S-10 Transformation has begun - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gr8one · 10-17-2007, 08:54 PM

last saturday i started by removing the body from a 1997 GMC Sonoma. i cut the frame from the front bumber bracket 9 1/2" towards the back.

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the body is mounted 2 " from the s10 frame. the rear of the front fender and running boards will be 7"s off the ground. im working on a step by step guide how to mount a 47-53 body to an s10 chasis.

entourageguy · 10-18-2007, 02:58 AM

Looks like your into it. Keep the pic coming.
Where did you get the step by step instructions?

Brian ...

**michael bustamante** · 10-18-2007, 03:27 PM

lookin good. there is so many options with these trucks! when you complete you r step by step. are you gonna make avail. here?

1966gmc · 10-18-2007, 03:33 PM

My buddy just did the same thing with his 50 Chevy.I never would have thought you would be able to do that.

mothertrucker424 · 10-26-2007, 10:52 PM

i'll buy the first copy of the manuel i am going to be doing this to a 42 or 54 soon

55dude · 10-27-2007, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by entourageguy

Looks like your into it. Keep the pic coming.
Where did you get the step by step instructions?

Brian ...

sounds like he is "puting together" a step-by-step manual great start so far keep the pic's rolling and document the bad with the good. in my research the swap is a very practical one. the track width in front is good,the rear is too narrow but a simple swap to a s-10 4x4 rear takes care of that.

mothertrucker424 · 10-27-2007, 07:23 AM

do you have more pictures

watahyahknow · 10-27-2007, 07:26 AM

nice one , are you going to chainge the motor too or are you going to keep the 4 cylinder/6 cylinder

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-27-2007, 09:21 AM

yea, and what about wheelbase? does the s-10 frame need to be shortened/lengthened to make the stock bed fit over the rear axle?

gr8one · 10-27-2007, 07:43 PM

sorry guys ive been working alot of overtime havnt had time to work on truck i do have more pics i will post them with information about the pics. i hope to work on the truck this weekend.

72BlckButy · 10-28-2007, 08:47 AM

Can't wait to see more pics of this build!

a55togo · 10-30-2007, 03:35 AM

i think i just found a use for my 95 sonoma

Ed

gr8one · 01-03-2008, 05:52 AM

im glad to see that people are interested in this build, im putting the truck completely together then im going to take it back apart and make a step by step guide. ive been working alot of hours at work. to start with i set the cap 2" above the s-10 frame with 2" tubing, i did ron into a probelm with mounting the bed. i welded 1 1/2" tubing (instead of the 2" factor bed supports). here are some pics. let know what you all thank about this build. oh by the way this truck has the mid-size bed and an EXTENDED cab is 1" short on the wheelbase but i made that up with distance between the cab and the bed.

gr8one · 01-03-2008, 05:58 AM

im going to lower the rear fenders to match upto the running boards. the cab fit really good but like i said the bed was trick. here is a before pic of the s-10 i also have 3 other builds going on. i the last pic if look you can see the red 2" tubing that the body mounts to the frame.

gr8one · 01-03-2008, 06:00 AM

almost forgot about the rearend. I removed the s-10 rearend and bought a mid 70's camaro rearend for $100.00 at local junk yard. ok here is the part your not going to beleave i used the s-10 backing plates and brakes on the camaro rearend. the factory brakes from the s-10 bolted up with no modifcation, just bolted right up.

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-03-2008, 06:05 AM

Really nice work there. Are you going to go with a V8 or stay with the S-10 engine/trans?

gr8one · 01-03-2008, 06:48 AM

im going to use a 350 with a older 700 r4 out of a monte carlo.

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-24-2008, 09:50 PM

any progress?

chip46wis · 03-25-2008, 04:56 AM

Very interested in this guide------let me know asap when its ready.

weldvair@embarqmail. · 03-26-2008, 03:25 AM

Be carefull w/the 2" lift on the cab. Most I've seen have more lift. You do not want to go below the scrub line.
Don Meyer

gr8one · 06-01-2008, 07:49 PM

ok

im almost done with this project i will post pics later. its almost time to take everything back apart.

watahyahknow · 06-01-2008, 09:34 PM

yeah i like to see the result mek sure you take a dead front and rear pic as i'm curious if the wheelbase is good enough

gr8one · 06-02-2008, 08:23 PM

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here it is.

GRIMSS · 06-02-2008, 08:26 PM

looks good so far.

72BlckButy · 06-02-2008, 11:03 PM

This thing is coming right along... nice work!

10-17-2007, 08:54 PM	#1
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	S-10 Transformation has begun last saturday i started by removing the body from a 1997 GMC Sonoma. i cut the frame from the front bumber bracket 9 1/2" towards the back. today i have sat the 47 chevy body on the s10 frame. [/ATTACH] the body is mounted 2 " from the s10 frame. the rear of the front fender and running boards will be 7"s off the ground. im working on a step by step guide how to mount a 47-53 body to an s10 chasis. Last edited by gr8one; 10-17-2007 at 08:55 PM. Reason: to many pics

10-18-2007, 02:58 AM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun Looks like your into it. Keep the pic coming. Where did you get the step by step instructions? Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

10-18-2007, 03:27 PM	#3
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,832	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun lookin good. there is so many options with these trucks! when you complete you r step by step. are you gonna make avail. here? __________________ 1967custom

10-18-2007, 03:33 PM	#4
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun My buddy just did the same thing with his 50 Chevy.I never would have thought you would be able to do that.

10-26-2007, 10:52 PM	#5
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun i'll buy the first copy of the manuel i am going to be doing this to a 42 or 54 soon

10-27-2007, 07:23 AM	#7
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun do you have more pictures

10-27-2007, 07:26 AM	#8
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun nice one , are you going to chainge the motor too or are you going to keep the 4 cylinder/6 cylinder __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

10-27-2007, 09:21 AM	#9
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun yea, and what about wheelbase? does the s-10 frame need to be shortened/lengthened to make the stock bed fit over the rear axle? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-27-2007, 07:43 PM	#10
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun sorry guys ive been working alot of overtime havnt had time to work on truck i do have more pics i will post them with information about the pics. i hope to work on the truck this weekend.

10-28-2007, 08:47 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun Can't wait to see more pics of this build! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-30-2007, 03:35 AM	#12
a55togo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Turlock, Ca Posts: 32	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun i think i just found a use for my 95 sonoma Ed

01-03-2008, 05:52 AM	#13
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun im glad to see that people are interested in this build, im putting the truck completely together then im going to take it back apart and make a step by step guide. ive been working alot of hours at work. to start with i set the cap 2" above the s-10 frame with 2" tubing, i did ron into a probelm with mounting the bed. i welded 1 1/2" tubing (instead of the 2" factor bed supports). here are some pics. let know what you all thank about this build. oh by the way this truck has the mid-size bed and an EXTENDED cab is 1" short on the wheelbase but i made that up with distance between the cab and the bed. Attached Images Last edited by gr8one; 01-03-2008 at 05:55 AM. Reason: pics did not attach

01-03-2008, 05:58 AM	#14
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun im going to lower the rear fenders to match upto the running boards. the cab fit really good but like i said the bed was trick. here is a before pic of the s-10 i also have 3 other builds going on. i the last pic if look you can see the red 2" tubing that the body mounts to the frame. Attached Images

01-03-2008, 06:00 AM	#15
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun almost forgot about the rearend. I removed the s-10 rearend and bought a mid 70's camaro rearend for $100.00 at local junk yard. ok here is the part your not going to beleave i used the s-10 backing plates and brakes on the camaro rearend. the factory brakes from the s-10 bolted up with no modifcation, just bolted right up.

01-03-2008, 06:05 AM	#16
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun Really nice work there. Are you going to go with a V8 or stay with the S-10 engine/trans? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi



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01-03-2008, 06:48 AM	#17
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun im going to use a 350 with a older 700 r4 out of a monte carlo.

03-24-2008, 09:50 PM	#18
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun any progress? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

03-25-2008, 04:56 AM	#19
chip46wis Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Wisconsin Posts: 1,317	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun Very interested in this guide------let me know asap when its ready.

03-26-2008, 03:25 AM	#20
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun Be carefull w/the 2" lift on the cab. Most I've seen have more lift. You do not want to go below the scrub line. Don Meyer

06-01-2008, 07:49 PM	#21
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun ok im almost done with this project i will post pics later. its almost time to take everything back apart.

06-01-2008, 09:34 PM	#22
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun yeah i like to see the result mek sure you take a dead front and rear pic as i'm curious if the wheelbase is good enough __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

06-02-2008, 08:23 PM	#23
gr8one Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fort Meade Fl Posts: 184	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun here it is.

06-02-2008, 08:26 PM	#24
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun looks good so far. __________________ 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

06-02-2008, 11:03 PM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: S-10 Transformation has begun This thing is coming right along... nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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