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outcast99 · 12-27-2017, 04:29 AM

Long time lurker, first time poster. I recently started truck driving and I've been driving out of different yards, so I needed to be portable. I bought me a 2013 28' travel trailer and my '14 Ram didn't like pulling it much so I set off on a 3/4-1 ton truck. I was gonna get a 2000 Chevy crew cab 2ws 1 ton for $700 like I wanted, but my Dad beat me to the deal so I found me a truck I liked better.

I am picking up a 1984 C30 diesel crew cab dually. I haven't taken delivery yet because the weather has been bad but soon... but anyways the truck has sat for 15 years or so, by what I'm told, and just needs glow plugs and batteries. I was skeptical so I made the 150 mile drive to check it out. It was literally love at first site. The previous owner was a truck driver before he passed away, My dad drove, and now I drive so its a sentimental truck to both me and the daughter that owns it now.

Has a Realistic CB fone, dual bench seats, nearly perfect bed, and very little rust/dents based off a quick inspection. 6.2 diesel, automatic, 2wd, DRW. Stoked to get it home soon, hopefully before Jan 1.

daddyjeep · 12-28-2017, 11:28 PM

Nice. Looks like a good solid start.

outcast99 · 01-04-2018, 12:06 PM

Sorry it’s been a few days since I said I’d upload more. I drive truck so I don’t always get a chance to get on here. So yesterday I got into the rear down phase. And almost got it to start. Both big steps! Luckily no major floor board rust, I’ll be able to undercoat and put carpet back in soon as I get new door seals and window seals.

LT7A · 01-07-2018, 05:56 PM

Cool CB phone. I like the truck. Looks like you're getting it cleaned up too. What is necessitating the teardown?

outcast99 · 01-08-2018, 01:38 PM

Well it sat for a long time in the washington wetness, the door and glass seals have let go so the carpet is ruined along with the padding. Knowing that, I figured the floorboards would be rusted through. Stripped it down to confirm they are rusted but only surface. Now I'm gonna get seals, undercoat, padding, and carpet, redo the seats (maybe buckets in front), and the headliner. This next check i'm getting batteries, oil change, flush the fluids... Lot of work!

aggie91 · 01-09-2018, 10:50 AM

Nice start on getting this truck back on the road.

Any changes/modifications to the truck or just get it fixed up and on the road?

outcast99 · 01-18-2018, 08:25 AM

Huge news! Little persuasion and a jump starter got the old girl running yesterday! Oh it was such a great feeling hearing the diesel rattle to life. Immediately after starting it, almost sounded like a rod knock but after inspection I found the upper ac compressor bracket broken and hitting the intake. Yanked it off and now it sounds awesome! Added 3 qts of ATF and ram it through the gears. This of course prompted me to drive it around the yard... ya I was sitting on a milk crate, and ya I don’t know the fuel level.// by t it felt so good to drive it around the circle driveway! ...then it ran out of fuel. Put 5 gallons in , stifled my excitement and put her away for the night.

aggie91 · 01-18-2018, 10:38 AM

Awesome, its a great feeling to bring one back to life!

outcast99 · 02-18-2018, 01:46 AM

Spent a lot of time today on the floor, and removed running boards also. Scuffed, acetone washed, wiped and undercoated

68Timber · 02-18-2018, 07:06 AM

Looks good!

daddyjeep · 02-19-2018, 02:01 PM

She's cleaning up good.

outcast99 · 02-23-2018, 07:17 AM

Went and got some new control arms for the ol girl tonight, made by So Low Street Suspension in Troutdale, OR.

Hopefully they'll work out, he tossed in some KYB Gas shocks also, along with drop springs. Just need to figure out the rear drop now. Managed to upload pics from when I drove it around a bit for more glam shots haha

MrBeast · 02-23-2018, 07:32 AM

Sweet truck man, I am a bit jealous!

Greenlee · 02-23-2018, 07:43 AM

Cool truck! For the leaking cab, you might want to inspect the seam sealer under the cowl. I’ve had a couple of trucks that leaked there.

Greenlee · 02-23-2018, 07:57 AM

Cool truck! For the leaking cab, you might want to inspect the seam sealer under the cowl. I’ve had a couple of trucks that leaked there.

outcast99 · 03-01-2018, 05:07 AM

Got the arms pressure washed today

then proceeded to wire wheel and paint with hammered copper to accent the trucks brown with gold flake

Thats all for today haha switching jobs to start hauling hay/fertilizer so that'll take some presidence

12-27-2017, 04:29 AM	#1
outcast99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7	C36: A Truckers truck! Long time lurker, first time poster. I recently started truck driving and I've been driving out of different yards, so I needed to be portable. I bought me a 2013 28' travel trailer and my '14 Ram didn't like pulling it much so I set off on a 3/4-1 ton truck. I was gonna get a 2000 Chevy crew cab 2ws 1 ton for $700 like I wanted, but my Dad beat me to the deal so I found me a truck I liked better. I am picking up a 1984 C30 diesel crew cab dually. I haven't taken delivery yet because the weather has been bad but soon... but anyways the truck has sat for 15 years or so, by what I'm told, and just needs glow plugs and batteries. I was skeptical so I made the 150 mile drive to check it out. It was literally love at first site. The previous owner was a truck driver before he passed away, My dad drove, and now I drive so its a sentimental truck to both me and the daughter that owns it now. Has a Realistic CB fone, dual bench seats, nearly perfect bed, and very little rust/dents based off a quick inspection. 6.2 diesel, automatic, 2wd, DRW. Stoked to get it home soon, hopefully before Jan 1. Last edited by outcast99; 12-27-2017 at 04:41 AM.

12-28-2017, 11:28 PM	#2
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Nice. Looks like a good solid start. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

01-04-2018, 12:06 PM	#3
outcast99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Sorry it’s been a few days since I said I’d upload more. I drive truck so I don’t always get a chance to get on here. So yesterday I got into the rear down phase. And almost got it to start. Both big steps! Luckily no major floor board rust, I’ll be able to undercoat and put carpet back in soon as I get new door seals and window seals.

01-07-2018, 05:56 PM	#4
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,507	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Cool CB phone. I like the truck. Looks like you're getting it cleaned up too. What is necessitating the teardown?

01-08-2018, 01:38 PM	#5
outcast99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Well it sat for a long time in the washington wetness, the door and glass seals have let go so the carpet is ruined along with the padding. Knowing that, I figured the floorboards would be rusted through. Stripped it down to confirm they are rusted but only surface. Now I'm gonna get seals, undercoat, padding, and carpet, redo the seats (maybe buckets in front), and the headliner. This next check i'm getting batteries, oil change, flush the fluids... Lot of work!

01-09-2018, 10:50 AM	#6
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Nice start on getting this truck back on the road. Any changes/modifications to the truck or just get it fixed up and on the road? __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-18-2018, 08:25 AM	#7
outcast99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Huge news! Little persuasion and a jump starter got the old girl running yesterday! Oh it was such a great feeling hearing the diesel rattle to life. Immediately after starting it, almost sounded like a rod knock but after inspection I found the upper ac compressor bracket broken and hitting the intake. Yanked it off and now it sounds awesome! Added 3 qts of ATF and ram it through the gears. This of course prompted me to drive it around the yard... ya I was sitting on a milk crate, and ya I don’t know the fuel level.// by t it felt so good to drive it around the circle driveway! ...then it ran out of fuel. Put 5 gallons in , stifled my excitement and put her away for the night.

01-18-2018, 10:38 AM	#8
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Awesome, its a great feeling to bring one back to life! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

02-18-2018, 01:46 AM	#9
outcast99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Spent a lot of time today on the floor, and removed running boards also. Scuffed, acetone washed, wiped and undercoated Last edited by outcast99; 02-18-2018 at 02:08 AM.

02-18-2018, 07:06 AM	#10
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Looks good! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-19-2018, 02:01 PM	#11
daddyjeep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Smethport, PA Posts: 1,213	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! She's cleaning up good. __________________ 85 K30 crew cab dually - Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=694939 87 Wrangler Rock Crawler - Reason for the project http://www.wranglerforum.com/f330/da...ld-122601.html 04 1500 crew cab http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=786514

02-23-2018, 07:17 AM	#12
outcast99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Went and got some new control arms for the ol girl tonight, made by So Low Street Suspension in Troutdale, OR. Hopefully they'll work out, he tossed in some KYB Gas shocks also, along with drop springs. Just need to figure out the rear drop now. Managed to upload pics from when I drove it around a bit for more glam shots haha

02-23-2018, 07:32 AM	#13
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Sweet truck man, I am a bit jealous! __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

02-23-2018, 07:43 AM	#14
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Cool truck! For the leaking cab, you might want to inspect the seam sealer under the cowl. I’ve had a couple of trucks that leaked there.

02-23-2018, 07:57 AM	#15
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Cool truck! For the leaking cab, you might want to inspect the seam sealer under the cowl. I’ve had a couple of trucks that leaked there.



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03-01-2018, 05:07 AM	#16
outcast99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 7	Re: C36: A Truckers truck! Got the arms pressure washed today then proceeded to wire wheel and paint with hammered copper to accent the trucks brown with gold flake Thats all for today haha switching jobs to start hauling hay/fertilizer so that'll take some presidence

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