Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steve@OldSub.com · 03-14-2010, 02:00 AM

I spent an hour searching every way I could think of to find a thread I'm sure I saw here where someone put a big block in an AD truck mounted on an S-10 frame. But I did not find it.

Does anyone remember that thread or know who built a truck on an S-10 with a big block?

I'd sure appreciate any help. I want to look carefully at any pictures and read about whatever issues are involved.

cajundragger · 03-14-2010, 11:52 AM

steering is going to be an issue.

pgf545 · 03-15-2010, 06:56 PM

I am doing a big block 52 but not on an S-10. I did the Mustang 2 route. It is very tight but i am getting it. Let me know if i can help you in anyway.

Bernie

BBEEP · 03-16-2010, 01:10 PM

My 48 GMC with an original frame has a 396 and fits pretty well. The S-10 is narrower, I wouldn't recommend a big block in one. And I'm a huge fan of big blocks!

Steve@OldSub.com · 03-17-2010, 12:29 AM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm sure I saw a thread about someone putting a big block in an S-10 based '47 to '54. Apparently no one who has read this thread remembers seeing that and who it might have been?

The width does not worry me, I'll must mount the motor a little higher. From a strength standpoint the S-10 frame is made of stout enough stuff it will be okay in my intended use. I think I'll break axles long before anything else bends or breaks.

Dan Bowles · 03-17-2010, 06:10 PM

Don't you have ENOUGH projects??

Actually, Steve, I joined this forum when I was searching something along this line because for our 1 ton panel we have a 402/TH440. Of course, I couldn't find it again either!!

Steve@OldSub.com · 03-18-2010, 11:37 PM

Dan I have seven or eight projects mapped out for the future. I just may have to live 100 years to finish them all...

This one is pretty high on my list and likely to be finished early in the process. Plan is to push the 1-ton project out of the shop to do this one, and then return to the 1-ton. But I've got less than a week and then everything is on hold till August or later.

texas56 · 03-23-2010, 11:54 AM

I thought about a BBC in mine, the only headers I found that might work are the Expensive Lemmons headers. Like mentioned above, the headers and steering will be biggest issue.

Dan Bowles · 03-23-2010, 01:01 PM

A week? Plenty of time...er...some of us had better get over to help you push stuff out of the way. Maybe onto a trailer...towards Michigan...or something like that!

Steve@OldSub.com · 03-27-2010, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Bowles

Maybe onto a trailer...

The most important ones are locked up inside. My trailer actually has one on it, but hopefully its stashed where no one with evil intent will spot it...

Tomorrow morning my radiation starts and I won't be allowed to go home for three to four months so all truck projects (or at least all of mine) are on hold till July maybe August.

Dan Bowles · 03-27-2010, 09:09 PM

I hope you at least have internet and can give updates! Feel great, soon!

rjs53 · 03-27-2010, 11:56 PM

get well soon

let us know how your doing.

NONHOG · 03-28-2010, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Bowles

I hope you at least have internet and can give updates! Feel great, soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjs53

get well soon

let us know how your doing.

In case you have not seen it here is a thread that has a link to Steves progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389761

BigBlocksRule · 03-29-2010, 07:35 AM

Good luck, Steve, hope all goes well.

That's waaaay too long to be stuck thinking about your projects. Lord only knows what they'll morph into - happens with mine all the time!

03-14-2010, 02:00 AM	#1
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? I spent an hour searching every way I could think of to find a thread I'm sure I saw here where someone put a big block in an AD truck mounted on an S-10 frame. But I did not find it. Does anyone remember that thread or know who built a truck on an S-10 with a big block? I'd sure appreciate any help. I want to look carefully at any pictures and read about whatever issues are involved. __________________ '55 1st GMC Suburban - '54 GMC 1-ton trailer puller (in process) - '54 GMC 1-ton Hydra-Matic - '47 Chevy AD COE and lots more rusty old iron. Steve@OldSub.com OldSub.com . MaxwellGarage.com . OldGasTowRigs.com

03-14-2010, 11:52 AM	#2
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? steering is going to be an issue.

03-15-2010, 06:56 PM	#3
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? I am doing a big block 52 but not on an S-10. I did the Mustang 2 route. It is very tight but i am getting it. Let me know if i can help you in anyway. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

03-16-2010, 01:10 PM	#4
BBEEP Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EUGENE, OREGON Posts: 504	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? My 48 GMC with an original frame has a 396 and fits pretty well. The S-10 is narrower, I wouldn't recommend a big block in one. And I'm a huge fan of big blocks! __________________ 48 GMC Panel Sold 12-14-15 52 White/Chevrolet School Bus 52 GMC Burb/Envoy Meld 61 Impala Wagon SOLD BARRETT JACKSON SCOTTSDALE 1-18-13 67 c/10 SOLD 2012 71 SS454 77 c/20 Sold 11-11-15 08 TBSS The Wife's car!! 50 GMC School Bus SOLD 11-7-10 29 FD Delivery (Chevy powered) SOLD 11-4-11 53 GMC 630 Firetruck/Ramp Truck**

03-17-2010, 12:29 AM	#5
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm sure I saw a thread about someone putting a big block in an S-10 based '47 to '54. Apparently no one who has read this thread remembers seeing that and who it might have been? The width does not worry me, I'll must mount the motor a little higher. From a strength standpoint the S-10 frame is made of stout enough stuff it will be okay in my intended use. I think I'll break axles long before anything else bends or breaks. __________________ '55 1st GMC Suburban - '54 GMC 1-ton trailer puller (in process) - '54 GMC 1-ton Hydra-Matic - '47 Chevy AD COE and lots more rusty old iron. Steve@OldSub.com OldSub.com . MaxwellGarage.com . OldGasTowRigs.com

03-17-2010, 06:10 PM	#6
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? Don't you have ENOUGH projects?? Actually, Steve, I joined this forum when I was searching something along this line because for our 1 ton panel we have a 402/TH440. Of course, I couldn't find it again either!!

03-18-2010, 11:37 PM	#7
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? Dan I have seven or eight projects mapped out for the future. I just may have to live 100 years to finish them all... This one is pretty high on my list and likely to be finished early in the process. Plan is to push the 1-ton project out of the shop to do this one, and then return to the 1-ton. But I've got less than a week and then everything is on hold till August or later. __________________ '55 1st GMC Suburban - '54 GMC 1-ton trailer puller (in process) - '54 GMC 1-ton Hydra-Matic - '47 Chevy AD COE and lots more rusty old iron. Steve@OldSub.com OldSub.com . MaxwellGarage.com . OldGasTowRigs.com

03-23-2010, 11:54 AM	#8
texas56 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dickinson Texas Posts: 286	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? I thought about a BBC in mine, the only headers I found that might work are the Expensive Lemmons headers. Like mentioned above, the headers and steering will be biggest issue. __________________ 1955 First Series Thriftmaster Blown 355 TH400, S10 Chassis,narrowed 9 Inch rear, air ride, 4 wheel disc brakes, 20s and 22s,

03-23-2010, 01:01 PM	#9
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? A week? Plenty of time...er...some of us had better get over to help you push stuff out of the way. Maybe onto a trailer...towards Michigan...or something like that!

03-27-2010, 09:09 PM	#11
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? I hope you at least have internet and can give updates! Feel great, soon!

03-27-2010, 11:56 PM	#12
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? get well soon let us know how your doing.

03-29-2010, 07:35 AM	#14
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Big block powered 47 - 54 on an S-10? Good luck, Steve, hope all goes well. That's waaaay too long to be stuck thinking about your projects. Lord only knows what they'll morph into - happens with mine all the time!



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