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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.

**special-K** · 01-03-2006, 10:26 PM

Wait for Mudder67 to chime in.I`ve seen them done nicely.I hope to put a 67-72 cab clip on a`91 Suburban frame,then install a Reading service body.Bisquik65 has done what I want to do using a flatbed.

shoobear · 01-04-2006, 12:38 AM

HEY, u gotta keep me posted. im into the swap in the future also. been thinking about alot. ive stopped along the road measuring wheel bases of chevys. (people get freaked out when u start pokin around there rides with a tape) anyways, let me know what u come up with.
cheers

Mudder · 01-04-2006, 05:05 AM

Festus MO. I work in Fenton. You are actually close enough to come look at my truck. Click on My Truck in my sig for pics. I can help ya out as much as I can.

krue · 01-04-2006, 09:49 PM

Can't beat that.

RPMkid · 01-08-2006, 08:19 PM

Hey mudder67 my best buddies grandparents live in owensville.Never been there though.

Yeah I would love to look at your truck.

I am mainly worried about the bed and rear axle lining up.I don't wanna cut the frame.A freind of mine has one of these trucks I can get for free also.(No title and it's a piece.But the chassis and axles are there.)

Like I said I would love to have my truck 4wd.I'm willing to fabricate.(That's the fun part)Chopping my old truck up is not an option.

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.

01-03-2006, 10:26 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 69 body+78 chassis? Wait for Mudder67 to chime in.I`ve seen them done nicely.I hope to put a 67-72 cab clip on a`91 Suburban frame,then install a Reading service body.Bisquik65 has done what I want to do using a flatbed. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-04-2006, 12:38 AM	#3
shoobear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kaslo,BC Posts: 56	Re: 69 body+78 chassis? HEY, u gotta keep me posted. im into the swap in the future also. been thinking about alot. ive stopped along the road measuring wheel bases of chevys. (people get freaked out when u start pokin around there rides with a tape) anyways, let me know what u come up with. cheers __________________ I will run u over for FREE!!! 2001 F350 6" Lifted Dually 1970 ScoutII with chevy implants 1970 GMC 3/4 LB 4x4 (for sale) 1972 Chevy 3/4 LB 4x4 -project

01-04-2006, 05:05 AM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: 69 body+78 chassis? Festus MO. I work in Fenton. You are actually close enough to come look at my truck. Click on My Truck in my sig for pics. I can help ya out as much as I can.

01-04-2006, 09:49 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: 69 body+78 chassis? Can't beat that. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-08-2006, 08:19 PM	#6
RPMkid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Festus,mo Posts: 24	Re: 69 body+78 chassis? Hey mudder67 my best buddies grandparents live in owensville.Never been there though. Yeah I would love to look at your truck. I am mainly worried about the bed and rear axle lining up.I don't wanna cut the frame.A freind of mine has one of these trucks I can get for free also.(No title and it's a piece.But the chassis and axles are there.) Like I said I would love to have my truck 4wd.I'm willing to fabricate.(That's the fun part)Chopping my old truck up is not an option.



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