Believe it or not, I plan to use the truck for very light duty hauling (2-3 sheets of plywood) and cruising, as well as some experimentation with lubrication systems. I might occasionally use it to pull a trailered vehicle, but probably nothing really heavy.

I'm not going to restore it, but I don't want to make it un-restorable. I would definitely like to put a newer rear end in it, but haven't really found the information I need to point me towards one.

Brakes would be very important. High power is probably not essential. Driveability is more important.


195? Chevy 3800 dump truck
1973 Chevy C30 cab and chassis
1987 Suburban 3/4 ton 6.2L Diesel