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littleb · 07-14-2008, 06:35 PM

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.

54 jimmy · 07-14-2008, 07:29 PM

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

jeffs51chevy · 07-14-2008, 09:39 PM

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

littleb · 07-15-2008, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffs51chevy

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

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?

littleb · 07-16-2008, 06:38 PM

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

littleb · 07-22-2008, 11:54 AM

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!

54 jimmy · 07-22-2008, 10:08 PM

lookin good keep the pics and updates comming

littleb · 07-22-2008, 11:52 PM

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

54 jimmy · 07-23-2008, 05:16 AM

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.

63 & 64 Bowties · 07-24-2008, 10:55 AM

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

littleb · 07-24-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

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

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!

littleb · 08-06-2008, 06:42 PM

drop spindles and front bags installed. Still need to build some some mounts and such. ah and then to the rear we go!

stodd16 · 08-07-2008, 02:31 PM

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.

littleb · 08-07-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by stodd16

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.

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!

littleb · 08-22-2008, 03:48 PM

enjoy!

thirdstreettito · 08-22-2008, 04:03 PM

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

solidaxel · 08-22-2008, 08:47 PM

My guess is a XJ

55dude · 08-22-2008, 10:33 PM

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

littleb · 08-22-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 55dude

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

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.

55dude · 09-20-2008, 12:28 PM

any new updates?

littleb · 09-20-2008, 04:44 PM

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.

07-14-2008, 06:35 PM	#1
littleb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	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.

07-14-2008, 07:29 PM	#2
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: S10 swap what did you do with the old frame i am looking for a 1 ton frame for my 54 __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter) Last edited by 54 jimmy; 07-14-2008 at 07:29 PM. Reason: spelling error

07-14-2008, 09:39 PM	#3
jeffs51chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: caldwell, idaho Posts: 132	Re: S10 swap Nice work!! Keep us updated on your progress. I looking forward to see how you finish the front core support. Rock on

07-16-2008, 06:38 PM	#5
littleb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	Re: S10 swap started on the rad support. ned to do some grinding, fill the front of the frame and such. Seems to be comming along!

07-22-2008, 11:54 AM	#6
littleb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	Re: S10 swap 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! Last edited by littleb; 07-22-2008 at 11:55 AM.

07-22-2008, 10:08 PM	#7
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: S10 swap lookin good keep the pics and updates comming __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter) Last edited by 54 jimmy; 07-22-2008 at 10:08 PM. Reason: spelling error

07-22-2008, 11:52 PM	#8
littleb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	Re: S10 swap Does anyone see a problem with moving the engine back 4" to clear the frame for exhaust?

07-23-2008, 05:16 AM	#9
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: S10 swap 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. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

07-24-2008, 10:55 AM	#10
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: S10 swap 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 __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

08-06-2008, 06:42 PM	#12
littleb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	Re: S10 swap drop spindles and front bags installed. Still need to build some some mounts and such. ah and then to the rear we go!

08-07-2008, 02:31 PM	#13
stodd16 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pa Posts: 32	Re: S10 swap 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.

08-22-2008, 03:48 PM	#15
littleb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	Re: S10 swap enjoy!

08-22-2008, 04:03 PM	#16
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: S10 swap What kind of axle is that? BTW Nice lookin build so far! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-22-2008, 08:47 PM	#17
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: S10 swap My guess is a XJ __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

08-22-2008, 10:33 PM	#18
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: S10 swap looks jag to me. cool build keep the pic's coming.



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09-20-2008, 12:28 PM	#20
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: S10 swap any new updates?

09-20-2008, 04:44 PM	#21
littleb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 18	Re: S10 swap 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.

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