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  1. Randall12v

    AC conversion onto non AC cab using Duramax swap

    Looking for info/advice for swapping AC into a non AC cab, what all is needed when using all factory 04 Duramax components on the engine. Just looking for what all would be needed to make it work inside the '87 cab. Thanks in advance!
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    Newb from Northern Illinois

    LOL just realized I had this going. Sold the '81 within a week of bringing it home. Also an offer I couldn't refuse. Now for the truck I WONT sell...bought a 1980 Chevy K30 former rescue truck with 15k original miles. Haha I got a great deal on this truck and have the 400 small block pulled...
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    K30 Duramax - Body or Engine/Trans Swap?

    Bought a regular cab 4x4 04.5 LLY Duramax and going to buy a '86 Silverado cab this weekend. Going to try to make this wet dream reality sooner than later. For now plan is to swap body onto 04 chassis. Have a lead for a nicer condition 06 frame, so may use that to get cab measurements started...
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    Value affected on conversion trucks?

    Well if no one buys the box...it may be on there a while haha
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    LB7 Swap

    There's a few places you can get aftermarket wiring harnesses for lb7. PPE, BTDieselWorks, etc. they can also modify factory harness for what all you'll need.
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    Value affected on conversion trucks?

    Haha this is very true. Has an electric heater in the back too.
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    Value affected on conversion trucks?

    That's kind of the predicament I'm in...it's a true survivor if you want to call it that. Original paint code was midnight black, but it was a Pierce Mfg. fire truck with the skyjacker lift and red/white paint from the Pierce factory...paint code and stamp stickers in cab. I plan to pull the box...
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    Value affected on conversion trucks?

    What's people's opinions on value of engine/trans swaps in square bodies? Say take out 400 small block and th400 and replace with something more modern and powerful...LS, Cummins, Duramax, etc. For example...On a 1980 K30 Cab Chassis truck with no rust and ~16k original miles...will it...
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    Newb from Northern Illinois

    thanks! looking for tires for 16" wheels for it now!
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    235/85/16 tires

    Anyone know of good tires in this size 235/85/16? Not looking to spend a fortune either... Figured I'd keep this new '81 GMC K2500 fairly stock looking. Figured these tires would be best for stock 16's.
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    Newb from Northern Illinois

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    Newb from Northern Illinois

    figured I'd update this... I sold the '84, 3-4 weeks after bringing it home. A guy made me an offer I could not refuse. I was in the process of gathering funds for my pole barn, so this just helped perfectly! Anyways, been out traveling all summer for work, searching more down in the south...
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    5.9l Cummins swap into a lucky Square Body

    a 2nd gen dodge 12v intercooler will fit in a 80's chevy... I sold an old spare to my coworker who put one in his K30 for his VE pumped Cummins. An air to water intercooler would also work if you want something smaller...but then you'll need a pump, and water/ice setup.
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    5.9l Cummins swap into a lucky Square Body

    pre 94 VE pumped engines are good runners...but always be limited for higher hp. capabilities. 94-98 ppump engines are much better if you have higher hp/tq goals. So many more aftermarket parts readily available for these engines. Injectors, pumps, etc. Don't rule the 24v VP44 engines out...
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    Headliner for crew cab

    bummer...thanks for the info!
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    Headliner for crew cab

    the whole headliner is no longer in tact. I need the board..my gf does upholstery for a living, so getting new material to cover it isn't an issue. She says she can make a new base for it, but it will be time consuming.
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    Headliner for crew cab

    Looking for feedback on where to buy a headliner for a '84 crew cab?
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    Newb from Northern Illinois

    Well...drove 2800 miles round trip and trailered the '84 back to its new home! Unfortunately wasn't able to get the rust free bed, the owner's schedule and mine didn't work out to get the bed off the other truck in time. Either way, truck runs/drives! Needs an alignment and powersteering...
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    Vehicle width '84 K30 Crew Cab

    awesome. thanks for the pics! I knew it would be tight on my bumper hitch trailer...I'm thinking I should be OK. I'm waiting on a return phone call from the fella I bought it from to just have him measure it!
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    How about a NEW squarebody?

    watched this on History last night...wow just amazing. What a blast it'd be to step back into time there. Has anyone heard what the total sales were?
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    Vehicle width '84 K30 Crew Cab

    I'm going to pick up the '84 in my sig next weekend...I don't have a reg. cab to measure
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    Vehicle width '84 K30 Crew Cab

    Anyone know the width from outside to outside tires on a '84 K30 4x4 Crew Cab? Wondering if it'll fit on my 83" bumper hitch trailer. It's a few states away to where I have to go pick it up. Thanks in advance!
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    K30 Duramax - Body or Engine/Trans Swap?

    Thanks for the clarification!
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    K30 Duramax - Body or Engine/Trans Swap?

    I was looking up wheelbase specs, my '84 Chevy CCLB is 164.5" and newer 01-07 Silverado HD is 167", any idea if that length is for CCLB or ECLB?
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    Another Noob from N. IL

    Welcome, from an hour west of you!

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