'50 5 window.....s10 swap

[rhodog77]

Got some parts today. Complete 4x4 chevy blazer rearend, hub to hub with springs and a practically brand new gas tank. Im hoping to get it the rearend cleaned up this week and HOPEFULLY in next weekend. I paid 100.00 for all of it. Not sure if Im going to switch to the blazer tank but it was in to good of shape not to get, and the price was right. Any thoughts, pros, cons challenges with switching to the blazer tank would be appreciated. It looks like a pretty easy swap. Got to get some new tank brackets/straps though.

[rhodog77]

Got the rear end cleaned up and put in this weekend. It was pretty straight forward, the brake lines are exactly the same. Very easy swap. I also scored a set of rear fenders and runningboards. I threw them on today just to see how things look. Im gonna have to raise the bed floor about 3 inches to get everything to lined up how I want it.

[Groyd]

How wide is that 4X4 rear end?

[rhodog77]

It was 5 and 1/2 inches wider than the 2WD. Its really close!!! I think that I may still run spacers or 2 inch offset wheels. Not really sure yet. I still have to get the bed bolted in place.

[chevy49]

looks like you have the 47-53 splash aprons.

[rhodog77]

Hey Jim,

Thanks for the info and the pix. I think I can make the 47-53 aprons work with my bed. Im going to start on it tomorrow.

Made a trip to the yard today. Got my bench seat today. Like many of you guys, I went with the 88-98 full size chevy route. 4 bolts to get it out made it nice and easy. I came home and removed the stock riser from my truck and set the new seat in to see how it fits. Still need to paint the brackets up and get the seat recovered or pick up a aftermarket seat cover. Im really happy I went with the bench seat. A ton easier then putting buckets in and the fit is perfect.

[rhodog77]

Well its been about 5 or 6 months since my last update. I have gotten alot done over the winter. I just finished up the fuel lines and wiring (for the most part) today. Im trying to get this beast on the road for when the weather breaks for good.....bout 4-5 weeks. Anyway wanted to check to see if the fuel lines were done right so I tried to start the motor today.

YouTube - it's alive

only ran it for a few seconds, still need to plumb the radiator and few little things under the hood. Man what a feeling of accomplishment. I felt like a little kid, smiling ear to ear!!!! I could tell that it needs a lot of tuning to get it right but in the end -------ITS ALIVE!!!!!!!