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NITRO1977 · 02-04-2012, 07:36 PM

Hello everyone. I have been trolling the board for a while now, and have seen some pretty cool trucks. After selling off my 2001 duramax truck, and my 84 cucv I had a need for another truck. Enter a 1989 chevy c2500 3+3. I have always wanted a 4wd crew cab but was unable to find one in my budget. So I decided to buy the 2wd and convert it to 4wd and a short wheelbase. I removed the rear bed.....and rear frame

. The axles were some that I had picked up from a friend. Front is a 78 ford hp60 stuffed with 4.56 gears, 35spline dana 70 stubs, dodge knuckles, chevy outers, warn premiums, and the bottom has been shaved. The rear is a van 14 bolt with 4.56's, a detroit, and custom disc brakes in the form of dana 60 calipers and brackets.

NITRO1977 · 02-04-2012, 07:41 PM

Rear suspension is comprised of 63" leafs with a shackle flip. Front is a custom 52" conversion (I will be replacing the crappy front springs with new ones). I recently aquired a 93 5.9 cummins with 90k on it to fill the engine bay

. The plan is to build a 47rh transmission and put a late model transfer case behind it.

NITRO1977 · 02-04-2012, 07:42 PM

Pic of the front hangers I built.

yousesteers · 02-04-2012, 08:34 PM

Looks good I have 4:56 in my 84 with the cummins/NV4500 and it needs another overdrive will run about 60mph

NITRO1977 · 02-04-2012, 08:40 PM

What size tires are you running?

STOCKISH · 02-05-2012, 11:42 AM

Would like to see more of this truck.

Devillusion · 02-05-2012, 02:12 PM

subscribed.....interesting.

rocking chevy · 02-05-2012, 07:32 PM

looks good, how much lift do you have?

NITRO1977 · 02-05-2012, 08:00 PM

I think its about 5" right now. It will probably end up with 4" once the diesel goes in, and the truck is fully dressed.

NITRO1977 · 02-07-2012, 09:44 PM

Ok...not any physical progress to report, but I think I have most of my info on the transmission. I still need to decide which converter I am going to run though. I am going to try to get the old engine out this weekend if I have time after working on the pull truck. Does anybody know what would be a good durable frame coating that will hold up to the corrosive environment here in maine? I have heard good and bad about por15. I would like it to hold up well, but not cost a fortune....if at all possible. More pics too come soon.

NITRO1977 · 02-07-2012, 09:49 PM

Heres whats been keeping me busy this week....06 duramax. I installed head studs, turbo, injectors, cp3, and a bunch of other cool parts.

AntiGov · 02-07-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NITRO1977

Ok...not any physical progress to report, but I think I have most of my info on the transmission. I still need to decide which converter I am going to run though. I am going to try to get the old engine out this weekend if I have time after working on the pull truck. Does anybody know what would be a good durable frame coating that will hold up to the corrosive environment here in maine? I have heard good and bad about por15. I would like it to hold up well, but not cost a fortune....if at all possible. More pics too come soon.

check out RUST BULLET , im starting to use this now on my crew, sprayed under side of bed while off for paint, also had a guy sand blast my battery trays and some misc other stuff and i sprayed those today. it does not require top coat for uv protection but im going to finish coat in a satin black as the rust bullet is silver color.....from what i researched the rust bullet requires less prep and holds up better than por15.......ordered mine from summit...

joe231 · 02-08-2012, 03:07 AM

Nice start!!

More info and pics on the 14 bolt with Dana 60 brackets and calipers please?
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NITRO1977 · 02-08-2012, 09:19 PM

The 14 bolt brakes are pretty simple..They use factory dana 60 front calipers and brackets. My friend made up a couple of weld on rings for the housing that accept the caliper brackets. The rotors are also dana 60 front.

**Corts60** · 02-08-2012, 10:01 PM

Do you have pics/info on how the duramax is bolted up?

joe231 · 02-08-2012, 10:20 PM

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Do you have pics/info on how the duramax is bolted up?

I thin the D-Max is in a newer truck, I'm guessing the '01 in his sig...
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NITRO1977 · 02-09-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Corts60

Do you have pics/info on how the duramax is bolted up?

The duramax isn't in my truck..its just a customers vehicle. I wish it was in mine though.....way out of my price range right now.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-09-2012, 09:13 PM

Nice project! On the torque converter, I'd go with a DPC. I can get you a price on one if you like. Also, nice job on the spring hangers. Very nice.

STOCKISH · 02-11-2012, 04:33 PM

Looks cool man, any progress?

yjheep · 02-11-2012, 04:55 PM

Looks good, im building a similar truck but after 8 months of looking for a good short bed i gave up and went long bed. I thought i would share some info with you on amount of sag with the cummins, Im running heavy lift springs in the front and i lost almost 2 inches in the front with the cummins over the 454. i built custom hangers and shackles to correct it. look for my build thread to be up in the next few days. im about half way into it.

yousesteers · 02-11-2012, 06:43 PM

I am running 265/75/16 right now I lost about 1/2 inch of hiegth from the 350 to the cummins and my springs need replaced.

NITRO1977 · 02-11-2012, 09:24 PM

Not much progress lately, but that will change this week. I just finished up 3 duramax jobs, and i will have a little breather. I actually got rid of the front hubs that were on the truck a little while back, and I am in the shop right now putting my new ones together. Hopefully I can get them on the truck tomorrow so it is rolling again. Next I am going to pull the front clip off, and yank the motor/tranny so I can mock up the engine. Pics coming soon.....Thanks for all the comments.

Jason

NITRO1977 · 02-11-2012, 09:32 PM

Teaser pic.....

NITRO1977 · 02-12-2012, 05:21 PM

Man it is cold out.......gotta love single digits. Anyway, I braved the cold today and got my hubs back on. The truck will be back in the garage tomorrow for the nose dissassembly.

NITRO1977 · 02-13-2012, 12:55 PM

Its back in the shop

Nose is pulled, wiring disconnected, and the engine/ tranny will be out today. I'm hoping to get the engine crossmember done tomorrow. After that I need to pull the cab so I can finish up the frame, and send it out for blasting.

02-04-2012, 07:36 PM	#1
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Hello everyone. I have been trolling the board for a while now, and have seen some pretty cool trucks. After selling off my 2001 duramax truck, and my 84 cucv I had a need for another truck. Enter a 1989 chevy c2500 3+3. I have always wanted a 4wd crew cab but was unable to find one in my budget. So I decided to buy the 2wd and convert it to 4wd and a short wheelbase. I removed the rear bed.....and rear frame . The axles were some that I had picked up from a friend. Front is a 78 ford hp60 stuffed with 4.56 gears, 35spline dana 70 stubs, dodge knuckles, chevy outers, warn premiums, and the bottom has been shaved. The rear is a van 14 bolt with 4.56's, a detroit, and custom disc brakes in the form of dana 60 calipers and brackets. Attached Images __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-04-2012, 07:41 PM	#2
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Rear suspension is comprised of 63" leafs with a shackle flip. Front is a custom 52" conversion (I will be replacing the crappy front springs with new ones). I recently aquired a 93 5.9 cummins with 90k on it to fill the engine bay . The plan is to build a 47rh transmission and put a late model transfer case behind it. __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-04-2012, 07:42 PM	#3
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Pic of the front hangers I built. Attached Images __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-04-2012, 08:34 PM	#4
yousesteers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris, MO Posts: 290	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Looks good I have 4:56 in my 84 with the cummins/NV4500 and it needs another overdrive will run about 60mph __________________ Clint Youse Paris, MO 1984 Chevrolet 3+3 K30 with Cummins 1966 IH Scout has been a work in progress for 16 yrs

02-04-2012, 08:40 PM	#5
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed What size tires are you running? __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-05-2012, 11:42 AM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Would like to see more of this truck. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-05-2012, 02:12 PM	#7
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed subscribed.....interesting. __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

02-05-2012, 07:32 PM	#8
rocking chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 262	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed looks good, how much lift do you have?

02-05-2012, 08:00 PM	#9
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed I think its about 5" right now. It will probably end up with 4" once the diesel goes in, and the truck is fully dressed. __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-07-2012, 09:44 PM	#10
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Ok...not any physical progress to report, but I think I have most of my info on the transmission. I still need to decide which converter I am going to run though. I am going to try to get the old engine out this weekend if I have time after working on the pull truck. Does anybody know what would be a good durable frame coating that will hold up to the corrosive environment here in maine? I have heard good and bad about por15. I would like it to hold up well, but not cost a fortune....if at all possible. More pics too come soon. __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-07-2012, 09:49 PM	#11
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Heres whats been keeping me busy this week....06 duramax. I installed head studs, turbo, injectors, cp3, and a bunch of other cool parts. Attached Images __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-08-2012, 03:07 AM	#13
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Nice start!! More info and pics on the 14 bolt with Dana 60 brackets and calipers please? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-08-2012, 09:19 PM	#14
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed The 14 bolt brakes are pretty simple..They use factory dana 60 front calipers and brackets. My friend made up a couple of weld on rings for the housing that accept the caliper brackets. The rotors are also dana 60 front. __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-08-2012, 10:01 PM	#15
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02-09-2012, 09:13 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Nice project! On the torque converter, I'd go with a DPC. I can get you a price on one if you like. Also, nice job on the spring hangers. Very nice. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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02-11-2012, 04:33 PM	#19
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Looks cool man, any progress? __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

02-11-2012, 04:55 PM	#20
yjheep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: st. louis mo Posts: 58	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Looks good, im building a similar truck but after 8 months of looking for a good short bed i gave up and went long bed. I thought i would share some info with you on amount of sag with the cummins, Im running heavy lift springs in the front and i lost almost 2 inches in the front with the cummins over the 454. i built custom hangers and shackles to correct it. look for my build thread to be up in the next few days. im about half way into it.

02-11-2012, 06:43 PM	#21
yousesteers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris, MO Posts: 290	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed I am running 265/75/16 right now I lost about 1/2 inch of hiegth from the 350 to the cummins and my springs need replaced. __________________ Clint Youse Paris, MO 1984 Chevrolet 3+3 K30 with Cummins 1966 IH Scout has been a work in progress for 16 yrs

02-11-2012, 09:24 PM	#22
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Not much progress lately, but that will change this week. I just finished up 3 duramax jobs, and i will have a little breather. I actually got rid of the front hubs that were on the truck a little while back, and I am in the shop right now putting my new ones together. Hopefully I can get them on the truck tomorrow so it is rolling again. Next I am going to pull the front clip off, and yank the motor/tranny so I can mock up the engine. Pics coming soon.....Thanks for all the comments. Jason __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-11-2012, 09:32 PM	#23
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Teaser pic..... Attached Images __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-12-2012, 05:21 PM	#24
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Man it is cold out.......gotta love single digits. Anyway, I braved the cold today and got my hubs back on. The truck will be back in the garage tomorrow for the nose dissassembly. __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

02-13-2012, 12:55 PM	#25
NITRO1977 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WINDSOR, ME Posts: 41	Re: 89 resto-mod crew cab short bed Its back in the shop Nose is pulled, wiring disconnected, and the engine/ tranny will be out today. I'm hoping to get the engine crossmember done tomorrow. After that I need to pull the cab so I can finish up the frame, and send it out for blasting. Attached Images __________________ 89 2wd crew converted to shortbed 4wd, cummins swap (in progress), 63" rears w/shackle flip, 52" fronts, hp dana 60 front w/ 35spline outers/ high steer, van width 14 bolt rear w/ dana 60 calipers, brackets, rotors, 4.56, and detroit.

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