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Old 04-25-2013, 10:15 AM   #1
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78 chevy

I'm looking to put a 78 1/2ton 2wd body on a 78 3/4ton 4wd frame.What differences can I expect.
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Old 04-25-2013, 07:10 PM   #2
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Re: 78 chevy

Pretty much just the trans hump
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Old 04-26-2013, 07:51 AM   #3
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Re: 78 chevy

That's what I wanted to here!
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Old 04-26-2013, 05:26 PM   #4
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Re: 78 chevy

I should elaborate, Its the floor area from the firewall back, in the center of the cab. The trans hump is lower, but the "lower-ness" continues back under the seat. In order to put a 2wd cab on a 4wd truck, you have to either run a body lift (i think a 2" will work) or cut out the floor section for transfer case clearance. I'll do some quick googling and you will see the differences. But other than that and the rear two cab mounts which are just different bushings, (and not having the wiring or light in the dash for the 4wd light) thats the only difference.

Here you go, the area in green is the area thats different.

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Old 04-29-2013, 04:33 PM   #5
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Re: 78 chevy

Thanks
That really helps
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