Lets see those C/K30's....

[GonicGM]

This is neither a C or K 30 but hopefully I get a pass on it. Just acquired 1987 GMC V3500. I know what it is and also figured out what it was from day one. Here is some pertinent information for you to ponder:
style V30903
VIN 8th digit "N"
some option codes
YE9
NL2
E63
GT5
M20
R05
Z81

Bought it from same owner for nearly twenty years. New GM motor 7K ago. Oil undercoated every other year also for nearly twenty years. After inspecting for an hour or two, explained to prior owner things he did know about it's prior existence previous to those twenty years.

 

[86454K30]

TBI 454, I am keeping it as original as possible.

 

[Deuling]

I just bought this 88 V30 dually, Silverado but no motor. Going to be project but should turn out sweet. Going to do a 4" 255/85R16 BFG KM2's and ION polished dually wheels, new paint and trim.

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You should keep the wheels that it has on it. They look much better IMO.

 

[2toneZ]

Got mine this summer. Small block tbi, 4 spd, np205.

 

[86454K30]

You should keep the wheels that it has on it. They look much better IMO.

If those wheels were chrome dually wheels I would but, they are the simulators unfortunately.

 

[wetoolowdingbangow]

My favorite part of the 30s series is the orange lights on top of the cab...

that is all.

 

[Phil513]

My favorite part of the 30s series is the orange lights on top of the cab...

that is all.

Agreed. Clearance lights are badass.

 

[thatK30guy]

Agreed. Clearance lights are badass.

And the lights on the tailgate, too.

 

[GonicGM]

If those wheels were chrome dually wheels I would but, they are the simulators unfortunately.

My rig just came with simulators. To say I hate them is an understatement, loathe perhaps. Think about it.......simulator....Hmmmmm, (simulate, emulate, impersonate)...I don't think I want anything that would suggest simulate, emulate, impersonate, like hanging a copy of an Elvis impersonator on the wall!

I hate them but can't yet get rid of them. Wheels will look more scabby than if it never had any and I have brand new rubber.

 

[82355]

White paint is cheap.

Martin

 

[GonicGM]

White paint is cheap.

Martin

White paint over rust doesn't stay white for long. I'll have whites on it but a lot of prep work prior to, so they stay nice and white for a long time.

 

[GonicGM]

Was working on 87 V3500 today and had to move the 85 K30 to set a service pole so I figured what the heck, let's get 'em all together for a family photo of one ton 4x4's. See sig. for roster.

One tons R US

 

[thatK30guy]

That's cool of a group shot. I've wanted to do that with my 4 trucks and 2 chassis' but they're all tucked away in the 30x50 shop and only 1 door available to push them all back out of. Too much work.

 

[blowedupmotor87]

Some beautiful trucks in this thread!!! Wish mine was pretty, LOL! Here's my project '86:

Was filled with construction trash inside and out when I got it:

383, sm465, Np205

 

[Kay86K5]

This thread needs a bump just cause it's bad a$$

Here is a pic of mine with the specs (or current build specs)

1989 V3500
8.1 Liter swap (was TBI350, 99% done with swap and almost running)
NV4500 swap (was TH400, completely done with this swap)
Round pattern NP205
60/14bff with 4.10 gears
Currently putting on 3" lift this weekend
Getting 285's with black aluminum rims (in the mail right now)
And will probably paint it all blue next year
Going to be used to tow my K5 crawler and just be a bad a$$ dependable truck

 

[stockk5]

This thread needs a bump just cause it's bad a$$

Here is a pic of mine with the specs (or current build specs)

1989 V3500
8.1 Liter swap (was TBI350, 99% done with swap and almost running)
NV4500 swap (was TH400, completely done with this swap)
Round pattern NP205
60/14bff with 4.10 gears
Currently putting on 3" lift this weekend
Getting 285's with black aluminum rims (in the mail right now)
And will probably paint it all blue next year
Going to be used to tow my K5 crawler and just be a bad a$$ dependable truck

love the color combo and drivetrain!

 

[stockk5]

My old picture didnt work anymore... so here is another one
1986 C3500, converted to 4wd, 5.9 cummins swap, nv4500, divorced 205, 4"ish lift on 37's. Looks great from 20ft but no rust!

 

[obijuank5]

aw man I love this thread. I lost my login a while back. I posted my dually when I first got it. i have since sold it and replaced it with a cucv.

but i miss the hell out of this truck.

 

[Big Ray]

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[GWeakland620]

I have a K30.....but it's an 88-98 and not done yet.

But this thread is sooooooo hawt!