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marvgarr68 · 01-28-2015, 11:33 PM

New thread for my new project. The truck is a 77 crew cab c35 gmc dually camper special 10,000 gvw. It has a 79 brazillian 4-53t detroit diesel 4 valve swapped in. It has a NP 540 main transmission and a 5831 3 spd spicer aux trans. It also has a dana 70hd rear end, hydraboost brakes also. I will post pics of what is done so far. It was propane injected but the tank was braking the bed (120 gal tank) I have since removed the injection. For those of you that have seen my other build this is total different nothing is painted or show quality. This is a factory conversion back in 87 and I'm keeping the same wear it has on it. That said it will not be thrown together just weathered.

jbclassix · 01-29-2015, 01:56 AM

Where! Where! Where! I love 2 stroke Driptroits!

marvgarr68 · 01-29-2015, 02:12 PM

Coming soon.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-29-2015, 04:41 PM

Sounds like a cool project. Someday I want to put an inline 6-71 in something. A long while ago, I put an 8v-92 with a 10 speed in a military truck chassis, and stuck an 86 K30 crew cab drw body on it. That was a big mean truck.

marvgarr68 · 02-02-2015, 10:23 PM

Here are a few teaser pics. My internet has been down for the last 3 days so haven't been able to post pics.

mosesburb · 02-04-2015, 01:38 AM

I like this. A lot.

jbclassix · 02-04-2015, 02:34 AM

Wow this is a really well optioned truck too! Looking forward to more on this! I worked on a 6V73 today. Brought me back to the old days. I'd love to run across an old 4-53. I'd love it more if it was a turbo like this one too!

marvgarr68 · 02-05-2015, 12:21 AM

You are correct lots of options. It has functioning AC and had cruise control but I removed it. It had the Bendix vacuum pump I removed it also I will use an electric one for the hvac controls. It had the biggest muffler on it and a noise reduction air cleaner also. I have replumbed the fuel system the right way. I removed all the fuel tanks except the drivers tank. I modified a bbc fan shroud to shield the fan and am putting in a bbc radiator. It had a small rad rigged in with c channel. I raised the aux trans as far up as it can go it was 3 inches from the ground when I got it. Later I will make a new rear cross member for it but for now I just used square tubing. Right now I am fixing all the cut up wiring and removing what does not need to be there. I think so far I have shed about 1800 lbs off it. The propane injection tank was 80% full and 125 gal that alone is a lot of weight. I will get some more pics tomorrow.

marvgarr68 · 02-05-2015, 12:25 AM

O yea this is about the best Detroit I have seen so far and I have been around them a long time. It doesn't leak, starts right up, and has the highest oil pressure I have ever seen one have.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-05-2015, 05:32 PM

You can't beat that at all!

marvgarr68 · 02-09-2015, 10:08 PM

Here are some more pics just about done. I just have to finish the exhaust and a couple little items.

marvgarr68 · 02-09-2015, 10:10 PM

More pics.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-09-2015, 10:11 PM

It looks nice in there. It looks like you're having some nice sunny weather there too?

jbclassix · 02-09-2015, 10:39 PM

That aux box is down there isn't it!

marvgarr68 · 02-09-2015, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It looks nice in there. It looks like you're having some nice sunny weather there too?

Thanks. Yes it has warmed up makes it nice to get out and do some work.

marvgarr68 · 02-09-2015, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix

That aux box is down there isn't it!

It hangs a little low it was worse it was just 3in from the ground. I have it as high as it will go. I will make a new rear cross member later. It is even with the oil pan so should be ok. Not going to be rock crawling.

mosesburb · 02-10-2015, 12:48 AM

The more I see, the more I like it. You must post a video once it runs.

marvgarr68 · 02-10-2015, 09:02 PM

I am going to post a video once I get some tires.

1972RedNeck · 02-11-2015, 09:50 PM

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marvgarr68 · 03-10-2015, 10:06 PM

Here are some more pics I have been driving it daily runs great.

marvgarr68 · 03-10-2015, 10:08 PM

Some more.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-10-2015, 11:31 PM

Very nice! I bet you get some looks driving it around town.

jbclassix · 03-11-2015, 12:13 AM

Curious to know what kind of mileage you're getting out of 212 cubic inches of 2 stroke diesel. I know the DD's weren't really known for being fuel friendly.

marvgarr68 · 03-11-2015, 09:44 PM

Lots of looks when its up high in the rpm. I was getting about 17 mpg but I found a fuel leak so that's fixed. I drive 30 miles a day I filled up on sun and I still have a full tank. Its a 15 gal tank I am guessing 20's. The rpms are at 1900 at 65.

burnin oil · 03-12-2015, 08:07 AM

I love that aux box. They always are down low. When you moved it up it didn't mess the driveline angle up to much did it? Not a lot of guys even know what they are anymore. I have a 6x4 in my Dodge 5500. People always look at it weird with the 2 levers sticking up. Anymore most people get lost seeing 3 pedals.

01-28-2015, 11:33 PM	#1
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit New thread for my new project. The truck is a 77 crew cab c35 gmc dually camper special 10,000 gvw. It has a 79 brazillian 4-53t detroit diesel 4 valve swapped in. It has a NP 540 main transmission and a 5831 3 spd spicer aux trans. It also has a dana 70hd rear end, hydraboost brakes also. I will post pics of what is done so far. It was propane injected but the tank was braking the bed (120 gal tank) I have since removed the injection. For those of you that have seen my other build this is total different nothing is painted or show quality. This is a factory conversion back in 87 and I'm keeping the same wear it has on it. That said it will not be thrown together just weathered. __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

01-29-2015, 01:56 AM	#2
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Where! Where! Where! I love 2 stroke Driptroits! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-29-2015, 02:12 PM	#3
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Coming soon. __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

01-29-2015, 04:41 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Sounds like a cool project. Someday I want to put an inline 6-71 in something. A long while ago, I put an 8v-92 with a 10 speed in a military truck chassis, and stuck an 86 K30 crew cab drw body on it. That was a big mean 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.*

02-02-2015, 10:23 PM	#5
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Here are a few teaser pics. My internet has been down for the last 3 days so haven't been able to post pics. Attached Images __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

02-04-2015, 01:38 AM	#6
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit I like this. A lot. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

02-04-2015, 02:34 AM	#7
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Wow this is a really well optioned truck too! Looking forward to more on this! I worked on a 6V73 today. Brought me back to the old days. I'd love to run across an old 4-53. I'd love it more if it was a turbo like this one too! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

02-05-2015, 12:21 AM	#8
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit You are correct lots of options. It has functioning AC and had cruise control but I removed it. It had the Bendix vacuum pump I removed it also I will use an electric one for the hvac controls. It had the biggest muffler on it and a noise reduction air cleaner also. I have replumbed the fuel system the right way. I removed all the fuel tanks except the drivers tank. I modified a bbc fan shroud to shield the fan and am putting in a bbc radiator. It had a small rad rigged in with c channel. I raised the aux trans as far up as it can go it was 3 inches from the ground when I got it. Later I will make a new rear cross member for it but for now I just used square tubing. Right now I am fixing all the cut up wiring and removing what does not need to be there. I think so far I have shed about 1800 lbs off it. The propane injection tank was 80% full and 125 gal that alone is a lot of weight. I will get some more pics tomorrow. __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

02-05-2015, 12:25 AM	#9
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit O yea this is about the best Detroit I have seen so far and I have been around them a long time. It doesn't leak, starts right up, and has the highest oil pressure I have ever seen one have. __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

02-05-2015, 05:32 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit You can't beat that at all! __________________ 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.*

02-09-2015, 10:08 PM	#11
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Here are some more pics just about done. I just have to finish the exhaust and a couple little items. Attached Images __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

02-09-2015, 10:10 PM	#12
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit More pics. Attached Images __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

02-09-2015, 10:11 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit It looks nice in there. It looks like you're having some nice sunny weather there too? __________________ 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.*

02-09-2015, 10:39 PM	#14
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit That aux box is down there isn't it! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

02-10-2015, 12:48 AM	#17
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit The more I see, the more I like it. You must post a video once it runs. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.



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02-10-2015, 09:02 PM	#18
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit I am going to post a video once I get some tires. __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

03-10-2015, 10:06 PM	#20
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Here are some more pics I have been driving it daily runs great. Attached Images __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

03-10-2015, 10:08 PM	#21
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Some more. Attached Images __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

03-10-2015, 11:31 PM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Very nice! I bet you get some looks driving it around town. __________________ 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.*

03-11-2015, 12:13 AM	#23
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Curious to know what kind of mileage you're getting out of 212 cubic inches of 2 stroke diesel. I know the DD's weren't really known for being fuel friendly. __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

03-11-2015, 09:44 PM	#24
marvgarr68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: kingman az Posts: 573	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit Lots of looks when its up high in the rpm. I was getting about 17 mpg but I found a fuel leak so that's fixed. I drive 30 miles a day I filled up on sun and I still have a full tank. Its a 15 gal tank I am guessing 20's. The rpms are at 1900 at 65. __________________ 1976 k20, 350 built, 44/14 axles 1968 c10 6.5 turbo diesel,t5 trans 1977 gmc c3500 dually, crew, 4-53t, 5&3 trans http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591188

03-12-2015, 08:07 AM	#25
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,921	Re: 77 gmc c35 dually 4-53t detroit I love that aux box. They always are down low. When you moved it up it didn't mess the driveline angle up to much did it? Not a lot of guys even know what they are anymore. I have a 6x4 in my Dodge 5500. People always look at it weird with the 2 levers sticking up. Anymore most people get lost seeing 3 pedals.

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