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Car'n'Guitars · 09-05-2014, 01:41 AM

Well im back and im sure some of you remember me, I had the black rusted out 85 K10 Custom Deluxe and the light blue 87 K10 Silverado. Well those trucks are long gone but I have new plans. Needless to say I have a 93 Dodge W250 with 12 Valve Cummins in it sitting. As I am unable to use the truck due to title issues I have conjured up new plans. I want to find a CUCV or a K20 diesel to use as my build platform. The idea is nothing new, put Cummins in the Chevy. I have started looking and found a truck I am interested in but not sure if I'll be able to get it due to how much it may go for. How much do these usually go for?
http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...&convertTo=USD

Car'n'Guitars · 09-05-2014, 12:13 PM

Also would it be easier to swap a Cummins into a former diesel, gasser, or does it matter? This question is in regard to the wiring harness.

Eyegore · 09-05-2014, 03:16 PM

Search other forums,
Colorado K5
Cummins forum chevy build

there is where i found ifo if I ever wanted to this type of build.

Also Diesel wrencher on this board seems very knowledgable.

**old Rusty C10** · 09-05-2014, 06:04 PM

that truck will go north of $2500 prolly closer to 4K they are getting rarer and demand is high...

Car'n'Guitars · 09-05-2014, 06:33 PM

Also found this truck which is also a CUCV, guy said he'd let it go for $2900 without the plow setup and toolbox.
http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/4629472986.html

Car'n'Guitars · 09-06-2014, 05:18 PM

Also are the CUCV frames boxed? And would it be a good idea to box it with a Cummins going in?

Your41Plague12 · 09-07-2014, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Car'n'Guitars

Also are the CUCV frames boxed? And would it be a good idea to box it with a Cummins going in?

Nope, they use a regular 1-ton GM frame.

Car'n'Guitars · 09-07-2014, 04:02 AM

So would it be a good idea to box the frame? Im gonna assume yes because my 99, my dads 97, and my buddies 96 dodge cummins all have boxed frames.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 09-07-2014, 12:06 PM

Also while in the process of boxing the frame I would add more cross members. Even if you bolt them in under or by the engine, and transmission for easy removal.

I have a 406 with a stupid amount of HP I need to put into something, and have been researching chassis builds. So I can build a cheap C20 that can handle the power for a pro touring feel.

Car'n'Guitars · 09-07-2014, 12:10 PM

Good idea, thought about putting it in a swb truck but I figured it couldnt handle the torque. The Cummins will not be stock in the end.

09-05-2014, 01:41 AM	#1
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	It's Been Awhile... Well im back and im sure some of you remember me, I had the black rusted out 85 K10 Custom Deluxe and the light blue 87 K10 Silverado. Well those trucks are long gone but I have new plans. Needless to say I have a 93 Dodge W250 with 12 Valve Cummins in it sitting. As I am unable to use the truck due to title issues I have conjured up new plans. I want to find a CUCV or a K20 diesel to use as my build platform. The idea is nothing new, put Cummins in the Chevy. I have started looking and found a truck I am interested in but not sure if I'll be able to get it due to how much it may go for. How much do these usually go for? http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...&convertTo=USD __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

09-05-2014, 12:13 PM	#2
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: It's Been Awhile... Also would it be easier to swap a Cummins into a former diesel, gasser, or does it matter? This question is in regard to the wiring harness. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

09-05-2014, 03:16 PM	#3
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: It's Been Awhile... Search other forums, Colorado K5 Cummins forum chevy build there is where i found ifo if I ever wanted to this type of build. Also Diesel wrencher on this board seems very knowledgable. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

09-05-2014, 06:04 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: It's Been Awhile... that truck will go north of $2500 prolly closer to 4K they are getting rarer and demand is high... __________________ 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!!

09-05-2014, 06:33 PM	#5
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: It's Been Awhile... Also found this truck which is also a CUCV, guy said he'd let it go for $2900 without the plow setup and toolbox. http://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/4629472986.html __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

09-06-2014, 05:18 PM	#6
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: It's Been Awhile... Also are the CUCV frames boxed? And would it be a good idea to box it with a Cummins going in? __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

09-07-2014, 04:02 AM	#8
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: It's Been Awhile... So would it be a good idea to box the frame? Im gonna assume yes because my 99, my dads 97, and my buddies 96 dodge cummins all have boxed frames. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

09-07-2014, 12:06 PM	#9
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,629	Re: It's Been Awhile... Also while in the process of boxing the frame I would add more cross members. Even if you bolt them in under or by the engine, and transmission for easy removal. I have a 406 with a stupid amount of HP I need to put into something, and have been researching chassis builds. So I can build a cheap C20 that can handle the power for a pro touring feel.

09-07-2014, 12:10 PM	#10
Car'n'Guitars Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 1,308	Re: It's Been Awhile... Good idea, thought about putting it in a swb truck but I figured it couldnt handle the torque. The Cummins will not be stock in the end. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet K10 Custom Deluxe---SOLD 1997 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins 1985 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1987 Chevrolet K10 Silverado "The Beast" build 1987 Silverado http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6150257

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