My 84 CC Dually mod thread - there will be plenty of pics

[jitteryguy]

looks better already .

[kikkegek]

nice,I am gonna follow your build!

[SS Delux]

What kind of steering wheel is that ? It looks reall cool, and what diod you mean by bags just created to much maintenance ?

[502ss]

Originally Posted by SS Delux

What kind of steering wheel is that ? It looks reall cool, and what diod you mean by bags just created to much maintenance ?

It's a grant wood grain steering wheel. When I first saw it I said "that thing has to go" but then I drove the truck some and it feels real nice!

Between airlines, valves, compressors, etc. Airbags can be high maintenance. Where I am going to towing a big boat I really don't want any problems which is why I opted for a static drop instead
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[502ss]

Running boards are gone.

Hopefully the bed will be off tomorrow!


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[502ss]

The bed is off! Now the fun starts!!










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[C-10 simplex]

1) What's the mpg?

2) mpg when towing?

[pig rig]

Originally Posted by 502ss

The bed is off! Now the fun starts!!




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this is a good picture to look at. you'll need to remove them over load stops that are on the frame once you get the shackels in and cut the one support on your bed where the shackle hits it having your bed on saw horses will make that task easy

if you look at your front hanger you can see what I was saying about making a braket and move it up it be easy

[Hulk Will Smash]

Man, that's a nice clean truck! Good luck with the project. And the boat... referesh my memory (I feel like you've said elsewhere), but I'll guess Scarab Panther?

[502ss]

Originally Posted by Hulk Will Smash

Man, that's a nice clean truck! Good luck with the project. And the boat... referesh my memory (I feel like you've said elsewhere), but I'll guess Scarab Panther?

Thanks man!

It's actually a scarab III S-Type. Very close to the panther though! Working and spending money on trucks is nothing compared to toying with boats "BOAT=Break Out Another Thousand"

She is a mean ***** though, here is a vid of her idling at the dock!

YouTube - scarab with twin 565hp 502's

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[D.FENS]

Originally Posted by 502ss

Thanks man!

"BOAT=Break Out Another Thousand"

A guy a lot smarter than me said a boat is basically a hole in the water that you're supposed to fill with money.

[pig rig]

like the boat
the cool thing about that boat is it make's these duallys look like nickles and dimes and you can almost get excited about the great fuel economy they get at 10mpg


not to jack the thread but I got a guy that lives close to me that installed a 1350HP gas turbine (helicopter engine) in a 30ft Kevlar offshore race boat. Converted to a pleasure boat she reaches speeds of 130mph while running through the San Juan Islands in NW Washington State.

[502ss]

Today's progress.....

- Removed front hangers
- Removed overload stop plates
- Cut 36 rivets (what a PITA)
- Modified front hanger to achieve another 5/8" drop. I drilled a new hole 1.25" higher in the hanger which translates to 5/8" at the axle.
- Mounted one new hanger
- Removed both gas tanks (going to replace with a between the rails burb tank)









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[502ss]

Originally Posted by pig rig

like the boat
the cool thing about that boat is it make's these duallys look like nickles and dimes and you can almost get excited about the great fuel economy they get at 10mpg


not to jack the thread but I got a guy that lives close to me that installed a 1350HP gas turbine (helicopter engine) in a 30ft Kevlar offshore race boat. Converted to a pleasure boat she reaches speeds of 130mph while running through the San Juan Islands in NW Washington State.

That's actually becoming a popular mod these days. I have toyed with the idea in my boat but not quite ready to make the leap. I have I guy near me that has 2 turbines in a 36' skater cat! I met the guy on a forum similar to this and he told me if I want a ride to give him a call! I might just have to take him up on the offer.
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[bennyhill]

I have been looking for led lights for both of my duallys. Where did you find them? I have a 77 single cab I am about to start and an 89 crew cab I am just about finished with.

[502ss]

Originally Posted by bennyhill

I have been looking for led lights for both of my duallys. Where did you find them? I have a 77 single cab I am about to start and an 89 crew cab I am just about finished with.

I didn't find them, I made them myself.

Checkout www.superbrightleds.com they have everything you need to make your own!
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[ratty 46]

Very nice score .... that has to be one of the few non rust trucks in NH.

Ratty 46

[502ss]

Originally Posted by ratty 46

Very nice score .... that has to be one of the few non rust trucks in NH.

Ratty 46

Your probably right, she lived her whole life in Texas and I plan to keep her rust free. She will never see snow/salt and lives in a heated garage all winter!

Thanks!
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[502ss]

The rear is as done as possible for now. Waiting on new u-bolts, and stylinconcepts sent me two different rear shocks so I need to have them swap one out.




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[502ss]

On to the front......










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[1tonchevy]

How many leafs you got in the back aside?

[pig rig]

are you going to move your spring hanger up on your rear springs

[502ss]

Originally Posted by pig rig

are you going to move your spring hanger up on your rear springs

I looked at my options and chose to move the hole up in the hanger instead. I am also trying to figure out if I can remove the big flat leaf spring that is located directly above the axle. If I can remove that then I will gain roughly another 1" on top of the 5/8" that I gained by moving the hole in the hanger.
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[502ss]

Originally Posted by 1tonchevy

How many leafs you got in the back aside?

7 +1 overload +1 large flat mounted directly above the axle.

While were on the subject, do you or anyone know what the big flat leaf right above the axle is for? It isn't attached to the other leafs and if I could remove it I would gain another 1" of drop!
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[1tonchevy]

Originally Posted by 502ss

7 +1 overload +1 large flat mounted directly above the axle.

While were on the subject, do you or anyone know what the big flat leaf right above the axle is for? It isn't attached to the other leafs and if I could remove it I would gain another 1" of drop!
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ok thanks i was jw as i took out 19 leafs aside and left 6 aside in.