1968 Panel Truck 4x4 Frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kefers · 08-05-2010, 10:00 AM

Wanting to turn my panel truck into a 4x4 . Is their a factory truck frame or suburban frame that will work or do I just find a donor 4x4 truck and replace drivetrain?

**John Fabris** · 08-05-2010, 10:44 AM

I am planning on doing the same thing. Several options, easiest is to find a 4x4 suburban or panel frame. Or you could use truck longbed 4x4 frame but end of frame is different and body mounts are different. Last, you could convert your 2wd frame.

I am planning on converting my 2wd frame, modify frame to fit front leafs, and I am putting rear axel under my trailing arms.

**Steven B** · 08-05-2010, 12:06 PM

I started doing the same conversion on my panel before I sold it. I was using a 68 Suburban 4x4 frame and converted it to 72 3/4 running gear. The easiest conversion would be to find a Suburban 4x4 frame. Also make sure to install a high hump to clear the trans and transfer case.

big blue 72 · 08-05-2010, 02:57 PM

Kefers, First of all, "Welcome" to the best board on the planet for any info on chevy trucks!
WE all love to see pictures of any panel truck in any condition. Care to share?Keep reading here and others will chime in and help steer you towards your goal. Glad to have you aboard!

jbclassix · 08-05-2010, 04:23 PM

edited..................................by staff

**John Fabris** · 08-05-2010, 09:53 PM

wheelbase, for longbed trucks and suburbans and panels are the same, but the truck frame at the end (rear of frame) are different as well as the body mounts (no completely positive about body mounts though).

kefers · 08-23-2010, 12:26 PM

Are there any later model 4x4 suspensions that will bolt up?

olblue60@aol.com · 08-25-2010, 08:05 AM

I did the replacement . I put a 67 panel on a 72 4x4 suburban frame. It bolted right up! Later models have a 4 inch longer wheelbase.

John

scotto0609 · 08-26-2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue60@aol.com

I did the replacement . I put a 67 panel on a 72 4x4 suburban frame. It bolted right up! John

I did the same exact thing!!

08-05-2010, 10:00 AM	#1
kefers Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gettysburg Pa Posts: 14	1968 Panel Truck 4x4 Frame Wanting to turn my panel truck into a 4x4 . Is their a factory truck frame or suburban frame that will work or do I just find a donor 4x4 truck and replace drivetrain?

08-05-2010, 10:44 AM	#2
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: 1968 Panel Truck 4x4 Frame I am planning on doing the same thing. Several options, easiest is to find a 4x4 suburban or panel frame. Or you could use truck longbed 4x4 frame but end of frame is different and body mounts are different. Last, you could convert your 2wd frame. I am planning on converting my 2wd frame, modify frame to fit front leafs, and I am putting rear axel under my trailing arms. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

08-05-2010, 12:06 PM	#3
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: 1968 Panel Truck 4x4 Frame I started doing the same conversion on my panel before I sold it. I was using a 68 Suburban 4x4 frame and converted it to 72 3/4 running gear. The easiest conversion would be to find a Suburban 4x4 frame. Also make sure to install a high hump to clear the trans and transfer case. __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

08-05-2010, 02:57 PM	#4
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: 1968 Panel Truck 4x4 Frame Kefers, First of all, "Welcome" to the best board on the planet for any info on chevy trucks! WE all love to see pictures of any panel truck in any condition. Care to share?Keep reading here and others will chime in and help steer you towards your goal. Glad to have you aboard! __________________ Broken Back Club 72 Club GMC Club Panel truck Club 6 cylinder Club Unfinished Projects Club Outdoor Sportsmens Club

08-05-2010, 04:23 PM	#5
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 1968 Panel Truck 4x4 Frame edited..................................by staff __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205 Last edited by Liz; 08-05-2010 at 11:21 PM. Reason: fs ad saying its not an ad

08-05-2010, 09:53 PM	#6
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: 1968 Panel Truck 4x4 Frame wheelbase, for longbed trucks and suburbans and panels are the same, but the truck frame at the end (rear of frame) are different as well as the body mounts (no completely positive about body mounts though). __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

08-23-2010, 12:26 PM	#7
kefers Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Gettysburg Pa Posts: 14	Re: 1968 Panel Truck 4x4 Frame Are there any later model 4x4 suspensions that will bolt up? Last edited by kefers; 08-23-2010 at 12:26 PM. Reason: spelling

08-25-2010, 08:05 AM	#8
olblue60@aol.com member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Silver Spring Md.20901 Posts: 2,031	Re: 1968 Panel Truck 4x4 Frame I did the replacement . I put a 67 panel on a 72 4x4 suburban frame. It bolted right up! Later models have a 4 inch longer wheelbase. John __________________ 1967 C/K10 Chevy Panel 1968 C/K20 Chevy Pickup 1968 C/K10 Chevy Suburban 1941 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1960 Chevy Sedan Delivery 1972 Camaro SS 396 #s matching 1971 Harley FX Superglide



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