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Hi all new to the forum, I’m from Sydney Australia. Looking to buy my first square body regular cab dually to tow my 55 Chevy. Is there particular years that are more sort after then others?
 

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Welcome to the madness. Sorry, I can't tell you about duallys.
 

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Hello from NC & welcome to the site. Check out some of the threads for some towing info.
 

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hey, welcome from VIC !

The most desireable sqbody will be the one with the least rust !
Doesen't matter what year, as so much is interchangeable, so you can build whatever you need once you have a decent rig.
I prefer the older ones ( look better ), and also have less smog stuff and computers etc., however they are so rare now over here that it's unlikely that you're roady will even know what to look for, let alone what was OEM, so it doesen't make much difference.
As you are in Sydney, assume size will be an issue ( we prefer crew-cabs, but too big for city driving ). Duallys are W--I--D--E, so be sure you need one before searching. Only advantage is stability, a single rear wheel will have more than enough towing capacity.
Likelihood of you finding a nice single cab dually here is very low. I have seen only 2- 3 in the last 15yrs. You are however very likely to find a C20 single cab with a 14bolt ( 8 lug ) rear axle and disc brake front. That was the standard spec of the Aus imports back in the day, and more than capable of towing duties.
Finally, stay away from low production RHD conversions - they are generally crap even if they carry a manufacturers plate. We are re-building my son's OBD right now for its roady - lower rad hose pinched between power steering hard lines, hood catch flipped over ( back to front ) so doesen't work, coreflute board puttied into the dash air deflector box, wiring disaster etc. etc.
Stay with factory LHD if you can live with it ( especially if a "loaded" truck - PS / PB/ PW / AC/ etc. ), otherwise i'd go with a "holden" import C20. You could even modify to a dooly rear if you needed to later on...

Good luck - post pics !!..
 

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Hi all new to the forum, I’m from Sydney Australia. Looking to buy my first square body regular cab dually to tow my 55 Chevy. Is there particular years that are more sort after then others?
Hi mate, I agree with the comment of don't get a right hook conversion as I have a right hooked k2500 4x4 with a 6.5T conversion along with a 4L80E and to be honest it's just a horrible thing but suits us for camping. We can get a queensize mattress in the back along with the Engel and luggage, you can't do that with a Jappa!
I agree about the dually as there just enormous and if you're just towing a car on a trailer then stick with the Ute's as there more than capable. Personally I would stick with a petrol even though I have a diesel.
Happy hunting.
 

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I’m kinda partial to the ‘87 regular cab duallies, myself :peace: Especially in dark blue! :gr_grin: And welcome from Wisco!
 

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