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69C20CUSTOM · 02-08-2011, 12:16 PM

I would love to know how to make one of these. This one was on ebay.
Maybe some pics of the under side.
What they did to the T-case and stuff I know fwd only and if you guys and gals thing it would last.
Thanks

Pop's C-10 · 02-08-2011, 12:34 PM

There was a guy on ebay selling 88-96 version of a truck like that..that one is sweet

jb1016 · 02-20-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

There was a guy on ebay selling 88-96 version of a truck like that..that one is sweet

I bet it's the same guy -- one of his auctions had a bunch of pictures of different trucks he's done like that.

Those front tires look a little skimpy to be pulling all that weight around.

djinva · 02-08-2011, 12:36 PM

I always wondered about these trucks as well. There used to be one around here. I guess t-case in 4 wheel high and its front wheel drive.

69C20CUSTOM · 02-08-2011, 12:41 PM

Ya i wondered if it puts a ton of stress on the front drive line.
I would use a 3/4 or 1 ton.

Sillyoldman · 02-09-2011, 10:08 AM

Thats cool. It looks like a car trailer welded to a truck? That sure seems like it would be taxing on it if it's running on a front drive line.

*lakeroadster* · 02-09-2011, 10:57 AM

In regards to the trans. you simply pull the rear tranny shaft out and make a press fit cap that replaces the rear oil seal.

While I also think the truck is interesting, the concept just doesn't seem to be cost effective and is wrought with issues:

If it breaks down, how would you tow it?

Is there a service bay set-up with a lift to put it on to service it?

Can you imagine trying to maneuver around in town with that stretched wheelbase?

Just seems like a whole can of worms.

A stock truck and fifth wheel trailer set-up would be cheaper and much more manueverable. And it doesn't have any of the above issues. Additionally you still have a regular truck that is marketable to the masses.

Here is another concern: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=859251

I can't speak for other states, but in Kalifornia, you will have to pull through the scales and will be subject to DOT inspections.
As long as a truck has a regular bed on it, it is considered a pick up, and is not subject to the same regulations as comercial vehicles. Any truck with a modified bed (not a pick up bed), must run through the scales and maintain a DOT BIT inspection program.
This has been a major issue at my work, where we have a fleet of service trucks based on one ton chassis. They have to scale up and perform BIT inspections. There was a big issue when one of them was pulled over for running past a scale house. CHP gave a class for the whole company after this. One thing that came up was 'modified' trucks. Anything with a modified bed, whether driven for personal use or for monetary compensation, must scale up and is subject to DOT inspections.

1000000to1 · 02-20-2011, 04:17 AM

The only way I would do that is if I had a pickup that the rear half was written off, otherwise a seperate trailer is more practical. However if I did it I would raise the bed and put tandem drive axles in the rear.

67chevy1series · 02-20-2011, 04:45 AM

they should have found some rims like the front of the truck has and put them on the back end x4

heeroyue2002 · 02-20-2011, 04:53 AM

hmm wonder how that handles.

67chevy1series · 02-20-2011, 05:15 AM

ya that doesnt seem good for tunrs.....

dishow · 02-20-2011, 05:44 PM

same wheelbase as tractor trailer? they seem to be able to manuver around when bob tailin'.guess you'd take it to the same shop for repair?
dont know just asking.

02-08-2011, 12:16 PM	#1
69C20CUSTOM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 176	Please Take a Look I would love to know how to make one of these. This one was on ebay. Maybe some pics of the under side. What they did to the T-case and stuff I know fwd only and if you guys and gals thing it would last. Thanks __________________ 2003 Nissan Frontier Crewcab 4x4-Daily 1982 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4, Mud Toy Lookin for a C10

02-08-2011, 12:34 PM	#2
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Please Take a Look There was a guy on ebay selling 88-96 version of a truck like that..that one is sweet

02-08-2011, 12:36 PM	#4
djinva Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dublin VA Posts: 168	Re: Please Take a Look I always wondered about these trucks as well. There used to be one around here. I guess t-case in 4 wheel high and its front wheel drive. __________________ 73 C-10 Cheyenne Super 454 60 Impala LS powered 16 Camaro 2SS 6speed 12 Ultra Classic 71 Vega Wagon V8 4 speed

02-08-2011, 12:41 PM	#5
69C20CUSTOM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 176	Re: Please Take a Look Ya i wondered if it puts a ton of stress on the front drive line. I would use a 3/4 or 1 ton. __________________ 2003 Nissan Frontier Crewcab 4x4-Daily 1982 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4, Mud Toy Lookin for a C10

02-09-2011, 10:08 AM	#6
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Please Take a Look Thats cool. It looks like a car trailer welded to a truck? That sure seems like it would be taxing on it if it's running on a front drive line. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

02-09-2011, 10:57 AM	#7
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Please Take a Look In regards to the trans. you simply pull the rear tranny shaft out and make a press fit cap that replaces the rear oil seal. While I also think the truck is interesting, the concept just doesn't seem to be cost effective and is wrought with issues: If it breaks down, how would you tow it? Is there a service bay set-up with a lift to put it on to service it? Can you imagine trying to maneuver around in town with that stretched wheelbase? Just seems like a whole can of worms. A stock truck and fifth wheel trailer set-up would be cheaper and much more manueverable. And it doesn't have any of the above issues. Additionally you still have a regular truck that is marketable to the masses. Here is another concern: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=859251 I can't speak for other states, but in Kalifornia, you will have to pull through the scales and will be subject to DOT inspections. As long as a truck has a regular bed on it, it is considered a pick up, and is not subject to the same regulations as comercial vehicles. Any truck with a modified bed (not a pick up bed), must run through the scales and maintain a DOT BIT inspection program. This has been a major issue at my work, where we have a fleet of service trucks based on one ton chassis. They have to scale up and perform BIT inspections. There was a big issue when one of them was pulled over for running past a scale house. CHP gave a class for the whole company after this. One thing that came up was 'modified' trucks. Anything with a modified bed, whether driven for personal use or for monetary compensation, must scale up and is subject to DOT inspections. Last edited by lakeroadster; 02-09-2011 at 11:20 AM.

02-20-2011, 04:17 AM	#8
1000000to1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bienfait, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 308	Re: Please Take a Look The only way I would do that is if I had a pickup that the rear half was written off, otherwise a seperate trailer is more practical. However if I did it I would raise the bed and put tandem drive axles in the rear. __________________ 2013 avalanche 5.3l 1971 Gmc 350 1958 Gmc fleetside

02-20-2011, 04:45 AM	#9
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Please Take a Look they should have found some rims like the front of the truck has and put them on the back end x4

02-20-2011, 04:53 AM	#10
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: Please Take a Look hmm wonder how that handles. __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

02-20-2011, 05:15 AM	#11
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Please Take a Look ya that doesnt seem good for tunrs.....

02-20-2011, 05:44 PM	#12
dishow Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: pa. Posts: 1,185	Re: Please Take a Look same wheelbase as tractor trailer? they seem to be able to manuver around when bob tailin'.guess you'd take it to the same shop for repair? dont know just asking. __________________ 67 chevy c 10 2x4 350/700r4 short/fleet 90 Chevy 1500 4x4 350/5 spd short/fleet 90 Chevy 454 ss 93 chevy camaro z28 auto t-tops 2013 Chevy Silverado LT CCSB 4x4



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