Questions on putting a 2wd body on a 4x4 chassis - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jman87 · 06-15-2005, 10:47 PM

so i bought a 67 c10 and a 71 k10. the 67 has an excellent body with no rust while the 71 has a beat up body. so im swapping bodies. I have heard that there is a larger hump in a 4x4 cab....so if i'm putting a 2wd cab on a a 4x4 chassis will i need to get a body lift?

if i get a 2" body lift...then will the front and rear bumper still be 2" lower?
if so how do i fix this or do i even need to fix this?

are there any other problems that i'm going to run into that i need a headsup on?

**402Bowtie** · 06-15-2005, 10:58 PM

The hump in the cab unbolts....so you could replace it with the hump out of your 4x4.
BTW Welcome to the board....this is great place!!

chevy_fatman · 06-15-2005, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 402Bowtie

The hump in the cab unbolts....

Not really, if is a low hump, the hump will be part of the floor, if is a high hump then it will unbolt.

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*dtlilly* · 06-15-2005, 11:45 PM

The hump in the 4X4 unbolts. You make a pattern and cut out the 2wd tunnel so you can bolt the high hump in. I'd put the 67 body on the 71 frame so you already have front disc brakes. That should be a nice truck when done, we sure need pics!

Jman87 · 06-16-2005, 01:13 AM

Thanks for the help

thecatseye66 · 06-16-2005, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jman87

so i bought a 67 c10 ...

...are there any other problems that i'm going to run into that i need a headsup on?

Is that 67 c10 a four-speed or an automatic? Most of the 4-speed cabs had a large hump (which are removable and required in a 4X4). You may already have what you need in place.

Check this...if both cabs have an uboltable interface you are home free. No lift needed. The small hump is formed like a car...you could spot the difference immediately.

Good luck on this swap Jman, I've done a couple three of these. You will need to use the 4x4 speedo cable and hopefully the 71 has disc brakes. You'll have to post more information about the transmission configuration and what the end config will be to get things together...

**special-K** · 06-16-2005, 05:45 AM

Welcome to this site.If your `67 is a 3spd or automatic and you need to buy a high tunnel,Teeitup is selling them in the parts section,now.I don`t think a body-lift is a good way to go,IMO.The bumpers won`t line up with the body and you`ll have a rigid mount.Modifying the floor is the "factory-like" way to go.Let`s see pictures if you can,both trucks.Is the`67 a small wimdow?Most were.Is the`71 cab banged-up?If not,you could retain just the cab,keep the original VIN-plate,and have the high tunnel.

4x4Poet · 06-16-2005, 06:41 AM

Yeah, to state the obvious, once you resolve the hump controversy,

no need for a body lift that would just complicate matters. Replace the body bushings during the swap to get good leveling of the body on the frame.

bodazpa · 06-16-2005, 09:59 AM

if it is an auto or three speed the low hump is fine, you only need to cut a hole for the t-case shifter( obviously ). the only reason for the high hump is if you have a top loader 4 speed....when i built mine i used a 2wd cab and changed the hump, and then when i got it together w/my 3 speed i realized i didn't have to ... good luck lets see pic's...welcome, John

06-15-2005, 10:47 PM	#1
Jman87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3	Questions on putting a 2wd body on a 4x4 chassis so i bought a 67 c10 and a 71 k10. the 67 has an excellent body with no rust while the 71 has a beat up body. so im swapping bodies. I have heard that there is a larger hump in a 4x4 cab....so if i'm putting a 2wd cab on a a 4x4 chassis will i need to get a body lift? if i get a 2" body lift...then will the front and rear bumper still be 2" lower? if so how do i fix this or do i even need to fix this? are there any other problems that i'm going to run into that i need a headsup on? __________________ 67 4WD c10, lwb, 350-v8 71 2WD k10, lwb, 292-l6 in pieces

06-15-2005, 10:58 PM	#2
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,736	The hump in the cab unbolts....so you could replace it with the hump out of your 4x4. BTW Welcome to the board....this is great place!! Last edited by 402Bowtie; 06-15-2005 at 10:59 PM.

06-16-2005, 01:13 AM	#5
Jman87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3	Thanks for the help __________________ 67 4WD c10, lwb, 350-v8 71 2WD k10, lwb, 292-l6 in pieces

06-16-2005, 05:45 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Welcome to this site.If your `67 is a 3spd or automatic and you need to buy a high tunnel,Teeitup is selling them in the parts section,now.I don`t think a body-lift is a good way to go,IMO.The bumpers won`t line up with the body and you`ll have a rigid mount.Modifying the floor is the "factory-like" way to go.Let`s see pictures if you can,both trucks.Is the`67 a small wimdow?Most were.Is the`71 cab banged-up?If not,you could retain just the cab,keep the original VIN-plate,and have the high tunnel. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-16-2005, 06:41 AM	#8
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Yeah, to state the obvious, once you resolve the hump controversy, no need for a body lift that would just complicate matters. Replace the body bushings during the swap to get good leveling of the body on the frame. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

06-15-2005, 11:45 PM	#4
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	The hump in the 4X4 unbolts. You make a pattern and cut out the 2wd tunnel so you can bolt the high hump in. I'd put the 67 body on the 71 frame so you already have front disc brakes. That should be a nice truck when done, we sure need pics!

06-16-2005, 09:59 AM	#9
bodazpa Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: 283 Small Block ln. apt k10 Chevyland N.J. Posts: 261	if it is an auto or three speed the low hump is fine, you only need to cut a hole for the t-case shifter( obviously ). the only reason for the high hump is if you have a top loader 4 speed....when i built mine i used a 2wd cab and changed the hump, and then when i got it together w/my 3 speed i realized i didn't have to ... good luck lets see pic's...welcome, John __________________ 71 chevy 4x4 ,np205 transfer case, 3 speed tranny, sjs 283, 4in suspension lift, and 71 hugger orange paint,33x12.5 parnelli jones on 15x10 m/t classicII, cowl hood,new bed painted, linex liner. Truck has been completed since 2005.... 2003 Chevy Avalanche Z71, on 6in super lift w/ 35in tires RNG4x4 aka the "Redneck Roller" words to live by "If it fits, it fits" "friends help you move, real friends help you move bodies..." Sponsored by "Kick Ass Kustom"



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