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70ptta · 09-30-2013, 09:08 PM

Hey guys need your opinion. I have a 72 k10 short bed that i want to restore and i have a powder coated 2wd frame sitting in the garage. Would it be worth it to convert the frame to a 4wd to use it under my k10. Id take all the 4x4 brackets off the old frame and add them to the 2wd frame. Or should i sell the 2wd frame and invest the money into the 4wd frame?

Campbel45 · 09-30-2013, 10:07 PM

I would say it would be easier and less headache to sell the 2wd frame and restore the 4x4 frame. Unless the 4x4 frame has heavy rust

I've never done the conversion though so maybe someone else will chime in

**argonaut** · 10-01-2013, 12:01 AM

I agree, keep the 4x4 frame. The 2wd frame is different in front and out back.
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andrewmp6 · 10-01-2013, 03:45 AM

It would be one monster of a job to do so unless your 4x4 frame is junk keep it and sell the 2wd one.

70ptta · 10-01-2013, 04:05 PM

Ill try posting it for sale. Thanks guys
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andrewmp6 · 10-02-2013, 01:43 AM

If its a 2wd short bed frame it should sell fast most go ape over the 67-72 short beds now.

09-30-2013, 09:08 PM	#1
70ptta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san jose ca Posts: 172	opinions on converting this frame Hey guys need your opinion. I have a 72 k10 short bed that i want to restore and i have a powder coated 2wd frame sitting in the garage. Would it be worth it to convert the frame to a 4wd to use it under my k10. Id take all the 4x4 brackets off the old frame and add them to the 2wd frame. Or should i sell the 2wd frame and invest the money into the 4wd frame?

09-30-2013, 10:07 PM	#2
Campbel45 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 376	Re: opinions on converting this frame I would say it would be easier and less headache to sell the 2wd frame and restore the 4x4 frame. Unless the 4x4 frame has heavy rust I've never done the conversion though so maybe someone else will chime in

10-01-2013, 12:01 AM	#3
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: opinions on converting this frame I agree, keep the 4x4 frame. The 2wd frame is different in front and out back. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

10-01-2013, 03:45 AM	#4
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: opinions on converting this frame It would be one monster of a job to do so unless your 4x4 frame is junk keep it and sell the 2wd one.

10-01-2013, 04:05 PM	#5
70ptta Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san jose ca Posts: 172	Re: opinions on converting this frame Ill try posting it for sale. Thanks guys Posted via Mobile Device

10-02-2013, 01:43 AM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: opinions on converting this frame If its a 2wd short bed frame it should sell fast most go ape over the 67-72 short beds now. Last edited by andrewmp6; 10-02-2013 at 01:54 AM.



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