Yet Another s10 swap

[jeffs51chevy]

Originally Posted by andrewt2

any more updates on this truck, i love how its coming along!

Sorry, no pic-worthy updates. Just doing the little stuff. I'm mostly working out the electrical crap currently. I'll post more up when I get it all done. If there is something you want to see, let me know.
Thanks,
Jeff

[rhodog77]

jeffs51, do you have any pix from undearneath the cab showing the mounts,frame and cab. i am probably going to build my mounts based off your measurements and diagram. i appreciate any pix you could post or send to me directly. enjoy reading your thread. thanks

rhodog77@yahoo.com

[ratrodmiller]

nice looking radiator , hows it doing cooling your small block?

[jeffs51chevy]

Rhodog77,
I sent you an email - hope it helps.

Originally Posted by ratrodmiller

nice looking radiator , hows it doing cooling your small block?

The part number at Summit for the radiator was SUM-380324. The guys at Summit feel confident that it will go to 400hp with no problems. Great for me, I won't be anywhere close to that neighborhood. Maybe someday. I'm hoping with my e-fan and shroud set up, everything will stay nice and cool. I really don't know because I haven't had the time to start her up. Believe me, when I get this old girl turning, you guys will be the second to know. My neighbors will be first.

[glowins10]

jeff,
getting ready to do my mounts this weekend.. just wondering if you can send me that email you sent Rhodog77..

Rhodog77- if you are reading this maybe you can forward me the email..

If anyone else has pictures that are really good of some mounts send them my way!!

glowins10@gmail.com

Thanks!!!

[IL boy]

this post has been more than helpful. i am starting my first build and i just wanted to say thanks. any new progress to report?

[kalvin22]

just picked up a 53 gmc and like the idea of the s 10 swap. does it make a difference as to what year the s 10 is???

[ozzie50]

This seems like the best thread I have seen over this. I am getting ready to start on my s-10 frame. Can anyone give me an idea of where to cut the frame horns back to? And What gauge steel did you use for your cab mounts? Also, If I used the orginal design cab mounts you made the larger ones would I have to do a transmission tunnel?

[Heinz55]

Great thread, love the s-10 swao. Got a s-10 in the back yard I am holding onto to just for this reason

[1950 GMC]

Just read through this thread and love it. The most helpful thread I have read so far. You have been a huge help thanks so much for sharing. I actually think by reading this thread I will be able to do this myself and save the grand that AD wants for there kit. I do have a few questions though do you by chance have drawings of the bed mounts that you used, and also with the original mounts that you did do you have to make any floor mods on the cab? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[nova bill]

tranny ods depends on what heighth you put your cab at.

[1950 GMC]

True, so what heigth do I need to go so I dont have to make any floor changes on the cab?

[nova bill]

about 4 inches above top of frame.

[1950 GMC]

So are there any drawings or pictures out there showing the bed mounts?

[kalvin22]

go back one page in this thread, grimss posted some. nevermind.

[jeffs51chevy]

Alrighty fellas,

I originally wanted to show off alittle and maybe help out some fellow garage junkies. What I never intended to do was to provide a definitive how-to. I'm here to help, but this thread was not intended to be a step by step. Having said that, the bed mounts for this type of project rely on too many factors to have specific drawing made. They rely on the height of everything else. If you have specific questions, please ask away. I really want to stay away from giving anymore drawings or measurements. I feel there is plenty of info on my thread to get you through the swap with a little enginuity. Believe me, you guys have more experience and knowledge than I do.

Thanks,
Jeff

BTW - thank you for all the kind words - this has been a ton of fun.

[nova bill]

i just used my mounts that were on the frame already and modified to fit. then the back is simply angle or l bracket, but jeff is correct there are many ways and it depends on how you set your cab. unless you are going to haul in your truck it doesnt have to be fort knox just sturdy.

[jeffs51chevy]

Hey guys,
I don't know if others are running into the same problem as me, but mounting the alternator has be problematic. I had to mount it on the passenger side due to power steering issues on the driver's side. Compounding the issue, I only have one accessery hole in the cylinder head to mount too. After messing with it for far too long, this is what I came up with. It's all a little rough, but you get the idea. I've still got the arm to fab, but it might give a guy with this same problem an idea or two. On with the pics:

[OrrieG]

Here is a shot of the set up that was on the 74 chevy donor truck motor. I don't know if it was stock but it line up and works. The top bracket bolts to the passenger side thermostat housing stud.

[Hanney]

When you did the cab mounts, you said you used the s-10 bushings, did you also use them on the rear mounts, and if so how did you mount them to the cab. and also thank you for the very useful ideas. I'm still undecided as to weather do an s-10 frame swap or do a front sub-frame swap. hopefully this will help me to deside.

thanks Hanney

[jeffs51chevy]

Hanney,
I used the stock s10 bushings both front and rear. If you have a set or see a picture, you'll know how they bolt up.

OrrieG,
I forgot to include that I have a short water pump. The dept of the short water pump does not allow the alternator to fit infront of the cylinder head and still mate with the pulleys. I guess you could use a thinner Toyota alternator or something, but I used what I had in the garage. Here is the finished for now bracket.


Let me know what you think.

[kalvin22]

looks like it should work. have u tried a belt to see if u can get the proper tension???

[c10addict]

Great thread Jeff... Thanks for all the info.. Very nice fab work!

[wibas]

Jeff great thread! Your input is just great! I'm getting ready to start a project using 1993 S15 and a 1952 1/2t GMC. Your mounting ideas make sense. What are you using for exhaust manifolds on your build? Did you use the S gas tank and pump and filler? Did not catch what you are using for wiring. Keep posting man I love it.

[nickp51chevy]

Hey Jeff, check out what I found on another site.
http://www.killbillet.com/showthread.php?t=20487

Seems like you'r helping more that you ever thought.