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Towstrap · 10-17-2008, 01:59 AM

had to build me a new tow rig for my mud bogger the 1/2 ton thing was not doing it anymore so built me a real mans truck
starter with this

but need more room cant get the family alll in it soooo

had to cut it in halfs because the fire walls are different

Towstrap · 10-17-2008, 02:04 AM

well havve a little gap

well now its a crew cab

its a little long

figured out how much we had to cut out

started cutting took out 5ft of frame in the middle and 3ft off the back of it

Towstrap · 10-17-2008, 02:14 AM

then got her welded back together

got the bed back on her and had to finish up a few things like a gas tank

and this is the finish project for now lololo

still have little odds and ends im doing to it more lights, crome stacks and next summer it might becoming a 4 wheel drive

Traction · 10-17-2008, 02:45 AM

Wow, great job. I want one. I might even need one.

Cruzin81 · 10-17-2008, 05:34 AM

Thats awesome, would like to learn how to do that for a 55 chevy truck conversion.

arkracing · 10-17-2008, 06:38 AM

Did you O/A weld/braze across the roof as well??

Looks like it was quite the project. Good Job.

rod86 · 10-17-2008, 05:34 AM

wow, that is freaken awsome, great job

slug · 10-17-2008, 07:55 AM

man that thing is bad a$$. i want one!!! looks like a south east texas limo to me. what engine you plan on useing in that thing?? that would be cool with some rockwell axles under it.

Towstrap · 10-17-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by slug

man that thing is bad a$$. i want one!!! looks like a south east texas limo to me. what engine you plan on useing in that thing?? that would be cool with some rockwell axles under it.

it has the org 366 tall dack motor im not for sure it im going to run rockwells yet or go with a dually 60 and 80 rear thats going to be down the road

LMDGUY · 10-17-2008, 09:06 AM

you sir are a madman! i mean that in a good way.. that is so cool! how did the roof skin line up?

Towstrap · 10-17-2008, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by LMDGUY

you sir are a madman! i mean that in a good way.. that is so cool! how did the roof skin line up?

the roof lined up pretty good for using a 89 crew cab and a 78 stander cab

jrsmith_2010 · 10-17-2008, 09:19 AM

nice, thats badass

smashingchuck · 10-17-2008, 10:26 AM

very cool!

**old Rusty C10** · 10-17-2008, 11:03 AM

very cool now please dont tell us youre going to lower it and bag it

Towstrap · 10-17-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

very cool now please dont tell us youre going to lower it and bag it

no no going higher if any

budgetstperformance · 10-17-2008, 01:58 PM

that truck is awsome. did you use the new 5500 for you inspiration when duilding this? i think yours is better cause its a square body. nice build looks like you could start making these for other board members. standard 4 door or optional 6 door or for the realy big family the 10 door hauler. haha

72BlckButy · 10-17-2008, 01:57 PM

That is awesome!!!!! What a tow rig!!!!!!

jrsmith_2010 · 10-17-2008, 03:00 PM

that 10 door is crazy! id drive it

Ds86C10 · 10-17-2008, 03:45 PM

now that is a truck! nice work!

**Corts60** · 10-17-2008, 03:57 PM

Excellent work man! It's great having something no one else does!!

firedrag79 · 10-17-2008, 10:04 PM

That is a great looking truck. Its awesome when someone can take something and make it that much cooler. Quick question... could you not have just bolted up the crewcab in place of the standard cab instead of putting them together?

Grande Rojo · 10-17-2008, 10:09 PM

nice!

Towstrap · 10-18-2008, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by firedrag79

That is a great looking truck. Its awesome when someone can take something and make it that much cooler. Quick question... could you not have just bolted up the crewcab in place of the standard cab instead of putting them together?

the crew cab had the brackets for the hood on it and the fire wall is different on the standard cab its back about 8 to 10 inchs because the motor sets back not like a regular truck

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-17-2008, 10:08 PM

Awesome beast man!

84 400 · 10-17-2008, 10:22 PM

cool I have seen them on ebay for time to time but never one built on here. really neat truck.

10-17-2008, 01:59 AM	#1
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	NEW Tow Rig build had to build me a new tow rig for my mud bogger the 1/2 ton thing was not doing it anymore so built me a real mans truck starter with this but need more room cant get the family alll in it soooo had to cut it in halfs because the fire walls are different Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-17-2008 at 07:31 AM. Reason: Fixed pics

10-17-2008, 02:04 AM	#2
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: NEW Tow Rig builded well havve a little gap well now its a crew cab its a little long figured out how much we had to cut out started cutting took out 5ft of frame in the middle and 3ft off the back of it

10-17-2008, 02:14 AM	#3
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: NEW Tow Rig builded then got her welded back together got the bed back on her and had to finish up a few things like a gas tank and this is the finish project for now lololo still have little odds and ends im doing to it more lights, crome stacks and next summer it might becoming a 4 wheel drive

10-17-2008, 02:45 AM	#4
Traction Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 41	Re: NEW Tow Rig builded Wow, great job. I want one. I might even need one.

10-17-2008, 05:34 AM	#5
Cruzin81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alvin, texas Posts: 29	Re: NEW Tow Rig builded Thats awesome, would like to learn how to do that for a 55 chevy truck conversion.

10-17-2008, 06:38 AM	#6
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: NEW Tow Rig builded Did you O/A weld/braze across the roof as well?? Looks like it was quite the project. Good Job. __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

10-17-2008, 05:34 AM	#7
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: NEW Tow Rig builded wow, that is freaken awsome, great job __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

10-17-2008, 07:55 AM	#8
slug Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Groves,TX Posts: 483	Re: NEW Tow Rig builded man that thing is bad a$$. i want one!!! looks like a south east texas limo to me. what engine you plan on useing in that thing?? that would be cool with some rockwell axles under it. __________________ there is nothing better than cutting metal with fire.......except cutting metal with electricity!!!

10-17-2008, 09:06 AM	#10
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: NEW Tow Rig build you sir are a madman! i mean that in a good way.. that is so cool! how did the roof skin line up? __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

10-17-2008, 09:19 AM	#12
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: NEW Tow Rig build nice, thats badass __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

10-17-2008, 10:26 AM	#13
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: NEW Tow Rig build very cool! __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-17-2008, 11:03 AM	#14
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: NEW Tow Rig build very cool now please dont tell us youre going to lower it and bag it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-17-2008, 01:58 PM	#16
budgetstperformance Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: lake worth fla. Posts: 125	Re: NEW Tow Rig build that truck is awsome. did you use the new 5500 for you inspiration when duilding this? i think yours is better cause its a square body. nice build looks like you could start making these for other board members. standard 4 door or optional 6 door or for the realy big family the 10 door hauler. haha Attached Images

10-17-2008, 01:57 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: NEW Tow Rig build That is awesome!!!!! What a tow rig!!!!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-17-2008, 03:00 PM	#18
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: NEW Tow Rig build that 10 door is crazy! id drive it __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.



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10-17-2008, 03:45 PM	#19
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: NEW Tow Rig build now that is a truck! nice work! __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra

10-17-2008, 03:57 PM	#20
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: NEW Tow Rig build Excellent work man! It's great having something no one else does!! __________________ 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)

10-17-2008, 10:04 PM	#21
firedrag79 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 62	Re: NEW Tow Rig build That is a great looking truck. Its awesome when someone can take something and make it that much cooler. Quick question... could you not have just bolted up the crewcab in place of the standard cab instead of putting them together? __________________ 1988 Crew Cab SWB project

10-17-2008, 10:09 PM	#22
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: NEW Tow Rig build nice! __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

10-17-2008, 10:08 PM	#24
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: NEW Tow Rig build Awesome beast man!

10-17-2008, 10:22 PM	#25
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: NEW Tow Rig build cool I have seen them on ebay for time to time but never one built on here. really neat truck. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

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