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muleys67 · 08-31-2011, 10:12 AM

Hello,all. Ive got a 69 I ton flatbed that I think I would like to change to a dually pickup.What problems willI come across?Do I need to change the rear end? Ive also thought of finding a later model truck for the front disc brakes also.Im planning to use this truck for pulling a car trailer not for major hauling.
Thanks for any help. Muley

Shyguy · 08-31-2011, 11:25 PM

I know very little about these year 1 tons, but I will take you back to the top so hopefully some one else will chime in.

**special-K** · 09-01-2011, 12:13 AM

The wheelbase is 6" longer than a longbed. If you could find a Longhorn bed,that would be perfect. The rear axle will work,but the wheel houses will need to be widened inward (tubbed). The outer tire will stick out just a bit. Those rubber fender lips work out great...about 2".
You can swap in a complete front end assembly.

muleys67 · 09-03-2011, 08:28 PM

Thanks guys.I guess Ill leave it as is.Not much chance of finding a longhorn bed around here, so im gonna fix the flatbed.Thanks again.Muley

08-31-2011, 10:12 AM	#1
muleys67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roane County,Tennessee Posts: 97	69 C30 redo Hello,all. Ive got a 69 I ton flatbed that I think I would like to change to a dually pickup.What problems willI come across?Do I need to change the rear end? Ive also thought of finding a later model truck for the front disc brakes also.Im planning to use this truck for pulling a car trailer not for major hauling. Thanks for any help. Muley

08-31-2011, 11:25 PM	#2
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: 69 C30 redo I know very little about these year 1 tons, but I will take you back to the top so hopefully some one else will chime in. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

09-01-2011, 12:13 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 69 C30 redo The wheelbase is 6" longer than a longbed. If you could find a Longhorn bed,that would be perfect. The rear axle will work,but the wheel houses will need to be widened inward (tubbed). The outer tire will stick out just a bit. Those rubber fender lips work out great...about 2". You can swap in a complete front end assembly. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-03-2011, 08:28 PM	#4
muleys67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roane County,Tennessee Posts: 97	Re: 69 C30 redo Thanks guys.I guess Ill leave it as is.Not much chance of finding a longhorn bed around here, so im gonna fix the flatbed.Thanks again.Muley



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