S10 Swap how to

[1952ssr]

I have a question concerning wheel size and back spacing. I know most people run 2 inch spacers up front and swap to a 4X4 rearend as I did on "FRED". On my new build I am really considering going with Detroit steel or Coys new c33 smoothies, if I have figured/measured right I can have 4.5 backspacing on a 9 or 10 inch wide wheel (for a deep outside lip) and not run any spacers or swap out my rearend. Thanks for your help fellers.

[joedoh]

Originally Posted by 1952ssr

I have a question concerning wheel size and back spacing. I know most people run 2 inch spacers up front and swap to a 4X4 rearend as I did on "FRED". On my new build I am really considering going with Detroit steel or Coys new c33 smoothies, if I have figured/measured right I can have 4.5 backspacing on a 9 or 10 inch wide wheel (for a deep outside lip) and not run any spacers or swap out my rearend. Thanks for your help fellers.

I didnt run spacers on my GMC, and dont plan to on the 49. I didnt even switch to a 4x4 rear on either. backspacing is the key, like you said. I used 0 offset fronts (7" wide 4" backspace) and -12 offset rears (8" wide 4" backspace) and they looked just right.



if you call mobsteel spend some time talking to them about exactly what you want. and if you have seen an AD with mobsteels tell them, they keep excellent records of who they sold to and for what application. I ordered some for my friend and mentioned the truck with mobsteels he was trying to emulate, they knew the widths and backspacing and even the front and rear axle widths of the truck. then he said the caps wouldnt fit without modfying them and sent a fedex call tag to pick up the caps, modified them, and sent them back with the wheels. I havent had a better experience with a company before that or since.

[N.T.Q]

I don't believe Chris is back yet answering questions but does any one know the Part #'s on the Fuel pump, rotary vane - Oreillys - $80 there is 3 different ones they sell thanks

[HUSSEY]

Originally Posted by N.T.Q

I don't believe Chris is back yet answering questions but does any one know the Part #'s on the Fuel pump, rotary vane - Oreillys - $80 there is 3 different ones they sell thanks

Which are the three pumps you're looking at? Internal, external, why not go to the manufacturer and look at the pump curve information and see which one works best for you.

[skymangs]

Originally Posted by N.T.Q

I don't believe Chris is back yet answering questions but does any one know the Part #'s on the Fuel pump, rotary vane - Oreillys and you - $80 there is 3 different ones they sell thanks

I am here and able your to answer your questions. I'm back by not 100%. Unfortunately I don't know the answer to your question. It is not like I can run to my shop and check now is it.

[iowaboynca]

Originally Posted by skymangs

It is not like I can run to my shop and check now is it.

I sure hope that was supposed to be funny because i chuckled a little bit...

Welcome back and keep getting better!

[skymangs]

Originally Posted by iowaboynca

I sure hope that was supposed to be funny because i chuckled a little bit...

Welcome back and keep getting better!

It was, I burned my shop to the ground. Thank you. I hope to have my shop up and running by next all truck nats.

[Clay54]

Originally Posted by skymangs

I am here and able your to answer your questions. I'm back by not 100%. Unfortunately I don't know the answer to your question. It is not like I can run to my shop and check now is it.

Glad to see these words with your "posted by skymangs" tag. Clay

[mbisett]

Great information!. I am new to this thread and ready to start a 1948 GMC truck chassis swap. Will a 1994 S10 2 wheel drive, 4 door Blazer with 117" wheelbase work as well as the S10 Truck chassis?

[tlorber]

Bisett, from what I have read it is not the best frame to use for a pickup swap since it rises up in the bed area. There are a few threads that address this, as well as a bunch of others that have a lot of info. Here is a partial list of threads I'm subscribed to. Sorry to those who are not listed, but I subscribe to about 30 and don't want to overwhelm this thread. These are the most recent with posts...

For the 117" wheelbase, most have gone with the regular cab longbed when using an S10 chassis.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632686
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562572
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531261
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676497
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=609082
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384736
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642010
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651164

[mbisett]

tlorber - thanks for the quick response, information and other threads - great stuff!

[Clay54]

Here is a '96 4x4 Blazer to add to the list.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526387

[DeanTX]

Yes msaintg has a great thread for a 4x4 Blazer frame swap. They do not rise up in the bed area. If you look at the pics in the thread he ends up with a low riding stance and only gives up about an inch of bed depth.

I have a 1951 3100 and swapped it onto a 2001 Blazer 4x4 frame. Like msaintg I took off all the front wheel drive stuff and am just using 2 wheel drive. I had to shorten the frame 9" to get to 116". Most of what you see for S10 pickup swaps will apply.

[frankist]

Hope you're doing well Chris, and to have a speedy recovery. Just to keep this thread updated with more info, anyone using any other ideas for a throttle pedal? s10 assembly was destroyed upon removing from the donor car I had and I may need to opt to another option.

This has been a fun project for me and cannot thank Chris enough for his efforts in gathering his knowledge to the community. Thanks bud!

[tlorber]

For those of you that have put an LS motor (LM7 in my case) onto the S10 chassis, do you have spec for which steering hose you used for the high pressure side? Here is a picture of the fittings I need to meet up with.



Thanks for any input.

[shamrock1953]

New to the forum finished up my mounts from skymags type 1 design last night I must of read the thread about 5/6 times already but I'm a lil stuck I'm using early 80 sbc 350 84 to be exact want to know if I can just buy s10 to v8 sbc350 mounts and headers or am I gonna run into issues sorry I'm a newbie first truck I'm swapping btw I have 53 gmc shortbed

[skymangs]

Originally Posted by shamrock1953

New to the forum finished up my mounts from skymags type 1 design last night I must of read the thread about 5/6 times already but I'm a lil stuck I'm using early 80 sbc 350 84 to be exact want to know if I can just buy s10 to v8 sbc350 mounts and headers or am I gonna run into issues sorry I'm a newbie first truck I'm swapping btw I have 53 gmc shortbed

you could however, the motor won't be far enough back for you to run an electric fan

[HUSSEY]

Originally Posted by shamrock1953

New to the forum finished up my mounts from skymags type 1 design last night I must of read the thread about 5/6 times already but I'm a lil stuck I'm using early 80 sbc 350 84 to be exact want to know if I can just buy s10 to v8 sbc350 mounts and headers or am I gonna run into issues sorry I'm a newbie first truck I'm swapping btw I have 53 gmc shortbed

If I understand it right you are asking about using the S10 V8 conversion mounts. If it is, that is what I did. You see how I went about it in my build thread, Post 24:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=664837

[skymangs]

Originally Posted by tlorber

For those of you that have put an LS motor (LM7 in my case) onto the S10 chassis, do you have spec for which steering hose you used for the high pressure side? Here is a picture of the fittings I need to meet up with.

Attachment 1580941

Thanks for any input.

I just took my hose ends into O'Reillys they made me a hose to my measurements

[steve aleve]

Originally Posted by tlorber

For those of you that have put an LS motor (LM7 in my case) onto the S10 chassis, do you have spec for which steering hose you used for the high pressure side? Here is a picture of the fittings I need to meet up with.

Attachment 1580941

Thanks for any input.

The two lines I used may be different for you because I ended up doing a hydroboost with an LM7 and s10 steering box

their part #s are
edelmann 92095 pressure hose
and edelmann 92084 pressure hose.

Maybe this will help!!

Also!!! It is so good to see that you "Skymangs" are back!!! I hope the recovery is going great!!

[oldman3]

Hey Chris, so glad to see you back posting. Good news on the new shop, keep kicking butt and again welcome back...Jim

[skymangs]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Hey Chris, so glad to see you back posting. Good news on the new shop, keep kicking butt and again welcome back...Jim

thanks Jim, good to be back.

[tlorber]

Thanks for the input guys, and Chris, I'm glad to hear you are back-at least in some capacity. I ended up having a hose made, so one more project is crossed off my list.

[HUSSEY]

Welcome back Chris, hope your recovery is going well.

[skymangs]

my recovery is going as well as can be expected. Right now I'm using Dragon speak and a head mouse. I'm still in a wheelchair, but I can walk with my Walker. I was in a coma for two months so my muscles have atrophy.