S-10 swap maybe - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ebndustin · 04-28-2011, 09:12 PM

i am new but i have read some of everyones posts and i have a 1950 gmc truck that i just purchased and i would like to restore it. i have seen where the S-10 frame works pretty good but have alot of questions. i have never done anything like this before so i kinda need alot of help and this looked like a good place to get it. i just would like to know what i have to do to get started and get it going thanks for your time.

Layedoutsonoma91 · 04-29-2011, 10:41 PM

First if your gmc is a short bed, best to start with a longbed regular cab s10, if you are restoring it, what are your plans. S10 swap seems pretty involved. I am starting one now. You def. need to be able to weld, and have a great knowledge of exactly what you want before you start.

ebndustin · 04-30-2011, 08:28 AM

i think it might be a long bed not for sure. how can u tell for sure.

BlueJeep · 04-30-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ebndustin

i think it might be a long bed not for sure. how can u tell for sure.

How many stake pockets does it have?

ebndustin · 04-30-2011, 01:35 PM

im sorry i dont know what stake pockets are could u explain a little more for me u might have stupidfy it for me sorry

ejn74 · 04-30-2011, 04:50 PM

Stake pockets are on the corners of the bed and in the middle on the sides on long beds.

MrDude_1 · 04-30-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ebndustin

im sorry i dont know what stake pockets are could u explain a little more for me u might have stupidfy it for me sorry

on the sides of the bed, on the upper rail, there are holes.
they're so you can stick a piece of wood (a stake) in, and add on a taller bedside, or rails or whatever.

heres a link that shows the wooden bed extension..
http://www.speedprint.com/deves50/stakerail.php

04-28-2011, 09:12 PM	#1
ebndustin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: jasper indiana Posts: 3	S-10 swap maybe i am new but i have read some of everyones posts and i have a 1950 gmc truck that i just purchased and i would like to restore it. i have seen where the S-10 frame works pretty good but have alot of questions. i have never done anything like this before so i kinda need alot of help and this looked like a good place to get it. i just would like to know what i have to do to get started and get it going thanks for your time.

04-29-2011, 10:41 PM	#2
Layedoutsonoma91 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 290	Re: S-10 swap maybe First if your gmc is a short bed, best to start with a longbed regular cab s10, if you are restoring it, what are your plans. S10 swap seems pretty involved. I am starting one now. You def. need to be able to weld, and have a great knowledge of exactly what you want before you start.

04-30-2011, 08:28 AM	#3
ebndustin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: jasper indiana Posts: 3	Re: S-10 swap maybe i think it might be a long bed not for sure. how can u tell for sure.

04-30-2011, 01:35 PM	#5
ebndustin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: jasper indiana Posts: 3	Re: S-10 swap maybe im sorry i dont know what stake pockets are could u explain a little more for me u might have stupidfy it for me sorry

04-30-2011, 04:50 PM	#6
ejn74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southwest Iowa Posts: 106	Re: S-10 swap maybe Stake pockets are on the corners of the bed and in the middle on the sides on long beds.



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