Got me a little square body fever. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrBeast · 04-23-2012, 06:45 PM

So I have been cruizing Craigslist, truck paper, auto trader and about every other resource I can find, I am chomping at the bit to get another square body dually.

I have several I am looking at, having a hard time making up my mind as to what I want if I am going to go with a regular cab and put a sleeper on it like The rigs Toby Tuttle has or has had.

Or if I am going to go back to a crew cab.

Either way I know I want to wind up with a 4x4, with all the Silverado goodies. And I want to stuff my Cummins 12 valve in it with an Allison 1000.

I have a couple of ideas floating around in my head, one is also getting a 91-2003 3500HD and stretching the frame to accept the crew cab-cab, then putting F-450 axles under it along with air ride suspension, although that is a bit of a long term goal, or I may just build a new frame from box tube. Or I can always box the stock frame.

Lots of choices, just not sure what I am going to do yet.

One thing is for sure though, I have square body fever bad!

Here is another truck I am looking at.

It is a 90 with a 4 speed, so it will have the high floor hump, I don't think that one is removable though.

Either way though, still haven't made up my mind, I figure all of you guys would like to chime in on this one though.

bilfman · 04-23-2012, 07:52 PM

I'm partial to the crewz!

**old Rusty C10** · 04-23-2012, 08:05 PM

i dont know if youre looking for opinions but that black truck is the best looking of the bunch IMHO

**N2TRUX** · 04-23-2012, 10:42 PM

Those sleepers look cool if you like the retro vibe, but I would go with a CC and have the extra room.

MrBeast · 04-24-2012, 08:15 PM

I am not sure what route I am going to go yet.

I see so many advantages to doing both, it is hard to pick one.

I will probably wind up with the crew cab though because my dog can ride back there a lot easier than in the sleeper setup.

I don't really care for how the sleepers look on a crew cab, they make the back look too short. I think id much rather have a B&W turnover ball in the bed and a Topper I could put on it to keep the back dry and clean when I want to haul stuff back there.

Seeing as how I am currently in school for computers that may come in handy. We will see, found more trucks today, Still have not made up my mind, I have about 2 weeks until I get paid to look before I actually decide on anything. I definitely want my next truck to be black though.

04-23-2012, 06:45 PM	#1
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Got me a little square body fever. So I have been cruizing Craigslist, truck paper, auto trader and about every other resource I can find, I am chomping at the bit to get another square body dually. I have several I am looking at, having a hard time making up my mind as to what I want if I am going to go with a regular cab and put a sleeper on it like The rigs Toby Tuttle has or has had. Or if I am going to go back to a crew cab. Either way I know I want to wind up with a 4x4, with all the Silverado goodies. And I want to stuff my Cummins 12 valve in it with an Allison 1000. I have a couple of ideas floating around in my head, one is also getting a 91-2003 3500HD and stretching the frame to accept the crew cab-cab, then putting F-450 axles under it along with air ride suspension, although that is a bit of a long term goal, or I may just build a new frame from box tube. Or I can always box the stock frame. Lots of choices, just not sure what I am going to do yet. One thing is for sure though, I have square body fever bad! Here is another truck I am looking at. It is a 90 with a 4 speed, so it will have the high floor hump, I don't think that one is removable though. Either way though, still haven't made up my mind, I figure all of you guys would like to chime in on this one though. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

04-23-2012, 07:52 PM	#2
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: Got me a little square body fever. I'm partial to the crewz! __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

04-23-2012, 08:05 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: Got me a little square body fever. i dont know if youre looking for opinions but that black truck is the best looking of the bunch IMHO __________________ 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!!

04-23-2012, 10:42 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Got me a little square body fever. Those sleepers look cool if you like the retro vibe, but I would go with a CC and have the extra room. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-24-2012, 08:15 PM	#5
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Got me a little square body fever. I am not sure what route I am going to go yet. I see so many advantages to doing both, it is hard to pick one. I will probably wind up with the crew cab though because my dog can ride back there a lot easier than in the sleeper setup. I don't really care for how the sleepers look on a crew cab, they make the back look too short. I think id much rather have a B&W turnover ball in the bed and a Topper I could put on it to keep the back dry and clean when I want to haul stuff back there. Seeing as how I am currently in school for computers that may come in handy. We will see, found more trucks today, Still have not made up my mind, I have about 2 weeks until I get paid to look before I actually decide on anything. I definitely want my next truck to be black though. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"



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