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76 CCDRW...Cummins noises
- Thread starter 76zimmer
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So look at the body much? any unexpected or not seen rust?
I is excited to see how it goes this thing is gonna be one awesome tow rig.
Actually it's just gonna be awesome overall.
I is excited to see how it goes this thing is gonna be one awesome tow rig.
Actually it's just gonna be awesome overall.
The inner cab corners are rusty...haven't picked at them yet, maybe they will clean up ok with a blasting, or maybe they'll get replaced....time will tell on that, otherwise I think everything underneath the cab will be in good shape with a sandblasting and a paint job. the box is questionable on the floor, it looks like its taken some abuse (normal wear really for a one ton pickup that got used) but its dented quite a bit, and rusted/pitted from debris collecting and sitting in it. The front of the box will need replacement as its bowed from the cargo slamming into it.
I'm really looking forward to it Dean. I want to get a good day to pressure wash the frame outside, then I'll start working on getting the Cummins drivetrain settled in.
Mmmm chicken...
^^^ This guy is easily distracted.
True.
So did you weigh the body Dave?
So did you weigh the body Dave?
Man I wish I was closer. My bed on the white crew cab is perfect.
It would sure help me get a flatbed built.
Anyone wanna take a bed from Wyoming to Michigan?
It would sure help me get a flatbed built.
Anyone wanna take a bed from Wyoming to Michigan?
y5mgisi
1 ton status
Wait, Zim, are you doing a new bed? I'm confused. I must have missed something.
No no just wishing my time frame and location lined up a bit better. I'm gonna do a flatbed on my crew cab. But I need to get it running first. Dave's is a bit beat up. Mine is not.
actually a couple years away from NEEDING it....the body/paintwork won't get done until late 2017/2018. Mine is beat up and rusty pitted underneath, it could be refurbished, but at the expense of time.
Eric, how cherry is yours? how bout a dozen pics or so?
the plan right now is to try and make BB17. I could pick it up from you then, unless we can get a reasonable transport deal in the meantime.
No, I really have no idea....I used a floor jack and stacked 2x8's under the reinforced areas of the floor, and or cab mounting areas. It is still a complete cab, full interior, etc.
That is something I can work on getting a weight for it in the future, as I will have it on a rollaround cart and could possibly get it to some scales.
If its a pretty cherry box, fenders and all, I'm interested!
No just looking at a better option for when the time comes to do body and paint. Mine is a bit "used"!
can you get some real good pics of it Eric? including underneath where the box support rails are?
Eric, how cherry is yours? how bout a dozen pics or so?
the plan right now is to try and make BB17. I could pick it up from you then, unless we can get a reasonable transport deal in the meantime.
No, I really have no idea....I used a floor jack and stacked 2x8's under the reinforced areas of the floor, and or cab mounting areas. It is still a complete cab, full interior, etc.
That is something I can work on getting a weight for it in the future, as I will have it on a rollaround cart and could possibly get it to some scales.
Not out of the question, as we will probably be seeing both of you in the next 6 months or so. But that's quite an item to haul!
How badly do you want it, @76zimmer?
If its a pretty cherry box, fenders and all, I'm interested!
No just looking at a better option for when the time comes to do body and paint. Mine is a bit "used"!
can you get some real good pics of it Eric? including underneath where the box support rails are?
If Eric has a nice box ,Then you need to have it Dave! 
I've been working on Colby's Box for weeks and I'm sick of it!
I really wish is could go to the states and bring back some rust free body parts!
I've been working on Colby's Box for weeks and I'm sick of it!
I really wish is could go to the states and bring back some rust free body parts!
If Eric has a nice box ,Then you need to have it Dave!
I've been working on Colby's Box for weeks and I'm sick of it!
I really wish is could go to the states and bring back some rust free body parts!
Just make sure you don't come to our region looking for good body parts!
I shall take some pics Zim. It really is nice. guess I got a deadline for my flatbed build.
If Eric has a nice box ,Then you need to have it Dave!
I've been working on Colby's Box for weeks and I'm sick of it!
I really wish is could go to the states and bring back some rust free body parts!
I completely get what your saying Dean....many of us midwesterners and northeasters have to deal with the same issue, foking salt!
Just make sure you don't come to our region looking for good body parts!
cuz there isn't any!
much appreciated!
Body cart finished today, nice to have it mobile!
got the shop cleaned out, made room for the body on the storage side of the shop, where the Vette normally slumbers.
Body, engine, trans, and a few other items being stored in one stall, now I can work on the chassis in the working shop side.
Next up pressure washing the chassis and trial fitting the Cummins
got the shop cleaned out, made room for the body on the storage side of the shop, where the Vette normally slumbers.
Body, engine, trans, and a few other items being stored in one stall, now I can work on the chassis in the working shop side.
Next up pressure washing the chassis and trial fitting the Cummins
Lol
