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**Dieselwrencher** · 10-02-2010, 12:32 AM

There are some things on this thing I don't care for, but this truck has a lot of potential.

http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/sh...r-tow-rig.html

THE "10" SILVERADO · 10-02-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

There are some things on this thing I don't care for, but this truck has a lot of potential.

http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/sh...r-tow-rig.html

Even though it has a dodge engine....it's a chevy on a doge forum

but it still looks like a nice truck...I love the wheels

irishman999 · 10-02-2010, 01:48 AM

The fact this guy stuck that transmission in his truck is awesome, that would be fun driving around town shifting like crazy! That truck is awesome cool.

palposity · 10-02-2010, 07:43 AM

Holy Crap that shifter is really incredible!

68 TT · 10-02-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by irishman999

The fact this guy stuck that transmission in his truck is awesome, that would be fun driving around town shifting like crazy! That truck is awesome cool.

Cool truck but shifting every couple seconds sucks. I drive in town a lot with 5.13 gears and a manual trans in a city with poorly timed stop lights. I literally up or down shift over 100 times in a 10 mile drive. You get tired of it pretty quick.

That four foot tall shifter is nuts.

Mr Pops · 10-02-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by THE "10" SILVERADO

Even though it has a dodge engine...

It's an engine FROM a Dodge, not a Dodge engine. The only problem with Cummins is that they put it in Dodge! This truck is the solution to that problem!

Number21 · 10-02-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

It's an engine FROM a Dodge, not a Dodge engine. The only problem with Cummins is that they put it in Dodge! This truck is the solution to that problem!

I'll second that! I've always wanted a Chevy with the 4BT in it...

STOCKISH · 10-02-2010, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Number21

I'll second that! I've always wanted a Chevy with the 4BT in it...

I'm with you guys too. Definately not a Dodge engine, in the 80s you could actually get a Cummins in our trucks!

Savage · 10-02-2010, 03:14 PM

that truck is about as bad as a tow rig can get

Mr Pops · 10-02-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

in the 80s you could actually get a Cummins in our trucks!

Huh? I've never heard of that. Are you talking about medium/heavy duty trucks? Or do you mean that they fit in that body style better?

STOCKISH · 10-02-2010, 03:49 PM

They were actually in our body style trucks. When I worked at the dealer my service manager had one. I believe GM sent the trucks to get them converted. I had a brocure a long time ago. I'll see if I can find it or find pics of one on Google.

Mr Pops · 10-02-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

They were actually in our body style trucks. When I worked at the dealer my service manager had one. I believe GM sent the trucks to get them converted. I had a brocure a long time ago. I'll see if I can find it or find pics of one on Google.

Wow. 4 or 6 cyl??

GmtGmt · 10-02-2010, 04:26 PM

it was first in 89 that the dodge trucks came with cummins engines
ford also some sort of a deal with cummins

WigglesTheHoly · 10-02-2010, 05:17 PM

i'm digging the gauge cluster with on board gps

Acrophobia · 10-02-2010, 07:36 PM

I like how he murdered everything out. Black everywhere on a rig that big just looks mean.

69subaru360 · 10-02-2010, 07:54 PM

I would have done some details like the wheels dash and shifter different, but all in all it's a nice truck.

87 V20 Scottsdale · 10-03-2010, 10:34 PM

The nine speed would've been better off if it was left in the road tractor.

Sillyoldman · 10-03-2010, 10:43 PM

Not fun in traffic. At least he wont have to gear down to stop.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-04-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GmtGmt

it was first in 89 that the dodge trucks came with cummins engines
ford also some sort of a deal with cummins

The only deal ford had with cummins was they used to own 49% of cummins stock. Ford had rights to use cummins engines in their medium duty trucks. Basically their Louisville line of trucks. Still today the only way you can get a cummins in a ford is in a F-650, or maybe the heaviest F-550. The craziest thing is that on most 03-up super duty's, the belt routing stickers have 3.9's and 5.9's listed. Guess what they are? European models.

I agree that trans is not a good idea. I'm sure the cool factor wore off after he drove it for a couple days or weeks. I would like to see how he did the stub shaft to his divorced tcase. I noticed it still has no front drive shaft as well. Definitely cool for sure.

Trick76 · 10-05-2010, 08:28 PM

Check This out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnsIob-Dd5I

Pop's C-10 · 10-05-2010, 08:33 PM

That is a beast..need more lift

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-05-2010, 11:07 PM

That is a nice truck.

*JCampbell* · 10-05-2010, 11:22 PM

Unless he runs a lot of highway miles, that Eaton is gonna get old quick.

3r!c84 · 10-06-2010, 12:11 AM

yes that shifting every other second will get old. fast

KQQL IT · 10-06-2010, 12:58 AM

My peterbilt has a 13 in it, thats why my pick ups have automatics. As light as that dually is he probably does not use the low side much empty. BTW they are rated between 900 and 1800ft lbs so you cant hurt it ever

10-02-2010, 12:32 AM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	An interesting square body build There are some things on this thing I don't care for, but this truck has a lot of potential. http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/sh...r-tow-rig.html __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-02-2010, 01:48 AM	#3
irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: An interesting square body build The fact this guy stuck that transmission in his truck is awesome, that would be fun driving around town shifting like crazy! That truck is awesome cool.

10-02-2010, 07:43 AM	#4
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: An interesting square body build Holy Crap that shifter is really incredible! __________________ 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

10-02-2010, 03:14 PM	#9
Savage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY/CA Posts: 84	Re: An interesting square body build that truck is about as bad as a tow rig can get __________________ United States Marine Corps 1986 USMC CUCV M1008 (daily driver) / 1984 Chevy K10 RCLB

10-02-2010, 03:49 PM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: An interesting square body build They were actually in our body style trucks. When I worked at the dealer my service manager had one. I believe GM sent the trucks to get them converted. I had a brocure a long time ago. I'll see if I can find it or find pics of one on Google. __________________ --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.

10-02-2010, 05:17 PM	#14
WigglesTheHoly IT Guy/ Father/ Chevy lover Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hoisington, KS Posts: 568	Re: An interesting square body build i'm digging the gauge cluster with on board gps __________________ 78 Chevy (Pictures) SOLD 79 Chevy LWB (pasture) 83 Chevy LWB (crushed rusted beyond repair) 02 TrailBlazer SOLD 03 VW Passat wagonSOLD 95 extended cab silveradoSOLD (still in family) 05 Crew Cab Silverado 5.3 (The Turd) WTB: 66 El camino Technology Specialist aspiring to be a gear head.

10-02-2010, 07:36 PM	#15
Acrophobia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 92	Re: An interesting square body build I like how he murdered everything out. Black everywhere on a rig that big just looks mean.

10-02-2010, 07:54 PM	#16
69subaru360 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fleetwood PA Posts: 38	Re: An interesting square body build I would have done some details like the wheels dash and shifter different, but all in all it's a nice truck.

10-03-2010, 10:34 PM	#17
87 V20 Scottsdale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Georgetown, KY Posts: 183	Re: An interesting square body build The nine speed would've been better off if it was left in the road tractor. __________________ Andrew 1987 V20 Scottsdale 383 TBI, SM465, NP208, 14FF, 4.10 1988 C1500 Scottsdale 305, 700R4, 3.08 1986 K30 Custom Deluxe 6.2, SM465, NP205, 14FF, 4.10

10-03-2010, 10:43 PM	#18
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: An interesting square body build Not fun in traffic. At least he wont have to gear down to stop. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

10-05-2010, 08:33 PM	#21
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: An interesting square body build That is a beast..need more lift

10-05-2010, 11:07 PM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: An interesting square body build That is a nice truck. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-05-2010, 11:22 PM	#23
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: An interesting square body build Unless he runs a lot of highway miles, that Eaton is gonna get old quick.

10-06-2010, 12:11 AM	#24
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: An interesting square body build yes that shifting every other second will get old. fast __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-06-2010, 12:58 AM	#25
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,199	Re: An interesting square body build My peterbilt has a 13 in it, thats why my pick ups have automatics. As light as that dually is he probably does not use the low side much empty. BTW they are rated between 900 and 1800ft lbs so you cant hurt it ever __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 10-06-2010 at 01:00 AM.



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