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Old 11-17-2007, 10:26 PM   #1
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Here is a pic of my 82 C-30. I picked it up for 1,000. It was a roofers truck and the body was in terrible shape, the fenders were busted, brakes brakes were shot, and there were plenty of electrical gremlins. I wihs I had a before pic.

Over the past year, I have put new brakes on her all the way around, new suspension, tie rods, universal joints, dual exhaust, new grille, window and vent felts, all new light lenses, fender trim, the wheel simlulators, a DIY spray in bedliner, a fairly (junkyard find)new rear bumper, radio and some speakers. I also replaced the starter, gear box, the power steering pump and all the belts.

I had never really done any body work, but I learned alot about fiberglass and bondo. This was my first paint job. I am fairly happy with the way it has turned out. I did the inside of the truck as well and redid the dash and door panels in tan. I painted it baby blue, I'll try to get some more updated pics that show the color better.

I got my running boards on today, mirror tented the back window and got one exhaust tip on. Will try to finish it up this weekend.

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Old 11-17-2007, 10:28 PM   #2
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Sounds great, but I can't see the pic!!
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Old 11-17-2007, 10:31 PM   #3
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Uh, oh. It is showing up on my screen. Not sure what is up with that.
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Old 11-17-2007, 10:42 PM   #4
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Re: My 82 C-30

That is a pretty nice truck. Is it white? I love the 1 tons by the way. You did a nice job on the truck btw.
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Old 11-17-2007, 10:53 PM   #5
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It is a baby blue color. I am going to give the pics another try tomorrow when I finish getting everything put back on. Hopefully I can get some that will show the color better.
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Old 11-18-2007, 12:25 AM   #6
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Re: My 82 C-30

really nice truck... i also have an 82 but a half ton... id love to see before pics and ill prolly bust chops when i start doin my own body work welcome to the board
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Old 11-18-2007, 07:55 AM   #7
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Re: My 82 C-30

All I have to say is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTT.
My next project is going to be a 1 ton crew cab, just got to find the right truck.

He is a picture of my 3/4 ton I am finishing up now.

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Old 11-18-2007, 09:42 AM   #8
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Looking good... too bad you don't have that before picture! Where in VA are you?
And, welcome to the board!
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Old 11-18-2007, 06:55 PM   #9
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hey texas jeff thats a nice ride too how about some more pics of that one ? perhaps some before and after....
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Old 11-18-2007, 09:51 PM   #10
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Nice truck there TexasJeff. I am from Suffolk, Va (Southeastern part of the state). I had an issue with one of my universal joints that we installed this evening (the rear one) that I discovered when I left my buddies. Will have to work on that in the morning and figure out whats up. My boat is waiting patiently. I will get up some more pics Sunday evening. I tinted the driver and pasenger side windows today.
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Old 11-18-2007, 10:07 PM   #11
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nice truck........and welcome aboard.
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Old 11-18-2007, 11:17 PM   #12
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very cool truck
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Old 11-20-2007, 05:24 AM   #13
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Thanks Everyone. I have one of those 2 piece drive shafts. I replaced all three univesal joints the other day. My stupidness allowed me to intall the rear universal backwards so the frease fittiing was facing the rear axle. That is what caused my problem. A small edge of the grease fitting was keeping the yoke from seating all the way. Got that fixed last night. What a difference 1/16 of an inch makes!
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Old 11-20-2007, 11:06 AM   #14
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when i did the u joints on my 86 about two years ago, it had the original u joints in it.. My buddy in the auto parts store didnt press in the center joint right so it was off and created a bad vibration so i had to swap it out again .. i had him do that cause he had to press in the center bearing too .. the fun part of the job was sitting there with the propane torch melting the plastic that held the original u joints in watching it pop out of the hole in the yoke like them snakes in a candy can
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Old 11-24-2007, 06:01 PM   #15
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Re: My 82 C-30

C30, that is a NICE lookin truck!
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Old 11-24-2007, 07:28 PM   #16
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Re: My 82 C-30

i like the truck.......... can you give me a straight from the side pic on it ?
i am building a doolie myself and want to use the pic to work out some idea's
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Old 11-24-2007, 08:45 PM   #17
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Thats a nice truck you have you did a good job fixin' it up.

When i first saw it i thought it was white and now i can see a slight hint of the blue.
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