Conversion from 4wd to 2wd...

[80SPORT]

Not hard to do ..just takes a bit of time.

The frame rails are basically the same...we did a 91 Blazer 4wd to 2wd conversion.

Pull the body off to start ...box in 1 pc and the cab and nose as another.

You will need a complete 2 wd donor but it can be a long box(but you will need a short box 2wd driveshaft)

Swap in crossmembers and front suspension

Change out steering box,rear end and trans

drop body back on

Final assembly and hookups

With 2 guys,air tools and a forklift or large A frame will take 2 weekends

Between taxes,travel time and registration hassles it may be easier than purchasing a USA truck

[CDNchevydude]

Finally, the easiest thing to do
1-Pass on it and continue to search ...
2-Buying it and having a donor truck for the front swap and trans,etc...to convert it or having a complete 2wd donnor chassis and swap body!!!

I guess that thinking that I could cheat and shortcut on body prep and paint job by buying a truck in this condition was wrong...But it is still the best looking C-10 I've seen around here for a while!!!

[bluex]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231

Here is the thread on a guy that took a 4wd blazer to 2wd and the 2wd truck got the 4wd stuff.

If you like the truck buy it and convert it. I'm converting a 4wd blazer to 2wd and have caught some flack for it. If its a decent truck at a decent price you will save a ton over a crappy 2wd that needs 20k worth of body and paint work.

The swap is not that hard, but so far all I have gotten done is disassembling my 2wd donor parts, then work and life got in my way. My build thread on the blazer is in my sig, but like I said no progress on the suspension swap yet.....

[CDNchevydude]

Originally Posted by bluex

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=168231

Here is the thread on a guy that took a 4wd blazer to 2wd and the 2wd truck got the 4wd stuff.

If you like the truck buy it and convert it. I'm converting a 4wd blazer to 2wd and have caught some flack for it. If its a decent truck at a decent price you will save a ton over a crappy 2wd that needs 20k worth of body and paint work.

The swap is not that hard, but so far all I have gotten done is disassembling my 2wd donor parts, then work and life got in my way. My build thread on the blazer is in my sig, but like I said no progress on the suspension swap yet.....

I just read the whole thread...Wow! The guy went through a lot of work both ways to build a 2wd out of 4wd...really inspiring! after reading all the opinion you guys gave on the subject, I'm considering buying the truck...Might drive it like it is for a while and then see how I feel about it... If no 2wd find its way in my garage, will probably torn it apart and have fun...
Still have to talk with the wife first...

[355bullet]

real nice, any pics of the truck?
Black silverados seem to be hard to find.
Www.ClassicParts.com owns one from Chevy dealership that had it stored. 1987 4x4 short bed with 89miles!

My dad scored a 1986 GMC 4x4, we are in the process of restoring for a daily driver, but with TBI from an 87

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by project 67 sub

i could be wrong, but also doesnt the front frame rail where the motor is kick up 1" higher than a 2wd does? if so that would get you an inch lower to start off

The frames are the same.

[engineco713]

Originally Posted by CDNchevydude

Here's a pict of the truck

I'll trade you my 2WD 3/4 ton long bed for that!!!!!! That trucks in too nice a shape to butcher it.

[CDNchevydude]

First,355bullet, here's a few pictures... from the internet ad from the guy who owns it...

[CDNchevydude]

Originally Posted by engineco713

I'll trade you my 2WD 3/4 ton long bed for that!!!!!! That trucks in too nice a shape to butcher it.

I'll have to pass on your offer...even if it is a 2wd, I'd rather have a short bed...But your right on one thing, that truck IS nice!!! maybe too nice...

[355bullet]

dammmmmmmmm!!!! where is it being sold..lol!

Congrats if u decide to buy it....thats the cleanest truck ive seen in a long time

[CDNchevydude]

I could agree to tell you where it is being sold...Here in canada, in quebec actually...If really interested, PM me...I'll give you the link If not buying(I'll have to take a decision at some point!!!)

[hayesperformanceplus]

Here in Alberta there not rusted like out East. Buy a truck out here and take it back to Quebec...

I always see a 73-87 SB on Kijiji here in every so often in good shape if you watch for them, sometimes with lower Km's.....

[hayesperformanceplus]

Honestly that SB 4wd is worth money, and is a rare find, especially in that shape, color, Km's, and in a silverado!!!

Don't chop it up!

[bluex]

Originally Posted by hayesperformanceplus

Honestly that SB 4wd is worth money, and is a rare find, especially in that shape, color, Km's, and in a silverado!!!

Don't chop it up!

You guys are killing me. If you take your time and do the conversion right, its not chopped up and can be put back to 4x4 anytime you wish. The thread I posted he swapped all that stuff b/c the wanted the truck to be 4x4 when he was done. From what I have seen, I'm only removing the 4x4 engine crossmember and putting the 2wd one in. Everything else will stay where it is......


Its also not like its a COPO camaro or something he wants to chop up into a pro street doorslammer. These trucks are everywhere....

[motornut]

yup clean ones are sure hard to find up here
it would be easier to find a rusty bucket 4X2 for parts up here
turn around and try to sell the 4X4 stuff
put an ad in the paper
may find someone with a 4X2 wanting 4X4 parts too.
may even offer to help you


Seen it on here.......it's your truck build what you want!