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Rokcrln · 08-05-2009, 11:16 PM

I have found a C50 (or bigger) I am thinking about picking up. It runs and drives and is currently a hydro dump. He wants 2k for is as is or 1k for it with out the dump. I have no need for the dump and if I get it I am thinking of building a Top Kick style truck for towing. I was just given a 70 3/4T for free and it is complete with a good cab. I would take the cab and bed off the freebee and build a crew cab fleet with step side fenders grafted on to cover the rear dually tires. I think the current cab on the C50 is ok shape but needs some rust repair. I have plenty of projects and really should not even think about getting this truck but what fun would that be. I would envision a Diesel of some flavor (dodge most likely) and maybe bag it for a smooth ride but still be able to tow large loads.

Any thoughts or better yet pics of these big beasts?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*project 67 sub* · 08-05-2009, 11:18 PM

that would be sweet

attack eagle · 08-05-2009, 11:21 PM

well if anyone can pull it off, you can!

69GMCLonghorn · 08-06-2009, 10:26 AM

All the more power to ya, brothah! That's a project WAY over my head! Make sure you do a build thread on it if you go for it!

OldCreek · 08-06-2009, 12:25 PM

I would love to see you build a C-50 Crewcab!!!

(And, you can put Cummins in it like you've always thought about!)

**special-K** · 08-06-2009, 03:01 PM

You don`t need to see this,right?...

*project 67 sub* · 08-06-2009, 04:39 PM

^^oh man would it look and be super sweet to build one like that

. i say go for it.

Rokcrln · 08-06-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

You don`t need to see this,right?...

Man my wife hates you so much right now

But I luv it, just need to photo shop on a LWB fleet bed with step side fenders over the rears..

Thanks,

Kevin
LFD Inc.

dieselarmy13 · 08-06-2009, 09:05 PM

That's friggin beautiful

Rokcrln · 08-06-2009, 09:12 PM

Now I was only thinking of bagging it for comfort now lowering! So much for that idea

That really is bad @SS and my wifes comment when I mentioned how cool would it be to have that with my LFD logo's on the side as we roll into the show pulling a 4 door Tahoe/Vett hybrid! She just answered "yea I could see that". Now guys that is about as good of a "Go for it" as we ever get right?

If I was not dropping over 10K this weekend on 2 new shop tools I would be all over it. So we will see how funds are in a month or so

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Mayo · 08-06-2009, 09:21 PM

That truck will be sweet, and it will be top notch with you building it.

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-06-2009, 10:18 PM

better call your insurance company before you start spending money as anything over 1 ton get into the commercial insurance market. can you say $$$$$$$$

Livrat · 08-07-2009, 10:49 AM

Oohhhh!!! I didn't need to see that!!!!! I like it!!!

I had been pondering building a burb crew cab on a 88-93 Dodge Cummins 1 ton dually 4X4 chassis with a LWB and half of stepside fenders to clear the duals .... Now I have to rethink it all!! I know of several C40/50's for sale locally...

ed2552 · 08-07-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

better call your insurance company before you start spending money as anything over 1 ton get into the commercial insurance market. can you say $$$$$$$$

As long as it's for personal use, and he's not hauling for other people, he should be ok. But, you better talk to your insurance agent just in case.

LOW DOUGH · 08-07-2009, 11:17 AM

do it

72BlckButy · 08-07-2009, 01:45 PM

That would be one nice project Kevin, go for it!

Rokcrln · 08-07-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

better call your insurance company before you start spending money as anything over 1 ton get into the commercial insurance market. can you say $$$$$$$$

Now if you build it using a 3/4T cab and tags then it is just a big Arss truck right? What is the difference then if I started with my 3/4T chassis and just added the big rear end, strait axle up front and the C50 front sheet metal. Is it a 3/4T or C50? See in order to build a crew cab I have to use 2 cabs so who is to say what one ends up on the final registration.

No but seriously I spoke with my agent and they said if it is not a flat or dump bed and registered as a recreational vehicle and not a commercial vehicle it should be fine but they will check into it some more and let me know.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 12-06-2009, 03:13 AM

So I still can not get this idea out of my head. Not right now but in a year or two I will be needing a pull vehicle for pulling a large enclosed car trailer. So I am still thinking of building my own. I did talk to my ins. company and they said it will go off the GVW of the chassis so another thought was to get the truck that I know about for 1K complete and drivable then build my own crew cab and mount it all on a 1 ton dodge dually chassis with a turbo cummins. Does anyone have any more pics of built C50's or can someone finish the photo chop above with a dually bed 67-72 style so I can see what it would look like. Or can you just talk me out of it

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*project 67 sub* · 12-06-2009, 03:21 AM

I still say go for it

*2tons of fun* · 12-06-2009, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCOWANWHEELS

better call your insurance company before you start spending money as anything over 1 ton get into the commercial insurance market. can you say $$$$$$$$

not neccassarely.

*2tons of fun* · 12-06-2009, 04:28 AM

get your self the most modern chassis that you can then but a burb body on it.

there are tons of trucks out there on craigs right now. there has been 2 64-66 c50's for months now. i almost bought a beautiful 72 c50 for 1500 from down south aways.

ill just type in "truck" or $500 and see what comes up. some times it suck when you get to spicific like c50 or chevrolet or c6500. keep it simple.

some other stuff to consider and ideas....

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...&highlight=lfc

CCCC · 12-06-2009, 04:49 AM

Two from here . . . .

toomanytoyz · 12-06-2009, 05:02 AM

Really like this One............

Kevin, Did u buy it yet????

**special-K** · 12-06-2009, 07:56 AM

Kevin,I`m glad your wife "can see that".

I like that one,too.my only comment is I think it would look nicer if he left the grille alone.In this case it should look like what it is and not where a mask.It`s not like you see these everywhere to want change the look to set it apart.

72freak · 12-06-2009, 08:03 AM

Here is mine.....She gets used now and again.....

08-05-2009, 11:16 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Lets see your C50+ pic's! I have found a C50 (or bigger) I am thinking about picking up. It runs and drives and is currently a hydro dump. He wants 2k for is as is or 1k for it with out the dump. I have no need for the dump and if I get it I am thinking of building a Top Kick style truck for towing. I was just given a 70 3/4T for free and it is complete with a good cab. I would take the cab and bed off the freebee and build a crew cab fleet with step side fenders grafted on to cover the rear dually tires. I think the current cab on the C50 is ok shape but needs some rust repair. I have plenty of projects and really should not even think about getting this truck but what fun would that be. I would envision a Diesel of some flavor (dodge most likely) and maybe bag it for a smooth ride but still be able to tow large loads. Any thoughts or better yet pics of these big beasts? Kevin LFD Inc.

08-05-2009, 11:18 PM	#2
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! that would be sweet

08-05-2009, 11:21 PM	#3
attack eagle Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 76	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! well if anyone can pull it off, you can!

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69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! All the more power to ya, brothah! That's a project WAY over my head! Make sure you do a build thread on it if you go for it!

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OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! I would love to see you build a C-50 Crewcab!!! (And, you can put Cummins in it like you've always thought about!) __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

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project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! ^^oh man would it look and be super sweet to build one like that. i say go for it.

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08-06-2009, 09:12 PM	#10
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! Now I was only thinking of bagging it for comfort now lowering! So much for that idea That really is bad @SS and my wifes comment when I mentioned how cool would it be to have that with my LFD logo's on the side as we roll into the show pulling a 4 door Tahoe/Vett hybrid! She just answered "yea I could see that". Now guys that is about as good of a "Go for it" as we ever get right? If I was not dropping over 10K this weekend on 2 new shop tools I would be all over it. So we will see how funds are in a month or so Kevin LFD Inc.

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BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! better call your insurance company before you start spending money as anything over 1 ton get into the commercial insurance market. can you say $$$$$$$$ __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

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Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! Oohhhh!!! I didn't need to see that!!!!! I like it!!! I had been pondering building a burb crew cab on a 88-93 Dodge Cummins 1 ton dually 4X4 chassis with a LWB and half of stepside fenders to clear the duals .... Now I have to rethink it all!! I know of several C40/50's for sale locally...

08-07-2009, 11:17 AM	#15
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! do it

08-07-2009, 01:45 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! That would be one nice project Kevin, go for it! __________________ -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)

12-06-2009, 03:13 AM	#18
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! So I still can not get this idea out of my head. Not right now but in a year or two I will be needing a pull vehicle for pulling a large enclosed car trailer. So I am still thinking of building my own. I did talk to my ins. company and they said it will go off the GVW of the chassis so another thought was to get the truck that I know about for 1K complete and drivable then build my own crew cab and mount it all on a 1 ton dodge dually chassis with a turbo cummins. Does anyone have any more pics of built C50's or can someone finish the photo chop above with a dually bed 67-72 style so I can see what it would look like. Or can you just talk me out of it Kevin LFD Inc.



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12-06-2009, 03:21 AM	#19
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! I still say go for it

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2tons of fun Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: galt ca, Posts: 749	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! get your self the most modern chassis that you can then but a burb body on it. there are tons of trucks out there on craigs right now. there has been 2 64-66 c50's for months now. i almost bought a beautiful 72 c50 for 1500 from down south aways. ill just type in "truck" or $500 and see what comes up. some times it suck when you get to spicific like c50 or chevrolet or c6500. keep it simple. some other stuff to consider and ideas.... http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthrea...&highlight=lfc

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Lets see your C50+ pic's! Kevin,I`m glad your wife "can see that". I like that one,too.my only comment is I think it would look nicer if he left the grille alone.In this case it should look like what it is and not where a mask.It`s not like you see these everywhere to want change the look to set it apart. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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