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Old 10-01-2012, 09:58 PM   #1
Bo Duke
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Any interest in a 2wd to 4wd conversion kit?

I'm looking for some input here. Does anyone see any interest in an inexpensive bracket kit to convert 48-54, 55-59, or 60-66 2wd trucks to 4wd using 73-87 lift springs?

I see a lot of people try to mount the old body on a newer frame, and it just never turns out right without a lot of work, shortening the donor frame, or a huge body lift.
I've been looking to convert a 60-66 truck as a project for myself. I've got axles, drive shafts, and a t-case begging to get put under a truck. I can easily design the brackets in CAD, and have them laser cut and formed for a reasonable price. Do you guys think there would be a market for a kit? I could also do a kit to mount '88 and up 63" rear springs on the back.
I'm not looking to make much money here, I just figured if I took the time to make good brackets, maybe other people would be interested in them.
What year would bring the most interest? I figured I would start with the 60-66 since that's what I want, but I can get a free 55-59 frame that I could mock up brackets on too, if there's a demand for it. Target buyer would be someone who wants to use the truck more than you would an original (rare) Napco conversion truck.

One thought I had is that, ideally, on the 48-59 stuff, I would make it bolt on. That way no permanent changes are made to the frame. But I'm not sure if that would even be important to most people doing the conversion.

Any input? Thanks!
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