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urmyboyblue · 10-01-2016, 10:18 PM

I am restoring a 1966 C30. Rotted out basket case that I started with so nothing I do could really hurt it. My original thinking was to turn it into a single rear wheel fleetside truck. I already have the bed (needs work) to turn it into a normal 8' bed, I have to shorten the frame 6" to get the wheel base right. While I am going to do that, I plan on Z'ing the frame to drop the cab 5". I will adjust the front to the best ride height as I rebuild it.

My connundrum is that earlier tonight I got to thinking it would look cool lowered as a flat bed dual rear wheel. Stay with the dual 1 ton wheels, etc.

What are your thoughts? Which would look cooler- a lowered LWB fleetside SRW 1 ton or a lowered flatbed 1 ton? I plan on using the truck for daily use- this won't be a garage or car show queen. If you have any pictures of either, please share them in this thread. Thanks!

testerdahl · 10-02-2016, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by urmyboyblue

I am restoring a 1966 C30. Rotted out basket case that I started with so nothing I do could really hurt it. My original thinking was to turn it into a single rear wheel fleetside truck. I already have the bed (needs work) to turn it into a normal 8' bed, I have to shorten the frame 6" to get the wheel base right. While I am going to do that, I plan on Z'ing the frame to drop the cab 5". I will adjust the front to the best ride height as I rebuild it.

My connundrum is that earlier tonight I got to thinking it would look cool lowered as a flat bed dual rear wheel. Stay with the dual 1 ton wheels, etc.

What are your thoughts? Which would look cooler- a lowered LWB fleetside SRW 1 ton or a lowered flatbed 1 ton? I plan on using the truck for daily use- this won't be a garage or car show queen. If you have any pictures of either, please share them in this thread. Thanks!

What do you mean "daily use?" If you mean daily driver, then I would go with SRW personally for a smoother ride. If you want to haul/work truck then I'd go with DRW.

LVPhotos · 10-02-2016, 10:53 AM

Just like Dino.

urmyboyblue · 10-02-2016, 10:57 AM

Daily use as in daily driver. But I will also use it to pull my trailer with my 65 on it when I go racing.

I like the picture, but I was thinking more of a static drop. Air ride is a bit pricey for me.

**Clyde65** · 10-02-2016, 12:52 PM

Your much better off with airbags if your going to haul or pull a trailer. I have wanted a duelly flat bed , lowered and a dirty max...but that's me.

testerdahl · 10-02-2016, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by urmyboyblue

Daily use as in daily driver. But I will also use it to pull my trailer with my 65 on it when I go racing.

I like the picture, but I was thinking more of a static drop. Air ride is a bit pricey for me.

Personally, I'd keep the duals for looks and the towing knowing duallies don't ride as smooth as a SRW.

duallyjams · 10-04-2016, 07:48 PM

Keep it as a dually.

10-01-2016, 10:18 PM	#1
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	Connundrum I am restoring a 1966 C30. Rotted out basket case that I started with so nothing I do could really hurt it. My original thinking was to turn it into a single rear wheel fleetside truck. I already have the bed (needs work) to turn it into a normal 8' bed, I have to shorten the frame 6" to get the wheel base right. While I am going to do that, I plan on Z'ing the frame to drop the cab 5". I will adjust the front to the best ride height as I rebuild it. My connundrum is that earlier tonight I got to thinking it would look cool lowered as a flat bed dual rear wheel. Stay with the dual 1 ton wheels, etc. What are your thoughts? Which would look cooler- a lowered LWB fleetside SRW 1 ton or a lowered flatbed 1 ton? I plan on using the truck for daily use- this won't be a garage or car show queen. If you have any pictures of either, please share them in this thread. Thanks!

10-02-2016, 10:53 AM	#3
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: Connundrum Just like Dino. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

10-02-2016, 10:57 AM	#4
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	Re: Connundrum Daily use as in daily driver. But I will also use it to pull my trailer with my 65 on it when I go racing. I like the picture, but I was thinking more of a static drop. Air ride is a bit pricey for me.

10-02-2016, 12:52 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Connundrum Your much better off with airbags if your going to haul or pull a trailer. I have wanted a duelly flat bed , lowered and a dirty max...but that's me. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-04-2016, 07:48 PM	#7
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Connundrum Keep it as a dually. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!



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