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| | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 42 | Hi,
Need some guidance on a wacky idea of mine.
i plan to convert my 52 gmc 250 series to a dump bed. Given i don't have metal tools readily available nor the skills, may have a local Fab/Welding shop do the work. Is it complicated? Any ideas on cost - rough ball park ...100's of green backs of 1,000's?
Prior owner of my 52 gmc threw in a new PTO unit. Guess that is a whole nother ball game to get that installed.
Appreciate any guidance you all offer.
-rob-
'50 Chevy 1 ton dually daily driver, 1960 Ford F-100, 1972 GMC C-20, 1958 Kenworth, Cat D4, 1972 Ford F100 Ranger
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | There are some great photos of the dump bed platform on "BigTonka's" site. Look At "hydraulics" | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 159 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 159 | I bought a "kit" from Northern Tool once to make my flatbed dump. It was an electric hydraulic pump, a scissor mechanism, the ram and hose. I ended up having to fabricate my own hinges because the ones in the kit didn't work with my frame/flatbed. I also don't like the way the scissor mechanism works - the ram is fighting against itself when you need the most power (right at the start of the lift)
That said, I would buy the electric hydraulic unit by itself. Then I would fab up a twin ram set-up like on "Big Tonka's" site mentioned in the above post. Make your own hinges and get the hydraulic lines made to order at the local tractor dealer and you're good to go.
I love having a dump bed! When I go to the landfill and park next to a guy in a 2011 Super Duty who is shoveling grass clippings out of the back, I love to see the look on his face when this old truck starts dumping!! Priceless!
Craig
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 241 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 241 | To bad we didn't live closer as I am removing the dump bed from mine. They had welded a frame on top of the original frame . They then built a second frame to that that pivoted off the end on a large pivot shaft. The box was operated by 2- 3" bore hydraulic cylinders. There is a few pictures in my albums link below. Anyone that wants the equipment is more than welcome to it. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 42 | Great stories and advice.
'50 Chevy 1 ton dually daily driver, 1960 Ford F-100, 1972 GMC C-20, 1958 Kenworth, Cat D4, 1972 Ford F100 Ranger
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 241 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 241 | Yes Bigtonka, mine was very similar to that. The frame on mine is a little heavier but everything else looks very close. Mine is a Oshawa produced 52 GMC 9430 that was used in Saskatchewan to haul grain. This link shows the frame and bed during demolition with hydraulics removed. http://s1142.photobucket.com/albums...ed/?action=view¤t=fbe867c7.jpg
Last edited by 52_Ton; 01/06/2012 11:45 PM.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 575 | Mine is a Oshawa produced 52 GMC 9430 that was used in Saskatchewan to haul grain. Ha! So was mine! Built in Oshawa and did the same work in Sask.! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1 | can u identify my engine. its in a model 1401.also, do u know of a good parts supplier? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,733 | Hey Rob's Dually...I read your question with interest as truck bodies and equipment have been my livelyhood for over 45 years. Given what you said about the skills level and tools your best bet by far is to buy a quality pick up hoist. Quality is the key word here because everyone who gets price-sucked by N-H stuff ends up regretting it just like Harbor Freight crappo tools.
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