Dumptruck Dolly

[Advanced Design]

Cool project. Tagging along for more. Neat dirt movers in the background too.

Dumb question...is the bed hydraulic lift? I didn't see the pump and reservoir.

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Cool project. Tagging along for more. Neat dirt movers in the background too.

Dumb question...is the bed hydraulic lift? I didn't see the pump and reservoir.

Electric over hydraulic. Here’s a pic of the pump in front of the passenger side rear tires.

...and having dirt movers is a blast (and not a bad investment as I seem to get my money 💰 out of them when jobs are completed)...

[68Gold/white]

I had a 67 Bel Air when in high school. lived in Northwest Iowa. My car was only one on block that would start in extreme cold. When I tore the 283 down years later, all the rings were stuck in the ring lands, yes it had an oil usage problem, before rebuild...no wonder my engine cranked when others would not...

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by 68gold/white

i had a 67 bel air when in high school. Lived in northwest iowa. My car was only one on block that would start in extreme cold. When i tore the 283 down years later, all the rings were stuck in the ring lands, yes it had an oil usage problem, before rebuild...no wonder my engine cranked when others would not...

🤣😂😁

[fishnixon]

I am looking to purchase a seat cover and dash pad in the fawn color such as in this picture that I borrowed from SoCoC10... looking at the major suppliers for our trucks, I'm not finding this color listed. Is it under another name? I looked in the 1966 years as well and did not find "fawn". Suggestions of where I could get this color? The seat cover DOES NOT have to be Houndstooth like the pic. Thanks

[fishnixon]

Does anyone have connections for a “Fawn” dashpad and seat cover? I continue to look and call suppliers for these items.

[fishnixon]

Hopefully I am gaining ground on my “Fawn” interior quest. Thought I’d share the progress, and this is not an endorsement. This company is going to send me three swatches...2 different Fawn colors and a Champagne color...see color charts...I am crossing my fingers.

[collin70k/20]

Just read through the whole thread, awesome build I love the old c30s
. Nice job man!

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by collin70k/20

Just read through the whole thread, awesome build I love the old c30s
. Nice job man!

Thanks...stayed tuned. It might be a few weeks because of the amount of snow as it is buried.

[Advanced Design]

The picture of the three trucks is a good one. Nice find! Love that roll back too. Did you build that one?

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

The picture of the three trucks is a good one. Nice find! Love that roll back too. Did you build that one?

Yes, I built it over many years...small block to big block swap, disc brakes and much more...original color.

[BlueBullet]

Sweet!! Let the fun begin!! Can't wait to watch the transformation.

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by BlueBullet

Sweet!! Let the fun begin!! Can't wait to watch the transformation.

Thanks...I wish I could make this the only thing happening in my life...but it’ll come along.

[fishnixon]

Not the greatest picture, but since the snow bank has receded, I found the big bumper that will house my winch and carry a big snow plow...

[CG]

So Im not even close to knowing how this works ... Do you take the spring mounts from K20 and just line everything up so the wheels are centered in the wheel wells on the future K30? I know there is more to it than that, but is that the basics? What all else are you going to have to do to the front area to make it 4x4 compatible? Aren't 4x4 engine cross members different? What about rear gears matching the new front axel? And how about the C30 style wheels, do they just bolt to the 3/4 ton axel like any 8 lug wheel would? Are you changing out the dually rear or keeping it?

I know, a bunch of questions haha! I have a C30 and extra 3/4 ton running gear. The cab is spoken for but I have another and an extra cab light roof. Probably nothing I would ever do, but I'm really cleaning house right now and I have a just in case pile lol.

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by CG

So Im not even close to knowing how this works ... Do you take the spring mounts from K20 and just line everything up so the wheels are centered in the wheel wells on the future K30? I know there is more to it than that, but is that the basics? What all else are you going to have to do to the front area to make it 4x4 compatible? Aren't 4x4 engine cross members different? What about rear gears matching the new front axel? And how about the C30 style wheels, do they just bolt to the 3/4 ton axel like any 8 lug wheel would? Are you changing out the dually rear or keeping it?

I know, a bunch of questions haha! I have a C30 and extra 3/4 ton running gear. The cab is spoken for but I have another and an extra cab light roof. Probably nothing I would ever do, but I'm really cleaning house right now and I have a just in case pile lol.

1. Yes, using K20 spring mounts and putting them on Dolly.

2. I have to separate the transfer case and it’s support and bolt it up to Dolly’s 4speed. It’s the drive shafts that have me concerned...might have to get some made up...don’t know yet, but this is solvable.

3. For now, I am keeping the 292 6 cylinder. This means when removing Dolly’s 2wd setup, I will cut the main crossmember but leaving enough to keep the motor mounts and engine where they are. Stay tuned on that one.

4. I’ll make sure the front gears will match the rear in due time...not a big deal.

5.Keeping the C30 bud wheels will require a housing that will go over the axle/wheel ends...hard to describe right now, and I’ll cross that bridge and learn about it at the same time.

6. I am keeping the Dually rear end.

[rustytruck50]

Looks great! Like your new C50

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Looks great! Like your new C50

Thank you...also hung some mud flaps, painted the box, added radio antenna...pictures to come

...I had to put some of my $$$ stash into wheels and tires on the C50 to make it safe to drive. I have some cool ideas IMO for the big dumper, and will document it at some time.

[mattfranklin]

You're growing quite a nice fleet of vehicles. Also, nice trick with the aluminum foil as masking material before paint. Beautiful results, too.

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by mattfranklin

You're growing quite a nice fleet of vehicles. Also, nice trick with the aluminum foil as masking material before paint. Beautiful results, too.

Thank you... yes, it applies pretty quick and holds well. Fast and easy.

Hopefully the fleet will start to combine into one or two real nice trucks. The yellow 72 Chevy is a real drivetrain keeper… 402 big block with factory air, disc brakes and tilt column. That one should be fun as well. I do have to get to my short box that is on the rack inside the garage first.

[fishnixon]

Cleaned up Dolly, put on some side boards for the dump box. Check out how nice the floor of the box is.

[fishnixon]

Here’s Dolly’s partner. 1972 Chevy C50, 4yd box, 350 sb with camelback heads, 4 speed+2speed rearend. New 22.5” one piece wheels with new 10.00 drives and steers...The crooked bumper is because the bottom bolts of the bumper aren’t there, a previous owner issue, so I’ll have to press that heavy beast into position and bolt it.

[fishnixon]

I did not make it to the car show...with the temps dropping below freezing, I had to get my heavy equipment in their yard positions for plowing. I don’t like running the big stuff when it’s real cold because 1. I don’t have to...and 2. Things break when cold/hydraulics etc...

[rustytruck50]

Lookin' good!!!!!!

[fishnixon]

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Lookin' good!!!!!!

Thanks!