62 gmc v6 305 3/4 ton longbed 2wd to 68 chevy k20 4x4 swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

raylube · 03-11-2012, 01:49 AM

Howdy,i have a 62 gmc 3/4 ton 2wd with the 305 v6 and manual trans and want to convert it to 4wd, it has torsion front and coil rears. I can get a 68 k20 frame and drive train to swap with manualtrans and 327. I was wanting any advise to this swap as i would like to keep the v6. What is the best way to approach this swap both are long beds and so i would assume the wheel base is close. If anybody can give advise that would be great thanks.

**dennislbrooks** · 03-12-2012, 08:12 AM

I cannot advise on the swap but I am glad you are keeping the v6.

duallyjams · 03-12-2012, 08:33 AM

63 to 87 frame width in the front is the same and easy to convert but 60 to 62 is different. I believe the factory 4x4 for 60 to 62 used a different frame. look in the 60-66 forum some one posted a cl add for a 62 4x4 that was cheap.

NorrisC10 · 03-19-2012, 12:45 PM

I cant really comment on the 62 - 68. But i am currently underway on swapping my 1970 c10 to 4wd, and i picked up a 1972 4x4 frame for $500 (that was junkyard price, might be able to find one cheaper) but that way EVERYTHING swaps over real nice no need to mess around with tweaking anything. So I would look for a frame closer to the year you have.

03-11-2012, 01:49 AM	#1
raylube Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Preston Idaho Posts: 279	62 gmc v6 305 3/4 ton longbed 2wd to 68 chevy k20 4x4 swap Howdy,i have a 62 gmc 3/4 ton 2wd with the 305 v6 and manual trans and want to convert it to 4wd, it has torsion front and coil rears. I can get a 68 k20 frame and drive train to swap with manualtrans and 327. I was wanting any advise to this swap as i would like to keep the v6. What is the best way to approach this swap both are long beds and so i would assume the wheel base is close. If anybody can give advise that would be great thanks.

03-12-2012, 08:12 AM	#2
dennislbrooks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,798	Re: 62 gmc v6 305 3/4 ton longbed 2wd to 68 chevy k20 4x4 swap I cannot advise on the swap but I am glad you are keeping the v6.

03-12-2012, 08:33 AM	#3
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 62 gmc v6 305 3/4 ton longbed 2wd to 68 chevy k20 4x4 swap 63 to 87 frame width in the front is the same and easy to convert but 60 to 62 is different. I believe the factory 4x4 for 60 to 62 used a different frame. look in the 60-66 forum some one posted a cl add for a 62 4x4 that was cheap. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

03-19-2012, 12:45 PM	#4
NorrisC10 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wildomar Posts: 14	Re: 62 gmc v6 305 3/4 ton longbed 2wd to 68 chevy k20 4x4 swap I cant really comment on the 62 - 68. But i am currently underway on swapping my 1970 c10 to 4wd, and i picked up a 1972 4x4 frame for $500 (that was junkyard price, might be able to find one cheaper) but that way EVERYTHING swaps over real nice no need to mess around with tweaking anything. So I would look for a frame closer to the year you have.



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