1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-18-2015, 05:15 PM

Once again, no progress on this truck. But, I've had life things to get done before I can get on this thing. Had 4 new windows put in our house, and one in the garage. Had to buy a shed to get stuff for the yard out of the garage. I still have to assemble it. Haha I have been working a lot of hours, so my projects are lacking. Anyway, I had a member here do a rendering of the truck. Here's what I hope it to look like when done.

6BT 56 · 11-18-2015, 08:12 PM

That looks awesome. Love the factory trim. Really sets the truck off.
This is for sale just down the road from me . Really nice truck. I dig the army the look but it's such a nice truck it ashame he didn't make it shinney and add similar trim. Asking 13 k cdn.
350 tbi 400' 205 , 60 f 4:56's

COS399 · 11-18-2015, 08:16 PM

That's going to look nice. I've never been a fan of that grille but that picture has made me change my mind.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2015, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

That looks awesome. Love the factory trim. Really sets the truck off.
This is for sale just down the road from me . Really nice truck. I dig the army the look but it's such a nice truck it ashame he didn't make it shinney and add similar trim. Asking 13 k cdn.
350 tbi 400' 205 , 60 f 4:56's

I wasn't going to bother with the trim, but now I'm glad I decided to go with it. It does look nice on there. I was originally going to spray this thing semi gloss black and rock it, but changed my mind. I know if I don't do it before I start driving it, it'd never truly get painted.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2015, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by COS399

That's going to look nice. I've never been a fan of that grille but that picture has made me change my mind.

I never was either. It just started to grow on me the last year or so. I think the deeper look looks nice. It might not help the condensor and trans cooler though.

1985-GMC · 11-19-2015, 02:41 AM

That looks sweet! I love that grille but it's super deep. I just picked one up that I'll confirm with here in a few weeks but I don't think there will be enough room with the intercooler and condenser. Pretty sure I'll have to run one of the 75-76, 77-79 or 80 grilles I have lol

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2015, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

That looks sweet! I love that grille but it's super deep. I just picked one up that I'll confirm with here in a few weeks but I don't think there will be enough room with the intercooler and condenser. Pretty sure I'll have to run one of the 75-76, 77-79 or 80 grilles I have lol

I'm planning on cutting out the center of the radiator support and using a 2nd gen dodge radiator and intercooler on this one. Hopefully that will gain some room there. We'll see. I'd really like to use this grill.

1985-GMC · 11-19-2015, 09:10 PM

I'm using a fully fabricated Chevy aluminum radiator and a 2nd gen intercooler and I'm planning on cutting out the center of the core support then welding in 2x2 square tubing on either side as supports. So pretty much the same as you. I've done some measuring and it might fit but it will be really close.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-20-2015, 10:07 PM

I don't think it can be any worse than the 88-91 Burb front ends.

mcbassin · 11-23-2015, 10:00 AM

Digging the rendering Ryan! This thing is awesome!

1985-GMC · 12-21-2015, 06:08 PM

73-74 grille is going to be a snug fit for you but it's definitely possible.

With the fan on before I moved the radiator about an inch forward

You'll probably have to cut these off of the intercooler and you might have about 3/4" of a gap for a condenser.

Not done yet...

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-21-2015, 08:43 PM

Tony, sweet! Where's your build thread? Did you have someone build you that fan spacer/adapter? Full time fan, huh? That'll be loud but keep it cool.

1985-GMC · 12-21-2015, 09:21 PM

I still haven't made a build thread for it yet. Help me come up with a name for it and I will lol. The people that have said they've ran them say it's really not that bad. I've run solid fans on my gas trucks as well and I don't really hear it. Plus fan clutches never work like they're supposed to unless they're a magnetic type.

The fan hub is made by Flex-a-lite, part # FLX-852 and the fan is a 19" with aluminum blades made by them too # FLX-1719

LT7A · 09-09-2017, 07:26 AM

Just got caught up on the Longhorn so I thought I would check this one out. A squarebody by DieselWrencher's got to be cool right? Ryan, are you still building this one?

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-11-2017, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT7A

Just got caught up on the Longhorn so I thought I would check this one out. A squarebody by DieselWrencher's got to be cool right? Ryan, are you still building this one?

I still have it, and think about it often, but sadly no. It isn't getting any work done to it right now. I stole the steering arm off the D60 for the 72 this spring and when I did I found the firewall is all rotted out on this truck. Now I am waiting for a friend to sell me my brother's old cab and when that happens, I might piece this thing together. I still have a 5.9 12v, 47rh and a NP205 for it. I'm just lacking the time for it. Right now my garage has my 40 Ford in it, I have a 00 Dodge I'm doing a bunch of work to, and now I'll be converting my 95 F350 crew cab to a 4x4. Just too much to do and not enough time to do it in.

nuke1 · 01-08-2018, 08:54 PM

Sounds familiar bud, no time. one day right

11-18-2015, 05:15 PM	#276
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build Once again, no progress on this truck. But, I've had life things to get done before I can get on this thing. Had 4 new windows put in our house, and one in the garage. Had to buy a shed to get stuff for the yard out of the garage. I still have to assemble it. Haha I have been working a lot of hours, so my projects are lacking. Anyway, I had a member here do a rendering of the truck. Here's what I hope it to look like when done. Attached Images __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-18-2015, 08:12 PM	#277
6BT 56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Coldwater On. Canada Posts: 551	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build That looks awesome. Love the factory trim. Really sets the truck off. This is for sale just down the road from me . Really nice truck. I dig the army the look but it's such a nice truck it ashame he didn't make it shinney and add similar trim. Asking 13 k cdn. 350 tbi 400' 205 , 60 f 4:56's Attached Images __________________ 56 gmc 4X4 Cummins 5 spd 60F 70R 2005 Ram 3500 DRW cummins 4X4. 2006 Conolift 9/15. 2011 F 350 winter beater New 2018 ram 3500 drw 4x4. Makes my 2005 Look as if it's been running on 4 cyl since new ! My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556908

11-18-2015, 08:16 PM	#278
COS399 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northern, MT Posts: 569	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build That's going to look nice. I've never been a fan of that grille but that picture has made me change my mind. __________________ 1987 GMC R2500 SC 454 T400 1988 Chevy R30 CC DRW 12 valve Cummins NV4500 GearVendors

11-19-2015, 02:41 AM	#281
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build That looks sweet! I love that grille but it's super deep. I just picked one up that I'll confirm with here in a few weeks but I don't think there will be enough room with the intercooler and condenser. Pretty sure I'll have to run one of the 75-76, 77-79 or 80 grilles I have lol __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-19-2015, 09:10 PM	#283
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build I'm using a fully fabricated Chevy aluminum radiator and a 2nd gen intercooler and I'm planning on cutting out the center of the core support then welding in 2x2 square tubing on either side as supports. So pretty much the same as you. I've done some measuring and it might fit but it will be really close. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-20-2015, 10:07 PM	#284
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build I don't think it can be any worse than the 88-91 Burb front ends. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-23-2015, 10:00 AM	#285
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build Digging the rendering Ryan! This thing is awesome! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-21-2015, 06:08 PM	#286
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build 73-74 grille is going to be a snug fit for you but it's definitely possible. With the fan on before I moved the radiator about an inch forward You'll probably have to cut these off of the intercooler and you might have about 3/4" of a gap for a condenser. Not done yet... __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

12-21-2015, 08:43 PM	#287
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build Tony, sweet! Where's your build thread? Did you have someone build you that fan spacer/adapter? Full time fan, huh? That'll be loud but keep it cool. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-21-2015, 09:21 PM	#288
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build I still haven't made a build thread for it yet. Help me come up with a name for it and I will lol. The people that have said they've ran them say it's really not that bad. I've run solid fans on my gas trucks as well and I don't really hear it. Plus fan clutches never work like they're supposed to unless they're a magnetic type. The fan hub is made by Flex-a-lite, part # FLX-852 and the fan is a 19" with aluminum blades made by them too # FLX-1719 __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

09-09-2017, 07:26 AM	#289
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build Just got caught up on the Longhorn so I thought I would check this one out. A squarebody by DieselWrencher's got to be cool right? Ryan, are you still building this one?

01-08-2018, 08:54 PM	#291
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1976 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Short Box Cummins Build Sounds familiar bud, no time. one day right __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.