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*C-10 simplex* · 02-13-2011, 08:08 PM

Detroit 60 series (and roadranger trans) in a 1 ton pickup. Your thoughts?

*C-10 simplex* · 08-25-2011, 07:31 PM

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Bus Ted Knuckle · 08-25-2011, 09:38 PM

Detroit series 60 covers a pretty big range of engines. What engine are you wanting to use?

The "old" series 60's were 4 cylinders, the newer ones are 6 cylinders and weigh just shy of 3000lbs. I can't recommend that kind of weight on a 1 ton's front suspension.

*C-10 simplex* · 09-01-2011, 08:46 PM

Thanks for responding to this "out there" topic.

i'm talking about the newer 6 cyl DDec3-4 engines found in alot of highway tractors.

i'm thinking it might be easier to put it in the bed of a 1-ton and make it mid-engined.

The purpose of this project is to learn more about this engine, get it running it a vehicle, thus getting more comfortable with it. May want to get involved, hard-core, in trucking. Produce, you know.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 09-03-2011, 02:28 AM

Anything is possible with enough welding rods and money, and you would definitely learn a thing or two in the process.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-03-2011, 02:32 AM

I'd say heck no. A series 60 is huge, even the baby 12 litre. I put a 8V92 in a K30 years ago and it ripped the frame in half so then I put the body and engine in a military truck frame. You might be able to put a series 50 in one since they are the 4 cylinder model. If you're wanting detroit power I'd find an inline 6-71. That would be cool.

*C-10 simplex* · 09-03-2011, 12:11 PM

i'm thinking i would put it in the bed of a lwb 1-ton or better yet chassis cab 184"wb. This, in itself, may seem "crazy," but when you consider there will be nothing else back there (i'm giving up that space for the drivetrain) maybe it does not seem so crazy after all.

The purpose of this project is to learn about the detroit 60 engine. (thinking seriously about getting into trucking) Why not just get a tractor and tinker? Cheaper, easier access to engine and no parking problems.

The other alternative might be to get a c-60 medium duty with short enough wb so i can make a mega pickup out of it much like the ford 550/international thing.

Dunenutt · 09-03-2011, 12:20 PM

Anythings possible

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*C-10 simplex* · 09-03-2011, 03:20 PM

That is simply amazing; Great---you've got me addicted now.

i'm thinking another possibility would be to get a 4x4 1-ton and then cut into the cab firewall and floor as nessesary to accomodate the engine and trans? The cab can also be "jacked up" from the frame if nessesary for clearance.

So, in this case the junkier and more incomplete/basket case the truck is the better.

**JJorgensen52** · 09-08-2011, 07:55 PM

A 60 series is pretty huge ... I've got a deeply buried desire to build a C-30 around a 6v53T though

84rzv500r · 10-09-2013, 08:43 AM

I'd stay away from the 60 series and lean in the direction of a 53 series and if you are a purist and want the ultimate a 71 series... I went with a 8v71N in my 72 C-?? 4x4

**special-K** · 10-09-2013, 10:14 AM

I agree. The early Detroits make a better swap. A 60 series would be awesome in a bigger truck

02-13-2011, 08:08 PM	#1
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08-25-2011, 07:31 PM	#2
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08-25-2011, 09:38 PM	#3
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Detroit 60 series in 1 ton pickup, your thoughts? Detroit series 60 covers a pretty big range of engines. What engine are you wanting to use? The "old" series 60's were 4 cylinders, the newer ones are 6 cylinders and weigh just shy of 3000lbs. I can't recommend that kind of weight on a 1 ton's front suspension. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

09-01-2011, 08:46 PM	#4
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Detroit 60 series in 1 ton pickup, your thoughts? Thanks for responding to this "out there" topic. i'm talking about the newer 6 cyl DDec3-4 engines found in alot of highway tractors. i'm thinking it might be easier to put it in the bed of a 1-ton and make it mid-engined. The purpose of this project is to learn more about this engine, get it running it a vehicle, thus getting more comfortable with it. May want to get involved, hard-core, in trucking. Produce, you know.

09-03-2011, 02:28 AM	#5
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Detroit 60 series in 1 ton pickup, your thoughts? Anything is possible with enough welding rods and money, and you would definitely learn a thing or two in the process. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

09-03-2011, 02:32 AM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Detroit 60 series in 1 ton pickup, your thoughts? I'd say heck no. A series 60 is huge, even the baby 12 litre. I put a 8V92 in a K30 years ago and it ripped the frame in half so then I put the body and engine in a military truck frame. You might be able to put a series 50 in one since they are the 4 cylinder model. If you're wanting detroit power I'd find an inline 6-71. That would be cool. __________________ 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.*

09-03-2011, 12:11 PM	#7
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Detroit 60 series in 1 ton pickup, your thoughts? i'm thinking i would put it in the bed of a lwb 1-ton or better yet chassis cab 184"wb. This, in itself, may seem "crazy," but when you consider there will be nothing else back there (i'm giving up that space for the drivetrain) maybe it does not seem so crazy after all. The purpose of this project is to learn about the detroit 60 engine. (thinking seriously about getting into trucking) Why not just get a tractor and tinker? Cheaper, easier access to engine and no parking problems. The other alternative might be to get a c-60 medium duty with short enough wb so i can make a mega pickup out of it much like the ford 550/international thing.

09-03-2011, 03:20 PM	#9
C-10 simplex Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: indisclosed Posts: 1,515	Re: Detroit 60 series in 1 ton pickup, your thoughts? That is simply amazing; Great---you've got me addicted now. i'm thinking another possibility would be to get a 4x4 1-ton and then cut into the cab firewall and floor as nessesary to accomodate the engine and trans? The cab can also be "jacked up" from the frame if nessesary for clearance. So, in this case the junkier and more incomplete/basket case the truck is the better.

09-08-2011, 07:55 PM	#10
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Detroit 60 series in 1 ton pickup, your thoughts? A 60 series is pretty huge ... I've got a deeply buried desire to build a C-30 around a 6v53T though __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

10-09-2013, 08:43 AM	#11
84rzv500r Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elmira NY/Palm Beach FL Posts: 69	Re: Detroit 60 series in 1 ton pickup, your thoughts? I'd stay away from the 60 series and lean in the direction of a 53 series and if you are a purist and want the ultimate a 71 series... I went with a 8v71N in my 72 C-?? 4x4 __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72 GMC K5500 Napco 4x4 8V71/RTO-9513/T-1138 71 Corvette Wide Body 502 Ramjet 83 HD XR1000, 99 HD XL1200S, 84 YAM RZV500R 05 MB E55 AMG, 12 45th Camaro SS stick vert

10-09-2013, 10:14 AM	#12
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