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06-06-2014, 09:46 AM
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1985 C30 Cummins 12V
I figured I should start a build thread on this to get some more understanding on what this project will entail and to have a running history of the progress on the build.
I started this project with a 1985 Chevy Camper Special C30 w/ 454, T400 trans and a dana rear end. This was a police seizure so the inside has every nut and bolt taken out to search everything lol. Plan: Cummins 12V (94-98) with HD auto trans flat bed and hook up for car trailer (bumper pull) and gooseneck. Budget for this build is 8-10K and ETC is Dec 2014 (plus or minus a couple years lol). |
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06-08-2014, 01:02 AM
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Re: 1985 C30 Cummins 12V
We need Pics please. Which transmission are you going with? Keep us posted.
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06-09-2014, 04:31 PM
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Re: 1985 C30 Cummins 12V
Pics of the truck at the auction.
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06-10-2014, 12:01 AM
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Re: 1985 C30 Cummins 12V
Thanks. Looks good.
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06-10-2014, 12:10 AM
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Re: 1985 C30 Cummins 12V
Cool project! There's actually a diesel conversion secion on this forum now. You may want to move this there for more views and comments
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06-17-2014, 08:14 AM
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Re: 1985 C30 Cummins 12V
So just an update.... I have been straightening the shop up so I have room to work on this and other projects. I did finally get the cab and front clip I am going to use unloaded and on a make shift rolling cart so I can work on it in between other projects. If I can find the p/s bracket I need to make this set up (454) work I might leave it in there while I drive it for a little bit while I get the 12v ready.
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07-02-2014, 01:26 AM
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Re: 1985 C30 Cummins 12V
Nice truck and cool project!
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07-24-2014, 01:46 PM
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Re: 1985 C30 Cummins 12V
Just an update... I have not worked on the truck alot...took the old bed off and I am prepping the flatbed to get some paint in the hard to reach areas when it is mounted. I will mock it up this weekend too to see how it fits/looks.
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07-24-2014, 01:48 PM
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Re: 1985 C30 Cummins 12V
Here is a pic of the bed when I brought it home.
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07-24-2014, 02:46 PM
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Re: 1985 C30 Cummins 12V
Subbed. Interested to see what transmission set up you're going with. I plan on going with the 47rh when I get my swap going later this year.
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