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1982 Chevy K30 Dually

Tell me what you do on tires. I just bought a very similar truck but in a scottsdale with no a/c but 90k. I think I am going 235 85 16s maybe even retreads.
 
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I won't do retreads, but I am leaning towards 255/85r16 right now. Once I get the new starter installed, I will start looking closer at tires.
 
I won't do retreads, but I am leaning towards 255/85r16 right now. Once I get the new starter installed, I will start looking closer at tires.


I am only thinkin of them because I have had so many of my friends use them without any trouble.
 
Picked up new tires on Friday. Dean tire SXT MT LT255/85R16's on stock wheels.

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Ooooh, sexy.

Hey, sorry about that report. Guy seems to have disappeared.:dunno:
 
I installed a new gear reduction starter and a speedo cable today. Those were the only real issues keeping me from driving it everyday. I also removed a cassette player and a couple miles of extra wires. Some of the backyard wiring splices are going to need to be repaired properly before I am done. I still have the dash pad and bezel off to take measurements for a new gauge layout.

This summer I plan to replace the interior and change it over to grey buckets and some dirt friendly floors.
 
Very nice... Diggin' the new shoes...

You'll have to make it back down my way for a run or hit up Rim Rock for a camping trip...
 
Not a fan of the grandpa toppers but the truck still looks good!
 
Not a fan of the grandpa toppers but the truck still looks good!

It rains to much around here to not have some form of covered cargo area. Since I am selling the Suburban, I need it for hauling hay and the dogs now. But, I think this one actually looks good on the truck even though it was made for a newer model and isn't a perfect fit.
 
Spent the afternoon installing new glow plugs, vacuum pump, and alternator/ps belts. It nice to have a working defroster and have the truck start up instantly again.

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I put her to work today.

First we picked up 1.5 yards of gravel for filling some pot holes in the barn driveway. I think the operator added more than I expected. It should have been about 3500 lb on the top end, but he had my trailer bottomed out on the bump stops so I had to take the back roads back to the barn to drive slow.

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After that was unloaded, we headed back out for a load of shavings for horse bedding. This stuff was a lot easier on the trailer, even with it being full to the top of the lumber rack.

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But, on the way home with this load I noticed the alternator was no longer charging. The lower pivot bolt sheared off in the block and I had to pull the belt and drive home on the battery.
 
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