Pardon the Interruption - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ron 586** · 10-04-2006, 01:27 AM

I have spent most of my time on the 67-72 area as I have a 1972 C/10. I also have a few 73-77 trucks that were going to be used to build me a 1 ton to haul my old D-17 AC tractor and equipment around. I also drag race a 1972 Nova when I can and have a 24' enclosed that I haul it in. I have been using my 99 Chevy 1/2 ton extended cab with a load equalizing hitch and sway control. It will do the job but it works the thing harder than I like. My original plan was a rough old 1 ton for rough stuff and continue using the 99 for the race car. Last Sat. (Sept. 30.) I stopped at a yard sale and it turned out that it was an estate sale and everything was for sale. He (the deceased) had several old trucks and parts of trucks but in the group was a 1977 C/30 dually. It's a regular cab long bed black with red interior. It's a 454 with an automatic, PS, PB, AC. The truck has been slicked up at some point and it's starting to show in a few places. It still looks good at 20 ft. so I'm not going to tear into the bodywork at this point. I'm going to check out the drive train and brakes and make sure all is well there then do a little sprucing up. I'll get pictures posted as soon as I can get time to take them. So hope to spend a little more time here and help out if I can. Thanks. Sorry for the long post.

**Ron 586** · 10-04-2006, 10:16 PM

Snapped a few shots of my latest toy. What do you think of it.

I had gave up on finding one and started collecting parts to build one. Just lucked up and found this one.

Texasdeere · 10-04-2006, 10:25 PM

Looks Great Ron! Congrats on your find!

**N2TRUX** · 10-04-2006, 11:52 PM

Welcome to the 73-87 forum Ron. It looks like you found a solid truck to haul your toys around. Feel free to kick your shoes off and stay awhile...

**Ron 586** · 10-07-2006, 10:33 AM

Thanks for the response guys. I've been driving it even if it uses more gas and my buddies in the race community like it. So will try to dress it up a little and at least get the tailgate the same color. Later.

ARAMP1 · 10-07-2006, 11:32 AM

Pretty sweet looking rig!!!

Russell · 10-07-2006, 12:30 PM

I've always wanted a dually -- Those things are just too sweet

magnethead · 10-07-2006, 01:29 PM

if you want to do yourself a favor now, get 8' of 3/4" square tubing or 3/8" rod and weld it on the sides of the hood..those hinges like siezing up. Hence why part of my hood is black (hood buckled, tried to weld it back together after bending it back, didnt quite work)

**crossy** · 10-07-2006, 01:54 PM

he's right yu should reinforce tthe hood on the underside so it does not buckle , that would be a shame. A little WD40 on the hinges bi-monthly help prevent that from happening though.
I like the upside down air cleaner so you can hear the FOOOOWAAAAAAAAAAAAADRAJET kicking in.
those year 454's can really respond well to a few changes too.

10-04-2006, 01:27 AM	#1
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Pardon the Interruption I have spent most of my time on the 67-72 area as I have a 1972 C/10. I also have a few 73-77 trucks that were going to be used to build me a 1 ton to haul my old D-17 AC tractor and equipment around. I also drag race a 1972 Nova when I can and have a 24' enclosed that I haul it in. I have been using my 99 Chevy 1/2 ton extended cab with a load equalizing hitch and sway control. It will do the job but it works the thing harder than I like. My original plan was a rough old 1 ton for rough stuff and continue using the 99 for the race car. Last Sat. (Sept. 30.) I stopped at a yard sale and it turned out that it was an estate sale and everything was for sale. He (the deceased) had several old trucks and parts of trucks but in the group was a 1977 C/30 dually. It's a regular cab long bed black with red interior. It's a 454 with an automatic, PS, PB, AC. The truck has been slicked up at some point and it's starting to show in a few places. It still looks good at 20 ft. so I'm not going to tear into the bodywork at this point. I'm going to check out the drive train and brakes and make sure all is well there then do a little sprucing up. I'll get pictures posted as soon as I can get time to take them. So hope to spend a little more time here and help out if I can. Thanks. Sorry for the long post. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-04-2006, 10:16 PM	#2
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Pardon the Interruption Snapped a few shots of my latest toy. What do you think of it. I had gave up on finding one and started collecting parts to build one. Just lucked up and found this one. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-04-2006, 10:25 PM	#3
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: Pardon the Interruption Looks Great Ron! Congrats on your find!

10-04-2006, 11:52 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Pardon the Interruption Welcome to the 73-87 forum Ron. It looks like you found a solid truck to haul your toys around. Feel free to kick your shoes off and stay awhile... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-07-2006, 10:33 AM	#5
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Pardon the Interruption Thanks for the response guys. I've been driving it even if it uses more gas and my buddies in the race community like it. So will try to dress it up a little and at least get the tailgate the same color. Later. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

10-07-2006, 11:32 AM	#6
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: Pardon the Interruption Pretty sweet looking rig!!!

10-07-2006, 12:30 PM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Pardon the Interruption I've always wanted a dually -- Those things are just too sweet __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

10-07-2006, 01:29 PM	#8
magnethead 7000 #'s of american IRON Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north tx Posts: 883	Re: Pardon the Interruption if you want to do yourself a favor now, get 8' of 3/4" square tubing or 3/8" rod and weld it on the sides of the hood..those hinges like siezing up. Hence why part of my hood is black (hood buckled, tried to weld it back together after bending it back, didnt quite work)

10-07-2006, 01:54 PM	#9
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	Re: Pardon the Interruption he's right yu should reinforce tthe hood on the underside so it does not buckle , that would be a shame. A little WD40 on the hinges bi-monthly help prevent that from happening though. I like the upside down air cleaner so you can hear the FOOOOWAAAAAAAAAAAAADRAJET kicking in. those year 454's can really respond well to a few changes too. __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.



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