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vintage_car · 11-21-2010, 12:34 PM

I'd like to see final or at least close to final cuts on the inner fenders from a front shot without the grill. The other shot that wold be helpful would be an engine bay shot without the engine, just inner fenders bolted up and positioned properly. Thanks!
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RootBeer 6117 · 11-21-2010, 08:12 PM

Vintage I'll try to help you out, I just did this, it will be tomorrow. I just got my front radiator support built and have my inner fenders in, but I am far from done and sorry I'm not pulling my engine for that shot. I did look through a lot of peoples build picture and got an idea of how I wanted it.

vintage_car · 11-21-2010, 09:53 PM

come on rootbeer...pull the engine like I asked, it's just 2 bolts!

Are you using the stock radiator or aluminum radiator?

texas56 · 11-22-2010, 10:58 AM

We had to make all of that stuff

vintage_car · 11-22-2010, 11:01 AM

I need a tissue... MY LORD!

RootBeer 6117 · 11-22-2010, 01:45 PM

For us less talented folk using free child labor this is what we did, We followed the opening for the original steering box and cut along the first line in the panel, we did the right side first and it didn't turn out as well, divers side turned out pretty good.

texas56 · 11-22-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RootBeer 6117

For us less talented folk using free child labor this is what we did, We followed the opening for the original steering box and cut along the first line in the panel, we did the right side first and it didn't turn out as well, divers side turned out pretty good.

LOL it is ALL a Pain in the ass. We hated the front end of this thing and still are hating it. To be that was the hardest part of the S10 deal...

BlueJeep · 11-22-2010, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by texas56

LOL it is ALL a Pain in the ass. We hated the front end of this thing and still are hating it. To be that was the hardest part of the S10 deal...

I agree with you that getting the front clip aligned correctly was the hardest part, and mine's not bodyworked like yours. I did find that my biggest problem was that I was incrementally cutting down the inner fenders with the plasma, and they were hanging up on the upper control arms and frame and keeping me from going down and fitting better. I did the incremental trimming because I wanted them to fit as tight as possible to the frame. Once I got enough trimmed so the clip would sit down where I wanted it, it really wasn't too bad. I did use the stovebolt method of lining it up and that worked great for me. If I did it again, I'd probably get a spare set of inner fenders and hack most of them away. Then with the modified radiator support you could go up and down with the floor jack until it was perfect and it'd be much quicker.

Here's my core support and 19x22 radiator.

and I'm happy with my gaps:

RootBeer 6117 · 11-22-2010, 01:48 PM

Texas I drooled over yours but I'm not talented enough to build them but like any good teacher I accept donations.

texas56 · 11-22-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RootBeer 6117

Texas I drooled over yours but I'm not talented enough to build them but like any good teacher I accept donations.

We dont have the tools to really do alot of sheetmetal custom stuff but we finally got it close after a couple of sets lol. Thanks for the compliments.

vintage_car · 11-22-2010, 02:15 PM

thanks for the pics rootbeer...perfect guideline for me. Texas, if you hate yours I will gladly pay the shipping for you to send the set to me. Looks really good.

rollinrooster · 11-22-2010, 03:29 PM

Finally find a pic that might help.

vintage_car · 11-22-2010, 03:51 PM

rooster, are you using the stock radiator, or going with an aftermarket. Does the supports on the grill clear your frame rails? On my test fit the bump against it. I would move the cab forward, but it is centered on the wheels. I would cut more of the front frame rail, but it is cut right were others have cut theirs. Didn't know if welding some flat stock was required and just cutting the orignal supports off was necessary.

rollinrooster · 11-22-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vintage_car

rooster, are you using the stock radiator, or going with an aftermarket. Does the supports on the grill clear your frame rails? On my test fit the bump against it. I would move the cab forward, but it is centered on the wheels. I would cut more of the front frame rail, but it is cut right were others have cut theirs. Didn't know if welding some flat stock was required and just cutting the orignal supports off was necessary.

I plan on getting an aluminum radiator and i had to trim a little off the back side of the grill. Sounds to me that your cab is mounted about the same place that i mounted mine.

RootBeer 6117 · 11-22-2010, 04:51 PM

Vintage
this is the stock radiator and how much to the bottom, 19" is the norm and were it will fit,running a electric fan I will have plenty of room. I will have to run an aftermarket, jegs and summit have them 156 or so. one more thing to keep in mind mine is setting a little higher so if your is lower you might need to do more trimming.

vintage_car · 11-22-2010, 05:08 PM

would the stock radiator and electric fan provide enough cooling for a 350 v8or should I just go to jegs and give them more of my hard earned money for aluminum one?

Dan Bowles · 11-22-2010, 05:32 PM

We are using a stock radiator on our 327 .060" over with a stock V8 fan. I tilted the bottom of the radiator out to clear the S10 steering box. No overheating issues thus far. I had a radiator shop open the top outlet pipe up a size.

RootBeer 6117 · 11-22-2010, 05:34 PM

Not sure if you could get a stock one to fit unless you leaned if forward at the bottom.I figure 150 to keep from burning up an engine is good insurance, We have a radiator shop in town that might be able to build one for me but I doubt it would be cheaper than $150.
I guess 150 doesn't seem like much to me cause I had to spend $300 for my wifes Tahoe a few years ago.I understand using as many old parts as possible cause I ain't got a whole lot to spend, If I hadn't found this site I would not be doing my build this saved me a bunch.

RootBeer 6117 · 11-22-2010, 05:44 PM

I learned a lot from this build
http://www.killbillet.com/showthread.php?t=16296

GOTWOOD · 11-22-2010, 11:47 PM

Those pics are great! I'm just getting started on my '50, trying to figure out where to mount my cab. All these inner fender shots & comments are helping out a lot. thanx!
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RootBeer 6117 · 11-23-2010, 07:18 PM

I have to second (or third) what Texas and Blue jeep said it took me 2-3 week to get the front end done I was beginning to wonder if is was going to get done it wasn't easy. I am very glad guys like Blue Jeep and Jeff's 51(I think he was the one that posted the frame mounts) posted their builds it has been a big help. I want to help the fellow builders as much as possible.

11-21-2010, 12:34 PM	#1
vintage_car Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 198	S10 swappers - inner fender pics please I'd like to see final or at least close to final cuts on the inner fenders from a front shot without the grill. The other shot that wold be helpful would be an engine bay shot without the engine, just inner fenders bolted up and positioned properly. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device

11-21-2010, 08:12 PM	#2
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please Vintage I'll try to help you out, I just did this, it will be tomorrow. I just got my front radiator support built and have my inner fenders in, but I am far from done and sorry I'm not pulling my engine for that shot. I did look through a lot of peoples build picture and got an idea of how I wanted it. Last edited by RootBeer 6117; 11-21-2010 at 08:12 PM.

11-21-2010, 09:53 PM	#3
vintage_car Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 198	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please come on rootbeer...pull the engine like I asked, it's just 2 bolts! Are you using the stock radiator or aluminum radiator? Last edited by vintage_car; 11-21-2010 at 09:53 PM.

11-22-2010, 10:58 AM	#4
texas56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 286	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please We had to make all of that stuff Attached Images __________________ 1955 First Series Thriftmaster Blown 355 TH400, S10 Chassis,narrowed 9 Inch rear, air ride, 4 wheel disc brakes, 20s and 22s,

11-22-2010, 11:01 AM	#5
vintage_car Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 198	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please I need a tissue... MY LORD!

11-22-2010, 01:45 PM	#6
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please For us less talented folk using free child labor this is what we did, We followed the opening for the original steering box and cut along the first line in the panel, we did the right side first and it didn't turn out as well, divers side turned out pretty good. Attached Images

11-22-2010, 01:48 PM	#9
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please Texas I drooled over yours but I'm not talented enough to build them but like any good teacher I accept donations.

11-22-2010, 02:15 PM	#11
vintage_car Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 198	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please thanks for the pics rootbeer...perfect guideline for me. Texas, if you hate yours I will gladly pay the shipping for you to send the set to me. Looks really good.

11-22-2010, 03:29 PM	#12
rollinrooster Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Morristown TN. Posts: 355	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please Finally find a pic that might help. Attached Images

11-22-2010, 03:51 PM	#13
vintage_car Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 198	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please rooster, are you using the stock radiator, or going with an aftermarket. Does the supports on the grill clear your frame rails? On my test fit the bump against it. I would move the cab forward, but it is centered on the wheels. I would cut more of the front frame rail, but it is cut right were others have cut theirs. Didn't know if welding some flat stock was required and just cutting the orignal supports off was necessary. Last edited by vintage_car; 11-22-2010 at 03:55 PM.

11-22-2010, 04:51 PM	#15
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please Vintage this is the stock radiator and how much to the bottom, 19" is the norm and were it will fit,running a electric fan I will have plenty of room. I will have to run an aftermarket, jegs and summit have them 156 or so. one more thing to keep in mind mine is setting a little higher so if your is lower you might need to do more trimming. Attached Images Last edited by RootBeer 6117; 11-22-2010 at 04:55 PM.

11-22-2010, 05:08 PM	#16
vintage_car Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 198	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please would the stock radiator and electric fan provide enough cooling for a 350 v8or should I just go to jegs and give them more of my hard earned money for aluminum one?

11-22-2010, 05:32 PM	#17
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please We are using a stock radiator on our 327 .060" over with a stock V8 fan. I tilted the bottom of the radiator out to clear the S10 steering box. No overheating issues thus far. I had a radiator shop open the top outlet pipe up a size. Last edited by Dan Bowles; 11-22-2010 at 05:32 PM.

11-22-2010, 05:34 PM	#18
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please Not sure if you could get a stock one to fit unless you leaned if forward at the bottom.I figure 150 to keep from burning up an engine is good insurance, We have a radiator shop in town that might be able to build one for me but I doubt it would be cheaper than $150. I guess 150 doesn't seem like much to me cause I had to spend $300 for my wifes Tahoe a few years ago.I understand using as many old parts as possible cause I ain't got a whole lot to spend, If I hadn't found this site I would not be doing my build this saved me a bunch.

11-22-2010, 05:44 PM	#19
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please I learned a lot from this build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread.php?t=16296



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11-22-2010, 11:47 PM	#20
GOTWOOD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Spruce Grove, Alberta Posts: 2	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please Those pics are great! I'm just getting started on my '50, trying to figure out where to mount my cab. All these inner fender shots & comments are helping out a lot. thanx! Posted via Mobile Device

11-23-2010, 07:18 PM	#21
RootBeer 6117 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Columbia Mo Posts: 395	Re: S10 swappers - inner fender pics please I have to second (or third) what Texas and Blue jeep said it took me 2-3 week to get the front end done I was beginning to wonder if is was going to get done it wasn't easy. I am very glad guys like Blue Jeep and Jeff's 51(I think he was the one that posted the frame mounts) posted their builds it has been a big help. I want to help the fellow builders as much as possible.

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