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ME. · 11-28-2010, 11:53 PM

So my project begins including a 51 chevy, 53ish GMC, 87 S10 and a 96 dodge. I hope to have it rolling by the end of june and will include plenty of pictures (because they are more fun than pages of talking)
Here goes

ME. · 11-28-2010, 11:58 PM

If the pics are too large let me know and I will resize them.

jayman68 · 11-29-2010, 12:06 AM

Looks interesting. So are they allgoing to become 1 truck? What is the plan?

ME. · 11-29-2010, 12:13 AM

S10 chassis, 51 for parts, 53 to fix, dodge for drivetrain and a ford rearend.

Arkansas50's · 11-29-2010, 09:35 AM

Bet your neighbors love you. My friends call me Fred Sanford. Is the blue on LWB and is it the one you'll build off of?

Arkansas50's · 11-29-2010, 09:38 AM

I should have just looked at the doors to tell them apart. This should be interesting. What engine is in the Dodge?

ME. · 11-29-2010, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkansas50's

What engine is in the Dodge?

12V cummins and 47RE auto trans

Spackle100 · 11-29-2010, 07:54 PM

The title of this thread reminds me of the song Johnny Cash sang; One Piece At A Time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mt4XjDrlH8

Arkansas50's · 11-29-2010, 08:30 PM

Cummins huh? how about a 39.......

YouTube - cummins rat rod

Wheelie · 11-29-2010, 08:32 PM

What are you gonna name it?

PRWFAB · 11-29-2010, 10:02 PM

Welcome I dont feel so alone. even if Im not using a cummins. I had to save were I could. my 54 is getting a 92 Dakota 4x4 frame with 318 although I have a Durango with a 360mag Im driving just for the winter then parting it out that motor is real tempting
her name is Chakota. and FYI shes still a chevy at heart. Good luck look forward to seeing more pics and progress

ME. · 11-30-2010, 12:39 AM

Yea it’s going to be a mix breed for sure but it will be the way I want it and that makes me smile.

No project names as of yet.

It should be similar to that 39 but I have 2 more cylinders and the turbo's won’t be up in my way.

got the S10 apart a few days ago and started the cab mockup

Woodbutcher · 11-30-2010, 01:11 AM

I'm liking the look of your CGCD build... dare to be different, alright! Keep the pics flowing as you make progress. Different is cool!

nickp51chevy · 11-30-2010, 01:23 AM

This should be an interesting build. I'll be watching this one.

ME. · 12-02-2010, 01:02 AM

I finally got the cab centered on the frame and the wheel space like I want it. I used some old 17's and wheel spacers for mockup. Then made some temporary body mounts and removed the 4X4 blocks that were holding the body up. The mounts will be redone when I build the cage and new floor.

ME. · 12-12-2010, 01:24 AM

My progress for the week.
I got the engine out then steam cleaned off 320k miles of grease and oil. Today we started mockup on the engine and trans, which means a little firewall and floor clearance

. Up next is to square up the chassis and engine then start making mounts.

**mr48chev** · 12-12-2010, 02:31 AM

How much are you going to reinforce the S-10 frame? As much and often that thos Cummins tore up the first couple of year's Dodge 3/4 ton frames I'd be a bit leery of putting that torque to the S-10 chassis.

ME. · 12-12-2010, 05:41 PM

It will have some added structure and a cage to help tie everything together.

VA72C10 · 12-12-2010, 06:15 PM

cool build!

RootBeer 6117 · 12-12-2010, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

cool build!

Second that you're making the dodge boys in my class happy, Keep us posted.

ME. · 12-28-2010, 11:49 PM

I got the engine mounts made and welded in place. Used cardboard as templates and cut some ¼ plate for the mounts and gussets. Then I put a support where the lower control arms mounts.

jmlcolorado · 01-02-2011, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ME.

I got the engine mounts made and welded in place. Used cardboard as templates and cut some ¼ plate for the mounts and gussets. Then I put a support where the lower control arms mounts.

Subscribed. As a current cummins daily driver, i've wanted to do many MANY cummins swaps

and this one is as good as any

ME. · 01-05-2011, 12:02 AM

Yea, I love them and also drive a 98 12v daily. I had a 69 C10 to do this swap with but I've wanted an older body truck forever, so it gets the transplant.

jmlcolorado · 01-05-2011, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ME.

Yea, I love them and also drive a 98 12v daily. I had a 69 C10 to do this swap with but I've wanted an older body truck forever, so it gets the transplant.

Im driving an 03 quad long bed 24 valve. My last truck was a 98 24valve dually. I love em!
I'd LOVE to put one in my rat project but since its my first Truck build, i guess ill stick with the typical 350/350.
But you can bet your arz ill be dropping a 12 valve in one some day

ME. · 01-24-2011, 12:17 AM

A few teaser pics.
My daily driver needed a new head gasket so I decided to build some twins for it while the head is out at the machine shop. And I’ve had the extra turbo lying around for a few years.

11-28-2010, 11:53 PM	#1
ME. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lawrenceville georgia Posts: 51	my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build So my project begins including a 51 chevy, 53ish GMC, 87 S10 and a 96 dodge. I hope to have it rolling by the end of june and will include plenty of pictures (because they are more fun than pages of talking) Here goes Last edited by ME.; 11-30-2010 at 12:40 AM.

11-28-2010, 11:58 PM	#2
ME. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lawrenceville georgia Posts: 51	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build If the pics are too large let me know and I will resize them.

11-29-2010, 12:06 AM	#3
jayman68 Fun Stuff Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sedro Woolley, WA Posts: 400	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build Looks interesting. So are they allgoing to become 1 truck? What is the plan? __________________ Jay 68 C10(project) 88 Honda Accord(DD) 93 Chevy Astro EXT 2wd

11-29-2010, 12:13 AM	#4
ME. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lawrenceville georgia Posts: 51	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build S10 chassis, 51 for parts, 53 to fix, dodge for drivetrain and a ford rearend. Last edited by ME.; 12-28-2010 at 10:59 PM.

11-29-2010, 09:35 AM	#5
Arkansas50's Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 71	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build Bet your neighbors love you. My friends call me Fred Sanford. Is the blue on LWB and is it the one you'll build off of? __________________ 1950 Chevy 3600 1951 Chevy 3100 1954 Chevy 3100 1954 Chevy 6400

11-29-2010, 09:38 AM	#6
Arkansas50's Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 71	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build I should have just looked at the doors to tell them apart. This should be interesting. What engine is in the Dodge? __________________ 1950 Chevy 3600 1951 Chevy 3100 1954 Chevy 3100 1954 Chevy 6400

11-29-2010, 08:32 PM	#10
Wheelie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 319	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build What are you gonna name it?

11-29-2010, 10:02 PM	#11
PRWFAB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: YORK PA Posts: 62	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build Welcome I dont feel so alone. even if Im not using a cummins. I had to save were I could. my 54 is getting a 92 Dakota 4x4 frame with 318 although I have a Durango with a 360mag Im driving just for the winter then parting it out that motor is real tempting her name is Chakota. and FYI shes still a chevy at heart. Good luck look forward to seeing more pics and progress

11-30-2010, 12:39 AM	#12
ME. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lawrenceville georgia Posts: 51	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build Yea it’s going to be a mix breed for sure but it will be the way I want it and that makes me smile. No project names as of yet. It should be similar to that 39 but I have 2 more cylinders and the turbo's won’t be up in my way. got the S10 apart a few days ago and started the cab mockup

11-30-2010, 01:11 AM	#13
Woodbutcher Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prince George, BC, CAN Posts: 60	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build I'm liking the look of your CGCD build... dare to be different, alright! Keep the pics flowing as you make progress. Different is cool! __________________ If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy... Red Green Keep your stick on the ice, Woodbutcher

11-30-2010, 01:23 AM	#14
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build This should be an interesting build. I'll be watching this one. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

12-02-2010, 01:02 AM	#15
ME. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lawrenceville georgia Posts: 51	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build I finally got the cab centered on the frame and the wheel space like I want it. I used some old 17's and wheel spacers for mockup. Then made some temporary body mounts and removed the 4X4 blocks that were holding the body up. The mounts will be redone when I build the cage and new floor.

12-12-2010, 01:24 AM	#16
ME. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lawrenceville georgia Posts: 51	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build My progress for the week. I got the engine out then steam cleaned off 320k miles of grease and oil. Today we started mockup on the engine and trans, which means a little firewall and floor clearance . Up next is to square up the chassis and engine then start making mounts.

12-12-2010, 02:31 AM	#17
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,651	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build How much are you going to reinforce the S-10 frame? As much and often that thos Cummins tore up the first couple of year's Dodge 3/4 ton frames I'd be a bit leery of putting that torque to the S-10 chassis.

12-12-2010, 05:41 PM	#18
ME. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lawrenceville georgia Posts: 51	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build It will have some added structure and a cage to help tie everything together.



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12-12-2010, 06:15 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build cool build! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-28-2010, 11:49 PM	#21
ME. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lawrenceville georgia Posts: 51	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build I got the engine mounts made and welded in place. Used cardboard as templates and cut some ¼ plate for the mounts and gussets. Then I put a support where the lower control arms mounts.

01-05-2011, 12:02 AM	#23
ME. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lawrenceville georgia Posts: 51	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build Yea, I love them and also drive a 98 12v daily. I had a 69 C10 to do this swap with but I've wanted an older body truck forever, so it gets the transplant.

01-24-2011, 12:17 AM	#25
ME. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: lawrenceville georgia Posts: 51	Re: my chevy, gmc, chevy, dodge build A few teaser pics. My daily driver needed a new head gasket so I decided to build some twins for it while the head is out at the machine shop. And I’ve had the extra turbo lying around for a few years.

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