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09-28-2014, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Owosso, MI
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other frame option for s10
Can I use an extended cab frame? Finding a damn long bed frame is hell!!
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09-28-2014, 09:48 PM
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Location: moneta va
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Re: other frame option for s10
yes. but you'll need to shorten it.
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09-28-2014, 09:49 PM
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Re: other frame option for s10
where is there a how to?
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09-29-2014, 05:52 PM
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Re: other frame option for s10
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09-29-2014, 06:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: West Side of the valley, CA
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Re: other frame option for s10
Bartman has a build on here. Not sure if he got it done, as he had some medical issues pop up, but up until then it was a pretty informative build.
here's the link... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415418 |
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10-12-2014, 03:41 AM
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Re: other frame option for s10
The S10 frame has a factory splice near the door area. It's where they made the length changes for the different model wheelbases. It's a natural spot to shorten (or lengthen) the frame. Cut the welds and simply telescope the rear portion of the frame into the front section.
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10-12-2014, 03:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Doodah Kansas
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Re: other frame option for s10
just get a shortbed s10 and cut off the last 11 inches of frame, flip it over, move the front leaf perches back by drilling out the rivets, and you will have a long bed chassis. There are a lot of positives for doing it this way too, it lowers the rear about 2 inches, the leaf spring perches arent the lowest part of the frame any longer, and it gives you some much needed space to move the gas tank off the ground too.
This isnt my tip, I got it from a local guy who also belongs to this forum. I used it on my 65 on s10 chassis and it worked perfectly.
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10-12-2014, 03:23 PM
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Re: other frame option for s10
Okay, here's the link for how to lengthen the short cab/box frame by reversing the rear spring perches:
http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...tep-by-step%29 |
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10-12-2014, 03:27 PM
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Re: other frame option for s10
yep, thats Russ, thats the local guy I got the tip from.
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10-12-2014, 07:19 PM
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Location: Owosso, MI
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Re: other frame option for s10
What if you planning to bag it? Then leaf perches don't matter am I right?
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10-12-2014, 08:10 PM
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Re: other frame option for s10
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depends. most s10 rear link kits bolt into the factory perches. which is one of the benefits I talked about, that some link kits require you to move the perches back a couple inches so the bars dont drag on the ground. if you are using a universal link kit, then perches dont matter.
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