65 C30

[Hoffman65burb]

Originally Posted by 2manyprojects

Picked up my parts truck yesterday, and started stripping it. Removed most of the burned up stuff. the engine is ok except for a melted alternator fan and power steering cap. cant wait to get the 454 in the 65. If anyone needs body parts hit me up.

haha you should show the 73-87 guys, they will sh** Cant wait to see the progress

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

That'll make that '65 a nice truck to drive. What all are you going to swap over to your '65?

Engine, brakes, sway bars front and rear, springs, power steering and hydro boost. I will probably leave the SM420 trans in it. The only difference I can tell is it has a lower first than the SM465. The rear depends on the gear in the 14 bolt. I might use the gas tanks I just need to decide if i want to be first at the scene of the fiery crash lol. They are gonna be ugly hanging out in the open also.

Originally Posted by joe231

wish you were closer, i'd love to have the whole body

Hey it's just a road trip, come on. I'll be happy to load you up. lol

Originally Posted by Hoffman65burb

haha you should show the 73-87 guys, they will sh** Cant wait to see the progress

I posted a for sale thread in 73-87. Hopefully someone will buy it soon. I'm running out of room for all these leftover parts lol. This one is closest to actually being drivable so updates should be fairly regular until I run out of money, or get interested in one of my other ones again.

[suzq044]

ya know, with this pic:

I can see it being a stablemate to this truck:

[joe231]

Originally Posted by 2manyprojects

Hey it's just a road trip, come on. I'll be happy to load you up. lol

i was just out that way a few months ago

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by suzq044

ya know, with this pic:

I can see it being a stablemate to this truck:

I love that short bed. I'm probably going to leave mine the way it is, for now. The excessive surface rust bothers me, so I'll spray it with rust converter and turn it black, until I can work on the body.

Originally Posted by joe231

i was just out that way a few months ago

Yeah that's typical lol. I found a deal one time 600 miles away, the day after I got home. I spent a week there about 2 blocks away from the car.

[mecwpri]

Talking campers, there is a used car lot here with a 4,5,6 camper like the one pictured, single rear wheel, 20 series I think. 6 cyl 4 speed with under dash AC, the cab and sheet metal are pretty clean rust free items, the camper is pretty rough and would require a complete overhaul though. Would be neet to add to the collection.

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by mecwpri

Talking campers, there is a used car lot here with a 4,5,6 camper like the one pictured, single rear wheel, 20 series I think. 6 cyl 4 speed with under dash AC, the cab and sheet metal are pretty clean rust free items, the camper is pretty rough and would require a complete overhaul though. Would be neet to add to the collection.

Cool, now quick go ahead and buy it before I'm tempted lol.

[2manyprojects]

Well I got laid off, so Ive gotta sell some stuff. I figured I'd give you guys first shot at the C30 before I put it on ebay. It runs good (292) and drives but needs brakes. Comes with new stock brake parts, and complete front and rear suspension disc/ hydroboost /dana 70 from the parts truck. 16.5 wheels with good tires and the original 18's. I'm gonna hold on to the 19.5's and 454 but will let them go with it if the offer is right. I'm asking $1700 to break even but cash talks .

[suzq044]

Ouch - I wish I could help out - but i'm a little far from ya.

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by suzq044

Ouch - I wish I could help out - but i'm a little far from ya.

Thanks, I understand lol. The tow bill might be a little high.

[Oregoon]

My 292 in my '66 Burb gets about 10 mpg, though it needs a carb rebuild.

I'm running 17.5 inch rims with bias-plys that measure around 31" tall, with 411 gears. Tops out around 70, and it's screaming! 55 feels okay, but definitely uses up fuel. I do best around 40.

Needless to say, I'm looking for a new rear end... New wheels and tires, too.

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by Oregoon

My 292 in my '66 Burb gets about 10 mpg, though it needs a carb rebuild.

I'm running 17.5 inch rims with bias-plys that measure around 31" tall, with 411 gears. Tops out around 70, and it's screaming! 55 feels okay, but definitely uses up fuel. I do best around 40.

Needless to say, I'm looking for a new rear end... New wheels and tires, too.

I saw your thread nice burb. If your keeping the 4 spd , swap to a 3:08 rear, or put a 5 spd manual or automatic overdrive in it. and leave the 4:11's. I have a set of 6 lug 15x8 rallys if your interested.

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Originally Posted by 2manyprojects

I saw your thread nice burb. If your keeping the 4 spd , swap to a 3:08 rear, or put a 5 spd manual or automatic overdrive in it. and leave the 4:11's. I have a set of 6 lug 15x8 rallys if your interested.

tell me about those ralleys (if Oregoon doesn't want them.) got any pics?

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

tell me about those ralleys (if Oregoon doesn't want them.) got any pics?

I'll take some pics tomorrow. Look on page 1 you can kinda see them in the pics of my panel truck.They are in good shape. the surface rust is on the trim rings. The tires can go with them. I put them on in 95 so I wouldn't trust them. I might have a set of 4x4 caps but i don't have a clue where I put them.

[Oregoon]

Probably scored some stock 15" 6-lugs for $50 today. Found 'em on CL, but it's snowing sideways here in Portland, so I'm not gonna get to pick them up 'til later today when the roads clear up.

Probably going to swap to a 308 rear, when I can find one. I love my inliner, and plan on running it 'til forever.

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by Oregoon

Probably scored some stock 15" 6-lugs for $50 today. Found 'em on CL, but it's snowing sideways here in Portland, so I'm not gonna get to pick them up 'til later today when the roads clear up.

Probably going to swap to a 308 rear, when I can find one. I love my inliner, and plan on running it 'til forever.

Cool that's a good price. Look in a a/c or automatic truck for a 3:08 they are fairly common. or just buy the gears and use your housing.

[BIG CTY]

I'll be up in Richmond working for the next several weeks. I'd like to come check the truck out, I'll send you a PM.

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by BIG CTY

I'll be up in Richmond working for the next several weeks. I'd like to come check the truck out, I'll send you a PM.

Thats cool I'll be around lol.

[Oregoon]

Can't swap gear sets. 373, 411, and 456 use a series four carrier, while 354 and 308 use a series three.

Swapping the whole carrier might not be that hard, though I'd rather just go for a direct bolt in, especially since I'm lowering the truck anyway. What I need is a high-geared 71-72 five-lug rear.

I already have dropped disc spindles at the ready. Scored those new (unused) for $100.

[2manyprojects]

It's been awhile but here is an update. I never found a buyer for the truck. I drove it 2 miles from my house to where it is sitting now about 2 years ago. That was an experience. with square rear tires, fuel can in the floorboard, no muffler, 1990 inspection, and avoiding several cops at the gas station.
I did get a job, but never did anymore work to it. The title was partially filled out by a PO and DMV wouldn't accept it. They are a PITA with no common sense. It is now going to be stripped and hauled away for scrap. The body has gotten significantly worse since its been sitting . It still runs great .
It will go to good use though. I'm trying to work out a deal on a 66 wrecker.

[jonzcustomshop]

sad when title issues kill a truck, I have a couple like that...
sure looked neat w/ that long wheelbase!

[VA72C10]

sorry to hear about that....hope the 66 works out for you!

[2manyprojects]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

sad when title issues kill a truck, I have a couple like that...
sure looked neat w/ that long wheelbase!

Originally Posted by VA72C10

sorry to hear about that....hope the 66 works out for you!

I hate to scrap it but realisticly it will need a new body anyway It is very rough now. A lot of the cool parts will end up on the other truck. push bumper,custom cab trim, big back window conversion. I am debating swaping the 66 body to the long wheelbase frame. I just need to see how much of a pain mounting the bed will be. I know I will need a longer drive shaft to run the winch.