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**youngrodder** · 03-08-2009, 08:02 PM

Jeff--

What kind of radiator did you use?
Thanks

Marc

jeffs51chevy · 03-08-2009, 09:28 PM

Youngrodder,
I went with a Northern, 2 core, crossflow radiator from Summit. The outer diameter is 19" tall by 22" wide and 3" deep. I will upgrade if I ever get around to the engine rebuild. It should be more than adequate for now.
Jeff

glowins10 · 03-16-2009, 06:37 PM

Hey!! Just wondering if you could post new pics or give me the new information on the cab mounts after you lowered them.. Getting ready to build mine and just wondering the exact dimensions on your new mounts.. Greatly appreciated!!
-Keep up the good work!!!

jeffs51chevy · 03-17-2009, 09:11 AM

I get quite a few requests for new measurements and updated information, and I am very hesitant because I'm not totally finished (been down that road of giving bad info). What I will tell you is the best advise I have. Get yourself a few chunks of 2x4 and scrap 1/2 inch plywood the same dimensions as the 2x4s. Drill a 2" hole in 4 of the 2x4s to allow for the s10 stock cab bushings. Nail the 2x4s together so that you have one un-drilled, one drilled and the 1/2 inch plywood between. They should be roughly 3 1/2 inches tall. Set your bushing in the hole and you are set to start mock up. Keep your cab and front clip together, removing your inner fender skirts and the pan below the grill. You may have to shim with scrap wood or washers, but this is a great way to start. Remember, if you go this low you will have to modify a few things, but I think you will be happier with it in the long run. Hope that answers your question. If you have more, fire away.
Jeff

GRIMSS · 03-17-2009, 11:25 PM

new drawing of cab mounts to lower the cab down.

glowins10 · 03-18-2009, 11:54 AM

Thank you Jeff and Grimss, exactly what I've been looking for!!!

love my 72 · 03-18-2009, 09:28 PM

Hey Jeffs51Chevy,

First off....Thanks for your input!

2nd....what size holes are needed on the cab mounts? GRIMSS did an awesome job with the illustrations but there is no indication for the body mount holes.

Thanks guys!

hotrod386 · 03-26-2009, 08:02 PM

hey man love what you`ve done so far. when you get all worked out can you post all the dimensions. thanks a ton -josh

nova bill · 03-29-2009, 11:22 AM

hey jeff i made a change on my box, found an early series 55 box. kinda gives it a different look. i need to quite changing so i can get it running but you know a look is important. i have it sitting on 295 50 15 tires and deep steele moon rims. would like to make a trip from spokane to check out your progress sometime.

jeffs51chevy · 03-30-2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nova bill

hey jeff i made a change on my box, found an early series 55 box. kinda gives it a different look. i need to quite changing so i can get it running but you know a look is important. i have it sitting on 295 50 15 tires and deep steele moon rims. would like to make a trip from spokane to check out your progress sometime.

Bill,
I do like the 54 and 55 first series' beds - especially the flat top of the bed rails. It's just a little different. It's funny how 90% of the general public will look at a change like that and think it is stock, but you and the other truck guys will know it's "customized". Anyway, let me know if you come South. There's not much to see, been working on the small stuff, but if you're heading this way, there's always a cold one waiting.
Jeff

chevy49 · 03-30-2009, 08:32 PM

can you send a pic of the truck with the new mounts?

jeffs51chevy · 04-19-2009, 10:44 PM

Ok folks, wife gave me sometime to work on the truck, and I know how you like pics. Here you go:

The last photo shows the rear of the front fender - 6 inches off the ground with stock spindles and goofy 14" tires. I think I'm finally getting somewhere on this thing.

nova bill · 04-20-2009, 11:59 PM

are you still running your running boards? looking cool. i just oickup up a dual quad offe intake and 450 carbs. gonna start mounting box next. i will do pics when i start putting it back together.

nickp51chevy · 04-21-2009, 03:25 AM

Nice!

ratrodmiller · 04-28-2009, 07:35 AM

hey your truck is looking good ! Can you show us some pics of how you installed your brake booster and brake pedals? It looks like your using your s10 booster?

jeffs51chevy · 04-28-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratrodmiller

hey your truck is looking good ! Can you show us some pics of how you installed your brake booster and brake pedals? It looks like your using your s10 booster?

Ratrodmiller,
This is the only photo of the swing pedal assembly and brake booster that I have, and yes, it is from the doner s10. I trimmed the bracket to fit against the firewall, but also so that the front lip would slide under the dash. I effectively triagulated the bracket by bolting it to the firewall and dash. I have no noticable flex in the firewall. I hope this helps.

Thank you for the compliment.

andrewt2 · 05-03-2009, 10:12 PM

any more updates on this truck, i love how its coming along!

jeffs51chevy · 05-04-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewt2

any more updates on this truck, i love how its coming along!

Sorry, no pic-worthy updates. Just doing the little stuff. I'm mostly working out the electrical crap currently. I'll post more up when I get it all done. If there is something you want to see, let me know.
Thanks,
Jeff

casey1 · 05-10-2009, 08:38 PM

i used the same kind of brake pedal assembly except i have a trans am rearend and a 4 wheel disc master cylinder and prop valve

rhodog77 · 05-25-2009, 10:49 AM

jeffs51, do you have any pix from undearneath the cab showing the mounts,frame and cab. i am probably going to build my mounts based off your measurements and diagram. i appreciate any pix you could post or send to me directly. enjoy reading your thread. thanks

rhodog77@yahoo.com

ratrodmiller · 05-25-2009, 11:34 AM

nice looking radiator , hows it doing cooling your small block?

jeffs51chevy · 05-26-2009, 12:24 PM

Rhodog77,
I sent you an email - hope it helps.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratrodmiller

nice looking radiator , hows it doing cooling your small block?

The part number at Summit for the radiator was SUM-380324. The guys at Summit feel confident that it will go to 400hp with no problems. Great for me, I won't be anywhere close to that neighborhood. Maybe someday. I'm hoping with my e-fan and shroud set up, everything will stay nice and cool. I really don't know because I haven't had the time to start her up. Believe me, when I get this old girl turning, you guys will be the second to know. My neighbors will be first.

glowins10 · 05-27-2009, 08:22 PM

jeff,
getting ready to do my mounts this weekend.. just wondering if you can send me that email you sent Rhodog77..

Rhodog77- if you are reading this maybe you can forward me the email..

If anyone else has pictures that are really good of some mounts send them my way!!

glowins10@gmail.com

Thanks!!!

IL boy · 06-24-2009, 04:42 PM

this post has been more than helpful. i am starting my first build and i just wanted to say thanks. any new progress to report?

kalvin22 · 07-12-2009, 11:09 PM

just picked up a 53 gmc and like the idea of the s 10 swap. does it make a difference as to what year the s 10 is???

03-08-2009, 08:02 PM	#76
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: Yet Another s10 swap Jeff-- What kind of radiator did you use? Thanks Marc

03-08-2009, 09:28 PM	#77
jeffs51chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: caldwell, idaho Posts: 132	Re: Yet Another s10 swap Youngrodder, I went with a Northern, 2 core, crossflow radiator from Summit. The outer diameter is 19" tall by 22" wide and 3" deep. I will upgrade if I ever get around to the engine rebuild. It should be more than adequate for now. Jeff

03-16-2009, 06:37 PM	#78
glowins10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newton, IL Posts: 38	Re: Yet Another s10 swap Hey!! Just wondering if you could post new pics or give me the new information on the cab mounts after you lowered them.. Getting ready to build mine and just wondering the exact dimensions on your new mounts.. Greatly appreciated!! -Keep up the good work!!!

03-17-2009, 09:11 AM	#79
jeffs51chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: caldwell, idaho Posts: 132	Re: Yet Another s10 swap I get quite a few requests for new measurements and updated information, and I am very hesitant because I'm not totally finished (been down that road of giving bad info). What I will tell you is the best advise I have. Get yourself a few chunks of 2x4 and scrap 1/2 inch plywood the same dimensions as the 2x4s. Drill a 2" hole in 4 of the 2x4s to allow for the s10 stock cab bushings. Nail the 2x4s together so that you have one un-drilled, one drilled and the 1/2 inch plywood between. They should be roughly 3 1/2 inches tall. Set your bushing in the hole and you are set to start mock up. Keep your cab and front clip together, removing your inner fender skirts and the pan below the grill. You may have to shim with scrap wood or washers, but this is a great way to start. Remember, if you go this low you will have to modify a few things, but I think you will be happier with it in the long run. Hope that answers your question. If you have more, fire away. Jeff Last edited by jeffs51chevy; 03-17-2009 at 09:13 AM. Reason: I'm a dumba$$

03-17-2009, 11:25 PM	#80
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: Yet Another s10 swap new drawing of cab mounts to lower the cab down. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared Last edited by GRIMSS; 03-18-2009 at 07:33 AM.

03-18-2009, 11:54 AM	#81
glowins10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newton, IL Posts: 38	Re: Yet Another s10 swap Thank you Jeff and Grimss, exactly what I've been looking for!!!

03-18-2009, 09:28 PM	#82
love my 72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: East Bay,CA Posts: 298	Re: Yet Another s10 swap Hey Jeffs51Chevy, First off....Thanks for your input! 2nd....what size holes are needed on the cab mounts? GRIMSS did an awesome job with the illustrations but there is no indication for the body mount holes. Thanks guys! __________________ 51 Chevy 3100 Deluxe Cab(SOLD) 65 **stang 6cyl 70 C10 Long Bed Fleetside(1st truck,thanks Dad![SOLD]) 72 C10 Short Bed Fleetside 73 Blazer 2WD Catalina Blue White Top(Needs Love) 73 Blazer 2WD Work in progress LT1/4L60E 83 Grand National (SOLD) 94 Blazer K1500 Silverado (SOLD) 96 Impala SS All original (NEXT IN LINE 2 B SOLD) 99 Tahoe 2DR, 2WD

03-26-2009, 08:02 PM	#83
hotrod386 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: wood river il. Posts: 15	Re: Yet Another s10 swap hey man love what you`ve done so far. when you get all worked out can you post all the dimensions. thanks a ton -josh

03-29-2009, 11:22 AM	#84
nova bill Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: spokane washington Posts: 26	Re: Yet Another s10 swap hey jeff i made a change on my box, found an early series 55 box. kinda gives it a different look. i need to quite changing so i can get it running but you know a look is important. i have it sitting on 295 50 15 tires and deep steele moon rims. would like to make a trip from spokane to check out your progress sometime.

03-30-2009, 08:32 PM	#86
chevy49 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: coal city indiana Posts: 159	Re: Yet Another s10 swap can you send a pic of the truck with the new mounts?

04-19-2009, 10:44 PM	#87
jeffs51chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: caldwell, idaho Posts: 132	Re: Yet Another s10 swap Ok folks, wife gave me sometime to work on the truck, and I know how you like pics. Here you go: The last photo shows the rear of the front fender - 6 inches off the ground with stock spindles and goofy 14" tires. I think I'm finally getting somewhere on this thing.

04-20-2009, 11:59 PM	#88
nova bill Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: spokane washington Posts: 26	Re: Yet Another s10 swap are you still running your running boards? looking cool. i just oickup up a dual quad offe intake and 450 carbs. gonna start mounting box next. i will do pics when i start putting it back together.

04-21-2009, 03:25 AM	#89
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Yet Another s10 swap Nice! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

04-28-2009, 07:35 AM	#90
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: Yet Another s10 swap hey your truck is looking good ! Can you show us some pics of how you installed your brake booster and brake pedals? It looks like your using your s10 booster? Last edited by ratrodmiller; 04-28-2009 at 07:36 AM.

05-03-2009, 10:12 PM	#92
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: Yet Another s10 swap any more updates on this truck, i love how its coming along!



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05-10-2009, 08:38 PM	#94
casey1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: brixey,missouri Posts: 12	Re: Yet Another s10 swap i used the same kind of brake pedal assembly except i have a trans am rearend and a 4 wheel disc master cylinder and prop valve

05-25-2009, 10:49 AM	#95
rhodog77 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Burlington, KY USA Posts: 338	Re: Yet Another s10 swap jeffs51, do you have any pix from undearneath the cab showing the mounts,frame and cab. i am probably going to build my mounts based off your measurements and diagram. i appreciate any pix you could post or send to me directly. enjoy reading your thread. thanks rhodog77@yahoo.com

05-25-2009, 11:34 AM	#96
ratrodmiller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plain dealing,la Posts: 190	Re: Yet Another s10 swap nice looking radiator , hows it doing cooling your small block?

05-27-2009, 08:22 PM	#98
glowins10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newton, IL Posts: 38	Re: Yet Another s10 swap jeff, getting ready to do my mounts this weekend.. just wondering if you can send me that email you sent Rhodog77.. Rhodog77- if you are reading this maybe you can forward me the email.. If anyone else has pictures that are really good of some mounts send them my way!! glowins10@gmail.com Thanks!!!

06-24-2009, 04:42 PM	#99
IL boy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 54	Re: Yet Another s10 swap this post has been more than helpful. i am starting my first build and i just wanted to say thanks. any new progress to report? __________________ 55 1st Series 5 window, getting an s10 frame and 350 sbc Keeping it LOUD and ROUGH - just like BOONEMAN

07-12-2009, 11:09 PM	#100
kalvin22 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: American Fork UT Posts: 22	Re: Yet Another s10 swap just picked up a 53 gmc and like the idea of the s 10 swap. does it make a difference as to what year the s 10 is???

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