After the fenders and hood are aligned and core support bolted down, I remove the hoodfenders to cut down the inner fenders. However, its my understanding that people have made this work by fabricating 32 Ford Bodies to match the S-10 Frame. I&39;m looking for info on swapping a S10 frame for my 41 ford 2 door sedan. At this stage its super easy and fun to get the frame nice and clean. I'm thinking the S-10 clip is still going to be too wide for a Mustang II, these are small cars, like a Pinto or Vega. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board S10 Frame Swap. Code 504 is a manufacturer of high-quality Made in USA bolt-on S-10 frame swap kits - this demos a 1947-55. The pickups are alot easier because they have a longer wheel base. If you get a roller it&39;d be an easy way to get 4 wheel disc brakes and 2 piston front calipers, if you get a 98. Choose the S10 pickup chassis that is closest to your truck&x27;s wheelbase. Watch a Code 504 1947-54 Chevrolet 3100 Shortbed Chevy S10 Conversion Kit Install Video. 5, 7 58, 8. Also do a google search of "S10 frame swaps". One year of progress on my 46 Chevy to s10 frame swap. Other users comment on the seller&39;s greed, the availability of free information on the web, and the quality of the product. I did have to modify the trans tunnel and notch the rear floor board just in front of the seat riser for it to sit right on the. The S-10 Frame >33" wide at the front and 40" wide at the rear. I may have found in 1947 international cab, front fenders and hood but no frame, bed or rear fenders. A couple notes to keep in mind regarding the use of an S10 frame under your AD truck. Find Out More. Now you can tack the plates in. I&x27;ve read up on frame lengths etc and read through a few builds. of a stock S-10. I added 2 inch drop spindles got my lowered stance to 7 inches under the running boards. I&39;ve got a disc of build photos, but don&39;t know how many of them would be useful to someone. my comfort with the s10 frame comes from the fact that it comes with everything that costs more for keeping the original frame, highway rear axle, brake booster lines and disc front brakes, fuel tank and lines. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board S10 Frame Swap Blueprints. With the frame, came the tilt steering column, power brake booster, wiring harness, fuel tank, all pedals, and seat, if you choose to use it, and a rear end out of a 4 wheel drive S-10 for 150. 3L, go small block, or go LS1. 7 posts &183; Joined 2002. woodscavengerMemberfrom idaho. It seems like the S-10 frame would be short compared to the C-10. ) -8. Normal stance is about 10" to 12" from the ground. com e-zchassisswaps. Either way, an S-10 frame swap involves being creative with the radiator and steering. I just bought a 1954 Chevrolet Bel air body itsd a 2dr coupe complete with no rust and only samll dents on quarters and is a perfect bosy car. if you think getting the front wheels wrong on a chassis swap is a problem unique to it, then you havent read enough project threads. S10 Frame Swap on an Advanced Design Chevy Truck By Jake Mayock May 12, 2018 September 6, 2023 Below is just about all the info I have on putting as S10. my comfort with the s10 frame comes from the fact that it comes with everything that costs more for keeping the original frame, highway rear axle, brake booster lines and disc front brakes, fuel tank and lines. Please carry on the discussion for those, and for the RangerExplorer in the Definitive Chassis Swap Social Group. and the Code 504 kit, each has their pros and cons of your intended use. So yes the later years have a stronger rearend. 8 is from a 2000 explorer and is a 3L73 disc brake axle. 6 came with rear disk brakes. Posts 616. Sort By Date. I know there's been much written on doing this S-10 frame swap so you might take a moment to look inolder posts , print out and save anything relevant. I have done the clip with a camaro, nova and an s10 frame. A user on a Chevy & GMC Truck Message Board Network thread complains about a seller who sells blueprints and photos for an S10 frame swap for 225 on eBay. Ivermectin products. more on this later. Insert the bolts and tighten using the socket wrench. No drivetrain, but they are out there if you look. While we sell many products from various manufactures, all products produced by. The Made in the USA kits allow the older bodies to be installed on the newer frame by either bolting or welding components together. Other kits cost up to 1,695 for a late-&39;55 Chevy or GMC pickup with a long box. The dimensions are closer than the S10, but there are still loads of differences. Cut the stock backhalf off and weld in the new one. sidewynder Member. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Abomination, Jun 25, 2008. Emissions of course would be one, but that&39;s actually the easiest as you can use a 2000 engine with 2000 emissions equipment. Posts 1,608. We are the World's Tru. Jul 23, 2020 Oct 19, 2016 - This all new BOLT-ON 1947-1954 Chevy Truck S-10 frame swap chassis conversion kit is proudly made in the USA in Seward, NE by Code 504. Jul 28, 2012 S10 Frame Swap Blueprints The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board S10 Frame Swap Blueprints - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. The S-10 chassis can be made to work but I would look for a 30s Chevy truck chassis myself. Location Texas. Front frame is different from standard 4x4 on both the S10 and Blazer variants of the ZR2. Services; Credentials; Kits Contact; Complete chassis conversion kits for vintage pickup trucks. S10 Swap by Panza. The 40 will have running boards and the headlights mount in removable "pods. These are the photos from the previous owner of my truck during the build. Good Luck. This kit contains the "building blocks" for mounting various brands, such as Ford, Dodge, IHC, Studebaker, etc. Step 3 Cleaning the frame, prepping and painting. before you weld the frame ends to the opposite sides of the frame you need to reweld the edge of the shackle bushing boss where you cut through it while removing the end of the rail. If you can scratch up a '40 chassis you'll be ahead in the long run. Extended-cab S10 chassis. Page 1 of 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 52 Next > Abomination Member from Kansas City, MO THE S-10 and Dakota threads have been closed. The closest S-10 Chassis would be the extended cab trucks at 123". I&39;m looking for info on swapping a S10 frame for my 41 ford 2 door sedan. 5", from 89-94 it was 7. Either size requires the stock S10 wheelbase to be shorted to 113. S10 Frame Swap w AD and LS motor. If you do not already have one, it will be much easier that way. They are wider than the standard 4x4 and have the same leaf spring mountsspacing. Posts 616. Be aware that both the original and donor vehicles will require a lot of dismantling just to get the body off of the S10 or Dakota, and then alter its chassis to fit the body of the International because the. you have to wack off about 8" off the front for the bumper. Each and. 3600 - 125. If you do not already have one, it will be much easier that way. Location Texas. You should be able to trade the S-10 for a decent &39;40 chassis. Show us your build photos, fitment issues, solutions. they go cheap not at all like buying a ford chassis. This is a quick run-through on installing the brackets for a 1947-55. S10 Frame Swap w AD and LS motor. The pickups are alot easier because they have a longer wheel base. The code G80 in your glove box means that your vehicle came with a factory automatic locking rear differential made by Eaton. SHARE POST 203. If you can scratch up a &x27;40 chassis you&x27;ll be ahead in the long run. It is pretty straight forward but figured. Apr 27, 2011 A user on a Chevy & GMC Truck Message Board Network thread complains about a seller who sells blueprints and photos for an S10 frame swap for 225 on eBay. It&39;s a pretty detailed guide from start to finish. The kit also allows you to use the S-10 steering column, brake and gas pedals to the cab. 9 followers. 100 TIG Welded, 100 American Made, 100 Bad Ass. Sort By Date. May 12, 2018 Learn how to swap an S10 frame under an advanced design Chevy truck from testimonials of people who have done it and tips from Jake Mayock, a founder of 8020 Media and a GM content creator. I used an angle finder on the frame to set the upward sweep the same on each frame rail. This is a bolt-in and no modifications are required. The S10 came with a 7. Posts 236. I have aquired a 1989 chevy S10 frame, which i am intending on putting the body of the 1948 on. Apr 27, 2011 The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board S10 Frame Swap Blueprints. You should be able to trade the S-10 for a decent '40 chassis. Frame is 32" wide at the front and 34" wide at the rear. Add 60 years of rust and its time for a new frame. Welcome to the First Ever Adjustable Bolt on S10 frame swap kit designed and built by Panza. wayne hoosier Discussion starter. Jan 10, 2006 If you can scratch up a &39;40 chassis you&39;ll be ahead in the long run. Made sure frame was square before welding back togethe. 3600 - 125. At this stage its super easy and fun to get the frame nice and clean. Uses the 1973-1987 C10-style Full Size Pickup Chassis 1955-1959 ChevyGMC PanelSuburban Uses. I am looking for advice on what works best for my front end upgrade on my 2r truck. Forum Jump All times are GMT -4. The front measures. We are the World's Tru. Code 504 kit. The code G80 in your glove box means that your vehicle came with a factory automatic locking rear differential made by Eaton. comCode 504 is a manufacturer of made in the USA, high quality bolt-on S-10 chassis conversion kits and street rod parts. Besides, the &x27;40 chassis shouldn&x27;t cost much more or be any harder to build than making the S-10 chassis work. I just picked up this 1950 Chevy 3100 5 window for a steal Plans are to put an s-10 frame under it, bag with a LRD 6link. 4 Aug 21, 2019. I am using an s10 frame on my 41 ford sedan and i have used a ranger frame on a 48 Ford PU. Uses the 1982-2003 S10S15 Pickup Chassis 1947-1955a ChevyGMC Uses the 1982-2003 S10S15 Pickup Chassis. Uses the 1982-2003 S10S15 Pickup Chassis. 9" wheelbase. 00 or so. 20 posts &183; Joined 2007. Step 1 Tools and Materials. If so, then yes a s10 chassis can be used, but its not like you can just pull the vw body of the vw chassis and drop it on the s10 chassis. If you&39;re still running the factory control arms the wheels are very tucked under the fenders where its hard to see your wheels. Measure the ride ht. You can set the cab lower, but it will require much more fabrication to the interior (i. 4 Aug 21, 2019. The S-10 Frame >33" wide at the front and 40" wide at the rear. The wheel base was right,but the frame mounts were not thought out at all. I tacked the steel plates to the cross member, pulled the engine and finished the welds. This is dedicated to s10 frame swap using AD chevy trucks 47-55. They are a little narrow for the Ford Shoebox and you will need mild deeper offset rims, but not too wide because of limited inner fender clearance. We spray the digresser, let it sit and then hose away with the pressure washer. 28 posts &183; Joined 2007. May 3, 2018 With the frame, came the tilt steering column, power brake booster, wiring harness, fuel tank, all pedals, and seat, if you choose to use it, and a rear end out of a 4 wheel drive S-10 for 150. They also sit 6"-8" higher. Any option would be better than replacing an old rusty factory frame that fits with an old rusty factory frame that doesn&39;t fit. If you can scratch up a &x27;40 chassis you&x27;ll be ahead in the long run. Oct 19, 2016 - This all new BOLT-ON 1947-1954 Chevy Truck S-10 frame swap chassis conversion kit is proudly made in the USA in Seward, NE by Code 504. S10 Swap by Panza. Track (wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface) is 56" front and 55" rear. Location Los Angeles. 75" on paper. Also many second generation 4x4 blazers had disk brakes. 5, 7 58, 8. Got the Luv on the S10 frame to do some measuring. Here's my basket case I started about 12 years ago on a S10 frame. We typically use a bio degradable degreaser but purple power or simple green work also. 10 rear end which is the stock 2wd one. 4 &183; Aug 21, 2019. Here's the kit I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on--. Code 504 is a manufacturer of high-quality Made in USA bolt-on S-10 frame swap kits - this demos a 1947-55. (Short bed 108", Long bed 118", Ext-cab 123") Available in 2WD or 4WD kit versions. willymakeit, Jun 3, 2009. Join the 1947-1954 Chevy GMC 3100 Truck S-10 Frame Swap Information ONLY facebook group and get a discount code from moderator jay hargrove 445 u-weld weld on 625 bolt on adjustable, SHIPPED. As a result we have started to change plans and are thinking of using an S10 and then mount the body to that. Divide the. A user on a Chevy & GMC Truck Message Board Network thread complains about a seller who sells blueprints and photos for an S10 frame swap for 225 on eBay. The code G80 in your glove box means that your vehicle came with a factory automatic locking rear differential made by Eaton. A couple notes to keep in mind regarding the use of an S10 frame under your AD truck. 1311886 Sat May 25 2019 0503 AM Joined May 2019 Posts 7 Penhold,Alberta T ttexastyler OP New Guy Hi fellas I have a 1950 3100 I&x27;d like to put on an s10 chassis. See the advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of this conversion kit and the cost of parts. the 350 deal looks pretty good, but cash would likely get it. Finding the raw materials can be tough because you can&39;t get the larger stock metal in most local hardware stores. ol' chebby, Aug 7, 2013. All information pertaining to the swap is welcome. how much of a fricken headache am i looking a. 75 by 1. Step 9. Elev8r Man. Nov 14, 2006 4. Aftermarket IFS vs S10 chassis. Measure both vehicles wheelbase, track width (s), frame width (s), frame length (s), overall shape; the rises and dips in the chassis rail, engine compartment and firewall clearances, fuel tank locations, etc. I am making out my plan of attack and how to get my truck complete and I need a few answers. Kit mounts easily at 2-6" off frame for. You can get a frame "kit" for an AD truck but it&39;s going to consist of a direct fit frame with modern suspension, and it&39;s probably going to be a lot more than your thinking of spending. fan setup. A couple notes to keep in mind regarding the use of an S10 frame under your AD truck. In 42, they went to the fender extensions that were mounted on the front doors. The weight of the 50 Chevy truck and the S10 are both 3100 lbs. Frame is 32" wide at the front and 34" wide at the rear. 6 came with rear disk brakes. First, I mounted the cab for clearance. Any S-10 2WD Longbed from 1982 on will work. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. I generally cut along the lowest full wind line on the inner fender. 1-Year Warranty. You would need to make all new body mounts on the frame, cut 3" out of the wheelbase, chop the front of the frame off just in front of the steering box, adapt the rad cradle, figure out a new steering column, make new bumper mounts, etc. 8 3. 1-Year Warranty. Measure both vehicles wheelbase, track width (s), frame width (s), frame length (s), overall shape; the rises and dips in the chassis rail, engine compartment and firewall clearances, fuel tank locations, etc. The most common way is built 2 inches per side to help extend the track width. He put a LS3 with T56 in it, and a narrowed 12 bolt in the rear, with adjustable 4 link. Frame is 3" wide and between 3" and 5" high at key stress points. 41Ford1 Discussion starter. Oct 25, 2016 There&39;s alot of info & a detailed swap guide at the 67-72 chevy truck forum. From Code 504, a manufacturer of high-quality bolt-on S-10 frame swap kits This is a quick overview on extending or reducing (lengthening or shortening) a Chevy S10 truck frame. Frame is 3" wide and between 3" and 5" high at key stress points. Bone stock these trucks came with a WHOPPING 85hp 3. Slide it back and forth til you like where it&39;s at. As for wheel base, you can splice the S10 frame to correct wheel base. The S-10 thread brought up idea of using a Dodge Dakota frame for those applications where a S-10 was just too narrow. Please in anticipation of these closures and employee vacation times, submit you requests and inquiries soon so as to avoid in delays of obtaining your information. Swapping the V6 engine in an S10 with a V8 can be done by using the existing configuration inside the engine compartment. Chevy 3100 Build S10 Chassis Swap (2019) - YouTube. It did have a blown head gasket, but that didn&x27;t stop us from attempting to completely blow up the engine with a nice burnout. I used an angle finder on the frame to set the upward sweep the same on each frame rail. My 445 u-weld kit is now 100 bolt on. SHARE POST 12. 5, or an 8. and then hold them in position to mark for the A-frame clearance. Re S10 Swap how to. Social & Merch LinksWebsite httpswww. You will need to swap the (five inch wider) rear axle from a 4wd S10 into. You can get a frame "kit" for an AD truck but it&39;s going to consist of a direct fit frame with modern suspension, and it&39;s probably going to be a lot more than your thinking of spending. If you get a roller it&39;d be an easy way to get 4 wheel disc brakes and 2 piston front calipers, if you get a 98. Scotts will build your 48-54 ChevyGMC Truck chassis specifically for you. Front and rear. It&39;s a good. 5, 7 58, 8. We picked it up for 450 and it was still running and driving. If you get a roller it&39;d be an easy way to get 4 wheel disc brakes and 2 piston front calipers, if you get a 98. universal summit aluminum radiator and fan shroud with elec. Uses the 1982-2003 S10S15 Pickup Chassis. 1 &183; May 21, 2002. This is the cheapest and easiest way to swap the S10. Please in anticipation of these closures and employee vacation times, submit you requests and inquiries soon so as to avoid in delays of obtaining your information. If you are asking the width between wheel mounting surface, it is approx 60 inches. Frame is 3" wide and between 3" and 5" high at key stress points. Cut the frame rails to the correct length front & rear. Then you could do a 46 drop on the s10 chassis. From Code 504, a manufacturer of high-quality bolt-on S-10 frame swap kits This is a quick overview on extending or reducing (lengthening or shortening) a Chevy S10 truck frame. no picture but it fits. Some have even managed to crack the nine-second quarter mile. 9200 posts Joined 2005. At this stage its super easy and fun to get the frame nice and clean. You will need a single cab long bed S10 for the simplest swap. Having built both stock frames with MII conversions and S10 chassis swaps I still fail to understand the lemming rush to do S10s. If you're still running the factory control arms the wheels are very tucked under the fenders where its hard to see your wheels. Haven't had much time lately to work on it but I finally got around to getting the other drop spindle on the truck. Throughout this series I will. 1991 S10 Blazer w LT1 Corvette Swap For Sale. Frame is 3" wide and between 3" and 5" high at key stress points. I&39;m wondering if anyone knows where to find a good step by step for swaping a 1948 gmc pickup to an S10 frame, I&39;ve got the cab mounted, about to put the box on, (i need to cut it down its a long box) also puting in a chevy 350 with a 700r4, could use some advice on that also. If so, then yes a s10 chassis can be used, but its not like you can just pull the vw body of the vw chassis and drop it on the s10 chassis. Highway 7 Auto Recycling, Dover, AR 72837. Show us your build photos, fitment issues, solutions. Channel out 12" out of the rocker panels were the frame rails flair out. Find a quality Chevrolet S10S15Sonoma Frame and other used Auto parts from the top auto salvage yards. Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. 352 posts &183; Joined 2008. I have done the clip with a camaro, nova and an s10 frame. He then lubricated the inner surface of the Delrin. I just picked up this 1950 Chevy 3100 5 window for a steal Plans are to put an s-10 frame under it, bag with a LRD 6link. Note The 2" Body Drop kit requires raising the Bed floor up 2" on the 1947-1953 beds. 1998 Chevrolet S10 Pickup FrameS10 EXTREM, STANDARD, WOSUN, SHORT, 4X2 4X2, 123 WB, COMPLETE FRAME. Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. S10 full frame swap Here's a picture of my 41' Ford that has a complete S10 frame under it. You will need to swap the (five inch wider) rear axle from a 4wd S10 into. The weight of the 50 Chevy truck and the S10 are both 3100 lbs. They also sit 6"-8" higher. I&39;m just a the beginning stages of this swap and I&39;m in the process of gathering parts. Any ideas what frames may work for this swap, I was thinking maybee an s10 but dont know. Cut the frame rails to the correct length front & rear. 1346 posts Joined 2009. costco gas price today montreal, yankees game score
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My dad built the car in 59 for BGas, so it already had the firewall massaged and engine (a 389 at the time) set back 10. The Oil pan sits a little too low on the stock sub frame, so we have. 10 posts &183; Joined 2013. The 8. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board S10 Frame Swap Blueprints. Learn how to swap an S10 frame under an advanced design Chevy truck from testimonials of people who have done it and tips from Jake Mayock, a founder of 8020 Media and a GM content creator. 10 gears with POSI. What do you mean, precisely, by "the frame has been welded on" Knowing that info may help with offering suggestions. You would need to make all new body mounts on the frame, cut 3" out of the wheelbase, chop the front of the frame off just in front of the steering box, adapt the rad cradle, figure out a new steering column, make new bumper mounts, etc. Will be swapping a s10 frame under it, its a 3600 truck so i will also be cutting bed down shorter in length. Drop body onto the shortened frame. I have done the clip with a camaro, nova and an s10 frame. Highway 7 Auto Recycling, Dover, AR 72837. keep the olds frame LEVEL & the S-10 frame at the same anti dive angle as stock. Willys Year Dec 28, 2010 3 I. You might try our classifieds for starters. Always keep the original file open so you can copy and paste parts you need into the new blender window as you work. SHARE POST 12. You will need to swap the (five inch wider) rear axle from a 4wd S10 into your 2wd frame to correct the rear width. We strive to make street rodding a fun and enjoyable experience for anyone who has the. Re S10 Frame Swap Blueprints Anyone who has worked on or built an old vehicle know their is no magic wand to wave at it. You would need to make all new body mounts on the frame, cut 3" out of the wheelbase, chop the front of the frame off just in front of the steering box, adapt the rad cradle, figure out a new steering column, make new bumper mounts, etc. On the 48 PU we had to fab body mounts and the usual but it was a good build. Additionally, the annual GM holiday shut-down for 2023 begins December 25th through January 2nd, 2024. You will need to swap the (five inch wider) rear axle from a 4wd S10 into. I opted for the swap, because I&39;m cheap, and the Ranger was almost free. I have found the existing threads to be extremely helpful and I. sdime98 said your truck may have been his inspiration for doing the s10 frame swap on this one, he's wanted one of these for awhile, and just recently started looking for one, in the past month, came across this one, bought it on friday, and i had everything lined up that night, for him to pick up the 1st. If you can scratch up a '40 chassis you'll be ahead in the long run. aluminum water pump. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board S10 Frame Swap Blueprints. Swapping the V6 engine in an S10 with a V8 can be done by using the existing configuration inside the engine compartment. Oct 19, 2016 - This all new BOLT-ON 1947-1954 Chevy Truck S-10 frame swap chassis conversion kit is proudly made in the USA in Seward, NE by Code 504. Actual Build Costs and Totals (to the point of the photos marked in this album below) 300 1949 Studebaker Truck. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings". Definitive S-10 Frame Swap Vehicle List Discussion in &x27; The Hokey Ass. 20 posts &183; Joined 2007. 3L, go small block, or go LS1. These frames & rolling chassis are designed to fit 1934, 1935 &1936 Chevrolet, ton, trucks. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board S10 Frame Swap Blueprints. Normal stance is about 10" to 12" from the ground. how much of a fricken headache am i looking a. Those three inches of wheelbase really make the car look funny, so you have to cut the frame about 3" to make it look right. 5" off the frame and the only mods to the suspension are 2" blocks out back. Post pictures if you can. 3 Sep 6, 2009. There is no such thing as a frame "Swap" other than a 49-54 Chevy, those will swap with yours. 325 posts &183; Joined 2010. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board S10 Frame Swap Blueprints. Hooker 71222019HKR Blackheart LS Trans Crossmember, 82-04 GM S-10. The cab is narrow like Ford ranger narrow or back seat of a &39;61 merc narrow but the track is wide. you have to wack off about 8" off the front for the bumper. the 350 deal looks pretty good, but cash would likely get it. Kit mounts easily at 2-6" off frame for. I just picked up this 1950 Chevy 3100 5 window for a steal Plans are to put an s-10 frame under it, bag with a LRD 6link. Scotts Hotrods n Customs IS Quality, Engineering & Workmanship. The S10 opens up the engine bay and also makes a wider choice of wheels possible. Either size requires the stock S10 wheelbase to be shorted to 113. I have done the clip with a camaro, nova and an s10 frame. 3 V-6, or &39;58-&39;62 "Stove bolt" 6-cyl). The original Chevy chassis of the '37 through '54 as some of the most easily upgraded in regard to suspension and that is, by far, easier and a a better solution than an S-10 chassis swap. and the Code 504 kit, each has their pros and cons of your intended use. Uses the 1982-2003 S10S15 Pickup Chassis 1947-1955a ChevyGMC Uses the 1982-2003 S10S15 Pickup Chassis. 82-03 S-10 XTREME SONOMA FACTORY FRAME STIFFENING BRACE ZQ8 OEM V-8 CONVERSION. even fulley boxed. Choose the S10 pickup chassis that is closest to your truck&39;s wheelbase. a trany hump), and the sterring box will mess with your radiator. Any S-10 2WD Longbed from 1982 on will work. so im sure these diagrams will work for you also. I wanted to document progress (slow though it may be) so that I can post obstacles that I encounter, and to solicit input. after checking out their website it appears you supply a pilothouse and an. The S10 opens up the engine bay and also makes a wider choice of wheels possible. pat-tracymarshallne Discussion starter. Throughout this series I will. If you want to put a V-8 engine in your s-10, there are plenty of options to consider. More sharing options. They&39;re not the best and don&39;t show a lot of info, but some may be useful to those of you that are doing this swap. 1 Mar 10, 2008. And don't ask where to look for a chassis just get off your duff and beat the bushes. The 2wd S10 is about five inches narrower than the AD truck. I have a 1950 Willys 4X4 truck that I would like to swap onto a 4X4 S10 chassis. The pickups and 2WD Blazers came stock with approx 54 inches between wheels mounting surface. Note The 2" Body Drop kit requires raising the Bed floor up 2" on the 1947-1953 beds. First, I mounted the cab for clearance. The tires will stick out quite a bit from the body unless you are doing huge fender flares. The closest S-10 Chassis would be the extended cab trucks at 123". The 1940&39;s model has the same cab as a 1941-1946 ChevyGMC truck. Those three inches of wheelbase really make the car look funny, so you have to cut the frame about 3" to make it look right. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board S10 Frame Swap. 1959-1960 El Camino Owners The Airbag Connection Warning OK, when it comes time to sell a LOT of people will look the other way when they hear it is on an S. Kit mounts easily at 2-6" off frame for. The S-10 Frame >33" wide at the front and 40" wide at the rear. my comfort with the s10 frame comes from the fact that it comes with everything that costs more for keeping the original frame, highway rear axle, brake booster lines and disc front brakes, fuel tank and lines. This is dedicated to s10 frame swap using AD chevy trucks 47-55. Haven't had much time lately to work on it but I finally got around to getting the other drop spindle on the truck. This is a bolt-in and no modifications are required. this is. Other users comment on the seller&39;s greed, the availability of free information on the web, and the quality of the product. Additionally, the annual GM holiday shut-down for 2023 begins December 25th through January 2nd, 2024. 1985 S-10 4x4 - SBC Conversion for sale. wayne hoosier Discussion starter. Dec 7, 2023 1999 S10 ex-cab stepside QZ8 for sale. Drop body onto the shortened frame. I have a 58 F100 and need some ideas. I would like it to lay frame with 20" wheels, my main consern is. Aug 21, 2019 How To Lengthen or Shorten a Chevy S10 Frame. The wife is looking at a set of 18x8&39;s that would be a royal pain to squeeze on the stock configuation. 40 Photos. Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) I just opened up this months classic truck magazine and found a company that ive never heard of before called Code504. 1985 S-10 4x4 - SBC Conversion for sale. The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of - Me. If you truly insist on skipping this then you could just buy the s&w backhalf kit. This is an 1982 standard regular cab frame. SHARE POST 8. A couple notes to keep in mind regarding the use of an S10 frame under your AD truck. comCode 504 is a manufacturer of made in the USA, high quality bolt-on S-10 chassis conversion kits and street rod parts. The kit also allows you to use the S-10 steering column, brake and gas pedals to the cab. Jun 12, 2022 - THE S-10 and Dakota threads have. Throughout this series I will. 2L truck, short bed reg cab. A forum community dedicated to 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevy owners and enthusiasts. Just drill new holes in the flanges and use the factory radiator mount holes. S10 tilt column. Front Axle Front Suspension 1953 stude truck retrofit. These control arms are designed for customers that are running an S10 stock chassis under their 50s model vehicles. I have done bodywork since I was 18 (now 62). 449 78. 14 Feb 20, 2007. 1 comment. 5" off the frame and the only mods to the suspension are 2" blocks out back. 15x7 front wheels with 1956515 tires. front clip. remove pickup bed. Frame "kit" for that swap does not exist. In today's video I show you part one of my 1947 Chevy pickup project. I used a reciprocating saw to make clean, thin cuts. &39;94 reg. 00 a few years ago. The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1947 - 1959 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board S10 Frame Swap Blueprints. . craigslist chesapeake virginia