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I thought I'd share a shop project we started in oct! We got a 1969 C40 to build as a tow vehicle! This is the chassis we will be using it's a 1986 motor home chassis that we shortened 12' to a wheelbase of 120"...Attachment 1591480

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Attachment 1591485We've mounted the cab & bed!

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We have the rear flares mounted!Attachment 1591486

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This truck has four wheel disc brakes independent front suspension it will get a 6.6 Duramax and Allison transmission

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Did it come with four wheel disc brakes or did you convert it? I have a 69 C6500 I want to remove the air brakes from..... all rotted away.

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C10-72 II I got lucky the chassis I got had a Dana70 rearend with disc breaks! It had 10 lug hubs all around!

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What are you going to have for a drivetrain?

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Very cool build! I gotta tag along for this....

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I'm in for this one

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I just picked up a 6.6 DMax & 6speed Allison!

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Got the transmission! 6 speed Allison with 37k miles... The 6.6 DMax will be here soon!Attachment 1591932

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Nice!!

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Really!.... How are you going to get any work done with a cool ride like that lurking in the shop.

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I know right! @notsolo at this point in my life it's time for some real fun!

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Now we have a motor!Attachment 1592431

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Here's a group photo! I'm really looking forward to finishing this one!Attachment 1592984

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We installed the 6.6 DMax & Allison today!Attachment 1595088

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I am in for the ride on this build :metal: I love these not so common truck builds :chevy:

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Hi Larry, ya were excited about this one too! This is the first heavy truck we've built.

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I'm in!

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Productive day! Any pics of the mounts?

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I will soon Doug I'm still finishing up the details!

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Any updates?

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We're currently making room for the radiator and intercooler we should have it done today I'll post a picture of it with the short nose trucks there sure isn't a lot of room!

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We modified the course support today to accommodate the intercooler and radiator sure not a lot of room inside of these things!Attachment 1615428

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I started the frame brackets to mount the bed & I changed out the leaf springs to 3/4 ton springs I'm going to install 4"drop hangers and shackles and raise them another 3" inches for a 7"rear drop!Attachment 1623038

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Waiting on the 4"drop hangers and shackles I raised the existing ones 3"

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Just a rendering of truck but it's pretty much spot onAttachment 1624496

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Just a rendering of truck but it's pretty much spot onAttachment 1624496

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Very cool build! Not everyday to see one of these trucks so I'm in.

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A little perspective on ride height!Attachment 1625275

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Digging the vibe of this truck!
I can't wait to see more pics and progress!

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Tires and wheels are ordered the ride height is close now it's time to design the fuel tanksAttachment 1626377

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Very Nice Truck . I have a C50 build in heavy haulers . I have a chassis like yours for a 56 i am building , wish i had used it on the 1970 . Ended up using a 86 dually chassis , alot more work for sure . keep up the great work .

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Very Nice Truck . I have a C50 build in heavy haulers . I have a chassis like yours for a 56 i am building , wish i had used it on the 1970 . Ended up using a 86 dually chassis , alot more work for sure . keep up the great work . Attachment 1627834

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Do you have a build thread? Nice truck! I have a 68 c6500

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Don't want to high jack this awesome thread . Mine is under heavy haulers .

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Thanks guys! Nice build shortchev I look forward to seeing it done I can imagine how difficult your build is grafting that front end on that chassis can't be fun? C10-72 II no this is the only thread on this project. I'd like check out your 68 though!