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74 C-30 · 03-13-2009, 03:57 PM

wow sweet truck!
how did you fit the pickup bed on the longer frame? and i see you used a wider axle too

BusinessProfessor · 03-13-2009, 05:02 PM

Really nice! I just acquired an 83 Dump. I now have a benchmark to go by. Keeping posting pics, I need guidelines.

Dooley · 03-14-2009, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74 C-30

wow sweet truck!
how did you fit the pickup bed on the longer frame? and i see you used a wider axle too

I don't know what k30cummins truck was originally but, chassis cab models were offered in 131.5 wheelbase in that era.

74 C-30 · 03-14-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dooley

I don't know what k30cummins truck was originally but, chassis cab models were offered in 131.5 wheelbase in that era.

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?

Dooley · 03-14-2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74 C-30

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?

The chassis cab of the GM light trucks of that era came in
131.5
135.5
159.5 and
164.5 wheelbases.

74 C-30 · 03-14-2009, 08:57 PM

ok thanks dooley, cleared it up for me

K30cummins · 03-15-2009, 10:15 PM

for the record i cut exactly 4" out and swapped in a dually rear axle housing but used all my brakes

74 C-30 · 03-16-2009, 04:49 PM

ok thats what it looked like but i wasn't sure

**Captkaos** · 03-16-2009, 05:42 PM

That is SWEET!

K30PROJECT · 02-04-2010, 07:23 PM

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

CHEESE · 02-04-2010, 07:28 PM

Killer truck!! I want a cummins in mine so bad!! Lol!

Kenbo-Slice · 02-04-2010, 09:51 PM

That looks like an amazing ride man! How much of a pain was the motor swap?

indyrenegade4x4 · 02-04-2010, 09:59 PM

I made my own door panels out of tweed

your dually is awesome very nice work.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-04-2010, 10:14 PM

Very nice truck K30cummins!

fla wildman · 02-04-2010, 10:21 PM

What size front and rear end are you running?

DBLSPRT68 · 02-04-2010, 10:22 PM

Great job on the frame and paint!!!!! I wish my truck looked that good

glock35ipsc · 02-04-2010, 11:19 PM

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!

K30cummins · 02-06-2010, 10:49 PM

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

K30cummins · 02-06-2010, 10:51 PM

and here they b

K30cummins · 02-06-2010, 10:54 PM

and ill try again

*Stitch* · 02-06-2010, 10:56 PM

still no pics...lol

K30cummins · 02-06-2010, 10:59 PM

interior

K30cummins · 02-06-2010, 11:00 PM

ill get it just be patient

thirdstreettito · 02-06-2010, 11:00 PM

Nice IROC. No other pics yet...

*Stitch* · 02-06-2010, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K30cummins

ill get it just be patient

we're a patient group...there are people that say they are going to put up picks and wait days...lol

03-13-2009, 03:57 PM	#26
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	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 __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

03-13-2009, 05:02 PM	#27
BusinessProfessor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 109	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. __________________

03-14-2009, 08:57 PM	#31
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far ok thanks dooley, cleared it up for me __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

03-15-2009, 10:15 PM	#32
K30cummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Chain, Il Posts: 90	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

03-16-2009, 04:49 PM	#33
74 C-30 Dually Pride Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NH Posts: 540	Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far ok thats what it looked like but i wasn't sure __________________ If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand. '74 Chevy C-30 350/4 speed/dually '94 Ford Ranger

03-16-2009, 05:42 PM	#34
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far That is SWEET! __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-04-2010, 07:23 PM	#35
K30PROJECT Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: HIRAM, GA Posts: 2	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

02-04-2010, 07:28 PM	#36
CHEESE The Cheesiest Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SHALLOWATER, TX. Posts: 986	Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far Killer truck!! I want a cummins in mine so bad!! Lol!

02-04-2010, 09:51 PM	#37
Kenbo-Slice Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Posts: 108	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? __________________ It's a Jeep towing machine! (at least it will be)

02-04-2010, 09:59 PM	#38
indyrenegade4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sharpsville, indiana Posts: 122	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.

02-04-2010, 10:14 PM	#39
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far Very nice truck K30cummins! __________________ 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.*

02-04-2010, 10:21 PM	#40
fla wildman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: st.cloud fla Posts: 76	Re: building a dually the hard way, watcha think so far What size front and rear end are you running? __________________ 83 Chevy 4x4 stepside was a 6.2 stick now 350 auto 86 Cutlass with built 350 street/strip car 85 K5 all stock 2006 F250 6.0 the puller 69 c10 soon to be k30 too far gone to fix

02-04-2010, 10:22 PM	#41
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	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 __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

02-04-2010, 11:19 PM	#42
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	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! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

02-06-2010, 10:49 PM	#43
K30cummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Chain, Il Posts: 90	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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02-06-2010, 11:00 PM	#48
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