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1972hays · 09-23-2011, 01:44 AM

wow cool truck

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-23-2011, 04:41 PM

Thanks. Here's how it looks now. Sold the wheels and tires. Anyone need a 12" lift kit?

69C20CUSTOM · 09-23-2011, 07:29 PM

I would like the lift if you want to part with it
I would take the whole truck if I could.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-23-2011, 09:33 PM

Oh yeah, I'd love to sell the lift. Here's a link to it. I've got $1400 in it before shipping if I remember correctly.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...83#post4828883

69C20CUSTOM · 09-23-2011, 10:10 PM

PM sent

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-28-2011, 03:37 PM

Well, I'm pretty sure the lift kit is sold so tomorrow I'm going to get the truck moved to the shop and remove the lift kit. I have already found some used 56" rear springs and I think I will buy 4 leaf HD front springs to get this truck back down to where the wife can safely get kiddos in and out. Once I get the new springs I'm also going to finally put my D60 under it!

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-28-2011, 10:31 PM

The lift is sold and will be getting removed in the morning. Then off it goes to KC Saturday morning. I picked up some nice 56" rear springs, so now I need to find the rear shackle hanger since I did a flip on this truck. I ordered a pair of 3 leaf 1400lb springs for the front, and am going to pick up some D60 plate mounts on friday hopefully. Then I need to order new shocks, and new blocks, and u-bolts and this thing should be back near the ground. I'm also working a deal on a SWB from USSKoval. Also on Friday, i'm picking up my parts suburban that has my near new 91 front clip. It's starting to come together.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-29-2011, 06:19 PM

The lift is removed and the truck is a teetering.

The wind picked up here and I had to use what was available to take the truck apart. It'll be fine, I'm just nervous.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-07-2011, 03:24 PM

Here's how the poor truck's sitting at the moment.

I should have a SWB coming out of Ohio here Monday for the truck. I also am going to try to get my parts suburban which has my front clip on it for this truck. I also need to get some u-bolts so I can get this thing as a roller again. We'll see how things go.

1985-GMC · 10-07-2011, 10:27 PM

Whats the deal with that A/C box? It doesn't look quite right.

brothers69c-10 · 10-10-2011, 04:33 PM

Well ryan your shortbox is here. Your truck on the other hand will need a new box as well. Pictures to follow.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-10-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Whats the deal with that A/C box? It doesn't look quite right.

4 engines ago,

, I had a pretty hard running 396 in it. I had a Mallory Coil mounted on the A/C housing. You can see the bracket still there. Also, 2 engines ago, I removed the evap coil and filled the holes because I had a DT466 sitting in the frame and needed some room.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-10-2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brothers69c-10

Well ryan your shortbox is here. Your truck on the other hand will need a new box as well. Pictures to follow.

Yes it is! And thanks for bringing it back for me. Here are some pics of the new box for the family hauler. It needs some work, but over all not real bad to start with.

Now I wished the a-hole whom is buying my long box would just crap some money so I can buy parts for this truck.

brothers69c-10 · 10-10-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Now I wished the a-hole whom is buying my long box would just crap some money so I can buy parts for this truck.

I wonder who that is................

doubleb's69 · 10-14-2011, 06:13 PM

I remember seeing this on craigslist drooling over it, but I didn't know it was yours. I guess I should've made the connection. It will be awesome I'm sure when its finished.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-14-2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doubleb's69

I remember seeing this on craigslist drooling over it, but I didn't know it was yours. I guess I should've made the connection. It will be awesome I'm sure when its finished.

Horefully.

Today my brother and I went and started removing the front clip from the donor suburban. It will also be donating a nice chrome front bumper with tow hooks, fog lights, and a spoiler. A steering box, steering column with mid 90's steering wheel, and all the power window stuff in the doors. I also found some leaf springs while I was there and a sway bar and upper mounts for my D60. Hopefully on sunday we can get over there to get the rest of the stuff off of it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-17-2011, 04:40 PM

We did make it to the parts yard and got most of our parts off. Here's what I have for it now:

Mounting Pads and Sway Bar for my D60
91 Suburban front clip with nice chrome front bumper and spoiler
3 leaf front springs with u-bolts
Steering box
Trans cooler and partial lines
91 style tilt auto column
Over head console
Tach Cluster for 73-79

I think for now I'll keep my 76 dash pad and cluster in the truck. I have a really nice 73-80 dash pad. I can never find 81-87 pads that are worth a crap, so I'll use what I have. Also, thanks to Mathew for getting up bright and early Sunday morning and going and buying me a pair of NOS 90-91 power blazer/suburban only mirrors!

brothers69c-10 · 10-18-2011, 11:03 AM

No problem man. Just one problem they're still in the back seat of my truck!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-18-2011, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brothers69c-10

No problem man. Just one problem they're still in the back seat of my truck!

Get used to it.

Now your truck is a storage unit buddy!

Tex_50613 · 10-19-2011, 08:18 PM

looking good man, I hope my 7.3L swap goes smoothly in my CC DRW and looks as snic as this one will

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-19-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tex_50613

looking good man, I hope my 7.3L swap goes smoothly in my CC DRW and looks as snic as this one will

Thanks. Those IDI's are a tight fit but can be done.

Tex_50613 · 10-19-2011, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks. Those IDI's are a tight fit but can be done.

thinking a 2 or 3" body lift will come into play for a little extra space

1985-GMC · 10-20-2011, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tex_50613

looking good man, I hope my 7.3L swap goes smoothly in my CC DRW and looks as snic as this one will

Im sure there's a reason behind it

but I don't think Ive ever seen a powerstoke swapped into an dodge, on the other hand Ive seen tons of cummins swapped into fords. Any reason why you would choose a powerstroke over a cummins? Because their cheaper to build up?

sorry

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-20-2011, 02:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Im sure there's a reason behind it

but I don't think Ive ever seen a powerstoke swapped into an dodge, on the other hand Ive seen tons of cummins swapped into fords. Any reason why you would choose a powerstroke over a cummins? Because their cheaper to build up?

sorry

The biggest reason I'm guessing is because he has one already. Another is because it's different. And I'm also guessing it's an older IDI non powerstroke. They are easier by far to do a swap in than a PSD. They are a good engine and sound cool with a good exhaust system.

1985-GMC · 10-20-2011, 03:19 AM

I will definitely agree that the old IDIs sound badass.

09-23-2011, 01:44 AM	#26
1972hays Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A****er ca Posts: 475	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB wow cool truck __________________ 72 chevrolet 4wd 350/350 swb fleet green mean army machine

09-23-2011, 04:41 PM	#27
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Thanks. Here's how it looks now. Sold the wheels and tires. Anyone need a 12" lift kit? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-23-2011, 07:29 PM	#28
69C20CUSTOM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 176	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB I would like the lift if you want to part with it I would take the whole truck if I could. __________________ 2003 Nissan Frontier Crewcab 4x4-Daily 1982 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4, Mud Toy Lookin for a C10 Last edited by 69C20CUSTOM; 09-23-2011 at 07:57 PM.

09-23-2011, 09:33 PM	#29
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Oh yeah, I'd love to sell the lift. Here's a link to it. I've got $1400 in it before shipping if I remember correctly. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...83#post4828883 __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-23-2011, 10:10 PM	#30
69C20CUSTOM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 176	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB PM sent __________________ 2003 Nissan Frontier Crewcab 4x4-Daily 1982 Chevy Suburban 3/4ton 4x4, Mud Toy Lookin for a C10

09-28-2011, 03:37 PM	#31
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Well, I'm pretty sure the lift kit is sold so tomorrow I'm going to get the truck moved to the shop and remove the lift kit. I have already found some used 56" rear springs and I think I will buy 4 leaf HD front springs to get this truck back down to where the wife can safely get kiddos in and out. Once I get the new springs I'm also going to finally put my D60 under it! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-28-2011, 10:31 PM	#32
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB The lift is sold and will be getting removed in the morning. Then off it goes to KC Saturday morning. I picked up some nice 56" rear springs, so now I need to find the rear shackle hanger since I did a flip on this truck. I ordered a pair of 3 leaf 1400lb springs for the front, and am going to pick up some D60 plate mounts on friday hopefully. Then I need to order new shocks, and new blocks, and u-bolts and this thing should be back near the ground. I'm also working a deal on a SWB from USSKoval. Also on Friday, i'm picking up my parts suburban that has my near new 91 front clip. It's starting to come together. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-29-2011, 06:19 PM	#33
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB The lift is removed and the truck is a teetering. The wind picked up here and I had to use what was available to take the truck apart. It'll be fine, I'm just nervous. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-07-2011, 03:24 PM	#34
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Here's how the poor truck's sitting at the moment. I should have a SWB coming out of Ohio here Monday for the truck. I also am going to try to get my parts suburban which has my front clip on it for this truck. I also need to get some u-bolts so I can get this thing as a roller again. We'll see how things go. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-07-2011, 10:27 PM	#35
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Whats the deal with that A/C box? It doesn't look quite right. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-10-2011, 04:33 PM	#36
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB Well ryan your shortbox is here. Your truck on the other hand will need a new box as well. Pictures to follow. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

10-14-2011, 06:13 PM	#40
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB I remember seeing this on craigslist drooling over it, but I didn't know it was yours. I guess I should've made the connection. It will be awesome I'm sure when its finished. __________________ Bud

10-17-2011, 04:40 PM	#42
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB We did make it to the parts yard and got most of our parts off. Here's what I have for it now: Mounting Pads and Sway Bar for my D60 91 Suburban front clip with nice chrome front bumper and spoiler 3 leaf front springs with u-bolts Steering box Trans cooler and partial lines 91 style tilt auto column Over head console Tach Cluster for 73-79 I think for now I'll keep my 76 dash pad and cluster in the truck. I have a really nice 73-80 dash pad. I can never find 81-87 pads that are worth a crap, so I'll use what I have. Also, thanks to Mathew for getting up bright and early Sunday morning and going and buying me a pair of NOS 90-91 power blazer/suburban only mirrors! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-18-2011, 11:03 AM	#43
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB No problem man. Just one problem they're still in the back seat of my truck! __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

10-19-2011, 08:18 PM	#45
Tex_50613 Redneck Customs Bumpers, IA Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 503	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB looking good man, I hope my 7.3L swap goes smoothly in my CC DRW and looks as snic as this one will __________________ Overkill is under rated, Redneck Customs Truck Club Hudson, IA "Clifford" 83 Chevy K20 4x4, Mudder 7" lift rolling 44's "Basterd Child" 86 Chevy K30 4x4 crue cab Dule, 7.3l international WIP '00 ex-cab Silverado 4x4 DD I hate red trucks but you can't tell by looking at what I own



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10-20-2011, 03:19 AM	#50
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: B.A.D. 1976 K30 CCLB I will definitely agree that the old IDIs sound badass. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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