Cheap S10 - some assembly required... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tink · 02-12-2008, 09:06 PM

Well, picked up a cheap S10 this weekend...

It is an 83, 4wd, 2.8L, 4 speed manual with 76K on it... only thing is the motor and tranny were in the bed!
It was from a retired guy... bought it from another retired guy, but it leaked oil so bad, he decided to pull the motor and replace the gaskets/seals. Got in over his head and decided to sell it.

Dano69c10 · 02-13-2008, 02:25 AM

Nice score!

Mickey_D · 02-13-2008, 04:14 AM

Why can't I ever find a deal like that for my electric conversion??

Nice find.

**Ron 586** · 02-20-2008, 10:38 AM

Nice score. I have bought a lot of them but never got to build one. Always someone that wanted them more than I did.

C.W · 02-20-2008, 03:21 PM

Nice find

drummin89 · 02-20-2008, 11:50 PM

nice,

i almost bought a 82 s10 for a project but passed it up (and im kicking my self for it). They wanted 200 for it and all that was wrong was that it need a trans seal. I always wanted a v8 powered s10 and that one would of been perfect for it, but oh well.

Tink · 02-21-2008, 11:30 PM

Thanks guys.

I've been meaning to get some more pictures of it, but just haven't had time!

We've been working on the suspension first (seals, cv shafts, gears), then we will start on the motor and tranny.

Dano69c10 · 02-22-2008, 01:00 AM

Hey Tink,
what are your plans for that truck?
Stock look or are you gonna raise it and throw on some big tires?
Dano

Tink · 02-23-2008, 07:47 AM

Gonna stay stock for a little while... then maybe a small lift and some 32s. A light trail rig.

Tink · 03-25-2008, 04:39 PM

Well, thought I'd update this since it now runs! Not a ball of fire... just your typical 2.8L - thankfully the manual helps. Other than giving it the 91 Blazer's old 3.42 gears, just basically did gaskets, tune-up, exhaust, clutch and removed a load of emissons BS...

Got it on the road last week... here are some pics:

Gotta love these Durango Badges:

Sure hope it does better on gas than the fullsize he drives to work now!

Dano69c10 · 03-26-2008, 02:01 AM

Glad to see the motor and tranny are out of the bed and back in the bay!
Dano

02-12-2008, 09:06 PM	#1
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Cheap S10 - some assembly required - it now runs! Well, picked up a cheap S10 this weekend... It is an 83, 4wd, 2.8L, 4 speed manual with 76K on it... only thing is the motor and tranny were in the bed! It was from a retired guy... bought it from another retired guy, but it leaked oil so bad, he decided to pull the motor and replace the gaskets/seals. Got in over his head and decided to sell it. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list! Last edited by Tink; 03-25-2008 at 04:40 PM.

02-13-2008, 02:25 AM	#2
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Cheap S10 - some assembly required... Nice score! __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

02-13-2008, 04:14 AM	#3
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Cheap S10 - some assembly required... Why can't I ever find a deal like that for my electric conversion?? Nice find. __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL

02-20-2008, 10:38 AM	#4
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Cheap S10 - some assembly required... Nice score. I have bought a lot of them but never got to build one. Always someone that wanted them more than I did. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

02-20-2008, 03:21 PM	#5
C.W Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penticton BC Canada Posts: 84	Re: Cheap S10 - some assembly required... Nice find __________________ 86 Burb, 5/7 drop, 18" rims, big stereo, work in progress, as well as daily driver. 86 Short box just starting the build. 86 GMC 1500 2wd, ugly blue farm looking truck with a mild 454... More to come! 98 Cheyenne Ext cab short box 2wd. Driver and maybe future project.

02-20-2008, 11:50 PM	#6
drummin89 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wapwallopen Pa Posts: 412	Re: Cheap S10 - some assembly required... nice, i almost bought a 82 s10 for a project but passed it up (and im kicking my self for it). They wanted 200 for it and all that was wrong was that it need a trans seal. I always wanted a v8 powered s10 and that one would of been perfect for it, but oh well. __________________ Chris 52 Chevy 3600 (3/4 ton) 5 window pickup -54 235 Inline 6 w/ Fuel Injection Conversion -Clifford 2/4bbl Aluminum Intake and Headers -1/2 ton front axle swap w/ 5lug disc brake kit -CPP Power Steering Kit Various pictures of my 52 Chevy 3600

02-21-2008, 11:30 PM	#7
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: Cheap S10 - some assembly required... Thanks guys. I've been meaning to get some more pictures of it, but just haven't had time! We've been working on the suspension first (seals, cv shafts, gears), then we will start on the motor and tranny. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

02-22-2008, 01:00 AM	#8
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Cheap S10 - some assembly required... Hey Tink, what are your plans for that truck? Stock look or are you gonna raise it and throw on some big tires? Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

02-23-2008, 07:47 AM	#9
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: Cheap S10 - some assembly required... Gonna stay stock for a little while... then maybe a small lift and some 32s. A light trail rig. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

03-25-2008, 04:39 PM	#10
Tink Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 1,337	Re: Cheap S10 - some assembly required... Well, thought I'd update this since it now runs! Not a ball of fire... just your typical 2.8L - thankfully the manual helps. Other than giving it the 91 Blazer's old 3.42 gears, just basically did gaskets, tune-up, exhaust, clutch and removed a load of emissons BS... Got it on the road last week... here are some pics: Gotta love these Durango Badges: Sure hope it does better on gas than the fullsize he drives to work now! __________________ 69 Chevy C10 88 Sierra 02 2500 Suburban And too many S10s to list!

03-26-2008, 02:01 AM	#11
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Cheap S10 - some assembly required... Glad to see the motor and tranny are out of the bed and back in the bay! Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!



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