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GMC406 · 01-01-2010, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the info Gene. Is the dip in the later model frame the only thing to give trouble? Would it be such a thing as just making spacers to make it set right or do the troubles run deeper than that? I was just thinking ease of bolting in crossmembers for 4x4 such as I would like to use the 83 style running gear with aluminum t case and all. Or is putting a modern trans and t-case on a 65 frame no big deal? A bolt on to adapt the PS would make that not an issue. Just tossing ideas around in my head. I think I am gonna make this happen so just thinking outloud. As for the 454, I love my small blocks to and have nothing with a big block. Figured it would be nice to be diferent but if it is the hasle you mentioned then a smallblock will have to do. Moving a firewall back is definitly more than I want to do and I would hate to mess with weight distribution to much by moving eng forward. Thanks for the tips.

01-01-2010, 11:14 PM	#10
GMC406 Professional Grade Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hill City KS Posts: 366	Re: Those who have converted to 4x4 input needed. Thanks for the info Gene. Is the dip in the later model frame the only thing to give trouble? Would it be such a thing as just making spacers to make it set right or do the troubles run deeper than that? I was just thinking ease of bolting in crossmembers for 4x4 such as I would like to use the 83 style running gear with aluminum t case and all. Or is putting a modern trans and t-case on a 65 frame no big deal? A bolt on to adapt the PS would make that not an issue. Just tossing ideas around in my head. I think I am gonna make this happen so just thinking outloud. As for the 454, I love my small blocks to and have nothing with a big block. Figured it would be nice to be diferent but if it is the hasle you mentioned then a smallblock will have to do. Moving a firewall back is definitly more than I want to do and I would hate to mess with weight distribution to much by moving eng forward. Thanks for the tips. __________________ 61 GMC 9' Step Someday it will be a build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3356828 67 C-30 Red Dale motorhome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...31#post3845531 71 GMC Street performer in the works Waiting for warm weather http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341946 1990 GMC Sierra GT-sold 1983 chevy 4x4-project on hold maybe sell 1969 Triuph GT 6- sold 1996 Ford I-6 5 Speed 4x4 2004 Dodge Intrepid- milage maker 1959 Ford Fairlaine, factory a/c 292Yblock- sold 1982 Honda XL500R Always lookin for other old trucks!