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1970GMC468 · 02-14-2009, 07:07 PM

Well here are some pics of what I got done so far! Now im just waiting for my FGB52 Kit that is 2.5 weeks late! Hope it comes...

Rebuilt Dana44 with 3.73 Posi

Rebuilt TH350 with a rebuilt NP 205 to back it up

thirdstreettito · 02-14-2009, 07:12 PM

Good progress! Gonna keep the same wheel/tires?

dammitmitchell · 02-14-2009, 07:16 PM

gonna be a sexy 4 eyed beast when done.. dont see too many of them anymore

1970GMC468 · 02-14-2009, 08:33 PM

Black 16" inch for now till I can afford some nice 16.5s

skchevota · 02-15-2009, 12:12 AM

Nice truck, good progress!

skchevota · 02-15-2009, 12:13 AM

I would stay with the 16" or go to 17", the tire companys are slowly working the 16.5 out.......

GMCMAX · 02-15-2009, 01:15 AM

That all looks too familiar, good luck. Looks like a nice start.

*FormerMember* · 02-15-2009, 11:20 AM

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69TowRig · 02-15-2009, 11:43 AM

I'm assuming you probably will I am thinking they would not clear the driveshaft and t-case.

**special-K** · 02-15-2009, 12:18 PM

Nice!! Was a 3.73 aready put in the rear?I bet you`ll be taking that front bumper off.

1970GMC468 · 02-15-2009, 02:03 PM

I hope to keep the bumper! Thats what makes these beasts look so good. I plan to either shakle flip or make new springs for the rear. Gonna fab up my own engine cross member and get rid of the tranny and rear crossmember and put in some from a 73 3/4 ton K frame that I have. So I know that the 2wd bumper brackets wont work with the 4wd stuff, but a front bumper cant be used when you use a FGB52 kit?

*FormerMember* · 02-15-2009, 02:08 PM

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**special-K** · 02-15-2009, 05:10 PM

Yeah,it all fits.I was just saying you`ll be taking the bumper off to install the springs.

That is going to be a sweet 4wd.

low900rr · 02-16-2009, 12:00 PM

Im waiting on my fgb52 kit still too. Ordered it a week and a half ago, hope it shows up soon. Far as I know they are 2 weeks behind right now. Nice looking project by the way.

1970GMC468 · 02-16-2009, 08:54 PM

Called Kurt, sbould have my fgb52 kit by thursday! Finished removing front body mounts and bumper brackets and did a engine crossmember out of 1/2" plate.

*FormerMember* · 02-16-2009, 09:09 PM

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low900rr · 02-16-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by grendel

anyway to gusset those butt welds? I'd be a little leery of it that way. Looks like fairly low overlap.

x2

1970GMC468 · 02-16-2009, 09:14 PM

I thought about that. The penetration was good and looked strong but I may do that...

*FormerMember* · 02-16-2009, 09:17 PM

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1970GMC468 · 02-17-2009, 01:31 AM

Oh for sure! It makes total sense. No biggie, just weld some on it and touch it up! LOL

*FormerMember* · 02-17-2009, 08:31 AM

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Burt4x4 · 02-17-2009, 10:19 AM

Allways good to see a 4x4 being born

Keep the pics flowing

1970GMC468 · 02-17-2009, 12:44 PM

Thats a great idea grendel! Im gonna do that today! Thanks buddy!

meansting04 · 02-17-2009, 01:21 PM

The crossmember looks great. Keep up the good work. You tackled a big project. I will be subscibing.

*FormerMember* · 02-17-2009, 01:42 PM

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02-14-2009, 07:07 PM	#1
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	My 4WD Conversion Progress Well here are some pics of what I got done so far! Now im just waiting for my FGB52 Kit that is 2.5 weeks late! Hope it comes... Rebuilt Dana44 with 3.73 Posi Rebuilt TH350 with a rebuilt NP 205 to back it up

02-14-2009, 07:12 PM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Good progress! Gonna keep the same wheel/tires? __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-14-2009, 07:16 PM	#3
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress gonna be a sexy 4 eyed beast when done.. dont see too many of them anymore __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

02-14-2009, 08:33 PM	#4
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Black 16" inch for now till I can afford some nice 16.5s

02-15-2009, 12:12 AM	#5
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Nice truck, good progress!

02-15-2009, 12:13 AM	#6
skchevota Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Evans, Colorado Posts: 530	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress I would stay with the 16" or go to 17", the tire companys are slowly working the 16.5 out.......

02-15-2009, 01:15 AM	#7
GMCMAX Active Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lower Mid-East Ca. Posts: 326	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress That all looks too familiar, good luck. Looks like a nice start. __________________ Never try to teach a pig to sing; it wastes your time and annoys the pig! Gets More Chicks My lugnuts require more torque than your honda makes! 68 GMC, 4X4 conversion w/73 k20 running gear and springs, 350 4spd, 4.10's, D44 powerlok front, 14BFF govlock rear, 33" tires, lifted 4".

02-15-2009, 11:20 AM	#8
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress ... Last edited by FormerMember; 04-02-2009 at 03:34 PM.

02-15-2009, 11:43 AM	#9
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress I'm assuming you probably will I am thinking they would not clear the driveshaft and t-case. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...

02-15-2009, 12:18 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Nice!! Was a 3.73 aready put in the rear?I bet you`ll be taking that front bumper off. __________________ "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 ~

02-15-2009, 02:03 PM	#11
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress I hope to keep the bumper! Thats what makes these beasts look so good. I plan to either shakle flip or make new springs for the rear. Gonna fab up my own engine cross member and get rid of the tranny and rear crossmember and put in some from a 73 3/4 ton K frame that I have. So I know that the 2wd bumper brackets wont work with the 4wd stuff, but a front bumper cant be used when you use a FGB52 kit?

02-15-2009, 02:08 PM	#12
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress ... Last edited by FormerMember; 04-02-2009 at 03:34 PM.

02-15-2009, 05:10 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Yeah,it all fits.I was just saying you`ll be taking the bumper off to install the springs. That is going to be a sweet 4wd. __________________ "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 ~

02-16-2009, 12:00 PM	#14
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Im waiting on my fgb52 kit still too. Ordered it a week and a half ago, hope it shows up soon. Far as I know they are 2 weeks behind right now. Nice looking project by the way.

02-16-2009, 08:54 PM	#15
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Called Kurt, sbould have my fgb52 kit by thursday! Finished removing front body mounts and bumper brackets and did a engine crossmember out of 1/2" plate.



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02-16-2009, 09:09 PM	#16
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02-16-2009, 09:14 PM	#18
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress I thought about that. The penetration was good and looked strong but I may do that...

02-16-2009, 09:17 PM	#19
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02-17-2009, 01:31 AM	#20
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Oh for sure! It makes total sense. No biggie, just weld some on it and touch it up! LOL

02-17-2009, 08:31 AM	#21
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02-17-2009, 10:19 AM	#22
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Allways good to see a 4x4 being born Keep the pics flowing __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

02-17-2009, 12:44 PM	#23
1970GMC468 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Orland, California Posts: 72	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress Thats a great idea grendel! Im gonna do that today! Thanks buddy!

02-17-2009, 01:21 PM	#24
meansting04 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: travis afb Posts: 304	Re: My 4WD Conversion Progress The crossmember looks great. Keep up the good work. You tackled a big project. I will be subscibing. __________________ 67 gmc 1/2 ton, 5.0 v6, 4 speed SOLD!! 70 Chevy C-10, 355, th400, 3.73's 2/4 drop

02-17-2009, 01:42 PM	#25
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