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04-03-2014, 04:22 PM
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1968 c30 4wd conversion
I've been thinking about a 4wd swap in my 68...any info/ideas/specs? Would a k20 chassis work?
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05-14-2014, 10:06 AM
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Re: 1968 c30 4wd conversion
I have searched 4wd conversion but didn't come up with anything other than some wanting to do the same. Never came across a thread that showed the actual build of one and how to convert over. Would be interesting to read and see the pics of one that has done a C30 to K30 build. Maybe I am not using the right key words.
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Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie Last edited by rs74; 05-14-2014 at 10:22 AM. |
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05-14-2014, 01:04 PM
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Re: 1968 c30 4wd conversion
I "think" what you would want is a 73-87 K30 frontend swap.
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68' C20. 283CI w/55CC 305HO heads, NP435 Close Ratio, Corp. 14 bolt FF 3.21, 75' front end swap (everything but the X-member). Last edited by airdale94; 05-14-2014 at 01:16 PM. Reason: edit |
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05-14-2014, 01:09 PM
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Re: 1968 c30 4wd conversion
I did a 68 C30 frame to K30 for my crew cab.
I used a lot of stock K20 parts, i.e. leaf hangers and some Diy4x and ORD parts to hang the leafs/axles etc. The rear portion of a C30 frame (at least the 156" wheelbase) is a lot taller and kicks up higher than the 10/20 frames… and, therefore, you may need a body lift on the cab to match up with a bed placed on the rear frame. (Unless you go with a flat bed, for example.) Sadly, I lost my bare frame photos so I can't show you what I mean. I sold the crew cab a few months back, also. Wil
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05-14-2014, 05:53 PM
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Looks good at 20-ft .....
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Location: Mtn Home, AR
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Re: 1968 c30 4wd conversion
Friend of mine did a C-10 2WD to 4WD suspension & components swap on a '71.
Sorry no photos. Turned out nice, but: He said "Never - NEVER - EVER again !!!!!!" Felt like it would have been way-easier to do a body-swap onto a 4 WD frame |
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