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*JCampbell* · 02-28-2012, 12:15 PM

Eh, a 6.0l is a little out of my price range, and to be honest, my mechanical comfort level. Primary factor is price.

*JCampbell* · 02-29-2012, 12:03 AM

See, there's always another...sometimes two...

Got a line on two complete and running parts trucks. Both 3/4 ton Suburbans ('87 & '90). Both relatively local. Both with fuel injected big blocks. Both for under $1k. Trying to make something happen on the cheaper one tonight ('90).

Down side is I'll still be on the lookout for a 4L80E, but the upside is I'll have a complete parts truck at my disposal to assist in successfully completing the TBI swap. Plus I can part it out when I'm done and likely recoup a big chunk of money. I was worried that buying an engine that's already been removed may result in a few missing parts here and there which adds to the nickle and dime effect.

rocking chevy · 02-29-2012, 12:30 AM

its coming along nicely, good work.

Igorsgonemadd · 02-29-2012, 09:08 AM

Hey man, what did you do with the original bed and all the trim for it?
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*JCampbell* · 02-29-2012, 11:24 AM

Scrapped it.

*JCampbell* · 03-03-2012, 11:47 AM

Finally picked up the donor truck. That was a bit of an adventure. The guy didn't seem like the most motivated seller. Anyway, picked it up last night for $500 and drove it home. Needs some love. It's a '90 with a TBI 454 and TH400 trans. Timing is way out, needs plugs and wires and the fuel pressure regulator is likely bad. I'm going to mess with it today while the engine is still in the truck just to see if I can get it to run decent. I'm going to pull the engine out for a total rebuild anyway, but still.

I noticed that it didn't have A.I.R. injection. What year did GM stop using that?

Oh! Also picked up a set of Doug Thorley headers for $350 on Craigslist. Almost brand new. The guy said he had them on his truck for a month before he sold it. Those suckers retail for over $800 new! Pics to follow.

Devillusion · 03-03-2012, 02:33 PM

wanna sell that rack? hahahaha...

*JCampbell* · 03-03-2012, 02:52 PM

Actually, I'm going to make a quick release for it so I can pin it to the top of my M101 trailer. That way when we go camping, I can put all the heavy stuff on the bottom and use the rack to hold stuff like bikes and whatnot.

For those who don't know, and M101 is a 3/4 ton military trailer. You can pick them up cheap and they work great for expedition-style off road trips.

...But I'll sell you some pretty sweet 16" chrome modular wheels with 4 unmatched tires.

dieselmec1993 · 03-03-2012, 06:57 PM

U want to sell the body and frame off the burban
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Devillusion · 03-03-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JCampbell

...But I'll sell you some pretty sweet 16" chrome modular wheels with 4 unmatched tires.

....lol, no thanks. And I figured you would probably be using the rack. Just had to ask.

*JCampbell* · 03-12-2012, 11:29 PM

I was pretty busy with non-truck related things this weekend, but I did manage to get the underside of my cab, leaf spring pack and Dana 70 painted on Saturday. I didn't get any pics (not that it's anything real exciting), but here's a few shots of the Thorley's I scored.

I bought them before I realized my parts truck doesn't have A.I.R., so I'll have to plug the ports, but still...

*JCampbell* · 03-18-2012, 10:39 PM

Needed to get the garage cleaned up today, but I did manage to make some headway on the Sled. Moved the frame over some and slid the cab into the garage so I could start working on it.

Happiness is a clean garage.

trout · 03-28-2012, 02:23 PM

any updates?

96twodoor · 03-28-2012, 05:42 PM

cant wait to see updates

*JCampbell* · 03-29-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by trout

any updates?

Nothing major. Started stripping the cab to get ready for body work and paint.

trout · 03-29-2012, 05:22 PM

ohhh koool

BLK2K2SILVY · 04-25-2012, 02:13 PM

Awesome build! Can't wait to see it done, but it looked so sweet like this:

*JCampbell* · 04-26-2012, 12:28 AM

Thanks.

*JCampbell* · 04-29-2012, 06:39 PM

Finally got around to hanging my tanks and installing the sending units.

smbrouss70 · 04-29-2012, 06:51 PM

Looks good! Keep it up. You are partly responsible for me trying to hunt down a good Square-bodied Crew Cab Dually.

*JCampbell* · 04-29-2012, 06:53 PM

Thanks.

*JCampbell* · 06-09-2012, 06:55 PM

justpball · 06-11-2012, 05:03 PM

I think you should keep the old front...
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trout · 06-11-2012, 05:20 PM

yea me to the old one is awesome

*JCampbell* · 06-11-2012, 05:51 PM

The old clip is gone. Sold it a few weeks ago.

But it’s funny you say that. The path I’m on now is completely different from where I started. I was just going to slam it and restore it back to original. Now I’m dropping in a TBI engine, updating the interior, swapping to a newer clip…Thought to myself, “damn, should have just started with an 87+ truck to begin with. Would have been money ahead.”

Oh well, in too deep to turn back now.

02-28-2012, 12:15 PM	#101
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" Eh, a 6.0l is a little out of my price range, and to be honest, my mechanical comfort level. Primary factor is price.

02-29-2012, 12:03 AM	#102
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" See, there's always another...sometimes two... Got a line on two complete and running parts trucks. Both 3/4 ton Suburbans ('87 & '90). Both relatively local. Both with fuel injected big blocks. Both for under $1k. Trying to make something happen on the cheaper one tonight ('90). Down side is I'll still be on the lookout for a 4L80E, but the upside is I'll have a complete parts truck at my disposal to assist in successfully completing the TBI swap. Plus I can part it out when I'm done and likely recoup a big chunk of money. I was worried that buying an engine that's already been removed may result in a few missing parts here and there which adds to the nickle and dime effect.

02-29-2012, 12:30 AM	#103
rocking chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 262	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" its coming along nicely, good work.

02-29-2012, 09:08 AM	#104
Igorsgonemadd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coweta Oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" Hey man, what did you do with the original bed and all the trim for it? Posted via Mobile Device

02-29-2012, 11:24 AM	#105
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" Scrapped it.

03-03-2012, 11:47 AM	#106
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" Finally picked up the donor truck. That was a bit of an adventure. The guy didn't seem like the most motivated seller. Anyway, picked it up last night for $500 and drove it home. Needs some love. It's a '90 with a TBI 454 and TH400 trans. Timing is way out, needs plugs and wires and the fuel pressure regulator is likely bad. I'm going to mess with it today while the engine is still in the truck just to see if I can get it to run decent. I'm going to pull the engine out for a total rebuild anyway, but still. I noticed that it didn't have A.I.R. injection. What year did GM stop using that? Oh! Also picked up a set of Doug Thorley headers for $350 on Craigslist. Almost brand new. The guy said he had them on his truck for a month before he sold it. Those suckers retail for over $800 new! Pics to follow.

03-03-2012, 02:33 PM	#107
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" wanna sell that rack? hahahaha... __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

03-03-2012, 02:52 PM	#108
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" Actually, I'm going to make a quick release for it so I can pin it to the top of my M101 trailer. That way when we go camping, I can put all the heavy stuff on the bottom and use the rack to hold stuff like bikes and whatnot. For those who don't know, and M101 is a 3/4 ton military trailer. You can pick them up cheap and they work great for expedition-style off road trips. ...But I'll sell you some pretty sweet 16" chrome modular wheels with 4 unmatched tires.

03-03-2012, 06:57 PM	#109
dieselmec1993 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Goshen, in Posts: 72	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" U want to sell the body and frame off the burban Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 k20 frame with 85 cab and hopefully 6.5 diesel. 1981 c20 long box 250 3 on the tree daily driver. 1982 k25 with 86 cab tired 350 4speed trans 37in military tires.(project Frankenstein). 8. 1984 c30 crew cab dually 6.2diesel next project only 18 and finshed 5 projects started when i was

03-12-2012, 11:29 PM	#111
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" I was pretty busy with non-truck related things this weekend, but I did manage to get the underside of my cab, leaf spring pack and Dana 70 painted on Saturday. I didn't get any pics (not that it's anything real exciting), but here's a few shots of the Thorley's I scored. I bought them before I realized my parts truck doesn't have A.I.R., so I'll have to plug the ports, but still...

03-18-2012, 10:39 PM	#112
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" Needed to get the garage cleaned up today, but I did manage to make some headway on the Sled. Moved the frame over some and slid the cab into the garage so I could start working on it. Happiness is a clean garage.

03-28-2012, 02:23 PM	#113
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" any updates? __________________ Edited by staff

03-28-2012, 05:42 PM	#114
96twodoor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bossier City Louisiana Posts: 312	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" cant wait to see updates

03-29-2012, 05:22 PM	#116
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" ohhh koool __________________ Edited by staff

04-25-2012, 02:13 PM	#117
BLK2K2SILVY Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bartlett, TN Posts: 88	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" Awesome build! Can't wait to see it done, but it looked so sweet like this:



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04-26-2012, 12:28 AM	#118
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" Thanks.

04-29-2012, 06:39 PM	#119
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" Finally got around to hanging my tanks and installing the sending units.

04-29-2012, 06:51 PM	#120
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" Looks good! Keep it up. You are partly responsible for me trying to hunt down a good Square-bodied Crew Cab Dually. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

04-29-2012, 06:53 PM	#121
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06-09-2012, 06:55 PM	#122
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06-11-2012, 05:03 PM	#123
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06-11-2012, 05:20 PM	#124
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06-11-2012, 05:51 PM	#125
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: '77 3+3 C30 Dually - "The "Sled" The old clip is gone. Sold it a few weeks ago. But it’s funny you say that. The path I’m on now is completely different from where I started. I was just going to slam it and restore it back to original. Now I’m dropping in a TBI engine, updating the interior, swapping to a newer clip…Thought to myself, “damn, should have just started with an 87+ truck to begin with. Would have been money ahead.” Oh well, in too deep to turn back now.

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