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BlueJeep · 08-23-2015, 12:58 PM

Some updated pictures from the body shop. Supposed to get color on the outside of the cab real soon, then I can start putting it back together while he works on fenders and hood.

lower50's · 08-24-2015, 07:25 AM

Nice color!!

**oldman3** · 08-24-2015, 09:57 AM

Looks great...Jim

99 to Life · 08-24-2015, 11:07 AM

looks great, color is awesome. you doing base clear or single stage?

BlueJeep · 08-26-2015, 10:13 PM

Base coat clear coat. Original plan was for single stage, but he said he couldn't get the paint store to match the original color in SS....not sure what the whole story was there.

Inside is gloss clear, outside is all flat clear.

47owner · 08-26-2015, 11:42 PM

very nice.

BlueJeep · 10-11-2015, 10:02 PM

A few more pictures for today, then updates next weekend when I pick the cab up from the body shop!!!

I figured I had better get the rear fenders to take in to get done next. I tried all the acid treatments and still could not get rid of the surface rust (I wanted to get rid of it, not "treat" it) on the insides and flanges of the rear fenders, so I went back to the tried and true method...blasting. I used black beauty this time in 30-60 grit with a small pot blaster and a normal compressor (vs. industrial equipment I used before) and it turned out really nice. Got rid of the rust and didn't warp the panels from the peening. Today I put some epoxy on them and they're pretty much ready to go to the body shop.

They aren't as nice as they look in the pictures. Both will need a small amount of filler work but nothing more than a small wipe down.

**joedoh** · 10-11-2015, 10:17 PM

that dark green really looks good!

**oldman3** · 10-11-2015, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by joedoh

that dark green really looks good!

X2...Jim

BlueJeep · 10-11-2015, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

that dark green really looks good!

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

X2...Jim

Thanks guys!

BlueJeep · 11-01-2015, 10:41 PM

Update time! I have the truck back at home, and very excited to be putting it back together for the final time! So far, it is going great. I guess that is the positive of it having been together and apart so many times before. Very happy to start to see my piles of parts disappearing!

Back on the frame:

BlueJeep · 11-01-2015, 10:50 PM

At home:

First project was the seat. I wanted to fit it one more time before taking it to the upholstery shop to get covered. Since this is a different seat than I had in it before, I wanted to be sure. It fits perfect.

Upholstery guy recommended carpet on the back of the seat vs. vinyl. He said if it was vinyl it might stick to the back of the cab on a hot day and possibly tear if I fold it forward, since it will touch the back of the cab I decided he was probably right.

Here's the color of vinyl I picked out. It'll be pleated, and we'll do the door panels and visors to match.

Before I started hanging things for good I wanted to put down some sound deadner. I know there are different opinions of brand, but this is what my dad used in his Chevelle with very good results, so I'm sticking with what I know.

I also picked up some Underhood black paint, so as I prep things to go back in place I'm giving them a quick coat to clean it up. Looking forward to starting in on the wiring!

99 to Life · 11-01-2015, 10:52 PM

nice congrats. ahhhh yeah carpet is good idea on back of seat. My vinyl bled off a little on my white cab wall.

**oldman3** · 11-02-2015, 12:04 AM

Looking good...Jim

Indian113 · 11-02-2015, 11:20 AM

That is really turning out NICE! Can't wait to see it running down the road.

tlorber · 11-02-2015, 01:26 PM

That's great that things are coming together. The project shows progress AND you get to free up space in the garage.

**joedoh** · 11-02-2015, 02:33 PM

love that caramel color for the interior!

47owner · 11-02-2015, 11:34 PM

That is sharp. I can't afford to make my truck look that nice. I will spend my budget on the rest of it. Probably the outside will look more of a ratrod type. Do you have any photos of the engine mounts. I have read that the engine has to move back 7 inches for a V8, 350. I plan to use a 4.3L V6 off the S10, does it have to move back 7 inches?

BlueJeep · 11-03-2015, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

nice congrats. ahhhh yeah carpet is good idea on back of seat. My vinyl bled off a little on my white cab wall.

Don't want to mess up my new seat cover or my paint!

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Looking good...Jim

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian113

That is really turning out NICE! Can't wait to see it running down the road.

You and me both, it's loooooong overdue. Next one will go a different route.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlorber

That's great that things are coming together. The project shows progress AND you get to free up space in the garage.

And free up space in my basement and free up space at my dad's shop and, and, and..... Amazing how much room a truck takes up when it's all apart!

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

love that caramel color for the interior!

Thanks, the color is called cognac. I had originally picked out a lighter color but now that I had a color sample to take with me I thought this one was better.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47owner

That is sharp. I can't afford to make my truck look that nice. I will spend my budget on the rest of it. Probably the outside will look more of a ratrod type. Do you have any photos of the engine mounts. I have read that the engine has to move back 7 inches for a V8, 350. I plan to use a 4.3L V6 off the S10, does it have to move back 7 inches?

That WAS the plan with this truck. I have a problem not knowing when to stop. If you look back at the first few pages on this thread you'll see the motor mounts I used to move the 4.3 back 7" from the first time I built it. Used the stock s10 rubber mounts.

lower50's · 11-03-2015, 03:44 AM

Looking really nice the 2 colors will go well together.

47owner · 11-04-2015, 12:28 AM

Thanks, Bluejeep, I found the earlier posts on the mounts. I will move it back 7". Do you have any tips on the 4x4 rear axle swap?

BlueJeep · 11-06-2015, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47owner

Thanks, Bluejeep, I found the earlier posts on the mounts. I will move it back 7". Do you have any tips on the 4x4 rear axle swap?

Sure, you unbolt the 2wd rear axle and bolt in the 4wd rear axle. Yes, it's about that easy. I had to swap out parking brake cables on mine too.

47owner · 11-07-2015, 02:34 AM

Great, thanks.

Chance48 · 11-08-2015, 08:27 PM

Very nice work blue jeep!

I will prolly be a 4 year vet on my build aswell, but it'll be right, like yours.

I enjoyed this read and looking forward to seeing your finished product.

47owner · 11-08-2015, 09:13 PM

I just noticed on one of the photos, did you use the original brackets for the running board?

08-23-2015, 12:58 PM	#476
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: My version of the s10 swap Some updated pictures from the body shop. Supposed to get color on the outside of the cab real soon, then I can start putting it back together while he works on fenders and hood. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

08-24-2015, 07:25 AM	#477
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My version of the s10 swap Nice color!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

08-24-2015, 09:57 AM	#478
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My version of the s10 swap Looks great...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-24-2015, 11:07 AM	#479
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My version of the s10 swap looks great, color is awesome. you doing base clear or single stage? __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

08-26-2015, 10:13 PM	#480
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: My version of the s10 swap Base coat clear coat. Original plan was for single stage, but he said he couldn't get the paint store to match the original color in SS....not sure what the whole story was there. Inside is gloss clear, outside is all flat clear. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

08-26-2015, 11:42 PM	#481
47owner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: west covina ca Posts: 72	Re: My version of the s10 swap very nice.

10-11-2015, 10:02 PM	#482
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: My version of the s10 swap A few more pictures for today, then updates next weekend when I pick the cab up from the body shop!!! I figured I had better get the rear fenders to take in to get done next. I tried all the acid treatments and still could not get rid of the surface rust (I wanted to get rid of it, not "treat" it) on the insides and flanges of the rear fenders, so I went back to the tried and true method...blasting. I used black beauty this time in 30-60 grit with a small pot blaster and a normal compressor (vs. industrial equipment I used before) and it turned out really nice. Got rid of the rust and didn't warp the panels from the peening. Today I put some epoxy on them and they're pretty much ready to go to the body shop. They aren't as nice as they look in the pictures. Both will need a small amount of filler work but nothing more than a small wipe down. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

10-11-2015, 10:17 PM	#483
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My version of the s10 swap that dark green really looks good! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

11-01-2015, 10:41 PM	#486
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: My version of the s10 swap Update time! I have the truck back at home, and very excited to be putting it back together for the final time! So far, it is going great. I guess that is the positive of it having been together and apart so many times before. Very happy to start to see my piles of parts disappearing! Back on the frame: __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

11-01-2015, 10:50 PM	#487
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: My version of the s10 swap At home: First project was the seat. I wanted to fit it one more time before taking it to the upholstery shop to get covered. Since this is a different seat than I had in it before, I wanted to be sure. It fits perfect. Upholstery guy recommended carpet on the back of the seat vs. vinyl. He said if it was vinyl it might stick to the back of the cab on a hot day and possibly tear if I fold it forward, since it will touch the back of the cab I decided he was probably right. Here's the color of vinyl I picked out. It'll be pleated, and we'll do the door panels and visors to match. Before I started hanging things for good I wanted to put down some sound deadner. I know there are different opinions of brand, but this is what my dad used in his Chevelle with very good results, so I'm sticking with what I know. I also picked up some Underhood black paint, so as I prep things to go back in place I'm giving them a quick coat to clean it up. Looking forward to starting in on the wiring! __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

11-01-2015, 10:52 PM	#488
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: My version of the s10 swap nice congrats. ahhhh yeah carpet is good idea on back of seat. My vinyl bled off a little on my white cab wall. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

11-02-2015, 12:04 AM	#489
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: My version of the s10 swap Looking good...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-02-2015, 11:20 AM	#490
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: My version of the s10 swap That is really turning out NICE! Can't wait to see it running down the road.

11-02-2015, 01:26 PM	#491
tlorber Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 236	Re: My version of the s10 swap That's great that things are coming together. The project shows progress AND you get to free up space in the garage. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...s10+frame+swap

11-02-2015, 02:33 PM	#492
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: My version of the s10 swap love that caramel color for the interior! __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393



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11-02-2015, 11:34 PM	#493
47owner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: west covina ca Posts: 72	Re: My version of the s10 swap That is sharp. I can't afford to make my truck look that nice. I will spend my budget on the rest of it. Probably the outside will look more of a ratrod type. Do you have any photos of the engine mounts. I have read that the engine has to move back 7 inches for a V8, 350. I plan to use a 4.3L V6 off the S10, does it have to move back 7 inches?

11-03-2015, 03:44 AM	#495
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: My version of the s10 swap Looking really nice the 2 colors will go well together. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

11-04-2015, 12:28 AM	#496
47owner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: west covina ca Posts: 72	Re: My version of the s10 swap Thanks, Bluejeep, I found the earlier posts on the mounts. I will move it back 7". Do you have any tips on the 4x4 rear axle swap?

11-07-2015, 02:34 AM	#498
47owner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: west covina ca Posts: 72	Re: My version of the s10 swap Great, thanks.

11-08-2015, 08:27 PM	#499
Chance48 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Vinton, la Posts: 189	Re: My version of the s10 swap Very nice work blue jeep! I will prolly be a 4 year vet on my build aswell, but it'll be right, like yours. I enjoyed this read and looking forward to seeing your finished product.

11-08-2015, 09:13 PM	#500
47owner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: west covina ca Posts: 72	Re: My version of the s10 swap I just noticed on one of the photos, did you use the original brackets for the running board?

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