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Re: My version of the s10 swap
I'm pretty proud of this one. I don't have a slip roll, so here's what I came up with. I used the slap hammer to be kind to the metal and took my time and got an incredible fit. I even made my wife come out in the garage and see (as if she was interested). This patch I want to be really good because this is the one that'll be right in front of my nose.
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
very nice!
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
No progress on the truck this weekend.
![]() Since I know I'm not going to hit my goal of this thing back together and in primer by Goodguys Des Moines this year...I need to make sure my dad gets there, so I spent the weekend at his place attempting to set up gears in his Chevelle. I didn't do enough research on it first, so I get to drive 3 hours each way again next weekend to finish it. Who knew there was a carrier split between 2.73's and 3.42's in a 12 bolt....I sure didn't. Oh well, I did get to spend some time around cool autos. Setting up gears: ![]() Putting some miles on Grandpa's model AA: ![]() My buddy JR is 6'9"....it's a good thing he didn't want to drive because he doesn't fit around the steering wheel in a model AA: ![]() And my wife taking a ride in a buddy's 67 Shelby GT500, he said she could have a ride as long as she wasn't allergic to tire smoke. She wasn't, and that's a good thing because all that was left was smoke long after the car was gone!!! ![]() And I didn't get pics, but I also got to see my future brother-in-laws new 38 Chevy sedan and his brother's 72 Nova. I guess it was OK that I didn't get any welding done on the truck this weekend.... ![]()
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Thanks! I did get the gears set up in the Chevelle so we were able to enjoy Goodguys, though it would have been more fun if I had my truck too. The car has got a posi now, so if my dad gets in some wet grass with the car it won't get stuck.
![]() ![]() ![]() Saw a bunch of other cool things I took pictures of, here's my kind of rat rod: ![]() ![]() ![]() And here's my latest truck related purchase. Once this baby arrives my productivity will go way up, that's what I'm telling myself! ![]()
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
great work! i live in des moines, too, ill keep an eye out for your truck!
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
You are doing some real nice work there. Here is a great youtube video from metal master Lazze on tuning up a Lancaster.
If I finally get relocated back home to Iowa I sure would like to see your truck...Eric
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PM me for my contact info and you're welcome to stop by and see it anytime you're through this way. I'd really like for you to come see it, that way I could pick your brain for additional shrinking disc and slap hammer tips! I just got a book on Friday that you recommended in one of your threads, "Automobile Sheet Metal Repair" by Robert Sargent. Only part way through chapter 1 and I'm feeling smarter....
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
I dont visit this part of the board very often but wanted to chim in and say a great job you have done thus far..
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Motor-vation: ![]() Going to be cool: And I'm adding some Ford parts to it to appease a buddy who's a Ford guy, but don't have any pictures of that right now.
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Good to see an Iowa truck getting built. Keep at it!
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
great read BlueJeep!
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
I don't have any additional progress on the truck to report, but I have been trying to "skill up" for some additional work on the truck in the not-too-distant future.
I attended Ron Covell's Extreme Metalshaping workshop this weekend, and came away with the desire to buy some more tools! ![]() ![]() Ron and I: ![]() ![]() ![]() I did sit in the front row, took a lot of notes, snapped 52 pictures and videos with my phone, and asked a lot of questions. I also wasn't able to leave without buying 6 of his videos (they were on sale for workshop participants...and I couldn't pass up a deal!!). Now I need to fight my kids for the DVD player so we can watch hours and hours of metalshaping instead of Puss-in-Boots. It was a good weekend!
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
Thanks!
You've got to use what you've got! Dad also didn't want overspray on the tractors, so he wouldn't let me hang the frame from the loaders. ![]() Quote:
Thanks! Ron doesn't do customer work anymore. He only does videos and workshops now. He does advise that when he's done it'll only need a coat of high build primer and then paint. Definitely a good teacher, and very patient with his students no matter how dumb the questions are...
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Asking questions is the smart way to learn,hopefully Ron can past his talent and skills to those who he is teaching.Its a loss art except for the few who chose to learn it,you can pick it up a little working in a body shop but the bulk of the work is just bolting on new panels.You actually have to be lucky to find a job at a hot rod shop that actually builds cars and trucks.
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That's awesome! Glad to hear all is going well with your project!
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OK, after far too long I have some progress. I'll show progress this weekend, then won't make any more for several weeks to a month.
First up, I had to clear some space in my dad's garage. What better way to do this than to take dad's 70 Chevelle out for a drive (Chevelle was posted in earlier pics in this thread). Now that the car was out it was time to make a mess. After a good afternoon of disassembly, the frame is ready to sandblast tomorrow: ![]() ![]() And my mess: ![]() And bye-bye to the little 4.3, it ran so well for 220k miles. The 4L60E, not so much. ![]() Tomorrow should be lots of fun!
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
just read thru your build thread, nice work.
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
Thanks for being interested in it!
Well today was a good day, but a long day and a lot of work! Spent much of the morning with the frame suspended vertical from the backhoe as I tapped on it with a 2 lb hammer and screwdrivers trying to get the dirt out of the frame. I knew there was dirt in the frame, I didn't know how much was in there. Seems as if when this frame was under the s10 it must have spent 200k of it's 220k miles on gravel roads. What makes it more difficult, is that there are two braces inside each framerail which keep the dirt from easily moving out of the frame. The driver's side I ended up cutting an access hole so I could accelerate the process, I'll have to fix that later. Shortly before noon I was to the point of being ready to sandblast. Next time I think I'll hire it done. ![]() ![]() After my helpers got the frame flipped over, they went to lunch and I continued to blast. ![]() ![]()
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Next up was to cover up that fresh bare metal. **Today was the first time I've sprayed non-buzz bomb finish on a vehicle.** This past December I bought a DeVilbiss Startingline 2 spray gun kit and pulled it out of the box today. As someone who'd never used a spray gun before, I can say that it worked pretty well for me. I had some friends come over and set me up by showing me how to adjust the fan and the amount of fluid that was coming out of the gun. I then proceeded to spray on a good coat of SPI epoxy primer. Started out with lots of runs, then kinda figured it out and got better from there.
Here's my Quality Control guy looking for spots that I missed: ![]() ![]() We then followed that up with a couple coats of Eastwood Chassis Black. Semi-gloss black paint is a little hard to put over semi-gloss black epoxy primer, but I'm confident I got most of it covered. ![]() ![]() And there we have it, a freshened-up frame for my truck. I was a little nervous about painting for the first time, but with guidance from some veterans it wasn't too bad at all. Definitely something I'll be able to repeat at home. 90% of the spraying on the frame was done by me. I was also unsure about the side-draft spray booth you see in the pictures, but my dad did not want the black overspray mixing with the black diesel smoke on the walls and ceiling of his shop... and I don't think I ended up with too much dirt in the paint. Not that it matters too much, as this truck is destined to be a driver. I dropped one of the upper control arms on the ground while the primer was fresh and dad asked if I wanted some thinner to wipe it off and start over. My reply was nope, just a rag to wipe off the dirt and spray a little more epoxy over it. No need to get too carried away! Now the truck will rest while I get another project finished up and out of my garage, then it will be moved home and start the re-assembly process. Next up on the list are installing the 5.3 and narrowing a 9" for the rear. Should be fun!
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Re: My version of the s10 swap
Frame looks real good....Jim
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