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Tx Firefighter · 01-21-2005, 11:28 PM

Today I put my dually together. I pulled my 72 long wheelbase dually apart and switched everything over to a 68 dually frame. I wanted the shorter wheelbase of the 68 frame. This gives me a 133 inch wheelbase, but with a disc brake suspension off the 72. I also am using the 292 and SM465 out of the 68 truck too.

I was alone today, so I did it all by myself, which is a bit of a stretch. Wresting the front suspension and engine and that heavy 4 speed around is tough with just 2 hands.

There are sore muscles and bruises involved. I sure hope tomorrow is a quiet day at the station, I'm afraid if I had to fight fire all day, I'd be in bad shape. I may just volunteer to ride the ambulance just to make sure.

By the way, that's just a camera angle, the fender isn't touching the tire, it just looks that way.

caspear78 · 01-21-2005, 11:50 PM

i think every one should have a cab puller like that there one,lol , if i had access to one i know i sure would use it in a heart beat,,,, good job at the swap and hope u do have an an easy day at the station too, take care,,,,,,,,,mark

krue · 01-22-2005, 12:14 AM

Looks like fun. I just got back after two days at the Mississippi Fire Academy in an industrial fire fighting class. Lot's of fun!

teeitup · 01-22-2005, 12:22 AM

Kevin, looking good, keep me posted on all the pics.

Tx Firefighter · 01-22-2005, 12:25 AM

Randy, it was 78 degrees here today. And, I'm still having Kansas bad weather flashbacks sometimes.

If ya'll want to move down where the weather is better, I'll even bring my trailer up there and help ya'll move down.

Man ain't meant to have to wear coat and gloves when he works on his old trucks.

teeitup · 01-22-2005, 12:34 AM

Kevin, supposed to be 17 here tomorrow, Sakohntr and Too Much Stuff are stopping here on their way home. They went to Texas and got a burb. They will be going from 70's in Texas to -40 in Minn.

Thanks for the offer to help move but I can't all my junk I mean GOOD merchandise on a couple trailers

86SILVERADO · 01-22-2005, 12:39 AM

You know the metal must be heavier gauge in the 67-72s because I just did that maneuver with my tractor and it pinched the window channel in the doors together at the top just enough so that the window will not roll up all the way. Could be just my dumb luck I guess. Does anybody know if the steel is lighter gauge in an 84 chevy to be exact. Looks like fun though tex. At least you didn't have to round up three of your buddies and each grab a corner.

By ther way -20 air temp right now here. If we can just keep them Canadiens out of this thread I might feel like I actually have something to complain about.

Russell · 01-22-2005, 02:17 AM

Too late! Gotcha beat today

And yeah, the 73-87 cabs are not as strong as the old cabs, you gotta stick a 2 x 6 (or 8) through the two open windows and lift on the ends of the board, this makes sure all the force is directed straight upwards rather than inwards as well

Brainchild · 01-22-2005, 03:13 AM

I'd love to have a loader like that.I would call it JACK

Congrats on the swap,looks like you're heading towards driving it.Always a nice feeling to get one going together.

Tx Firefighter · 01-22-2005, 07:46 AM

That loader makes a hell of an engine hoist, trailer mover, and general all around parts hoister. Down side is the 84 thousand dollar price tag. If we didn't use it for doing stupid stuff like loading dump trucks, it probably wouldn't be worth the cost

01-21-2005, 11:28 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Big Parts Swap Today, or why I'm hurting.... Today I put my dually together. I pulled my 72 long wheelbase dually apart and switched everything over to a 68 dually frame. I wanted the shorter wheelbase of the 68 frame. This gives me a 133 inch wheelbase, but with a disc brake suspension off the 72. I also am using the 292 and SM465 out of the 68 truck too. I was alone today, so I did it all by myself, which is a bit of a stretch. Wresting the front suspension and engine and that heavy 4 speed around is tough with just 2 hands. There are sore muscles and bruises involved. I sure hope tomorrow is a quiet day at the station, I'm afraid if I had to fight fire all day, I'd be in bad shape. I may just volunteer to ride the ambulance just to make sure. By the way, that's just a camera angle, the fender isn't touching the tire, it just looks that way. Attached Images __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-22-2005, 12:14 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks like fun. I just got back after two days at the Mississippi Fire Academy in an industrial fire fighting class. Lot's of fun! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-22-2005, 12:22 AM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Kevin, looking good, keep me posted on all the pics. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-22-2005, 12:25 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Randy, it was 78 degrees here today. And, I'm still having Kansas bad weather flashbacks sometimes. If ya'll want to move down where the weather is better, I'll even bring my trailer up there and help ya'll move down. Man ain't meant to have to wear coat and gloves when he works on his old trucks. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-22-2005, 12:34 AM	#6
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Kevin, supposed to be 17 here tomorrow, Sakohntr and Too Much Stuff are stopping here on their way home. They went to Texas and got a burb. They will be going from 70's in Texas to -40 in Minn. Thanks for the offer to help move but I can't all my junk I mean GOOD merchandise on a couple trailers __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

01-21-2005, 11:50 PM	#2
caspear78 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: biwabik, minnesota, what is this white stuff out here Posts: 334	i think every one should have a cab puller like that there one,lol , if i had access to one i know i sure would use it in a heart beat,,,, good job at the swap and hope u do have an an easy day at the station too, take care,,,,,,,,,mark

01-22-2005, 12:39 AM	#7
86SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hills of Western Mass Posts: 626	You know the metal must be heavier gauge in the 67-72s because I just did that maneuver with my tractor and it pinched the window channel in the doors together at the top just enough so that the window will not roll up all the way. Could be just my dumb luck I guess. Does anybody know if the steel is lighter gauge in an 84 chevy to be exact. Looks like fun though tex. At least you didn't have to round up three of your buddies and each grab a corner. By ther way -20 air temp right now here. If we can just keep them Canadiens out of this thread I might feel like I actually have something to complain about. __________________ 86 Silverado C10 back to 305 power! 67 C30 Dually Dump, with 350 transplant, Rockhauler 05 Duramax 3500 "If at first you don't succeed, try a bigger hammer" Member of the 1-Ton club! Last edited by 86SILVERADO; 01-22-2005 at 12:42 AM.

01-22-2005, 02:17 AM	#8
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Too late! Gotcha beat today And yeah, the 73-87 cabs are not as strong as the old cabs, you gotta stick a 2 x 6 (or 8) through the two open windows and lift on the ends of the board, this makes sure all the force is directed straight upwards rather than inwards as well __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-22-2005, 03:13 AM	#9
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I'd love to have a loader like that.I would call it JACK Congrats on the swap,looks like you're heading towards driving it.Always a nice feeling to get one going together. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-22-2005, 07:46 AM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	That loader makes a hell of an engine hoist, trailer mover, and general all around parts hoister. Down side is the 84 thousand dollar price tag. If we didn't use it for doing stupid stuff like loading dump trucks, it probably wouldn't be worth the cost __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin



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