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b00sted · 03-23-2009, 01:39 PM

I have a chance to get an S-10 chassis from the local scrap yard...

It is a regular cab short bed...

What chassis do I need to do my swap.. My truck is a 53 shortbed... We this one they have work? Also what else do I need with it.. I know the trans mount.. Steering colum?

They want $250 for it.. And it will come the way I ask for it...

b00sted · 03-23-2009, 04:48 PM

no one?

54 jimmy · 03-23-2009, 05:28 PM

regular cab long beb is what you want. it is the easiest to do this swap.

b00sted · 03-23-2009, 05:29 PM

both of the ones he has is short beds...

chevy49 · 03-23-2009, 06:07 PM

it will work you just have to cut the frame and make it longer.

57ExtCab · 03-23-2009, 07:20 PM

Is that a good idea when you can just wait and find the one you really need.(2 splices to weld) Just me but I dont like what I see most the guys do in the bed.. Making it so shallow. Is there any thing that can be done that still gives you a good box?

But then again the Wife could be RIGHT:

" Just cause I drink alot of BUD that dosn't make me WISER"

sgtusmc · 03-23-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 57ExtCab

Is that a good idea when you can just wait and find the one you really need.(2 splices to weld) Just me but I dont like what I see most the guys do in the bed.. Making it so shallow. Is there any thing that can be done that still gives you a good box?

But then again the Wife could be RIGHT:

" Just cause I drink alot of BUD that dosn't make me WISER"

The s10 reg cab long bed frame works well. If you don't want a shallow bed you can mount it 5-6" off the frame and you will have a stock looking bed. Now if you plan to lower it with a stock looking bed...good luck, you will never get it down in the weeds. Now, If you don't mind a shallow box and your plans are to get it in the weeds with very little suspension mods and a nice ride you can mount the bed and cab 3-3.5" off the frame. With an s10 frame you can't get em both.

jeffs51chevy · 03-24-2009, 08:42 AM

Definetly, go with the reg cab long box. You will be doing enough of the "making it work" thing with the rest of the truck. Start with the correct wheelbase, and that's one less headache/project. The ride height is directly in proportion to the depth of the bed. As stated before, you can't get both without either serious rebuilding the rear frame rails, or mounting everything higher off the frame.

As for what to take from the s-10, take everything. You can use the steering column and wheel, the brake and mastercylinder, and the gas pedal. I would go as far as cuting out the trany tunnel and gas filler door just in case. I have the hinge brakets from the tailgate - don't know if I'm going to use them - but I salvaged them just in case. You can also use the wiring and harness if you choose. I've even see a guy use the door latches from the s-10, but my skills are nowhere near that level. If you have the space, keep as much of the s-10 as you can for as long as you can, because it has a lot of useful parts that with a little modification, can be made to work with the AD trucks. Once you get it all put together, then you can go back through and start spending monies on the shinny stuff and upgrades. - Jeff

03-23-2009, 01:39 PM	#1
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	S-10 swappers I need your help... I have a chance to get an S-10 chassis from the local scrap yard... It is a regular cab short bed... What chassis do I need to do my swap.. My truck is a 53 shortbed... We this one they have work? Also what else do I need with it.. I know the trans mount.. Steering colum? They want $250 for it.. And it will come the way I ask for it... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-23-2009, 04:48 PM	#2
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: S-10 swappers I need your help... no one? __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-23-2009, 05:28 PM	#3
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: S-10 swappers I need your help... regular cab long beb is what you want. it is the easiest to do this swap. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

03-23-2009, 05:29 PM	#4
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: S-10 swappers I need your help... both of the ones he has is short beds... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon. Last edited by b00sted; 03-23-2009 at 05:29 PM.

03-23-2009, 06:07 PM	#5
chevy49 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: coal city indiana Posts: 159	Re: S-10 swappers I need your help... it will work you just have to cut the frame and make it longer.

03-23-2009, 07:20 PM	#6
57ExtCab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cedar Hill Missouri Posts: 46	Re: S-10 swappers I need your help... Is that a good idea when you can just wait and find the one you really need.(2 splices to weld) Just me but I dont like what I see most the guys do in the bed.. Making it so shallow. Is there any thing that can be done that still gives you a good box? But then again the Wife could be RIGHT: " Just cause I drink alot of BUD that dosn't make me WISER"

03-24-2009, 08:42 AM	#8
jeffs51chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: caldwell, idaho Posts: 132	Re: S-10 swappers I need your help... Definetly, go with the reg cab long box. You will be doing enough of the "making it work" thing with the rest of the truck. Start with the correct wheelbase, and that's one less headache/project. The ride height is directly in proportion to the depth of the bed. As stated before, you can't get both without either serious rebuilding the rear frame rails, or mounting everything higher off the frame. As for what to take from the s-10, take everything. You can use the steering column and wheel, the brake and mastercylinder, and the gas pedal. I would go as far as cuting out the trany tunnel and gas filler door just in case. I have the hinge brakets from the tailgate - don't know if I'm going to use them - but I salvaged them just in case. You can also use the wiring and harness if you choose. I've even see a guy use the door latches from the s-10, but my skills are nowhere near that level. If you have the space, keep as much of the s-10 as you can for as long as you can, because it has a lot of useful parts that with a little modification, can be made to work with the AD trucks. Once you get it all put together, then you can go back through and start spending monies on the shinny stuff and upgrades. - Jeff

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