Bartmans AD-S10 Chassis Swap

[av8tr33337]

Not really bump worthy, but my original how to vid was really long and repetetive. Cut it in half.

I know I'm a DORK but I thought this may help some youngster that is just starting out and might entertain some of you at the same time.

My Edited Video - YouTube

[RootBeer 6117]

Hey dude sorry I missed your first post, I am buried in back to school.i'll
check out the video soon as I get a chance,funny how some guys think rebuilding carbs and packing wheel bearings is a thing of the past , they don't own old trucks huh.?
Might have to show it in class in a couple weeks.
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[av8tr33337]

Since I have been off work and layed up with my foot in a cast I thought I'd mess with some visualization tools for selecting wheels for my truck even though thats quite a ways down the road for me.

Found this website that has a very easy to use interface. Use their "Visualization tool. It only shows a half ton pickup for 1951 but it will do. You can adjust your ride height wheel manufacturers, styles, and diameters.

http://www.bigotires.com/Wheel-Visualizer

OOPS how did that last one get in there????? well I guess I did have them saved in my wish list folder

[skymangs]

If you are still looking for builds that used the stock S10 tank on the left side and ran duals on the right, check my 48 build in my sig. I made my own 2.5" crossover, then single pipe to a 1 in/2 out fully welded muffler. Sounds really sweet, and no on can tell it isn't true duals!

[av8tr33337]

Originally Posted by skymangs

If you are still looking for builds that used the stock S10 tank on the left side and ran duals on the right, check my 48 build in my sig. I made my own 2.5" crossover, then single pipe to a 1 in/2 out fully welded muffler. Sounds really sweet, and no on can tell it isn't true duals!

Thanks Skymangs. I started looking into that and it looks looks like it's no big deal.

I was originally wanting to incorporate some exhaust tips into the running boards, but thats not possible with the side tank. Running them like you said and turning them out behind the rear wheels or strait out the back is going to be just fine.

Your build is awsome great work and lots of stuff I can use on my build. Keep up the good work

[skymangs]

Thank you, next project starts in Oct. 51 5 window.

[99 to Life]

LOL, nice milf.. Kinda like that site you posted. Though it would be cool to have some more vintage stuff on there.

[fabguy]

Bartman, NICE fender on the car.

I need a fender emblem like that for my truck ( hehehehehe )
gotta go wifes coming down the hall

[av8tr33337]

Originally Posted by fabguy

Bartman, NICE fender on the car.

I need a fender emblem like that for my truck ( hehehehehe )
gotta go wifes coming down the hall

Just hit the "PANIC" button, and it will take you to the "How to be more sensative to your spous' needs" website. She will be totally impressed with you!

[av8tr33337]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wp2_MPdPuE

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP282p1wF4w

Video Update

[99 to Life]

you remind me of the dude from harry and the henderson's!!!! Lets get that truck on the roady road road.

[BC Toy chest]

Nice job looking forward to seeing more photos and video.

[av8tr33337]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdgYy5YtW8k

[Clay54]

Gobs of valuable build information. Thanks for sharing. Clay

[99 to Life]

you did a great summary video. I'm sure it cleared alot of things up for some newbs. Def some things that could be added, like making sure bed is level, running boards level, front sheet metal leveling and the effects on the hood latching it will have etc, the list can go on. But as far as the basic mounts, how they are made, look and line up, you did a great job. People shouldn't need a play by play on everything all the time, its good to make them exercise their brain a bit and do some things for themselves. You simplified it well.

[av8tr33337]

Thanks 99tolife. You are right. This was just a simple over view and I know there will be a lot of tweaking to get it right. As a matter of fact When I get the sheet metal ready to go on I will probably be the one scratching my head and asking questions since this is my first Build.

[99 to Life]

You'll be fine, there are alot of factors that come up and are gonna be different from others builds. Most troublesome area is the radiator for people. also front sheet metal alignment and what to do with the inner fenders. As long as you got your fenders in the wheelwells, your most of the way there. Another issue is how high or what mounts people use for their engine, that effects obviously some trans and floor tunneling and pinion angle adjustments. The 4" total off frame is the most common number, seen a guy bagged being 6.5" off frame so there are def variable still out there. I like the variables because it doesn't make it all cookie cutter and everyone would have zero problems doing a swap and have all the same specs.

[av8tr33337]

Nothing much to report. Hope to get back into the truck project in the next few weeks and over Christmas break.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_h_WUvjJa8



Thanks

[Angryman117]

Finally looked at your thread, looking good. I also like the last Visualization tool picture, very nice!!

[Dean'smeanmachine]

hey! awesome build. that'll be one sweet ride when its done!

[av8tr33337]

Sorry no progress to report. Finally getting back to normal after my surgery, but still recovering financially from 3 months of diminished income during the surgery.
In my down time I've been learning to use Gimp, which is a free version of a Photoshop program. Here are a few samples of what I've done in the last few day.

http://s668.photobucket.com/user/av8...ide-1.png.html New shoes

http://s668.photobucket.com/user/av8...oop-1.png.html

http://s668.photobucket.com/user/av8...n22-1.png.html

Shoes fixed somewhat.

http://s668.photobucket.com/user/av8...exavo.jpg.html

Door Art Idea

http://s668.photobucket.com/user/av8...aco-1.png.html

http://s668.photobucket.com/user/av8...co333.png.html

http://s668.photobucket.com/user/av8...tlogo.jpg.html

Hopefully I can get back out to the garage soon and have some updates

[av8tr33337]

Sorry for the previous post with links instead of images. Hope this is better.

Sorry no progress to report. Finally getting back to normal after my surgery, but still recovering financially from 3 months of diminished income during the surgery.
In my down time I've been learning to use Gimp, which is a free version of a Photoshop program. Here are a few samples of what I've done in the last few days.

Some new shoes and port 1955 Buick portholes in the sides of the hood. I had a 54 Buick a long time ago and I love the portholes. Seriously thinking about doing this on the sides or top of the hood. But not the stupid plastic ones you can get at Auto Moan.

Some Ideas I had on door art.



YouTube has become kind of a social media for me during recovery from surgery. I've found a lot of people there doing projects like our and posting videos of the progress. Most of them have channel stickers that they trade around. Here is an example of one I designed but have not had them printed up yet.

If posting this last pic or mentioning you tube in this context violates any guidelines I apologize in advance and feel free to remove this post. I'm not selling any thing so thought this would be appropriate in this context. Thanks

[Billys68SS]

I really like the Texaco sign.

[av8tr33337]

Last weekend I did a little more on my radiator support. I bought a 65 mustang radiator (I think a 67 may have been a better choice as it is a couple of inches wider) I'm going to have to kick it out at the bottom a couple inches so I still need to make some brackets. I was out of gas for the welder.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmpXAlzs08k&feature...

[Dean'smeanmachine]

i like the texaco one!!!!