Freddy's 52 part 2

[1952ssr]

Well, since I have had so many people ask me if my truck was for sale I have decided to build another one and use the funds to build a nice new shop (and a convertible for the wife) if I have enough cash. The S10 has been bought striped and scrap taken to the yard. I have a '95 caprice classic for the donor of the drivetrain. And if all goes well will trade another S10 I bought to my wifes cousin who has several of these AD's for enough parts to put together another truck. Let the journey begin.

[steve aleve]

I am pumped to see where this thing goes! Are you going to bag it? static? and how low do you plan to go?

[1952ssr]

Staying static, probably keep it about 2 inches higher that mine for resale purposes. Not everybody likes them as low as mine. I'll build it the same as mine without dropped spindles, that way anybody can put them on to get lower.

[oldman3]

I'll tag along for the journey, love your truck, so I'll see how this one goes....Jim

[1952ssr]

Originally Posted by oldman3

I'll tag along for the journey, love your truck, so I'll see how this one goes....Jim

Thanks Jim. This truck will be a little nicer...as rat rods go. Will do things a little cleaner and more professional looking. I learned alot from my truck and have a few "do-overs" that will apply to this build. I just got a new Lincoln 140 so I'm excited at not using flux core to weld with on this one too.

This S10 had a 2.4 fuel injection engine which will allow me to use the fuel pump sending unit from a GMC Syclone to feed the LT1 fuel injection allowing me to leave the tank where it is and all the lines and hardware. That way I can have a spare under the truck. It's things like that will help me keep this one cleaner.

[lower50's]

Sweet I'll watch round 2.

[Kodiaks53]

I'm in too! Looks like a great start. I finally got my 53 to running and can crank it with the key from inside the cab!!!

[1952ssr]

Originally Posted by Kodiaks53

I'm in too! Looks like a great start. I finally got my 53 to running and can crank it with the key from inside the cab!!!

I looked through your build last night at home, I can see the pictures at work since photobucket is blocked by our internet. It's looking good and glad you got it going. Do you still have those 6 lug truck ralleys?

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by 1952ssr

Thanks Jim. This truck will be a little nicer...as rat rods go. Will do things a little cleaner and more professional looking. I learned alot from my truck and have a few "do-overs" that will apply to this build. I just got a new Lincoln 140 so I'm excited at not using flux core to weld with on this one too.

This S10 had a 2.4 fuel injection engine which will allow me to use the fuel pump sending unit from a GMC Syclone to feed the LT1 fuel injection allowing me to leave the tank where it is and all the lines and hardware. That way I can have a spare under the truck. It's things like that will help me keep this one cleaner.

That's what's great about a 2nd, it helps make them better through the build process...Jim

[THEE OG]

Looks like a clean start. I would have for sure picked it up for 2k

[Kodiaks53]

Looks like a nice start on your project. Let me know if you need anything I'm beginning to see what stuff I will not be using on my truck. Also got some specialty tools if you need to borrow them along the way just ask.

[big_moss]

ill follow man looks to be a solid start good luck

[Advanced Design]

Good for you donating the S10 to the couple at church!

Nice looking truck and I will be tagging along.

[1952ssr]

Well was off a week after Christmas for company shutdown. During that time finally got the LT1 and tranny out of the Caprice. Removed everything else I could use, fuel lines that will be an extra set for "Fred", the fuel tank... loved it cause it's plastic and flat but, can't use it cause it's too wide to fit inside the s10 rails.

Got the seat and fuel tank out of "Eugene", also check out the tag I found attached to the door handle arm. I thought it was cool. Also guys look at these door latches and the differences. Anyone recognize the ones with the big latch plate, where can I get them? Thanks

[jweb]

The door strikers in your first picture are 52-63 and the second picture are 47-51 both styles are available from classicparts.com and most of the other parts places. The 47-51 have turn down handles and the others have push button.

[1952ssr]

I need your help all S10 swappers, I need to find someone who used the S10 bed floor for your AD's bed floor. I am interested mainly in how you attached it to the front and rear of the AD's bed. I have searched over 20 pages of S10 swaps and haven't found one yet. They're was a thread from years ago where this was done but I can't find it or my works internet has blocked the pictures. Thanks for your help guys.

[fredscarryall]

Saw this on the killbillet.com s10 swap site. Hope this helps. He said he used square tubing to mount the front. He has step by step pictures. I think it will help.

[fredscarryall]

Rear of bed. I think I would use taller tubing to fit the rear. But thats just an idea.

[fredscarryall]

More pics

[steve aleve]

Also check out page 12 of 49 3600, s10 swap, project boogie

[1952ssr]

Originally Posted by steve aleve

Also check out page 12 of 49 3600, s10 swap, project boogie

Thanks for the link, unfortunately that's one of those threads I can't see the pictures thanks to my works internet security. I will try on my phone or at home when I get a chance.

[Russell Ashley]

1952SSR, there is two shows this Saturday, the 14th, in Gainesville. Are you planning on going to either one? If you are going to one I think I will drive over in my truck as I would like to meet you and see your truck. Let me know if you will be going and which one you will go to. I hope we can meet up.

[1952ssr]

Most likely not, I have my son this weekend and got a lot of stuff to do around the house. We'll get together sometime. Any progress on getting the gas logo.

[1952ssr]

Got the bed floor tacked in place last night. I have to get me a spool of .025 today, I think the .035 will make a mess based on some of the spots I tacked up. I removed all the bracing except the second from the front and then welded a 3/4 piece of angle at the rear to allow it to have a decent fall at the rear to weld up. With a few minor drills with my step bit on the factory bracket I was able to put the bolts in and it be secured. Also included is the method used to mount the rear, nothing fancy either. Used a hole already in the frame.

[1952ssr]

Made some more progress, with the floor 3/4 fully welded I moved onto transferring the cab. Finished that up last afternoon. Now onto building mounts and transferring running boards. I plan on shaving a little off the filler piece between the bed and running boards to tighten up the space between the cab and bed, I am not crazy with the amount from factory.

I think this one is proceeding faster, even if I am going about it a whole different way.