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**fishnixon** · 10-20-2021, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Nice! Congratulations to Dolly and you!

Thank you

**rustytruck50** · 10-19-2021, 08:42 AM

Dolly looks great! Your hard work definitely shows!

**72 tigger** · 10-19-2021, 06:00 PM

Lovin’ Dolly!

**fishnixon** · 10-20-2021, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Lovin’ Dolly!

Thanks again.

**fishnixon** · 10-20-2021, 08:36 PM

I love it that I have garage space again, now that I can move Dolly in and out for work. Next up is exhaust and front bumper. Then a fine tuning of systems. I’ve got a way to go, but feeling good. Thanks everyone for the encouragement!

**fishnixon** · 04-26-2022, 08:24 PM

The snow is retreating, finally. I made time to work on the bench seat. Found these authentic south of the border blankets online, and wrapped ‘em around each section. I like it!

**fishnixon** · 10-20-2021, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Dolly looks great! Your hard work definitely shows!

Thanks so much…

Mike Bradbury · 04-27-2022, 11:36 AM

One thing I have wondered about dump trucks and their mechanisms is the geometry of them. Some are scissor like your version and some are just a straight push with no scissor action. Is the scissor for better ratio? Or is it to compress the space needed for the hydraulics? The non scissor type seem to need longer rams and a bigger reservoir. For instance your roll back seems to be a straight push and Dolly has a scissor.

**fishnixon** · 04-29-2022, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Bradbury

One thing I have wondered about dump trucks and their mechanisms is the geometry of them. Some are scissor like your version and some are just a straight push with no scissor action. Is the scissor for better ratio? Or is it to compress the space needed for the hydraulics? The non scissor type seem to need longer rams and a bigger reservoir. For instance your roll back seems to be a straight push and Dolly has a scissor.

Good question…I never thought about it during the purchase of either this dump box or the rollback…I purchased them because “they were available”. For the rollback, it makes sense to me for the straight push because of the coupled motion that can happen with the elevation pistons and the lengthening piston. The scissor sure is balanced on Dolly and it elevates to near 80 degrees! My white C50 dumptruck is a multilevel straight piston to get its height.

Thanks for looking in on the project!

**fishnixon** · 09-22-2022, 08:59 PM

Back at it! Changed high hump tunnel cover for the 4wd shift lever, did a little seam sealer, and prepped the new rubber floor for cutting.

**fishnixon** · 09-22-2022, 09:04 PM

New shifter boots and door sill plates to go with the new rubber flooring. 👍

**72 tigger** · 09-22-2022, 10:00 PM

The improvements keep coming!

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-28-2022, 12:14 PM

Looking great! I love the seat cover.

**fishnixon** · 09-29-2022, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looking great! I love the seat cover.

Thanks…the colors work pretty well adding some vibrance to the worn look of Dolly’s paint.

**fishnixon** · 09-30-2022, 08:35 PM

The before picture.

**fishnixon** · 09-30-2022, 08:36 PM

Some undercoating.

**fishnixon** · 09-30-2022, 08:41 PM

Tedious, yet it turned out ok.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-01-2022, 12:06 PM

That looks like a Warn winch bumper.

**72 tigger** · 10-01-2022, 12:31 PM

Like the bumper. What project is conjuring?

**fishnixon** · 10-01-2022, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Like the bumper. What project is conjuring?

Thanks

‘71 Chevy K20 is going to get this Gen 1 5.9 Cummins…that nice cab will go there.

**regan wilson** · 10-01-2022, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fishnixon

Thanks

‘71 Chevy K20 is going to get this Gen 1 5.9 Cummins…that nice cab will go there.

Awesome.

**fishnixon** · 10-02-2022, 07:12 PM

Solid 5/16” angle iron. 27” long and I cut it in half. I have about a dozen more of these and have been waiting to use them up. I put them on so that the rear of the blue bracket was up against the front leaf spring shackle, and moved it a “smidge” away from it.

**fishnixon** · 10-01-2022, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

That looks like a Warn winch bumper.

Yes it is…I have a Warn winch (early original) on my ‘68 chevy car hauler and is STRONG…I have a new winch that’ll hopefully fit without mods for this truck.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-01-2022, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fishnixon

Yes it is…I have a Warn winch (early original) on my ‘68 chevy car hauler and is STRONG…I have a new winch that’ll hopefully fits without mods for this truck.

Love it, dual purpose bumper

junksaver · 10-08-2023, 08:16 PM

That is one beautiful truck. Great job on your conversion and restoration.

10-19-2021, 08:42 AM	#2
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Dolly looks great! Your hard work definitely shows! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

10-19-2021, 06:00 PM	#3
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,222	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Lovin’ Dolly! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

10-20-2021, 08:36 PM	#5
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 537	Re: Dumptruck Dolly I love it that I have garage space again, now that I can move Dolly in and out for work. Next up is exhaust and front bumper. Then a fine tuning of systems. I’ve got a way to go, but feeling good. Thanks everyone for the encouragement!

04-26-2022, 08:24 PM	#6
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 537	Re: Dumptruck Dolly The snow is retreating, finally. I made time to work on the bench seat. Found these authentic south of the border blankets online, and wrapped ‘em around each section. I like it! Attached Images Last edited by fishnixon; 04-26-2022 at 10:06 PM.

04-27-2022, 11:36 AM	#8
Mike Bradbury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego California Posts: 1,316	Re: Dumptruck Dolly One thing I have wondered about dump trucks and their mechanisms is the geometry of them. Some are scissor like your version and some are just a straight push with no scissor action. Is the scissor for better ratio? Or is it to compress the space needed for the hydraulics? The non scissor type seem to need longer rams and a bigger reservoir. For instance your roll back seems to be a straight push and Dolly has a scissor. __________________ I'd rather attempt something great and fail.. than try something ordinary and succeed. Norman Vincent Peale Project: Barn Raising http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414961 Project: 30 Be Low https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=830583

09-22-2022, 08:59 PM	#10
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 537	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Back at it! Changed high hump tunnel cover for the 4wd shift lever, did a little seam sealer, and prepped the new rubber floor for cutting. Attached Images

09-22-2022, 09:04 PM	#11
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 537	Re: Dumptruck Dolly New shifter boots and door sill plates to go with the new rubber flooring. 👍 Attached Images

09-22-2022, 10:00 PM	#12
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,222	Re: Dumptruck Dolly The improvements keep coming! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

09-28-2022, 12:14 PM	#13
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,920	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Looking great! I love the seat cover. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

09-30-2022, 08:35 PM	#15
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 537	Re: Dumptruck Dolly The before picture. Attached Images

09-30-2022, 08:36 PM	#16
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 537	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Some undercoating. Attached Images

09-30-2022, 08:41 PM	#17
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 537	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Tedious, yet it turned out ok. Attached Images

10-01-2022, 12:06 PM	#18
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,920	Re: Dumptruck Dolly That looks like a Warn winch bumper. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

10-01-2022, 12:31 PM	#19
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,222	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Like the bumper. What project is conjuring? __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

10-02-2022, 07:12 PM	#22
fishnixon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ely, Minnesota Posts: 537	Re: Dumptruck Dolly Solid 5/16” angle iron. 27” long and I cut it in half. I have about a dozen more of these and have been waiting to use them up. I put them on so that the rear of the blue bracket was up against the front leaf spring shackle, and moved it a “smidge” away from it. Attached Images



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10-08-2023, 08:16 PM	#25
junksaver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham NC Posts: 216	Re: Dumptruck Dolly That is one beautiful truck. Great job on your conversion and restoration. __________________ 68 4wd Stepside 69 2wd Stepside Project 71 2wd Blazer Project 72 2wd 3/4 Ton Project or Parts? 73 4wd Blazer

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