85 Chevy Flatbed

[Zimnij Volk]

That is was clandr1.

4BT, I wish! Sadly it's not in my budget... Unless I found one close by that needed to be rebuilt or something, and then again, no place to do it.

Found a local J code on Craigslist that needs new glow plugs, but may be a good place to start.

[huntsonora]

That sucks!!!! I hope you get it all worked out

[fabjunkie]

That is was clandr1.

4BT, I wish! Sadly it's not in my budget... Unless I found one close by that needed to be rebuilt or something, and then again, no place to do it.

Found a local J code on Craigslist that needs new glow plugs, but may be a good place to start.

That sucks man! 6BT's can actually be done cheaper than a 4BT. Check out the build thread section on CK5, there's a handful of Cummins swapped trucks on there right now (including mine). You do need a place to work on it though.

Since you're not sure what to do with that flatbed, you could sell it to help fund a swap....just a thought. If you go that route, get a whole Dodge. You can pick the whole truck up for the same price as just the motor most times.

[Zimnij Volk]

I was referring to 4BT here on the forum, my bad for not being clear. However I was thinking of a Cummins swap later down the road in some CUCVs. (4BT in a M1009 Blazer, 6BT/NV4500 in a M1008) But that was WAY far off in the future.

I want to keep the flatbed, but I was thinking of what to do with it. I was thinking of something along the line of toolboxes lining the sides, a headache rack with a rack over the cab, and maybe a rack to go over the bed to place a tent above ground.

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Some combination between the two of those. First step is getting her back on the road again...

[chilliwak]

Jimmy, get another army surplus moter and instal. You are off to the races son....

[huntsonora]

Jimmy, get another army surplus moter and instal. You are off to the races son....

That would be the ticket!

[4BT]

I would agree that the flatbed needs a rework. It looks like they cut the frame off the donor truck and just stacked it on the chevy's frame.

You might be able to find a surplus non-turbo 6.5 from Goverment Liquidations or even someone over on steelsoldiers

[Zimnij Volk]

Chilliwak;

I was just checking those out, actually. I have no idea how much shipping would be to get here, though. Obviously I can't go get it. :P

Oh, and just so you know, my name's actually Mike. I had an GMC S15 Jimmy a bit ago that I sold. :P

Yeah, 4BT, the flatbed needs some attention. I noticed the extra frame too, and kinda thought it was funny, but it seems strong enough for now. Not to mention welded on... Could definitely use some new decking I'd say. The boards on it are all warped and cut up. At least I have some experience there.

A 6.5 might be nice, but I'm not sure what else I'd need to make sure it fit. If anything.

[Rot Box]

Sorry to hear about the thrown rod Boyce equipment here in Utah sells low mileage (50k/usually less if I remember right) 6.2's for around $900. http://www.boyceequipment.com/

How in love with the truck are you? Now might be the time to consider starting over with 4WD....

[Zimnij Volk]

Are you thinking new truck altogether, Rot Box, or re-doing everything while it's already in pieces?