Started the K30 dually resurrection - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GM72K10 · 03-16-2008, 04:47 AM

After 6 monthes sitting in the driveway, finding a parts truck with a good frame, and a good dually bed, decided to take the rusty state truck K30 apart. Only one day's work. It helps to have a forklift. Today got new Ubolts and U joints, got the back rear out and ready to reverse the project into the "new" frame. What a diffence working a whole day on something versus 30 minutes here and there. Its an addiction not a hobby. Next!

tvblazer78 · 03-16-2008, 06:24 PM

I have never seen a frame with rust like that. Looks like you have a good start. Good luck..

Trav

**old Rusty C10** · 03-16-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

I have never seen a frame with rust like that. Looks like you have a good start. Good luck..

Trav

clearly you dont live where the roads are more salt than tar in the winter that one is good compared to some i see..

Nice start to your project keep us updated!

72freak · 03-16-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tvblazer78

I have never seen a frame with rust like that. Looks like you have a good start. Good luck..

Trav

Welcome to the North East............thats about 3 years of rust

abebummy26 · 03-16-2008, 09:12 PM

I've seen it go all the way through a frame before.

84 400 · 03-17-2008, 04:47 AM

cool project i love the k30's.

andresco50 · 03-17-2008, 06:07 AM

Nice project...but that frame

GM72K10 · 03-21-2008, 02:23 PM

Update: got the axles (new Ubolts, repaced broken springs) in, replaced rusted brakelines, and got engine/trans back in the "new" frame". Now to get it out of the drive for Easter!

vintagesteel · 03-21-2008, 03:26 PM

HEY! That "cherry picker"is CHEATING!

**slomotion** · 03-21-2008, 04:43 PM

Excellent project! I'm sorta partial to the dually's though.

What are your intentions out back? Wood, or steel? Fences?

Keep us posted! I agree with vintagesteel - the fork lift makes it entirely too easy

GM72K10 · 03-21-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by slomotion

Excellent project! I'm sorta partial to the dually's though.

What are your intentions out back? Wood, or steel? Fences?

Keep us posted! I agree with vintagesteel - the fork lift makes it entirely too easy

Dually bed (a newer, 87, and better one) is going on the back. Forklifts make truck life a WHOLE lot easier.

GM72K10 · 05-13-2008, 04:36 AM

Update; well, I didn't get it together by Easter, but got it running again today (Mother's Day). Learned a few things. Was able to use the complete dual exhaust system from the donor frame even though it was a diesel. Used the diesel tank, just had to change the filler neck in the bed. Donor frame had a 14 FF, this has a Dana 70, one has wedges at leaf spring mount to axle, one doesn't. Bed wiring connectors from frame rail to bed harness are different, 83 has blade type, 87 bed had newer 4 prong style. Emergency brake cables are different on an 83 than an 85. Bed mount bolts are still available from GM. Heater core is much easier to change when front end is off, as are exhaust gasket donuts. Now to bleed the brakes, put the seat back in, attach the bumpers, etc.

84 400 · 05-13-2008, 04:43 AM

good work. Any plans for a paint job?

GM72K10 · 05-13-2008, 04:45 AM

Have to sell the one CUCV K30 first before I can think paint job, although black would be nice.

MrBeast · 11-26-2008, 12:16 AM

You leaving the bubble gum machine on top?

GM72K10 · 11-26-2008, 07:02 AM

Yup, I dare to be different (it actually works, and I have a Western plow setup to put on it)

East End K5 · 11-26-2008, 03:59 PM

That is some piece of machinery you got there.....keep the old rotator on top...hard to find and very cool. Can't wait to see it painted.....

GM72K10 · 11-26-2008, 07:34 PM

Been using it as shown, cleaned up quite well!

msgross · 11-26-2008, 08:01 PM

well, it would make one heck of a Steelers tailgating rig! looks like a beast..

I'm in Lebanon, u?

GM72K10 · 11-26-2008, 10:07 PM

Eagles Territory. Bucks County. At least the Phillies were good this year.

msgross · 11-26-2008, 10:15 PM

not far from me then... sorry to hear about the Eagles...im a native Hoosier so I have to follow the colts...

K30cummins · 11-27-2008, 12:00 AM

sweet k30

willett · 11-27-2008, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

You leaving the bubble gum machine on top?

03-16-2008, 04:47 AM	#1
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Started the K30 dually resurrection After 6 monthes sitting in the driveway, finding a parts truck with a good frame, and a good dually bed, decided to take the rusty state truck K30 apart. Only one day's work. It helps to have a forklift. Today got new Ubolts and U joints, got the back rear out and ready to reverse the project into the "new" frame. What a diffence working a whole day on something versus 30 minutes here and there. Its an addiction not a hobby. Next! Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck Last edited by GM72K10; 03-17-2008 at 06:49 AM.

03-16-2008, 06:24 PM	#2
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection I have never seen a frame with rust like that. Looks like you have a good start. Good luck.. Trav __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

03-16-2008, 09:12 PM	#5
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection I've seen it go all the way through a frame before. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

03-17-2008, 04:47 AM	#6
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection cool project i love the k30's. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-17-2008, 06:07 AM	#7
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection Nice project...but that frame __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

03-21-2008, 02:23 PM	#8
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection Update: got the axles (new Ubolts, repaced broken springs) in, replaced rusted brakelines, and got engine/trans back in the "new" frame". Now to get it out of the drive for Easter! Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

03-21-2008, 03:26 PM	#9
vintagesteel Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: higginsville, mo Posts: 1,601	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection HEY! That "cherry picker"is CHEATING!

03-21-2008, 04:43 PM	#10
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection Excellent project! I'm sorta partial to the dually's though. What are your intentions out back? Wood, or steel? Fences? Keep us posted! I agree with vintagesteel - the fork lift makes it entirely too easy __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

05-13-2008, 04:36 AM	#12
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection Update; well, I didn't get it together by Easter, but got it running again today (Mother's Day). Learned a few things. Was able to use the complete dual exhaust system from the donor frame even though it was a diesel. Used the diesel tank, just had to change the filler neck in the bed. Donor frame had a 14 FF, this has a Dana 70, one has wedges at leaf spring mount to axle, one doesn't. Bed wiring connectors from frame rail to bed harness are different, 83 has blade type, 87 bed had newer 4 prong style. Emergency brake cables are different on an 83 than an 85. Bed mount bolts are still available from GM. Heater core is much easier to change when front end is off, as are exhaust gasket donuts. Now to bleed the brakes, put the seat back in, attach the bumpers, etc. Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

05-13-2008, 04:43 AM	#13
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection good work. Any plans for a paint job? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

05-13-2008, 04:45 AM	#14
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection Have to sell the one CUCV K30 first before I can think paint job, although black would be nice. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

11-26-2008, 12:16 AM	#15
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection You leaving the bubble gum machine on top? __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

11-26-2008, 07:02 AM	#16
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection Yup, I dare to be different (it actually works, and I have a Western plow setup to put on it) __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

11-26-2008, 03:59 PM	#17
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection That is some piece of machinery you got there.....keep the old rotator on top...hard to find and very cool. Can't wait to see it painted..... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

11-26-2008, 07:34 PM	#18
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection Been using it as shown, cleaned up quite well! Attached Images __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck



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11-26-2008, 08:01 PM	#19
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection well, it would make one heck of a Steelers tailgating rig! looks like a beast.. I'm in Lebanon, u? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-26-2008, 10:07 PM	#20
GM72K10 Next! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Eastern Pa. Posts: 2,483	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection Eagles Territory. Bucks County. At least the Phillies were good this year. __________________ 86 K30 CUCV M1028A1 86 K30 CUCV M1028a2 dually 86 K30 C&C 6.2 4:56s, 4M, 11,000 gvw, ex fire truck, now lowboy dump More square bodies and CUCVs than I care to admit to 2020 Silverado K3500HD Work truck

11-26-2008, 10:15 PM	#21
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection not far from me then... sorry to hear about the Eagles...im a native Hoosier so I have to follow the colts... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

11-27-2008, 12:00 AM	#22
K30cummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Grand Chain, Il Posts: 90	Re: Started the K30 dually resurrection sweet k30

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