Yet Another s10 swap

[jeffs51chevy]

Bent some free sheet metal from the local recycler to build the fan shroud today. I still have to weld up the corners and router the fan hole, but I think it turned out decent.

Thanks for checking it out.

[nova bill]

here is my 50 with 3" drop on the rear and 3 1/2" above frame. i goy ahold of some buckets from a yukon denali. cut out the seat riser so as i could resale it. considering suicide doors but not sure yet.

[casey1]

what kind of brake pedal did you use

[nova bill]

i am going to use the frame mount peddle. i mocked up a mid 70's camaro one but chose to keep firewall clean. i am still on mockup but it will work.

[casey1]

so i dont suppose you would have any measurements for the running boards

[nova bill]

what measurements are you looking for?

[casey1]

you know what ever kind of bracket it is that holds the running boards on how long are they what kind of metal do you have some kind of drawing of them

[nova bill]

i am just using a 1'" tubing and 45 the front 2". then gusset the top where it meets the frame. havent built them yet obviously will do it this week before dismantleling for frame paint . email me at bz992071@msn.com i will send pics and plans when i get them.

[jeffs51chevy]

After lowering the cab mounts, I had to hump for the tranny. Cut and bent up a little 16 gauge. Currently, I have it welded to the transmission cover and bolted to the fire wall, making it removable. Should I weld it all or is it ok to leave it this way?

Thanks guys.
Jeff

[sgtusmc]

If it were me, I'd just silicone it. Add some sound deading mat and carpet. You never know what lies down the road. You might have to remove it someday.

[jeffs51chevy]

sgtusmc, I was hoping you'd say that. I'm not totally sure, but removable seems to make sense if I have to get at it down the road. I still have a ton of holes to weld up, but the plan is to rhino line the floor and bottom of the cab - then carpet or something. Not sure yet. I've been watching your build, you do fine work. I wish I was as far as you.
Jeff

[junkman1jmc]

i haven't started on my swap yet but i have made my cab mounts. i used that diagram you posted . is the bottom of the frame even with the bottom of the runnin boards? i 'm puttin my 48 on a bagged s10 frame and i would like it to layout with the runnin boards flat on the ground.

[50adrod]

Originally Posted by jeffs51chevy

Should I weld it all or is it ok to leave it this way?


Jeff

removable is ok, but you hardly ever need to acess the top of an auto trans. welding would make it a little more solid. looking good.

[jeffs51chevy]

Originally Posted by junkman1jmc

i 'm puttin my 48 on a bagged s10 frame and i would like it to layout with the runnin boards flat on the ground.

junkman1jmc, my best guess, if you are putting it on my original measurements, would be no. The bottom of the running boards would be about 2+ inches off the ground if you are "laying frame". I really don't know because my truck was never going to be that low. Just mess with your mock up to see where you like it.

50adrod - thanks for the compliment. I'm going to weld/capture the nuts on the back of the firewall for now. If it looks like crap, I'll weld the hump down.

Jeff

[chevy49]

any info on new cab mount ? just getting started on my 49.thanks

[nova bill]

just an update. i cut the front horns and fitted the sheetmetal. made me nervouse measured 20 times before i cut.

[jeffs51chevy]

I finished up my steering linkage, and thought I would share. The best part was that I reused most of the stuff I had in the garage - total cost =$25. I started by dismantling the stock s-10 steering column. This gave me the double D tubing and double D shaft. I went to u-pick-it yard and got the intermediate shaft from a 1985 c-10 van. This is what I started with:

Separte the van shaft and cut the stock s-10 steering column into the three pieces shown. I jointed the lower van u-joint with the double D shaft using the double D tubing. I used 1/4" plug welds to joint the three pieces. These are what you should have at this point.

Slide the bearing onto the stock '51 shaft and cap the end with the end piece from the s-10 column. I drilled both and set it with a 1/4" grade 5 bolt.

I had the stock '51 column clearenced for the bearing.

This is what it looks like assembled.

I'm sure there are different ways of doing this, but this is what I came up with. Let me know what you think.

[nickp51chevy]

hey Jeff, I couldn't help but notice your brake master cylinder and proportional valve. Its tight up against the inner fender wall. I used the one out of an '82 camaro that I had around and the master cylinder lines come out of the other side so your proportional valve isn't sitting on the inner fender wall.

[jeffs51chevy]

Nick,
Nice catch on the P valve. It is a tight squeeze. I didn't think anyone looked that hard. My plan all along has been to relocate it. Whether on the frame or lower on the firewall, I'm not sure, but it wasn't going to be stock. I might have to rethink it if it is as easy as getting a Camaro P valve. Thanks for the info. Hope your build is going well.

Jeff

[casey1]

so im trying to get some ideas what kind of wiring harness are you guys using i thought about an s10 blazer dont know how the gauges are going to hook up

[nova bill]

i am just usin an after market autowire harness. depending on how mant acc you will have either a 12 or 21 circiut run you around 150.00 plus depending on brand.

[nickp51chevy]

i'm going to get an 8 fuse block from summit and make my own harness. i use to do it for a living (build wiring harnesses), and i don't want a bunch of extra wires dangling around. any relay that i might/will need i'm just going to screw under the dash close to the fuse box.

[ter2007]

love the truck i 've got 49 5window doing s10 swop you are a money saver.bedget?thinking of airbag but ? dunm and up thats all can you help.

[nova bill]

what are you looking help with? you can find most any help on here just need to know what help you need.

[jeffs51chevy]

Originally Posted by ter2007

love the truck i 've got 49 5window doing s10 swop you are a money saver.bedget?thinking of airbag but ? dunm and up thats all can you help.

I will help out as much as I can. I've put the truck on the back burner for now. It's funny how fast time slips away. We had just had our second child when I brought the truck home November of 2007. He is now 2+ years old. Since then, we gave him a little sister as well. So our family is maxed out with three soon to be wrench benders (I hope). Our now five year old asks all the time to work on the truck, but it seems I have to tell him no more than "get your cover-alls on first".

As far as the truck goes, I'll continue to work on the small stuff when I can. I will always answer any questions, or give my limited advice when asked. You guys give me tons of inspiration, so I'll be checking in from time to time. If I can help and you don't want to post, you can always PM me.

Thanks guys, I hope what I've done has helped.
Jeff