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69C40/build
I thought I'd share a shop project we started in oct! We got a 1969 C40 to build as a tow vehicle! This is the chassis we will be using it's a 1986 motor home chassis that we shortened 12' to a wheelbase of 120"...
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We have the rear flares mounted!
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This truck has four wheel disc brakes independent front suspension it will get a 6.6 Duramax and Allison transmission
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Re: 69C40/build
Did it come with four wheel disc brakes or did you convert it? I have a 69 C6500 I want to remove the air brakes from..... all rotted away.
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C10-72 II I got lucky the chassis I got had a Dana70 rearend with disc breaks! It had 10 lug hubs all around!
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What are you going to have for a drivetrain?
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Very cool build! I gotta tag along for this....
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I'm in for this one
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I just picked up a 6.6 DMax & 6speed Allison!
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Got the transmission! 6 speed Allison with 37k miles... The 6.6 DMax will be here soon!
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Re: 69C40/build
Really!.... How are you going to get any work done with a cool ride like that lurking in the shop.
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I know right! @notsolo at this point in my life it's time for some real fun!
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Now we have a motor!
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Here's a group photo! I'm really looking forward to finishing this one!
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We installed the 6.6 DMax & Allison today!
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I am in for the ride on this build
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Hi Larry, ya were excited about this one too! This is the first heavy truck we've built.
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I'm in!
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Productive day! Any pics of the mounts?
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I will soon Doug I'm still finishing up the details!
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Any updates?
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