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70C30Hauler · 10-08-2018, 10:14 PM

Finally getting around to starting this build thread.

The truck has been in my family since the late 70s. My Father was an avid drag racer and my Grandfather needed another truck to use for our family business. Summer time, this baby hauled my father’s 69’ DZ 302 Camaro to the drags. Winter time, she was put to use and hauled brush and wreaths for the business. My father wanted to sell the truck after my Grandfather passed a few years back. It has sat for sometime and needed some TLC. I talked him out of that and here we start!

It started as a cab and chassis bought from the local dealer, used. My father and his cousin stretched the frame 3 feet and built a custom flat bed with ramps. It has a 0.030 over 350 with some head work, RV cam and supporting goodies backed by a 4 on the floor. She currently runs like a top! The body is showing its age. The floor was patched years ago and the doors were done. Now showing some rot, they will need some attention. A tree took out the hood, drivers side fender, grill and windshield about 20 years ago. Only the hood and windshield was replaced. I plan on addressing some of this later after i get it back on the road.

So far we’ve gone through the brakes and replaced all lines, master and parking brake cables. Next up will be some frame patching in the right rear near the front leaf mount. I just purchased 6 new tires which will be on some 16” Alcoa’s. Long post, but that’s all for now! I’ll keep the updates coming as we do more work.

I am looking for more info and parts for the dual rears for these trucks. It’s hard to find rear leaf parts and frame mounts for these. Anyone have that?

Thanks for checking it out!

cornerstone · 10-09-2018, 10:15 PM

Hey! Welcome to the board and congrats on finding the time to get that beauty going again. Lookin forward to seeing the transformation ahead... Remember pics are always good!

**Getter-Done** · 10-09-2018, 11:05 PM

Nice history on your truck
I am subbed.

**Ol Blue K20** · 10-11-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by getter-done

nice history on your truck
i am subbed.

x2

redneckgames · 10-12-2018, 08:29 AM

Looks awesome! Good luck with the project.

70C30Hauler · 10-16-2018, 06:57 PM

The tires came in the end of last week! Time to clean up these old wheels and mount them babies up!

70C30Hauler · 10-21-2018, 05:59 PM

Thanks to my buddy, we got the tires all mounted up this weekend. My father and I did a quick clean up on the wheels. They actually are steel chromes by the name of Dexter. Made in the good old USA! Still looking for some chrome lug nuts and centers for the wheels.
Next up is taking off the bed and doing the rear end and frame work!

**Getter-Done** · 10-21-2018, 11:00 PM

Nice work.
I really like those Wheels.

70C30Hauler · 11-10-2018, 05:01 PM

Just picked up some new clearance lights to replace the missing and faded ones. Winter is coming and it seems my working days are numbered.

**68bowtie** · 11-10-2018, 06:41 PM

Looking good.

10-08-2018, 10:14 PM	#1
70C30Hauler Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Averill Park, NY Posts: 8	70 C30 Hauler Build Finally getting around to starting this build thread. The truck has been in my family since the late 70s. My Father was an avid drag racer and my Grandfather needed another truck to use for our family business. Summer time, this baby hauled my father’s 69’ DZ 302 Camaro to the drags. Winter time, she was put to use and hauled brush and wreaths for the business. My father wanted to sell the truck after my Grandfather passed a few years back. It has sat for sometime and needed some TLC. I talked him out of that and here we start! It started as a cab and chassis bought from the local dealer, used. My father and his cousin stretched the frame 3 feet and built a custom flat bed with ramps. It has a 0.030 over 350 with some head work, RV cam and supporting goodies backed by a 4 on the floor. She currently runs like a top! The body is showing its age. The floor was patched years ago and the doors were done. Now showing some rot, they will need some attention. A tree took out the hood, drivers side fender, grill and windshield about 20 years ago. Only the hood and windshield was replaced. I plan on addressing some of this later after i get it back on the road. So far we’ve gone through the brakes and replaced all lines, master and parking brake cables. Next up will be some frame patching in the right rear near the front leaf mount. I just purchased 6 new tires which will be on some 16” Alcoa’s. Long post, but that’s all for now! I’ll keep the updates coming as we do more work. I am looking for more info and parts for the dual rears for these trucks. It’s hard to find rear leaf parts and frame mounts for these. Anyone have that? Thanks for checking it out! Attached Images Last edited by 70C30Hauler; 10-08-2018 at 10:22 PM.

10-09-2018, 10:15 PM	#2
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: 70 C30 Hauler Build Hey! Welcome to the board and congrats on finding the time to get that beauty going again. Lookin forward to seeing the transformation ahead... Remember pics are always good!

10-09-2018, 11:05 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,697	Re: 70 C30 Hauler Build Nice history on your truck I am subbed. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

10-12-2018, 08:29 AM	#5
redneckgames Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Lincolnton, NC Posts: 21	Re: 70 C30 Hauler Build Looks awesome! Good luck with the project.

10-16-2018, 06:57 PM	#6
70C30Hauler Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Averill Park, NY Posts: 8	Re: 70 C30 Hauler Build The tires came in the end of last week! Time to clean up these old wheels and mount them babies up! Attached Images

10-21-2018, 05:59 PM	#7
70C30Hauler Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Averill Park, NY Posts: 8	Re: 70 C30 Hauler Build Thanks to my buddy, we got the tires all mounted up this weekend. My father and I did a quick clean up on the wheels. They actually are steel chromes by the name of Dexter. Made in the good old USA! Still looking for some chrome lug nuts and centers for the wheels. Next up is taking off the bed and doing the rear end and frame work! Attached Images Last edited by 70C30Hauler; 10-21-2018 at 08:26 PM.

10-21-2018, 11:00 PM	#8
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,697	Re: 70 C30 Hauler Build Nice work. I really like those Wheels. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

11-10-2018, 05:01 PM	#9
70C30Hauler Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Averill Park, NY Posts: 8	Re: 70 C30 Hauler Build Just picked up some new clearance lights to replace the missing and faded ones. Winter is coming and it seems my working days are numbered. Attached Images

11-10-2018, 06:41 PM	#10
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,306	Re: 70 C30 Hauler Build Looking good. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

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