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Old 08-17-2015, 09:42 PM   #1
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79 c30 quad cab project

Well I just bought this truck it's a old city truck good shape for a rust belt truck looking fore ideas been thinking bagging but wanna use it as a toy hauler it's a 454 4 speed truck
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Old 08-17-2015, 10:00 PM   #2
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

I like the 4-Speed part.

Too many were Autos.
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Old 08-17-2015, 10:47 PM   #3
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I like the 4-Speed part.

Too many were Autos.
It's a pretty sweet set up my first 2wd one looking for any info or pics of bag setups that will be strong enough to haul a 26ft goose neck if it's possible
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Old 08-17-2015, 10:48 PM   #4
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

Looks like a great start for a hauler..
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Old 08-18-2015, 11:58 AM   #5
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

Interior pictures? Looks like a great truck. I didn't actually know they were made in manual versions by that point.
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Old 08-18-2015, 12:32 PM   #6
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Interior pictures? Looks like a great truck. I didn't actually know they were made in manual versions by that point.
I have a 91 3500 with a SM465
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Old 08-18-2015, 01:13 PM   #7
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

I had a SM465 in a `86 K5 Jimmy and wish I'd kept that truck.
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Old 08-18-2015, 02:10 PM   #8
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Wow, and again I know nothing about trucks apparently.

That's a heck of a transmission for those trucks, too(thought they were reserved for medium duty trucks). Also a little surprised they didn't have an overdrive in the 1991 3500.

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Old 08-18-2015, 04:04 PM   #9
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I was too. Wished it was.
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Old 08-18-2015, 05:53 PM   #10
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It's a pretty sweet set up only one I have seen with a stock 4 speed
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Old 08-18-2015, 05:57 PM   #11
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Interior pictures? Looks like a great truck. I didn't actually know they were made in manual versions by that point.
It's stock interior duel bench both in pretty bad shape will be pulling out to install king ranch bucket seats out of 05 f250
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Old 08-21-2015, 11:39 PM   #12
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

Clark-------Big block with that 4 speed granny gear trans , should pull stumps, but it's probably gearbound . Looks good !
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Clark-------Big block with that 4 speed granny gear trans , should pull stumps, but it's probably gearbound . Looks good !
Yeah I'm not sure I know the tranny final gear is 1:1 no od iv been thinking a nv 4500 5 speed swap but I love the low first on a sm465
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

Before going through all the trouble of a NV 4500 swap, try Taller Tires on the rear. I did that on my pick-up and it worked pretty good. I still wouldn't want to run the interstate all day with it, but I was satisfied with the difference.
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Old 08-22-2015, 09:18 PM   #15
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

Welcome Clark!

If you want to drop it here is a thread on the subject for a C30....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=669016
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Old 08-23-2015, 10:48 PM   #16
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

I'm laughing at myself. I saw the quad cab title and expected to see 8 doors! I call crewcabs double cabs because they are double what a regular cab is, two seats instead of one or four doors instead of two. By the responses, I guess no one else thinks that way
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Old 08-23-2015, 11:08 PM   #17
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

I believe those trucks are also known as 3 X 3's. There is usually a 3 X 3 Emblem on the side of the cab. For many years I never knew what it meant, but finally found a few years ago: 3 in the Front and 3 in the Back.
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Old 08-24-2015, 12:29 AM   #18
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

Manual on the floor would bring riding ***** to a new level in the front.

Is there any market for those old bench seats in excellent condition? The one in my C65 is pristine. I'm thinking it'll end up in the hunting lounge unless someone wants it for their resto.
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Old 08-24-2015, 12:35 AM   #19
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Re: 79 c30 quad cab project

Yes it is a 3+3 cab is what they call it iv just always called them quad cabs. I have a full set of king ranch bucket seats to put in but don't know if I wanna lose the bench seats
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Old 08-30-2015, 11:47 PM   #21
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Finally got the motor in and running
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