Got a 53 & a S-10, now just need to do the "swap" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-27-2008, 06:32 PM

I picked up this 53 locally here last night for $440. She's a little on the rusty side, and has a Flintstones floor. But, it does have the most sought after option of all....a clear title.

I bought the 87 S-10 2WD for the frame, and the 84 4x4 for the rearend. Got them from the same guy, both for $600. I've had them sitting around waiting to find the AD.

I probably won't start on this project until September at the earliest. I need to finish up the body/paint work on my 63 & 64 first. Plus this will give me more time to think about which S-10 swap kit to get; AD Engineering, ez chassis swap, or maybe Optikal's kit when he starts selling them.

I kinda hate to cut up the 2WD. I drove it home (about 7 miles) and it runs/drives great. Pretty nice little truck. I may look around for another 2WD and keep this one for farm use. Right now I use a Harley Davidson golf cart on my property to mend fences. But, maybe I'll use the 87 and sell the golf cart.

entourageguy · 03-27-2008, 07:16 PM

Good start to another project. And look he posted pictures as well...

49S10 · 03-27-2008, 08:34 PM

Looks like you made some good deals. Have a good time with the swap. And, that one S10 does look a little too good to pull apart.

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-27-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 49S10

And, that one S10 does look a little too good to pull apart.

I know, that's what I'm thinking. New battery, alternator, front brake pads. Plus, it's a 4 speed, and I was really looking for a 5 speed S-10 to kill two birds with one stone. I'd like to have a 5 speed (even though it won't be world-class in a S-10) to put into my 64 which is now late model carbed stock 350 with the '64's 3 on-the-tree. I may keep looking for another donor. Plus, now I have 9 pickups (my wife keeps track) and I hate odd numbers.....yup 10 sounds 'bout right.

55dude · 03-29-2008, 12:55 PM

best death for a s10 is to be "put under" a AD truck!

51 68CHEVY · 03-31-2008, 06:05 AM

would you be interested in selling the mustang fastback anytime soon

Stepside65 · 03-31-2008, 08:29 AM

me likey. at least you got the right idea. Finish the two "important" trucks first.

jp

63 & 64 Bowties · 04-01-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 51 68CHEVY

would you be interested in selling the mustang fastback anytime soon

That's this summer's project. I bought it just like it is, real solid and rebuilt 289 in it. It's all complete. Hopefully, depending on the economy, it'll be a 15k car when finished.

03-27-2008, 06:32 PM	#1
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Got a 53 & a S-10, now just need to do the "swap" I picked up this 53 locally here last night for $440. She's a little on the rusty side, and has a Flintstones floor. But, it does have the most sought after option of all....a clear title. I bought the 87 S-10 2WD for the frame, and the 84 4x4 for the rearend. Got them from the same guy, both for $600. I've had them sitting around waiting to find the AD. I probably won't start on this project until September at the earliest. I need to finish up the body/paint work on my 63 & 64 first. Plus this will give me more time to think about which S-10 swap kit to get; AD Engineering, ez chassis swap, or maybe Optikal's kit when he starts selling them. I kinda hate to cut up the 2WD. I drove it home (about 7 miles) and it runs/drives great. Pretty nice little truck. I may look around for another 2WD and keep this one for farm use. Right now I use a Harley Davidson golf cart on my property to mend fences. But, maybe I'll use the 87 and sell the golf cart. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

03-27-2008, 07:16 PM	#2
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Got a 53 & a S-10, now just need to do the "swap" Good start to another project. And look he posted pictures as well... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

03-27-2008, 08:34 PM	#3
49S10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 23	Re: Got a 53 & a S-10, now just need to do the "swap" Looks like you made some good deals. Have a good time with the swap. And, that one S10 does look a little too good to pull apart.

03-29-2008, 12:55 PM	#5
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Got a 53 & a S-10, now just need to do the "swap" best death for a s10 is to be "put under" a AD truck!

03-31-2008, 06:05 AM	#6
51 68CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ATCO N.J. Posts: 536	Re: Got a 53 & a S-10, now just need to do the "swap" would you be interested in selling the mustang fastback anytime soon

03-31-2008, 08:29 AM	#7
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Got a 53 & a S-10, now just need to do the "swap" me likey. at least you got the right idea. Finish the two "important" trucks first. jp __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

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