Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gregs71 · 06-23-2009, 10:41 PM

Just wanted to show off the new addition.

Well with three kids (just had twins) and the wife the regular cab is no longer big enough. We have been looking for months for something that was halfway clean. Also, wanted something that would haul a slide-in camper or pull a trailer so we could take the kids camping. We are very happy with what we found. It's a 1989 454 th400 4x4. 2.5" lift in front air bags in back with stock size wheels/tires. 5th wheel set up and slide-in camper mounts. k&N air filter, Jet Performance 6 way chip, high flow cats w/ dual exhaust and rv cam.

Best part, the wife said she really likes it (she usually isn't a big fan of older trucks)!!!

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cochino12 · 06-23-2009, 11:09 PM

Nice truck

babyJay · 06-23-2009, 11:13 PM

Sweet ride, love the color.

**old Rusty C10** · 06-23-2009, 11:14 PM

sounds like you gound a great truck there

Gregs71 · 06-24-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

sounds like you gound a great truck there

Ya, its amazing how many trucks we looked at that were 'beat down' but still chugging away. They were definately work horses back in their hay-day.

*JCampbell* · 06-24-2009, 10:03 AM

Man! That thing is sweet!

MrBeast · 06-24-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregs71

Ya, its amazing how many trucks we looked at that were 'beat down' but still chugging away. They were definitely work horses back in their hay-day.

What do ya mean back in their hay-day? they are still kicking ass and taking names!

I love your truck, my ole man had an 83 that was that color on the base, then had a royal blue stripe, although his was a 4 speed. Really wish I had that truck, but he sold it, and the people who bought it destroyed it.

What are your plans for it?

Driveway Dreams · 06-24-2009, 04:00 PM

Really good looking ol' truck. I like the blue on it. It kinda reminds me of Paul Bunyan's ox, Babe.

That will be my next truck. A perfect family hauler.

Gregs71 · 06-24-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

What do ya mean back in their hay-day? they are still kicking ass and taking names!

I love your truck, my ole man had an 83 that was that color on the base, then had a royal blue stripe, although his was a 4 speed. Really wish I had that truck, but he sold it, and the people who bought it destroyed it.

What are your plans for it?

Mr. Beast,
I hope it keeps kicking ass!!! The previous owner used / built it to tow a 5th wheel. I plan on pulling a camping trailer and making a lot of good memories with my kids in a neat old truck the way my parents did for me in their 76 square body...

Driveway,
Funny you call it a family hauler... I was just telling my wife I am going to get a license plate frame that says "Family TRUCKster". Anybody who remembers the original Vacation movie will know I stole the title.

budgetstperformance · 06-24-2009, 11:34 PM

here you go, use the photo bucket link "img"
look like a really nice rig you got there,

MrBeast · 06-24-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregs71

Mr. Beast,
I hope it keeps kicking ass!!! The previous owner used / built it to tow a 5th wheel. I plan on pulling a camping trailer and making a lot of good memories with my kids in a neat old truck the way my parents did for me in their 76 square body...

Driveway,
Funny you call it a family hauler... I was just telling my wife I am going to get a license plate frame that says "Family TRUCKster". Anybody who remembers the original Vacation movie will know I stole the title.

Let me poision you with some good thoughts, using it for family use you can easily ditch the TH400 for a 4L80E and get over drive, Advance Adapters sells a kit that makes the back of the 4L80E exactly the same as your TH400, and thus makes it all bolt up nice and purdy!

Also, I converted my 85 from a TH400 to a NV4500, mine is a 2wd through and because of that I had to modify my transmission hump quite a bit to get it to clear the gear box, you wouldn't have to.

I have all the necessary parts and pieces to make mine a 4x4 including the DRW Dana 60, but I think it is going to stay a 2wd. It is getting a Cummins soonish though.

You need to take yours out, hook it up to the camper, break out the camera and supply us all with some truck porn!

Gregs71 · 06-26-2009, 02:03 AM

When I get a camper or trailer I'll throw up some pics. I suppose I could hook it up to the old cattle trailer in the background... lol

heavychevy79 · 06-26-2009, 02:09 AM

I see the A/C compressor has been converted to a better unit, that's a plus.
Any info on that and what brackets that were used?

Gregs71 · 06-26-2009, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heavychevy79

I see the A/C compressor has been converted to a better unit, that's a plus.
Any info on that and what brackets that were used?

I will look and try to get back to you.

Greg

rod86 · 06-26-2009, 05:11 AM

nice, very clean looking truck...

Gregs71 · 06-27-2009, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heavychevy79

I see the A/C compressor has been converted to a better unit, that's a plus.
Any info on that and what brackets that were used?

Per the original owner the brackets are all original. The ac condensor he bought at NAPA.

Greg

crossy's son · 06-27-2009, 11:32 AM

Nice truck.

You'll love the reliability of the TBI.

Thought I'd add that if you want more power over the JET chip you could go with a custom chip from Brian at www.tbichips.com

06-23-2009, 10:41 PM	#1
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 Just wanted to show off the new addition. Well with three kids (just had twins) and the wife the regular cab is no longer big enough. We have been looking for months for something that was halfway clean. Also, wanted something that would haul a slide-in camper or pull a trailer so we could take the kids camping. We are very happy with what we found. It's a 1989 454 th400 4x4. 2.5" lift in front air bags in back with stock size wheels/tires. 5th wheel set up and slide-in camper mounts. k&N air filter, Jet Performance 6 way chip, high flow cats w/ dual exhaust and rv cam. Best part, the wife said she really likes it (she usually isn't a big fan of older trucks)!!! http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...t=IMG_0619.jpg http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...t=IMG_0621.jpg http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...t=IMG_0622.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...y/IMG_0623.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...y/IMG_0624.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...y/IMG_0626.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...y/IMG_0628.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c2...y/IMG_0631.jpg __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

06-23-2009, 11:09 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 Nice truck __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-23-2009, 11:13 PM	#3
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 Sweet ride, love the color. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-23-2009, 11:14 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 sounds like you gound a great truck there __________________ 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!!

06-24-2009, 10:03 AM	#6
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 Man! That thing is sweet!

06-24-2009, 04:00 PM	#8
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 Really good looking ol' truck. I like the blue on it. It kinda reminds me of Paul Bunyan's ox, Babe. That will be my next truck. A perfect family hauler. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

06-24-2009, 11:34 PM	#10
budgetstperformance Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: lake worth fla. Posts: 125	Re: Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 here you go, use the photo bucket link "img" look like a really nice rig you got there,

06-26-2009, 02:03 AM	#12
Gregs71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Amador County, Ca. Posts: 229	Re: Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 When I get a camper or trailer I'll throw up some pics. I suppose I could hook it up to the old cattle trailer in the background... lol __________________ 1995 GMC 4x4 1/2 ton 1999 Jeep Wrangler w/ 33's 68 camaro 350/350 1987 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 Suzuki DRZ 400s Dual Sport 1971 chevy long bed 2x4 194? Dodge 2.5 ton 1980 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 1/2 ton I6/sm455 1989 Chevy V30 crewcab dually 454/TH400

06-26-2009, 02:09 AM	#13
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 I see the A/C compressor has been converted to a better unit, that's a plus. Any info on that and what brackets that were used?

06-26-2009, 05:11 AM	#15
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 nice, very clean looking truck... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

06-27-2009, 11:32 AM	#17
crossy's son Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pennsville, New jersey (southern) Posts: 143	Re: Got Another truck...Crewcab dually 4x4 Nice truck. You'll love the reliability of the TBI. Thought I'd add that if you want more power over the JET chip you could go with a custom chip from Brian at www.tbichips.com __________________ Mine- '91 GMC RCSB 2wd, 350tbi, 5 speed, 3.42 G80 -Dad/Me Projects/Toys 75 SWB Silverado Factory 454, Th400 87 SWB Silverado 305tbi, 700r4, 2.73's...17.4 @74mph a couple dodge cummins trucks. PLEASE DO NOT MESSAGE ME ABOUT FACTORY TACH DASHES, I AM NOT MY FATHER AND I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT THEM. Thanks

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