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So I've started gathering some parts for a truck build lately. I lucked out and got a 4L80E transmission out of a Chevy K2500, also has the t-case still bolted on to it! Also got a Eaton mid-range 5spd transmission (sadly not OD). I initially wanted to use the 4L80E behind a cummins in an old chevy, but depending on what truck I end up going with that my change. The best part is that I got all these things for free!!I've also found a 2wd 1998 dodge with cummins and auto trans that I can buy for 1300. I figured if I get the drivetrain out of it I could recoup a bunch of the purchase cost by selling the rest of the parts.My eventual goal is to build a reliable cummins powered 4x4, for year round use (ie. must start well in winter, pull small camper, do work on the farm etc). By the time it's built I hope to be able to sell any vehicles that I still owe money on, and hopefully keep my cash for parts/upgrades. My biggest struggle so far is finding an older 3/4 ton or 1 ton that's not too rusty. You guys in some of the warmer states seem to be able to find them a little easier than I can here on the east coast of Canada. Anyone want to send one up for me by any chance? :)Anyway, stay tuned, I know this thread is in early stages, and will no doubt take a while, but will also no doubt be a fun journey!
Quote from: rcampbell on September 29, 2015, 09:43:08 AMSo I've started gathering some parts for a truck build lately. I lucked out and got a 4L80E transmission out of a Chevy K2500, also has the t-case still bolted on to it! Also got a Eaton mid-range 5spd transmission (sadly not OD). I initially wanted to use the 4L80E behind a cummins in an old chevy, but depending on what truck I end up going with that my change. The best part is that I got all these things for free!!I've also found a 2wd 1998 dodge with cummins and auto trans that I can buy for 1300. I figured if I get the drivetrain out of it I could recoup a bunch of the purchase cost by selling the rest of the parts.My eventual goal is to build a reliable cummins powered 4x4, for year round use (ie. must start well in winter, pull small camper, do work on the farm etc). By the time it's built I hope to be able to sell any vehicles that I still owe money on, and hopefully keep my cash for parts/upgrades. My biggest struggle so far is finding an older 3/4 ton or 1 ton that's not too rusty. You guys in some of the warmer states seem to be able to find them a little easier than I can here on the east coast of Canada. Anyone want to send one up for me by any chance? :)Anyway, stay tuned, I know this thread is in early stages, and will no doubt take a while, but will also no doubt be a fun journey!Love it...So cool another build storyI'll find ya a good Kintucky truck and mail it up to ya...Postage is gonna be a problem though!Since you mentioned it, about 2 miles from me is a square fender crew cab Chevy K30, and a half mile past that is a 80's Suburban. I stopped by to check out the burb after church Sunday. It's a 2WD with 5 lug wheels and has a 6.2 diesel! There's two right there...
Funny you should say that, I actually know a guy that went to Arizona and drove back an old 6.9 F250 !! I should probably stick with a regular cab truck, or my backup option would be an ext. cab F350 (single rear wheel), those crew cab chevy's might be too long to fit into the shop! I know around here there's still a good supply of F250's and F350's in the mid-late 90's ( I really like the look of the 92-98 fords). The supply of 1981-1987 K20's or K30's that are worth more than scrap are getting pretty few and far between.
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb. I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.