1972 4x2 4x4 conversion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

windele · 08-18-2002, 11:23 AM

I have inherited a 1972 Super Cheyene 4x4 that has a cab with a lot of rust (doors, lower door posts, lower fenders, and several dents on the outside of the bed.

My question is: Can I purchase a rust free 1/2 ton long bed and use the 4x4 running gear of my fathers P/U, and what major problems will I have.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Looks like a great site.

Larry Winder

slam33 · 08-18-2002, 11:38 AM

going from a 2x4 to a 4x4 is major work and ussually not worth the time. I would swap all the good sheetmetal to the 4x4 from a 2x4.

08-18-2002, 11:23 AM	#1
windele Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 2	1972 4x2 4x4 conversion I have inherited a 1972 Super Cheyene 4x4 that has a cab with a lot of rust (doors, lower door posts, lower fenders, and several dents on the outside of the bed. My question is: Can I purchase a rust free 1/2 ton long bed and use the 4x4 running gear of my fathers P/U, and what major problems will I have. Thanks for your help in advance. Looks like a great site. Larry Winder __________________ LARRY

08-18-2002, 11:38 AM	#2
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	going from a 2x4 to a 4x4 is major work and ussually not worth the time. I would swap all the good sheetmetal to the 4x4 from a 2x4. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

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