1980 Chevy K30 Camper Special: Its Camping Season!

DAVID BALLUCK . May 28, 2024 . Chevrolet

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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