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Johnnys64 · 03-22-2010, 05:33 PM

I was just wondering if anyone has ever converted one of these to a one ton fleet side 4x4 with single wheels? how much work might be involved? I'm new here but have seen lots of nice trucks!

jonzcustomshop · 03-22-2010, 08:40 PM

is it already a 4x4?
if so and it has the 8 lug rear wheels, you should ba able to convert to a single wheel.

if not the only real big issue I see is if it has the 127 inch frame or not, you could also get a 133 inch frame on the c30's and if it has that you will have a gap between the box and cab.

Johnnys64 · 03-24-2010, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the input its a two wheel drive and i have'nt measured the wheel base.

62 mark · 03-24-2010, 08:54 PM

You would have to find a 3/4 or 1 ton front axle with the matching gear ratio as your rear...your frame may already be drilled for the leaf spring front axle. Then a transfer case. A doner truck would be ideal....no small job but doable.

Johnnys64 · 03-24-2010, 09:50 PM

Thanks again for all information. My plan is to make it 4x4 fleet side long bed then i will have the truck i always wanted.

BobS · 03-28-2010, 04:04 PM

The wheelbase is most likely 133 inches so you'd have to shorten it 6 inches to use a standard fleetside box. An alternative would be to lengthen the box like the Longhorns were.

Bob

Johnnys64 · 03-28-2010, 05:54 PM

Thanks again, still haven't measured the wheel base been raining every day and i'm kinda tired of playing in the mud .

K-TEN · 03-28-2010, 07:06 PM

Just one guys opinion, but there are plenty of the "the truck I always wanted" out there. Go out and find one. The C-30s are pretty rugged work trucks and are not going to get to be really street wise without a lot of money and work. Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you're wasting your time and effort on a truck that can't be what you want it to be. Spend some effort on finding the right one.
Here's a link to search Craigslist and eBay nationwide.
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Here's a badass GMC on eBay that would be a great start.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2455&viewitem=

Maybe make a deal on this one- a little rough but.....
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/1660162572.html

Your C30 is one hell of a work truck. Don't destroy it trying to make it something it will never be. Appreciate it for what it is and get "the one" from somewhere else.

Johnnys64 · 03-28-2010, 07:39 PM

I thought about that to but i think i stole this truck? The guy that had it rebuilt the brakes and the lift cylinder then got mad cause the radiator started leaking and said 350.00 dollars and get it outta here, i wrote him a check and drove it home. Probably could sell it and probably maxe a nice down payment on a 4x4 i don't know.

03-22-2010, 05:33 PM	#1
Johnnys64 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: oakwood,ohio Posts: 8	1964 C-30 dump I was just wondering if anyone has ever converted one of these to a one ton fleet side 4x4 with single wheels? how much work might be involved? I'm new here but have seen lots of nice trucks!

03-22-2010, 08:40 PM	#2
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 1964 C-30 dump is it already a 4x4? if so and it has the 8 lug rear wheels, you should ba able to convert to a single wheel. if not the only real big issue I see is if it has the 127 inch frame or not, you could also get a 133 inch frame on the c30's and if it has that you will have a gap between the box and cab. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

03-24-2010, 08:07 PM	#3
Johnnys64 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: oakwood,ohio Posts: 8	Re: 1964 C-30 dump Thanks for the input its a two wheel drive and i have'nt measured the wheel base.

03-24-2010, 08:54 PM	#4
62 mark Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa Fl. Posts: 103	Re: 1964 C-30 dump You would have to find a 3/4 or 1 ton front axle with the matching gear ratio as your rear...your frame may already be drilled for the leaf spring front axle. Then a transfer case. A doner truck would be ideal....no small job but doable.

03-24-2010, 09:50 PM	#5
Johnnys64 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: oakwood,ohio Posts: 8	Re: 1964 C-30 dump Thanks again for all information. My plan is to make it 4x4 fleet side long bed then i will have the truck i always wanted.

03-28-2010, 04:04 PM	#6
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Re: 1964 C-30 dump The wheelbase is most likely 133 inches so you'd have to shorten it 6 inches to use a standard fleetside box. An alternative would be to lengthen the box like the Longhorns were. Bob __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

03-28-2010, 05:54 PM	#7
Johnnys64 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: oakwood,ohio Posts: 8	Re: 1964 C-30 dump Thanks again, still haven't measured the wheel base been raining every day and i'm kinda tired of playing in the mud .

03-28-2010, 07:06 PM	#8
K-TEN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Epsom, NH Posts: 114	Re: 1964 C-30 dump Just one guys opinion, but there are plenty of the "the truck I always wanted" out there. Go out and find one. The C-30s are pretty rugged work trucks and are not going to get to be really street wise without a lot of money and work. Don't take this the wrong way, but I think you're wasting your time and effort on a truck that can't be what you want it to be. Spend some effort on finding the right one. Here's a link to search Craigslist and eBay nationwide. http://www.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cg...mit=++++go++++ Here's a badass GMC on eBay that would be a great start. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...2455&viewitem= Maybe make a deal on this one- a little rough but..... http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/1660162572.html Your C30 is one hell of a work truck. Don't destroy it trying to make it something it will never be. Appreciate it for what it is and get "the one" from somewhere else. Last edited by K-TEN; 03-28-2010 at 07:08 PM.

03-28-2010, 07:39 PM	#9
Johnnys64 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: oakwood,ohio Posts: 8	Re: 1964 C-30 dump I thought about that to but i think i stole this truck? The guy that had it rebuilt the brakes and the lift cylinder then got mad cause the radiator started leaking and said 350.00 dollars and get it outta here, i wrote him a check and drove it home. Probably could sell it and probably maxe a nice down payment on a 4x4 i don't know.



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