i'm about to start my s10 swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

junkman1jmc · 02-15-2009, 02:06 PM

yeah, the tags on my s10 are expired.so it's time to start. my title came in on my project truck and it is a 1948 gmc 1/2 ton lwb. i don't know where to start .i guess i need to pull the runnin boards and go from there. i will try to post pics along the way. wish me luck this is my first old truck project.

junkman1jmc · 02-15-2009, 02:14 PM

you can see some photos on my myspace page listed below.if you want add me as a friend.

OrrieG · 02-15-2009, 02:23 PM

Welcome, take some time to look at the build threads on S10 swaps, especially towards the end when some discuss changes they would made. I have done this on my 59 build and found many good ideas that saved me time and money. Keep us posted with pictures....

junkman1jmc · 02-15-2009, 02:30 PM

thanks for yhe advise

sgtusmc · 02-15-2009, 04:15 PM

It's not that hard if you have the room. I'd start with the s10 strip it, get rid of all the sheet metal first to give you room. You might wanna keep a door incase you need sheet metal down the road. I don't know what your budget is, but you can use everything, engine,tranny,wiring,heating,A/C (if you have it) I buy a box of 5/16 bolts & nuts corse threads. Do a search for mongo's garage (Shows how to do the swap) If you need any close up pics let me know. I wish you luck man.

iokua80 · 02-17-2009, 04:43 PM

Good luck on your build. It took me about 4 to 4 1/2 months to do mine. If you have any questions just get up with me. My email is iokua80@yahoo.com. i don't get on this much anymore but I check my email often. Here's a pic of mine.

Let me know if I can help in any way.
Later,
Josh

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-18-2009, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iokua80

Good luck on your build. It took me about 4 to 4 1/2 months to do mine. If you have any questions just get up with me. My email is iokua80@yahoo.com. i don't get on this much anymore but I check my email often. Here's a pic of mine.

Let me know if I can help in any way.
Later,
Josh

I love your truck Josh, you don't have any build pics do you?

iokua80 · 02-19-2009, 03:33 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=iokua80

Here's a link to my build page. If you have any questions, just ask.
Later,
Josh

junkman1jmc · 02-23-2009, 08:04 PM

i got the bed ready to come off. i tried to get the runnin boards off but i gonna have to cut some bolts off from underneath them. i post pics when i take some.

junkman1jmc · 03-01-2009, 10:58 AM

well started to fix the door latch on the drivers door. it won't latch.so i started taking the screws out of it . i don't know how the latch comes out it looks like the window track is in the way. can some one tell me how it comes out??? i got 6 inches of snow last night so i can't work on it today.

junkman1jmc · 03-09-2009, 10:37 PM

got the bed off today. the front cap is almost ready to come off. i still can't get the drivers side latch out so the door won't stay shut. i need to replace it but can't get it out. someone please help. my computer won't let me post pics right now when i get it fixed i'll post some updates

junkman1jmc · 03-11-2009, 08:35 PM

i can't get pictures to upload so here's a link to my photobucket
http://http://s247.photobucket.com/a...new%20project/

02-15-2009, 02:06 PM	#1
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	i'm about to start my s10 swap yeah, the tags on my s10 are expired.so it's time to start. my title came in on my project truck and it is a 1948 gmc 1/2 ton lwb. i don't know where to start .i guess i need to pull the runnin boards and go from there. i will try to post pics along the way. wish me luck this is my first old truck project.

02-15-2009, 02:14 PM	#2
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: i'm about to start my s10 swap you can see some photos on my myspace page listed below.if you want add me as a friend.

02-15-2009, 02:23 PM	#3
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: i'm about to start my s10 swap Welcome, take some time to look at the build threads on S10 swaps, especially towards the end when some discuss changes they would made. I have done this on my 59 build and found many good ideas that saved me time and money. Keep us posted with pictures.... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

02-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#4
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: i'm about to start my s10 swap thanks for yhe advise

02-15-2009, 04:15 PM	#5
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: i'm about to start my s10 swap It's not that hard if you have the room. I'd start with the s10 strip it, get rid of all the sheet metal first to give you room. You might wanna keep a door incase you need sheet metal down the road. I don't know what your budget is, but you can use everything, engine,tranny,wiring,heating,A/C (if you have it) I buy a box of 5/16 bolts & nuts corse threads. Do a search for mongo's garage (Shows how to do the swap) If you need any close up pics let me know. I wish you luck man. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

02-17-2009, 04:43 PM	#6
iokua80 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sylva NC Posts: 92	Re: i'm about to start my s10 swap Good luck on your build. It took me about 4 to 4 1/2 months to do mine. If you have any questions just get up with me. My email is iokua80@yahoo.com. i don't get on this much anymore but I check my email often. Here's a pic of mine. Let me know if I can help in any way. Later, Josh

02-19-2009, 03:33 PM	#8
iokua80 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sylva NC Posts: 92	Re: i'm about to start my s10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=iokua80 Here's a link to my build page. If you have any questions, just ask. Later, Josh

02-23-2009, 08:04 PM	#9
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: i'm about to start my s10 swap i got the bed ready to come off. i tried to get the runnin boards off but i gonna have to cut some bolts off from underneath them. i post pics when i take some.

03-01-2009, 10:58 AM	#10
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: i'm about to start my s10 swap well started to fix the door latch on the drivers door. it won't latch.so i started taking the screws out of it . i don't know how the latch comes out it looks like the window track is in the way. can some one tell me how it comes out??? i got 6 inches of snow last night so i can't work on it today.

03-09-2009, 10:37 PM	#11
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: i'm about to start my s10 swap got the bed off today. the front cap is almost ready to come off. i still can't get the drivers side latch out so the door won't stay shut. i need to replace it but can't get it out. someone please help. my computer won't let me post pics right now when i get it fixed i'll post some updates

03-11-2009, 08:35 PM	#12
junkman1jmc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: memphis tn Posts: 92	Re: i'm about to start my s10 swap i can't get pictures to upload so here's a link to my photobucket http://http://s247.photobucket.com/a...new%20project/



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