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chevluvr · 01-13-2003, 02:02 AM

Does anyone have any info on changing a 2wd 67 body onto a 77 4x4 frame. Do the body mounts match up on the cab and bed? Any information and suggestions will be helpful. Thanks!

*dtlilly* · 01-13-2003, 02:08 AM

I'm not an expert, but I believe a 2wd cab will not work on a 4x4 frame. The 4x4 cab has a higher center hump to allow for trans and T-Case. If I'm wong, maybe someone else can shed some light on the subject.

Showme-K-20 · 01-13-2003, 08:22 AM

You can cut out the floor at the hump and replace it with a high hump. Check out Mudder67's truck. It's on a later model frame.

Bob

BadHabit · 01-13-2003, 05:16 PM

Chevluvr...It can be done with a lot of patience. I placed my 2WD 70 shortbed fleetside on a 76 4WD shortbed frame. You do not need to cut the rear of the cab, however, you will need to make your own front cab mounts and core support mounts. I used 3" body lift blocks under bed which lined it up perfect with the cab. There is no way around elevating the bed off of the frame unless you were to figure out a way to cut rear of cab. My cab was perfect and rust free so that was unthinkable to me. High hump cabs are only high in the front of cab and are absolutely no different behind the floorpan area. Hope you have some metal working tools (IE: grinders, drills, torch/plasma cutter and welder). I will try to get some pics posted for you asap. BadHabit.

Mudder · 01-14-2003, 03:36 PM

i used all the 67's cab mounts and a low hump floor. did not cut the cab.

Mudder · 01-14-2003, 03:38 PM

One on the important things is getting the cab mounted back away from the distributor to were you can get it out if needed. that pic up there is a front mount.

orionwy2002 · 01-15-2003, 09:51 PM

put a how to list on this swap on a web site or something! You seem to be the expert everybody asks. If i can figure out how to attach stuff i'll post the pictures you sent to me the other day.

red450ih · 01-16-2003, 03:47 AM

I'd like to see the photos as well. I have a good 77 4WD frame that I'd like to stick under a older truck. What radiator support brackets did you use, 67 or mid 70's ones on the frame already? Did you have to move the rear axle? I read there is a wheel base difference between 67-72 and 73-87.

My email:
Red806IH@aol.com

Thanks,
Keith

Mudder · 01-16-2003, 03:49 AM

The 67 front clip is bolted right to the mounts on the frame. I can send you the pics if you pm me your addy. Never mind I just say it up there LOL. Do you want me to send them?

Mudder · 01-16-2003, 04:02 AM

I also have pics of my rear gas tank and different filler tube options if ya want. Let me know.

racerjim · 02-08-2003, 09:45 PM

hey mudder couldyou shoot some pics my way also?

i have an 81 stepside that im coverteing to 69 and any info would help.

thx.

greenhorn male · 02-12-2003, 10:24 PM

Hey Mudder I'd like to see pics of your rear gas tankand filler tube options...Thanks
Lzapa007@attbi.com

Mudder · 02-13-2003, 03:45 AM

Have I missed anyone that wanted these pictures?

red450ih · 02-13-2003, 11:12 PM

I never got any.

Red806IH@aol.com

Keith

Mudder · 02-14-2003, 03:51 AM

Red they are on their way.

bs300ex5 · 02-21-2003, 08:21 PM

mudder... hey hit me up with those pics too at bshing5@aol.com

71 BIG RED · 03-03-2003, 03:12 AM

YES PLEASE, SOME PICS. DOING A 68 LONG BED STEPSIDE TO A 198? 4X4 THANKS.CHAD

Mudder · 03-03-2003, 01:39 PM

Need an email Big Red....

YankeeWhite · 03-04-2003, 01:07 AM

Me too, me too! derphoenix@hotmail.com

Mudduck72 · 03-25-2003, 01:21 AM

i need some pictures of your swap 77 frame to 70 chevy body thanks

chevy_fatman · 03-26-2003, 08:23 PM

Hello mudder, would it be possible for you to send me some of those pics as well? Thank you.

my addy:
2low69@earthlink.net

01-13-2003, 02:02 AM	#1
chevluvr Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1	67 bod on 77 frame Does anyone have any info on changing a 2wd 67 body onto a 77 4x4 frame. Do the body mounts match up on the cab and bed? Any information and suggestions will be helpful. Thanks!

01-13-2003, 02:08 AM	#2
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	Welcome to the board I'm not an expert, but I believe a 2wd cab will not work on a 4x4 frame. The 4x4 cab has a higher center hump to allow for trans and T-Case. If I'm wong, maybe someone else can shed some light on the subject.

01-13-2003, 05:16 PM	#4
BadHabit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 11	It can be done Chevluvr...It can be done with a lot of patience. I placed my 2WD 70 shortbed fleetside on a 76 4WD shortbed frame. You do not need to cut the rear of the cab, however, you will need to make your own front cab mounts and core support mounts. I used 3" body lift blocks under bed which lined it up perfect with the cab. There is no way around elevating the bed off of the frame unless you were to figure out a way to cut rear of cab. My cab was perfect and rust free so that was unthinkable to me. High hump cabs are only high in the front of cab and are absolutely no different behind the floorpan area. Hope you have some metal working tools (IE: grinders, drills, torch/plasma cutter and welder). I will try to get some pics posted for you asap. BadHabit. __________________ 70 Chevy SWB 4x4 350/350/203. 02 Honda VTX. 98 Honda XR400. 88 Honda prelude Si 4WS. 99 Nissan Maxima SE. & one spunky little Jack Russel.

01-14-2003, 03:36 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	cab mounts i used all the 67's cab mounts and a low hump floor. did not cut the cab.

01-15-2003, 09:51 PM	#7
orionwy2002 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St.Louis Mo Posts: 43	Mudder, you should put a how to list on this swap on a web site or something! You seem to be the expert everybody asks. If i can figure out how to attach stuff i'll post the pictures you sent to me the other day. __________________ Orion 80K10Scottsdale 350/th350/205 d44/14bff locked 35's 97 blazer 4x4 daily driver

01-13-2003, 08:22 AM	#3
Showme-K-20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 153	You can cut out the floor at the hump and replace it with a high hump. Check out Mudder67's truck. It's on a later model frame. Bob

01-14-2003, 03:38 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	One on the important things is getting the cab mounted back away from the distributor to were you can get it out if needed. that pic up there is a front mount.

01-16-2003, 03:47 AM	#8
red450ih Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 225	photos I'd like to see the photos as well. I have a good 77 4WD frame that I'd like to stick under a older truck. What radiator support brackets did you use, 67 or mid 70's ones on the frame already? Did you have to move the rear axle? I read there is a wheel base difference between 67-72 and 73-87. My email: Red806IH@aol.com Thanks, Keith Last edited by red450ih; 01-16-2003 at 03:49 AM.

01-16-2003, 03:49 AM	#9
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	The 67 front clip is bolted right to the mounts on the frame. I can send you the pics if you pm me your addy. Never mind I just say it up there LOL. Do you want me to send them?

01-16-2003, 04:02 AM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I also have pics of my rear gas tank and different filler tube options if ya want. Let me know.

02-08-2003, 09:45 PM	#11
racerjim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: calgary alberta. Posts: 19	hey mudder couldyou shoot some pics my way also? i have an 81 stepside that im coverteing to 69 and any info would help. thx. __________________ 81 chev 1/2ton 4x4, 4"lift and 38" super swampers. soon to become a 69.

02-12-2003, 10:24 PM	#12
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Hey Mudder I'd like to see pics of your rear gas tankand filler tube options...Thanks Lzapa007@attbi.com __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

02-13-2003, 03:45 AM	#13
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Have I missed anyone that wanted these pictures?

02-13-2003, 11:12 PM	#14
red450ih Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 225	I never got any. Red806IH@aol.com Keith

02-14-2003, 03:51 AM	#15
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Red they are on their way.



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02-21-2003, 08:21 PM	#16
bs300ex5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: alexandria KY Posts: 2	mudder... hey hit me up with those pics too at bshing5@aol.com __________________ LOOKING FOR A 1973 - 1987 FULLSIZE CHEVY 4X4 WETHER IT'S A RESTORATION PROJECT OR READY TO RIDE PLEASE PM ME!

03-03-2003, 03:12 AM	#17
71 BIG RED Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Elko,Nevada Posts: 22	YES PLEASE, SOME PICS. DOING A 68 LONG BED STEPSIDE TO A 198? 4X4 THANKS.CHAD __________________ big red 71

03-03-2003, 01:39 PM	#18
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Need an email Big Red....

03-04-2003, 01:07 AM	#19
YankeeWhite Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Manhattan KS USA Posts: 117	Me too, me too! derphoenix@hotmail.com

03-25-2003, 01:21 AM	#20
Mudduck72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burlington IA Posts: 66	old post i need some pictures of your swap 77 frame to 70 chevy body thanks __________________ 69 chevy 4x4 restored 70 blazer with one ton axles $4000 69 chevy 4x4 project $1200 72 ford 4x4 project $1500 58 chevy 1 ton dually $1200 Lots of motors and tranny t cases

03-26-2003, 08:23 PM	#21
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	pics Hello mudder, would it be possible for you to send me some of those pics as well? Thank you. my addy: 2low69@earthlink.net __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

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