C3500HD pic thread

[someotherguy]

Not an HD with those 16", 8 lug wheels. Just a body-lifted 3500 with an HD filler in the gap, which would equate to about a 3" body lift IIRC.

Richard

 

[Supercharged111]

Plus the ad says he SAS swapped it but implies the correct t case was never swapped in.

 

[gstubbz]

Those leaf springs look identical to a real HD, Two springs vs the guys who SAS a normal truck with much smaller 52" springs or whatever with more in the leaf pack. Shock location is in stock place as true 3500HD. Front shackles look the same as a 3500HD. Bed placement on a cab and chassis truck would be the reason there is a gap in between the bed and bumper, and of course swapping in a 8 lug rear axle because it's difficult to find a 10 lug front axle. I'm guessing there is no transfer case installed nor driveshaft so all the front axle does is give it lift.

I guess the only way we would know is with the VIN, but I'd bet money it's a true 3500HD.

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[Supercharged111]

A bed doesn't just bolt on though. Is the wheelbase even right for a bed? My impression was not without some cutting and welding?

 

[someotherguy]

A bed doesn't just bolt on though. Is the wheelbase even right for a bed? My impression was not without some cutting and welding?

3 solutions: cut frame, drill out rivets and relocate rear suspension mount points, lengthen bed. The chassis cab wheelbase is 4" longer than regular truck which makes a very noticeable gap.

Richard

 

[gstubbz]

2006 C3500HD with a 8.1L/5spd. Courtesy of Mexico!

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[someotherguy]

Yeah those later year Mexican GMT400's freak me out! I bet you'd have a hell of a time getting one registered here though since they probably aren't certified to comply with US Fed emissions regulations.

Richard

 

[Z71Hobbs]

Here are a couple I've come across

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[BowtieBrody]

I know Taylor's already posted this one, but damnit if there was ever an HD I'd kill for it'd be this one; something about the low leaf SAS and the big ol' moose killer bumper speaks to me

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[someotherguy]

My old HD's haven't hit the thread so why not, although most here have already seen 'em

1994 3500HD formerly 6.5td/NV4500 bought it w/engine already missing and ready for the scrapyard

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Frame-off buildup, swapped it to a 1996 Vortec 7.4/NV4500, full newer interior swap, built it to look like big bro to my 1994 extended cab

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Complete with Dynamic self-loader wrecker unit, swapped to Chevy grille before it was sold

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1995 3500HD TBI 7.4/NV4500, factory pw/pl (rare-ish), bought it wrecked

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Replaced hood, core support, radiator, grille, lights, and added Alcoa aluminum wheels

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My buddy Robbie lowering a flatbed salvaged from a D.O.T. sprayer truck, plans were to cut it down but I sold it like this

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And just a parts truck I had, 1993 3500HD 6.5/4L80E, former Waste Management Corp. service truck, bad engine. My buddy Nick and I were going to build a wrecker out of it but it just never happened. Had a 7.4 and a wrecker unit ready for it..

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Richard