motorhome convert to pickup

[bindian]

Why can't you weld a plate overthe top of the U channel to make it a box?
Maybe some photos like George 2615 sent. Photos from the rear. That we can enlarge once we click on them.

hugs, Brandi

 

[bcp]

This may help show what the frame looks like.

G110,210 UNDERBODY FRAMING (110 WHEELBASE). Fits: 1990 Chevrolet G30 VAN SPORTVAN | Royal Oaks Chevrolet Online Parts

Bruce

 

[Jim Timber]

Which is possibly as strong or stronger than the regular C channel.

Don't scrap that thing. I'll pay whatever they'll give you for it so I can use the driveline.

 

[boggen]

get a hair cut and get a real job! *chuckling* had to say it. *been there done that* both receiving and sending end of it.

i think you are giving up to easily. and just need a swift kick in the rear. and get back at it.

if ya got the skills / know how. then get back at it. if ya lacking in some knowledge learn it. and work your way through it.

easier words said than done. but we all been there.

i also understand being completely over whelmed. take a step back and finish the clean up. dealing with stuff that is should not be burned, other stuff that came out of the unit. get some sort of tarp over cab. and finish off with rest of the rear end. tear what is left off. grinding / cutting etc.. to clean things up.

 

[BHD]

take a box (square) tube say 3" square tube 3/16 to 1/4 inch,, and weld over the U tube frame and use for the beginning of your bed, use fish plates or a flat if there is gaps and weld along the frame where needed,

if that frame is going to throw you for a loop how in the world could you mount a pickup cab on it?

Or use the "doner" pick up (where your getting the cab) and use its frame and weld them together,

your giving up on the simple part of it,

 

[Ed of all trades]

He never got to the part where he has to stop and figure things out. I hope he gets over it and goes on with the build. Ed

 

[blueriver]

Ahhhh come on ... I read thru this with great anticipation only to find you QUIT Geez man.

 

[jenkinsph]

There is no way that a C30 doesn't have a frame strong enough for this project. I would not give up for that reason.

I have built a few truck beds as I got irritated with the utilty bodies offered by suppliers such as Koenig and Knapheide. Not very good for small parts and organization, so I built my own. You can do this.

 

[Sodo]

If it was "running" and on Craigslist I think it would get more than a few calls, that could pay for the work already done.

?but it is a 1990 6.0L 366 tbi big block V8 1 ton dually chassis with less that 30k miles! So...

I gotta admit when I see dilapidated RVs I think of the value of the undercarriage, and what a waste it is. I like the idea but personally wouldn't devote that much time to it, don't really need the rig and I bet he doesn't either. That's a big job.

 

[stevecobb76]

I am pulling the whole drive train and I am going to buy another 1 ton box frame pickup cab & chassis from the junk yard w/ title.
I am keeping the 350 engine, tranny, drive shaft, axle, wheels, computer, gauge cluster, and wiring.
I will make a new thread when I have something to show.