83 c30 dually 454

[Jeramie]

Wow, Summit actually got it in fed ex's hands today. Shows delivery on Sunday, thats gotta be wrong lol. That would be awesome if its rite.

 

[Jeramie]

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Rear of the frame chopped off? Mine was the same way

Seems so. Also has a mangled crossmember at the rear that will need replaced.

 

[Jeramie]

Harness is mostly installed. Installed a new fuel pump this evening, need more fuel line to get that all buttoned up. Got the wrong u joint strap kit twice now. And my gage cluster circuit film is destroyed by rodents.

 

[Jeramie]

Ordered a set of alternator brackets by ICT from Summit. Shows to be here tomorrow. Should be able to have this thing driving by this weekend.

 

[Jeramie]

Had to order a radiator as the one I had don't fit, also ordered a set of headers. Got a rear bumper on it. It runs, moves, stops, turns, just needs the radiator and the exhaust to be drivable.

 

[Jeramie]

Turn out the cab off my other truck is in way better shape so swapped it onto this one.

 

[Jeramie]

So far its been on the road two weeks. Really need a bed on ot. Lol.

 

[scrap--metal]

Keep up the good work!

Seems so. Also has a mangled crossmember at the rear that will need replaced.

Any idea why they cut the rear frame rails? It wouldn't be right for a short box, so I don't understand the benefit.

 

[idahovette]

@scrap--metal ....just got a new sawzall????.....lol

 

[scrap--metal]

....just got a new sawzall????.....lol

Lol. That could be it!

I've seen some pretty irrational customizations over the years, but I can't imagine why some one would cut the rear frame rails. It's a shame no matter what their intentions were.

Maybe they had a flat bed off something else that they planned on installing at a future date???

 

[Jeramie]

It had a flatbed on it before I got it that was removed.

 

[idahovette]

Thanks @Jeramie .... @scrap--metal ...mystery solved.....lol

 

[Jeramie]

Well the 454 lost oil pressure when warm and started smoking. So its looking like time for a rebuild.