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01-12-2009, 08:05 PM
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56 4x4 conversion
Working on a 56 GMC . Need help. Want to upgrade the chassis and convert to a 4x4. What would be a good year chassis to start with ? Thanks.
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01-12-2009, 11:07 PM
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Re: 56 4x4 conversion
Mine had Jeep pickup (J20), axles, transfer and steering gearbox grafted on to my stock frame.
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01-12-2009, 11:50 PM
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Re: 56 4x4 conversion
I assume you're wanting to use a solid front rather than the newer IFS? I don't think there's a Chevy solid front axle that is narrow enough to even come close to staying inside the fenders. The rear of my '77 K-5 is 61" between wheel mounting surfaces and the front is about 4" wider. Try over at http://www.pirate4x4.com/welcome1.php, there's a lot of good info on there for several different brands. Good luck, a '56 4x4 will make for a badass truck. You might also try to find out what front GM used for the NAPCO 4x4's.
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01-13-2009, 01:31 AM
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Re: 56 4x4 conversion
I kept the stock frame and springs and used 74 axles, steering, trans and transfer case. Look at my build thread "Lurker Orrie" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233305. Also there are some builds in the 4x4 section. I have a friend that is putting them on shortened early 90's 4wd dually frames too. Welcome...
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01-13-2009, 01:04 PM
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Re: 56 4x4 conversion
56 on 80 short 4x4 frame - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet ...Page 2- 56 on 80 short 4x4 frame The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board.
67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=290391&page=2 |
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01-13-2009, 01:13 PM
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Re: 56 4x4 conversion
also checkout page 1 of my thread
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01-13-2009, 02:26 PM
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Re: 56 4x4 conversion
Thanks for all of the info. Great site Have a question for Gene. Your truck looks great , it is exactly what I would like to do . Was the frame from a pick up or a Blazer? I read that you had to move the fire wall back 2 inches. Was that just at the bottom or the whole thing? Thanks again.
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01-13-2009, 02:42 PM
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Re: 56 4x4 conversion
The frame on this one was an 80 short bed 4x4 frame it is approx 1'' longer than the frame on a 56 short bed and same width in back
The beds are pretty much the same just different back fenders I had to move the firewall back a couple of inches to clear dist when using stock 80 model motor mounts Would be best to move center section back a couple of inches most of way up and down clears well everywehre else Gene Last edited by Gene Sharp; 01-13-2009 at 02:45 PM. Reason: spelling |
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