4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TRAU 82 · 10-13-2010, 02:30 PM

hey fellas..came across a smoking deal this past weekend on a 74 4wd jimmy all original with running 350 sbc (89,000 original miles). the 4wd look is okay to me, but have become more of a lowered guy myself, as i already have two 4wd vehicles in the garage. i know some may call it a sin, but is it possible to convert the 4wd yimmy to a 2wd? and how big of a prob would it be??

sailed2japan · 10-13-2010, 03:53 PM

I don't know about switching the 4wd frame to 2wd, but I do know that I came across this on craigslist a few days ago. It seems to be the easiest answer to your dillema

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/1991211750.html

68Timber · 10-13-2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailed2japan

I don't know about switching the 4wd frame to 2wd, but I do know that I came across this on craigslist a few days ago. It seems to be the easiest answer to your dillema

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/1991211750.html

That's just what the dr ordered for what you want...

justpball · 10-13-2010, 05:36 PM

how low you want to go? you could z the frame and cut the front off a c10...

TRAU 82 · 10-13-2010, 06:34 PM

something kind of mild..possibly just a 2-4 or maybe a little more. i thought about the same. just finding the front end out of an old c10 somewhere, i actually picked up an old c10 the other day for nothing(just hauling it off a guys land). but didnt know what all i'd have to do to convert it..

Davidmichael · 10-13-2010, 06:58 PM

Do yourself a favor and just get a 2wd frame or complete truck. It will be too much work IMO when you can pick up something that's already been made from the factory.

TRAU 82 · 10-14-2010, 02:18 PM

thanks for the link/advice guys..looks like that chassis could be calling my name. guess my next question would be, i know there prob cant be much difference, but have any of you guys had any experience doing the same? placing a Jimmy body on a K5 frame? or would i need to find another jimmy? (hate those technical questions)

scooterskoolkustoms · 10-14-2010, 02:29 PM

should be the same frame.

**lolife99** · 10-14-2010, 04:10 PM

Just add a 2wd crossmember to your 4x4 frame and use a flip kit on the rear.
No need to swap frames.

If you can find a donor 2wd pickup,... that would be the best.
You'll need the transmission, tranny crossmember, and other parts.
You can even add aftermarket 67-70 6-lug disc rotors and keep it 6-lug so you don't have to change the rear axles.
Or swap in the pickup 5-lug rearend also and make it 5-lug.

I love the full top 73-75 blazers!

tobiahr · 10-15-2010, 04:39 AM

see http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231 for some details

BigBlocksRule · 10-15-2010, 07:46 AM

I have a friend with a titled '81 2WD, body is junk but the frame is straight. I'll ask him what he wants for it, my guess is it can be scored for cheap. Then you can sell the 4WD frame you have to one of the guys that needs it.

10-13-2010, 02:30 PM	#1
TRAU 82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus, Texas Posts: 37	4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? hey fellas..came across a smoking deal this past weekend on a 74 4wd jimmy all original with running 350 sbc (89,000 original miles). the 4wd look is okay to me, but have become more of a lowered guy myself, as i already have two 4wd vehicles in the garage. i know some may call it a sin, but is it possible to convert the 4wd yimmy to a 2wd? and how big of a prob would it be??

10-13-2010, 03:53 PM	#2
sailed2japan Jonny Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Outside the Box, Austin,TX Posts: 741	Re: 4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? I don't know about switching the 4wd frame to 2wd, but I do know that I came across this on craigslist a few days ago. It seems to be the easiest answer to your dillema http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/1991211750.html __________________ 1966 C30, Cummins, stacks, and a flat bed in progress... "Honor.....simply put, A veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve is someone who, at one time in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -AEC Hundley USNR

10-13-2010, 05:36 PM	#4
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: 4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? how low you want to go? you could z the frame and cut the front off a c10... __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

10-13-2010, 06:34 PM	#5
TRAU 82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus, Texas Posts: 37	Re: 4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? something kind of mild..possibly just a 2-4 or maybe a little more. i thought about the same. just finding the front end out of an old c10 somewhere, i actually picked up an old c10 the other day for nothing(just hauling it off a guys land). but didnt know what all i'd have to do to convert it..

10-13-2010, 06:58 PM	#6
Davidmichael Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 686	Re: 4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? Do yourself a favor and just get a 2wd frame or complete truck. It will be too much work IMO when you can pick up something that's already been made from the factory. __________________ 86 Suburban 2WD = rolled it and totaled it 83 LWB STD Cab 4x4 = went to the scrapper. Was my baby. 84 Suburban 2WD = stripped it/ scrapped it 81 8 foot bed made into a trailer 86 Suburban going to be made into a trailer 91 Suburban 4x4 = that's my baby 00 S10 Xtreme STD Cab 01 S10 ZR2

10-14-2010, 02:18 PM	#7
TRAU 82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus, Texas Posts: 37	Re: 4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? thanks for the link/advice guys..looks like that chassis could be calling my name. guess my next question would be, i know there prob cant be much difference, but have any of you guys had any experience doing the same? placing a Jimmy body on a K5 frame? or would i need to find another jimmy? (hate those technical questions)

10-14-2010, 02:29 PM	#8
scooterskoolkustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 436	Re: 4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? should be the same frame. __________________ big old burb in primer.lot of work to do.

10-14-2010, 04:10 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? Just add a 2wd crossmember to your 4x4 frame and use a flip kit on the rear. No need to swap frames. If you can find a donor 2wd pickup,... that would be the best. You'll need the transmission, tranny crossmember, and other parts. You can even add aftermarket 67-70 6-lug disc rotors and keep it 6-lug so you don't have to change the rear axles. Or swap in the pickup 5-lug rearend also and make it 5-lug. I love the full top 73-75 blazers! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 10-14-2010 at 04:11 PM.

10-15-2010, 04:39 AM	#10
tobiahr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 513	Re: 4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? see http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231 for some details

10-15-2010, 07:46 AM	#11
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: 4wd Jimmy to 2wd Jimmy? I have a friend with a titled '81 2WD, body is junk but the frame is straight. I'll ask him what he wants for it, my guess is it can be scored for cheap. Then you can sell the 4WD frame you have to one of the guys that needs it.

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