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GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
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I live just outside of London, England. Have a 66 C10 in bits, mid rebuild. Also did a 79 Blazer 2WD recently. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=774451 I am looking at possibly buying a 2000 S10 4.3 Auto Not sure about the real build year as the onlone documentation shows various years, including first registration for 31 December 2001 Always liked them, this one is the right colour, body shape (extra cab) and motor/trans. It is claimed to have only done 38k miles, and had some accident repairs 10 years or 5 years ago. They are not common in England and the price is about $5k but over here, it would cost me near $3k just to get it on my driveway, due to shipping and 20% import duty. I always like to ask questions. Is there stuff to look out for? Things that give up due to age, rather than abuse? The interior and exterior looks good from 90 miles away in the pics, as does the online DMV history. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(18).PNG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(16).PNG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(13).PNG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(11).PNG 38k miles https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(12).PNG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(15).PNG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(14).PNG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(17).PNG Thank you. |
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I had a 97 model, 4 banger with 5 speed. The jump seats rattled a lot, no matter what I did. The one main thing I have heard friends and folks that had them a while was the heater cores were always clogging up. Probably from the GM Dexcool. I did not have mine that long (18 months, put on 50K). I thought the seats made you sit too low, compared to the full size. For me it was a bit cramped feeling. Not as bad as my 64, but real close. I think the extended cab was the only thing that made it feel roomier, but leg room for my frame and big feet were lacking.
4.3 V6 look for coolant leaks on the intake ( which I think is why many folks have the heater clogging issue). The rear main seals ten to leak, so that could be another issue. The 4L60 is not a strong trans from the get go, but they can last if taken care of and they were not abused. Biggest issue I saw with them is folks towing with them and wanting to leave them in overdrive. With a nice cat back system they sound very good too! |
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Bought it.
Thanks for the advice and information Bill. PaulY of Woody the green 66 fame, in the background. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(182).HEIC |
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So is this to replace Galaxy or be a parts vehicle for the 65?
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Purely a sensible space saver.... going to sell the Galaxy, it’s a brilliant tool, but I have too much stuff on my driveway. My 66 has all it needs, tons of new parts too. |
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Have a 2000 S10 2Door/2WD Blazer with 4.3 and 5 speed. Its my daily driver. Has 260,000 miles on it. Had the heater core clogging issues and ended up replacing the heater core when it started to leak. Have replaced intake gaskets and clutch but other than that- just regular maintenance. I would buy another or when this 4.3 goes sideways- just replace it with another 4.3.
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Really pleased you have a good one. I hope mine is good in the long run. |
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So when does it get to the Griz Castle?
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I need insurance and road tax to be paid, road tax is easy online, but insurance is different to sort out. I had a telephone quote which I cannot activate remotely. So as soon as possible. |
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So I bought this truck.
Happy so far, 90 miles later ;) Any build code readers on here? What have I bought here? https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...akpix/001.heic |
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This link gives you access to the complete list of RPO codes
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Here's a list of RPO codes. It's 412 pages long.
https://rparts-sites.s3.amazonaws.co...n/rpoCodes.pdf Here's a couple of your RPOs GU6 - 3.42 gears G80 - positraction rear axle L35 - ENGINE,4.3L(4.3W),CPI,V6,90 DEG M30 - TRANSMISSION,AUTOMATIC 4 SPEED,4L60E,ELECTRONIC ZQ8 - SPORT CHASSIS PACKAGE |
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Thanks guys. HIT AND RUN TRUCK COLLECTION. In the end, I capitulated and decided to just pay the road tax and not mess the seller around, risking my deposit. So off we went. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(209).HEIC And on and on the road went. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(210).HEIC Made it to the sellers place, played a pretty good game of remote hand over, electronic fund transfer etc, then two old guy from the same area of South London touched base, comparing notes. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(68).JPG Good byes said, Mickey headed home on his own, I headed for the local gas station with a thirsty truck with empty tank. 55 liters meant there was some distance left in it after the previous owner had put some gas in for the test drive. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(208).HEIC On the way home I did a detour to drop off some air tools for @pauly to use on Woody his C10 that he is quietly getting on with. Paul took a happy new owner pic for me. Freezing cold out there. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(67).JPG Then headed home. Stopped at my local gas station, and missed out taking a pic of the signs on the gas pumps that say: “DO NOT TOUCH OUR PUMPS” But the ladies who fill the cars and trucks soon make you forget that, with their friendly approach and service. Real old skool https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(206).HEIC So 85 miles and the consumption at presto much mostly motorway speeds around 70mph. 27mpg or 10km/l Happy for sure. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(204).HEIC Sunset outside at the gas station. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(203).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(205).HEIC Then back home, 2’C outside meant I just reversed up the drive, locked up and went indoors. Grinning. Happy yes. . |
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So the video, taken. By @PaulY after I delivered some air tools to him en-route after collecting the truck. Paul sent me an accompanying message which read something like “Nice Truck, but you get 1/10 for effort, not even an attempt to smoke they tyres” So here is my limp attempt at joining the traffic on a wet, cold road. https://youtu.be/ZppLk-f7nBs Maybe a better attempt next time. No need to break it. HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL. . |
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Glad to see you are ready to cruize with the Y2K special!
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Like it..
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. So this is a repeat. But I want to draw a baseline. The truck was brought into the U.K. like new, by a US serviceman in 2001 who sold it when he returned back to base after finishing his service here. This is the trucks “build sheet” showing its whole DNA. What was put together to create it. It seems to be pretty special, and I am both pleased and thankful to have been able to tick a box on my lust list. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...akpix/001.heic Read and interpreted by some clever people out there G80 and ZQ8 are posi track rear and sport suspension G80 is the LSD, nice. ZQ8 is a code and a trim package, so your truck is a ‘ZQ8’ They had a factory lowering kit, around 2in or so, springs and leafs. A tighter steering box and some other nice things. The Xtremes got the same setup but got a body kit and some badges. This is kind of an aside since you're curious about rpo codes, but the guys who have the super sport S10’s look for the B4U code. SS trucks were the first to receive the ZQ8 suspension in 96 until they stopped the SS in 98. The ZQ8 then became its own trim package so to speak That is the rear end. I think the codes that start with G are the gears for the rear. Not 100% but I think that's what it means. And G80 is a locking or semi locking rear end if I remember right. GU6 = 3.42 gears G80 = POSI limited slip L35 = v6 4.3l vortec M30 = 4spd overdrive transmission ZQ8 = Sports suspension package So having brought the truck home it was time to start looking at what all was added to the truck that adds value or cost. Originally supplied in Missouri by Molle Chevrolet of Blue Springs. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(213).HEIC An Extang BlackMax retractable vinyl tonneau cover has been fitted from new. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(1).heic The truck benefitted from a Raptor bed liner applied in the USA before delivery. Unfortunately, if you look on the outside, it carries a pair of metal FLEETSIDE badges, correct for what it is, versus a Stepside, but not original. If it were not for the holes in the bedsides, they would be long gone (personal preference) but they will stay. The bed has also never carried a load either, and is unmarked and indented after 20 years and 38k miles. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(212).HEIC It has also, unlike so many truck, never towed or been used as a towing vehicle. Though I want to change that slightly. Really interesting, is the fact that the rear bumper is ready to fit a tow ball once you remove the rear step rubber and find a hole, ready to receive. Lift the rubber cover and away you go. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(196).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(49).jpg My friend JB Matthews in Oklahoma mentioned that he never seemed to buy a truck with the emergency Jack and wheel spinner. Looks like I got lucky. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(218).HEIC Also, unused is the 4th seat, behind the passenger seat, what is not apparent, is the fact the front bucket seats are actually a bench seat for occasional use of three, with safety belt. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(216).HEIC As we know, the truck runs on two piece 17 inch Cragar SS wheels, shod in 255/45ZR17 98W Nankang tyres. There is also a full size spare Cragar wheel that came with the truck. Included in the sale was a set of lowering springs and blocks. Some matching paint and two spare handles for the third door. Seems the bump stops were removed and not refitted when the lowering kit was removed before I bought the truck. I would love to see what my truck would look like with another 2” or 50mm drop, once it gets cold, I am sure @pauly will pop over.. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(225).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(50).jpg In the engine bay, the only change affected was a change to K&N air filter system which in itself seems to be controversial. So there you have it. Baseline extras fitted to the truck, worth a few Dollars. Next up, broken bits and bits needing replacement or fine tuning. Changes that need to be made. |
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Looking at this truck, it certainly is a shape changer.
Frontal area, through shaping and design is quite small and aerodynamic. Maybe what delivered the 27mpg in part. Facing the 020 Ford Focus, 20 years difference in design https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(224).HEIC Much easier to get up the alleyway than some of the wide stuff I have had in there before. The rear tail light was actually about 50mm from the concrete fence post in this pic. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(219).HEIC Pretty obvious that the wheels need a good seeing to. Later guys, out in the cold now. . |
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2" lower blocks with 15" wheel will normally mean if you get a flat on the rear, the U-bolts will drag first. She is a sweet looking little truck Rian.
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Would you suggest I stick to the 17’s then? You know I have an eye on some 97 OEM alloys and tyres. I have been cleaning it again today, all the rubber seals, grooves etc. Amazing how dirty they are. Wheels next. PM on its way. |
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No more than 1.5" in my opinion, or whatever you guys over there call it. ;)
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Thanks for the title change. Looks more sensible now. I do not quite understand what you mean with your 1.5mcomment. Are you suggesting only a 1.5 inch drop on the rear and whatever the front brings, one assumes they are 2 inch springs. I hate clunks and noises, so would refrain from dropping it if it meant anything hitting anywhere. |
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Sorry. I meant if you went with 15 inch wheels no more than a 1.5 inch lowering block (or whatever that is in the stuff you measure with ;) ) Staying with 17" wheels is not an issues with 2" lower blocks.
Around here it is getting VERY difficult to find a tire place that has 15s in stock or that will even bother to order them. I am not a super low profile tire guy. I like to see rubber on my wheels. I try to keep tires in the 50 to 70 series profile range. 45 and lower I am just not a fan of. Those factory wheels do look good on the trucks. Mine was 205/75 x15 from factory. I probably would go with a 225/60x17 or 255/50x17 today. This is only picture I have of my old 97. |
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Thanks Bill. It continues, the fight is real. Once again, this may or may not be the answer. BUT.... I do find myself drawn to this style of Range Rover Mondials. At 5x120 not exactly the same as S10 pattern.They are 18” and I have no idea if they would need spacers to sit right on the S10 and also if they would fit without fouling anything or anywhere. But I like them, and especially in this cheap and nasty gold colour which possibly is too close to the trucks own colour. So black or Silver may be better options, should it happen. Chatting to @PaulY earlier we did discuss the Merritt and possibility of getting them diamond cut, both on the star ridge and outer rim. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(23).PNG This seller has 5, which is kinda ideal. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(24).PNG |
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Seem to have kinda got Photobucket back to working again.
Only owned this truck a week and a half and it really is feeing like this is a keeper, possibly why it was on my bucket list, and being as it took this long to get the right basic specs for my personal preference list, it makes me happy. So we start with some of the “needs fixing” items. Came with only one ignition key. Went to Timpson and helpful guy says yup, I cam Mel one, it’s £75.00 of course I bite my tongue not to laugh, saying it does not have a chip, just need to open the door, Ohhh he says, that will be £15.00 So I walked out, I will find a half a brick when I need it. Got to be a cheaper option somewhere. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(52).jpg So I headed home planning on watching something random on the telly and drinking by lunch time. First I had to add this little aerial topper like a football player, silly but satisfying. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(233).HEIC The Marmite dash in fake wood, it’s staying. So why post it in the faults section? No heating, no aircon, just a blower. So that needs to be investigated and repaired. Maybe the unit in the Blazer from the same era will work as an easy repair, once we figure what has died. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(234).HEIC As possibly not yet mentioned, the front seat setup acts as an occasional three seater, along with a lap belt for that passenger. The armrest is also a storage space, and flips out the way when in use. They are known to be fragile. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(235).HEIC When you open it, the whole top is cracked up, but that’s an easy one to replicate in aluminium and fit in there to retain support. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(232).HEIC Next problem is the rear tailgate handle. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(230).HEIC Plastic inner to the chrome has a broken tab(s) a $5.00 part, hopefully I will order one to replace it. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(229).HEIC So when I got home, I ended up deciding to go it and wash one wheel and tyre. Just to calm my conscience. I also decided to wash the suspension lowering bits that came with the truck, clean is good. Before. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(236).HEIC After https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(231).HEIC Of course typically, wash one wheel, became maybe wash the truck first and then do the wheels, one by one. Sally took a pic as she popped over to watch some recorded telly. Thanks I am mad, washing the car in 4’C weather with intermittent rain nd wind. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(51).jpg So the car washing took about an hour, because I was giving it some attention. I did not realise that I was actually going to wash it again on Sunday, as I realised the door rubbers, undersides and some hidden grooves needed some pressure cleaning and a brush or two. |
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Yeah those tailgate handle surrounds will break if you look at them funny. I broke a new one trying to install it.
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Yeah, thosde tailgate handle surrounds are in bulk stock in most auto parts in the states. They doo tend to die out quickly.
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Weak or compromised from the outset. Along with the side door handle and some other plastics, were it a VW it would last 50 years without compromise. Quote:
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So back to phase one of the S10 ownership. Still on the first cleanup, finding flaws, surprises the good stuff. After washing the truck, it was onto the wheels, I know they are kinda well past their best by date. Still good at 5 yards, and the tyres need replacing, despite having loads of life in them. For illustration, I will post only pics of the drivers side front wheel. It was possibly the worst. Before washing. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(245).HEIC After washing https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(251).HEIC And after a few hours on the set. Polished, detailed, done. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(238).HEIC Also note, there is a full sized Cragar S/S wheel with like new Kumho tyre. Needs to be washed, polished, detailed. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(242).HEIC Can you say Hovercraft? Truck on blocks https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(239).HEIC Front view of the UFO https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(240).HEIC Working in the cold is kinda less fun than summer, but getting my hands on this truck and getting to know it, seeing flaws, possible issues to address in future, priceless. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(53).jpg Coffee time. . |
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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...code=undefined[/quote] As for the Facebook offering of AC Schnitzer 18” wheels.......... they are scruffy and need some work and seem to have been refurbished before, looking at the chipped paint and some nasty kerbing rash. Probable needs at least two new tyres. I would fit them yesterday Pity they are in Wakefield, at 180 miles that is some distance to get them down here to Kent at the price. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(26).PNG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(25).PNG https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(27).PNG |
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More about getting to know the S10
On Sunday I spent another couple of hours getting even deeper into the grooves, under rubber seals, and behind stuff, lifting, probing, brushing and washing the whole truck again. This was quite interesting as I found so much more grime, moss, green mould to remove. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(255).HEIC After the wheels and going over the whole truck a second time, it was on to the tonneau cover. It looked good as it was. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(249).HEIC But using the Auto Glym product to revive and feed the vinyl gave decent results. Midway through polishing and buffing. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(244).HEIC Job done. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(254).HEIC And nicely showing the result the next morning. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(252).HEIC After all this I reversed down the drive in order to get the Galaxy in for a quick wheel wash as it was parked over the road in some mud. So a few cleaned up pics. Front end, obviously. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(241).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(247).HEIC https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(246).HEIC This is possibly my favourite angle or view of the truck. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(243).HEIC Lastly, went food shopping yesterday, and stopped at the independent locksmiths en-route to have a spare key cut for the truck. Ouch...... £14.50 which I think is steep, but needed to just get on with it, as it is a brand specific blank, and driving around to find a saving on that, costs money too. These guys know me well though as they have cut spare keys for all my American vehicles. Never understand why people lose keys, especially spare keys, surely you store them in a safe place. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(253).HEIC Need to start marketing the wheels and tyres and finding replacements. . |
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So after a few days of serious rain, cold and wind, today dawned with rain.
Eventually by 10.30 I managed to get out and start on cleaning up the load bed of the truck, as well as the spare wheel. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(242).HEIC The tyres tread, like new. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(261).HEIC Once I got going, the info exposed showed these are ream American made wheels. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(264).HEIC Cleaned up nicely Rear end. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(263).HEIC Still bloody cold out at 3’C but no rain or wind at this point. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(69).JPG And done. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(262).HEIC Coffee, followed by getting onto the external plastics, using Auto Glym products, opinions will differ, progress continued. Bumper before. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(258).HEIC After https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(256).HEIC Front end, sorry for the sun glare. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(259).HEIC Discovered another added extra, the chrome grille inserts are also non standard. More value? Maybe. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(257).HEIC And after cleaning and polishing the interior plastics, I was really happy. Suicide door? Only one. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(260).HEIC Last job for the day was to get back to the carport and garge. Been a few days of not getting down there. Managed to do a load of little connected jobs, including packing some stuff in some of the cabinets after sorting the shelves and identifying the load of keys. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(265).HEIC More packing and sorting down there tomorrow. . |
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What have I bought? Rixtrix reckons I may have lucked out a bit on spec sheet.
Feedback so far.......... G80 and ZQ8 are posi track rear and sport suspension G80 is the LSD, nice. ZQ8 is a code and a trim package, so your truck is a ‘ZQ8’ They had a factory lowering kit, around 2in or so, springs and leafs. A tighter steering box and some other nice things. The Xtremes got the same setup but got a body kit and some badges. This is kind of an aside since you're curious about rpo codes, but the guys who have the super sport S10’s look for the B4U code. SS trucks were the first to receive the ZQ8 suspension in 96 until they stopped the SS in 98. The ZQ8 then became its own trim package so to speak That is the rear end. I think the codes that start with G are the gears for the rear. Not 100% but I think that's what it means. And G80 is a locking or semi locking rear end if I remember right. More GU6 = 3.42 gears G80 = POSI limited slip L35 = v6 4.3l vortec M30 = 4spd overdrive transmission ZQ8 = Sports suspension package Thanks for the help. YES.......... I know it is a repeat quote. Just found this information, further to what we know. Seems the S10 fans out there call this a ZQ8 truck. Chevrolet S-10 and GMC Sonoma The ZQ8 option suspension package comes standard on the 1999-2003 S-10 Xtreme and 1996-1998 S-10 SS models, but was also available as a sports package on either the S-10 or GMC Sonoma. The package included a total lowered ride height of approximately 2" over stock (1.5" from suspension, ~0.5" from shorter tire diameter), thicker front sway bar (33mm), rear sway bar (23mm), quicker ratio (12:1) steering box, upgraded Decarbon or Bilstein gas shock absorbers, and a frame brace. Some ZQ8 models were also equipped with a frame to axle "anti-hop" shock. The lowered stance was achieved using front coils with a different spring rate, and a 3-leaf rear spring pack. Wheels and tires were also upgraded to 16" x 8" cast aluminum rim with 235/55/16 Goodyear Eagle GA tires. The Xtreme package used a different style rim than a standard truck equipped with the ZQ8 option. There are 2 versions of "ZQ8" wheels - 1996-2000 (also standard on 1996-1998 SS trucks), similar in design to 3rd generation Camaro wheels, and 2001-2003 (also used on Blazer Xtremes from 2004-2005), which bear a resemblance to an IROC Z28 wheel. Another variation among different models was in the center caps. S-10s and Sonomas used a grey center cap with the exception of the 2002-2003 S-10s, which featured a chrome center cap. |
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I forgot when I hear ZQ8 wheels. I think of this one, which was probably the original wheel for your truck.
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If I could find a full set here, sensibly priced, I would have them on the truck. I like 5/6/7 spoke wheels. Simple, plain, easy to keep clean. Have a video of an S10 in the snow. [quote author="@joem83" source="/post/2651747/thread" timestamp="1610054322"]Well, as it's snowing up here (oop North) Have a S10 in snow :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIQ7Xs0LvKw [/quote] |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
Some more useless information......
Whenever I buy cars one of the first things I do is to check the MOT status, followed by the MOT history. When the S10 (as yet unnamed) came up for sale, and ticked all the boxes, with the added bonus of being an extremely low mileage example, I was intrigued. So on getting the registration number from the advertiser, as it was actually blanked out, I got straight online to check the history. Below is its whole life, laid out in MOT tests, and confirming mileage. To be honest, on inspection things like the gas and brake pedals show almost no wear, upholstery is complete, intact, clean as are floor carpeting, dash and interior. The underside, shown before, again shows not much more than a few surface rust stains, possibly indicating a cosseted life and dry storage when not in use. Some years there was not even a MOT test done and the mileage between tests was limited to 100’s and 2013 to 2015 it did 78 miles. Looking at advisories, and reasons for Failing the test, most were either based around being an Import or small things like a fog lamp not working, tyres rubbing the chassis (lowering possibly to blame?) Reading needs to be done bottom up, to get chronology right. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(54).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(55).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(56).jpg https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(57).jpg Had an interesting observation from a Facebook group about the door handles on my truck, Chrome vs most in black plastic. Did a previous owner have=ve a chrome and bling thing going? No idea, but happy to benefit from it. So yesterday I refitted the rubber mats I got from mate Ricky for the Blazer I like that a lot. Functional Rubber. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(270).HEIC I also remembered to take a pic of this little switch on the side of the dash, marked fuse box. Anyone got any idea what it could be for, before I flip it and destroy something? https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(269).HEIC Chilly outside the last week or two. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(58).jpg Anyway, I carried on sorting the carport storage out, three areas created to empty the storage caravan into. 1966 Chevy C10 stuff Rezin Rockit stuff Italjet 50cc scooter stuff. Miscellaneous stuff. Like steering wheels and columns https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(267).HEIC Rediscovered the rubber mat from the C10 on the caravan floor. Going to cut and trim this to fit in the rear of the S10 to aid protection. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(268).HEIC Eventually called it a day at some point when light started to fail. Few more bits to unpack and identify today. Caravan found a new home within 5 minutes of offering it to mate Darren, as another ,ate, Ross is restoring a Bedford CF Camper that needs stuff like refrigerator and Porta-Potty. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(266).HEIC Last day of vacation today, got stuff done, just not as much as I would have liked to, due to really miserable weather. . |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
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School of YouTube I will be changing the yellow indicator lenses for clear as soon as I can get hold of a pair. Amazon is out of stock currently. Looking at the front end of the truck it was not immediately apparent how to remove the lights So following the masters advice ( @pauly ) I headed for YouTube to see how to do it. https://youtu.be/x1Eyr_UVktA I do love technology at times, makes life. Lot easier. . |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
Time for a laugh......
I sold this Ford Galaxy MPV to make room for the truck. This was just one of many dipchits trying it on when I sold the Galaxy. Worth a laugh, or if it was you....... 🖕 https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag...ix/001(28).PNG |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
Got a parcel this week from “Doc” on UKGSER with another ally lampshade and some other switches and this wall mount handle.......
I think that with a bit of editing, it would work nicely on the front bumper, just to butch it up a bit. Yes, I am cutting the tow ball tab off on the underside. https://hosting.photobucket.com/imag.../001(274).HEIC .Thanks Doc. |
Re: GRIZZ’s English 2001 S10 Extra Cab 4.3 V6 Truck
You ever get brave enough to flip the toggle on the fuse box cover?
Seems to light for a kill switch. |
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