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Old 06-19-2014, 11:56 AM   #1
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What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

I think I worded it right, anyways I'm wanting to know what bolt holes if any would line up into a 4wd frame to a 2wd engine crossmember? I'm getting to tackle to front half of my 2wd conversion on my '69. Here are some pics to give an idea of what I'm up against.
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Old 06-19-2014, 11:57 AM   #2
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

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Old 06-19-2014, 12:00 PM   #3
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Old 06-19-2014, 12:01 PM   #4
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Old 06-19-2014, 04:06 PM   #5
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

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Old 06-19-2014, 08:56 PM   #6
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

Sorry to say but none of the holes line up to the 2WD suspension crossmember, you will have to drill them all.
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Old 06-19-2014, 09:56 PM   #7
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

Thanks, Livrat for the input. I was figuring on that, any tips or advice for a beginner?
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

Measure five times, double check that and drill, drill, drill. Cutting oil and good bits will help.
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

Thanks Imjeff, you sound like my old woodshop teacher, lol.
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Old 06-19-2014, 11:36 PM   #10
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

I don't know if this is detailed enough, but here is an article that sporttruck magazine did on the conversion. http://www.sporttruck.com/techarticl...wd_conversion/
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Old 06-19-2014, 11:43 PM   #11
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

Thanks bouncytruck it gives an idea.
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Old 06-20-2014, 07:58 AM   #12
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

The Sports truck article was a basic guide and skipped over more than a few things. I used center of radiator support holes to measure off. Here is a thread with some idea's.... 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=541514
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Old 06-21-2014, 03:22 PM   #13
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

Thanks guys for the input, as soon as I get it all buttoned together I'll be sure to post some progress pics.
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Old 06-23-2014, 10:05 AM   #14
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Re: What Bolt holes line up in a 2wd conversion?

Drilling that first hole will pucker your butt...

These guys have nailed it though...measure a bunch of times to make sure you're putting it where you want it.
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Lol! Thanks wasted income.
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