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1965 4x4 conversion
#790110 April 03rd 2022 9:52 pm
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Out of all the 4x4 first gens I've seen, they either swapped the frame or didn't say. Is it "just as simple" rolleyes as fitting a driven axle under the front leaves and changing the steering link? What kind of transfer case and transmission is used? Almost every one I've seen uses a C4 swap (I'm assuming for ease of linkages and available T.C. options).

I'm looking at using a 300 six, and dana 44 front, keeping my 9" rear. I would like to keep the stock frame if possible, chassis reinforcing doesn't scare me. I have the shorty 3.03 transmission, which could work with a 203/205 case. I'm thinking cramming a more modern 4/5 speed and married case would be a tight fit at best when allowing reasonable driveshaft angles/length even if I don't lift the van.

If anyone has a 4x4 first gen, I'd love to hear from you on how your van came together! bow

Re: 1965 4x4 conversion
Malatrix #790111 April 03rd 2022 10:58 pm
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They are unibody, who is doing chassis swaps?

Re: 1965 4x4 conversion
samhain #790116 April 03rd 2022 11:18 pm
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I was looking at Thunder's Garage page but it looks like I may have misread the bit about the pickup's use. I'm still interested in specifics about fitting axles and how much drivetrain others have stuffed into the middle of theirs.


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