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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

Attachment 1591485We've mounted the cab & bed!

We have the rear flares mounted!Attachment 1591486

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

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.

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

What are you going to have for a drivetrain?

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Originally Posted by Drifters (Post 7772110)

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

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

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

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

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Originally Posted by Drifters (Post 7772951)

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

Nice!!

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

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

Now we have a motor!Attachment 1592431

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

We installed the 6.6 DMax & Allison today!Attachment 1595088

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

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

Productive day! Any pics of the mounts?

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