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gloege82 · 11-10-2010, 12:17 PM

ok, so right now, i have a 1982 gmc c2500 6.2d. i also have a rusted out 82
k2500 im using for parts. my first plan was to just put my motor and body on the 4x4 frame, but that frame is pretty rusty, and all the brake lines, gas lines, gas tanks, e brake cable, etc are all shot. so since my 82 2wd frame is in good condition and everything works on it, i was wondering how hard it would be to just drill out the rivets mounting the 2wd front end on, and all the rivets for front leaf spring mounts on the 4x4 to put the axle underneath the 2wd. the c2500 cab is a manual, so im pretty sure the hub will work with a tcase.

any other things i need to address? all input will be appreciated.
thanks

Adams74Chevy · 11-10-2010, 01:32 PM

I am far from an expert, but I know I've read that the 4x4 transmission hump in the cab is bigger to allow room for the tranfer case. I would say it is like most things automotive it's possible if you have the time and the money.

p_rubottom · 11-11-2010, 10:41 PM

The big thing that I recently had to deal with was the motor mounts. The 4x4 is about 1/4 too tall to sleeve into a 2wd frame. I cut it down and welded it to make it work. Im not sure about the trans tunnel yet. Im still in the mock up stage myself. You have the parts truck on hand so you have it made! Good luck to ya

11-10-2010, 12:17 PM	#1
gloege82 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Brighton MN Posts: 1	82 4x4 conversion ok, so right now, i have a 1982 gmc c2500 6.2d. i also have a rusted out 82 k2500 im using for parts. my first plan was to just put my motor and body on the 4x4 frame, but that frame is pretty rusty, and all the brake lines, gas lines, gas tanks, e brake cable, etc are all shot. so since my 82 2wd frame is in good condition and everything works on it, i was wondering how hard it would be to just drill out the rivets mounting the 2wd front end on, and all the rivets for front leaf spring mounts on the 4x4 to put the axle underneath the 2wd. the c2500 cab is a manual, so im pretty sure the hub will work with a tcase. any other things i need to address? all input will be appreciated. thanks

11-10-2010, 01:32 PM	#2
Adams74Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD Posts: 417	Re: 82 4x4 conversion I am far from an expert, but I know I've read that the 4x4 transmission hump in the cab is bigger to allow room for the tranfer case. I would say it is like most things automotive it's possible if you have the time and the money. __________________ 2006 Silverado Crew Cab 1500 4x4 5.3L automatic 1986 M1008 CUCV 6.2L Detroit Diesel TH400 4.56 Detroit Locker rear NP208 1973 K20 "Silverado" 350ci, HEI, TH350, NP203 with 2wd conversion, A/C, power windows,tilt wheel, dual tanks. My '73ish K20 thread My 5yo son claims it as his. 1987 V20 Custom Deluxe 350 TH400 NP208 "farm truck" getting parted out. 2016 Nissan Altima grocery getter/commuter

11-11-2010, 10:41 PM	#3
p_rubottom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 366	Re: 82 4x4 conversion The big thing that I recently had to deal with was the motor mounts. The 4x4 is about 1/4 too tall to sleeve into a 2wd frame. I cut it down and welded it to make it work. Im not sure about the trans tunnel yet. Im still in the mock up stage myself. You have the parts truck on hand so you have it made! Good luck to ya



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