S10 swap
 

Ok so I thought it was time for me to maybe add something tothis forum. I have been a long time lurker, and have agthered a ton of information from people here. Thanks a million!!!!!!!

So yes I am doing an s-10 swap. I have a short box but will be relocating the rear axle to make it look right and have a few other added goodies to make it a bit different downt he road. Heres a few pics to start.
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/blair526.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/blair524.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/blair521.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0101.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0108.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0120.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0119.jpg

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what did you do with the old frame i am looking for a 1 ton frame for my 54

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Nice work!! Keep us updated on your progress. I looking forward to see how you finish the front core support. Rock on :metal:

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ah yes the rad support!!!!!! Well I am still very unsure of how to finish it. Hopefully tommorrow I will find a little time to buzz something for the bottom there. What kind of options are there for radiators to fit in rad support?

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http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0129.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0131.jpg

started on the rad support. ned to do some grinding, fill the front of the frame and such. Seems to be comming along!

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http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0134.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0135.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0136.jpg


Just a few drivetrain shots. 5.3L/ 4l60e
moved it back a few inches to clear the exhaust. Hardly have to cut any tranny tunnel out!

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lookin good keep the pics and updates comming:metal:

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Does anyone see a problem with moving the engine back 4" to clear the frame for exhaust?

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all of the s10 swap kits i have seen this is a requirement. if you don't move it back the fan and water pump are in the rad.

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Don't know if you've seen this on the HAMB, but here's a link to a guy who's doing the shortbed swap who's figured out a neat way to get around either shortening the bed or lengthing the frame.
click here for link

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Thanks for the link. That is a simple way to do it bit I am planning on getting rid of the axle and leaf springs all together. In reality I will be able to mount my rear end where ever I see fit on the frame. I will probably set the box and such and then set the rear end accordingly!

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drop spindles and front bags installed. Still need to build some some mounts and such. ah and then to the rear we go!
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0153.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0150.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0152.jpg

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I cant tell if you notched the frame around the spring pocket but it doesnt look like you did. Make sure to make clearance for the bag.

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actually the bags fit and clear the pockets as is but yes I will be doing some knotching to make room for the bag. this is just mock up. it will all be comming apart again very soon!

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http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0155.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0160.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0162.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0164.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0165.jpg
http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l...n/DSCF0167.jpg

enjoy!

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What kind of axle is that? BTW Nice lookin build so far!

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My guess is a XJ

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looks jag to me. cool build keep the pic's coming.

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yupp. dead on. Its a indpendent rear from a Jag. I am really unhappy with the wheels so far. they were just something I had kicking around. New to find something with a little less/ more offset to change the wheel stance. Other than that pretty happy with it so far.:metal:

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any new updates?

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Yupp lots new. Will have a few picks in the next couple of days. Changing motors again! Just acquired an LT1 from a Camaro. Came with 4l60etrans.

I decided to build my own box. In the process of getting box sides and front bent up.