If you were looking for an S-10 which one would it be? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alan's Classic · 11-09-2009, 10:58 PM

I did a search and couldn't find exactly what I needed.

I have a 55 SWB 2WD. I've read that the wheel base is 115" and a long bed S-10 is the same. What are my options for years of S-10's that I should be looking for? I have a buddy of mine keeping an eye out for one and just want to make sure my info is correct. Now, is the extended SWB S-10 wheel base the same as a LWB standard cab. My guess is that it is.

Thanks

50adrod · 11-09-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I did a search and couldn't find exactly what I needed.

I have a 55 SWB 2WD. I've read that the wheel base is 115" and a long bed S-10 is the same. What are my options for years of S-10's that I should be looking for? I have a buddy of mine keeping an eye out for one and just want to make sure my info is correct. Now, is the extended SWB S-10 wheel base the same as a LWB standard cab. My guess is that it is.

Thanks

the extended cab SWB is longer than a reg cab long box. but much easier to find at least in my area. it need to shorten it a little but its not hard many threads on it here. I would look for one with a 4.3 V6

50Bow-tied GMC · 11-09-2009, 11:18 PM

According to AD Engineering the best to convert is a regular cab long bed. The wheel base is almost a perfect match for an AD swb. As far as the model years for the S-10 is 1982-1999. Here is their website if you want any more info http://www.ad-engineering.com/.

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-10-2009, 08:02 AM

Alan, take a look at this:
www.PublicSurplus.com
I don't see one on there now in GA, but it's a good place to keep an eye on.
The standard cab longbeds are popular with governments. You can find some good deals there at times.

Alan's Classic · 11-10-2009, 08:19 AM

Thanks fellars for all the help and info. Is this a great board or what. Great people with great advice.

53GMC · 11-10-2009, 11:26 AM

Oh yeah! Got another GA boy on here! I would definetely hold out for a 4.3L V6 though....the 2.8L has a lot less power (or so i've been told) and plus you have air conditioning which won't draw power off the motor as much as in a 2.8L....Hope this helps!

53GMC

Alan's Classic · 11-10-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 53GMC

Oh yeah! Got another GA boy on here! I would definetely hold out for a 4.3L V6 though....the 2.8L has a lot less power (or so i've been told) and plus you have air conditioning which won't draw power off the motor as much as in a 2.8L....Hope this helps!

53GMC

Thanks,

I'm about an hour North of Atlanta.

I'll let ya'll know when I get one.

11-09-2009, 10:58 PM	#1
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	If you were looking for an S-10 which one would it be? I did a search and couldn't find exactly what I needed. I have a 55 SWB 2WD. I've read that the wheel base is 115" and a long bed S-10 is the same. What are my options for years of S-10's that I should be looking for? I have a buddy of mine keeping an eye out for one and just want to make sure my info is correct. Now, is the extended SWB S-10 wheel base the same as a LWB standard cab. My guess is that it is. Thanks __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-09-2009, 11:18 PM	#3
50Bow-tied GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville, OH Posts: 27	Re: If you were looking for an S-10 which one would it be? According to AD Engineering the best to convert is a regular cab long bed. The wheel base is almost a perfect match for an AD swb. As far as the model years for the S-10 is 1982-1999. Here is their website if you want any more info http://www.ad-engineering.com/.

11-10-2009, 08:02 AM	#4
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: If you were looking for an S-10 which one would it be? Alan, take a look at this: www.PublicSurplus.com I don't see one on there now in GA, but it's a good place to keep an eye on. The standard cab longbeds are popular with governments. You can find some good deals there at times. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

11-10-2009, 08:19 AM	#5
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: If you were looking for an S-10 which one would it be? Thanks fellars for all the help and info. Is this a great board or what. Great people with great advice. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-10-2009, 11:26 AM	#6
53GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington, GA Posts: 319	Re: If you were looking for an S-10 which one would it be? Oh yeah! Got another GA boy on here! I would definetely hold out for a 4.3L V6 though....the 2.8L has a lot less power (or so i've been told) and plus you have air conditioning which won't draw power off the motor as much as in a 2.8L....Hope this helps! 53GMC Last edited by 53GMC; 11-10-2009 at 11:28 AM.



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