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Join Date: Jan 2009
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
Really nice! I just acquired an 83 Dump. I now have a benchmark to go by. Keeping posting pics, I need guidelines.
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Next project: 1970 K10
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
OK, so those kinds of trucks usually aren't my thing, but..... that thing is bad a$$!! Even my wife likes it!
![]() Killer truck man, it's awesome!
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Grand Chain, Il
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
here are some more pics of the dually since i finished the cummins swap
can u tell im partial to the 80s rides mullets rule |
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
and here they b
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
and ill try again
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Dually Pride
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: NH
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
wow sweet truck!
how did you fit the pickup bed on the longer frame? and i see you used a wider axle too
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If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually ![]() '94 Ford Ranger |
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
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I don't know what k30cummins truck was originally but, chassis cab models were offered in 131.5 wheelbase in that era. Last edited by Dooley; 03-14-2009 at 03:49 AM. |
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Dually Pride
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: NH
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
isn't the cab-to-axle a bit longer on a cab and chassis? i was wondering how he centered the bed over the axle without a gap between the two, iirc, i believe the cab and chassis are 4 inches longer cab-to-axle?
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If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually ![]() '94 Ford Ranger |
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
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The chassis cab of the GM light trucks of that era came in 131.5 135.5 159.5 and 164.5 wheelbases. |
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Dually Pride
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
ok thanks dooley, cleared it up for me
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If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually ![]() '94 Ford Ranger |
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
for the record i cut exactly 4" out and swapped in a dually rear axle housing but used all my brakes
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Dually Pride
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
ok thats what it looked like but i wasn't sure
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If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually ![]() '94 Ford Ranger |
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
That is SWEET!
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
Im building a truck just like it, an 87. I like the way it sits and was wondering if you could tell what kind and the size lift is on your truck? Thanks
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The Cheesiest
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
Killer truck!! I want a cummins in mine so bad!! Lol!
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
That looks like an amazing ride man! How much of a pain was the motor swap?
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
I made my own door panels out of tweed
![]() ![]() your dually is awesome very nice work. |
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
Very nice truck K30cummins!
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
Great job on the frame and paint!!!!! I wish my truck looked that good
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
What size front and rear end are you running?
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken...
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
still no pics...lol
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
Nice IROC. No other pics yet...
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
Looks good... the IROC too! Not a very common color combo for those.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
Did you install an intercooler with your cummins? Also did you fab your motor mounts or use aftermarket ones?
I really like how your truck turned out, expecially the shot of it with the camaro, reminds me of those truck and trailer toy sets I had when I was a kid.
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far
Very cool truck, it turned out really well. I also love the big shifter in the middle of the floor, awesome.
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