Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

That's pretty cool! truck is really looking great!

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Thanks for all the comments!!

I got the "AC" installed today...my cowl vent!! A new gasket from LMC and a little adjustment and it works like new!!

Wired and installed the headlight switch. It's new from a 80 chevy truck. All of the lights turned on and blinked as needed!! All the wiring is now done except the gauges and heater. Haven't bought the gauge refacing kit yet.

So do I convert the temp and oil pressure gauges to electic, or convert the senders to mechanical?? Any opinions??

Also installed the 1951 to 1991 s-10 converted fuel filler neck. Found the filler cap after I took the pic.

Installed the left side running board for the last time!! Did a little more adjusting of the front sheet metal. Finally happy with the gaps!

Next up...carb rebuild, fuel pump install and steering shaft. Should be getting the steering parts and Lokar shift cable on Monday.

Couldn't resist the urge to quickly turn the key to the start position to make sure the starter turns. It does!!

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

what a sharp lookin truck !!!

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

gas neck came out nice. oh what a great feeling to give it that kick over with the switch! congrats, its all coming together. The little things eat up sooo much time and brain space, I think we all forget about it until we dig back into a build like this.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Nice going, keep it up...Jim

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Been out with strep throat for a month...hell it has been, but I did want to respond to you as I was in the same mindset.

So your gauges...I would keep the mechanical setup. I wanted to keep mine, however I am running a 1970 292 so I had to make sure all the hook ups were there. The only thing I converted was the fuel gauge from 6v to 12v. All the rest hooked up (temp, oil, and battery). So moving to the speedometer, I am running a 5LM60 (NV3500) transmission and that is running an electronic speedometer and my truck is mechanical. When I was searching the Internet I came up with this article (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...t=vintage+tach) so there is hope at the end of the tunnel for me to keep the speedometer.

I tried to do a little searching for you and came across this:
http://www.camaros.net/forums/archiv...p/t-37084.html

Do you have these locations they are discussing about?

Also I am running the EZ Wiring harness, I think you will really like it.

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J

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Focused,

I have the oil sender at the rear, near the dist, and the temp sender on the drivers side near the exhaust ports. If my 216 mech senders will fit in there, then I'm all set.

Thanks for the help!

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Ok great. For my temp sender on my 292 I needed a reducer http://www.classicparts.com/1941-54-.../#.UX5jb7Up_To to make mine fit.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Looks great! I used that exact harness in the kids truck, and I couldn't be happier. Very simple to wire, and very small fuse block.

I also did the same with my filler neck. Looks SWEET! :metal:

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Focused,

Thanks for the link to the reducer...that will be just what I need.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Fed Ex brought the Lokar shift cable and DD shaft and U joint. Looks like it will be a busy Saturday!!

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So...Todays progress...I got my steering shaft figured out and installed. It is a tight fit but actually worked out like I hoped it would. I never could have done it with out the S10 V8 swap headers!! I had to remove the brake lines coming down from the master cylinder and reroute them towards the back and along the firewall to avoid the header on that side.

It's a close fit from header to inner fender. I will put a small heat shield in between to keep the paint from cooking!!

Also installed the Lokar shift cable. Nice kit, good directions. Although the nice billet aluminum bracket that goes on the front end of the cable and attatches to the column, would not work on my set up. So I made a simple steel bracket. That's probably the one part that makes the kit cost so much!!

Also finished bolting up the pass side running board, filler and rear fender.

Carb is also getting rebuilt this weekend!

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

nice, how much those joints run you? crazy how much companies ask for those. I used some out of a chevy van, a little bulkier lookin tho.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

The u joint was Jegs brand, $60. Seems like good quality...

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Also started putting on the blue anodized aluminum valve covers that I got for free...I didn't like the look of them on the motor. So, I stopped at the local parts store and got a nice pair of chrome valve covers! Also picked up a battery, and throttle cable. Gas pedal was ordered last week, should be here soon!

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Great build, but beware of the cheapy chrome valve covers from the parts house. They are prone to leak. I probably would have opted to paint the aluminum covers.

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No work on the truck this weekend. My brother and I took our mom out for breakfast Saturday, then quality time with my wife and kids on Sunday!! Hoping for more truck time next weekend!!

Carb is ready for install, gas pedal and throttle cable ready for install, fuel pump and battery ready for install. I need some 48 hour Saturdays!!

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It wasn't just the color...they are "hidden bolt" valve covers so they are wider and longer with a thicker sidewall. The pass side was almost touching the firewall! I bought Edelbrock valve covers so hopefully they will work out well.

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I had a little down time at work today so I got a head start on tomorrows projects!

Installed the battery tray and battery,(still need to make a hold down). I decided to put the battery under the bed floor. I will have a removable section for battery access.

Installed the new valve covers and got the rebuilt carb installed.

When I got home, my radiator had arrived (early) from JEGS! Also gauge re-facing kit and chrome bezels for the gauges from LMC.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

sweet, get that baby fired up. word to the wise on that carb, run a fuel pressure regulator and no more than 6psi. I know you were asking about temp senders. Do you have room in your head and intake? I run my gauge off of the intake and my efan sender in my head, works well.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

wow, looks good atommik :D

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1367099332

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

if you use the temp sensor in the head it will read hotter than on the intake. It isn't bad as long as you know.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Isn't that a more accurate reading if the sensor is in the head?
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Atommic

Looks great!
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Temp Sensor More accurate in the head isn't it ?
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I'll be using the original location for the temp sender, on drivers side right by the headers, and the same on the pass side for the fan switch.

Installed the electric fuel pump today, runs 4-6 psi. Didn't think it was picture worthy. Also finished shortening the drive shaft. I installed it for now but it will need balancing before I drive more than across the street!!

Finished the battery hold down. I was just getting ready to run the spark plug wires, but on further inspection of them...they are junk. Back to the parts store!!

Started on the gauges...I swapped the original fuel gauge for a new aftermarket GM one and transferred it to the original face plate in the cluster. I like how it turned out except the needle is not as long, but I can still read it. Put on new faces on the gauges. Speedo next!

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

looks really nice
sorry for all the posts - stupid pc

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Not really because it is close to the heat of the combustion chambers where the water temperature is higher than in the rest of the engine. I like to put the sensor in the crossover close to the thermostat. That way I feel that I can tell if the thermostat is working like it should.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

:lol:I am glad I am not the only one that has that problem from time to time:lol:

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

looks good to me. I didn't notice the needle until I read your post .

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Awesome build, just read front to back... wanting more, more!
Fire it up!

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Just picked up the correct style plug wires and a fuel line and in line filter and a few other misc. parts. I hope to have more time this long weekend to make some good progress.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Looking great Atommik, getting real close to done.

x2 on the temp sensor being right next to the water neck, I put mine there as well.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

that's where I put mine and it works fine.

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

So...big day today.
Started out finishing up the fuel line connections.
I got the horns installed (salvaged from a wrecked BMW).
Fit up the radiator and trimmed up the support to get it in place. I still need to make the top support brackets. Ordered rad hoses and fittings for the temp sender and fan switch. On a side note, I wish there was a good old fashioned "speed shop" around here. The local parts stores are good for some things but when you need something simple like npt fittings or a simple sbc temp switch...no luck.

Lastly, I fired up the engine today!! It started pretty well after I remembered to turn on the switch for the elec. fuel pump. No coolant in it so I only ran it for about 10-15 seconds. It's just running thru the headers so it's a little loud, and I have now tightened the headers bolts the rest of the way to stop the exhaust leak you will see in the video. I am so excited to get to this point on my project!!

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

congrats man, getting so close I bet your just drooling over it. Been there and I'm sure we all have been. The first test drive one of the biggest reliefs ever. Getting it inspected is another, then ironing out the kinks is another, then after a while you'll find things you want to change, then have to fix, ahhhh the list goes on, a project is never really done cause its always gonna be a project!! Is it me or am I the only one missing the video??

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

It's taking a while for me to figure out the video down load. Thanks to my daughter, here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf9fe...ature=youtu.be

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

Congrats, sounds good...Jim

Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
 

sounds great, it was fun watching your build great job