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manimal · 08-10-2012, 11:58 AM

Hey all, as some of you may remember I bought a 1987 GMC 3500 C&C for $500 a few weeks ago. It has a 6.2 diesel,TH400 trans,and a 14blt w/4.56 gears.
First off I guess back in January the lady had an offer on the truck for $2500. When the guy came to look at the truck,they started it and put it into reverse and the truck died...lost ALL power...would not start or nothing(NO power). SO the guy walked away....fast forward 7 months and here "I" come. I talked to the lady about the truck. It had past due registration(expired in Feb) and would not start. SO I offered her $500 and she accepted the offer. I went back last week to pick it up(trailer),made an 8g wire from the battery + to the junction block and the truck fired right off! She was NOT happy to say the least,but the deal was done...her son told her that it needed about 500 in parts to get it running again + the past due registration........about a $1 in wire was all it was...fusible link at starter.
Now onto the registration. They "tried" to junk the title to eliminate the past due fees...still have to pay the fees in order to junk it.....So I have a CLEAN title. The weight fee for it is $240(JUST the weight fee!) because it weighs in at 6290lbs!...My goal is to get it under 5001lbs. Then the fee would only be $80. If that happens, which I am sure it will, the total past due will only be $332 to bring it current 'til Feb 2013....instead of the $600+ with the previous weight fee.
I am planning on building a "hot rod" style flatbed(if there is such a thing!lol).....so here are some pics. I will update this as I move forward.

manimal · 08-10-2012, 11:59 AM

removing the flatbed...going to scrap.

manimal · 08-10-2012, 12:04 PM

and some IDEAS I have for the new bed...the on e the is just a tube frame is NOT finished. It gave me the idea so when I lower this thing I will have room between the floor and tires.

bilfman · 08-10-2012, 12:47 PM

Great score can wait to see the pics.

88Jimmy4x4 · 08-10-2012, 01:11 PM

I cant wait to see what you build for the bed. I have been wanting to build a nice flatbed for a long time.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-10-2012, 05:27 PM

That's awesome I remember when you scored it. Going to be a pretty sweet project I think. Good luck with it cant wait to see some pics when its done

JNJchev77 · 08-10-2012, 05:41 PM

Watching to see what you come up with, very cool!

str8axle55 · 08-10-2012, 07:02 PM

Looking forward to progress pics. I have a love hate relationship with my flatbed. I think it`s ugly, and would rather have a truck bed, but it is so useful.

WarBeard · 08-10-2012, 07:53 PM

Took me a while to find this thread. His Flat bed is awesome. Too bad he got the boot from here. A lot of knowledge gone.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=407569

manimal · 08-10-2012, 08:35 PM

I remember that! I just could not remember WHERE I saw that. I love that truck! Very similar to what I am planning. Thanks for posting that motomech!
....and thanks to everyone else that posted here too!

manimal · 08-11-2012, 04:04 PM

Well, today I finished removing the rest of the flat bed. The I loaded it all up and took to scrap...1500lbs!

And that did not include the 2 full 4x8 sheets of 3/4" plywood!that came off too....OR the wood stake sides! All of that could possibly add up to another 3-350lbs!

legendman · 08-11-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manimal

Well, today I finished removing the rest of the flat bed. The I loaded it all up and took to scrap...1500lbs!

And that did not include the 2 full 4x8 sheets of 3/4" plywood!that came off too....OR the wood stake sides! All of that could possibly add up to another 3-350lbs!

Sweet you should be able to stay under the 5000 lbs pretty easy then.
Maybe a removable head board, then you could take it off come weigh time.

manimal · 08-15-2012, 02:44 PM

Still coming up with ideas for the custom bed....stay tuned!

manimal · 08-18-2012, 11:31 AM

What about a "wrecker" style bed? I have always thought those were cool....OPINIONS?

JPalmer81 · 08-18-2012, 11:41 AM

Good score and you have some good ideas, gonna be a sweet ride!

legendman · 08-18-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manimal

What about a "wrecker" style bed? I have always thought those were cool....OPINIONS?

Without the boom?
The storage on the side would be handy.

Wrecker thread for some ideas
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=wrecker

manimal · 08-18-2012, 06:22 PM

Thanks for that link legendman...and YES w/o the boom. I have always liked the look of the wrecker style bodies...like the Holmes.

manimal · 09-15-2012, 07:12 PM

*UPDATE!*
Anything look different?????

**lolife99** · 09-15-2012, 07:34 PM

License plate?

motornut · 09-15-2012, 07:50 PM

in those two pics....plate dog lol wheelbase?

SS Tim · 09-15-2012, 09:32 PM

You lowered the rear end! Pass. sunvisor position isn't what you are looking for correct?

manimal · 09-15-2012, 10:05 PM

"dog"

!

You got it Tim...I put a 4" BellTech drop kit on today. Tomorrow I will be starting on the BellTech 3" drop spindles.

I am pretty jazzed about it right now. I have NEVER had a lowered truck before.

legendman · 09-15-2012, 10:35 PM

It's gonna look sweet

**lolife99** · 09-16-2012, 02:56 AM

Throw a regular dually bed on that thing!

frog210 · 09-16-2012, 03:08 AM

What did the lady tell you when you turned it on?
Did she try and give you the money back?

08-10-2012, 11:58 AM	#1
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	My project.....IT'S LOWERED! Hey all, as some of you may remember I bought a 1987 GMC 3500 C&C for $500 a few weeks ago. It has a 6.2 diesel,TH400 trans,and a 14blt w/4.56 gears. First off I guess back in January the lady had an offer on the truck for $2500. When the guy came to look at the truck,they started it and put it into reverse and the truck died...lost ALL power...would not start or nothing(NO power). SO the guy walked away....fast forward 7 months and here "I" come. I talked to the lady about the truck. It had past due registration(expired in Feb) and would not start. SO I offered her $500 and she accepted the offer. I went back last week to pick it up(trailer),made an 8g wire from the battery + to the junction block and the truck fired right off! She was NOT happy to say the least,but the deal was done...her son told her that it needed about 500 in parts to get it running again + the past due registration........about a $1 in wire was all it was...fusible link at starter. Now onto the registration. They "tried" to junk the title to eliminate the past due fees...still have to pay the fees in order to junk it.....So I have a CLEAN title. The weight fee for it is $240(JUST the weight fee!) because it weighs in at 6290lbs!...My goal is to get it under 5001lbs. Then the fee would only be $80. If that happens, which I am sure it will, the total past due will only be $332 to bring it current 'til Feb 2013....instead of the $600+ with the previous weight fee. I am planning on building a "hot rod" style flatbed(if there is such a thing!lol).....so here are some pics. I will update this as I move forward. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT Last edited by manimal; 09-17-2012 at 05:40 PM.

08-10-2012, 11:59 AM	#2
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: My project..... removing the flatbed...going to scrap. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-10-2012, 12:04 PM	#3
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: My project..... and some IDEAS I have for the new bed...the on e the is just a tube frame is NOT finished. It gave me the idea so when I lower this thing I will have room between the floor and tires. Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-10-2012, 12:47 PM	#4
bilfman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Regina, SK, Canada Posts: 622	Re: My project..... Great score can wait to see the pics. __________________ 1979 Chevy Dually Crew 4X4 454, D60 Tru-trac, D70 Detroit Locker, 3.73, 4L80E/NP205 1971 GMC 3/4 Ton 4X4

08-10-2012, 01:11 PM	#5
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: My project..... I cant wait to see what you build for the bed. I have been wanting to build a nice flatbed for a long time. __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

08-10-2012, 05:27 PM	#6
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: My project..... That's awesome I remember when you scored it. Going to be a pretty sweet project I think. Good luck with it cant wait to see some pics when its done __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

08-10-2012, 05:41 PM	#7
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: My project..... Watching to see what you come up with, very cool! __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

08-10-2012, 07:02 PM	#8
str8axle55 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weymouth Ma Posts: 489	Re: My project..... Looking forward to progress pics. I have a love hate relationship with my flatbed. I think it`s ugly, and would rather have a truck bed, but it is so useful. __________________ 03 GMC Yukon XL 2500 Quadrasteer, wife`s DD 84 Chevy K30 CC SRW 55 Chevy 210 2dr post

08-10-2012, 07:53 PM	#9
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: My project..... Took me a while to find this thread. His Flat bed is awesome. Too bad he got the boot from here. A lot of knowledge gone. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=407569 __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

08-10-2012, 08:35 PM	#10
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: My project..... I remember that! I just could not remember WHERE I saw that. I love that truck! Very similar to what I am planning. Thanks for posting that motomech! ....and thanks to everyone else that posted here too! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-11-2012, 04:04 PM	#11
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: My project..... Well, today I finished removing the rest of the flat bed. The I loaded it all up and took to scrap...1500lbs! And that did not include the 2 full 4x8 sheets of 3/4" plywood!that came off too....OR the wood stake sides! All of that could possibly add up to another 3-350lbs! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-15-2012, 02:44 PM	#13
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: My project..... Still coming up with ideas for the custom bed....stay tuned! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-18-2012, 11:31 AM	#14
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: My project..... What about a "wrecker" style bed? I have always thought those were cool....OPINIONS? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

08-18-2012, 11:41 AM	#15
JPalmer81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 351	Re: My project..... Good score and you have some good ideas, gonna be a sweet ride! __________________ 1988 Chevy Crew Cab 1ton 4x4 SRW LWB 1977 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516872 "The price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance"

08-18-2012, 06:22 PM	#17
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: My project..... Thanks for that link legendman...and YES w/o the boom. I have always liked the look of the wrecker style bodies...like the Holmes. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT



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09-15-2012, 07:12 PM	#18
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: My project..... UPDATE! Anything look different????? Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

09-15-2012, 07:34 PM	#19
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09-15-2012, 07:50 PM	#20
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09-15-2012, 09:32 PM	#21
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09-15-2012, 10:05 PM	#22
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: My project..... "dog" ! You got it Tim...I put a 4" BellTech drop kit on today. Tomorrow I will be starting on the BellTech 3" drop spindles. I am pretty jazzed about it right now. I have NEVER had a lowered truck before. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

09-16-2012, 02:56 AM	#24
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: My project..... Throw a regular dually bed on that thing! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-16-2012, 03:08 AM	#25
frog210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 784	Re: My project..... What did the lady tell you when you turned it on? Did she try and give you the money back? __________________ San Antonio, TEXAS -Frog -I'm a valet and well I've driven BMWs, Mercedes, Porsche,Bentlys, fiats, Hondas, etc and well even do I like a few features, I love my shortbed, it dosent bore me out, just press on the gas and you'll remember why you love it.

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