Well after having my 1952 2 ton for three years I think I finally have plan and parts gathered to do my conversion. As of right now the truck is a functional dump truck with @ a 13' bed powered by a 1955 261.
parts I have gathered. I have a complete 98 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 with vortec 350, nv4500 5 speed and transfer case. I have a set of 79 3/4 ton 4x4 axles and a mid 90s dually rear end. also have steel adapters to convert front axle to a dually wheel.
My plan in to transplant the engine, trans and transfer case in to the truck and install a pto on the trans to keep the dump bed functioning. swap the 2 ton axles and convert to one tone 16" wheels with a 315/75-16 tire which are about 35" tall. the front axle is too wide so I will also have to set up on fab table and narrow front axle. also the new model transfer case front drive shaft is on the driver side and the older front axle I have is on the pass side. so when I narrow I will have to swap tubes to put the pumpkin on the driver side. once I get running I am thinking of taking the bed down to about 10'.
I planning on taking plenty of pictures and posting. let me know what yall think or any other problems I may run into.
