68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jetboat · 10-25-2007, 05:29 PM

I want to swap out my gas drivetrain for diesel since this will be my tow rig. I have a good cab and front and no bed, I found a guy parting out a 94 k20 4x4 and its still in running/driving condition, he just needed the bed. How hard would it be to pull my cab/fenders and put them on his chassis????

the 94 he is asking $1200 obo for what ever I want...and its a 6.5

eedgell · 10-25-2007, 08:32 PM

It has been done. Not real easy, but doable. I would do a forums search. You will find some info there.

Mudder · 10-26-2007, 04:02 AM

I would do lots of homework, measuring several times and a body lift for handy measures.

earl87gta · 10-26-2007, 04:35 AM

I know its been done but not a lot of info in it. most guys decide to keep there straight axle its a stronger set up. Im puting a 6.2 in my burb as far as engine swap its pritty straight forward.

68K20 x Drill · 10-26-2007, 05:39 AM

I saw one with a 14" body lift, and it looked like it went in pretty easy.

earl87gta · 10-26-2007, 05:46 AM

I would think with a 14 body lift that sound dangerous.

**special-K** · 10-26-2007, 09:53 AM

I`d try that drivetrain in an older frame if you don`t have one,now.Either one from 67-72 or adapt the body to a`73-up.

jetboat · 10-26-2007, 10:14 AM

well the deal on the 68 is falling thru

Guy cant find the title and do I realy want to wait 8 weeks to infinity before I can liscense and drive the truck??? Its a shame because its almost impossible to find a good cab in this area.

68K20 x Drill · 10-26-2007, 02:30 PM

so fill out a lost title form????

jetboat · 10-26-2007, 04:32 PM

actually I think we have it all straightened out. After I told him that I realy didnt want to mess with waiting for him to get a new title before I could do anything with it, he called the state and found out that if we go in togther to the DMV he can sign it over right there so that the title goes to me and I can go ahead and get the plates etc....Im debating what to do, I found a 6.2 complete and running with 150k miles on it for $400 and the guy needs it gone so most likely he will take less (and it has the glow controller). The 96 is computer controlled and just not sure I realy want to try to sort all of that out, although I know it would be the better motor/driveline. Im looking for milage over towing...I will be towing with it but only about 3000#'s. but given i dont want a dog either. 20mpg would sure be nice but, needs to be reliable.

earl87gta · 10-27-2007, 12:37 AM

you will save alot of cash getting the 6.5 now and changing it over to the 6.2 fuel system then geting a 6.2 and adding a turbo. even if you use a 6.5 turbo on the 6.2 your looking at 500 at the cheapest to get a hold of every thing you need.

10-25-2007, 05:29 PM	#1
jetboat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: romeoville il Posts: 59	68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? I want to swap out my gas drivetrain for diesel since this will be my tow rig. I have a good cab and front and no bed, I found a guy parting out a 94 k20 4x4 and its still in running/driving condition, he just needed the bed. How hard would it be to pull my cab/fenders and put them on his chassis???? the 94 he is asking $1200 obo for what ever I want...and its a 6.5

10-25-2007, 08:32 PM	#2
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: 68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? It has been done. Not real easy, but doable. I would do a forums search. You will find some info there. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

10-26-2007, 04:02 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: 68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? I would do lots of homework, measuring several times and a body lift for handy measures.

10-26-2007, 04:35 AM	#4
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? I know its been done but not a lot of info in it. most guys decide to keep there straight axle its a stronger set up. Im puting a 6.2 in my burb as far as engine swap its pritty straight forward. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-26-2007, 05:39 AM	#5
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: 68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? I saw one with a 14" body lift, and it looked like it went in pretty easy. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

10-26-2007, 05:46 AM	#6
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? I would think with a 14 body lift that sound dangerous. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-26-2007, 09:53 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? I`d try that drivetrain in an older frame if you don`t have one,now.Either one from 67-72 or adapt the body to a`73-up. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-26-2007, 10:14 AM	#8
jetboat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: romeoville il Posts: 59	Re: 68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? well the deal on the 68 is falling thru Guy cant find the title and do I realy want to wait 8 weeks to infinity before I can liscense and drive the truck??? Its a shame because its almost impossible to find a good cab in this area.

10-26-2007, 02:30 PM	#9
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: 68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? so fill out a lost title form???? __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

10-26-2007, 04:32 PM	#10
jetboat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: romeoville il Posts: 59	Re: 68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? actually I think we have it all straightened out. After I told him that I realy didnt want to mess with waiting for him to get a new title before I could do anything with it, he called the state and found out that if we go in togther to the DMV he can sign it over right there so that the title goes to me and I can go ahead and get the plates etc....Im debating what to do, I found a 6.2 complete and running with 150k miles on it for $400 and the guy needs it gone so most likely he will take less (and it has the glow controller). The 96 is computer controlled and just not sure I realy want to try to sort all of that out, although I know it would be the better motor/driveline. Im looking for milage over towing...I will be towing with it but only about 3000#'s. but given i dont want a dog either. 20mpg would sure be nice but, needs to be reliable.

10-27-2007, 12:37 AM	#11
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: 68 k20 on 94 k20 diesel chassis how hard??? you will save alot of cash getting the 6.5 now and changing it over to the 6.2 fuel system then geting a 6.2 and adding a turbo. even if you use a 6.5 turbo on the 6.2 your looking at 500 at the cheapest to get a hold of every thing you need. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb Last edited by earl87gta; 10-27-2007 at 12:38 AM.

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