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02-11-2019, 05:59 PM
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Info on 76 c30
Hey everyone, I am looking at getting a new tow rig and I found this 76 c30 crew cab 3+3 camper special for sale. It has a 97 cummins swap in it with the 47rh trans. I don't know much about these trucks, like rarity, parts availability, axle ratios etc.
I know there is a huge market out there for the c10 but what about a crew cab dually? I haven't seen many of them. Any info would be great. Thanks!
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02-11-2019, 07:11 PM
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Re: Info on 76 c30
I wonder what the visibility out of the windshield would be at night, lookd to have a good tint
Should be a good rig for towing with the Cummins |
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02-11-2019, 09:06 PM
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There is no tint on the windshield. Pretty dark on the sides tho. I would take that off for good visibility. I know the 6bt will be fine for towing but what about the rest of the truck?
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02-11-2019, 09:17 PM
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Re: Info on 76 c30
A longer wheelbase is always good for towing. Body parts will swap with c10's, as will interior parts n stuff. I'd say gas tank but since it's been 6bt swapped I can't guarantee. It's prob got 4.10, maybe 4.56. good for towing. Can swap down to a 3.42 but I'd stay lower since you got od.
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02-11-2019, 09:18 PM
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02-11-2019, 09:59 PM
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Re: Info on 76 c30
Thanks guys! Both are good posts.
It has dual tanks which supposedly work except for the switch. But he says he has the 5 wire conversion for it. The interior is decent but some things are broken. Nothing big. It has the floral trim on it. Which is interesting. I definitely need to read through that manual you posted Keith.
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02-11-2019, 10:01 PM
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The passenger flare is cracked. Will the step side flare be the same?
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02-11-2019, 10:20 PM
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Love it! I wouldn't hesitate one bit to buy as a tow rig. Plenty of parts for these trucks still around. Like 74Custom said, everything body and interior wise from a C10 will fit, along with C20.
Looking around the USA for squares I see a lot of the "Western Haulers" down south and out west. Most are all 3+3 C30's with 454 and TH400's. Tow rigs that were made for pulling their weight long distance so I wouldn't be afraid to do the same with this, especially with the updated power train... What are you looking to haul around? |
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02-11-2019, 10:29 PM
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02-11-2019, 10:43 PM
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Re: Info on 76 c30
stepside fenders wont fit..but unless its a terrible crack it should be a easy fix..
theres still several of the pre-80 duallys around here but theres a lot more of the 81-up duallys running around...should be a beast with the Cummings does it still have the spid?...that might give a clue to gear ratio...but a lot can change in 25yrs
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02-11-2019, 10:51 PM
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Cool. Im really digging it. Yeah I know I've seen a ton of mid to late 80s crew cab duallys. Hardly any pre 80.
Tractorguy, hauling either my 442 or Jk. I would eventually like to buy a double trailer for the 442 and 62 f85. But that's waaaaay down the road.
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02-12-2019, 08:24 AM
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If this guy can pull this off with his 3/4ton K20, you'll be just fine hauling either one or both the 442 and JK! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PI5DFyvDkeY |
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02-12-2019, 09:42 AM
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Wow I guess so
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02-12-2019, 08:44 PM
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Re: Info on 76 c30
Is there a kit or has anyone ever done a rear 3pt seat belt for the bench? I know there are some kits for the front?
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02-13-2019, 10:58 AM
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The floor under the rear bench in the crew cab is the same as the floor in a single cab there's a big raised area to clear the saddle tanks. I would guess the 3pt belts for a standard cab will bolt right into the back seat on the 3+3. If your cab doesn't have the captive nuts you should be able to liberate them from a knackered regular cab and patch them in.
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02-13-2019, 05:26 PM
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Re: Info on 76 c30
cool truck!
Even cooler with that cummins in it!
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02-13-2019, 07:26 PM
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Re: Info on 76 c30
Hattie, that's awesome to hear. I figured I can make something work. But that makes it a little easier. Thanks.
Straight 6, yeah it's pretty neat. Love the roof rack.
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02-13-2019, 07:27 PM
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Re: Info on 76 c30
Hoping to go look at it again and drive it here soon. Owner has the ac getting repaired.
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02-13-2019, 08:37 PM
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Re: Info on 76 c30
Is that over in Carrol? I think I've the owner if it is.
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02-13-2019, 09:32 PM
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Re: Info on 76 c30
It's in NO, louisiana
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