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Originally Posted by gigamanx
Set mount positions and fabrication work
Put '49 body on and get it running.
Finally, Drive it like I stole it.
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In my opinion this is where the extra time for the s10 swap is going to exceed using the stock chassis, in my opinion. AD body fitment is a challenge on a stock frame, and getting the mounts just a little off on the s10 can cause headaches.
In my world I try to limit the number of variable when doing any task because each one adds mutiple levels of out comes. 2x2=4, 3x3=9. 4x4=16... Using stock frame limits it to getting the front and rear axle center lines right, assuming ride height is the same, 4 outcomes. S10 frame adds in radiator core support x 2, cab support x 3, 25 outcomes. If you want a v8 both stock and s10 require motor mount fab, figuring out trans mount, etc. so that is a push.
Sounds like you are set on the s10, like mr48 says make sure you add in the cost of rebuilding the s10 suspension, brakes, maybe steering, the person selling it has already figured out it is past its useful life.