2wd to 4 wd

[erniebird63]

Have a 1966 shortbox chevy 2wd ...I would like to convert it to 4wd....what frame should I use?? Can I use a 67 to 72 4wd frame?? I am also using a 3speed muncie, will I have to change out my transmission??? Thanks

 

[diesel4me]

You could use a 67-72 frame,i think they may even be the same or close to the original one..you could use a 73-87 frame too,but it will require more work relocating cab mounts ,which may have to be done to the 67-72 also..

I would say its easier than trying to make the 2wd frame in it now into a 4wd,that would requre a lot of rivet removal and bracket swaps..too bad you cant find a 66 4x4 frame in a boneyard--then it would be a lot easier--and it would have a divorced rockwell transfer case,which allows you to put just about any tranny in front of it,they use a short driveshaft to couple the two up..

They did put 3 speed muncies in a few 67-69 GM trucks but I only saw two of them in my life--one in a 69 K5 with a dana 20 transfer case with a straight six,and the same setup in a 68 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4 with a 307 V8 --it would be tough to find one today if even possible they were so rare..

 

[Stomis]

Honestly just fab the brackets to hang a front axle off the existing frame.