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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Plates a nice touch...Jim
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Last week my boss gave me this T shirt. He saw it at Tractor Supply and thought of me. He didn't know it was 2 days before my birthday!!
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That's pretty cool! truck is really looking great!
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Thanks for all the comments!!
I got the "AC" installed today...my cowl vent!! A new gasket from LMC and a little adjustment and it works like new!! Wired and installed the headlight switch. It's new from a 80 chevy truck. All of the lights turned on and blinked as needed!! All the wiring is now done except the gauges and heater. Haven't bought the gauge refacing kit yet. So do I convert the temp and oil pressure gauges to electic, or convert the senders to mechanical?? Any opinions?? Also installed the 1951 to 1991 s-10 converted fuel filler neck. Found the filler cap after I took the pic. Installed the left side running board for the last time!! Did a little more adjusting of the front sheet metal. Finally happy with the gaps! Next up...carb rebuild, fuel pump install and steering shaft. Should be getting the steering parts and Lokar shift cable on Monday. Couldn't resist the urge to quickly turn the key to the start position to make sure the starter turns. It does!!
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Truck is looking great. You'll be driving that sooner than you think.
Those Xenons give that truck such an unique look - I really like it. Posted via Mobile Device
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As I get closer to "start up", the money spent is piling up!!
Just bought plugs, plug wires, more electrical connectors and heat shrink,electric fuel pump, carb cleaner, carb rebuild kit, fuseable link. It's getting closer!
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Moving right along...Jim
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Atommik, Yes, you have all the big stuff bought and you think you are doing good money wise. Then you buy all the small stuff and it nickels and dimes you to death. It is amazing how all that stuff adds up so quick. Truck is coming along great.
Shannon
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very nice... look forward to interior work..
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what a sharp lookin truck !!!
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gas neck came out nice. oh what a great feeling to give it that kick over with the switch! congrats, its all coming together. The little things eat up sooo much time and brain space, I think we all forget about it until we dig back into a build like this.
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Nice going, keep it up...Jim
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Been out with strep throat for a month...hell it has been, but I did want to respond to you as I was in the same mindset.
So your gauges...I would keep the mechanical setup. I wanted to keep mine, however I am running a 1970 292 so I had to make sure all the hook ups were there. The only thing I converted was the fuel gauge from 6v to 12v. All the rest hooked up (temp, oil, and battery). So moving to the speedometer, I am running a 5LM60 (NV3500) transmission and that is running an electronic speedometer and my truck is mechanical. When I was searching the Internet I came up with this article (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...t=vintage+tach) so there is hope at the end of the tunnel for me to keep the speedometer. I tried to do a little searching for you and came across this: http://www.camaros.net/forums/archiv...p/t-37084.html Do you have these locations they are discussing about? Also I am running the EZ Wiring harness, I think you will really like it. ---- J
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Focused,
I have the oil sender at the rear, near the dist, and the temp sender on the drivers side near the exhaust ports. If my 216 mech senders will fit in there, then I'm all set. Thanks for the help!
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Looks great! I used that exact harness in the kids truck, and I couldn't be happier. Very simple to wire, and very small fuse block.
I also did the same with my filler neck. Looks SWEET! ![]()
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Focused,
Thanks for the link to the reducer...that will be just what I need.
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
nice, how much those joints run you? crazy how much companies ask for those. I used some out of a chevy van, a little bulkier lookin tho.
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The u joint was Jegs brand, $60. Seems like good quality...
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Also started putting on the blue anodized aluminum valve covers that I got for free...I didn't like the look of them on the motor. So, I stopped at the local parts store and got a nice pair of chrome valve covers! Also picked up a battery, and throttle cable. Gas pedal was ordered last week, should be here soon!
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
Great build, but beware of the cheapy chrome valve covers from the parts house. They are prone to leak. I probably would have opted to paint the aluminum covers.
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No work on the truck this weekend. My brother and I took our mom out for breakfast Saturday, then quality time with my wife and kids on Sunday!! Hoping for more truck time next weekend!!
Carb is ready for install, gas pedal and throttle cable ready for install, fuel pump and battery ready for install. I need some 48 hour Saturdays!!
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It wasn't just the color...they are "hidden bolt" valve covers so they are wider and longer with a thicker sidewall. The pass side was almost touching the firewall! I bought Edelbrock valve covers so hopefully they will work out well.
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I had a little down time at work today so I got a head start on tomorrows projects!
Installed the battery tray and battery,(still need to make a hold down). I decided to put the battery under the bed floor. I will have a removable section for battery access. Installed the new valve covers and got the rebuilt carb installed. When I got home, my radiator had arrived (early) from JEGS! Also gauge re-facing kit and chrome bezels for the gauges from LMC.
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Re: 51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap
sweet, get that baby fired up. word to the wise on that carb, run a fuel pressure regulator and no more than 6psi. I know you were asking about temp senders. Do you have room in your head and intake? I run my gauge off of the intake and my efan sender in my head, works well.
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