Re: You guessed it, 1950 s10 swap.
 

Great looking truck! I would change a thing. Just curious if you could give me a lenght of your lower 4-link arms (center of axle tube to center of front mounting bolt. I'm trying to rap-up my suspension work while in the proses of getting the title for my 55 1st ser. I don't want to tear the body off untill I have that title in my hand. Also what backspacing are you running front and rear on your wheels?

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Layedout,
Can I please get some specs on the steering column you used? Brand, length etc.
Your headers look like the same ones I bought, so I figure if your linkage clears, I should copy it. Did you move the steering hole in the firewall from the stock location?

Thanks for any input you can supply.

Re: You guessed it, 1950 s10 swap.
 

Awesome truck and great job on the build! Thanks for sharing it.

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The lower link bars are roughly 21.5 inches center hole to center axle. They are adjustable ends tho and can be changed. I also moved my front leaf spring perch back about 5 inches. Not sure on my back spacing 15x7 with s10 back spacing. I have spacers on front and 4x4 rear end.

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The steering column is an ebay one. I have no clue on how long it was. I think it was 46"?? Dont quote me tho. I moved the firewall hole down where it was in the floor part more. None of it in the wall portion. Also moved it over about an inch to the driver side to clear the headers better. I had to buy a couple joints and fab the linkage to make a turn around the headers anyway.

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Thanks for the info! Are you still using the small tank (13.3gal) that came with the s10 or did you move up to the 18gal tanks? Also what setup did you use for the fuel pump?

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Ok, thanks for the reply.

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Still using the stock s10 tank. The transmission took a dump on me. On the search for a rebuilt 4l60e now....

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sorry to hear about the trans. are you running a standalone harness for the trans?

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Im using the stock harness for everything

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right on, so with that are you only able to run the 60e? could you run an 80e?

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To use a 4l80e i would have to change the harness. Also the yoke is different and i would have to remake the trans crossmember. Then i would have to buy a shifter. Mine wouldnt go over a 4l80

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cool, good to know. haven't dove into that info yet.

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find your trans yet

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Looks great. I'm just getting started on my '51. What size are the tires?

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Layedout, did you have to cut the corvette coil cover to fit behind the alternator? I just picked up an alternator and it interferes with the plastic cover. I don't want to cut it if there is another way. Thanks!!

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Sorry I havent been on lately. Been busy with other projects and work. I have not got a trans for it yet. I am going to be getting one in Feb. (with taxes). The tire size is 205/75/r15

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Yes i had to cut the cover to fit....... sucked but had to do it.

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Right on. It seemed like that was the only way but I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. Thanks!

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Layedout- GREAT build and super informative. Thanks for being so willing to answer questions!

A couple for you when you have time:
I am assuming you used a long bed frame- why did you have to move the front leaf spring mount forward?
Did you go with the cantilever setup from low rider depot? Which bags? Anything else you would recommend with that kit? What bags did you use in the front? Did you burn it in, or just bolt it?
What air management system did you end up with?

What fuel pump did you end up using to make the LS motor have enough pressure?

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The leaf springs were moved backwards to keep them from dragging the ground.

I got the LRD 6 link with airlift 2700 bags

the front you want as big a bag as you can fit, i got 2600 in the back.

you have to cut the pocket in the front out and bolt in a cup. then bolt bag to the cup.

I got a fuel pump for a syclone that goes into the tank. Then i have a corvette fuel filter for a return.

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Awesome- thanks!
Did you have to do anything to the 6 link to adjust the wheelbase to get the wheels centered in the wells? How adjustable is the kit? Looks like you got it pretty well installed before getting the fenders placed- were you able to fine tune once installed?

Are you using drop spindles or was your body drop enough?

Are you going to put in a bed? Curious how much bed space you have left with the notch.

Did you go with a full management system or just manual adjustment and gauges?

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I set the suspension first because i knew the wheelbase of the 1950 was 115 roughly so i matched that with the s10 base, then i mounted the body to center the tires in the wheel well. The kit i got is pretty adjusatble as far as pinion angle, but the location is pretty much standard on the kit.

I do have drop spindles, not sure where it would sit without them. I would imagine having to notch the frame for tierods if i didnt have the spindles.

I started on a wood bed, but since i have thos fenders in there, the wood work was proving too much for my skill set. Gonna have to get some help there.

I basically built my own airride kit. I got the size tank i wanted, got an air zenith compressor. Then got accuair valve block. I used AVS digital gauges, and a AVS switch box. Just got the valve block to eliminate as many leak points as possible. Plus it was so easy.

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Thanks!

2" drop spindles?

Are you happy with having manual adjustment of your bags? I have heard that some guys have trouble keeping their tires wearing right since ride height always changes a little bit. Ever thought about having a management system with height sensors etc?

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They are 2 '' drop spindles.

I have had air ride on many vehicles and just come to expect premature tire wear. I got it aligned at a certain psi and try to get as close to that as i can. Seems to work well.

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Love that color with the slight patina. Did you pick up the body in that good condition, or did you body work it and do the paint/patina yourself?

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Nevermind. Went back and saw you picked it up off of the original owner. Great find.

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haha thanks man. I haven't done any body work except the floors and under carriage.

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If you dont mind me asking, how much did you have to give for the truck? I found a 49 in about as good condition in the same exact color, but they want way more than I want to spend just for the body.
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Thats nice, i paid more than i wanted to for mine. But it ran and the body was perfect. Only minor rust and the only floor rust was a flat piece that i welded in in like 10 mins. I would say that truck is worth 4500 bux around here, they are going up steadily.

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Made it to one of the stops on the hotrod power tour, found some pics of the truck online. Thought I would share!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a82...79661097_o.jpg
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WOW, That's awesome! :metal:

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nice shots

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Love this truck.

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Thanks man! its going to a buddies shop next month to get a bunch of bead rolled panels and inner fenders made, Gonna swap to manual brakes too since the booster and master cyl. are giving me trouble. Tried replacing everything else. since it weighs so little and I got all disk brakes, i figured it would be fine.

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Love this truck too!! Quick question what gear ratio are you running In the rear? I'm in a middle are building one and need to get a 4wd rear and trying to figure out what ratio to run with a ls swap.

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I am Not 100% sure but it came out of a 98 four wheel drive blazer. If I had to guess I would say 342 s

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truck came out awesome man very informative thread for sure thanks for sharing.

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Just came across this one. Looks awesome!

I remember your S10 from S10forum.

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Thanks. Yeah i was on the forum for years. Graduated to the older school haha