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Old 03-06-2020, 09:28 AM   #1
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for those that have done the s10 swap, and did an LS also. Would a set of off the shelf s10 LS conversion mounts work?
I used off-the-shelf SBC 350 conversion mounts for my S10. Worked just fine. Theres a small amount of forward/backward movement and you'll need to get a new drive shaft anyway if you're doing an engine swap.
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Old 04-03-2020, 07:41 PM   #2
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Re: S10 Swap how to

For anyone who may be interested, Ole Sarge Customs is having it’s Grand Re-opening on May 16th, from 1-6pm. Free BBQ, check out our builds! here is the link to the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/619592388589260/

And the book will be published and available for purchase in November!
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Old 04-03-2020, 08:43 PM   #3
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And the book will be published and available for purchase in November!
Please don't forget to tell us WHERE and how much for the book. I can't wait to get one!
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Old 04-03-2020, 09:11 PM   #4
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I don’t know yet how much, but it will be available on Amazon. As soon as I know you will. And thanks, I hope to help many enthusiasts with this book!
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Old 05-28-2020, 11:37 AM   #5
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Re: S10 Swap how to

I was asked to post this how to in this thread.

Frenched headlights
First you remove the headlights and buckets in preparation for the new buckets
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Old 05-28-2020, 11:43 AM   #6
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Here’s what the kit comes with, costs about $180 on eBay. Second pic is the kit assembled
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Old 05-28-2020, 11:50 AM   #7
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Then the fender holes were trimmed out to fit the buckets.
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Old 05-16-2021, 08:34 PM   #8
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I was asked to post this how to in this thread.

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Congrats on post #1000!!
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