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McNugget · 03-06-2011, 11:14 PM

I have 1971 Chevy Cheyenne that I am trying to convert to 4x4. I have frame with NP205 transfer case and automatic transmission. I am still looking for the front driveshaft, but my question is, how long will the conversion take? At first I just want to mount everything onto the new frame, cause I will not have the front driveshaft or linkage for the transfer case, but I am going to worry about that part later. I just need to get my truck on this frame and get rid of the 2WD frame asap. Does anyone have any tips? just about everything is on the frame except cab mounts...?

modblacksmith · 03-07-2011, 01:22 AM

Is it a 70's frame or is it newer? Should be a direct swap, you will probably have to put a body lift on it to clear the trans tunnel if you don't swap it out with a high hump from a 4X4 truck. The drive line and linkage shouldn't be hard to find.

McNugget · 03-07-2011, 10:40 AM

My truck is a 71 and the frame is a 72 and it has a 4 inch lift already on the new frame. So I know it'll fit right and bolt up I am just wondering how long it will all take to do?
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modblacksmith · 03-07-2011, 08:23 PM

Ok, well if you have some help, the tools to do it and some e drinks you mite be able to pull it off in a weekend.

03-06-2011, 11:14 PM	#1
McNugget Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 42	4x4 Conversion on 1971 Cheyenne I have 1971 Chevy Cheyenne that I am trying to convert to 4x4. I have frame with NP205 transfer case and automatic transmission. I am still looking for the front driveshaft, but my question is, how long will the conversion take? At first I just want to mount everything onto the new frame, cause I will not have the front driveshaft or linkage for the transfer case, but I am going to worry about that part later. I just need to get my truck on this frame and get rid of the 2WD frame asap. Does anyone have any tips? just about everything is on the frame except cab mounts...?

03-07-2011, 01:22 AM	#2
modblacksmith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise Id Posts: 186	Re: 4x4 Conversion on 1971 Cheyenne Is it a 70's frame or is it newer? Should be a direct swap, you will probably have to put a body lift on it to clear the trans tunnel if you don't swap it out with a high hump from a 4X4 truck. The drive line and linkage shouldn't be hard to find. __________________ Professional hot glue and pop cycle stick engineer. 72 K/20 soon to be C/10, 454, Th400, 9” rear. 01 GMC 2500HD 8.1, Allison, daily/towpig gas guzzler. 78 Bahner 19’ jet boat, 460 Furd turd.

03-07-2011, 10:40 AM	#3
McNugget Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 42	Re: 4x4 Conversion on 1971 Cheyenne My truck is a 71 and the frame is a 72 and it has a 4 inch lift already on the new frame. So I know it'll fit right and bolt up I am just wondering how long it will all take to do? Posted via Mobile Device

03-07-2011, 08:23 PM	#4
modblacksmith Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise Id Posts: 186	Re: 4x4 Conversion on 1971 Cheyenne Ok, well if you have some help, the tools to do it and some e drinks you mite be able to pull it off in a weekend. __________________ Professional hot glue and pop cycle stick engineer. 72 K/20 soon to be C/10, 454, Th400, 9” rear. 01 GMC 2500HD 8.1, Allison, daily/towpig gas guzzler. 78 Bahner 19’ jet boat, 460 Furd turd.



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