Project 69.........2wd to 4wd - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

low900rr · 02-25-2009, 03:46 PM

Ok so this is a 69 I got a from a friend. Just a few pics from when we picked it up. I picked it up with no suspension under it, got it home and made it a roller to get in the garage. In one pic you will see my bodyless K5, thats all the running gear im using for the 69. Dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear, th400/205, 44's and a nice 383 stroker motor I have on a stand ready to go in. I just got my fgb52 kit today from DIY4x so im ready to get going on the 4x4 conversion. The body is from georgia but apparently had been leaking into the cowl and under the dash is rotted pretty bad, sucks cause the rest of the truck isnt too bad. I just picked some new body tools to help out with the body. Heres a few pics of some of the work ive done so far, I should have some updates tommorow with the axle and springs under the front of the truck.

my67chevytruck · 02-25-2009, 04:41 PM

looks like a good start...

67-72crazy · 02-25-2009, 05:02 PM

great starting point.

low900rr · 02-26-2009, 08:43 PM

got the front springs in it today.............didnt put the 60 under it yet cause the truck wont fit in the garage with the cab on.

115-K10 · 02-26-2009, 09:34 PM

Love the front spring/radiator support mount. Who makes them?

toomanytoyz · 02-26-2009, 09:18 PM

Signing on for the Build, That willl be an awesome Stepper...............

Rick

low900rr · 02-26-2009, 09:37 PM

diy4x.com

arkracing · 03-01-2009, 10:45 PM

What's the plan for converting the rear? Is this a GMC chassis or a Chevy - I know the GMC would have been leaf's in the rear making it easier to convert.

low900rr · 03-02-2009, 12:11 PM

its a trailing arm rear.....gonna have to come up with a way to get some leafs in back. Ive read that the back of the 2wd frames are wider??

jpholman · 03-05-2009, 08:06 PM

I am in the same boat as you. I need a solution to adding rear leaf springs. I know that stock 73-87 hangers can be made to work, but if there is anything else that would work easier Id like to know. anymore progress on yours?

low900rr · 03-05-2009, 09:32 PM

Still welding more sheet metal on the cab, gotta get the cab all squared away then im gonna pull it off the frame. Once the cab comes off the frame ill work on getting the rear suspension done. I got a good game plan on doing it and will post pics of it when im done.

BIG HEAD · 03-05-2009, 10:03 PM

that's an 8 inch lift rear 52' spring in the front. if that same set up was used in a 4x4 frame any idea how much lift that would give you?

low900rr · 03-05-2009, 11:03 PM

yes its an 8" rear.........2wd or 4wd frame this setup will net about 12" up front.

BIG HEAD · 03-05-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by low900rr

yes its an 8" rear.........2wd or 4wd frame this setup will net about 12" up front.

thanks for the info. i was thinking six over the 8 inch spring, but it's about 4?

low900rr · 03-05-2009, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG HEAD

thanks for the info. i was thinking six over the 8 inch spring, but it's about 4?

yep roughly 4"

BIG HEAD · 03-05-2009, 11:29 PM

a friend of mine just picked up an 85 crew cab 2wd and i get the job of converting it to 4wd with 18 inches of lift.

low900rr · 04-30-2009, 04:19 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3286528

dme922 · 03-11-2012, 11:31 PM

I am working on a 71 gmc 2wd to 4wd project and your project seems to be the fix to my issues. Was wandering how you ended up doing the rear conversion. My gmc does have leafs and i was looking into buying a diy4x shackle flip for the rear and use the same as you did in the front. Please any help is appreciated.
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02-25-2009, 03:46 PM	#1
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Project 69.........2wd to 4wd Ok so this is a 69 I got a from a friend. Just a few pics from when we picked it up. I picked it up with no suspension under it, got it home and made it a roller to get in the garage. In one pic you will see my bodyless K5, thats all the running gear im using for the 69. Dana 60 front, 14 bolt rear, th400/205, 44's and a nice 383 stroker motor I have on a stand ready to go in. I just got my fgb52 kit today from DIY4x so im ready to get going on the 4x4 conversion. The body is from georgia but apparently had been leaking into the cowl and under the dash is rotted pretty bad, sucks cause the rest of the truck isnt too bad. I just picked some new body tools to help out with the body. Heres a few pics of some of the work ive done so far, I should have some updates tommorow with the axle and springs under the front of the truck.

02-25-2009, 04:41 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd looks like a good start... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-25-2009, 05:02 PM	#3
67-72crazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: greenfield indiana Posts: 241	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd great starting point. __________________ 1991 1500 longbed: my daily driver 1937 chevy 2dr sedan. dads project

02-26-2009, 08:43 PM	#4
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd got the front springs in it today.............didnt put the 60 under it yet cause the truck wont fit in the garage with the cab on. __________________ My builds 69 stepside.......2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330675 and the new 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302321

02-26-2009, 09:34 PM	#5
115-K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 144	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd Love the front spring/radiator support mount. Who makes them? __________________ The chum Bucket - SWB K10 Restoration - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329775 1971 SS454 Monte http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/...feature14.html 1970 - Monte Carlo Convertible, LS6, L89, M22 Build http://www.firstgenmc.com/ubbthreads...=360236&page=1 1970-SS454 Tripe Black - Barn Find http://www.firstgenerationmontecarlo...=421201&page=1

02-26-2009, 09:18 PM	#6
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd Signing on for the Build, That willl be an awesome Stepper............... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

02-26-2009, 09:37 PM	#7
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd diy4x.com __________________ My builds 69 stepside.......2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330675 and the new 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302321

03-01-2009, 10:45 PM	#8
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd What's the plan for converting the rear? Is this a GMC chassis or a Chevy - I know the GMC would have been leaf's in the rear making it easier to convert. __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

03-02-2009, 12:11 PM	#9
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd its a trailing arm rear.....gonna have to come up with a way to get some leafs in back. Ive read that the back of the 2wd frames are wider?? __________________ My builds 69 stepside.......2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330675 and the new 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302321

03-05-2009, 08:06 PM	#10
jpholman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sallisaw, OK Posts: 10	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd I am in the same boat as you. I need a solution to adding rear leaf springs. I know that stock 73-87 hangers can be made to work, but if there is anything else that would work easier Id like to know. anymore progress on yours?

03-05-2009, 09:32 PM	#11
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd Still welding more sheet metal on the cab, gotta get the cab all squared away then im gonna pull it off the frame. Once the cab comes off the frame ill work on getting the rear suspension done. I got a good game plan on doing it and will post pics of it when im done. __________________ My builds 69 stepside.......2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330675 and the new 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302321

03-05-2009, 10:03 PM	#12
BIG HEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lake city florida Posts: 327	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd that's an 8 inch lift rear 52' spring in the front. if that same set up was used in a 4x4 frame any idea how much lift that would give you? __________________ MY POND TRUCK BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=297393

03-05-2009, 11:03 PM	#13
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd yes its an 8" rear.........2wd or 4wd frame this setup will net about 12" up front. __________________ My builds 69 stepside.......2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330675 and the new 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302321

03-05-2009, 11:29 PM	#16
BIG HEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lake city florida Posts: 327	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd a friend of mine just picked up an 85 crew cab 2wd and i get the job of converting it to 4wd with 18 inches of lift. __________________ MY POND TRUCK BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=297393

04-30-2009, 04:19 PM	#17
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3286528 __________________ My builds 69 stepside.......2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330675 and the new 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302321



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03-11-2012, 11:31 PM	#18
dme922 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gallipolis, Ohio Posts: 296	Re: Project 69.........2wd to 4wd I am working on a 71 gmc 2wd to 4wd project and your project seems to be the fix to my issues. Was wandering how you ended up doing the rear conversion. My gmc does have leafs and i was looking into buying a diy4x shackle flip for the rear and use the same as you did in the front. Please any help is appreciated. Posted via Mobile Device

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