My version of the s10 swap

[BlueJeep]

Thanks all! We did have a fantastic time. Total miles were right around 3000 for the week, truck ran great and averaged about 22mpg with no issues. Oil is still clean and right at the top of the marks (which is better than my DOD 5.3 in the suburban that uses oil like a MOFO when it drops cylinders). Kiddos had a great time, and when asked the best part of the trip was the hotel pools. Definitely a good event and a great adventure!

Kansas speedway, the end of the "official" tour and only 3 hours from home.


I did underestimate the work involved in keeping whitewalls white:


9 days of early mornings and late nights:

[Advanced Design]

Awesome pictures and looks like you all had a great time.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Awesome pictures and looks like you all had a great time.

X2, and the boys will remember this for a long long time...Jim

[HUSSEY]

Great post. I wish I had come down to the Speedway Friday evening to see all the cars. I did go to the Roadkill Nights the following evening around 6:00 but was a bit disappointed with the turnout.

I hope to do the Power Tour some year once my truck is on the road. Hopefully they'll have one in the near future that ends somewhere in the Midwest. This years would have been perfect for me with the last stop being in KC.

[II_Slow]

I thought I was going, too. Registered and all, but didn't finish in time. The daily updates and route information I received on my phone was just punishing! Hopefully I'll make it next year. Looks like you made some pretty cool memories on the way, and it looks like all the swimming and the long drive wore those boys out!

[BlueJeep]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Awesome pictures and looks like you all had a great time.

We did, thanks!

Originally Posted by oldman3

X2, and the boys will remember this for a long long time...Jim

Yes they will!

Originally Posted by HUSSEY

Great post. I wish I had come down to the Speedway Friday evening to see all the cars. I did go to the Roadkill Nights the following evening around 6:00 but was a bit disappointed with the turnout.

I hope to do the Power Tour some year once my truck is on the road. Hopefully they'll have one in the near future that ends somewhere in the Midwest. This years would have been perfect for me with the last stop being in KC.

I image that there were a lot of people like us when we got to KC, tired and ready to go home! Especially for the folks that had a significant drive home, getting done Friday night was a welcome change from last year.

BTW, the pattern they've established is that they start the next Power Tour where the last one left off, or so I've been told. That bodes well for you next year starting in KC!

Originally Posted by II_Slow

I thought I was going, too. Registered and all, but didn't finish in time. The daily updates and route information I received on my phone was just punishing! Hopefully I'll make it next year. Looks like you made some pretty cool memories on the way, and it looks like all the swimming and the long drive wore those boys out!

I just finished in time, and really should have given myself more of a "cushion" but that's how these things go. Yes, very good memories and the boys were good and tired when we got home!

[_AJ_]

Blue jeep, it was great meeting you. Glad to hear the truck did good, you did everything right on that thing, it sure is nice.

[_AJ_]

Here's a pic of yours I ended up with

[Cape Codder]

Wesleys Bleach white and a brass grill brush.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Cape Codder

Wesleys Bleach white and a brass grill brush.

Ugh, that's kind of harsh. I'd suggest Softscrub and a mild kitchen sponge. Works great.

[dug224]

Great adventure. The boys will never be the same. Thanks for sharing. dug

[72-c20]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=728495

[STOCKISH]

Truck turned out amazing. Lots of amazing work involved in getting this together. Inspirational!

[trucktech]

See you were taking a spin around dsm today. Couldn't turn around fast enough to track you down

[trucktech]

Hey what did you use for a fuel pump?

[BlueJeep]

I used a new aftermarket s10 sending unit (mine was all rusty) and an in-tank pump that would handle the volume of the 5.3. I'll do some digging and find a part # for you.

PS, 9400 miles on the truck as of last night! Some squeaks and rattles that I still need to address, but no issues.

Someday when I get time I'll go back and update picture links. Damn photobucket....

[BlueJeep]

That was easier than I thought, bought it on Amazon.

AC Delco EP381

[trucktech]

What did you get for a sending unit?

[BlueJeep]

Stock 95 S10 replacement from RockAuto....but....I took off the 0-90 ohm sending unit and riveted on the one that came with my New Vintage gauges. Works good, but if I did it again I'd just get one of those sending unit converters from Speedway. Those allow you to fine tune your full and empty settings.

Then from there I used an SUR&R adapter to go from the GM O-ring fitting to the nylon fuel line I used. Simple, inexpensive, and has worked great thus far.

[trucktech]

Thanks for the info!

[trucktech]

Did you install a filter/regulator?

[tlorber]

Good to hear about the hauling duties. Do you need air shocks in the rear to carry the sheetrock?

[Advanced Design]

And you never mentioned taking the truck on HRPT and beyond?

Will we see you at Metalmeet in October?

[BlueJeep]

I've been looking at 4 link options for the rear of the truck and airbags have been under consideration, and hauling duties make that seem more practical. The s10 leaves are nice and soft for ride, but don't do a very good job controlling my axle wrap when I use the skinny pedal, and squat quite a bit with a load in the bed.

Haha, sorry Doug....I should have accounted for those 9400 miles shouldn't I? It's been a busy year. So yes, 2 Hot Rod Power tour long hauls on the truck in the last 14 months since it's been on the road.

Yes, I'm planning my October around the MetalMeet! I hung out with Pat Brubaker at GoodGuys in July, great to catch up with him. He said that Peter will be there again, that will be fun. I'm working on figuring out what projects to bring to work on this year, Pat razzed me last year for bringing flat Willys panels to work on, so this year I'll bring something rounded. It'll either be parts for my dad's 55 Chevy PU or something for the 54 Chevy wagon I picked up earlier this year (new HRPT car, more room for the twins).

I need to get my Flickr account figured out so I can post pics again....

[99 to Life]

I'm building a 4link setup now for my 51'. Should have some photos very soon, next day or two. If you want its pretty easy and cost effective to do. Biggest thing is getting 1/4 wall 2" sq tubing and or DOM tubing. I have a decent metal supplier I go to. They sell drops and or full length pieces. You can get brackets and stuff from thor bros and or plasma your own. For time and money sake I did my own, but I'd suggest buying some of the brackets as they are cheap and look nicer than doing your own. Mine is a bag behind axle with the sleeve bags. But you can whatever setup you want.