. I always wondered what it would look like if the rear dually fenders were lowered down to match the front fenders.

kipps · 06-22-2021, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard D

I knew someone who had one of these about 25-30 years ago. I always wondered what it would look like if the rear dually fenders were lowered down to match the front fenders.

I've got an idea for another way of doing it, but it would be even more work.

Swap the cab for a pickup cab, so it can set down deeper on the chassis. The bed and front clip would be lowered to match. The radiator, transmission, and possibly the engine could be an issue.

The rear fenders are sectioned and lengthened to properly clear the rear wheel diameter.

The front fenders are fabricated out of rear dually fenders mounted at the same height, and also sectioned to clear the front wheel diameter.

rodstored-72 · 06-23-2021, 03:51 PM

".... The front fenders are fabricated out of rear dually fenders mounted at the same height, and also sectioned to clear the front wheel diameter..."

I was thinking similar, but opposite.... maybe use a modified front fender to replace the dually fender, thought is to "bring down" the rear fender area of the bed., but to not detract... the truck overall is very cool!! and a nice build.

10-26-2020, 07:23 PM	#1
STPETEBLUE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 88	"Pickup truck" conversion This is a photo progression of my friend Mike Powell converting a 1989 GMC C7000 TopKick into a pickup truck for me. What the truck looked like when I bought it Removing the box using hay bales Without the box After the frame was shortened __________________ Daily Driver: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Dually 6.6L LLY Duramax Diesel and an Allison 5 Speed Currently looking for an Action Line truck, specifically 1969-1970, in very good condition. Longbed only, step or fleetside, or flatbed if C30. Must be unmolested (not modded).

10-26-2020, 07:27 PM	#2
STPETEBLUE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 88	Re: "Pickup truck" conversion Frame welds Sub-frame __________________ Daily Driver: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Dually 6.6L LLY Duramax Diesel and an Allison 5 Speed Currently looking for an Action Line truck, specifically 1969-1970, in very good condition. Longbed only, step or fleetside, or flatbed if C30. Must be unmolested (not modded).

10-26-2020, 07:33 PM	#3
STPETEBLUE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 88	Re: "Pickup truck" conversion Installing the bed Ready to drive __________________ Daily Driver: 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Dually 6.6L LLY Duramax Diesel and an Allison 5 Speed Currently looking for an Action Line truck, specifically 1969-1970, in very good condition. Longbed only, step or fleetside, or flatbed if C30. Must be unmolested (not modded).

10-27-2020, 09:24 AM	#4
Turtle12 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: McCaysville, GA Posts: 7	Re: "Pickup truck" conversion This is too cool! __________________ '05 Z-71 Crew Cab '79 Scottsdale 4x2 w/ 66,000 original miles 2016 Honda Pilot Elite w/ black wheels

10-27-2020, 10:38 PM	#6
dragonball98312 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Belfair, Wa Posts: 477	Re: "Pickup truck" conversion Thats a big ass truck

10-28-2020, 11:41 PM	#7
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 723	Re: "Pickup truck" conversion When I did a bobber, I cut the rivets for the spring hangers, centered the axle under the wheel opening in the bed, and bolted the new hangers in place. Then used a band saw to cut the frame hanging out the back to the desired length. __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

11-03-2020, 10:02 AM	#9
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: "Pickup truck" conversion That's very clean work. Other than your, uh, windshield lettering, I think many non-truck people would look at it and assume it's something you could have gotten from the factory. What motor and transmission does it have?

06-18-2021, 01:02 PM	#13
Richard D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Ctiy TX Posts: 228	Re: "Pickup truck" conversion I knew someone who had one of these about 25-30 years ago. I always wondered what it would look like if the rear dually fenders were lowered down to match the front fenders.

06-23-2021, 03:51 PM	#15
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: "Pickup truck" conversion ".... The front fenders are fabricated out of rear dually fenders mounted at the same height, and also sectioned to clear the front wheel diameter..." I was thinking similar, but opposite.... maybe use a modified front fender to replace the dually fender, thought is to "bring down" the rear fender area of the bed., but to not detract... the truck overall is very cool!! and a nice build.



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