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Jimal · 05-06-2015, 08:12 PM

Got my '65 back on the road for the first time in probably 20 years after buying it 11 months ago. With its maiden trips to the parts store and Home Depot, it is officially doing what I purchased it to do.

LostMy65 · 05-06-2015, 08:44 PM

Congrats.
You just don't get that feeling driving a Toyota to Home Depot.

mattbert56 · 05-06-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Congrats.
You just don't get that feeling driving a Toyota to Home Depot.

Hey... I have to drive a Toyota until my 65 is done. :.. (

LostMy65 · 05-06-2015, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mattbert56

Hey... I have to drive a Toyota until my 65 is done. :.. (

No insult toward the Toyota.
Loved my Tacoma.
Just talking about the good feeling of driving our cool old trucks.

mattbert56 · 05-06-2015, 09:36 PM

Oh. I know that feeling. Loveeein it

61K10 · 05-07-2015, 12:59 PM

Jimal--nice to see you got it back on the road--looking good!!

Jimal · 05-07-2015, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 61K10

Jimal--nice to see you got it back on the road--looking good!!

Thanks. Plenty of work still to do. Right now I'm still in the basic debugging phase.

LostMy65 · 05-20-2015, 09:38 PM

I don't wander out of the 60-66 forum.
So I've never seen the following thread before:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282297

jaredyocum · 06-26-2015, 10:57 PM

ANy one ever see a 2x4 to 4x4 conversion using a LS/4L60e/241 and a ford coil spring front?

**argonaut** · 06-27-2015, 01:22 AM

Not with a Ford front end. Do you mean a solid axle with coils and radius arms? Or an independent front suspension?

jaredyocum · 06-27-2015, 01:28 AM

Yes 1979 Dana 44 solid axle with ford Control arms and coil springs and upper coil spring buckets

**argonaut** · 06-27-2015, 02:05 AM

I don't see why it wouldn't work.

**Captainfab** · 06-27-2015, 11:38 PM

It should work fine. There will likely be welding involved. Just do your research on the different brackets, panhard bars and steering links available depending on how much lift you want.

jaredyocum · 06-27-2015, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

It should work fine. There will likely be welding involved. Just do your research on the different brackets, panhard bars and steering links available depending on how much lift you want.

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jaredyocum · 06-28-2015, 12:02 AM

Yea I'm a fab guy and I've done this before on a 90 gmc so we could use stock power train . I have swb 64 I did an LS swap on a few years back and if doing great as a daily driver so I have had opertunity to buy another 64 swb and a few other parts fell in my lap so this will be my first 60's LS 4x4 convert .
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66Gilbert · 07-03-2015, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jaredyocum

Yea I'm a fab guy and I've done this before on a 90 gmc so we could use stock power train . I have swb 64 I did an LS swap on a few years back and if doing great as a daily driver so I have had opertunity to buy another 64 swb and a few other parts fell in my lap so this will be my first 60's LS 4x4 convert .
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Keep us posted on this conversion. It will defiantly have a smoother ride.

A 1966 Chevrolet 4X4 Suburban Gone California Black Plate Wild.

**argonaut** · 07-03-2015, 02:37 PM

That thing is sweet!

mud.man.rj · 07-03-2015, 04:11 PM

It sure is sweet isn't it, like the color, almost orange but red.

patrickk1 · 07-06-2015, 11:34 AM

I've had a 75 Bronco awhile ago I built as a rock crawler and was pretty big on the bronco forums. If you're using factory ford parts, it should be cheap. One thing I would mention to upgrade would be to make what are called "LARS BARS". You mod the radius arms with DOM tubing and lengthen them 6". Add a slight bend to the bar clear the tire during a tight turn. Use a johnny joint in the DOM to frame mount. It will allow more articulation because of less bind on the radius arm. Building yourself a custom 3-link doesn't cost that much more.

jaredyocum · 07-18-2015, 01:00 PM

I do plan to use the stock ford radius bars and mounts even . It's a road truck so extra articulation is not really a big deal. Thanks for the advice though I may use it on the next off road truck. I will build a better ps hard rod though , something with less angle . I'm not sure how the steering box and tiered will be just yet . I am using a 79 c-10 2x4 owner box and pitman arm .
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jaredyocum · 07-18-2015, 01:33 PM

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wgg1pc065...J7xSlJ6va?dl=0

My picture link
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jaredyocum · 07-18-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickk1

I've had a 75 Bronco awhile ago I built as a rock crawler and was pretty big on the bronco forums. If you're using factory ford parts, it should be cheap. One thing I would mention to upgrade would be to make what are called "LARS BARS". You mod the radius arms with DOM tubing and lengthen them 6". Add a slight bend to the bar clear the tire during a tight turn. Use a johnny joint in the DOM to frame mount. It will allow more articulation because of less bind on the radius arm. Building yourself a custom 3-link doesn't cost that much more.

I am curious about wether I need to drop the trailing arm mounts lower? I think it will wind up with 4" of lift by welding the coil pockets on lower than they were on the ford but I doubt ford owners lower the brackets with a 4" kit maybe they replace the bushing where it clamps on the axle? I know you want a 10degrees of kingpin rollback to drive great .
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66Gilbert · 07-18-2015, 07:46 PM

A Nice 1966 Chevrolet 4X4 Step Side Gone Wild.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 07-18-2015, 07:48 PM

1963 4x4 work in progress
http://www.billstruckshop.com/customers_gallery_60.htm

RANDY COX · 07-18-2015, 08:35 PM

That's one FINE Stepside..

05-06-2015, 08:12 PM	#776
Jimal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 521	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild Got my '65 back on the road for the first time in probably 20 years after buying it 11 months ago. With its maiden trips to the parts store and Home Depot, it is officially doing what I purchased it to do.

05-06-2015, 08:44 PM	#777
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild Congrats. You just don't get that feeling driving a Toyota to Home Depot. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-06-2015, 09:36 PM	#780
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild Oh. I know that feeling. Loveeein it __________________ Well that didn't go as planned. 1965 k20 buikd thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=628346&page=6

05-07-2015, 12:59 PM	#781
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild Jimal--nice to see you got it back on the road--looking good!! __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

05-20-2015, 09:38 PM	#783
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild I don't wander out of the 60-66 forum. So I've never seen the following thread before: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=282297 __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-26-2015, 10:57 PM	#784
jaredyocum Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: canton IL Posts: 29	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild ANy one ever see a 2x4 to 4x4 conversion using a LS/4L60e/241 and a ford coil spring front?

06-27-2015, 01:22 AM	#785
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild Not with a Ford front end. Do you mean a solid axle with coils and radius arms? Or an independent front suspension? __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

06-27-2015, 01:28 AM	#786
jaredyocum Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: canton IL Posts: 29	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild Yes 1979 Dana 44 solid axle with ford Control arms and coil springs and upper coil spring buckets

06-27-2015, 02:05 AM	#787
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild I don't see why it wouldn't work. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

06-27-2015, 11:38 PM	#788
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild It should work fine. There will likely be welding involved. Just do your research on the different brackets, panhard bars and steering links available depending on how much lift you want. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-28-2015, 12:02 AM	#790
jaredyocum Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: canton IL Posts: 29	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild Yea I'm a fab guy and I've done this before on a 90 gmc so we could use stock power train . I have swb 64 I did an LS swap on a few years back and if doing great as a daily driver so I have had opertunity to buy another 64 swb and a few other parts fell in my lap so this will be my first 60's LS 4x4 convert . Posted via Mobile Device

07-03-2015, 02:37 PM	#792
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild That thing is sweet! __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

07-03-2015, 04:11 PM	#793
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild It sure is sweet isn't it, like the color, almost orange but red. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

07-06-2015, 11:34 AM	#794
patrickk1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Billerica, Ma Posts: 197	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild I've had a 75 Bronco awhile ago I built as a rock crawler and was pretty big on the bronco forums. If you're using factory ford parts, it should be cheap. One thing I would mention to upgrade would be to make what are called "LARS BARS". You mod the radius arms with DOM tubing and lengthen them 6". Add a slight bend to the bar clear the tire during a tight turn. Use a johnny joint in the DOM to frame mount. It will allow more articulation because of less bind on the radius arm. Building yourself a custom 3-link doesn't cost that much more. __________________ - Patrick 1964 GMC pickup lwb ~ My newest build! 1937 Ford Coupe ~ Custom frame, LS1, quickchange 1950 Chevrolet 3100 ~ Bagged (Sold) 1931 Chrysler Roadster ~'32 Ford Frame, Channeled 8" (Originally a 60's show car) 1967 Chevelle ~ 454 Triple Black (Sold) 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS (Sold)

07-18-2015, 01:00 PM	#795
jaredyocum Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: canton IL Posts: 29	Re: 60-66 Chevy And GMC 4X4's Gone Wild I do plan to use the stock ford radius bars and mounts even . It's a road truck so extra articulation is not really a big deal. Thanks for the advice though I may use it on the next off road truck. I will build a better ps hard rod though , something with less angle . I'm not sure how the steering box and tiered will be just yet . I am using a 79 c-10 2x4 owner box and pitman arm . Posted via Mobile Device



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07-18-2015, 07:46 PM	#798
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