Thread: Wife's 48
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Old 07-25-2019, 01:21 PM   #259
8man
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Re: Wife's 48

I have some issues and I need some guidance.

I mocked up the truck.
IMG_0177 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr
Then I took a shot of the rear wheels in the wheel well straight on.
IMG_0178 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr
Then the front.
IMG_0179 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

I think the tires look pretty close to centered in the openings.

Then I checked the bed to cab fit.
IMG_0180 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr
That's about 1.25" from the back of the cab to the front of the bed.

Is that a good clearance or should it be a little more?

Then I looked at the tailgate end.
IMG_0181 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr
I have not read about cutting the rear frame on the S10 frame, but if I did everything else right, it needs to be trimmed.

Has anyone else cut the rear frame to fit the truck?

I read the how to fit the hood instructions, so I started on that.
IMG_0183 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

On the driver's side, it's pretty close, BUT on the rider's side,
IMG_0184 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

The rider's fender is back as far as it will go. I have about 1/4" gap between the hood and the cowl indent on both sides.

Any ideas?
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1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD
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