51 Chev on a S10 frame, named Dale

[8man]

Nice custom touch.

[Northern 52]

Those caps look great. What size rims and offset are you planning on using. The reason I ask is that I used BellTech lowering spindles on my S10 chassis and now the balancing weights had to be removed from the inner 16 inch rim lips as they hit the steering arms. I need offset rims as well due to the narrower frame. I would like to avoid spacers if I can as they may not be legal for inspection. The 4.75 bolt spacing also seems to limit the rim choices.

[Tempest67]

The rims I am using are just 15 x 7 inch GM wheels that were on my Tempest with Dog Dish hub caps. I think the factory wheels have a 4.5 inch back space.

I am also using 2 inch drop spindles with 2 inch spacers on the front, and 1.25 inch spacers on the rear, with a Blazer 4x4 diff. I thought the Blazer rear would have allowed me not to use rear spacers, but I do not want wheel wells in the bed, so I extended them another 1.25.

Here is a recent pic, with the cab off for the last time (I hope) and you can see the clearance between the front tire and the tie rod end....with the 2 inch spacer.

What is the Back Spacing on your 16 inch rims? if it is greater than 5 inches, I would think you will need other rims, or spacers, cause if you need to remove wheel weights to gain clearance, you are too close.

[8man]

Looking good.

[Tempest67]

Thanks 8man,

The motor has been at the machine shop for the last 2 weeks, but this has given me some time to step back and do some other things,

- bent and flared front and rear brake lines
- weld up radio delete hole in dash (will add underdash radio after truck is on the road)
- add 'Chevrolet' script to firewall
- install fuel pump and fuel line
- seam weld in the cab mounts and running board supports
- repaint frame
- add seam sealer to cab
- install wiper motor .....

I am hoping to reassemble the motor this weekend, and get it ready to install for the last time, but am trying to get as much done as I can BEFORE it goes in....Spring is not too far away

[Old Jimmy]

Looks like you have good ingenuity and not afraid to use it. Nice looking build and good progress.
Jeff

[twinshadows]

Looking good . . and, doing great work . Sucks 'bout the sbc being
'toast' , but, you did find-out sooner than later.
I'm looking " in & following along" , for sure .

And, here's a question - - - you said that you "installed the wiper motor" . . . . . any pictures , or anything note worthy about that issue ?

Keep-it-going . . . . . and, almost ready for your motor too get back .

Thanks for u'r time & pictures . . . . jim