From the Ground Up: David Balluck’s 1980 Chevy K30 Transformation

1980 Chevy K30 Camper Special

David Balluck of Elkins, Arkansas, has owned this camper special for the past 10 years. His favorite part about it: “That it’s a Squarebody and that it has the cab rack/rear winch,” he says.

He built and uses the K30 for vehicle recoveries, David says. “And I enjoy taking people along the journey on my socials!” Check out the pictures! @squarebodydave

BUILD SHEET

1980 Chevy K30 Camper Special

• P-Pump Cummins 12 valve /Dodge nv4500/GM 205
• 37-inch Humvee military take-off tires with H1 beadlock wheels up front and factory C30 16.5-inch dually wheels at rear
• 4.10 gears with factory Kingpin Dana 60 up front and Dana 70 rear
• 7-inch custom order ORD leaf springs with shackle flip,14-inch Bilsteins all the way around
• All hangers and bushings were upgraded
• Rob Bonney frame boxing kit
• Iron Bull front bumper with 17,500-lb winch
• Rear MOVE bumper DIY kit installed with 12,000-lb winch and mount added
• Fiberglass prerunner front fenders
• One-off cab rack for ATV storage