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mopar346 · 07-13-2012, 08:46 PM

OK, I have a 88 square C&C reg cab dually, I have bounced through a number of ideas trying to figure out which way I wanted to go to make a car hauler out of it. My current decision is to put a long bed on it and extend it to meet the cab. I have learned that the C&C axle is narrower than a reg dually so a dually bed wont work, but the tires fit within the bed side on a regular bed. Is this correct? Do I then need to tub the inner fender to make room for the inside tire? Will a doubled stock wheel well work or do I need to split the wheel well and splice a band into it? Any experienced answers would be greatly appreciated and as always pictures are great.

Anybody near the corner of AL, GA & FL got a rust free long bed or 2 for sale?

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-13-2012, 09:37 PM

I have seen cab and chassis rear axles under an 8' bed as duallys and the tires didn't interfere with the bed. But, they had small tires on them. I bet if you move the tubs in 3" or so, you can make it work ok.

*79 silverado* · 07-13-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mopar346

Anybody near the corner of AL, GA & FL got a *** for sale?

To post a wanted ad you'll need to pony up for the paying membership, a mod will remove that once they see it. (Of course I'll need to do that myself as well once I figure out what I end up looking to buy) just trying to help keep ya out of trouble

mopar346 · 07-13-2012, 09:50 PM

[QUOTE=mopar346;5484673]OK, I have a 88 square C&C reg cab dually, I have bounced through a number of ideas trying to figure out which way I wanted to go to make a car hauler out of it. My current decision is to put a long bed on it and extend it to meet the cab. I have learned that the C&C axle is narrower than a reg dually so a dually bed wont work, but the tires fit within the bed side on a regular bed. Is this correct? Do I then need to tub the inner fender to make room for the inside tire? Will a doubled stock wheel well work or do I need to split the wheel well and splice a band into it? Any experienced answers would be greatly appreciated and as always pictures are great.

Now I need to find a rust free long bed or 2 for sale near the corner of AL, GA & FL.

mopar346 · 07-13-2012, 09:51 PM

There I fixed it.

The thing about being in hot water is it keeps you warm.

07-13-2012, 08:46 PM	#1
mopar346 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quincy, FL Posts: 533	I think I made a dually bed decision, need to confirm a few things. OK, I have a 88 square C&C reg cab dually, I have bounced through a number of ideas trying to figure out which way I wanted to go to make a car hauler out of it. My current decision is to put a long bed on it and extend it to meet the cab. I have learned that the C&C axle is narrower than a reg dually so a dually bed wont work, but the tires fit within the bed side on a regular bed. Is this correct? Do I then need to tub the inner fender to make room for the inside tire? Will a doubled stock wheel well work or do I need to split the wheel well and splice a band into it? Any experienced answers would be greatly appreciated and as always pictures are great. Anybody near the corner of AL, GA & FL got a rust free long bed or 2 for sale?

07-13-2012, 09:37 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: I think I made a dually bed decision, need to confirm a few things. I have seen cab and chassis rear axles under an 8' bed as duallys and the tires didn't interfere with the bed. But, they had small tires on them. I bet if you move the tubs in 3" or so, you can make it work ok. __________________ 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.*

07-13-2012, 09:50 PM	#4
mopar346 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quincy, FL Posts: 533	Re: I think I made a dually bed decision, need to confirm a few things. [QUOTE=mopar346;5484673]OK, I have a 88 square C&C reg cab dually, I have bounced through a number of ideas trying to figure out which way I wanted to go to make a car hauler out of it. My current decision is to put a long bed on it and extend it to meet the cab. I have learned that the C&C axle is narrower than a reg dually so a dually bed wont work, but the tires fit within the bed side on a regular bed. Is this correct? Do I then need to tub the inner fender to make room for the inside tire? Will a doubled stock wheel well work or do I need to split the wheel well and splice a band into it? Any experienced answers would be greatly appreciated and as always pictures are great. Now I need to find a rust free long bed or 2 for sale near the corner of AL, GA & FL.

07-13-2012, 09:51 PM	#5
mopar346 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Quincy, FL Posts: 533	Re: I think I made a dually bed decision, need to confirm a few things. There I fixed it. The thing about being in hot water is it keeps you warm.

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