it has to start somewhere / AD s10 frame question

[sidncarla]

As you might have guessed, this is my first frame swap. I feel I have learned a lot already by just reading viewing the photos. I can't wait to be as far along as some of you guys in this project. I found a rust free 52/ three window Chevy on the original frame. No engine , trans , or rear worth mentioning. Then I found a 2002 s10 extreme with the 4.3 and 4 speed auto.
I have the frame of the s10 down to bare bones and I come to my question. The extended cab frame I have is, I think, 124" if I'm not mistaken, and the 52 AD is a 116" wheelbase. What I have read here is a lot of people that cut their frames down, cut them down to 117". I'm getting ready to cut my frame down and I need advice on what wheel base to end up with. The original 116" or put it to 117" like a s10 single cab long bed. I guess I'm wondering why it seems so many frame shorting seem to be modified to 117" and not 116" Any help on this would be much appreciated.
Thanks a lot for all your help so far. Sid.

[ghettoluxury]

It is all about where you want the wheels in the fenders. From the factory the wheels were not centered and don't look completely correct. This is why guys make the wheel base 117" or longer.

[sidncarla]

thank you

[av8tr33337]

Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

It is all about where you want the wheels in the fenders. From the factory the wheels were not centered and don't look completely correct. This is why guys make the wheel base 117" or longer.

That"s what I was going to say. Good Luck on your project. I'll be following along.

[S10Fan]

Long bed standard cab S-10 is the best frame to use.

[S10Fan]

Oops, I didn't read the entire post.

I don't think a single inch will make a difference spread out over the length of the chassis. I measured a stock AD truck and used the measurements as a guide in building mine.