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**tkeduk8r** · 08-23-2019, 08:50 PM

Just picked this up.... 84 Custom Deluxe K30. Wanted it for the drivetrain for a 63 k30 build id like to do, but im really leaning toward putting it back on the road for a bit. Not crazy options, but not crazy molested either... what was standard ratio for a k30 with a 4speed. A spid says is GQ1??? Any ideas? Ill eventually take off diff covers and change gear oil and look for stampings on ring gear... any clue? Enjoy the pics...
Mike

**tkeduk8r** · 08-23-2019, 08:53 PM

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sweetk30 · 08-23-2019, 10:14 PM

i have heard of and seen ads for used with 3.73 . also military and some reg got 4.56 but almost all reg trucks were 4.10 in k30 setup . atleast in all the ones i have played with . and i have owned prob 12 or more dana 60 and more on 14ff .

LT7A · 08-24-2019, 01:07 AM

Cool truck! Up 'til now it looks like it's been looking for love in all the wrong places. Hopefully it convinces you to keep it together for a good long while. It's always great to see one of these get cleaned up and back on the road so keep us posted if you get the chance.

bigblock73 · 08-24-2019, 02:14 AM

K30’s are hard to find. Put some love into that thing and watch it’s value increase!

**tkeduk8r** · 08-24-2019, 09:57 AM

I have a box here for it, but debating if i should look for some good box sides. Started it last night, carb float is sticking, needs a carb kit, but no biggie there. Time is the issue at this point. Id love to use it for winter in its worker condition, but wife wants our master bathroom done, so weel see... last two years have been home remodel priorities over vehicles....
Mike

Dead Parrot · 08-24-2019, 10:22 AM

A working K30 sure would be useful to haul home those home remodeling supplies in the winter snows.

legendman · 08-24-2019, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

I have a box here for it, but debating if i should look for some good box sides. Started it last night, carb float is sticking, needs a carb kit, but no biggie there. Time is the issue at this point. Id love to use it for winter in its worker condition, but wife wants our master bathroom done, so weel see... last two years have been home remodel priorities over vehicles....
Mike

Nice K30, single rear wheel K30's getting kinda rare.

Do what I do, 50/50 50% of time spent on house and 50% time spent on cars and trucks. Then everyone is happy

SunSoaked · 08-24-2019, 11:36 PM

I'll buy those hubcaps?

AJC · 08-25-2019, 02:06 AM

The GM Heritage Center has vehicle information kits. Here's the 1984 Chevrolet Truck order sheet.

It looks like since its not a dually it's going to have 3.73 gears.

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LT7A · 08-25-2019, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

last two years have been home remodel priorities over vehicles....
Mike

Sounds like it's TRUCK TIME!

But don't get yourself in a bind at home. Maybe that fitty/fitty thing legendman suggested would work.

AJC · 08-25-2019, 06:40 PM

Also is that a lever lock?
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**tkeduk8r** · 08-25-2019, 07:05 PM

That gm heritage sheet is great!.... thank you!

Yes it is.... how do they work?

Mike

AJC · 08-25-2019, 09:30 PM

I reference those sheets a bit. Here's something else cool from there. 1984 Chevrolet Pickup Truck Brochure

A lever lock is used to lock the rear brakes. When released the brakes work normally. When in lock, it acts as a 1-way valve holding the rear brakes on after the petal is released. So to use it flip it to lock and press the brake petal. Once the petal is released the rear brakes should stay on. To take it off, push the brakes and flip it to release. If every thing is working the brakes should release once you stop pressing the petal.

There normally used as an extra safety device. Like wreckers, brush trucks and on trucks with a boom lift. There are probably other uses but those are the ones I know of. Also being from MN. My guess is it was used with gravity boxes(grain carts), for hold the truck well loading or when waiting inline at the elevator. With out knowing anything about the truck, it just gives off a farm truck vibe. As I'm not sure why else you have one.

**tkeduk8r** · 08-25-2019, 10:07 PM

So essentially a parking brake.... i did notice that the parking brake in cab was not able to be moved, aka fixed in place... ill have to investigate that a bit... thank you for sharing....
Mike

GM72K10 · 08-26-2019, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AJC

Also is that a lever lock?
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Yes. My 86 K30 has one. It was a Fire Truck mini pumper in a previous life and has a manual transmission.

legendman · 08-26-2019, 08:11 AM

Does it say Mico on that lever lock?

https://www.mico.com/brake-lock-trou...ing/lever-lock

There was a Mico lock in every wrecker I drove back in the day, except they were setup to lock all four wheels for winching.

stomper · 08-26-2019, 10:24 AM

That's a bruiser! Congrats on the find. I have an 83 (sig).

SunSoaked · 08-26-2019, 02:49 PM

It's also called a line lock. Used in drag racing to lock the front wheels during burnouts.
I have a TCI version in my K20. An excellent 2nd hand (foot) in manual trans vehicles mostly on inclines.

GM72K10 · 08-26-2019, 06:56 PM

Pull out Mico Lock

08-23-2019, 08:50 PM	#1
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	New to me 84 K30! Just picked this up.... 84 Custom Deluxe K30. Wanted it for the drivetrain for a 63 k30 build id like to do, but im really leaning toward putting it back on the road for a bit. Not crazy options, but not crazy molested either... what was standard ratio for a k30 with a 4speed. A spid says is GQ1??? Any ideas? Ill eventually take off diff covers and change gear oil and look for stampings on ring gear... any clue? Enjoy the pics... Mike Attached Images __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

08-23-2019, 08:53 PM	#2
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: New to me 84 K30! More Attached Images __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

08-23-2019, 10:14 PM	#3
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: New to me 84 K30! i have heard of and seen ads for used with 3.73 . also military and some reg got 4.56 but almost all reg trucks were 4.10 in k30 setup . atleast in all the ones i have played with . and i have owned prob 12 or more dana 60 and more on 14ff . __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

08-24-2019, 01:07 AM	#4
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,498	Re: New to me 84 K30! Cool truck! Up 'til now it looks like it's been looking for love in all the wrong places. Hopefully it convinces you to keep it together for a good long while. It's always great to see one of these get cleaned up and back on the road so keep us posted if you get the chance.

08-24-2019, 02:14 AM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: New to me 84 K30! K30’s are hard to find. Put some love into that thing and watch it’s value increase! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-24-2019, 09:57 AM	#6
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: New to me 84 K30! I have a box here for it, but debating if i should look for some good box sides. Started it last night, carb float is sticking, needs a carb kit, but no biggie there. Time is the issue at this point. Id love to use it for winter in its worker condition, but wife wants our master bathroom done, so weel see... last two years have been home remodel priorities over vehicles.... Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

08-24-2019, 10:22 AM	#7
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,472	Re: New to me 84 K30! A working K30 sure would be useful to haul home those home remodeling supplies in the winter snows.

08-24-2019, 11:36 PM	#9
SunSoaked Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 1,524	Re: New to me 84 K30! I'll buy those hubcaps?

08-25-2019, 02:06 AM	#10
AJC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Le Sueur MN Posts: 209	Re: New to me 84 K30! The GM Heritage Center has vehicle information kits. Here's the 1984 Chevrolet Truck order sheet. It looks like since its not a dually it's going to have 3.73 gears. __________________ AJC

08-25-2019, 06:40 PM	#12
AJC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Le Sueur MN Posts: 209	Re: New to me 84 K30! Also is that a lever lock? __________________ AJC

08-25-2019, 07:05 PM	#13
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: New to me 84 K30! That gm heritage sheet is great!.... thank you! Yes it is.... how do they work? Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

08-25-2019, 09:30 PM	#14
AJC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Le Sueur MN Posts: 209	Re: New to me 84 K30! I reference those sheets a bit. Here's something else cool from there. 1984 Chevrolet Pickup Truck Brochure A lever lock is used to lock the rear brakes. When released the brakes work normally. When in lock, it acts as a 1-way valve holding the rear brakes on after the petal is released. So to use it flip it to lock and press the brake petal. Once the petal is released the rear brakes should stay on. To take it off, push the brakes and flip it to release. If every thing is working the brakes should release once you stop pressing the petal. There normally used as an extra safety device. Like wreckers, brush trucks and on trucks with a boom lift. There are probably other uses but those are the ones I know of. Also being from MN. My guess is it was used with gravity boxes(grain carts), for hold the truck well loading or when waiting inline at the elevator. With out knowing anything about the truck, it just gives off a farm truck vibe. As I'm not sure why else you have one. __________________ AJC

08-25-2019, 10:07 PM	#15
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: New to me 84 K30! So essentially a parking brake.... i did notice that the parking brake in cab was not able to be moved, aka fixed in place... ill have to investigate that a bit... thank you for sharing.... Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

08-26-2019, 10:24 AM	#18
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,695	Re: New to me 84 K30! That's a bruiser! Congrats on the find. I have an 83 (sig). __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Gold White Fleetsides/Saddle

08-26-2019, 02:49 PM	#19
SunSoaked Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Yuma Arizona Posts: 1,524	Re: New to me 84 K30! It's also called a line lock. Used in drag racing to lock the front wheels during burnouts. I have a TCI version in my K20. An excellent 2nd hand (foot) in manual trans vehicles mostly on inclines. Last edited by SunSoaked; 08-26-2019 at 02:49 PM. Reason: Blooper pooper



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