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jwalt2gfd · 10-01-2016, 05:18 PM

Time to start a thread on my 64 4x4 build. Chris, 63GENIII and Jason, argonaut, have been very helpful in getting me ready for my build and I am ready to pay it forward and maybe help the next guy. This may be a slow build but I will post as progress is made. My name is John.

Pic 1, how it came home
Pic 2, stripped and ready for sand blaster
Pic 3, the power!!! Chevy Ramjet 350!!
Pic 4, where it meats, the road....16x10 wheels will use 315 75 tires

no body as of yet but found a good deal on the 4x4 frame will pick up a 2wd for the body donor later.

I'm looking to do the 52"s on front, however I am also going to use the 52's on back. This will be on the street 90% of the time and I am looking for a little better ride than stock, but not wanting as much flexibility as comes with 63"s on back. I have a set of axles from a 1989 blazer which will work fine for my application. The front axle has crossover steering already and the rear axle has been trussed. For the rear springs mounts I am going to use an aftermarket hangers designed for a 1973-87 truck as they will move the spring location out an additional inch and I will not have to cut the pads off my 89 axle. Feel free to chime in with comments or questions. Thx, John.

Zane M · 10-01-2016, 05:55 PM

Looking forward to future updates!

jwalt2gfd · 10-06-2016, 01:32 PM

Just got my 4" lift shackle flip hangers. These are made by super lift. You can buy them thru summit racing. $143 for the pair and free shipping. They are a beast!!! I am using them for the front and rear of my rear leafs, and I got them for a 1973-87 chevy truck because it moves them out and additional inch and I will not have to relocate the pads on my blazer rear end I am using. It also made sense to me to lower the whole spring for additional lift and to keep the pinion angle closer to where it was. My DIY4x 52 kit is on its way!!!

RANDY COX · 10-23-2016, 06:44 PM

Congrats on your 4x4 build I will be checking in from time to time I like to look at peoples build's....

jwalt2gfd · 12-08-2016, 11:56 AM

Here are some updated pics on my 64 4x4. Chassis fabrication is done and ready to start some reassembly. I built my own rear shackles from 3/8 flat stock.

jwalt2gfd · 12-17-2016, 11:44 AM

starting to hang the axles!!

jwalt2gfd · 12-22-2016, 06:05 PM

Hubs, rotors, brakes, and manual hubs back on!!!

swamp rat · 12-24-2016, 12:06 PM

I haven't seen this build until just now, its looking great!

jwalt2gfd · 12-24-2016, 12:22 PM

Thanks Mike, just got the disc brake kit installed on rear and put her back on wheels!!!

jwalt2gfd · 01-01-2017, 01:17 PM

T-case ready to re-install...

RANDY COX · 01-15-2017, 08:52 PM

Wow looking good is that 4"'s of lift, looks higher than that but could be cause it's just bare frame, no goodies on it yet.. I see you have some other interesting goodies in the garage.. Is that a bubble top on the far side...anywho looking good...

focusedontheprize · 01-15-2017, 10:02 PM

Subbed.

Great start, I am looking forward to seeing this thing on the road.

10-01-2016, 05:18 PM	#1
jwalt2gfd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 24	1964 chevy swb 4x4 build Time to start a thread on my 64 4x4 build. Chris, 63GENIII and Jason, argonaut, have been very helpful in getting me ready for my build and I am ready to pay it forward and maybe help the next guy. This may be a slow build but I will post as progress is made. My name is John. Pic 1, how it came home Pic 2, stripped and ready for sand blaster Pic 3, the power!!! Chevy Ramjet 350!! Pic 4, where it meats, the road....16x10 wheels will use 315 75 tires no body as of yet but found a good deal on the 4x4 frame will pick up a 2wd for the body donor later. I'm looking to do the 52"s on front, however I am also going to use the 52's on back. This will be on the street 90% of the time and I am looking for a little better ride than stock, but not wanting as much flexibility as comes with 63"s on back. I have a set of axles from a 1989 blazer which will work fine for my application. The front axle has crossover steering already and the rear axle has been trussed. For the rear springs mounts I am going to use an aftermarket hangers designed for a 1973-87 truck as they will move the spring location out an additional inch and I will not have to cut the pads off my 89 axle. Feel free to chime in with comments or questions. Thx, John. Attached Images

10-01-2016, 05:55 PM	#2
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build Looking forward to future updates!

10-06-2016, 01:32 PM	#3
jwalt2gfd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 24	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build Just got my 4" lift shackle flip hangers. These are made by super lift. You can buy them thru summit racing. $143 for the pair and free shipping. They are a beast!!! I am using them for the front and rear of my rear leafs, and I got them for a 1973-87 chevy truck because it moves them out and additional inch and I will not have to relocate the pads on my blazer rear end I am using. It also made sense to me to lower the whole spring for additional lift and to keep the pinion angle closer to where it was. My DIY4x 52 kit is on its way!!! Attached Images

10-23-2016, 06:44 PM	#4
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build Congrats on your 4x4 build I will be checking in from time to time I like to look at peoples build's.... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

12-08-2016, 11:56 AM	#5
jwalt2gfd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 24	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build Here are some updated pics on my 64 4x4. Chassis fabrication is done and ready to start some reassembly. I built my own rear shackles from 3/8 flat stock. Attached Images

12-17-2016, 11:44 AM	#6
jwalt2gfd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 24	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build starting to hang the axles!! Attached Images

12-22-2016, 06:05 PM	#7
jwalt2gfd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 24	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build Hubs, rotors, brakes, and manual hubs back on!!! Attached Images

12-24-2016, 12:06 PM	#8
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build I haven't seen this build until just now, its looking great! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-24-2016, 12:22 PM	#9
jwalt2gfd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 24	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build Thanks Mike, just got the disc brake kit installed on rear and put her back on wheels!!! Attached Images

01-01-2017, 01:17 PM	#10
jwalt2gfd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Peoria, Arizona Posts: 24	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build T-case ready to re-install... Attached Images

01-15-2017, 08:52 PM	#11
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build Wow looking good is that 4"'s of lift, looks higher than that but could be cause it's just bare frame, no goodies on it yet.. I see you have some other interesting goodies in the garage.. Is that a bubble top on the far side...anywho looking good... __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

01-15-2017, 10:02 PM	#12
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: 1964 chevy swb 4x4 build Subbed. Great start, I am looking forward to seeing this thing on the road. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)



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