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Not much updates just yet. Been busy finishing out my end of the year teaching and getting ready for my wedding. I did get my seat back from upholstery but I'm not going to post pics of it just yet. I am hoping to make some progress in the next couple of days. Ill be sure to post pics

Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid
 

Knowing you are a teacher, just makes you forum name that much more hilarious!

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Made a couple of wheel stands the other night so I could hang the 24’s. These things aren’t light.

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Lol. That was mainly because of my panel truck I built. I was going to get that license plate but I figured that would be frowned upon at school.

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I powder coated my wheels in mirror white. Didn’t want the polished look that everyone has.

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Got my wheels mounted today and just enough time to put one on. Super stoked. This is on factory C30 suspension. Not even sure it would turn with drop spindles.

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Good choice on the white wheels. Looks awesome. Gonna be a sweet truck, keep it up!

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I like the wheel color. Works well with the factory patina...

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The white looks good. At that angle those things look HUGE.

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They are 24" wheels with 295/40/R24 tires which are 33" tall overall so they are pretty damn big!

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The 14 bolt that was in the C30 wasn’t wide enough and the tires hit the leaf springs so I swapped it out for a Dana 80 that’s 10” wider.

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Looking good.

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Haven’t made much progress and behind on schedule. Got married and went on a 10 day honeymoon so that pretty much ate up the month of June. I started working on mounting the cab and came up with these bolt on cab mounts. Goal is to have the truck done in the next 2 weeks.

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Took a few minutes to tear down the front of the Cummins engine to check on the “killer dowl pin” that they use during assembly to align the front gear cover to the engine block. The dowl pin can come out and fall into the gear drive and ruin the whole motor. I found mine had backed out about 3/8” so it was well on its way to destruction. I knocked it back in and made a hold down tab for it so it won’t be an issue in the future.

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Neat build!

Will you go back to a flatbed?

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Yes I plan on going back with the flatbed that was on it but I was planning on cutting it down to a 12' bed. The C30 frame wheelbase is 14" shorter than the C50 frame and I don't want the flatbed hanging way off the frame. Figured a 12' bed would make it easier to drive around also and get in and out of parking lots. I plan on driving this thing a bunch once its done.

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Unbelievably stupid that they didn't do this at the factory. 1st time I heard about this I couldn't believe it and it still is a source of confusion.


Anyway love the truck. I am on the hunt for that grill I love that thing.

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I'm along for the show... LOOKS GREAT what You have done so far.

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Just found this build & I'm joining the list & waiting for progress updates.
Cool truck.

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I like the color choice on the wheels! It really looks great. Yeah, the KDP issue can really ruin your wallet.

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Busted my ass last week trying to get it done for a local car show my friends and I put on. Didnt make it. Here’s how she sits now with all new front end parts, 3” drop spindles and 4” drop shackle kit. Can’t wait to get it done and drive this thing.

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Ended up with 833 cars, trucks,and bikes at the show. I took my panel and set up a booth to sell my metal stuff.

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The truck is looking sweet! I hate missing dead lines I set for myself too! 833, that is a huge show! Great work!

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After some very frustrating nights of trying to get it to start with no success I started over with the fuel system. I had swapped over the lines from the donor. Upon further checking I found a collapsed rubber line. I made new lines and it instantly started. Now I have to go through and cut up the donor truck harness and make it all work inside the truck. I generally like using the donor vehicle wiring harness, fuse box, etc during the swap to make life easy. Only have to wire up the lights and the ignition switch. I also made some gas tank hanger strap pieces.

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I am using the donor trucks plastic fuel tank as well. It tucks up under the cab partially and fits really well. I made some mounts for it.