72 jimmy 2wd conversion???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Albeerto · 01-03-2012, 06:46 PM

Hi every1. Does any one know what the ball park cost would be to have my 1972 gmc jimmy 4x4 converted to a 2wheel drive? Also if you would know any good shops in my area that can take on the project as i am wanting alot of work done starting from the ground up. I want the build in stages starting with the chassis as i know ima put a lot of money into it but cant convince the wife to let me pull more than 4digit notes at a time.

Lol. Any replies or suggestions would be greatly appreciated especially az i am new to this site and this is my first post. Thanks again guys

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47thriftmaster · 01-03-2012, 08:46 PM

First off, Welcome to the site. As for your question, seeing that your on the west coast it would be a lot easier to find a 2wd and start from there. Just last week there was a post for a 2wd project in Co. So I would say get a 2wd and build both for what you were going to use to convert one.

bouncytruck · 01-03-2012, 10:31 PM

Welcome to the board. I think there are a few other board members around your area.

SportTruck magazine did a write up a few years ago on the conversion - http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...ion/index.html

There are a few board members that may be able to help (but you'll probably have to ship your truck) or you could take that site to a shop and ask for a quote.

If you are looking to find a shop to customize your car, it will probably be cheaper to start with a solid 2wd truck like http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...-blazer&cat=12

Albeerto · 01-03-2012, 11:39 PM

Thanks for the feed back guys and that was a neat article that bouncytruck gave me the link. Where theres a will theres a way. Thanks for the boost of encouragement.
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tubbedII · 01-04-2012, 12:36 PM

Most that want to convert to 2wd want it laying frame...if that's the case, no real need to start with a real 2wd since most of the stock suspension won't get you laying anyways. What's the ultimate goal of the blazer?

I don't really know many shops, but American Pastimes is a new board vendor who sells Porterbuilt parts and is local to Sacramento (not too far from you I guess)...you can contact them about the work.

01-03-2012, 06:46 PM	#1
Albeerto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lemoore, CA...... between Fresno & Visalia!!! Posts: 4	72 jimmy 2wd conversion???? Hi every1. Does any one know what the ball park cost would be to have my 1972 gmc jimmy 4x4 converted to a 2wheel drive? Also if you would know any good shops in my area that can take on the project as i am wanting alot of work done starting from the ground up. I want the build in stages starting with the chassis as i know ima put a lot of money into it but cant convince the wife to let me pull more than 4digit notes at a time. Lol. Any replies or suggestions would be greatly appreciated especially az i am new to this site and this is my first post. Thanks again guys Posted via Mobile Device

01-03-2012, 08:46 PM	#2
47thriftmaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UP, Washington Posts: 978	Re: 72 jimmy 2wd conversion???? First off, Welcome to the site. As for your question, seeing that your on the west coast it would be a lot easier to find a 2wd and start from there. Just last week there was a post for a 2wd project in Co. So I would say get a 2wd and build both for what you were going to use to convert one.

01-03-2012, 10:31 PM	#3
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: 72 jimmy 2wd conversion???? Welcome to the board. I think there are a few other board members around your area. SportTruck magazine did a write up a few years ago on the conversion - http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...ion/index.html There are a few board members that may be able to help (but you'll probably have to ship your truck) or you could take that site to a shop and ask for a quote. If you are looking to find a shop to customize your car, it will probably be cheaper to start with a solid 2wd truck like http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...-blazer&cat=12 __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-03-2012, 11:39 PM	#4
Albeerto Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lemoore, CA...... between Fresno & Visalia!!! Posts: 4	Re: 72 jimmy 2wd conversion???? Thanks for the feed back guys and that was a neat article that bouncytruck gave me the link. Where theres a will theres a way. Thanks for the boost of encouragement. Posted via Mobile Device

01-04-2012, 12:36 PM	#5
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: 72 jimmy 2wd conversion???? Most that want to convert to 2wd want it laying frame...if that's the case, no real need to start with a real 2wd since most of the stock suspension won't get you laying anyways. What's the ultimate goal of the blazer? I don't really know many shops, but American Pastimes is a new board vendor who sells Porterbuilt parts and is local to Sacramento (not too far from you I guess)...you can contact them about the work. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer



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