1986 GMC 3500 Ramp Truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevyman1968ss · 03-27-2019, 10:12 PM

Here is my next project I want to start on soon. 1986 GMC 3500 big block ,400 turbo. Up in the air about whether to keep it like it is as a hauler /ramp truck or scrap the ramp bed and make a dually out of it. Only problem I can see is coming up with a bed. What you guy's think?

Crcrft78 · 03-27-2019, 11:31 PM

Keep it as a ramp truck.

Andler2008 · 03-28-2019, 02:04 PM

I'd say keep it as a ramp truck. IMO, they're much cooler than a dually bed lol

Also, those trucks tend to pull a large premium around me if they run and drive. If you'd rather have a bed, I'd sell that and buy a truck with a bed.

**Palf70Step** · 03-28-2019, 03:30 PM

Heck yeah! That is cool, and I agree with the others about keeping it a ramp truck.

focusedontheprize · 03-29-2019, 12:01 PM

I agree with everyone else - keep it as a ramp truck.

Is that your crew cab dually behind it?

chevyman1968ss · 03-29-2019, 01:00 PM

Yes it is a 1978 crew cab dually that's my son's future project. Trying to get the 454 engine and 400 transmission from him too. He wants to put a 6.0 LS engine in it.

03-27-2019, 10:12 PM	#1
chevyman1968ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wilson n.c. Posts: 16	1986 GMC 3500 Ramp Truck Here is my next project I want to start on soon. 1986 GMC 3500 big block ,400 turbo. Up in the air about whether to keep it like it is as a hauler /ramp truck or scrap the ramp bed and make a dually out of it. Only problem I can see is coming up with a bed. What you guy's think? Attached Images

03-27-2019, 11:31 PM	#2
Crcrft78 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Francisco CA Posts: 158	Re: 1986 GMC 3500 Ramp Truck Keep it as a ramp truck. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=672047 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=688543

03-28-2019, 02:04 PM	#3
Andler2008 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Amelia, Ohio Posts: 38	Re: 1986 GMC 3500 Ramp Truck I'd say keep it as a ramp truck. IMO, they're much cooler than a dually bed lol Also, those trucks tend to pull a large premium around me if they run and drive. If you'd rather have a bed, I'd sell that and buy a truck with a bed. __________________ 1984 C30 Crew Cab/Long Bed Dually -- 5.3 LM7/SM465 Build Thread Here:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772972

03-28-2019, 03:30 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,061	Re: 1986 GMC 3500 Ramp Truck Heck yeah! That is cool, and I agree with the others about keeping it a ramp truck. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-29-2019, 12:01 PM	#5
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: 1986 GMC 3500 Ramp Truck I agree with everyone else - keep it as a ramp truck. Is that your crew cab dually behind it? __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)

03-29-2019, 01:00 PM	#6
chevyman1968ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wilson n.c. Posts: 16	Re: 1986 GMC 3500 Ramp Truck Yes it is a 1978 crew cab dually that's my son's future project. Trying to get the 454 engine and 400 transmission from him too. He wants to put a 6.0 LS engine in it.



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