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impalaboy9 · 03-30-2011, 09:11 AM

Alright so I need 4x4, I love our trucks and have decided to undertake this crazy project. I have a 65 c10 stepside I want to make 4x4 a guy has a Dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear with 3.73's he says are out of a 70s 4x4 Chevy. This sounds like a strong setup and the widths are real similar, my question is what this setup is worth? Am I crazy for doing this? Is there a better way than this to get 4x4? Thanks!
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**aerotruk63** · 03-30-2011, 10:23 AM

They used to convert 2 wheel drives pre 1960 on 1/2 tons. They still custom made 4wd components for 1 tons after 1960. Napco was a supplier to GM before and after 1960 so you might start looking at how they did it. There's reproduction literature you can buy about Napco and there's guys here who have a lot of knowledge.
Make your life simple and find a 4wd. chassis then swap your body panels over.

Stepside65 · 03-30-2011, 10:39 AM

You definitely might want to poll the guys on the 4x4 forum. If anyone can get you what you want to know they can

impalaboy9 · 03-30-2011, 10:41 AM

I've heard of the napco stuff but its non existent here almost and very price and shipping is a nightmare, I have a buddy who is a good fabricator so I'm not too worried we are considering doing a quad cab with it too, are there frame strength issues shod I box my frame? Thanks
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03-30-2011, 09:11 AM	#1
impalaboy9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lincoln ne Posts: 57	c10 to 4x4 Alright so I need 4x4, I love our trucks and have decided to undertake this crazy project. I have a 65 c10 stepside I want to make 4x4 a guy has a Dana 44 front and 12 bolt rear with 3.73's he says are out of a 70s 4x4 Chevy. This sounds like a strong setup and the widths are real similar, my question is what this setup is worth? Am I crazy for doing this? Is there a better way than this to get 4x4? Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

03-30-2011, 10:23 AM	#2
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: c10 to 4x4 They used to convert 2 wheel drives pre 1960 on 1/2 tons. They still custom made 4wd components for 1 tons after 1960. Napco was a supplier to GM before and after 1960 so you might start looking at how they did it. There's reproduction literature you can buy about Napco and there's guys here who have a lot of knowledge. Make your life simple and find a 4wd. chassis then swap your body panels over. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

03-30-2011, 10:39 AM	#3
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: c10 to 4x4 You definitely might want to poll the guys on the 4x4 forum. If anyone can get you what you want to know they can __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

03-30-2011, 10:41 AM	#4
impalaboy9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: lincoln ne Posts: 57	Re: c10 to 4x4 I've heard of the napco stuff but its non existent here almost and very price and shipping is a nightmare, I have a buddy who is a good fabricator so I'm not too worried we are considering doing a quad cab with it too, are there frame strength issues shod I box my frame? Thanks Posted via Mobile Device



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