What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Xcaliburpcs · 03-22-2010, 06:05 AM

Just got me a chevy 88 crewcab dually, first project, well, what can I say, bought it 2 weeks ago, came with a 350 engine,(got it running) not original, original was a 454 but it was replaced by last owner. Well I have never rebuilt a carburetor there for I got a friend mechanic do it for me for a small fee$$$ its an edelbrock 750cfm carb, it also has an edelbrock intake manifold, don't know much about it other then the body is straight, I cleaned the gas tanks, replaced fuel filters, fixed and replaced leaking hoses from power steering pump, nice tune up to go with it. the rear back fender on the driver side is missing a big piece, dont know what to do with that, hopefully someone here will point me out in the right direction. I live in Pasadena, TX and I would like to learn more about cars and engines, so if you need an extra hand and live near send me an pm. I would like to learn more.

GmtGmt · 03-22-2010, 07:09 AM

welcome to the greates chevy truck forum on the internet

great looking crew cabyou scored

a new dually fender can be bought at classic industrys and other board vendors

http://www.classicindustries.com/con...ultsPerPage=50

Xcaliburpcs · 03-22-2010, 12:09 PM

Thanks for the link, My first project, I call it my tonka truck,

, the guy who owned it was going to scrap it as he did not wanted no more, bougth the truck for a total of $800. inside is pretty good just a few tears on drivers side.

*BGRAFX* · 03-22-2010, 02:20 PM

Wow nice steal!

Conundrum · 03-22-2010, 04:59 PM

You can also get the dually fenders here http://www.up22.com/chevytruck.htm

Nice starting point, and great price. Wish I could find one that complete for that price.

southside_jon · 03-22-2010, 11:35 PM

Mine's not a Dually, but I only payed $500 for my '87 Crew Cab in Topeka, KS. Granted I bought it off my ol'man....but he picked it up for $650. He sold it to me when the trans went out. (currently being rebuilt for $450) Hey, Conundrum, I'm from S.E. Kansas myself. Pittsburg for 12 years. BBut I like out here in Cali now. I do miss living in much cheaper Kansas.

southside_jon · 03-22-2010, 11:36 PM

Sorry. I ment " I LIVE out here in Cali now."

Xcaliburpcs · 03-22-2010, 11:51 PM

I actually like the c20 better or the non dually, as they have a look that catches my eye, but hey for what i payed for the C30 its worth more, anyway I have to replace a few things on the truck, exhaust needs replacement, or I need to get it fixed, makes some noise, im currently rewiring the truck, my dome light does not work and im trying to find the damn wire that goes straight to the fuse box or switch. Today i removed the grille, headlights, I also rewired the Horn, replace lots of electrical wire, still have some electrical left but now its minimal

jc21334 · 03-23-2010, 12:04 AM

There is a swapmeet in Humble Tx this week end you should find some good parts there.
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1650562555.html

spinem · 03-23-2010, 12:55 AM

nice score!

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Xcaliburpcs · 03-23-2010, 01:41 AM

Lol, yeah, was laughing when I saw that sticker when I bought the truck, it even came equiped with a bible, dont know if it was stock from manufacturer but its still in there.

Xcaliburpcs · 03-23-2010, 04:31 PM

Heres a video of the truck, tell me what you think

YouTube- 88 chevy c30 crewcab dually, 350cu

Patriot · 03-23-2010, 04:41 PM

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*JCampbell* · 03-23-2010, 04:52 PM

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GmtGmt · 03-23-2010, 04:53 PM

something aint right thats a bonus cab but it has rear seats?

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Xcaliburpcs · 03-23-2010, 06:08 PM

I keep forgetting about that sticker, sorry guys, forget cause i keep working on it, almost done with the a/c, got it working but leaks out, had to rewire it but its almost there, oh and I havent changed the sparkplugs either, ill probably be done with all electrical tomorrow, im also painting the grill, ill post more pics soon.

Xcaliburpcs · 03-23-2010, 06:18 PM

Here are more pics, took the sticker off, but im keeping one on there.

*BGRAFX* · 03-23-2010, 11:28 PM

That sticker is Awesome. I needed a good laugh. Thanks and keep up the good work on the dually.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-24-2010, 12:22 AM

Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT! Awesome looking dually looks like its in pretty good shape and defiantly got a rocking deal on it 4 sure

Xcaliburpcs · 03-24-2010, 12:31 AM

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*Stitch* · 03-24-2010, 12:44 AM

I'd keep it...you could take the frame and shorten it, take the dually bed and sell it off and buy a short bed...then you have a crewcab and a shortbed...both of the things you want...you've already put some sweat into the truck...don't get discouraged...

also, looking at your gauge bezel, it looks like the truck originally had a 6.2 diesel engine under the hood not a 454...if you take the gauge bezel off and there are wires, plugs and lights connected into the indicator light insert in the top middle of the gauge bezel, I can almost guarantee the truck came with a diesel from the factory...on the other hand, if it doesn't have anything going there, then maybe someone switched that gauge bezel for one from out of a diesel...

Xcaliburpcs · 03-24-2010, 12:54 AM

I hate to call you fat hoe but, I have no choice

, im not getting discourage, I have been working almost all week on the truck, on the front sticker of engine compartment it says 7.4, something doesnt look right. it does have alot of cables not connected.I like working on the truck, but im on a tight budget right now, hmm, maybe ill sell my dodge lol wife will kill me, she likes her dodge, i hate that thing, made dodge cheap.

Sillyoldman · 03-24-2010, 12:56 AM

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Xcaliburpcs · 03-24-2010, 01:00 AM

So what do I have? here look at the pics, oh finished painting the grille

03-22-2010, 06:05 AM	#1
Xcaliburpcs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 44	What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own Just got me a chevy 88 crewcab dually, first project, well, what can I say, bought it 2 weeks ago, came with a 350 engine,(got it running) not original, original was a 454 but it was replaced by last owner. Well I have never rebuilt a carburetor there for I got a friend mechanic do it for me for a small fee$$$ its an edelbrock 750cfm carb, it also has an edelbrock intake manifold, don't know much about it other then the body is straight, I cleaned the gas tanks, replaced fuel filters, fixed and replaced leaking hoses from power steering pump, nice tune up to go with it. the rear back fender on the driver side is missing a big piece, dont know what to do with that, hopefully someone here will point me out in the right direction. I live in Pasadena, TX and I would like to learn more about cars and engines, so if you need an extra hand and live near send me an pm. I would like to learn more. Attached Images

03-22-2010, 12:09 PM	#3
Xcaliburpcs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 44	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own Thanks for the link, My first project, I call it my tonka truck, , the guy who owned it was going to scrap it as he did not wanted no more, bougth the truck for a total of $800. inside is pretty good just a few tears on drivers side.

03-22-2010, 02:20 PM	#4
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own Wow nice steal!

03-22-2010, 04:59 PM	#5
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own You can also get the dually fenders here http://www.up22.com/chevytruck.htm Nice starting point, and great price. Wish I could find one that complete for that price. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

03-22-2010, 11:35 PM	#6
southside_jon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 40	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own Mine's not a Dually, but I only payed $500 for my '87 Crew Cab in Topeka, KS. Granted I bought it off my ol'man....but he picked it up for $650. He sold it to me when the trans went out. (currently being rebuilt for $450) Hey, Conundrum, I'm from S.E. Kansas myself. Pittsburg for 12 years. BBut I like out here in Cali now. I do miss living in much cheaper Kansas.

03-22-2010, 11:36 PM	#7
southside_jon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Woodland, CA Posts: 40	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own Sorry. I ment " I LIVE out here in Cali now."

03-22-2010, 11:51 PM	#8
Xcaliburpcs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 44	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own I actually like the c20 better or the non dually, as they have a look that catches my eye, but hey for what i payed for the C30 its worth more, anyway I have to replace a few things on the truck, exhaust needs replacement, or I need to get it fixed, makes some noise, im currently rewiring the truck, my dome light does not work and im trying to find the damn wire that goes straight to the fuse box or switch. Today i removed the grille, headlights, I also rewired the Horn, replace lots of electrical wire, still have some electrical left but now its minimal

03-23-2010, 12:04 AM	#9
jc21334 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Humble tx Posts: 41	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own There is a swapmeet in Humble Tx this week end you should find some good parts there. http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1650562555.html __________________ 1977 Chevy Blazer

03-23-2010, 12:55 AM	#10
spinem haha, ford guys... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 576	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own nice score! XVIII. Posts regarding politics or religion are strongly discouraged. These posts tend to create pissing matches and will be closed. Last edited by oldiron; 03-29-2010 at 02:39 AM. Reason: Politics

03-23-2010, 01:41 AM	#11
Xcaliburpcs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 44	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own Lol, yeah, was laughing when I saw that sticker when I bought the truck, it even came equiped with a bible, dont know if it was stock from manufacturer but its still in there.

03-23-2010, 04:41 PM	#13
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03-23-2010, 06:08 PM	#17
Xcaliburpcs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 44	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own I keep forgetting about that sticker, sorry guys, forget cause i keep working on it, almost done with the a/c, got it working but leaks out, had to rewire it but its almost there, oh and I havent changed the sparkplugs either, ill probably be done with all electrical tomorrow, im also painting the grill, ill post more pics soon.

03-23-2010, 06:18 PM	#18
Xcaliburpcs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 44	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own Here are more pics, took the sticker off, but im keeping one on there. Attached Images



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03-23-2010, 11:28 PM	#19
BGRAFX Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: kansas city Ks Posts: 1,970	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own That sticker is Awesome. I needed a good laugh. Thanks and keep up the good work on the dually.

03-24-2010, 12:22 AM	#20
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own Hey welcome to the best boards around from MT! Awesome looking dually looks like its in pretty good shape and defiantly got a rocking deal on it 4 sure __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

03-24-2010, 12:31 AM	#21
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03-24-2010, 12:44 AM	#22
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own I'd keep it...you could take the frame and shorten it, take the dually bed and sell it off and buy a short bed...then you have a crewcab and a shortbed...both of the things you want...you've already put some sweat into the truck...don't get discouraged... also, looking at your gauge bezel, it looks like the truck originally had a 6.2 diesel engine under the hood not a 454...if you take the gauge bezel off and there are wires, plugs and lights connected into the indicator light insert in the top middle of the gauge bezel, I can almost guarantee the truck came with a diesel from the factory...on the other hand, if it doesn't have anything going there, then maybe someone switched that gauge bezel for one from out of a diesel...

03-24-2010, 12:54 AM	#23
Xcaliburpcs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 44	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own I hate to call you fat hoe but, I have no choice, im not getting discourage, I have been working almost all week on the truck, on the front sticker of engine compartment it says 7.4, something doesnt look right. it does have alot of cables not connected.I like working on the truck, but im on a tight budget right now, hmm, maybe ill sell my dodge lol wife will kill me, she likes her dodge, i hate that thing, made dodge cheap.

03-24-2010, 12:56 AM	#24
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03-24-2010, 01:00 AM	#25
Xcaliburpcs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 44	Re: What to do, My new 88 crewcab dually c30 toy 1st time on my own So what do I have? here look at the pics, oh finished painting the grille Attached Images

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