{"id":147557,"date":"2026-04-14T16:24:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=147557"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:24:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T21:24:04","slug":"1979-chevy-c30-with-a-duramax-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=147557","title":{"rendered":"1979 Chevy C30 with a Duramax V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hodson Motors<\/a> featured this 1979 Chevy C30 Silverado Camper Special on their giveaway. The classic truck is powered by a turbocharged 6.6 L Duramax (LLY) V8<\/a> paired to an Allison 1000 five-speed automatic transmission. Hodson Motors converted the truck to 4WD using a NP261XHD transfer case and Ford Kingpin Dana 60 rear axle. In the back of the truck is a Dana 60 dually rear axle. Hodson Motors converted the front suspension to 4WD using a custom spring hander integrated into the core support with widened shackles. The suspension also uses Offroad Designs crossover 1-ton steering system, Skyjacker leaf-springs, and Bilstein 5100 shocks. On the outside Hodson Motors left the factory paint, grill, bumpers, and mirrors. Inside the wells are 17-inch steel wheels with Milestar XT 275\/85 tires. <\/p>\n