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12-17-2004, 04:32 AM
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Location: vancouver, wa
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63 gmc 2x4 to 4x4?
i have a 63 gmc w/ a bb v6 and sm-420 i want to make it a 4x4. i have done some research and searched the boards i know it is easier to do a chassis swap instead of a front cross member swap, but what year would be easier to swap w/ little mods to body mounts, i was thinking of a newer chassis and keeping the v6 and sm-420. what t.c. would work w/ the sm420?
thanx, jim
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12-17-2004, 07:04 AM
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Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
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rockwells were bolted behind the sm420. I also believe adapters are made to adapt the sm420 to newer transfercases, advanced adapters for one. You could mount a divorced transfercase though, might be easier.
If the 60-66 frames are close to the newer frames, you could probably remove the front spring brackets from a newer truck and mount them to your 63. Did 60-66 trucks have different engine mounting positions? That will dictate wether the engine needs to be moved back for front diff/oil pan interference and driveshaft length. The v6 was mounted in the 67 and up frames so if you started w/ say a 71/72 frame you could fab your own body mounts.
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1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm 
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01-30-2005, 09:12 PM
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I have a 1964 short bed 4x4 GMC Which is a pretty rare bird these days. I am parting it out, all but the cab. So if you decide to go this route feel free to E-Mail me @ intensete@hotmail.com. the truck came with a factory 4" lift and was on the road a year or so ago with 12.50x35x15 BFG Mud Terrain T/A'S. I presently have way too many projects going right know and the old lady is screeching daily. SOUND FAMILLIAR
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02-02-2005, 12:41 AM
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Location: Gold Bar, WA
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My roomate's 63 chevy is undergoing that build up. It's been converted to leaf springs front and rear and plans call for a divorce mounted transfer case, new brakes, and a few other things. We've got the suspension where it should be and just have to do a lot of drilling and/or maybe welding to make it permanent. We still have a lot to do and hope to get the rest done in the spring.
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