Check out this C-30 Ramp truck... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JJorgensen52** · 09-04-2009, 11:52 PM

I went yesterday evening to check out a truck from my local craigslist:
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/for/1346120321.html

Thought I'd post up the pics / video I took, as it's a pretty clean truck and it has lots of potential; I've decided to pass on it, not what I need / want right at the moment; really looking for a 4x4 / 4spd.

He's asking $3500 - said he would sell for $3k

Details first: 1972 C-30 dually, long wheelbase, built with a ramp bed and two row tire rack. Glove box decal indicates an original chassis cab, was delivered to a converter for the bed installation. Originally orange. SM465 behind a 350. Stock heads, intake and carb. Bottom end is a left over built race motor, stout rods and pistons with a lumpy cam. Odometer shows 12.6k
Truck is also equipped with a fixed air system. Has two underbed tanks (about 80 or so gals I would estimate), in-cab pressure gauge, clutch switch and manual high idle lever. Compressor not on the truck but would be an easy install. Owner says the system would run impact wrenches etc when it was hooked up.
According to the owner, truck was built for and has been used at the Waterford CT Speedbowl it's entire life. Truck is presently registered in an off the road status - between race seasons.

This shows the worst rust in the entire truck, followed by very clean sheetmetal in the floors, cab supports and corners

All other photos I took: http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q...0Ramp%20Truck/

**too much stuff** · 09-05-2009, 09:34 AM

I hate to break it to you, but it looks to be a rusty truck that has been patched up once or twice. The first thing you notice is the black lower color and the slip on rocker support in another pic.
Probably a good thing you are passing if you are looking for a clean starting point even though you don't see many trucks like that.

capev86 · 09-05-2009, 12:04 PM

be an awesome truck for a race car team or transport service....once restored! you can always get another cab. the rear body and chassis should be easily restorable.

Wideopenracing15 · 09-05-2009, 02:46 PM

I like it. Pretty much useless for me but i want it lol

unclewatts · 09-06-2009, 04:07 AM

It's funny. Some guys on this board say "Well there's some rust but I can fix it" There are others if they see one rust blister on a rocker panel scream "Haul it to the wrecking yard!" Me... If I saw that truck I would run screaming. Guess us California guys can't stand a little rust.

09-04-2009, 11:52 PM	#1
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Check out this C-30 Ramp truck... I went yesterday evening to check out a truck from my local craigslist: http://newlondon.craigslist.org/for/1346120321.html Thought I'd post up the pics / video I took, as it's a pretty clean truck and it has lots of potential; I've decided to pass on it, not what I need / want right at the moment; really looking for a 4x4 / 4spd. He's asking $3500 - said he would sell for $3k Details first: 1972 C-30 dually, long wheelbase, built with a ramp bed and two row tire rack. Glove box decal indicates an original chassis cab, was delivered to a converter for the bed installation. Originally orange. SM465 behind a 350. Stock heads, intake and carb. Bottom end is a left over built race motor, stout rods and pistons with a lumpy cam. Odometer shows 12.6k Truck is also equipped with a fixed air system. Has two underbed tanks (about 80 or so gals I would estimate), in-cab pressure gauge, clutch switch and manual high idle lever. Compressor not on the truck but would be an easy install. Owner says the system would run impact wrenches etc when it was hooked up. According to the owner, truck was built for and has been used at the Waterford CT Speedbowl it's entire life. Truck is presently registered in an off the road status - between race seasons. This shows the worst rust in the entire truck, followed by very clean sheetmetal in the floors, cab supports and corners All other photos I took: http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q...0Ramp%20Truck/ __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

09-05-2009, 09:34 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,791	Re: Check out this C-30 Ramp truck... I hate to break it to you, but it looks to be a rusty truck that has been patched up once or twice. The first thing you notice is the black lower color and the slip on rocker support in another pic. Probably a good thing you are passing if you are looking for a clean starting point even though you don't see many trucks like that. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-05-2009, 12:04 PM	#3
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Check out this C-30 Ramp truck... be an awesome truck for a race car team or transport service....once restored! you can always get another cab. the rear body and chassis should be easily restorable.

09-05-2009, 02:46 PM	#4
Wideopenracing15 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 299	Re: Check out this C-30 Ramp truck... I like it. Pretty much useless for me but i want it lol

09-06-2009, 04:07 AM	#5
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Check out this C-30 Ramp truck... It's funny. Some guys on this board say "Well there's some rust but I can fix it" There are others if they see one rust blister on a rocker panel scream "Haul it to the wrecking yard!" Me... If I saw that truck I would run screaming. Guess us California guys can't stand a little rust. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)



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