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Chevy Punk · 01-15-2003, 09:55 PM

I really want a 4x4 but i also really love my truck. has anyone made their 2wd to 4wd? What all has to be done? It probably won't be for a long time if ever but it's cool to think about it.

Hooter · 01-15-2003, 10:13 PM

The best way is to find a 4x4 rolling chasis. The cab has to be modified to a high hump if your truck is an automatic. Just take thwe body of your 1 wheel drive truck and put it on the 4x4 frame.

Chevy Punk · 01-15-2003, 10:16 PM

OK, Does anyone have a 4x4 rolling frame they want to give me?

BobS · 01-15-2003, 10:16 PM

Find a frame (same wheelbase as yours) with axles, t-case and tranny and swap your body over. I'll be doing this to a 72 sub when the weather gets a little nicer . It's all sitting here, waiting.

Charlie Coleman · 01-16-2003, 10:35 AM

Chevy Punk

There's an outfit here in Colorado that will convert 2wd trucks to 4wd. You can look locally to see if someone does it in your area. I have also seen it done in a 4wd magazine. But by the time you get the donor parts, it will become an exspensive project.

My 68' was 2wd. I did as the posts above mention....found a 67-72 donor chasis. It is a simple conversion. I would go this route, but know you have options.

Good luck!

mtdave2 · 01-16-2003, 10:59 AM

how much are the charging to do that conversion?

Charlie Coleman · 01-16-2003, 11:42 AM

mtdave2

To be honest, I don't remember. It's been three years since I looked into it. If I can find info somewhere, I will post.

Mudder · 01-16-2003, 12:49 PM

I think this has been dicussed over on the 4x4 forum pretty much here lately.

6772king · 01-16-2003, 08:05 PM

If you have the parts to make your's a 4x4 from a 67-72 it's not to hard to do the front is pritty easy the rear get's a little trickey because of the factory coils i have done this 3 times so if you need any info or pics let me know. good luck and better stock up on 3/8 drill bits and bolts LOL!!

chiphayes · 01-16-2003, 08:43 PM

i converted a 71 2wd,to a 4wd,wasnt real bad if you are very mechanical,i actually used the drivetrain off a 88 blazer,and was surprised how well everything fit,the hardest thing to find was a 67-72engine crossmember,i recently,sold the truck and told the guy what i had done,and he didnt believe me,tookme about 40hrs,and lots of patience,welder,grinders,air chisels,and some strong backs,the worst parts was cutting the stuff off the blazer,but it was only 500 bucks,for the whole thing,the only other cost was driveshafts, hey, good luck,iwish you lived closer,id help,ive done3 full conversion and enjoyed everyone.

01-15-2003, 09:55 PM	#1
Chevy Punk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Blaine WA Posts: 455	4WD conversion I really want a 4x4 but i also really love my truck. has anyone made their 2wd to 4wd? What all has to be done? It probably won't be for a long time if ever but it's cool to think about it.

01-15-2003, 10:13 PM	#2
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	The best way is to find a 4x4 rolling chasis. The cab has to be modified to a high hump if your truck is an automatic. Just take thwe body of your 1 wheel drive truck and put it on the 4x4 frame. __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

01-15-2003, 10:16 PM	#4
BobS Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: West Central Minnesota Posts: 568	Find a frame (same wheelbase as yours) with axles, t-case and tranny and swap your body over. I'll be doing this to a 72 sub when the weather gets a little nicer . It's all sitting here, waiting. __________________ V-6....only GMC Trucks have it! 62 GMC W5000 NAPCO-V6 65 GMC 2500 NAPCO Panel-V6 66 GMC 1000-V6 66 GMC 1500-V6 67 GMC K1500-SBC (originally a KM-V6) 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC C1500-V6 68 GMC Suburban C2500 70 Chevy K20-SBC 71 Chevy C30 Longhorn-SBC 72 GMC Suburban C1500-BBC 72 Chevy C10-SBC 72 GMC C5500-ToroFlow Diesel

01-16-2003, 10:59 AM	#6
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	how much are the charging to do that conversion? __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

01-16-2003, 08:05 PM	#9
6772king Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: grove city pa usa Posts: 628	If you have the parts to make your's a 4x4 from a 67-72 it's not to hard to do the front is pritty easy the rear get's a little trickey because of the factory coils i have done this 3 times so if you need any info or pics let me know. good luck and better stock up on 3/8 drill bits and bolts LOL!! __________________ 67 chevy short step 2wd 427 71 chevy short fleet 4x4 396 72 gmc jimmy 2wd 377 71 chevy blazer 4x4 454 69 chevy longhorn 5.9l cummins 72 chevy 400 2wd custom camper 67 chevy lwb 4x4 454-in pieces 67 chevy panel soon 4x4-400 67 gmc dump 4x4 1 ton-305 WTF!! 72 chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 burb 350 70 chevy panel 2wd 302 5 speed tko "THERE IS NO REPLACMENT FOR DISPLACMENT"!!!!!!!

01-16-2003, 10:35 AM	#5
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	Chevy Punk There's an outfit here in Colorado that will convert 2wd trucks to 4wd. You can look locally to see if someone does it in your area. I have also seen it done in a 4wd magazine. But by the time you get the donor parts, it will become an exspensive project. My 68' was 2wd. I did as the posts above mention....found a 67-72 donor chasis. It is a simple conversion. I would go this route, but know you have options. Good luck!

01-16-2003, 11:42 AM	#7
Charlie Coleman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Franktown, CO. USA Posts: 533	mtdave2 To be honest, I don't remember. It's been three years since I looked into it. If I can find info somewhere, I will post.

01-16-2003, 12:49 PM	#8
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I think this has been dicussed over on the 4x4 forum pretty much here lately.

01-16-2003, 08:43 PM	#10
chiphayes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 186	conversion i converted a 71 2wd,to a 4wd,wasnt real bad if you are very mechanical,i actually used the drivetrain off a 88 blazer,and was surprised how well everything fit,the hardest thing to find was a 67-72engine crossmember,i recently,sold the truck and told the guy what i had done,and he didnt believe me,tookme about 40hrs,and lots of patience,welder,grinders,air chisels,and some strong backs,the worst parts was cutting the stuff off the blazer,but it was only 500 bucks,for the whole thing,the only other cost was driveshafts, hey, good luck,iwish you lived closer,id help,ive done3 full conversion and enjoyed everyone.



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