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chas350 · 05-19-2010, 08:50 PM

What year did GM begin making the K30 1 ton?
Also, what year did GM begin using the IFS on the 1 ton trucks?
thanks

DirtyLarry · 05-19-2010, 09:37 PM

1977 was the first year for the K30.

1992 was the first year for IFS on K3500 trucks.

Sady, it's been down hill from there.

Mike C · 05-19-2010, 09:38 PM

'77 first year of K30. IFS showed up on '88 1 ton trucks, but they continued making squares of some models through '91.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-19-2010, 09:40 PM

IFS showed up on the SRW 3500's in 1988. Any DRW truck was a square body from 1988-1991.

DirtyLarry · 05-19-2010, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

IFS showed up on the SRW 3500's in 1988. Any DRW truck was a square body from 1988-1991.

You’re correct. My dad even bought a new 1989 GMC K3500 SRW new body style truck with a 7.4L and SM465. I forgot all about the SRW rigs.

**special-K** · 05-20-2010, 12:23 AM

It was drw solid axle pickups through`88,cab & chassis (drw & srw) through 89,and CrewCabs (srw/drw/cab & chassis/pickup through`91.

V30 mongo · 05-20-2010, 08:34 AM

From 1988 to 1991 the square type 4x4's were called "V" The "K" was for the newer type. GM still made the older type truck untill they came out with a straight frame rail type that would take aftermarked bodies

Dean · 05-20-2010, 02:18 PM

My 87 1ton 4x4 is called a V30 on the title.

chas350 · 05-21-2010, 01:12 AM

thank you for the replys, now I know what years to look for!

**special-K** · 05-21-2010, 07:21 AM

The`88s came out in`87 so the V designate began in`87.I always hated that.The traditional truck that didn`t change got a name change.I still refer to my`91 Buburban as a K2500 because I`m a stubborn ass.

Hey,there isn`t another one to confuse it with,right?

USSkoval · 05-22-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

IFS showed up on the SRW 3500's in 1988. Any DRW truck was a square body from 1988-1991.

IFS showed up then, but id had nothing to do with srw/drw

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Originally Posted by special-K

It was drw solid axle pickups through`88,cab & chassis (drw & srw) through 89,and CrewCabs (srw/drw/cab & chassis/pickup through`91.

Correct, but sounds a little confusing.

Blazers, Burbs, and crew cabs were solid axle thru '91. Put simply, if it was a 1ton and had a second pair of doors, it was not IFS regardless of DRW/SRW.

Cab&chassis trucks seem to be anyone's guess. That's the first I've heard it was through '89, but I'm sure you're right.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-24-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by USSkoval

IFS showed up then, but id had nothing to do with srw/drw

Ok. Where were the 4x4 DRW IFS trucks in those years at? There aren't any.

USSkoval · 05-24-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Ok. Where were the 4x4 DRW IFS trucks in those years at? There aren't any.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-...item23073d271c

USSkoval · 05-24-2010, 09:58 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-...item20b11770fa

How's that?

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-24-2010, 11:34 PM

Ok, I'm full of crap.

Matt Man · 05-25-2010, 04:21 PM

They first made 4x4 1 tons in 1977, then in 1988 the regular cab and extended cab duallys were ifs, but the crew cab duallys were still the old body style with a sfa until 1991. After 91 everything is ifs, but yes its been downhill from there.

USSkoval · 05-25-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Ok, I'm full of crap.

Lol

To be fair, they probably weren't that common... or they just blended in with everything else

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-25-2010, 10:08 PM

Well I stood corrected.

You're right, probabaly not many around. But Mattman is right too. This whole mess is really for the crew cab trucks retaining the old body until after 1991. Has anyone seen an old body style 1992 suburban? My brother just purchased one for parts.

USSkoval · 05-25-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

... Has anyone seen an old body style 1992 suburban? My brother just purchased one for parts.

Nope, but I wouldn't doubt it. Do you know when the actual build date was?

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-25-2010, 10:43 PM

I'll have to look again, but I think it was in July. I kept arguing with the guy until he showed me the title and the tag.

Slick17 · 06-05-2010, 10:07 AM

All I know is I have a 84 K30. Best truck I've every bought.

05-19-2010, 08:50 PM	#1
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	K30 What year did GM begin making the K30 1 ton? Also, what year did GM begin using the IFS on the 1 ton trucks? thanks __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

05-19-2010, 09:37 PM	#2
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: K30 1977 was the first year for the K30. 1992 was the first year for IFS on K3500 trucks. Sady, it's been down hill from there. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

05-19-2010, 09:38 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: K30 '77 first year of K30. IFS showed up on '88 1 ton trucks, but they continued making squares of some models through '91. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

05-19-2010, 09:40 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: K30 IFS showed up on the SRW 3500's in 1988. Any DRW truck was a square body from 1988-1991. __________________ 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.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 05-19-2010 at 09:41 PM.

05-20-2010, 12:23 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: K30 It was drw solid axle pickups through`88,cab & chassis (drw & srw) through 89,and CrewCabs (srw/drw/cab & chassis/pickup through`91. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-20-2010, 08:34 AM	#7
V30 mongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: wyoming pennsylvania Posts: 88	Re: K30 From 1988 to 1991 the square type 4x4's were called "V" The "K" was for the newer type. GM still made the older type truck untill they came out with a straight frame rail type that would take aftermarked bodies

05-20-2010, 02:18 PM	#8
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	Re: K30 My 87 1ton 4x4 is called a V30 on the title.

05-21-2010, 01:12 AM	#9
chas350 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 581	Re: K30 thank you for the replys, now I know what years to look for! __________________ "I'll Procrastinate Tomorrow" quote by LEEVON 71 K10 long fleet (sons truck) new 370hp 355, sm465 np205, 3.73's 33's 70 K20 long fleet 98 G3500 work van

05-21-2010, 07:21 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: K30 The`88s came out in`87 so the V designate began in`87.I always hated that.The traditional truck that didn`t change got a name change.I still refer to my`91 Buburban as a K2500 because I`m a stubborn ass. Hey,there isn`t another one to confuse it with,right? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-24-2010, 09:58 PM	#14
USSkoval Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West Jefferson, OH Posts: 999	Re: K30 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-...item20b11770fa How's that? __________________ -Andy '77 K5 Blazer '78 K10 Shortbed '78 C20 Suburban '79 K30 Crew Cab Dually '84 C10 Short Stepside '88 K20 Suburban

05-24-2010, 11:34 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: K30 Ok, I'm full of crap. __________________ 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.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 05-24-2010 at 11:34 PM.

05-25-2010, 04:21 PM	#16
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: K30 They first made 4x4 1 tons in 1977, then in 1988 the regular cab and extended cab duallys were ifs, but the crew cab duallys were still the old body style with a sfa until 1991. After 91 everything is ifs, but yes its been downhill from there. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903 Last edited by Matt Man; 05-25-2010 at 04:21 PM.

05-25-2010, 10:08 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: K30 Well I stood corrected. You're right, probabaly not many around. But Mattman is right too. This whole mess is really for the crew cab trucks retaining the old body until after 1991. Has anyone seen an old body style 1992 suburban? My brother just purchased one for parts. __________________ 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.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 05-25-2010 at 10:08 PM.

05-25-2010, 10:43 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: K30 I'll have to look again, but I think it was in July. I kept arguing with the guy until he showed me the title and the tag. __________________ 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.*

06-05-2010, 10:07 AM	#21
Slick17 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 158	Re: K30 All I know is I have a 84 K30. Best truck I've every bought. __________________ 05 Chevy 3500 Crew Cab Dually Sold 1984 Custom Deluxe K/30, 350 SBC with 4 Speed, 6" Lift, 35" Boggers, Headmen Headers, Custom Full 3" Dual Exhaust, Qualitex Buckets with Flip Center Console



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