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Rollinsqrbdy · 08-21-2009, 10:43 PM

Went into town today and saw this sweet truck. I thought id share it with ya'll. Enjoy.

TwoFiftyShifter · 08-21-2009, 11:11 PM

I don't know what to say.

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-21-2009, 11:14 PM

I think its kool and different but, the colors on it suck.

**N2TRUX** · 08-21-2009, 11:16 PM

Does it have 1/2 ton front suspension?

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-21-2009, 11:20 PM

ya. It also had some huge slicks out back

Driveway Dreams · 08-21-2009, 11:44 PM

It looks like maybe it is a half ton with dually flares on it to cover the big wides. There was an older Dodge near here that used to run around like that. Looks ok on the right set up. That one just makes me say..."umm?"

Reminds me of this Blazer that was at Goodguys Colorado Nationals. It was for sale in the swap meet area. BAD MAMMA JAMMA!

BLE 'BURBAN · 08-21-2009, 11:50 PM

What we have here is an "OLD SKOOL" PHANTOM DUALLY set up.

Driveway Dreams · 08-21-2009, 11:52 PM

Please explain a little more.

BLE 'BURBAN · 08-22-2009, 02:05 AM

Simply put, On the rear axle of a truck you have a pair of extra wide Meats (tires) in place of four tires on the rear. While on the front were standard size tires. This was really popular between '88 & '93. The rears were usually 2 -2 1/2 times wides than the fronts.

smashingchuck · 08-22-2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollinsqrbdy

Convertable dually anyone?

No thanks.

jrsmith_2010 · 08-22-2009, 11:32 AM

All i got to say is.... wait......ummm.....

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-22-2009, 11:35 AM

menace121978 · 08-22-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

No thanks.

x2.

ARAMP1 · 08-22-2009, 03:52 PM

Kind of reminded me of this one.

joe231 · 08-22-2009, 04:33 PM

^^^that just pisses me off!!!

phantom duallies were all the rage in the late 80's early 90's for sure....truckin' magazine was loaded with them
I never really cared much for them...

jrsmith_2010 · 08-22-2009, 04:37 PM

i could never see myself doing that to a dually, let alone a chevy

travo77 · 08-22-2009, 06:37 PM

there is a guy in town that has a phantom dually ill give him a c for effort but that was so 90s it started out as a 89-90 1/2 ton chevy work truck fleetside with a v6 its flat black with red ralleys and red interior he did a custom dash but he should've done more work before he painted it. ive tried to get pics but when i see him im at work and cant catch up to him in my cement truck

pig rig · 08-22-2009, 09:42 PM

yea pretty 1990 in about 92 I ran the M/T sportsmen on one of my crew cabs but the big problem was you really need to air them up to help support the weight of the truck so you end up eating the center out of those soft compound tires real fast

yea it was cool for about 3-4 months till I needed tires agine

andrewmp6 · 08-22-2009, 10:18 PM

Centerline does make a single rim for the dually that is wide everyone use to use them but now no one does.that truck is just a 1/2 ton with the flares.I have seen a lot of trucks like that around here.There is a company that makes a fiberglass cab with a removeable top.

08-21-2009, 10:43 PM	#1
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Convertable dually anyone? Went into town today and saw this sweet truck. I thought id share it with ya'll. Enjoy. Attached Images __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

08-21-2009, 11:11 PM	#2
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Convertable dually anyone? I don't know what to say. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

08-21-2009, 11:14 PM	#3
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Convertable dually anyone? I think its kool and different but, the colors on it suck. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

08-21-2009, 11:16 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Convertable dually anyone? Does it have 1/2 ton front suspension? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-21-2009, 11:20 PM	#5
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Convertable dually anyone? ya. It also had some huge slicks out back __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

08-21-2009, 11:44 PM	#6
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Convertable dually anyone? It looks like maybe it is a half ton with dually flares on it to cover the big wides. There was an older Dodge near here that used to run around like that. Looks ok on the right set up. That one just makes me say..."umm?" Reminds me of this Blazer that was at Goodguys Colorado Nationals. It was for sale in the swap meet area. BAD MAMMA JAMMA! Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here. Last edited by Driveway Dreams; 08-21-2009 at 11:47 PM. Reason: blazer

08-21-2009, 11:50 PM	#7
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Convertable dually anyone? What we have here is an "OLD SKOOL" PHANTOM DUALLY set up. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

08-21-2009, 11:52 PM	#8
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Convertable dually anyone? Please explain a little more. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

08-22-2009, 02:05 AM	#9
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Convertable dually anyone? Simply put, On the rear axle of a truck you have a pair of extra wide Meats (tires) in place of four tires on the rear. While on the front were standard size tires. This was really popular between '88 & '93. The rears were usually 2 -2 1/2 times wides than the fronts. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

08-22-2009, 11:32 AM	#11
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Convertable dually anyone? All i got to say is.... wait......ummm..... Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 08-22-2009 at 11:58 AM.

08-22-2009, 11:35 AM	#12
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08-22-2009, 03:52 PM	#14
ARAMP1 ROCK*STAR Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 202	Re: Convertable dually anyone? Kind of reminded me of this one. Attached Images

08-22-2009, 04:33 PM	#15
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Convertable dually anyone? ^^^that just pisses me off!!! phantom duallies were all the rage in the late 80's early 90's for sure....truckin' magazine was loaded with them I never really cared much for them... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 08-22-2009 at 04:35 PM.

08-22-2009, 04:37 PM	#16
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Convertable dually anyone? i could never see myself doing that to a dually, let alone a chevy

08-22-2009, 06:37 PM	#17
travo77 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bryan,Texas Posts: 132	Re: Convertable dually anyone? there is a guy in town that has a phantom dually ill give him a c for effort but that was so 90s it started out as a 89-90 1/2 ton chevy work truck fleetside with a v6 its flat black with red ralleys and red interior he did a custom dash but he should've done more work before he painted it. ive tried to get pics but when i see him im at work and cant catch up to him in my cement truck



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08-22-2009, 09:42 PM	#18
pig rig Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: washington the state Posts: 730	Re: Convertable dually anyone? yea pretty 1990 in about 92 I ran the M/T sportsmen on one of my crew cabs but the big problem was you really need to air them up to help support the weight of the truck so you end up eating the center out of those soft compound tires real fast yea it was cool for about 3-4 months till I needed tires agine __________________ my sports car rolls on six wheels only because I'm to fat to get in and out of new corvette http://hubgarage.s3.amazonaws.com/ph...ped_detail.JPG

08-22-2009, 10:18 PM	#19
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Convertable dually anyone? Centerline does make a single rim for the dually that is wide everyone use to use them but now no one does.that truck is just a 1/2 ton with the flares.I have seen a lot of trucks like that around here.There is a company that makes a fiberglass cab with a removeable top.

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