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1970GMC468 · 02-17-2009, 08:49 PM

Did it up the way you said. Looks like a better deal. Thanks again! Its good to have big brother watching lol Putting the transfer case and tranny tonight.

1970GMC468 · 02-19-2009, 01:07 AM

Well I got the transfer case and transmission in. Tom. I will put in the crossmember and the new driveline! Pictures to follow.

stenbrin · 02-19-2009, 06:18 PM

you want to make another cross member and send it to me?

1970GMC468 · 02-20-2009, 01:03 AM

Well all done with the mount up and rear driveline. Had a new one made and balanced! Im still waitin on that fgb52 kit. All I got left is hanging the front axle and exhaust...

1970GMC468 · 02-20-2009, 01:05 AM

Looks a little rough but im waiting for the steam cleaner and some black paint!

1970GMC468 · 02-20-2009, 01:07 AM

Stenbrin I dont know what kind of hurry your in but when this project is done in a week I will have time. Plus it will give me time to see if it works well! LOL

thirdstreettito · 02-20-2009, 01:24 AM

Did you buy 4x4 rear spring hangers to lift the rear like it was a stock 4x4?

1970GMC468 · 02-20-2009, 03:41 AM

Not yet. Need some stock 4x4 parts. Might block it or add-a-leaf for now till I can get some stock stuff.

Burt4x4 · 02-20-2009, 10:13 AM

Are you aware the torque mount on your Xfercase is missing?

Here is mine incase you need a visual..I have the dual crossmeber too.

Burt4x4 · 02-20-2009, 10:15 AM

Corse with your dropped mounting you'll need to fab up a bracket..or run with out it as long as yer not pushing the limits offroad

1970GMC468 · 02-20-2009, 12:05 PM

Ya I do know im missing mine. Thats todays project! Gonna have to fab up something to work. Had to space the unit down 1.25 inches (the blocks) to keep from hitting the cab. It has the high hump cover so no problem there.

1970GMC468 · 02-20-2009, 12:23 PM

Thanks for the pics Burt! So enlighten me on the dual crossmember. Is it stock or something you added to get more rigidity. Is that a CV joint I see on the rear? Sweet set up. I dont plan to thrash mine to hard but it got a really built 468 in it which has and will torque the truck up a bit!

Sinisterspeed · 02-20-2009, 02:51 PM

Looking good so far.

1970GMC468 · 02-20-2009, 03:04 PM

Thank you! Should have it on the road by monday!

Burt4x4 · 02-20-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1970GMC468

Thanks for the pics Burt! So enlighten me on the dual crossmember. Is it stock or something you added to get more rigidity. Is that a CV joint I see on the rear? Sweet set up. I dont plan to thrash mine to hard but it got a really built 468 in it which has and will torque the truck up a bit!

My Blazer came with the factory skid plate option = crossmember & gas tank skid. It is basically two crossmembers joined togeather with the skidplate.

Rear is 4bolt flange w/1350CV, bought it from HighAngle Driveline

stenbrin · 02-22-2009, 01:35 PM

yeah thanks man i cant wait to see it done looks good so far

scatesracing · 02-22-2009, 06:45 PM

looks great.......

low900rr · 02-23-2009, 11:03 AM

did you get your fgb52 kit yet?? Im still waiting and starting to lose steam on my project. Hope it shows up soon.

1970GMC468 · 02-23-2009, 11:46 PM

Ya I got it. Took a while but they are really busy over there! Mine took about 3.5 weeks.

low900rr · 02-25-2009, 03:09 PM

got any install pics of the fgb52 kit???

*FormerMember* · 02-25-2009, 03:43 PM

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low900rr · 02-25-2009, 03:53 PM

I was just wondering about the rear hangers for the front springs.......looks like one of the holes is located to one of the body mount holes after you knock the rivet out. Is that correct??

*FormerMember* · 02-25-2009, 04:07 PM

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low900rr · 02-25-2009, 04:09 PM

thanks grendel.....just wanted to make sure before I get going tomorrow.

Momboy007 · 03-05-2009, 08:30 PM

Hey Chad, I P.M'd ya concerning doing this to my 69. Do you have a parts list I will need from a donor vehichle, if so, what Years will work. Does/Did your rig originally come with Disk brakes? if not, did the front axle add them? if so, was there any issues with that?
I do not know what type of transfer case to get etc...
Aso, when you dropped all the 2WD cross member and such, how did you keep the motor from falling out?

Your rig looks great and thanks again for all your help, I am now inspired to do this
Rick

02-17-2009, 08:49 PM	#26
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Did it up the way you said. Looks like a better deal. Thanks again! Its good to have big brother watching lol Putting the transfer case and tranny tonight.

02-19-2009, 01:07 AM	#27
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Well I got the transfer case and transmission in. Tom. I will put in the crossmember and the new driveline! Pictures to follow.

02-19-2009, 06:18 PM	#28
stenbrin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 128	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress you want to make another cross member and send it to me?

02-20-2009, 01:03 AM	#29
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Well all done with the mount up and rear driveline. Had a new one made and balanced! Im still waitin on that fgb52 kit. All I got left is hanging the front axle and exhaust...

02-20-2009, 01:05 AM	#30
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Looks a little rough but im waiting for the steam cleaner and some black paint!

02-20-2009, 01:07 AM	#31
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Stenbrin I dont know what kind of hurry your in but when this project is done in a week I will have time. Plus it will give me time to see if it works well! LOL

02-20-2009, 01:24 AM	#32
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Did you buy 4x4 rear spring hangers to lift the rear like it was a stock 4x4? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-20-2009, 03:41 AM	#33
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Not yet. Need some stock 4x4 parts. Might block it or add-a-leaf for now till I can get some stock stuff.

02-20-2009, 10:13 AM	#34
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Are you aware the torque mount on your Xfercase is missing? Here is mine incase you need a visual..I have the dual crossmeber too. __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

02-20-2009, 10:15 AM	#35
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Corse with your dropped mounting you'll need to fab up a bracket..or run with out it as long as yer not pushing the limits offroad __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

02-20-2009, 12:05 PM	#36
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Ya I do know im missing mine. Thats todays project! Gonna have to fab up something to work. Had to space the unit down 1.25 inches (the blocks) to keep from hitting the cab. It has the high hump cover so no problem there.

02-20-2009, 12:23 PM	#37
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Thanks for the pics Burt! So enlighten me on the dual crossmember. Is it stock or something you added to get more rigidity. Is that a CV joint I see on the rear? Sweet set up. I dont plan to thrash mine to hard but it got a really built 468 in it which has and will torque the truck up a bit!

02-20-2009, 02:51 PM	#38
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Looking good so far. __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

02-20-2009, 03:04 PM	#39
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Thank you! Should have it on the road by monday!

02-22-2009, 01:35 PM	#41
stenbrin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 128	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress yeah thanks man i cant wait to see it done looks good so far



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02-22-2009, 06:45 PM	#42
scatesracing Machinist Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 296	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress looks great.......

02-23-2009, 11:03 AM	#43
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress did you get your fgb52 kit yet?? Im still waiting and starting to lose steam on my project. Hope it shows up soon.

02-23-2009, 11:46 PM	#44
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Ya I got it. Took a while but they are really busy over there! Mine took about 3.5 weeks.

02-25-2009, 03:09 PM	#45
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress got any install pics of the fgb52 kit??? Last edited by low900rr; 02-25-2009 at 03:51 PM.

02-25-2009, 03:43 PM	#46
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02-25-2009, 03:53 PM	#47
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress I was just wondering about the rear hangers for the front springs.......looks like one of the holes is located to one of the body mount holes after you knock the rivet out. Is that correct?? __________________ My builds 69 stepside.......2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330675 and the new 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302321

02-25-2009, 04:07 PM	#48
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02-25-2009, 04:09 PM	#49
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress thanks grendel.....just wanted to make sure before I get going tomorrow. __________________ My builds 69 stepside.......2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330675 and the new 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302321

03-05-2009, 08:30 PM	#50
Momboy007 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 82	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Hey Chad, I P.M'd ya concerning doing this to my 69. Do you have a parts list I will need from a donor vehichle, if so, what Years will work. Does/Did your rig originally come with Disk brakes? if not, did the front axle add them? if so, was there any issues with that? I do not know what type of transfer case to get etc... Aso, when you dropped all the 2WD cross member and such, how did you keep the motor from falling out? Your rig looks great and thanks again for all your help, I am now inspired to do this Rick

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