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Leedogg · 02-13-2011, 05:42 AM

Friday night, I bought a 1989 crew cab dually in Chesnee SC. It was 9:00 at night, we were loading it on my friends trailer. We then headed to Commerce GA for the hotel we planned to stay at...and had a scary incident about 15 mles from Commerce. so after a good nights rest...we unloaded the Dually- and I drove it the rest of the way home yesterday.

It's a 89, 454/400, blue cloth(with all the wood, like it was a choo choo or something), working a/c and heat, power windows/locks(a couple of windows are slow), cruise(not working). Black piant over an originally a dark blue truck. had four new tires out back- fronts are ok for now.

I don't know what gear it came with, or is in it now, but at 70mph, it reads about 83-85 on the dash....this is at 3300 rpm too!!! wow! I was concerned at some skipping it was doing on the interstate...but it cleared up as I drove...I'll be picking you guys' brains for alot of stuff I am sure.

all in all....for 3200 bucks, I think I done OK for a fairly rust free truck.

Pics coming later...going back to bed now.LOL

craazy22 · 02-13-2011, 10:45 AM

Dude.... Wake up and post some pics son... Lol.j/k sounds like a good deal
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Chevy350V8 · 02-13-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by craazy22

Dude.... Wake up and post some pics son... Lol.j/k sounds like a good deal
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Leedogg · 02-13-2011, 11:00 AM

I'm up...lettin the frost thaw while eating breakfast...they'll be up in an hour or so.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-13-2011, 11:53 AM

lol its almost an hour lol

hitcher · 02-13-2011, 12:34 PM

yea dude , dont leave us hangin .

Leedogg · 02-13-2011, 12:40 PM

heres a few to tide you guys over. Off to our 9 yr olds Bday party...I'll post more later.

**N2TRUX** · 02-13-2011, 12:49 PM

Nice score. You planning on cleaning a few of the accessories off of it?

Dave C · 02-13-2011, 01:17 PM

congrats on the purchase. it looks great

DBLSPRT68 · 02-13-2011, 01:58 PM

Looks very good and a great price!!

*78 Chevyrado* · 02-13-2011, 02:38 PM

Thats a beast! You passed my house by like 3 miles. I'm where Cheateu Elan was below commerce about 15 or 20 miles.

cayoterun · 02-13-2011, 02:39 PM

I wyke dat twuck, very nice!!!!! I know you and family will enjoy it.

My grandson always said that when he was little.
Cayoterun

Leedogg · 02-13-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Nice score. You planning on cleaning a few of the accessories off of it?

Planning....already started...campershell is on the ground.

I have a question though. Look back at the inside pics- the plastic trim pieces are of white/cream colored- I am guessing they replaced the originals with these? I am going to pull them and paint them blue to match. though I have considered changing the interior to red/burgandy. M(y favorite+ then I could do red/black on the exterior instead of blue.)

As for the the 'demodding'....camper- of already, running boards, grab handles, and giant mirrors will be hitting the scrap pile/ craigslist ads very soon.

this afternoons pics...better already:

Dave C · 02-13-2011, 08:54 PM

looks way better already with that camper off

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any plans to drop/bag it?

Leedogg · 02-13-2011, 08:57 PM

Talk about heavy duty bumper...and the hitch has a bead welded across the mounts, and welded to the bumper. Gonna be fun cutting all the crap off.LOL

But that'll the right before the bags come, hopefully next income tax season.

Leedogg · 02-13-2011, 09:01 PM

Dave C...I have already talked to Porterbuilt about a crossmember for a C30.LOL hoping to bag it out next year. By then it'll have all the lil things taken care off.

Dave C · 02-13-2011, 09:03 PM

jealous man

... my burb goes in for bags in two weeks. cant wait but i'd much rather have something like this then again i dont think it'd fit in my garage!!!

keep the pics coming, dont forget to include some of you grinding/cutting off that bumper :rofl:

Leedogg · 02-14-2011, 06:56 PM

Ran some seafoam fuel treatment through it...It seems to be studdering once in a while. Prolly gonna do plugs/wires/cap on it if I get time tomorrow. Then have a machanic friend of mine come check the timing. at hwy speeds it still gives a buck every once in a while, like it is back firing almost. I had sort of chalked up to bad gas, or being carboned up. Not sure now.

It runs OK now- looking forward to having purring like a kitten.

Pop's C-10 · 02-14-2011, 07:08 PM

You stole that one..nice

Leedogg · 02-15-2011, 09:52 PM

Went to town today and got plugs/wires/new cap, as well as a 3 1/4 drop hitch with a 2" ball for the hitch. Couldn't help but hook up the ole trailer and hot rod. Sorry for the crappy cell picture, will get better ones tomorrow. I took the rig around the block(a rural block that is). Drives great- hardly notice the car is back there, other than the slowed acceleration, and it definately made the 'missing' more pronounced. Will change the plugs/wires tomorrow.

02-13-2011, 05:42 AM	#1
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Well- It's official finally! Friday night, I bought a 1989 crew cab dually in Chesnee SC. It was 9:00 at night, we were loading it on my friends trailer. We then headed to Commerce GA for the hotel we planned to stay at...and had a scary incident about 15 mles from Commerce. so after a good nights rest...we unloaded the Dually- and I drove it the rest of the way home yesterday. It's a 89, 454/400, blue cloth(with all the wood, like it was a choo choo or something), working a/c and heat, power windows/locks(a couple of windows are slow), cruise(not working). Black piant over an originally a dark blue truck. had four new tires out back- fronts are ok for now. I don't know what gear it came with, or is in it now, but at 70mph, it reads about 83-85 on the dash....this is at 3300 rpm too!!! wow! I was concerned at some skipping it was doing on the interstate...but it cleared up as I drove...I'll be picking you guys' brains for alot of stuff I am sure. all in all....for 3200 bucks, I think I done OK for a fairly rust free truck. Pics coming later...going back to bed now.LOL __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

02-13-2011, 10:45 AM	#2
craazy22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 230	Re: Well- It's official finally! Dude.... Wake up and post some pics son... Lol.j/k sounds like a good deal Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 81 chevy stepside 6.0/t56 swap in progress.... 81 chevy silverado k5 2wd 350 tpi and 700r4.. SOLD 07 chevy colorado "work truck" SOLD 02 chevy silverado z71 off road package

02-13-2011, 11:00 AM	#4
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: Well- It's official finally! I'm up...lettin the frost thaw while eating breakfast...they'll be up in an hour or so. __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

02-13-2011, 11:53 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,288	Re: Well- It's official finally! lol its almost an hour lol __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-13-2011, 12:34 PM	#6
hitcher Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: lawton ok Posts: 190	Re: Well- It's official finally! yea dude , dont leave us hangin .

02-13-2011, 12:40 PM	#7
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: Well- It's official finally! heres a few to tide you guys over. Off to our 9 yr olds Bday party...I'll post more later. Attached Images __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

02-13-2011, 12:49 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Well- It's official finally! Nice score. You planning on cleaning a few of the accessories off of it? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-13-2011, 01:17 PM	#9
Dave C Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 97	Re: Well- It's official finally! congrats on the purchase. it looks great __________________ bagged 1989 burb regency conversion

02-13-2011, 01:58 PM	#10
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Well- It's official finally! Looks very good and a great price!! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

02-13-2011, 02:38 PM	#11
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Well- It's official finally! Thats a beast! You passed my house by like 3 miles. I'm where Cheateu Elan was below commerce about 15 or 20 miles. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 02-13-2011 at 02:51 PM.

02-13-2011, 02:39 PM	#12
cayoterun Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Guymon, Oklahoma Posts: 2,040	Re: Well- It's official finally! I wyke dat twuck, very nice!!!!! I know you and family will enjoy it. My grandson always said that when he was little. Cayoterun __________________ Cayoterun Okla. Panhandle I think I'll do it myself and pay the extra $500.

02-13-2011, 08:54 PM	#14
Dave C Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 97	Re: Well- It's official finally! looks way better already with that camper off . any plans to drop/bag it? __________________ bagged 1989 burb regency conversion

02-13-2011, 08:57 PM	#15
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: Well- It's official finally! Talk about heavy duty bumper...and the hitch has a bead welded across the mounts, and welded to the bumper. Gonna be fun cutting all the crap off.LOL But that'll the right before the bags come, hopefully next income tax season. Attached Images __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

02-13-2011, 09:01 PM	#16
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: Well- It's official finally! Dave C...I have already talked to Porterbuilt about a crossmember for a C30.LOL hoping to bag it out next year. By then it'll have all the lil things taken care off. __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

02-13-2011, 09:03 PM	#17
Dave C Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 97	Re: Well- It's official finally! jealous man ... my burb goes in for bags in two weeks. cant wait but i'd much rather have something like this then again i dont think it'd fit in my garage!!! keep the pics coming, dont forget to include some of you grinding/cutting off that bumper :rofl: __________________ bagged 1989 burb regency conversion



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02-14-2011, 06:56 PM	#18
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: Well- It's official finally! Ran some seafoam fuel treatment through it...It seems to be studdering once in a while. Prolly gonna do plugs/wires/cap on it if I get time tomorrow. Then have a machanic friend of mine come check the timing. at hwy speeds it still gives a buck every once in a while, like it is back firing almost. I had sort of chalked up to bad gas, or being carboned up. Not sure now. It runs OK now- looking forward to having purring like a kitten. __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

02-14-2011, 07:08 PM	#19
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Well- It's official finally! You stole that one..nice

02-15-2011, 09:52 PM	#20
Leedogg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brewton AL Posts: 236	Re: Well- It's official finally! Went to town today and got plugs/wires/new cap, as well as a 3 1/4 drop hitch with a 2" ball for the hitch. Couldn't help but hook up the ole trailer and hot rod. Sorry for the crappy cell picture, will get better ones tomorrow. I took the rig around the block(a rural block that is). Drives great- hardly notice the car is back there, other than the slowed acceleration, and it definately made the 'missing' more pronounced. Will change the plugs/wires tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 1989 Chevy Crew Cab Dually - 454/400, Trans Am Hauler, Future bagged project. 96 Trans Am: 383/m6 - 11.98@115 on 315 M/T D/R's - 408rwhp 394 rwtq 05 VW Passat TDI - 38mpg @75mph 07 Bandit 1250S - Two wheeled fun! Click here to see my FQuick Garage!

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