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sson20s · 08-14-2009, 11:19 PM

i found 1, he is asking 3500, it has been moved onto an s10 frame and has a 4cylinder ,
can that be done moved to a s10 frame ?the truck has it usual cab corners rust and front fender rust, i am a newbie to these trucks ,but i have always liked them ,if anyone have pics with something like this done it would be nice to see.
all opinions are appreciated ,from what its worth ,to the conversion, thanks

blackdiesel · 08-15-2009, 07:48 AM

The s-10 swap is good for a pre-55 AD truck. but it's to narrow for a 55-59 TF truck. 4 cyl., s-10 frame, still needs all the rust repair. I think this is one to pass on. If we had pix it would help us know for sure. but I'm 99.9% sure that I would.

sson20s · 08-15-2009, 10:11 AM

i have been trying to find out info online on bigger bodies on s-10 frames ,but really no luck ,anyone have any info? all help appreciated thx

entourageguy · 08-15-2009, 04:13 PM

Friend has one (57) on a 77 full size. I think the s-10 is not the way to go for a 58.

dwcsr · 08-15-2009, 05:36 PM

I have to agree with the others, I would pass on it. Thats a lot of money for a truck that you still have to fix rust. You'll have to change the motor if you want to drive on the hiway. S10's don't work well under 55-57 and not at all under 58-59 the front is to wide for that chassis. yes pictures would help

sson20s · 08-16-2009, 02:32 AM

here is a few pics, i was impressed by the guys work , it is actually a 58 gmc ,

hotrodrookie · 08-16-2009, 01:54 PM

Just from the looks of the rust on the left fender and door, Im sure theres alot more where that came from...
I also havent herd any good things about s10 frames under task force trucks, let alone a 4 cylinder.

What work of his were you impressed with?

08-14-2009, 11:19 PM	#1
sson20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: el mirage,arizona Posts: 284	need help opinions on 58 fleetside shorty,please i found 1, he is asking 3500, it has been moved onto an s10 frame and has a 4cylinder , can that be done moved to a s10 frame ?the truck has it usual cab corners rust and front fender rust, i am a newbie to these trucks ,but i have always liked them ,if anyone have pics with something like this done it would be nice to see. all opinions are appreciated ,from what its worth ,to the conversion, thanks __________________ 2 many ,want to finish 1 Last edited by sson20s; 08-15-2009 at 02:51 AM.

08-15-2009, 07:48 AM	#2
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: need help opinions on 58 fleetside shorty,please The s-10 swap is good for a pre-55 AD truck. but it's to narrow for a 55-59 TF truck. 4 cyl., s-10 frame, still needs all the rust repair. I think this is one to pass on. If we had pix it would help us know for sure. but I'm 99.9% sure that I would. __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

08-15-2009, 10:11 AM	#3
sson20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: el mirage,arizona Posts: 284	Re: need help opinions on 58 fleetside shorty,please i have been trying to find out info online on bigger bodies on s-10 frames ,but really no luck ,anyone have any info? all help appreciated thx __________________ 2 many ,want to finish 1

08-15-2009, 04:13 PM	#4
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: need help opinions on 58 fleetside shorty,please Friend has one (57) on a 77 full size. I think the s-10 is not the way to go for a 58. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

08-15-2009, 05:36 PM	#5
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: need help opinions on 58 fleetside shorty,please I have to agree with the others, I would pass on it. Thats a lot of money for a truck that you still have to fix rust. You'll have to change the motor if you want to drive on the hiway. S10's don't work well under 55-57 and not at all under 58-59 the front is to wide for that chassis. yes pictures would help

08-16-2009, 02:32 AM	#6
sson20s Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: el mirage,arizona Posts: 284	Re: need help opinions on 58 fleetside shorty,please here is a few pics, i was impressed by the guys work , it is actually a 58 gmc , Attached Images __________________ 2 many ,want to finish 1

08-16-2009, 01:54 PM	#7
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: need help opinions on 58 fleetside shorty,please Just from the looks of the rust on the left fender and door, Im sure theres alot more where that came from... I also havent herd any good things about s10 frames under task force trucks, let alone a 4 cylinder. What work of his were you impressed with?



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