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RPMkid · 01-03-2006, 08:25 PM

I have been given the chance to buy a 78 lwb 4x4.

I have a 69 2wd and would LOVE to make it 4wd.

My cab and body are in much better shape then the 78's.

I was wondering how hard is it to do.There is a guy in town with one.So I know it's possible.I would want it to be a fairly simple swap.I was told I would have to cut the frame in order to line up the rear tires with the wheel wells of the bed.That isn't something I want to do.

New mounts for the rad support,cab,and bed I can do.I'm a sheet metal worker and have a mig welder.

I would only do this if I can make it look good.Not something rigged togother.

01-03-2006, 08:25 PM	#1
RPMkid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Festus,mo Posts: 24	69 body+78 chassis? I have been given the chance to buy a 78 lwb 4x4. I have a 69 2wd and would LOVE to make it 4wd. My cab and body are in much better shape then the 78's. I was wondering how hard is it to do.There is a guy in town with one.So I know it's possible.I would want it to be a fairly simple swap.I was told I would have to cut the frame in order to line up the rear tires with the wheel wells of the bed.That isn't something I want to do. New mounts for the rad support,cab,and bed I can do.I'm a sheet metal worker and have a mig welder. I would only do this if I can make it look good.Not something rigged togother.



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