49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

I guess its time to start an official place to document my build.

First a little about the truck. I have been waiting for my chance to buy this truck for around 10 years. It has sat behind a cousin of my wife's house since the early nineties when the son of the original owner passed away. When the grandson of the original owner passed away the executor of his estate told me that he was instructed to give me the fist right of refusal. Of course I took it!

This is what it looked like the day I "drug" it home.
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...MG_6190_sm.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...MG_6188_sm.jpg



So far I have collected a few parts to start work on getting the truck back on the road:

SBC350
700R4
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...600/th_350.jpg

S10 Ext Cab Rolling Chassis
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...600/th_s10.jpg

S10 Master
S10 Brake Bracket
TA Posi Rear End


After weighing all of the options and laying out rough costs I decided to go the S10 route instead of keeping the original 3/4ton chassis and running gear. This will give me an updated suspension with new brakes and power steering. The chassis under this truck is in EXCELLENT condition and I actually already have a local buyer for it when I remove the body. He's building a 50' dually.....

I'll be working on this project with my 9 year old son and hope to have it on the road this winter.

Re: 49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

Here's my son learning to weld by building the new cab mounts for the S10 swap.

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DCP_0044.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DCP_0045.jpg


Next up: Pulling the body off of the old frame... Fun stuff :barf:

Re: 49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

wow! looks like you got some good help in the shop! and that truck looks great! what made you want to do the swap to it?

Re: 49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

I want to see more pics of the car in your garage......:P

Re: 49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

53, Like I said I weighed all the options side by side comparing costs etc and decided that I would be happier in the end with the S10 chassis. It's not all about resale value, although I think that the ruck will be more desirable to someone like me who wants to drive it everyday!

I have the little Bugeye in the background for the "good" weather. Thats the only time it gets driven... Only has 450 miles on it and it was completed in 2007.


Ben

Re: 49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

Spent 6 hours or so today stripping down the 3600. I got everything off except the cab. It's unbolted and ready to come off the next good day that I get.

Here are a few pics, nothing real interesting........

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DCP_0046.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DCP_0047.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DCP_0048.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DCP_0049.jpg

Re: 49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

No big updates here. I was able to get ahold of a Camaro rear end yesterday for $50 delivered. Hope to get the cab moved over soon so I can start installing mounts.

Re: 49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

Got the cab off today and sitting close to the right spot. I think I might wind up using the stock rear cab mounts even though I made up the new ones. They just seem so simple and just work.

Here are a few pics:
http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DCP_0053.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DCP_0054.jpg

http://i719.photobucket.com/albums/w...0/DCP_0055.jpg


Ben

Re: 49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

Loving this build!! keep up the good work!

Re: 49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

OOOOOOOOOOOO yea. Lookin' good.

Re: 49' 3600 to S10 Build
 

Keep up the good work!