Split Windshield Cab on S10 Frame Question

[Dan Bowles]

For those that don't know, my first S10 swap was a '54. There are a few guys that give me grief about splitters vs. smoothies so its all in jest. It started on the HAMB and followed me here thanks to jokes about smooth poodles and fine detective work!

Now, the PoP (Pile o Parts) truck is underway. 1947/8 cab, 1951 VIN, 52 doors, 47-53 bed and nose, short box S10 frame. 283/th350. Looking to pick up a 4x4 rear from Detroit CL soon. These are all "spare parts" that I've accumulated over the last year or so when I've bought other piles. I even have a gauge or two, of course they don't MATCH and I'm also looking to put in a '57 Chevy Bel Air steering wheel on a stock column joined to the S10 box.

***My question is, how did you Splitters do your nose? Do you use the lower air dam piece of the grill? If yes, did you notch said air dam for the S10 frame? How did you mount it? How high are you off the frame with your cab when you did this stuff (it makes a huge difference)?***

I'm looking at about 4" off the frame with mine. Pictures will come later with a build thread.