1st post "go easy on me"

[Bryan whitfield]

Hi im in England,i have a 72 C30,im sure the answer to my question is on here,but being the dumb ass i am ,i cant find the info im after,so.....i would like to put my truck on bags,but all the kits im looking at,and the stuff im coming across on the web says very little about my truck,loads about other years,can you guys advise me ?...thanks in advance,My truck is a 2wd,twin rear wheel,weve extended it 6ft(it was origonally a stock C30 pick up ,with Hydraboost brakes,(millitary application) ,Bryan

[royo]

The front should be easy. the back is going to take some work. They are venders here that know alot more than I do I would start there .

[71swb4x4]

Can you post some pics of your truck?

[Bryan whitfield]

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

Can you post some pics of your truck?

I Did-thats it in the pic in my first post -i changed things around a little

[Clyde65]

wow, that is a 72 c30?

Could we get more pictures?

I would give Early Classic Enterprises a call, they should be able to help.

[texastrendz]

i believe that is a C.O.E truck (cab over engine) little diffrent, but nice

[Bryan whitfield]

Couple more pic's,got to be honest and say were a bit unsure on the actual year,i have a pic somewhere of it before we rebodied it ,ill try and find it,and stick it up,Bry

[royo]

Start with this guy .

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366945

[dubds10]

So you have a '56 M-600 COE on a 1972 chevy frame...Is it all chevy running gear/engine etc or Ford stuff? Sweet truck! I want to build a car hauler as my next project.

As far as bagging it goes, fairly simple process. Most of it is generic for all chevy trucks in how it works. There's only so many ways to bag a truck honestly, so they may not list your frame/truck specifically but look at your suspension and how it's setup and look at other trucks with comparable suspensions and see what they've done.

[71swb4x4]

I am no bag expert, but a "kit" is probably not the right answer. You have a lot more weight than the average C30, so you will want to set something up for what you are running.
Hauling a car and pulling a camper, you will want someone with expertise chiming in on what you do.

[N2TRUX]

Take a look at what Ride Tech Suspensions offers, and give them a call. They don't list a 72 C30, but do have an application for 73+. We know the front should work, but I'm not familiar with the 72 C30 frame in the rear. Give them a call and see what they say. 812.481.4787

1973-1991 GM C30 - AirBar System-

[Bryan whitfield]

Thanks for the advise guys,yea i totally agree we need to consider the overall wieght issues,i have to say the C30 steering and brakes cope well,ive had this truck on the road 11 years now with no problems.

[roofingbloke]

Hi Bri, darron form the uk aka roofer (r n & s)

take a lok on the hamb, doo a search for; coe pics & ask the same question there.

you will be asking more people who own coe`s.

No offence to all you c10 guys.

Thanks Darron

[Bryan whitfield]

Hi, Darren,im asking here cause these guys are Chevy chassis guys,(as is my truck),why would i ask COE guys,The majority of who will use the stock chassis relative to there vehicle or swopped for something totally unrelated ??

[roofingbloke]

Originally Posted by Bryan whitfield

Hi, Darren,im asking here cause these guys are Chevy chassis guys,(as is my truck),why would i ask COE guys,The majority of who will use the stock chassis relative to there vehicle or swopped for something totally unrelated ??

Hi Bryan, Sorry thought it may of been of interest as most of the coe trucks are custom,

[Tony@AirRideTech]

well I could be a little off here but if that chassis was a originally a hydroboost chassis I doubt it is a 72 but more than likely an 81+ ? I have worked with alot of guys building COE's on the older 1 ton GM chassis. That is definitely the way to do it. Most guys will use our bolt on AirBar systems like the on that N2 listed above. That system is designed to carry and maintain OE load carrying capacities in both front and rear.

[Bryan whitfield]

Thanks for that Tony,i am still hunting for the picture of the truck with its OE cab on,so you guys can ID it

[Bryan whitfield]

Found it !This pic was taken about 82 (dont be confused by by the rear end, 3 months earlier it was a twin wheel stepside)and its definatly a hydraboost chassis

[Bryan whitfield]

So can anyone tell me what year this thuck is ?

[royo]

Originally Posted by Bryan whitfield

So can anyone tell me what year this thuck is ?

I think it is lol 73-79 lol

[71swb4x4]

I am no 73-87 expert but the grille looks like a 73 or 74 to me.

[N2TRUX]

The grill is 73-74 specific, so based on that it's a 73 or 74. I can't see enough detail beyond the grill to determine which.

[Bryan whitfield]

Yup,looks very much like a 73,thank you very much for your help guys.....Bryan