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  1. Raybob9289

    C20 to K20 conversion questions

    Nephew shared a FB marketplace add with me on Friday. 4 door K30 frame and cab with title for $350. I've done the conversion and I can't agree with te other fellas enough. Its way better to find a frame.
  2. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    The retreaval of K30 frame is complete. Layin a field down east of Divide Colorado. Usual deal guy bought 1 ton for Diffs. Bare frame $200 I wish I would have found this a year ago.
  3. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    GM was all over the map, Both mine are at a 90 degree turn weird
  4. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    BTW I'll be sellind a lot of frame parts on CL and EBay.
  5. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    I wouldn't say it was a yuuuuge dip and Old Blue with 4:56's can't really go fast. But the engine crossmember is just too close for comfort. I think the 4x4 frame is 2" taller over the front diff than the 2x4 frame. So moving forward I would recommend to anybody that wants to do the conversion...
  6. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    See broken 90° vent tube
  7. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    It is kinda threaded I'll go out to the shop this morning and snap a pic and check the threads. The part still in the housing actually prayed out like its just barbed not threaded. Weird...
  8. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    Bucket, I have decided I want it to be correct. In my mind the only right way is with the correct frame. I'm weird that way...
  9. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    1 ton frame is also 10-1/4" tall instead of 7-1/4"
  10. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    Attention* I think I may have scored a 77-79 1 ton 4x4 frame. I'm going to see it Saturday with nephew and trailer, If it is like his pics represent I'm bringing all my work last summer was for nothing. I'll do a Frame swap this summer. I have learned a valuable lesson. I knew I should have...
  11. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    Been driving Ol'blue around. New factory replica exhaust and a tune up. After sitting since 1993 I'm finding all the leaks It's a blast...
  12. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    It really helps to have a Parts truck. And the reason I bought this 77 Cheyenne is I'm the 2nd owner and its got 52k on the clock. I wish they wouldn't have let it sit outside for 40+ years.
  13. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

  14. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    Thank You. I was shooting for that "always been like that" look aka stock appearance.
  15. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    Waiting on Rear Driveshaft cut and Balance with new U-Joints & Carrier bearing. Then off to the exhaust shop for Factory Dual exhaust, Almost looks like I could drive it away now. ;)
  16. Raybob9289

    Preformed hoses

    Does anybody have a source for preformed hoses? My 454 (now K30) has the outside of the frame fuel line and the 3/8" preformed over the frame hose is dry rotted. I suppose I could use just bulk fuel line but the bends are funky. I also need to replace the power steering 3/4" reservoir hose...
  17. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    and the High Hump Install is on.
  18. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    And with the 454 re-installed its solid as a Rock
  19. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    Installed and clearanced for Dana 60
  20. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    An old friend of mine use to say "If GM engineered it it'll probably work" I spent the weekend modifying the C30 crossmember. I think it works great for my old Home Depot cruiser.
  21. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    Yes, the frame is different from K30 to C30. The frame pitches up steeper and goes up farther the engine mounting area. So I am bummed to find out that I cant simply use the 4x4 engine crossmember. I will have to "FABRICATE" ONE
  22. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    Engine removal on Wednesday
  23. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    Engine removal on Wednesday
  24. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    Rear is done. I started the Front this weekend. Front Fender rust was worse than I thought.
  25. Raybob9289

    2wd to 4wd conversion

    I am waiting for new shocks, new K30 rubber brake line and swaybar endlinks. I also need to go back to the junkyard and get the correct E-brake frame brackets. Hopefully this weekend I can start the front conversion.

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