1981 k30 crew cab dually

[kendall]

My name is Kendall and i recently bought a 1981 crewcab dually k30 I am 15 fixing to turn 16 on the 13th and i have big plans on the truck but for now i have to cover the essentials such as a new clutch kit, gas tank, and new tires i am also new to this website so sorry if stuff is not posted correctly.

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[perryis5150]

Welcome. Glad to see a young guy interested in these trucks. Looks in pretty good shape as well.

 

[kendall]

Its in actually really good shape the interior needs some work but i have been working and doin as much as i can to get her fixed up and all my paychecks go into her lol... random question but does this website have a mobile app? or can i access this website and reply to people on my phone?

 

[WFO]

Welcome from the Texas Panhandle.

 

[Grit dog]

Welcome and awesome looking truck!
If you don’t like hood ornaments and want to pad your truck fund a bit, I might take it off your hands...

 

[Bextreme04]

Oh man, that is exactly the kind of truck I've been looking for. Great find, they are getting more and more rare to find K30 Crew Cabs. Yes I believe you can use tapatalk mobile app for this forum.

 

[kendall]

im not sure how to tag people or reply to a certain comment but gritdog they are a gmc hood ornament so i dont know if you would still want it but just let me know i plan on buying a chevy one anyways sometime and thank you bextreme04 i will try to use my phone when i get home!

 

[kendall]

Also does anyone know where to get some used tires the size is 235 85 r16 i will be willing to pay but i have to get the truck inspected and the tires have some dryrot spots so i need to get tires but are out of my budget for now lol so it just sits...

 

[Bextreme04]

Also does anyone know where to get some used tires the size is 235 85 r16 i will be willing to pay but i have to get the truck inspected and the tires have some dryrot spots so i need to get tires but are out of my budget for now lol so it just sits...

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Sometimes you can find a local junkyard or tire store that gets used tires from newer wrecked vehicles for a huge discount. I would try searching locally for something like that or just start browsing facebook marketplace and craigslist locally. Don't waste your money on something with almost no tread. Also learn how to read the date code on the tires and dont buy anything more that 6 or 7 years old.

 

[kendall]

@Bextreme04 ahhhh i got it now thank ya sir that helps a lot and i will go to some local junk yards but in the future i plan on getting some all terains not sure what kind yet but just kinda in the back of my mind but i dont have about a extra grand to drop on the truck right now lol

 

[Babs]

nice truck

 

[kendall]

@Babs Thank you sir she is a beauty just cant wait till i can driver her

 

[crpntr78]

Welcome fellow Missourian. Nice truck. Love the stance.

 

[shiftpro]

Also does anyone know where to get some used tires the size is 235 85 r16 i will be willing to pay but i have to get the truck inspected and the tires have some dryrot spots so i need to get tires but are out of my budget for now lol so it just sits...

Welcome to our home Kendall, we really appreciate young men like you.

Regarding used tires.. rear tires on a dually...
I'm not sure about this but what I seem to be seeing are potential balance issues with used rubber on dual wheel applications. Now I have years
of experience with used tires! And almost ten years dealing with a dually and trying different tire combinations. I'm finding that used tires, balanced or not, seem to cause harmonic type of vibrations. I've been through a few sets of used tires and the vibrations always return after a few miles. I finally bought new tires and I am finally free of the hum bum hum.

Just something to think about..

 

[OldBlueDually]

Welcome Kendall!!!

Beautiful truck you have there, they sure are fun. Can be some work, but a LOT of fun!

I learned early on from fellow Hot Rodders when I was doing my first hot rod (51 Ford Truck), that get all the mechanical stuff in safe working condition. Cosmetic stuff can come later. I made the mistake of digging in above my head, and had to just put the damned thing back together and do the important stuff.

Sounds like you are on the right track! Get it road worthy and have some fun with it!