S-10 frame swaps
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The extended cab S-10 (Chevy's first extended cab pickup) rode on a new 122.9-inch wheelbase with 14.5 inches of that being added to the cab length. Jump seats in the back could accommodate passengers for short trips, though they had to squeeze themselves in through the two doors and past the front seats to get there. The longer wheelbase also helped the S-10 ride even better than before. | The extended cab S-10 (Chevy's first extended cab pickup) rode on a new 122.9-inch wheelbase with 14.5 inches of that being added to the cab length. Jump seats in the back could accommodate passengers for short trips, though they had to squeeze themselves in through the two doors and past the front seats to get there. The longer wheelbase also helped the S-10 ride even better than before. | ||
| − | This is what we're talking about: [[Image:0605kc_02_1982_chevy_s10_frame_z.jpg| | + | This is what we're talking about: [[Image:0605kc_02_1982_chevy_s10_frame_z.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Extended cab S-10 pickup frame.]] |
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How do you tell them apart? Easy. The Shortbed has a standard cab and a one piece driveshaft, the Ext Cab has the ext cab (obviously) and a two piece driveshaft. The one you want is the 2WD Longbed, it has a standard cab and a two piece driveshaft. Try to get one that is 1989 or newer with the 2.8 or 4.3 V6 with an automatic transmission. If not, any S-10 2WD Longbed from 1982 on will work. | How do you tell them apart? Easy. The Shortbed has a standard cab and a one piece driveshaft, the Ext Cab has the ext cab (obviously) and a two piece driveshaft. The one you want is the 2WD Longbed, it has a standard cab and a two piece driveshaft. Try to get one that is 1989 or newer with the 2.8 or 4.3 V6 with an automatic transmission. If not, any S-10 2WD Longbed from 1982 on will work. | ||
| − | WARNING: Stay away from the S-10 | + | WARNING: Stay away from the S-10 Blazer! The wheelbase is 100" 2dr and 108" 4dr. They also sit 6"-8" higher. |
[[Wheelbase, track width, and differential measurements|Track]] (wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface) is 56" front and 55 rear. Frame is 32" wide at the front and 34" wide at the rear. Frame is 3" wide and between 3" and 5" high at key stress points. Frame is boxed from the front to midway of the length, that would put it at just behind the door. Comes stock with power steering, power disc brakes, IFS, newer ones come with 4 wheel disc brakes. | [[Wheelbase, track width, and differential measurements|Track]] (wheel mounting surface to wheel mounting surface) is 56" front and 55 rear. Frame is 32" wide at the front and 34" wide at the rear. Frame is 3" wide and between 3" and 5" high at key stress points. Frame is boxed from the front to midway of the length, that would put it at just behind the door. Comes stock with power steering, power disc brakes, IFS, newer ones come with 4 wheel disc brakes. | ||
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===Where to shorten the frame=== | ===Where to shorten the frame=== | ||
The picture below shows where the frame can be shortened to accommodate the body of your swap. | The picture below shows where the frame can be shortened to accommodate the body of your swap. | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Swap suggestions== |
*[http://www.v8s10.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5642 Big block Chevy swapped into an S-10]. | *[http://www.v8s10.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5642 Big block Chevy swapped into an S-10]. | ||
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*[http://www.geocities.com/lakota_circle_dancer/swap1.html '48-'52 Ford F1/F2/F3 pickups]. | *[http://www.geocities.com/lakota_circle_dancer/swap1.html '48-'52 Ford F1/F2/F3 pickups]. | ||
| + | *[http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=294539 '51 Chevy Pickup]. | ||
| + | *[http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/jj310/rhondayou/ ’53 GMC pickup]. | ||
| + | *[http://home.comcast.net/~hjgould/ '41 Willys Coupe build up]. | ||
| + | *[http://rides.webshots.com/album/559148615VegaUV '51 Chevy 1/2 T frame swap with lots of pictures]. | ||
| + | *[http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514965&highlight=41+46+chevy+truck&page=3 '41-1946 Chevy Truck Picture Thread] at HAMB. | ||
*'40s K-Series International pickups. | *'40s K-Series International pickups. | ||
*'49 Chevy Fleetline. | *'49 Chevy Fleetline. | ||
| − | *'49-'51 | + | *'49-'51 Ford (shoebox). |
*'40 Chevy pickup. | *'40 Chevy pickup. | ||
*40 Ford 1/2 ton pickup. | *40 Ford 1/2 ton pickup. | ||
*'51 Henry J. | *'51 Henry J. | ||
*'42 Dodge pickup. | *'42 Dodge pickup. | ||
| − | * | + | *'47–'55 Chevy/GMC trucks, suburbans and panels. |
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