55-1 S-10 Chassis Swap

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Here goes this is my 55 first series build so don't be in no big hurry to see it finished I'm giving my self 1 year to finish it I'm trying to do it in stages setting little goals as I go so every time I complete a task I feel like I have accomplished something so can stay motivated it is going on an S-10 frame I am using the E-Z chassis swap kit wich is already welded on the frame, and the cab floor has been replaced by Dave at the Hollister Road Co. in Houston Tx. who also did a thread on here about the Absolute floor pans I used So now I want to re-assemble the truck make sure everything fits like it should then tear it back apart and paint the frame and paint inside the cab and inner fenders and some where along the way find an engine and trans shooting for an Ls engine so stayed tuned and see how it goes and ps I'm just now figuring out how to post pics it's a slow process for me so cross your fingers an hope a picture shows up on this post this the day I bought it home

[av8tr33337]

Welcome. Can't wait to see more.

[oldman3]

Ready to see more, saw the floor being done, nice job...Jim

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Here is a pic cutting off old mounts from s-10 frame

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And another of the E-Z mounts bolted to the frame they are now welded on

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Finally an update borrowed some wheels to try and see what fits got my 5.3 sitting in the other part of the shop. And _as Monkey was in town a couple weeks ago they bought a wrecked car from a buddy of mine for and up coming episode (not supposed to talk about it until after it's been on TV) I can say I don't have the same opinon about the show as I did before I got to hang out while filming. There for I will keep that opinon to my self until that episode comes out. But back to the truck I hope to work on it some next week

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Got my motor on the engine stand now to clean it up, does anyone know how to post from a Galaxy s5 it would be a little easier I think to do it straight from my phone

[910506chevy]

Gonna keep an eye on this thread. Just picked up a 50 and looking for S10 frame now and looks like the E-Z is the best way to go. Did you use the 2" drop kit? Also have a 5.3 for mine..Keep us posted on info and pix!

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Cleaned up my 5.3 a little yesterday and wouldn't you know it my pressure washer wants to act up just wasn't putting out a lot of pressure, once I get that worked out I will finish it up. And 910506Chevy I used the 2 inch drop from E-Z nice kit I would change a few things if I where to go the S-10 route again

[tlorber]

I'm subscribed-since I'm doing the same build-but with AD engineering. I couldn't tell if you have a Chevy or GMC? Just curious. Those wheels look great on the truck.

I also noticed that Gas Monkey's logo is a Chimpanzee. I guess Gas Chimp didn't have the same ring to it. The show is mildly entertaining but it has gotten away from the fabrication (his fab guy is actually pretty talented) and into the verbal banter BS.

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I did not notice how bad my passenger side was rusted anybody have a lead on where I could find another chrome one don't wanna put new rubber or glass in this one

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This is from last week got my 4x4 rear end and a Hydroboost master cyclinder I'm moving along slowly but surely I will try to get some more pic's in a little while

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And a pic of me putting the bed back on the painted frame, still waiting on the tubular upper control arms and I still have to paint the Bell Tech spindles, and I think I'm gonna run these Monte Carlo SS rims I found in My Moms garage when I was look for a set of aluminum slots that I though were in their

[CaliforniaDaddy]

Looks good man!!!

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Decided to go ahead and paint my dropped spindles today since the shop was still warm after finishing the wrap on the van in the back ground, tubular upper control arms made it in yesterday I'm so ready to put the front end togeather but I got another wrap coming in Tuesday, but that's just more parts money

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Day started out good got my front end put back together with dropped spindels and up graded brakes dual piston calipers from 98 up 4 door blazer was gonna put slotted rotors but it looks like someone put brand new brakes on the blazer before they wrecked it, so I guess I will wait till they wear out or I get some extra $$

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Then my day went south my motor mount combination ain't working out so well and NAPA is not open on Sunday so I'm at a stand still till tomorrow, was gonna put my cab back on today but the motor is sitting to high and I don't wanna take a chance on denting the bottom of the cab

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More parts, went to the wrecking yard yesterday to get the bolt that holds my gas tank in place, the old one was rusted and had to be cut off, and I noticed on the s 10 I was getting the bolt from, had a frame stiffiner and I looked further and it had a rear sway bar so that meant it had the ZQ8 suspension pakage, so I got the front springs, rear springs, and quick ratio steering box OH Yeah, so it should sit another inch or so lower then it does now, and a whole lot less than after market parts would go for

[MIKESAD50]

Will be watching this build.
Do you have a link to the absolute floor pan kit?
I just ordered floor kit from them today.

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I think if you search 55-1 floor replacement absolute sheetmetal it should show up

[MIKESAD50]

I did and thanks, got off my lazy A$$ and searched it.
Great info in the link

[918733]

Glad you found it I can barely post a pic I don't know how to add a link to something

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Well I wanna call it a set back and in a way it is, but it is a good excuse to get the motor I really would rather have, it will just take me a little longer to get my guages

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Merry Christmas hope I don't offend anyone by saying that, Well we do Christmas with all the family this evening, and my wife and daughter in the morning, and after that I get some shop time I'm hoping to at least get my ZQ8 leaf springs put in, haven't had a lot of time to work on the truck lately, I feel really blessed I feel like I have accomplished a lot, even with all of life's set backs, So everyone Have a Great Christmas

[oldman3]

Merry Christmas back at ya!!!...Jim