1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SS Tim · 02-03-2011, 12:41 AM

Hello all, I'm new to the list but have been reading posts for years. My current project is trying to find a Marmon Herrington converted C30 or images to help with the conversion of a C30 Longhorn to haul a large sled dog box. The '73 Silverbook had a centerspread (I think) if anyone has it. My copy went missing. In the '74 Silverbook only a small fragment similar to shown. Any pictures, thoughts or advice would be very welcome. Thought long and hard about a K20, but I really want the 7200lb rear axle and the longer bed. Pictures below show the clip (with a left drop axle) and a similar box to the size we want but with a sleeper section added on the front.
Thanks,
Tim
www.rusticshadessiberians.com

**special-K** · 02-03-2011, 10:11 AM

Hi Tim,now you're talking my language. I have the 67,72,and 74 Silver Book. The '67 doesn't even list front drives in the index,but has a page for Napco. The '74 book shows the same page you have. The '72 has a page with a light duty picture. Unfortunately I don't have a scanner and could only snap a camera shot. I hope this helps.

OldCreek · 02-06-2011, 03:01 AM

There was a Marmon axle for sale on Pirate4x4 about a year ago...

SS Tim · 02-06-2011, 05:08 PM

Really appreciate the help. The pictures from the '72 silverbook are interesting in that it's actually a HD axle (MC-9 9000#?) on a cart, rolled under a C30. So are the joys of marketing pictures! The pictures I'm looking for show more of the '69-70 C30 stake truck they used in their literature for several years.
Thanks,
Tim
www.rusticshadessiberians.com

*Southern Shaker* · 08-03-2012, 04:54 PM

Hey bud, Now im now completely 100% sure but i saw a 71-72 chevy c30 with huge 5 lug axles it was a 4x4 for sure but it had the older style 5 lug mega axles under it not sure if thats what your lookin for but i saw it on a goose neck out in a pasture about 20 east of eastland texas over by me (mingus) texas hope this can be of some help

jjzepplin · 08-03-2012, 05:24 PM

Want to see more! I'm in!

**nbrfd007** · 08-03-2012, 06:57 PM

Pure Sexy!!

SS Tim · 08-03-2012, 07:50 PM

Wow, Just made a little reference to the MH converted C30s this morning and the counter is again spinning on a year and a half old thread. Since this was first posted I have found some of my original reference pictures and collected a number of NAPCO C30 pictures as well. Shortly I will update this post to keep it all together. However for those who cannot wait, run over to my site www.rusticshadessiberians.com/trucks as some of the pictures are there.

mcmlxix · 08-04-2012, 02:44 AM

LOOK HERE

OR HERE

These came from www.claz.org

SS Tim · 08-04-2012, 03:43 AM

OR HERE , Now that is just too funny. I was looking at another of Ken's trucks a couple of years ago. It was a GMC 5500 NAPCO ex-tree spade truck turned wrecker. Interesting SPID with HD everything, just couldn't swing the truck and the transportation to CA. Driving that V6 beast probably would have been in the gallons per mile range anyway. As to the Ford thanks but no. Really don't want another medium duty truck right now.

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 08-04-2012, 04:36 AM

that thing is a weapon ^^^^^

SS Tim · 08-04-2012, 05:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972BackInBlackC10

that thing is a weapon ^^^^^

Isn't it :-)

BlackedOut67shorty · 09-23-2012, 02:35 AM

Wow just looking at it makes me tremble... These trucks mean business

**special-K** · 09-23-2012, 09:50 AM

I didn't see this back in August. Those links showed nothing for me,but here are pics I've had for quite a few years:

SS Tim · 09-23-2012, 10:36 AM

Thanks Tim! Have those but here are some more you likely don't have. The links were for two trucks for sale a Ford and a later Chevrolet. The linked Chevy was offered by the same guy who had the od green/red wrecker for sale.

davepl · 09-23-2012, 03:27 PM

Wow. No idea what I'd ever do with one, but somehow I want one! I think a Duramax or late-model medium duty truck motor would wake it up.

I'm also starting to get a soft spot for old military trucks. Heck, I've even drive one of those old tandem-axle Mercedes parade cars if it didn't make me look like a Nazi! There's just something about "heavier duty than you need it to be" that I like.

SS Tim · 09-23-2012, 03:37 PM

Dave, If you even think you want to do this buy the C60 Napco off eBay for parts like Special-K has advised and grab the C50 posted yesterday in the board classifieds. They together would make a great start. Now that would be a motorhome chassis to haul your kids in! Say a 14-20' body depending on the chassis maybe a stepframe conversion vs lift blocks.

SS Tim · 09-23-2012, 03:49 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Napco-...33f2d5&vxp=mtr

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543797

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...71-c-50&cat=12

02-03-2011, 12:41 AM	#1
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Hello all, I'm new to the list but have been reading posts for years. My current project is trying to find a Marmon Herrington converted C30 or images to help with the conversion of a C30 Longhorn to haul a large sled dog box. The '73 Silverbook had a centerspread (I think) if anyone has it. My copy went missing. In the '74 Silverbook only a small fragment similar to shown. Any pictures, thoughts or advice would be very welcome. Thought long and hard about a K20, but I really want the 7200lb rear axle and the longer bed. Pictures below show the clip (with a left drop axle) and a similar box to the size we want but with a sleeper section added on the front. Thanks, Tim www.rusticshadessiberians.com Attached Images Last edited by SS Tim; 02-09-2011 at 12:50 AM. Reason: change images

02-03-2011, 10:11 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Hi Tim,now you're talking my language. I have the 67,72,and 74 Silver Book. The '67 doesn't even list front drives in the index,but has a page for Napco. The '74 book shows the same page you have. The '72 has a page with a light duty picture. Unfortunately I don't have a scanner and could only snap a camera shot. I hope this helps. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-06-2011 at 09:22 AM.

02-06-2011, 03:01 AM	#3
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions There was a Marmon axle for sale on Pirate4x4 about a year ago... __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

02-06-2011, 05:08 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Really appreciate the help. The pictures from the '72 silverbook are interesting in that it's actually a HD axle (MC-9 9000#?) on a cart, rolled under a C30. So are the joys of marketing pictures! The pictures I'm looking for show more of the '69-70 C30 stake truck they used in their literature for several years. Thanks, Tim www.rusticshadessiberians.com Attached Images Last edited by SS Tim; 02-09-2011 at 12:53 AM. Reason: add picture

08-03-2012, 04:54 PM	#5
Southern Shaker Account Suspended Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas Posts: 856	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Hey bud, Now im now completely 100% sure but i saw a 71-72 chevy c30 with huge 5 lug axles it was a 4x4 for sure but it had the older style 5 lug mega axles under it not sure if thats what your lookin for but i saw it on a goose neck out in a pasture about 20 east of eastland texas over by me (mingus) texas hope this can be of some help

08-03-2012, 05:24 PM	#6
jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Want to see more! I'm in! __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

08-03-2012, 06:57 PM	#7
nbrfd007 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Blaine, Arkansas Posts: 751	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Pure Sexy!!

08-03-2012, 07:50 PM	#8
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Wow, Just made a little reference to the MH converted C30s this morning and the counter is again spinning on a year and a half old thread. Since this was first posted I have found some of my original reference pictures and collected a number of NAPCO C30 pictures as well. Shortly I will update this post to keep it all together. However for those who cannot wait, run over to my site www.rusticshadessiberians.com/trucks as some of the pictures are there. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

08-04-2012, 02:44 AM	#9
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions LOOK HERE OR HERE These came from www.claz.org __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

08-04-2012, 03:43 AM	#10
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions *OR HERE* , Now that is just too funny. I was looking at another of Ken's trucks a couple of years ago. It was a GMC 5500 NAPCO ex-tree spade truck turned wrecker. Interesting SPID with HD everything, just couldn't swing the truck and the transportation to CA. Driving that V6 beast probably would have been in the gallons per mile range anyway. As to the Ford thanks but no. Really don't want another medium duty truck right now. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

08-04-2012, 04:36 AM	#11
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions that thing is a weapon ^^^^^

09-23-2012, 02:35 AM	#13
BlackedOut67shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: error 404 location not found Posts: 816	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Wow just looking at it makes me tremble... These trucks mean business __________________ 1995 s10 blazer 4.3 1967 c10 350/350 fleet short 1993 s10 blazer 4.3l 4l60 RIP 6/20/14 2000 mercury sable Thats a how I roll

09-23-2012, 09:50 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions I didn't see this back in August. Those links showed nothing for me,but here are pics I've had for quite a few years: Attached Images __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-23-2012 at 08:12 PM.

09-23-2012, 10:36 AM	#15
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Thanks Tim! Have those but here are some more you likely don't have. The links were for two trucks for sale a Ford and a later Chevrolet. The linked Chevy was offered by the same guy who had the od green/red wrecker for sale. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

09-23-2012, 03:27 PM	#16
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Wow. No idea what I'd ever do with one, but somehow I want one! I think a Duramax or late-model medium duty truck motor would wake it up. I'm also starting to get a soft spot for old military trucks. Heck, I've even drive one of those old tandem-axle Mercedes parade cars if it didn't make me look like a Nazi! There's just something about "heavier duty than you need it to be" that I like. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible



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09-23-2012, 03:37 PM	#17
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions Dave, If you even think you want to do this buy the C60 Napco off eBay for parts like Special-K has advised and grab the C50 posted yesterday in the board classifieds. They together would make a great start. Now that would be a motorhome chassis to haul your kids in! Say a 14-20' body depending on the chassis maybe a stepframe conversion vs lift blocks. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

09-23-2012, 03:49 PM	#18
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1967-72 Chevy C30 Marmon Herrington 4x4 conversions http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Napco-...33f2d5&vxp=mtr http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543797 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...71-c-50&cat=12 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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