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03-22-2010, 05:33 PM
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1964 C-30 dump
I was just wondering if anyone has ever converted one of these to a one ton fleet side 4x4 with single wheels? how much work might be involved? I'm new here but have seen lots of nice trucks!
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03-22-2010, 08:40 PM
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Re: 1964 C-30 dump
is it already a 4x4?
if so and it has the 8 lug rear wheels, you should ba able to convert to a single wheel. if not the only real big issue I see is if it has the 127 inch frame or not, you could also get a 133 inch frame on the c30's and if it has that you will have a gap between the box and cab.
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03-24-2010, 08:07 PM
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Re: 1964 C-30 dump
Thanks for the input its a two wheel drive and i have'nt measured the wheel base.
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03-24-2010, 08:54 PM
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Re: 1964 C-30 dump
You would have to find a 3/4 or 1 ton front axle with the matching gear ratio as your rear...your frame may already be drilled for the leaf spring front axle. Then a transfer case. A doner truck would be ideal....no small job but doable.
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03-24-2010, 09:50 PM
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Re: 1964 C-30 dump
Thanks again for all information. My plan is to make it 4x4 fleet side long bed then i will have the truck i always wanted.
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03-28-2010, 04:04 PM
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Re: 1964 C-30 dump
The wheelbase is most likely 133 inches so you'd have to shorten it 6 inches to use a standard fleetside box. An alternative would be to lengthen the box like the Longhorns were.
Bob
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03-28-2010, 05:54 PM
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Re: 1964 C-30 dump
Thanks again, still haven't measured the wheel base been raining every day and i'm kinda tired of playing in the mud .
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03-28-2010, 07:06 PM
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Re: 1964 C-30 dump
Just one guys opinion, but there are plenty of the "the truck I always wanted" out there. Go out and find one. The C-30s are pretty rugged work trucks and are not going to get to be really street wise without a lot of money and work. Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you're wasting your time and effort on a truck that can't be what you want it to be. Spend some effort on finding the right one.
Here's a link to search Craigslist and eBay nationwide. http://www.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cg...mit=++++go++++ Here's a badass GMC on eBay that would be a great start. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2455&viewitem= Maybe make a deal on this one- a little rough but..... http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/1660162572.html Your C30 is one hell of a work truck. Don't destroy it trying to make it something it will never be. Appreciate it for what it is and get "the one" from somewhere else. Last edited by K-TEN; 03-28-2010 at 07:08 PM. |
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