1 ton dually pics post

[70BLAZERX2]

I just built this 69 K/30 4x4 Flatbed dumper. And my 1969 tow truck that i have had for 26 years

[RUSHNBOBO]

My '68 dually,

-shortened and narrowed original flatbed (w/oak and diamond plate trim)
-400 h.p. small block chev.
-original Eaton rear w/ 4:56 gears
-Tci super street fighter trans
-Cal-Tracs traction bars

[jojo]

Originally Posted by RUSHNBOBO

My '68 dually,

-shortened and narrowed original flatbed (w/oak and diamond plate trim)
-400 h.p. small block chev.
-original Eaton rear w/ 4:56 gears
-Tci super street fighter trans
-Cal-Tracs traction bars

I really like that truck.

[abebummy26]

there has to be more on the board

[chevy72pu]

Ok, I'll play, although they have been posted elsewhere on here before.

[70BLAZERX2]

mine with a big load behind it...LOL

The 75 ramp truck was welded up so many times..was not worth fixing..It went to the crusher.. so it will become a new toyota..

can you say 55 foot long load at 30mph...

[nvrsatisfied]

WOW THANKS FOR BRINGING THIS THREAD UP!!!! hopefully before to long i can piece mine together and make my tow pig for my 4x4.....i have the cab, front clip, lwb frame, BBC, 4speed, 411 gears in the rear end, front rims just like the green truck i have pictured but powder coating a crome color. just gotta clean everything up and put together .

keep the PICS coming!!!

QUICK QUESTION--- what is a good tire combo you find fitting for towing with? and do you think me using 411 gears in the rear are o.k.?
my 4x4 that i will be towing to events will weigh in at about 9'000lbs-10'000lbs. i am going to do an over the axle bag job, custom built square tubing rear frame, with a 1.5" ladder bar set up, beefy hyme joints. i am wanting to do something like these pics below for the over all setup---but not body dropped. basically bagging and letting it air out when setting, the frame might lay and might not....(not too worried about that).

could i get some tire size's and i can play with what will fit when the truck airs out....also anyone care to PM me about step side fenders they might not need or know of ???

[abebummy26]

Originally Posted by chevy72pu

Ok, I'll play, although they have been posted elsewhere on here before.

That's a really nice truck man.

[pat 70/71]

I've been looking for a c30 for years. want to build my own work truck! cheers, Pat

[RUSHNBOBO]

Show pics last weekend ....Cameron Park Ca.

[RUSHNBOBO]

Originally Posted by pat 70/71

I've been looking for a c30 for years. want to build my own work truck! cheers, Pat

Its hard to find a good project early 1 ton because they were usually beat like a rented mule ....and parted out to build more C/10's ....good luck though....I know there out there.

But if I was going to do another I would just take a C/20 ( cheap and plentiful) add a dually rear and later model 73-87 C/30 spindles/and ball joints (they will bolt right to 63-70 control arms). Other than that, build a bed of your choice, add clearance lights and the C/30 emblem......most would never know it started life as a C/20.

..............................Later.............. Rushnbobo........................................

[AirSpeed]

I saw a 4 wheel drive dually, it had duals in the front and the rear! I always wondered how the thing handled. Anyone seen the one I'm talking about?

[m6z]

cool

[Norselander]

Beautiful trucks. Both of these easily make my top 10 in the appearance category.





I favour the appearance of Rushnbobo's bed but I can't deny the importance of a good headache
rack.

[slomotion]

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[chevy72pu]

Originally Posted by abebummy26

That's a really nice truck man.

Thanks friend. I have to allow extra time whenever I take it out, 'cause I have to answer questions as soon as I stop.

[RUSHNBOBO]

Originally Posted by slomotion

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Hey Tim,

Bout time you chimed in, how u been?

When u gonna do a 3000 mile road trip to Cali.....(the land of fruits and nuts) so we can do a show......big one in April.

Still have yet to see more than one 67-72 C30 dually at a show ...so two parked together might be overwhelming ....Oh I almost forgot yours is a C/20 hybrid dually...........LOL......... Dan...........

Ok I know off topic ........last one I promise .......Tim send a PM

[chevy72pu]

Originally Posted by Norselander

Beautiful trucks. Both of these easily make my top 10 in the appearance category.





I favour the appearance of Rushnbobo's bed but I can't deny the importance of a good headache
rack.

Thanks! Man, that's some great company to be in. I really the like the detail that went into Rushnbobo's bed.

[RUSHNBOBO]

Originally Posted by chevy72pu

Thanks! Man, that's some great company to be in. I really the like the detail that went into Rushnbobo's bed.

I totally agree about the headache board (if you actually use it as a work truck)

Here is the difference, my truck only hauls one thing....."ASS".... so I guess I don't need it.....................

BTW thanks for the compliments It means alot to me and everyone who puts in those long weekends to finish their rides...........Rushnbobo................

[clayton1967]

I was curious RUSH how long is your bed? I love the truck by the way!

[slomotion]

Rush, you're right, it's a C20, and I'm waiting for it to grow up to a C30, but it seems reluctant. But since you brought it up....(There's three things that an old man can't help talking about, his grandkids, his dog, and his truck )
Here's a couple of a one-ton-wannabe.........

[70BLAZERX2]

searched for an older post..found one..


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=126946

[abebummy26]

Originally Posted by chevy72pu

Thanks friend. I have to allow extra time whenever I take it out, 'cause I have to answer questions as soon as I stop.

What wheelbase is that?

[RUSHNBOBO]

Originally Posted by clayton1967

I was curious RUSH how long is your bed? I love the truck by the way!

The way u see it now it measures 6'6 x 8'
-Since this is the "short" wheelbase version 1 ton it came with a 7' x 9' bed exactly like Tim Meyers SLOMOTION in this thread ..if u look closely you can see from the side that his bed overhangs the axle 12 inches more than mine.
Since he had committed himself to preserving a original appearance due to the rarity of his truck leaving the bed in its original proportions was smart. If I started with his truck I would have built it the same ...even the 292 inline!!

My goal from the start was a "restomod" so I looked at building more of a street rod appearance. The bed was definatly not going to work with my vision in its original proportions.....so first order was to reduce the bulky overhang, and i settled on 8 ft. by cutting out 12 inches and welding back together. The frame was now sticking out the back by around 6 inches so more cuttting.

Now it's close but still didn't look quite right.....it was the width, overhanging the tires .....more cutting. Took a section (about 6 inches from the rear center) and tacked it up....stood back and ...that was it!!!!!.....ALMOST

Look at Tim's bed height....and compare....mine sits about 2 inches lower on the frame which helps make it look like it's not floating to high above the frame....this was done with removing all the oak framework and building up the structure with channel iron in its new lower position.

This is an original Chevy bed (look for the rounded corners and detail in the bed sides). It did not come on all 1 tons trucks BTW ...it could also be ordered as a chassis only which is also done today on 1 ton and up trucks. Before '73 Chevy did not build a fleetside bed w/fender extensions as is common place today as 1 tons changed into dual purpose commercial and personal use.

Pre '72 1 ton and larger were considered commercial vehicles hence no reason to fab up a fleetside dually. One exception was camper coach builders in which the chassis was sent to another factory to add the camper back ...pretty rare ...there's at least 1 on the forum.

Ok thats all my secrets........almost.........this is what u get when u ask me a question ....ten times more info than u probably wanted .....thats just me...

...................................Rushnbobo

[clayton1967]

Thanks rush that was a great answer to my question! I love4 your truck and i know where one is i might have to swoop it up!