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NewKid · 05-29-2006, 02:01 PM

Good Morning to all. At one time I think that I might have asked this question before. But I don't think that I posted a picture of it at the time. So I will try to post a jpg. Does anyone know anything about this truck? This is a 1984 S-10 extended cab 4x4 Durango with the factory body lift. We are trying to rebuild it. We have a new interior so far. We can't find any paint codes or RPO stickers anywhere. WE have a general idea because of the serial number but that is about it. any info would be appreciated. Like how many were made and what the original color might be. Thanks to all.

piecesparts · 05-29-2006, 03:51 PM

Is there a sticker in the glove box that gives a large amount of two letter and number codes. In the middle of all that is the paint numbers. Just by chance is there a metal tag on the firewall by the brake booster that has numbers on it--the paint code could be there.

GM made a vehicle that was called the "DURANGO"--and I thought Chrysler was the only ones that did that.

**Ron 586** · 05-29-2006, 04:13 PM

That is a new one on me too. And a factory body lift to boot. Them sneaky devils been holden out on us.

1969k10stepside · 05-29-2006, 04:28 PM

Maybe a S10 blazer?

Prerunner1982 · 05-29-2006, 06:58 PM

no, not a blazer, it was an option on the pickups... lift and bigger tires.. I have even seen on with a rollbar but no sure if that was factory or not.

1969k10stepside · 05-29-2006, 07:05 PM

Huh,never heard of it,so it does have a factory body lift.

**AspecialZ** · 05-29-2006, 08:51 PM

mine is a s-10 tahoe, not much difference, there is a forum for us s-10 guys too, google it!

NewKid · 05-30-2006, 10:23 AM

Good morning. No, There isn't anything in the clove box or firewall. We have had this truck for 9 years and have looked everywhere for I.D. with no luck. I think someone laid it on its right side and tried there best to fix it. We have a new door for that side and will be looking for a fender. There looked like there was a roll bar in the bed but it was taken out long before we got it. I am going to have to weld up the holes and some of the rust spots. But a fairly clean truck.

piecesparts · 05-30-2006, 10:39 AM

That blue and silver color is a standard S-10 color pattern from those days, I would imagine that a good Body shop could match it.

Prerunner1982 · 05-31-2006, 08:08 PM

Here is some things i found when i search using google..

http://www.gmphotostore.com/prodinfo...umber=53218887
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3348874
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/279888

NewKid · 06-01-2006, 12:09 PM

Thanks. we are on the S-10 forum and have had no luck finding 4x4 info or RPO codes from that site either. Not too much info on this truck. not sure yet if it has the np 207 or the np205 because it is rated as a half ton heavy duty with tow hooks and all. since the truck has the 20 gallon tank we thought maybe we could add the 13 gallon for extra fuel. the room is there under the end of the bed. plus thinking about putting a V-8 327 or 350 in with the th350 or the 700r4 with overdrive. we have a 327 from a 68 c-10 with the canister oil filter 3914678 and forged crankshaft 4672X. not sure of the condition yet because we are trying to keep it one peice until we decide to rebuild it. the 350m that we have is in the 84 gmc vandura with the 4 bolt mains. the body on the van is a ### and that is why we thought of maybe using that engine. just a note to all this, we don't want to change anything until we are sure that it isn't the last type of truck on the planet. that is why we would like to know bout how many of the 4x4 durangos were made. thanks to ALL.

Jonboy · 06-01-2006, 12:30 PM

It's not a 205. There should be an ID tag on the transfer case somewhere. The Durango was a trim level on the early S10's. Check with your paint jobber to match the colors on the truck. There are a few companies that make S10 V8 swap kits. I think you will have to change the oil pan to get it to clear the crossmember.

Chevrolet4x4s · 06-02-2006, 11:47 PM

My uncle used to have one of the s10 durangos several years ago but i donot remember if it had a bodylift or not I was probally 7 or 8 at the time
Shane

05-29-2006, 02:01 PM	#1
NewKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OCEAN SHORES WASHINGOTN Posts: 57	S-10 Durango Good Morning to all. At one time I think that I might have asked this question before. But I don't think that I posted a picture of it at the time. So I will try to post a jpg. Does anyone know anything about this truck? This is a 1984 S-10 extended cab 4x4 Durango with the factory body lift. We are trying to rebuild it. We have a new interior so far. We can't find any paint codes or RPO stickers anywhere. WE have a general idea because of the serial number but that is about it. any info would be appreciated. Like how many were made and what the original color might be. Thanks to all. Attached Images __________________ 83 GMC Vandura 1 Ton 84 Chevy S-10 4x4 Durango 84 Ford 1 ton Cargo van Last edited by NewKid; 05-29-2006 at 02:05 PM.

05-29-2006, 03:51 PM	#2
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: S-10 Durango Is there a sticker in the glove box that gives a large amount of two letter and number codes. In the middle of all that is the paint numbers. Just by chance is there a metal tag on the firewall by the brake booster that has numbers on it--the paint code could be there. GM made a vehicle that was called the "DURANGO"--and I thought Chrysler was the only ones that did that.

05-29-2006, 04:13 PM	#3
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: S-10 Durango That is a new one on me too. And a factory body lift to boot. Them sneaky devils been holden out on us. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

05-29-2006, 04:28 PM	#4
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: S-10 Durango Maybe a S10 blazer?

05-29-2006, 06:58 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: S-10 Durango no, not a blazer, it was an option on the pickups... lift and bigger tires.. I have even seen on with a rollbar but no sure if that was factory or not. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

05-29-2006, 07:05 PM	#6
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: S-10 Durango Huh,never heard of it,so it does have a factory body lift.

05-29-2006, 08:51 PM	#7
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	Re: S-10 Durango mine is a s-10 tahoe, not much difference, there is a forum for us s-10 guys too, google it! Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

05-30-2006, 10:23 AM	#8
NewKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OCEAN SHORES WASHINGOTN Posts: 57	Re: S-10 Durango Good morning. No, There isn't anything in the clove box or firewall. We have had this truck for 9 years and have looked everywhere for I.D. with no luck. I think someone laid it on its right side and tried there best to fix it. We have a new door for that side and will be looking for a fender. There looked like there was a roll bar in the bed but it was taken out long before we got it. I am going to have to weld up the holes and some of the rust spots. But a fairly clean truck. __________________ 83 GMC Vandura 1 Ton 84 Chevy S-10 4x4 Durango 84 Ford 1 ton Cargo van Last edited by NewKid; 05-30-2006 at 10:44 AM.

05-30-2006, 10:39 AM	#9
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: S-10 Durango That blue and silver color is a standard S-10 color pattern from those days, I would imagine that a good Body shop could match it.

05-31-2006, 08:08 PM	#10
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	Re: S-10 Durango Here is some things i found when i search using google.. http://www.gmphotostore.com/prodinfo...umber=53218887 http://www.s10forum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3348874 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/279888 __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

06-01-2006, 12:09 PM	#11
NewKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OCEAN SHORES WASHINGOTN Posts: 57	Re: S-10 Durango Thanks. we are on the S-10 forum and have had no luck finding 4x4 info or RPO codes from that site either. Not too much info on this truck. not sure yet if it has the np 207 or the np205 because it is rated as a half ton heavy duty with tow hooks and all. since the truck has the 20 gallon tank we thought maybe we could add the 13 gallon for extra fuel. the room is there under the end of the bed. plus thinking about putting a V-8 327 or 350 in with the th350 or the 700r4 with overdrive. we have a 327 from a 68 c-10 with the canister oil filter 3914678 and forged crankshaft 4672X. not sure of the condition yet because we are trying to keep it one peice until we decide to rebuild it. the 350m that we have is in the 84 gmc vandura with the 4 bolt mains. the body on the van is a ### and that is why we thought of maybe using that engine. just a note to all this, we don't want to change anything until we are sure that it isn't the last type of truck on the planet. that is why we would like to know bout how many of the 4x4 durangos were made. thanks to ALL. __________________ 83 GMC Vandura 1 Ton 84 Chevy S-10 4x4 Durango 84 Ford 1 ton Cargo van Last edited by NewKid; 06-01-2006 at 12:30 PM.

06-01-2006, 12:30 PM	#12
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: S-10 Durango It's not a 205. There should be an ID tag on the transfer case somewhere. The Durango was a trim level on the early S10's. Check with your paint jobber to match the colors on the truck. There are a few companies that make S10 V8 swap kits. I think you will have to change the oil pan to get it to clear the crossmember. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

06-02-2006, 11:47 PM	#13
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: S-10 Durango My uncle used to have one of the s10 durangos several years ago but i donot remember if it had a bodylift or not I was probally 7 or 8 at the time Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327



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