How about some pics of 73-91 crew cabs

[Skunksmash]

Wow NOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooo!!!

[1985-GMC]

I had that one saved too.

[zirk]

Originally Posted by truckfan

back in the 70's and 80's JC Whitney sold a step down hood and a dual square headlight conversion (stemmed from the custom van scene). looks like someone had some NOS from them or saved their old parts.

Anyone think there is anywhere to get the dual square headlight conversion anymore?

[jeffrey5355]

75 dually 12 valve cummins with NV4500 trans. bagged on 22"alcoas

[half track]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ the absolute Baddest dually out there! Major props to you man for doing it right!
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[jeffrey5355]

Well I have to admit that a lot of the work got done here at my garage. If you know these years you know that 75s were when they were using cheap recycled metal. And yes this truck was BAD shape when we got it.

[1985-GMC]

Ive never really been a fan of lowered trucks but I do have to admit that that does look very nice, you brought it all together really well. Also that steering wheel doesn't look half bad in there. Nice work man!

[jitteryguy]

Originally Posted by 1badgmc

That doesn't explain the extremely rough and unnatural edges.

http://usbodysource.com/
if this link dont take ya straight to the hood just search 73/87 parts . they sell for $589 for a regular or $399 for a race weight.

[82ccshorty]

Originally Posted by jeffrey5355

75 dually 12 valve cummins with NV4500 trans. bagged on 22"alcoas

I think I'm in love
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[ratty 46]

jeffrey5355 - Great looking ride. I dig the D upgrade with a stick. I regret selling my crew now that I've seen yours. Again - great job on the conversion & lowering job.

R46

[Skunksmash]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Ive never really been a fan of lowered trucks but I do have to admit that that does look very nice, you brought it all together really well. Also that steering wheel doesn't look half bad in there. Nice work man!

Me either but they finally start to grow on ya. I used to not like them at all. Keep looking at them in all the pics on here. One day you'll realize you like 'em too.

[greatwhite]

Well, been lurking for a few months but figured since I finally have my first crew legal I need to sign up and intro.

A few guys may recognize me from a few Offroad sites.
I recently purchased a 1988 v30 crew cab dually that was converted to a carbed big block. I've always been a big fan of these trucks but have never owned one.

I'm having a lot of conflict with what I want to do with it though. I'd really like to make it a crew short SRW truck. I have two axles ready to go in, lockers gears crossover steering and all. Thinking about a small 4" lift and some military style 37's on the h1 wheels I have. part of me says leave it dually...

Would like to hear yalls thoughts.
Here's the rig...


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[jlsanborn]

Welcome to the board and nice crew!

Depends on what you'd use it for I guess. Sounds like you've got a good stash of parts to build a wheeler, so I'd lean that way. You'll have to start a build thread and more people will chime in!

[bilfman]

Trucks with hips are just cool, I would leave it. All squares are beautiful but a half hour drive and one can spot several in as many different conditions.

But..............a crew cab with duals, now that is something that is harder to run into.

But then again, I am heavily biased

[1985-GMC]

I would keep it a dually, they're just so much harder to find especially a crew cab 4x4. Just find you some 16.5 dually wheels to fit the 37" hummer tires then put the 4" lift on it and trim the front fenders to fit like johnnypop's trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=24

I may be a little biased as well... since that's what I'm gonna do with my truck.

[twotonecrew]

Finally joined the club. Been looking for a long time and I have found a lot of good information on this forum. This is my crew. It is a 2wd converted to 4wd. Has 3/4 ton axles so the plan is to find 1 ton drivetrain and a duramax. Also looking for a good bed. The truck use to have a flat bed but the cooler would never stay put.
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[y5mgisi]

Nice!

[dieseldawg142]

Originally Posted by greatwhite

Well, been lurking for a few months but figured since I finally have my first crew legal I need to sign up and intro.

A few guys may recognize me from a few Offroad sites.
I recently purchased a 1988 v30 crew cab dually that was converted to a carbed big block. I've always been a big fan of these trucks but have never owned one.

I'm having a lot of conflict with what I want to do with it though. I'd really like to make it a crew short SRW truck. I have two axles ready to go in, lockers gears crossover steering and all. Thinking about a small 4" lift and some military style 37's on the h1 wheels I have. part of me says leave it dually...

Would like to hear yalls thoughts.
Here's the rig...


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i would lift it, bigger the better, but thats me. i would also go srw, cheaper & easier(4 tires) to lift. i would'nt shorten the box, you bought it cause your subconscious liked the bigness, why make it smaller, & if you haul, you'll appreciate the extra length

[KQQL IT]

Originally Posted by KQQL IT

My bro in laws new 91 c/cab $1350
350 4spd 2 wheel dr. Cheyenne.
Good score


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Feburary ^ now…
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[greatwhite]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

i would lift it, bigger the better, but thats me. i would also go srw, cheaper & easier(4 tires) to lift. i would'nt shorten the box, you bought it cause your subconscious liked the bigness, why make it smaller, & if you haul, you'll appreciate the extra length

haha, i like that subconscious part. does kind of make sense in a wierd way.
I appreciate yalls input, whatever I do, ill be sure to start a thread. I want this thing simple, functional and still have some clean practicality to it. Thing about SRW is i can always take it back to DRW down the road if I wanted to as long as i keep the bed and D70HD.

[Hulk Will Smash]

Originally Posted by greatwhite

Well, been lurking for a few months but figured since I finally have my first crew legal I need to sign up and intro.

A few guys may recognize me from a few Offroad sites.
I recently purchased a 1988 v30 crew cab dually that was converted to a carbed big block. I've always been a big fan of these trucks but have never owned one.

I'm having a lot of conflict with what I want to do with it though. I'd really like to make it a crew short SRW truck. I have two axles ready to go in, lockers gears crossover steering and all. Thinking about a small 4" lift and some military style 37's on the h1 wheels I have. part of me says leave it dually...

Would like to hear yalls thoughts.
Here's the rig...


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I'd vote for leaving it a dually and if you're really itching for srw conversion, grab a c/k 20 crew and do the conversion on that. Save the duallies! Haha.

By the way, great looking truck!
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[1989CCD]

Originally Posted by greatwhite

Well, been lurking for a few months but figured since I finally have my first crew legal I need to sign up and intro.

A few guys may recognize me from a few Offroad sites.
I recently purchased a 1988 v30 crew cab dually that was converted to a carbed big block. I've always been a big fan of these trucks but have never owned one.

I'm having a lot of conflict with what I want to do with it though. I'd really like to make it a crew short SRW truck. I have two axles ready to go in, lockers gears crossover steering and all. Thinking about a small 4" lift and some military style 37's on the h1 wheels I have. part of me says leave it dually...

Would like to hear yalls thoughts.
Here's the rig...


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I vote KEEP IT DUALLY!!! Heres mine.

[rockmanben]

Originally Posted by greatwhite

Well, been lurking for a few months but figured since I finally have my first crew legal I need to sign up and intro.

A few guys may recognize me from a few Offroad sites.
I recently purchased a 1988 v30 crew cab dually that was converted to a carbed big block. I've always been a big fan of these trucks but have never owned one.

I'm having a lot of conflict with what I want to do with it though. I'd really like to make it a crew short SRW truck. I have two axles ready to go in, lockers gears crossover steering and all. Thinking about a small 4" lift and some military style 37's on the h1 wheels I have. part of me says leave it dually...

Would like to hear yalls thoughts.
Here's the rig...


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Keep it a dually and make it work

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Bagged a three-point buck this morning! Bout 50mph, square-broadside. Little sucker was about neck high to the bumper and just got sucked under. Deer is TOAST, not so much as a scratch on the Crummy. Little hair on the shackles but that's it. At least this time I wasn't pulling the boat. That one was EEEEEEW!

Try that with anything newer. What is that, the 7,000 lb equivalent of rolling angle iron? Love these beasts.

[82ccshorty]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

i would lift it, bigger the better, but thats me. i would also go srw, cheaper & easier(4 tires) to lift. i would'nt shorten the box, you bought it cause your subconscious liked the bigness, why make it smaller, & if you haul, you'll appreciate the extra length

Keep it dually
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