3/4 ton to 1/2 ton Conversion on a 73 Chevy

[chevybuytroy]

found this one today and laughed at the price. I'm pretty sure I have scrapped nicer.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/5287411694.html

[RideTech_Ryan]

What kind of drop are you looking to do on your truck? Are you looking at a static drop or looking more for an air suspension? We can get you set up either way. On the front we can do a coilover or a shockwave with our control arms and our drop spindle uses a factory HD brake system so converting the front to a 5 lug is covered there. If you decide on air we could go with our bolt on 4-link but would need to know what axle you plan on using ie. 10, 12, 14 bolt. If your leaning more towards a coilover setup we would have to do our weld in parallel 4-Link. I would be glad to help you with any questions may have. My direct line is 812-481-4740 you can call me with any questions you may have weather it be for advice or questions about my product.

[Dan Barlow]

Ive you need that one checked out let me know just 20 miles away . ( grinning )

[chevybuytroy]

Ive you need that one checked out let me know just 20 miles away . ( grinning )

no way for me lol. I bought a 97 and a 98 this week I'm kinda regretting already. The 97 drove up on the trailer but sounds like the bottom end is ready to fall out.

[squirrel]

driving into town this morning, I saw a nice mid 70s blue and white 3/4 ton sitting at a friend's house. Interesting coincidence.

[74NovaMan]

What kind of drop are you looking to do on your truck?

Thanks for the response Ryan. I'm still looking for the right truck. The guy with the blue one was supposed to send me pictures but never did and the yellow one is no longer on craigslist.

[74NovaMan]

I like this one but it needs some rust repair:

[silver_bullet]

better off with a much cleaner canvas to start...

[74NovaMan]

This one looks promising:

[silver_bullet]

not too shabby! could be an LMC poster truck! Please put the right grille and wheels on it!

[Huskinhano]

Reminds me of the truck I drove at the dealership. Same exterior color combo,same interior except it was a 2WD, 73 C10 with a 307.

[Damon23]

That has perfect patina. It also looks like the same seat I had in the 82 I sold last year lol! A lot of those trucks around, the right one will pop up.

[yellomalibu]

The red/ white one that needs rust repair - it also needs a hood. Those trucks lacked the proper underhood bracing, so if / when the hinges got stiff from lack of lube, they bent. Keep an eye out for that.

[Deaf Bob]

The red/ white one that needs rust repair - it also needs a hood. Those trucks lacked the proper underhood bracing, so if / when the hinges got stiff from lack of lube, they bent. Keep an eye out for that.

All mine have angle iron blolted to the underhood brace above the hinge.. Can't even see it with the hood down...

[SuperBuickGuy]

All mine have angle iron blolted to the underhood brace above the hinge.. Can't even see it with the hood down...

you know, GM put that bend there so that if you have a front-end collision you won't be decapitated by your hood. Oil your hinges!