What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OldCreek · 02-15-2025, 11:56 PM

So, I've got my 2003 8.1L 2500HD 4wd. It's great for hauling building material, furniture and for towing.

I've got my 2021 Toyota Crew Cab as a daily for me and the kids.

I've got my 1971 K5 Blazer for....fun!

But seeing as I'm thinking about another project...
what can I do with a C30 flatbed?

Or, do I already have enough trucks!!!

**Chevyland** · 02-16-2025, 10:19 AM

One can never have enough trucks
Yes, I believe you need another one
They are great for work.....

**Chevyland** · 02-16-2025, 10:45 AM

And play

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**PbFut** · 02-16-2025, 10:51 AM

I think you need a tilt/dump truck.

**LockDoc** · 02-16-2025, 11:05 AM

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And crusin', and haulin'.....

I don't abuse mine as much as Eric does, I like the light loads.....

**Getter-Done** · 02-16-2025, 11:07 AM

Having a truck with a dump bed would be nice.

**Chevyland** · 02-16-2025, 11:16 AM

For years, they were Ridden hard and put away wet
The last one of the old work trucks was sold several months ago

Leon, yours looks great
I've never had a dually that wasn't a flatbed

**Chevyland** · 02-16-2025, 11:26 AM

Now they are just,,Grocery getters

**Sheepdip** · 02-16-2025, 12:00 PM

Mines a daily driver. I have rental buildings that I maintain, and a flatbed comes in awfully handy not to mention going to the feed store twice a month for the wife...real handy for "Honey Do's" also.

**zicc1835** · 02-16-2025, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

And play

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beauties.......

truckster · 02-16-2025, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

...not to mention going to the feed store twice a month for the wife...

That just doesn't sound right.

**Getter-Done** · 02-16-2025, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

That just doesn't sound right.

I was Thinking the same thing

**HO455** · 02-16-2025, 11:07 PM

So basically one can haul more, bigger stuff home. No wonder the wife said "No way, No how"

**Sheepdip** · 02-16-2025, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

That just doesn't sound right.

I didn't think so either....but I was quickly corrected!

OldCreek · 02-18-2025, 04:21 PM

I knew you guys would have fun with this!

connorm · Today, 10:31 AM

As others have said you always need another truck.

So what you have the 2003 8.1. What happens when you find parts locally. You take a C30 with a flatbed to go pick them up. Or you drive it through a parade with your kids baseball team. You build the truck THEN find uses. Besides as cool as that 8.1 is, you will never get the same feeling as driving an old carbureted granny gear 4 speed.

02-15-2025, 11:56 PM	#1
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,028	What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! So, I've got my 2003 8.1L 2500HD 4wd. It's great for hauling building material, furniture and for towing. I've got my 2021 Toyota Crew Cab as a daily for me and the kids. I've got my 1971 K5 Blazer for....fun! But seeing as I'm thinking about another project... what can I do with a C30 flatbed? Or, do I already have enough trucks!!! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

02-16-2025, 10:19 AM	#2
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,777	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! One can never have enough trucks Yes, I believe you need another one They are great for work..... Attached Images

02-16-2025, 10:45 AM	#3
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,777	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! And play .... Attached Images

02-16-2025, 10:51 AM	#4
PbFut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ca Posts: 693	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! I think you need a tilt/dump truck.

02-16-2025, 11:05 AM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,988	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! - And crusin', and haulin'..... I don't abuse mine as much as Eric does, I like the light loads..... Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-16-2025, 11:07 AM	#6
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,572	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! Having a truck with a dump bed would be nice. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

02-16-2025, 11:16 AM	#7
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,777	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! For years, they were Ridden hard and put away wet The last one of the old work trucks was sold several months ago Leon, yours looks great I've never had a dually that wasn't a flatbed Attached Images

02-16-2025, 11:26 AM	#8
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,777	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! Now they are just,,Grocery getters Attached Images

02-16-2025, 12:00 PM	#9
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,678	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! Mines a daily driver. I have rental buildings that I maintain, and a flatbed comes in awfully handy not to mention going to the feed store twice a month for the wife...real handy for "Honey Do's" also. Attached Images

02-16-2025, 11:07 PM	#13
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,565	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! So basically one can haul more, bigger stuff home. No wonder the wife said "No way, No how" __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-18-2025, 04:21 PM	#15
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,028	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! I knew you guys would have fun with this! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

Today, 10:31 AM	#16
connorm Registered User Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Jasper IN Posts: 34	Re: What can I do with a C30 Flatbed?! As others have said you always need another truck. So what you have the 2003 8.1. What happens when you find parts locally. You take a C30 with a flatbed to go pick them up. Or you drive it through a parade with your kids baseball team. You build the truck THEN find uses. Besides as cool as that 8.1 is, you will never get the same feeling as driving an old carbureted granny gear 4 speed. __________________ 1970 C/2500 Ol' Green https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=668003 2016 GMC Sierra K1500 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=857044



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