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67_C-30

04-17-2019 08:12 PM

Re: 1967 C-50 Dump truck Project

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Originally Posted by 71'tahoe (Post 8507246)

I agree with low gears! My 1992 Peterbilt 379 has 3:90's and a 9 speed. I mainly haul grain with it so pulling out of some of these midwest fields loaded to the max, I fully understand low gears.

I have a good friend who owns a tire shop and i'm going to have her look for tires. The ones on it are not bad per say but they are really old and I have experienced blow outs on steer axles and drive axles..Neither one are fun or safe.

Brakes seem soft. I'm going to take the wheels off soon and try to remove the drums and inspect them. I know it has two wheel cylinders per side. I'm not sure if I'll be able to even find rebuild kits for them. I believe I do have a bad line/leak somewhere. I plan to do a hydro boost swap soon to do away with the single pot master cylinder and vacuum booster. I'm basically planning for the worse, that's all.

The suspension I have a couple rusted U-bolts which are no issue but the one rear axle saddle is rusted in two. Ill post photos tomorrow.

I was talking with a friend today and I believe my new plan is to find a Top Kick/Kodiak that has similar length and do a cab and bed swap. I still plan to work the truck in it's current condition pending I find no real issues with the brakes and I can find a axle U-bolt saddle.

Lastly the main reason I bought the truck is because it's an old 1967 dump truck, I do not want to loose that part of the build. Sure I could just go buy a small dump truck and keep moving but it wouldn't be as cool as a 1967 C50 dump truck. I know to some it may not make a lick of sense but to me to be able to build a cool old usable dump that I can enter into the local car show or draw attention to my shop..why not?

:metal: That’s why this hobby is so cool. It ain’t gotta make sense!

71'tahoe

04-17-2019 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30 (Post 8509116)

:metal: That’s why this hobby is so cool. It ain’t gotta make sense!

:metal::flag:
Agreed. I know when I ask for advice or opinions on this board,That I will always have plenty of both.

71'tahoe

04-19-2019 11:35 PM

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So here are some of my current situations with the truck.
One of the ears is broke off. I have been welding for 24 years so I think I can fabricate another hole and then gusset the axle saddle and not have an issue,If I can't find a replacement. I'm curious if I could use a regular style U bolt and then use a flat plate on top of the springs.

71'tahoe

04-19-2019 11:36 PM

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I also have an oil or brake fluid leak.

71'tahoe

04-19-2019 11:38 PM

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This is why I'm thinking about running an air spring rear suspension. This spring pack looks like it has had several extra springs added to it. Of course I can always remove several springs.

71'tahoe

04-20-2019 08:35 AM

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I'm also hoping to find a good cab and front fenders/extensions. As you can see below My cab is a little far gone to save. I did figure out with a bit of trimming a one piece floor for a C10/20/30 will work but my kick panels are also gone as is the steering wheel floor bracing.

71'tahoe

04-20-2019 08:39 AM

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I don't know why these photos won't post right.. I rotated them when I uploaded them from my phone onto my computer.

1976gmc20

04-20-2019 10:42 AM

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Wow, looks like the engine, transmission, and bed/hoist is about all that's worth saving.

71'tahoe

04-20-2019 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 1976gmc20 (Post 8510604)

Wow, looks like the engine, transmission, and bed/hoist is about all that's worth saving.

I would agree to that. That's why I'm looking for another body. I bought it to redo. So with that said,I know I've seen trucks that are way worse than this one.

Pvmt-Pndr

04-24-2019 04:10 AM

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Since you're in Ohio. I came across a 69 C50 350/4speed with a nice body and flat bed on Facebook awhile back no engine in it at the time but the guy would reinstall it for $2500. It was a bit of a pain to find and I don't remember what town it was in but I know it's just north of Lynchburg. $1800 bought the truck the way it sat without the motor and if you bought it I'm sure you could sell off what you don't need. I'd be interested in the flatbed, extra cab and saddle tanks on it
https://oi1243.photobucket.com/album...208-181735.jpg

71'tahoe

04-24-2019 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pvmt-Pndr (Post 8512656)

I tried to find this truck but had no luck. Thanks for the heads up. Id like to have that small bunk also. Be nice to put that behind my 1977 359 Peterbilt.

CarolinaHD

04-25-2019 08:44 AM

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I might have a body for you for cheap near Charlotte, NC. I'm goin to look at a 1972 gmc 5500 for parts this weekend. If the body is in decent shape I'll let you know.

71'tahoe

05-19-2019 08:35 PM

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I ended up making a trip out to see DTKarst. I bought the cab,doors,and front end. Had a good trip with a couple friends and made a new one. Saw some cool stuff along the way. So 1800 miles later I'm ready to get busy.

Sorry for the sideways photo but I've been having issues with my phone importing photos and letting me edit them.

71'tahoe

06-06-2019 09:58 PM

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Had some time to spend on the Kansas Cab. Its in really good shape and will only need a few spots repaired before its gets bed lined and repainted.

71'tahoe

06-06-2019 10:00 PM

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I've tried to correct the photos but cant seem to figure out why they keep turning side ways.

71'tahoe

06-06-2019 10:02 PM

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I believe the cowl panels are the same between the C6500 and the C/10. We will see. I may repair the sides or replace the whole panel.

71'tahoe

06-06-2019 10:05 PM

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This hole doesn't look familiar.
Its the hole above the column mount. I'm frustrated with these sideways photos.

Pvmt-Pndr

06-07-2019 05:49 AM

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That's in really good shape considering it's age! Those rust spots all look easy to fix.

What is the lever for in the first picture you posted last night? The lever running across the transmission tunnel just behind the hole for the shifter. I'm still new to these old trucks and don't recall seeing that before.

71'tahoe

06-07-2019 06:25 AM

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I have more photos but I'm still trying to figure out why the photos are sideways. The body is in real good shape. The rusty areas are those you expect to be worn or rusted.

I believe those levers where for some kind of hydraulic controls.I know when I worked for a company building dump trucks years ago,we would use something similar. This truck was apart when I bought it and I didn't happen to ask. Thanks for checking out the build!

71'tahoe

11-16-2019 10:05 PM

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I have got a few things done on the truck since I last posted. I'm still trying to figure out why it's so hard to post photos. My computer keeps telling me the photos are insecure and wont let me upload them.

71'tahoe

11-17-2019 02:31 PM

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71'tahoe

11-17-2019 04:26 PM

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Here is old seats that were in the truck when I got it. Not sure what to say about this seat install..

71'tahoe

11-17-2019 04:51 PM

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Here is the floor after the seat removal. Its not bad but it is not the best.

71'tahoe

11-17-2019 04:52 PM

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A couple more. And yes that angle piece is keeping the door from sagging.

71'tahoe

11-17-2019 04:53 PM

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last couple of the bare floor for now.

71'tahoe

11-17-2019 05:23 PM

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I thought I'd try to fit an OBS seat in the truck. It's a little tall but I can cut the seat mounts down.

Pvmt-Pndr

11-17-2019 05:31 PM

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I have a problem uploading pictures sometimes too.

Looking good! I'm guessing it was sealed up either very well or not at all to allow the moisture to sit in there. I hope it's just surface rust you're going to have to deal with. Where was the truck from originally?

71'tahoe

11-18-2019 09:38 AM

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Not sealed up very well. The truck has a lot of rust. some of it is surface but most is deep rot. I went out to Kansas and bought the other cab and front end. It'll get swapped eventually but for now I'm trying to make this truck usable.

I bought the truck from central Ohio so i'm guessing it's been around that area for a while. It's rough. Some days I wish I had saved my money and other days I'm glad I'm saving another one from the scrapper.

71'tahoe

11-19-2019 09:47 PM

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My old manifold was cracked beyond repair so i had the intake sand blasted and
I painted it and the driver side of the engine GM blue. It's similar to the factory color but I think it needed to be a little more green. I found a replacement exhaust manifold and got it installed.

While I was at it I removed the valve cover, cleaned and painted it and reinstalled it prior to doing the intake/exhaust manifold.

71'tahoe

11-19-2019 09:50 PM

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I also started on the brake lines. The factory Rubber flex line had rotted through rendering the brakes useless. So I took the bulk head fitting off the frame and cleaned it before adding the new flex line. I then made a new cleaner/shorter line from the master cylinder to the flex line. Next I'll start replacing the other rotted lines.

71'tahoe

11-19-2019 10:17 PM

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Here's a few photos of the exhaust manifold. I'm not sure you can see where I had to clearance the manifold so the bolt could fit.

71'tahoe

11-19-2019 10:20 PM

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I needed to have the down pipe remade and the exhaust shop didn't have the roof clearance to get my truck in on his rack so i had to wing it for the most part.

71'tahoe

11-19-2019 10:22 PM

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Here is a few a shot of the factory exhaust and how I think it was originally routed. It was a mess when I got it.

Pvmt-Pndr

11-20-2019 03:12 AM

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Looking good!

71'tahoe

11-22-2019 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Pvmt-Pndr (Post 8630048)

Looking good!

Thanks. I'm trying to save this ole truck but some times it seems I'm fighting an uphill battle. I have video of the new exhaust but I can't seem to get it to load.

Pvmt-Pndr

11-23-2019 11:29 AM

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I uploaded my videos to YouTube then posted the link to my build thread.

71'tahoe

11-30-2019 05:23 PM

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Over the holiday I started working on replacing the brake lines and finished them up today. After a good soaking and some time I was able to get all 4 of the front bleeders loose. It was cold and wet today but I pushed through it. I was able to gravity bleed the front lines. The rears are rusted and they are currently soaking. Hopefully I'll get them loose and take the old girl for a short drive soon.

Pvmt-Pndr

11-30-2019 06:32 PM

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Looking good! Did you ever fix your axle u joint bracket? I have one that's also busted and I'm wondering if there is a place to get new from.

71'tahoe

11-30-2019 08:43 PM

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Looking good! Did you ever fix your axle u joint bracket? I have one that's also busted and I'm wondering if there is a place to get new from.

I did the axle saddle replaced. I bought them from a spring shop who I buy all my Peterbilt suspension parts from. They made new U bolts for me also. I can try to call them Monday and see if they have any more.

Airdirect

12-01-2019 11:08 PM

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Very impressive work! Looking good.

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