1947 S10 4x4 Blazer swap

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Hi, new member here with a new project. I have never done a project such as this before, but I decided it was about time. So I jumped in with both feet back in Feb. of this year by buying a 1947 3100. It is in pretty bad shape, mostly complete (minus engine). It spent most of its life in Sho Low AZ (where it does snow). It is my goal to do an S10 swap using everything I can from the donor vehicle. I want the 4.3L V6, auto tranny combination, as new as possible. Now I am a stubborn and impatient sort, so after looking for a running S10, single cab, long bed with the V6/ auto combo for over two months on Craigs list with no luck, I purchased a 1996 S10 Blazer 4x4 instead. I had found a lot advice on using the S10 long bed, but had seen nothing about anyone using a Blazer frame or a 4x4. So I thought, what the heck, how different could it be…. Well, needless to say… a 4x4 Blazer is a LOT different. Did I mention I am stubborn? Well, I am determined to make this work… here is what I am starting with: