C30 Camper Special Owner Needs Advice.

[Big-Sexy907]

I think I'm gonna go a total of six inches to get the 22.5's with tires under the truck.
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[Duncan and son]

Originally Posted by Big-Sexy907

Paul, I doubt you want to pay shipping from Alaska.

I'm not lowering, I'm lifting.
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Hey Big, you are right... My eyes saw AK but my mind read Ark lol

[tobytuttle]

There is a guy in the valley that has close to 75 to 100 of those trucks 73 all the way to 91....TONS of complete trucks that are not all rusted out...every color combo you could think of ..reg cabs, crews, blazers, suburbans, duallys... and there is EVERYTHING out there ...almost all of the trucks have rats (big blocks) in them also...I stopped by there this summer while i was checking on one of our jobs....He has everything from factory tachs (73-79 font) and even new style font tachs 80-86...clips chrome,complete interiors,bumpers..etc...ALSO front and rear style bumper and the corrrect smooth style you need for the 73-80 and brackets.........like I said TONS of "complete squarebody trucks" and half of them are duallys ....It would be a one stop shop for you...I was blown away It was a little goldmine....I have his number.and he's a great guy... call me... you got my number.........I will be out there tomorrow early afternoon checking on another reg cab 75 dually to buy I found hiding (with 22k orig miles)

[meatwagon83]

Originally Posted by tobytuttle

There is a guy in the valley that has close to 75 to 100 of those trucks 73 all the way to 91....TONS of complete trucks that are not all rusted out...every color combo you could think of ..reg cabs, crews, blazers, suburbans, duallys... and there is EVERYTHING out there ...almost all of the trucks have rats (big blocks) in them also...I stopped by there this summer while i was checking on one of our jobs....He has everything from factory tachs (73-79 font) and even new style font tachs 80-86...clips chrome,complete interiors,bumpers..etc...ALSO front and rear style bumper and the corrrect smooth style you need for the 73-80 and brackets.........like I said TONS of "complete squarebody trucks" and half of them are duallys ....It would be a one stop shop for you...I was blown away It was a little goldmine....I have his number.and he's a great guy... call me... you got my number.........I will be out there tomorrow early afternoon checking on another reg cab 75 dually to buy I found hiding (with 22k orig miles)

makes me want to drive to alaska

[tobytuttle]

Originally Posted by meatwagon83

makes me want to drive to alaska

Ya its crazy...though Im always on the hunt for cars and parts...and there are actually some rare low mileage big block chevs hiding all over...We just picked up another mint original 70 SS454 elcamino with 77k on it

[Duncan and son]

Originally Posted by tobytuttle

There is a guy in the valley that has close to 75 to 100 of those trucks 73 all the way to 91....TONS of complete trucks that are not all rusted out...every color combo you could think of ..reg cabs, crews, blazers, suburbans, duallys... and there is EVERYTHING out there ...almost all of the trucks have rats (big blocks) in them also...I stopped by there this summer while i was checking on one of our jobs....He has everything from factory tachs (73-79 font) and even new style font tachs 80-86...clips chrome,complete interiors,bumpers..etc...ALSO front and rear style bumper and the corrrect smooth style you need for the 73-80 and brackets.........like I said TONS of "complete squarebody trucks" and half of them are duallys ....It would be a one stop shop for you...I was blown away It was a little goldmine....I have his number.and he's a great guy... call me... you got my number.........I will be out there tomorrow early afternoon checking on another reg cab 75 dually to buy I found hiding (with 22k orig miles)

Is this stuff for sale? If so maybe you could be the middle man, make some for your effort and make parts available on this site.
Just an idea Paul

[Big-Sexy907]

Quick question for everyone. Does anyone know a part number off the top of their head for a set of 2" lift blocks for the 1 ton's? I recall I found some somewhere but now I can't remember for the life of me where.

[dieseldawg142]

any 2" block that is 2 1/2" wide & not aluminum, our crews are heavy & carry heavy weight. zone offroad has 2" blocks for $29 (pn zonu3020)

[dieseldawg142]

also if you have trouble with those tailgate lights, i have a new set, paid $2 a lite for them, i'm a little closer than Paul!

[Big-Sexy907]

I ordered new tailgate light lenses, but I cant; figure out the wiring for the life of me. I also discovered that one of my upper cab running lights has a missing contact in the socket and needs replacing.

Thanks for the info on the lift blocks, I'll be picking up a set.

[Big-Sexy907]

So I took another look at the wiring and it seems that two of the five lights work. I may clip it all apart and put new wires into the tailgate. While it was apart I did notice one of the lights had completely rusted apart so I'll be looking for one new light to replace that.
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[dieseldawg142]

if 2 of 5 work, it's most likely the lights. one of the mounting screws is a ground,which attaches to the light via a metal bar & a plug-most problems start here (rust). i had 3 of 5 on mine, after cleaning, had all 5, then found replacements lites for a couple dollars

[Big-Sexy907]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

if 2 of 5 work, it's most likely the lights. one of the mounting screws is a ground,which attaches to the light via a metal bar & a plug-most problems start here (rust). i had 3 of 5 on mine, after cleaning, had all 5, then found replacements lites for a couple dollars

I ended up using a vendor and ordered some replacement lights today for the tailgate. I'm trying to find some spare lights from the dually fenders that match my OEM one's. I mistakenly ordered a set online that look like complete crap. I only need one amber and one red fender light set, the search is killing me. LOL.

Also I found out the aluminum trim on the fender pieces have broken bolts... I'm going to try and separate the bolts from the trim and replace them, I'd like to keep this truck looking vintage.

[Big-Sexy907]

BTW, What are you guys doing for floor mats in these trucks? I can't seem to find anything that looks like a decent fit.

[dieseldawg142]

front ones are a dime a dozen, but rears can be tough. i got my rear at the wrecking yard out of a 07 chev crew. newer model gm & ford crew rear mats are usally full width 1 piece, & easily trimmable to fit

[Big-Sexy907]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

front ones are a dime a dozen, but rears can be tough. i got my rear at the wrecking yard out of a 07 chev crew. newer model gm & ford crew rear mats are usally full width 1 piece, & easily trimmable to fit

Are you implying that I can grab mats from any full size truck and the fronts will usually work? I was hoping to find something similar to a WeatherTech style mat to keep the snow under control.

[dieseldawg142]

my fronts i went with aftermarket mud holders. the backs can be hard to find in a 1 piece( i like the one piece), but most new crews have them. i'm sure you could find some nice ones at a price, i was just throwing out my low buck approach

[Big-Sexy907]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

my fronts i went with aftermarket mud holders. the backs can be hard to find in a 1 piece( i like the one piece), but most new crews have them. i'm sure you could find some nice ones at a price, i was just throwing out my low buck approach

Nothing wrong with a low buck approach. I'm going to continue my search and use your advice. A one piece rear mat would be awesome!

Anyone know where I can find a factory cab running light?