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tincan1966 · 01-29-2012, 10:11 AM

I purchsed this truck 2 1/2 years ago with severely damaged LF suspension and needing alot of TLC. It is an actual Nevada truck with lots of show placards on the dash from the mid-'70's thru '80's. Showing just at 100K actual miles. it is a Camper Chassis and is the original WB- was designed to have the overhead camper built on it, but never was, have original sales slip- was sold as a cab and chassis. Originally with a 402, had a 427 installed by PO at 75K. Has TH400 trans, AC,PS,PB. No tilt or tach. I completely replaced the entire front suspension, adding sway bar and 2"drop springs. Also upgrades to the JB-8 disc brakes. Replaced the rear Eaton HO-72 with a later corporate 14 bolt with 3.73 gears. I know alot of purist will say a butchered the truck but, I made a daily driver/shop truck. The original 14K GVW allows me to haul what I want. The all white pics are as purchased and you can see the mods made to the bed and front bumper which was all fabbed in our shop. Hope you like.

wild4wheels · 03-25-2012, 01:28 PM

Dig it! U fabbed the front bumper or is that a purchased item? Any more pictures?

tincan1966 · 03-25-2012, 07:32 PM

Thanks! I fabbed the front bumper, bed side extensions and installed the toolbox. The rear axle was changed out to a true dually unit, to replace the cab and chassis Eaton HO72, for better highway gears. Sad to report the truck was totalled on March 7th. No one injured, just destoyed the cab and front clip. Saved the chassis and drivetrain. Currently mocking up a cab over cab and upgrading to diesel power. Will post some pics later.

Tinkermc · 03-25-2012, 09:02 PM

sorry to hear u lost a good truck but it can be redone

tincan1966 · 04-13-2012, 04:08 PM

Update 4/13/2012 -- Purchased A 1964 LCF cab and front clip to install on chassis, rather than the COE I bought. Still looking for diesel power train for the upgrade. hate to crossbreed, but most likely going with the 12V Cummins for simplicity. New to the diesel thing, if anyone has input,thoughts,suggestions, I am all ears!

tincan1966 · 04-24-2012, 11:02 PM

Good news, found a 6.5 diesel, trans.computer and everything I need from a 97 C2500. Hope to get rolling on this project soon I need my shop truck back! LOL

01-29-2012, 10:11 AM	#1
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	My '70 C-30 Shop Truck/Daily driver I purchsed this truck 2 1/2 years ago with severely damaged LF suspension and needing alot of TLC. It is an actual Nevada truck with lots of show placards on the dash from the mid-'70's thru '80's. Showing just at 100K actual miles. it is a Camper Chassis and is the original WB- was designed to have the overhead camper built on it, but never was, have original sales slip- was sold as a cab and chassis. Originally with a 402, had a 427 installed by PO at 75K. Has TH400 trans, AC,PS,PB. No tilt or tach. I completely replaced the entire front suspension, adding sway bar and 2"drop springs. Also upgrades to the JB-8 disc brakes. Replaced the rear Eaton HO-72 with a later corporate 14 bolt with 3.73 gears. I know alot of purist will say a butchered the truck but, I made a daily driver/shop truck. The original 14K GVW allows me to haul what I want. The all white pics are as purchased and you can see the mods made to the bed and front bumper which was all fabbed in our shop. Hope you like. Attached Images

03-25-2012, 01:28 PM	#2
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: My '70 C-30 Shop Truck/Daily driver Dig it! U fabbed the front bumper or is that a purchased item? Any more pictures? __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

03-25-2012, 07:32 PM	#3
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: My '70 C-30 Shop Truck/Daily driver Thanks! I fabbed the front bumper, bed side extensions and installed the toolbox. The rear axle was changed out to a true dually unit, to replace the cab and chassis Eaton HO72, for better highway gears. Sad to report the truck was totalled on March 7th. No one injured, just destoyed the cab and front clip. Saved the chassis and drivetrain. Currently mocking up a cab over cab and upgrading to diesel power. Will post some pics later.

03-25-2012, 09:02 PM	#4
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: My '70 C-30 Shop Truck/Daily driver sorry to hear u lost a good truck but it can be redone

04-13-2012, 04:08 PM	#5
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: My '70 C-30 Shop Truck/Daily driver Update 4/13/2012 -- Purchased A 1964 LCF cab and front clip to install on chassis, rather than the COE I bought. Still looking for diesel power train for the upgrade. hate to crossbreed, but most likely going with the 12V Cummins for simplicity. New to the diesel thing, if anyone has input,thoughts,suggestions, I am all ears!

04-24-2012, 11:02 PM	#6
tincan1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Independence,KS Posts: 1,477	Re: My '70 C-30 Shop Truck/Daily driver Good news, found a 6.5 diesel, trans.computer and everything I need from a 97 C2500. Hope to get rolling on this project soon I need my shop truck back! LOL



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