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Old 04-18-2018, 03:55 PM   #17
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Re: New guy - Picked up a '53 3100 Project

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Originally Posted by dsraven View Post
a arms, assume control arms, may be widened because the s10 is a bit narrow. some use wheel spacers, some use off set wheels, some weld a piece into the control arm that keeps you upright and alive while driving. not really an idea that would pass a safety inspection. in Canada, where I am from, I would lose my mechanics lic and possibly be making lic plates for awhile if I did that. not allowed to modify a steering part. can swap with another manufactured part but heating, cutting, welding is not allowed. think what happens if it seperates while doing 70 mph down the feeway.
lots of aftermarket stuff available, just find out what front end you have there. is it an s10 frame or a clipped frame? pics would help us check it out for you.
I'm sorry, I meant "A-Pillars". I was trying to respond quickly between meetings and typed the wrong thing. I'll correct the other post...

Thanks for catching that!
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