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zork · 09-15-2003, 04:21 PM

Help! I have a rusty 70 k20. Bad frame. I also have a 72 2wd super cheyenne with rear leaf springs that came from Neveda. It is rust free. But missing interior. My question is will the 2wd frame covert to 4wd? Is it alot of work? Should I just try to find another 4wd frame. My second question is will 82burb 4wd rears bolt in? This is a fantastic web site! I would appciate any input to this project. Thanks Zork.

smokekiki · 09-15-2003, 04:49 PM

I believe the 4wd frame is 2" narrower where the front suspension goes.I would try to find another frame.By the way welcome from another Pa'er.My Mom was born in Connellsville

**Bowtie468** · 09-15-2003, 10:44 PM

Welcome to the board zork, from south louisiana

Chris
Bowtie468

Hutch · 09-16-2003, 12:43 AM

zork,
Welcome to the board.
It would be easier to get another k model frame.
If you ever have the chance to compare the two side by side completely stripped you will see that there is quite a bit of difference.
Not that it can't or hasn't been done just a lot easier to swap out for the same madel.

Have fun

72shadetree · 09-16-2003, 01:43 AM

welcome from va
id go for another frame

zork · 09-16-2003, 10:49 AM

Thanks for the info. I am going to look at a 72 gmc 4wd truck later today. Owner said rusty cab but good frame. Hopefully it is. Thanks again Zork

zork · 09-16-2003, 08:18 PM

Just got back from looking at the 72gmc 4wd. Another rust bucket. Bad frame. Would anyone like to trade a 4wd frame for a 2wd 5lug ft disic sway bar rear leaf spring frame?

09-15-2003, 04:21 PM	#1
zork Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Connellsville , Pa Posts: 40	frame and rear end help Help! I have a rusty 70 k20. Bad frame. I also have a 72 2wd super cheyenne with rear leaf springs that came from Neveda. It is rust free. But missing interior. My question is will the 2wd frame covert to 4wd? Is it alot of work? Should I just try to find another 4wd frame. My second question is will 82burb 4wd rears bolt in? This is a fantastic web site! I would appciate any input to this project. Thanks Zork.

09-15-2003, 04:49 PM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	I believe the 4wd frame is 2" narrower where the front suspension goes.I would try to find another frame.By the way welcome from another Pa'er.My Mom was born in Connellsville __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

09-15-2003, 10:44 PM	#3
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	Welcome to the board zork, from south louisiana Chris Bowtie468 __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

09-16-2003, 12:43 AM	#4
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	zork, Welcome to the board. It would be easier to get another k model frame. If you ever have the chance to compare the two side by side completely stripped you will see that there is quite a bit of difference. Not that it can't or hasn't been done just a lot easier to swap out for the same madel. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

09-16-2003, 01:43 AM	#5
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	welcome from va id go for another frame __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

09-16-2003, 10:49 AM	#6
zork Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Connellsville , Pa Posts: 40	Thanks for the info. I am going to look at a 72 gmc 4wd truck later today. Owner said rusty cab but good frame. Hopefully it is. Thanks again Zork

09-16-2003, 08:18 PM	#7
zork Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Connellsville , Pa Posts: 40	Just got back from looking at the 72gmc 4wd. Another rust bucket. Bad frame. Would anyone like to trade a 4wd frame for a 2wd 5lug ft disic sway bar rear leaf spring frame?

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