> Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 08:21:05 -0600
> From: Rich Hampton <rhampton@j2llc.com>
> Subject: [oletrucks] 4x4 conversion revisited
>
> I searched the archives for information regarding the conversion of 55-59
> trucks to four wheel drive using the stock chassis and newer (73-87) running
> gear, due to lack of NAPCO parts. What I found is that there seems to be a
> good deal of interest but little useful information.
>
> I am in the midst of a ground-up restoration/conversion of my '57 3100 and
> was looking for some shortcuts that may have already been pioneered. This
> doesn't seem to be panning out so I am willing to do this: In the process of
> my conversion, I'll generate designs and CAD drawings for all adapters that I
> need to do the job so that they may be reproduced. I'll then machine the
> parts and put together a "kit". This kit will be specific to my conversion
> but it should cover a number of components from the '70s and '80s.
>
> Is there any interest in this? More kits=cheaper.
>
> - --
> Rich Hampton
Rich--
I'm not really interested in building a TF 4x4 right now, although I may
be sometime in the distant future.
I would be interested in seeing what you come up with. I would guess
that steering is the biggest problem, and perhaps mounting the transfer
case and getting the shifter in the right place could pose a challenge.
The springs shouldn't be too difficult, if you use the stock 57 springs
with the later axles.
Jim F
59s in AZ
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