MrBeast
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 03-26-11 11:30 AM - Post#2067508
I am cross posting this but I figure a lot of you here would enjoy it.
It is a 72 Chevy C/30 that over the last 2 weeks I have converted to a 4x4 and have been working on installing a Cummins 12 valve in. These are pics of my progress.
The truck before I tore it down:
The bare frame as it was 2 weeks ago with a busted front suspension:
3D rendering of the new front cross member/core support:
The piece becoming reality:
Test fit:
Now standing on a Dana 60!:
Built a cab lift on my cherry picker, works like a dream!:
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MrBeast
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03-26-11 11:31 AM - Post#2067509
In response to MrBeast
Set the cab on the frame for the first time in 3 years:
(I love the stance over where it was!)
Test fit the Cummins:
Trimmed the frame:
Blasted the front of the frame:
Pulled it back apart:
Boxed it in:
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MrBeast
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03-26-11 11:31 AM - Post#2067510
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Added rear shackle hangers:
Made some motor mounts and stuffed a Cummins in it!
Now im waiting on parts that are on back order.
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MrBeast
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03-26-11 11:32 AM - Post#2067511
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Videos:
YouTube - 72 Chevy C/30 4x4 Cummins Conversion
YouTube - Getting Closer to Cummins Install
YouTube - Cummins Test Fit
YouTube - 72 Chevy Dually, Cummins is in!!!
If you like them please rate and subscribe! :grinpimp:
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MrBeast
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03-26-11 01:50 PM - Post#2067556
In response to MrBeast
Just a small update, I found and ordered some emblems for the truck.
Putting these on the front fenders where the 8-396 emblems would go:
Putting these on the fender in the appropriate position:
This is the color I have decided on.
I think its going to look pretty damn sharp!
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MrBeast
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03-26-11 02:22 PM - Post#2067570
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Updated flat bed rendering:
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MrBeast
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03-26-11 05:32 PM - Post#2067682
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Got the front clip on!
Here is the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mx-7DuJdRY
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MrBeast
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03-27-11 10:52 PM - Post#2068363
In response to MrBeast
This is how the motor mounts were built:
After a ton of measurements/lots of thought I came up with a 3D CAD file.
Then went to school and cut them out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IePKPhsDmTo
And welded em out.
I am still going to be adding a cross member that bolts in that will go under the engine. It will be removable so as that I can drop the oil pan with ease if I ever need to change the oil pump or something like that.
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MrBeast
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04-06-11 03:39 AM - Post#2072553
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Mini update, I just stayed up all night doing cad designing a new bed, decided not to build the welder trailer, I am going to wind up buying a new machine, a Lincoln Vantage 300 with the Kubota Diesel. This bed is designed around it.
more to come soon...
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 JimKshortstep4x4
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Loc: Muskegon, MI, USA
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04-06-11 04:24 AM - Post#2072567
In response to MrBeast
You sure make some cool drawings!
Jim
Member 65-66 Full Size Chevrolet Club
65 Impala SS, 400sbc, Muncie M-22
66 Impala SS, 396, TH 400
69 El Camino, 350, TH 350
71 Short bed stepside 4x4, 350/350
71 Snow plow, 4x4, 350, TH 350
Current project, 72 GMC Shortbed, stepside, 427 |
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MrBeast
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04-06-11 08:09 AM - Post#2072646
In response to JimKshortstep4x4
Thanks!
Hopefully they make for a cool truck!
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 Jeffrey
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04-06-11 08:24 AM - Post#2072652
In response to MrBeast
I saw this over on Duallyscene a while back, very cool project!
Jeff.
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Boog
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04-14-11 04:38 PM - Post#2076799
In response to Jeffrey
Hey Nick. You are finally back on the Cummins truck eh? Glad to see some progress. 
Boog
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06 GMC ccsb Z71
00 GMC excab Z71
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Veeemaan
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07-14-11 05:20 AM - Post#2114010
In response to MrBeast
Very nicely done....very coool
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