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sailed2japan · 08-04-2008, 10:56 PM

Figured it's about time I publish my truck here. I bought this truck a few months ago and started to tear it down. I've always had a soft spot for panel trucks and always wanted a truck with a cummins. So now two desires are coming out in one build. Here's pics in it's current state.

sailed2japan · 08-04-2008, 11:00 PM

here's the roof, it needs a little touch-up. The last pic is what the previoushack, I mean owner, thought was roof repair! There's enough bondo on this truck to skim coat a sky scraper.

sailed2japan · 08-04-2008, 11:05 PM

The sides are almost as bad

62 short step · 08-04-2008, 11:07 PM

Thats going to be mean panel with a cummins in the frame rails!

sailed2japan · 08-04-2008, 11:10 PM

Wow, quickest response, ever. I think it will turn heads when I show it next summer

sailed2japan · 08-04-2008, 11:19 PM

Here's my 3.9L 4bt and a turbo off of a 1996 5.9L 6bt to wake the little fella up some. It'll run around 20psi boost in stock form, but i think i'll change the waste gate to bump it up to 30psi

**Corts60** · 08-04-2008, 11:23 PM

That's gonna be awesome man! I like it when people do things different. Good luck on the body work...

sailed2japan · 08-04-2008, 11:48 PM

It's mostly for fuel economy. I'm planning on 150-175hp and 400-450ft/lb's. not bad for a 4-banger.

66Gilbert · 08-04-2008, 11:54 PM

Here's a little inspiration to get you going on that project. Not mine, I think this one has the 5.9 I-6. Enjoy!!

sailed2japan · 08-05-2008, 12:04 AM

That's a mighty nice one, but I'm thinking a little lower. as in frame on dirt.

62 short step · 08-04-2008, 11:12 PM

I'm sure it will!

leftcoast66 · 08-04-2008, 11:36 PM

That thing will be incredible once its running. Can't wait to see that thing run down the quarter mile.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 08-04-2008, 11:53 PM

I wanted to put a cummins in my truck but they are expensive..

sailed2japan · 08-05-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

I wanted to put a cummins in my truck but they are expensive..

If you look around you should be able to find a motor/tranny set-up for $1500-$2000. You just have to keep your eyes open and buy one from somebody who wrecked their truck. That's for a 12v I don't know how much it would cost for a 24v. Plus, if you go with a 24 valve, then you need to run the computer.

**Captainfab** · 08-06-2008, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailed2japan

If you look around you should be able to find a motor/tranny set-up for $1500-$2000. You just have to keep your eyes open and buy one from somebody who wrecked their truck. That's for a 12v I don't know how much it would cost for a 24v. Plus, if you go with a 24 valve, then you need to run the computer.

I know a guy here that picked up a complete rolled Dodge with a Cummins for $2000. Plus he found someone to buy what he isn't going to use for $1500. I don't remember the year or mileage on it, but good deals are out there.

**ChiefRocka** · 08-06-2008, 09:06 AM

This thing is gonna be SWEET !!!

I love the sound of un-corked Diesels.....I just yanked the muffler off of my '06 F-350 work truck....sounds ok, but nothing like a straight pipe'd Cummins !!! This POS has a Cat....or a soot filter....(??)

Cool man..get on it !!!

sailed2japan · 08-06-2008, 10:10 PM

I'm planning on a 4" down pipe w/ a split to Dual 3's and side exit right infront of the rear wheels. I'll be blowin' black out both sides!

kdrodworks316 · 08-05-2008, 02:27 AM

welcome to the black smoke mafia! cant wait to see this one

Throwback · 08-05-2008, 10:59 PM

NO! I was gonna put a 4bt in my 63. I got some big plans for it...( I mean BIG) Guess I will be watchign this to see how you did it

Oregoon · 03-03-2009, 09:57 PM

Will the pan clear the cross-member okay? I knew a guy who did a swap on his Landcruiser and he eneded up doing a four-inch lift to clear the 4bt. With a two-whhel drive, I wonder if it'd matter.

Keep at it, and tell us how it comes along. I have a '66 Burb I've given serious consideration to converting with an Isuzu diesel.

Oh yeah, and post a lot of pictures!!!

six5 · 03-03-2009, 10:49 PM

Gotta love the cummins....... This is my 94 work/play truck....

230,000 miles. 540HP and 895TQ. And still gets 21 MPG on the freeway..... and 15 towing.....

Sailed keep us updated.....!!!

Oregoon · 03-05-2009, 12:45 PM

That's a clean Dodge. I much prefer that body style to the current offerings.

When you think diesel pickup, that's the truck that comes to mind.

Iconic!

sailed2japan · 03-06-2009, 11:52 PM

The motor will clear the cross member and stay inder the hood on a 2wd, but the same is not true for a 4x4, at least not on a 73-87, then you'll need a body lift or a custom cross member w/ a suspension lift.

I already have a 1983 c20, 6bt, slightly modded turbo, getrag, 2wd, 4.10's 14 bolt full floater (already killed 2 semi-floaters, those spider pins are WEAK!)

08-04-2008, 10:56 PM	#1
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	1964 C-10 Panel with Cummins power Figured it's about time I publish my truck here. I bought this truck a few months ago and started to tear it down. I've always had a soft spot for panel trucks and always wanted a truck with a cummins. So now two desires are coming out in one build. Here's pics in it's current state. Attached Images __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR Last edited by sailed2japan; 08-06-2008 at 10:11 PM.

08-04-2008, 11:00 PM	#2
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power here's the roof, it needs a little touch-up. The last pic is what the previoushack, I mean owner, thought was roof repair! There's enough bondo on this truck to skim coat a sky scraper. Attached Images __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR Last edited by sailed2japan; 08-04-2008 at 11:08 PM.

08-04-2008, 11:05 PM	#3
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power The sides are almost as bad Attached Images __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

08-04-2008, 11:07 PM	#4
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power Thats going to be mean panel with a cummins in the frame rails! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-04-2008, 11:10 PM	#5
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power Wow, quickest response, ever. I think it will turn heads when I show it next summer __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

08-04-2008, 11:19 PM	#6
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power Here's my 3.9L 4bt and a turbo off of a 1996 5.9L 6bt to wake the little fella up some. It'll run around 20psi boost in stock form, but i think i'll change the waste gate to bump it up to 30psi Attached Images __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

08-04-2008, 11:23 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power That's gonna be awesome man! I like it when people do things different. Good luck on the body work... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-04-2008, 11:48 PM	#8
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power It's mostly for fuel economy. I'm planning on 150-175hp and 400-450ft/lb's. not bad for a 4-banger. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

08-04-2008, 11:54 PM	#9
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power Here's a little inspiration to get you going on that project. Not mine, I think this one has the 5.9 I-6. Enjoy!! Attached Images

08-05-2008, 12:04 AM	#10
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power That's a mighty nice one, but I'm thinking a little lower. as in frame on dirt. __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR Last edited by sailed2japan; 08-05-2008 at 12:04 AM.

08-04-2008, 11:12 PM	#11
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power I'm sure it will! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-04-2008, 11:36 PM	#12
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power That thing will be incredible once its running. Can't wait to see that thing run down the quarter mile.

08-04-2008, 11:53 PM	#13
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power I wanted to put a cummins in my truck but they are expensive.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

08-06-2008, 09:06 AM	#16
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power This thing is gonna be SWEET !!! I love the sound of un-corked Diesels.....I just yanked the muffler off of my '06 F-350 work truck....sounds ok, but nothing like a straight pipe'd Cummins !!! This POS has a Cat....or a soot filter....(??) Cool man..get on it !!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

08-06-2008, 10:10 PM	#17
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power I'm planning on a 4" down pipe w/ a split to Dual 3's and side exit right infront of the rear wheels. I'll be blowin' black out both sides! __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR



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08-05-2008, 02:27 AM	#18
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power welcome to the black smoke mafia! cant wait to see this one __________________ If the life I live dont kill me, then I guess I'll never die! New updated stuff at www.kdrodworks.com My site still needs help, web guys and gals pm me. the best guys in the whole world: sweet70beast, jonzcustomshop, runninlow, captainfab, and the one I havent met yet, joe231

08-05-2008, 10:59 PM	#19
Throwback Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Watson LA Posts: 105	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power NO! I was gonna put a 4bt in my 63. I got some big plans for it...( I mean BIG) Guess I will be watchign this to see how you did it

03-03-2009, 09:57 PM	#20
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power Will the pan clear the cross-member okay? I knew a guy who did a swap on his Landcruiser and he eneded up doing a four-inch lift to clear the 4bt. With a two-whhel drive, I wonder if it'd matter. Keep at it, and tell us how it comes along. I have a '66 Burb I've given serious consideration to converting with an Isuzu diesel. Oh yeah, and post a lot of pictures!!!

03-03-2009, 10:49 PM	#21
six5 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 128	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power Gotta love the cummins....... This is my 94 work/play truck.... 230,000 miles. 540HP and 895TQ. And still gets 21 MPG on the freeway..... and 15 towing..... Sailed keep us updated.....!!! Last edited by six5; 03-03-2009 at 11:40 PM.

03-05-2009, 12:45 PM	#22
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power That's a clean Dodge. I much prefer that body style to the current offerings. When you think diesel pickup, that's the truck that comes to mind. Iconic!

03-06-2009, 11:52 PM	#23
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 1964 C-10 with Cummins power The motor will clear the cross member and stay inder the hood on a 2wd, but the same is not true for a 4x4, at least not on a 73-87, then you'll need a body lift or a custom cross member w/ a suspension lift. I already have a 1983 c20, 6bt, slightly modded turbo, getrag, 2wd, 4.10's 14 bolt full floater (already killed 2 semi-floaters, those spider pins are WEAK!) __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

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