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griesel72 · 07-13-2004, 06:24 PM

I am having a hard time making up my mind on what to do. I have the hugger orange 72 lwb 2wd truck that you see by my name. I thought that i wanted to swap this truck over to a 4wd, so i bought a 3/4 ton chassis from teeitup that had a th400/205 combo and 396 fully rebuilt. Shortly after i bought it, i decided that maybe i wanted to leave the truck the way it is and start to build another truck. But one of the major problems with the 2wd is too much power, and i keep breaking transmissions, so i thought the th 400 would solve that problem. Also, i built the orange truck when i wasn't married, so i used a lot of good parts that i couldn't buy today (with my husband duties)

So my question, if this was your truck, would you convert it, or leave it and put together another truck that wouldn't be near as nice?

The 2wd is in no way stock.

I know that it is my truck, and i should do what makes me happy, but i'm really stumped on this one guys. All ideas appreciated.

Thanks
David

shuttermutt · 07-13-2004, 06:29 PM

If it were me? I'd build that TH400 bullet-proof, stick it in the orange truck and use any remaining parts to build an "I don't care what it looks like as long as it scares the neighborhood kids and runs like a bat out of hell" 4WD.

7gmc2 · 07-13-2004, 06:51 PM

i'll second that! one thing though....the orange truck is a fast play toy so you say.well the 4wd you might want to go the other way and make it a close to original truck. something that can perform, but is easier on the wallet. a turbo 400 for the orange truck will cure it.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-13-2004, 07:03 PM

I know this is not an original thought as the other members have suggested it already, but I am a "me too". Install the TH 400 in your existing truck and build up a 4x4.

Four wheel drives, even when rough are cool!

Jim

franko72 · 07-13-2004, 07:26 PM

husband duties can really damper the funds and time to work on our projects.stick the 400 turbo in your hugger orange and piece another truck together just to get time away from husband duties.

**Canadian694x4** · 07-13-2004, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

Install the TH 400 in your existing truck and build up a 4x4.

Four wheel drives, even when rough are cool!

Jim

I'm of the same thought as well...

crazy longhorn · 07-13-2004, 08:04 PM

He!! yes, im with the rest of the guys....you built a hotrod for fun! stuff a fresh 400 t in it, you wont break it too easy! i ran a stock overhaul , that I did on a 400 T for ten yrs in my longhorn......not high miles, but beat to he!!. that thing ran 2 hopped 455 Olds mills, a 425 Cad, & was gutted & stuck in a Chev case (nothing but seals on the swap)to run a mild 355, & spent some time behind my 383. i also agree on the 4x4, I have the ulgyest(is that a word) 78,79, & 80 K 20 (yes, all in 1 d@mn truck!) with a flatbed, & a camper special stack on the rear ,I can haul a ton on that old truck ....no problem. in low range on the T case, I can pretty much push a 4000 lb vehicle anywhere I want(sideways!) Dont ask about that tho...

crazyL

**CPNE** · 07-13-2004, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by griesel72

...so my question, if this was your truck, would you convert it, or leave it and put together another truck that wouldn't be near as nice?

Put together another truck that is not nearly as nice is my vote. Any good 4x4 should be "used" and have "character".

Some people pay paint and body men good money to acheive a patina that these beauties have "earned"

griesel72 · 07-13-2004, 10:32 PM

Looks like everyone is headed the same direction, but i don't know how to convert the 400 turbo (which is already hooked to the 205 case) to a 2wd, anyone have any idea?

thanks for the help guys, i can always count on you all to help me make up my mind.

David

07-13-2004, 06:24 PM	#1
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	help, can't make up my mind, opionions wanted I am having a hard time making up my mind on what to do. I have the hugger orange 72 lwb 2wd truck that you see by my name. I thought that i wanted to swap this truck over to a 4wd, so i bought a 3/4 ton chassis from teeitup that had a th400/205 combo and 396 fully rebuilt. Shortly after i bought it, i decided that maybe i wanted to leave the truck the way it is and start to build another truck. But one of the major problems with the 2wd is too much power, and i keep breaking transmissions, so i thought the th 400 would solve that problem. Also, i built the orange truck when i wasn't married, so i used a lot of good parts that i couldn't buy today (with my husband duties) So my question, if this was your truck, would you convert it, or leave it and put together another truck that wouldn't be near as nice? The 2wd is in no way stock. I know that it is my truck, and i should do what makes me happy, but i'm really stumped on this one guys. All ideas appreciated. Thanks David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

07-13-2004, 06:29 PM	#2
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	If it were me? I'd build that TH400 bullet-proof, stick it in the orange truck and use any remaining parts to build an "I don't care what it looks like as long as it scares the neighborhood kids and runs like a bat out of hell" 4WD. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

07-13-2004, 07:26 PM	#5
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	husband duties can really damper the funds and time to work on our projects.stick the 400 turbo in your hugger orange and piece another truck together just to get time away from husband duties. __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust

07-13-2004, 08:04 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	He!! yes, im with the rest of the guys....you built a hotrod for fun! stuff a fresh 400 t in it, you wont break it too easy! i ran a stock overhaul , that I did on a 400 T for ten yrs in my longhorn......not high miles, but beat to he!!. that thing ran 2 hopped 455 Olds mills, a 425 Cad, & was gutted & stuck in a Chev case (nothing but seals on the swap)to run a mild 355, & spent some time behind my 383. i also agree on the 4x4, I have the ulgyest(is that a word) 78,79, & 80 K 20 (yes, all in 1 d@mn truck!) with a flatbed, & a camper special stack on the rear ,I can haul a ton on that old truck ....no problem. in low range on the T case, I can pretty much push a 4000 lb vehicle anywhere I want(sideways!) Dont ask about that tho... crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

07-13-2004, 10:32 PM	#9
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Looks like everyone is headed the same direction, but i don't know how to convert the 400 turbo (which is already hooked to the 205 case) to a 2wd, anyone have any idea? thanks for the help guys, i can always count on you all to help me make up my mind. David __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

07-13-2004, 06:51 PM	#3
7gmc2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rockville Va. Posts: 260	i'll second that! one thing though....the orange truck is a fast play toy so you say.well the 4wd you might want to go the other way and make it a close to original truck. something that can perform, but is easier on the wallet. a turbo 400 for the orange truck will cure it.

07-13-2004, 07:03 PM	#4
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I know this is not an original thought as the other members have suggested it already, but I am a "me too". Install the TH 400 in your existing truck and build up a 4x4. Four wheel drives, even when rough are cool! Jim



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