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11-26-2014, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: johnstown, ny
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what to do?
I have a 1971 K series 3/4 ton 4x4 PU, great running, great drivetrain. Frame is fair- but usable. Cab is rough underneath. Love the truck, lot of work to fix the cab. I found a 1968 1/2 ton 2 WD, with a freshly sandblasted frame, very solid cab, no drivetrain . They are asking 3 grand for that one. The dilemma? IS it better to buy the 68 and take what i can from mine off, definitely want to keep as a 4x4, or try to just buy the cab from the 68? Not sure if I can use the axles from the k20, and if i can do I have to weld shackles on the 68 frame to accept the front leafs from the 71?? Looking for some knowledge/advice. Thanks.
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11-26-2014, 05:36 PM
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Just like to part out trucks!!
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles
Posts: 27,396
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Re: what to do?
way too much work IMO to make the 2wd a 4x4. Find a good body and put it on your 4x4 frame
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11-26-2014, 09:53 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
Posts: 19,945
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Re: what to do?
Agree much easier to find a cab than swapping. if I'm remembering correctly
2 wheel motor mounts are differant also from a 4by4. The stock ramhorns are differant also. 
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