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Old 10-22-2014, 08:47 AM   #1
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61 c30 1ton 9ft bed build

Hello everyone this is my first post to the site I am a prod owner of a 1961 c30 apache. found this gem on e-bay out of Harrisburg PA about 6 hrs east of me. I FELL IN LOVE! I hauled her home and instantly wanted to get busy. so we tried to fire her up but were unsuccessful at first, but after a new rebuilt carb we had her fired up man nothing beats the sound of a 235. I hit the brake pedal straight to the floor but much to my surprise all it took was a 50$ master cylinder!!!!! I could not believe the lines were good and needed no attention! So I came to realize this project is working with me for once not against me. Its like the truck was enjoying the attention. Soooooo I drove it around town the rest of the day as you can imagine. Then straight into the garage to get busy! here are some pics
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Old 10-22-2014, 08:49 AM   #2
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Old 10-22-2014, 10:17 AM   #3
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Re: 61 c30 1ton 9ft bed build

BBW!!!
Looks like a solid start!
and welcome aboard!!!
We like pics…
What are your plans?
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Old 10-22-2014, 10:31 AM   #4
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Re: 61 c30 1ton 9ft bed build

thanks I am exited and have a pretty good plan for her. I am a huge marine guy I collect antique and vintage outboard motors. my plan is to turn this into a marine service truck and build a rack to haul the engines in the back and maybe find an old wooden boat to display being pulled behind. Im not doing a frame off ground up restoration but more of a preservation. Im keeping the 235 and the 4 spd redoing the bed floor in wood, some minor rust fixes, polishing the stainless, and a red and cream accent paint job and she will be just right.
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Old 10-22-2014, 07:45 PM   #5
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Re: 61 c30 1ton 9ft bed build

Neat! Not many of the big stepside trucks around.
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Old 10-23-2014, 11:31 AM   #6
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Re: 61 c30 1ton 9ft bed build

Very cool! I hope to own one of those big steppers soon to!
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Old 12-13-2014, 04:48 PM   #7
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Looks cool, was wondering if a duel wheel axle would bolt up to that without modification?
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Old 12-13-2014, 05:32 PM   #8
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Re: 61 c30 1ton 9ft bed build

Very cool! Welcome to the forum!
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Re: 61 c30 1ton 9ft bed build

Nice find! I'm in need of a 9ft stepside bed only...if anyone knows where I can find one please feel free to hit me up with the info...I love the old school truck community!
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