1st post: C&C conversion to Dually pickup - several questions...

[MikeO]

Finally decided that I need to join!



I inherited a 93 dually Cab & Chassis in 1997. The time has come to restore it. I intend to convert it to a dually pickup. Here is what I have:

1993 D350 5 speed LE - 259,000 miles

159" wheelbase Cab & Chassis

Stage 3 Banks kit

Rebuilt front end

Rebuilt transmission

Rebuilt 3. 54 open rear

New brakes all around

One almost brand new '92 dually bed & tailgate from Rust Free in Iowa.



The first hurdle I need to get over is pushing the rear wheels out! I have located a couple of suppliers for the adapters but am unsure how much space I need. Any suggestions?



The second thing I need help on is what to do with the extra 18" between the cab and bed. So far, I've got two options, cut the frame down or have a custom crossframe tool box/transfer tank made for it. Any other ideas are welcome.



Lastly, I think I need a new pump. Occassionally, I get some seepage of fuel from where the throttle arm comes out of the pump when it's cold. Other than that, it seems fine - but how would I really know?



Sorry for so many questions.



Thanks in advance,

Mike O.

 

[boatpuller]

Your cab+chassis may have used the same axle as a dually pickup, just find a dually pickup and measure to the outside of the rear axles and compare.

I would build a toolbox to use the 18" a friend has one on his freightliner cab w/ford p/u box, it is even with the top of the truck bed and has swinging doors hinged on the front on each side and is open all the way across inside for hauling large objects, it works nice. The toolbox doesnt have a flat floor, it is lower on the outside of the frame and then has a elevated floor over the center part over the frame.



Hope this helps,

Caleb

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

How about changing the cab to a extended cab ? Or better yet a Crew Cab