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greg0380 · 02-22-2007, 01:23 PM

Got a question about swapping parts. I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 3/4 ton GMC 4X4. I currently have an 85 GMC 1/2 ton 2WD. Is it possible to swap the front fenders and cab without mods? DO transmission type matter. The 3/4 ton is auto, the 1/2 ton is manual. I will retain the auto trans and just not use the pedal for the clutch. Is it difficult to work in the transfer case shifter. I assume I could do what I have done in the past and just cut out the hump and weld it into mine?

thnaks.

wedgemon · 02-22-2007, 03:49 PM

Body parts should be the same

**old Rusty C10** · 02-22-2007, 05:55 PM

they will interchange but the 4X4 cab may have a piece of the tunnel that unbolts you will have to modify the tunnel on the 2X4 to work on the 4X4
the noses will definately interchange without any problem

Twisted78SS · 02-23-2007, 02:02 PM

old Rusty C10 ir right, the 2wd have what is called a small hump trans tunnel, and the 4x4 has a large hump tunnel. Otherwise they are the same.

02-22-2007, 01:23 PM	#1
greg0380 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CT Posts: 454	swapping body parts between frames Got a question about swapping parts. I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 3/4 ton GMC 4X4. I currently have an 85 GMC 1/2 ton 2WD. Is it possible to swap the front fenders and cab without mods? DO transmission type matter. The 3/4 ton is auto, the 1/2 ton is manual. I will retain the auto trans and just not use the pedal for the clutch. Is it difficult to work in the transfer case shifter. I assume I could do what I have done in the past and just cut out the hump and weld it into mine? thnaks. __________________ 1985 GMC Sierra 1500, 1/2 ton, 2WD, LWB, TBI 305 5 speed, 3.42 rear 2007 GMC Sierra 1500, xtended cab, 4X4, flexfuel 5.3L 1999 BMW 528i

02-22-2007, 03:49 PM	#2
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: swapping body parts between frames Body parts should be the same __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

02-22-2007, 05:55 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: swapping body parts between frames they will interchange but the 4X4 cab may have a piece of the tunnel that unbolts you will have to modify the tunnel on the 2X4 to work on the 4X4 the noses will definately interchange without any problem __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 02-22-2007 at 05:55 PM. Reason: typos

02-23-2007, 02:02 PM	#4
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: swapping body parts between frames old Rusty C10 ir right, the 2wd have what is called a small hump trans tunnel, and the 4x4 has a large hump tunnel. Otherwise they are the same.



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