I like big trucks........I can not lie .

[Dan Barlow]

I'm really wanting a big truck . I really love a big truck with a manual trans and a two speed rear end . Do I need one , no . But how much of what we have do we really need . You can buy grain trucks like this around here in good shape for $1800 . That gets you a nice cab at least if I change my mind and stick it on a half ton chassis. I do have some questions . I've noticed trucks of the same years having different wheels . Some are the standard looking wheel you see on trucks from 1 ton as llbthe way up to semi trucks . I think this is a buddy wheel and then there are some that kind of look like the grand father of the crater SS . What are the advantages and disadvantages of these two different types of wheels ?

[Shep48COE]

You wanting to go all original?

[pdub]

Dan, that thing would fit in our driveway if you want to stop by here on your whirlwind victory tour after buying it! It'll crack the concrete even more, but that doesn't matter, it's cracked already.

[Monster]

I don't have much experience with those bigger trucks or wheels, but I've always wanted to build a Mack flatbed 'C' cab like Tom Daniels "Beer Wagon".

[silver_bullet]

I've seen many people doing the C60/topkick/Kodiak trucks and like the idea.... there is one on a 1 ton 4X4 chassis that I see almost daily... as far as the wheels go, here is a good article...: http://dailydieseldose.com/dayton-or...rnal-question/
I prefer the Dayton style wheels for the availability of options and the ability to go to 20" super single configuration

[Dan Barlow]

You wanting to go all original?

I want one in good enough shape to leave it alone . I might change my mind later but for now just drive it .

[Dan Barlow]

I don't have much experience with those bigger trucks or wheels, but I've always wanted to build a Mack flatbed 'C' cab like Tom Daniels "Beer Wagon".

I built almost everything he designed for monogram. My favorites were the vette and quicksilver the panel two door batwing chevy wagon ( 59 or 60 ) .

[Dan Barlow]

I've seen many people doing the C60/topkick/Kodiak trucks and like the idea.... there is one on a 1 ton 4X4 chassis that I see almost daily... as far as the wheels go, here is a good article...: http://dailydieseldose.com/dayton-or...rnal-question/
I prefer the Dayton style wheels for the availability of options and the ability to go to 20" super single configuration

I think I like the budds just in case I ever wanted to stick a drive axle in the front someday .

[silver_bullet]

That's a good idea... Army surplus deuce and a half or 5 ton axles work well... keep an eye out on cl for others abandoned projects...

[Dan Barlow]

If I do a C50 I would want a 67 - 72 . As I said , This is a great way to get a solid cab . After driving it awhile I think putting 1 ton 4x4 stuff under it and fill up the big fenders with big mud tires . Sort of like these pics only with a single cab

[pdub]

One thing I found out real quick years ago, whenever I have an idea I'd better think it over pretty good before I finally present it here. Because after that, it becomes Enabler Central. A buzzing hub of other ideas I'd never thought of before. I love BangShift! Did I ever say I love BangShift? Only just sayin.'

[silver_bullet]

One thing I found out real quick years ago, whenever I have an idea I'd better think it over pretty good before I finally present it here. Because after that, it becomes Enabler Central. A buzzing hub of other ideas I'd never thought of before. I love BangShift! Did I ever say I love BangShift? Only just sayin.'

Unless asked... I will stand aside

[Dan Barlow]

Really the most truck I need is a one ton cab and chassis 1 ton ( C30 ) flat bed . And if I go the common sense route I will move up to at least 1985 to maybe 92 . Living in a neighborhood......I bet my neighbors would just love the C50 parked out on the street in front of my house . Oh no ! The common sense guy feels like he may win this one . Oh well , I'll probably shop for another month .

[DanStokes]

As you're looking at wheels DO NOT get split rims! You'll see a separate ring where the bead goes and the ends will be visible (there will be a small gap in the ring like a huge piston ring). A lot of shops won't even mount them because they're seriously dangerous. Budds, Daytons, etc. all work fine so I wouldn't worry too much about which one of them you get but you should look for cracks, etc, especially at the lug bolt flange. They're usually OK unless the truck has been seriously overloaded. I can't remember who made the split rims.

Dan

[Monster]

I don't have much experience with those bigger trucks or wheels, but I've always wanted to build a Mack flatbed 'C' cab like Tom Daniels "Beer Wagon".

I built almost everything he designed for monogram. My favorites were the vette and quicksilver the panel two door batwing chevy wagon ( 59 or 60 ) .

Me too .. my favorites are the Red Barron and Paddy Wagon and my brother liked the Tijuana Taxi and the Dragon Wagon.