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1tonchevy · 08-03-2010, 07:17 PM

So this is the start of my 1984 king cab 3+3 GMC Dually.

The day i got it

under the beast.lots of leafs and old tow truck parts still under there...

Wider is better???? LMAO yes for trucks it is

Interior

SBC 350 HD

off with the old bed...

rear leafs....

this thing was a ***** to get out :S

Ran out of torch fuel F%$^!

Re wiring the tail lights.... no more rats nest of wires

New gas tank and straps

taking the old bed apart

putting the new floor in

Before i took the rats nest out and the old wheel lift

getting ready to put the bed back on

My mom under the truck tightening the bolts up for the bed.

More pics to come.... just waitng for my drop kit...
stuff still to do:
91 burban front clip
burban rear bumper
sleeper (maby)
Wheels? don't know what style to go with
Tint
Re paint factory orange
new cab and box (from down south)
pull motor and trans and re do them.

STOCKISH · 08-03-2010, 09:26 PM

Looks like a great starting point! Holy crap that is alot of leaf springs

Cant wait to see more progress.

1tonchevy · 08-03-2010, 09:30 PM

Thanks! lmao i can't wait to see how it rides with the drop and alot less leafs in the rear.

1tonchevy · 08-09-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looks like a great starting point! Holy crap that is alot of leaf springs

Cant wait to see more progress.

had way over 2000LB of shingles in the back and still didnt make it touch the helpers lmao

1tonchevy · 08-11-2010, 10:30 PM

Some parts have come in the mail

just waiting for the 3rd box and i'm good to go

1tonchevy · 08-23-2010, 08:50 AM

My new hugger orange Southern rust and rot free cab from Mississippi.

got it for $600 with the rear doors on it getting the cab mounts this week and swapping next weekend.

palposity · 08-23-2010, 11:40 AM

Great project you have going there! Those are definitely the largest U-Bolts I have ever seen holding those springs together!

1tonchevy · 08-23-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by palposity

Great project you have going there! Those are definitely the largest U-Bolts I have ever seen holding those springs together!

Hahaha thanks. yeah once i do my drop the u bolts will be a little bit shorter lmao.

cable666guy · 08-23-2010, 10:45 PM

pretty cool!!

1tonchevy · 08-29-2010, 11:56 PM

Truck was a bare frame at 2pm sat afternoon and was driven out of my shops drive way at 9pm and drove over an hour home...

Will get pics of the truck reasembled there was some issues so i put it together and didn't take pics put i will

GmtGmt · 08-31-2010, 11:32 AM

any pics with the new cab on? saw your wrote on dually scene you got it on

1tonchevy · 08-31-2010, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GmtGmt

any pics with the new cab on? saw your wrote on dually scene you got it on

yeah i'll be posting them today batt died in the camera so i have to take pics to day

1tonchevy · 09-12-2010, 10:58 AM

So been working away on the truck lately:
new gas tank/straps
new wiring front to back for the tail lights.
new cab and cab mounts
new bed floor
trans service and new lines from trans to cooler
alt
starter
put the new cab together installed stereo,glove box,got the heater fan working,hooked the heater core up (need heat for the lil one)
removed the old wheel lift equipment
ETC

Ever seen a fender like this? lol

worst spot on the cab, hear in canada that's a scratch that can be buffered out lmao.

More stuff coming soon

jonvo4591 · 09-12-2010, 01:48 PM

dang man, I thought my leaf springs were huge! I had to run out and take a pic for ya:

16 leaves per side if you count the helpers. How did that thing ride? I assume like it had solid suspension in the rear! The shocks are pretty much stting at full extension, haha. Rides like a tank. I gotta do something about that...

1tonchevy · 09-12-2010, 02:50 PM

LOL actually it rides rough but not as bad as you think. big bumps suck tho feels like you hit a mountain! but when i do the drop this will be addressed

jonvo4591 · 09-12-2010, 03:11 PM

My truck previously did not have anything on the back, just a bare frame, so every time I hit decent sized bump it would hurt.

On my way back into the seat from the air the seat belt would lock up, sucking me yet farther into the seat. not so much fun... I'll be swapping to some much lighter duty springs in the future.

1tonchevy · 11-17-2010, 12:29 PM

The New 89 jimmy Front clip! Looks awesome!

1tonchevy · 11-21-2010, 12:11 PM

New Air Dam from 89 jimmy 4*4

89 Jimmy steering wheel

Near mint dark gray dash pad 5 bucks!!!!!

Rear 89 Jimmy Bumper hahaha just waiting to fine a chrome one

1tonchevy · 12-23-2010, 11:30 PM

thirdstreettito · 12-23-2010, 11:42 PM

Where are the new measurements!???!!

1tonchevy · 12-23-2010, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Where are the new measurements!???!!

LOL it got late, I did a trans service,oil change on the wifes van, this an oil pan gasket and oil change on the truck( Plus mod the exhaust to clear the axle) will get them asap

in total took out 19 leafs A SIDE and left in 6 a side= Total Drop 2.5 inch

mooseknuckles · 12-23-2010, 11:50 PM

thats alot of leafs!

1tonchevy · 12-23-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

thats alot of leafs!

LOL Rides like a Caddy Now!

cochino12 · 12-24-2010, 12:59 AM

I bet it rides a ton better! Too bad sporttruck screwed you, now you get to pull them out again if you decide to lower it.

1tonchevy · 12-24-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochino12

I bet it rides a ton better! Too bad sporttruck screwed you, now you get to pull them out again if you decide to lower it.

lol it's all good i now know how to do it and whats involved. i'm thinking my 3 inch spindles in the front cut a coil out and do a 2 inch shackle in the rear (for now) and it will be a bit nicer.

08-03-2010, 07:17 PM	#1
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	MY little Project.... So this is the start of my 1984 king cab 3+3 GMC Dually. The day i got it under the beast.lots of leafs and old tow truck parts still under there... Wider is better???? LMAO yes for trucks it is Interior SBC 350 HD off with the old bed... rear leafs.... this thing was a ***** to get out :S Ran out of torch fuel F%$^! Re wiring the tail lights.... no more rats nest of wires New gas tank and straps taking the old bed apart putting the new floor in Before i took the rats nest out and the old wheel lift getting ready to put the bed back on My mom under the truck tightening the bolts up for the bed. More pics to come.... just waitng for my drop kit... stuff still to do: 91 burban front clip burban rear bumper sleeper (maby) Wheels? don't know what style to go with Tint Re paint factory orange new cab and box (from down south) pull motor and trans and re do them.

08-03-2010, 09:26 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: MY little Project.... Looks like a great starting point! Holy crap that is alot of leaf springs Cant wait to see more progress. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-03-2010, 09:30 PM	#3
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: MY little Project.... Thanks! lmao i can't wait to see how it rides with the drop and alot less leafs in the rear.

08-11-2010, 10:30 PM	#5
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: MY little Project.... Some parts have come in the mail just waiting for the 3rd box and i'm good to go

08-23-2010, 08:50 AM	#6
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: MY little Project.... My new hugger orange Southern rust and rot free cab from Mississippi. got it for $600 with the rear doors on it getting the cab mounts this week and swapping next weekend.

08-23-2010, 11:40 AM	#7
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: MY little Project.... Great project you have going there! Those are definitely the largest U-Bolts I have ever seen holding those springs together! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

08-23-2010, 10:45 PM	#9
cable666guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Posts: 299	Re: MY little Project.... pretty cool!!

08-29-2010, 11:56 PM	#10
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: MY little Project.... Truck was a bare frame at 2pm sat afternoon and was driven out of my shops drive way at 9pm and drove over an hour home... Will get pics of the truck reasembled there was some issues so i put it together and didn't take pics put i will Last edited by 1tonchevy; 08-29-2010 at 11:59 PM.

09-12-2010, 10:58 AM	#13
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: MY little Project.... So been working away on the truck lately: new gas tank/straps new wiring front to back for the tail lights. new cab and cab mounts new bed floor trans service and new lines from trans to cooler alt starter put the new cab together installed stereo,glove box,got the heater fan working,hooked the heater core up (need heat for the lil one) removed the old wheel lift equipment ETC Ever seen a fender like this? lol worst spot on the cab, hear in canada that's a scratch that can be buffered out lmao. More stuff coming soon __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892

09-12-2010, 01:48 PM	#14
jonvo4591 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 67	Re: MY little Project.... dang man, I thought my leaf springs were huge! I had to run out and take a pic for ya: 16 leaves per side if you count the helpers. How did that thing ride? I assume like it had solid suspension in the rear! The shocks are pretty much stting at full extension, haha. Rides like a tank. I gotta do something about that... __________________ 1.) Good 2.) Fast 3.) Cheap Pick two.

09-12-2010, 02:50 PM	#15
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: MY little Project.... LOL actually it rides rough but not as bad as you think. big bumps suck tho feels like you hit a mountain! but when i do the drop this will be addressed __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892

09-12-2010, 03:11 PM	#16
jonvo4591 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 67	Re: MY little Project.... My truck previously did not have anything on the back, just a bare frame, so every time I hit decent sized bump it would hurt. On my way back into the seat from the air the seat belt would lock up, sucking me yet farther into the seat. not so much fun... I'll be swapping to some much lighter duty springs in the future. __________________ 1.) Good 2.) Fast 3.) Cheap Pick two.

11-17-2010, 12:29 PM	#17
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: MY little Project.... The New 89 jimmy Front clip! Looks awesome! __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892

11-21-2010, 12:11 PM	#18
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: MY little Project.... New Air Dam from 89 jimmy 4*4 89 Jimmy steering wheel Near mint dark gray dash pad 5 bucks!!!!! Rear 89 Jimmy Bumper hahaha just waiting to fine a chrome one __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892

12-23-2010, 11:30 PM	#19
1tonchevy C35 Crew Dually Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Belleville Ontario Posts: 1,116	Re: MY little Project.... __________________ If it aint square, I don't care. 84 C35 CC Dually Project log... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414892



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12-23-2010, 11:42 PM	#20
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12-23-2010, 11:50 PM	#22
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: MY little Project.... thats alot of leafs! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

12-24-2010, 12:59 AM	#24
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: MY little Project.... I bet it rides a ton better! Too bad sporttruck screwed you, now you get to pull them out again if you decide to lower it. __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

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