my 85 1/2 ton CCSB project

[jitteryguy]

I bought an 85 crew cab car hauler a couple of year's ago, turn'd out that the bed was built weird (and short) so it didn't work out like I plan'd.
I ponder'd a few different idea's till I found a trailer made from and old 1/2 ton truck for a hundred buck's.

I cut the front of the frame away from the half ton then cut the frame and bed away from the hauler.

[jitteryguy]

my half ton frame was along bed and I went with a short bed so I measure'd 14" back from the front bed mount bolt then 10 1/4" back from that mark. I cut the top off the half ton back to half way between the two new mark's . remove'd rge cab mount's and slid the half frame inbetween the frame rail's of the 1 ton frame. I left the front bed mount in the 1 ton frame and slip the half ton frame in till I had 10 1/4" between the hole's.
then I check's for level and set the bed floor on to double check my measurement's .

[jitteryguy]

next I swap'd the front suspensionand brake's to half ton add'n Belltech 3" drop spindle's.

[jitteryguy]

next was a flip kit and 25 gal. Suburban tank.

[jitteryguy]

the bed I'm use'n is actualy for my Dually, I will find a better bed later. I spray'd the bed white and add'd 20 wheel's.

[cochino12]

looks good! what are you doing for a fuel door?

damn I need to get working on my ccsb

[jitteryguy]

I was just out look'n at the fuel filler situation, not sure yet. I thought I would put it in the inner fender but that's not look'n good now that it's back togheter. kinda think'n I might raise the bed floor a few inch's, that would let go lower in the future and give a lot more room for the neck.

[dablueduck]

Great thread! I think I visited your Qalat location of Goat Lube Express. Had fast, friendly service and enjoyed 131 white macadamia nut cookies, thanks.

[Jonboy]

After the fun I have had converting the rear of mine, I sure wish I had been smart enough to just graft in the rear of the 1/2 ton donor frame I had. Looks like yours turned out well.

[Low Elco]

Me likey! I'm gonna wind up with one of these, I know it.

[Jonboy]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Me likey! I'm gonna wind up with one of these, I know it.

Don't be a wuss, just do it!!!!

[Low Elco]

You, sir are a bad influence. Keep it up.

[jitteryguy]

Originally Posted by dablueduck

Great thread! I think I visited your Qalat location of Goat Lube Express. Had fast, friendly service and enjoyed 131 white macadamia nut cookies, thanks.

I know this has been a while but I remember you stop'n by our Qalat location, you should come by the Clarksville location soon , bring the family and we'll find some white macadamia nut cookies/