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Originally Posted by gigamanx
I was in your position just 6 months ago with a trailered 3100 and some spare time. Chose to go the S10 route and my build is a few steps ahead of you at the moment. There are a few good builds going on with pictures, but JoeDoh's advice has been on point throughout the experience. I kept my bed together, took doors off cab just so I could get the cherry picker to pick up the cab. So far with my list of to-do's for the S10, I think I would have put as much work and fabrication time into IFS and the stock frame.
I was able to sell the rolling chassis of the 3100 on craigslist to a guy looking to do an original restoration. I used the money to turn around and buy a fully working S10 long bed.
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Thanks gigamanx, Good advise. I have been following your thread and have learned a lot.
I'm currently pricing a complete IFS kit with brakes,also TCI rear spring kit.
looks like around 3K for everything. I have a 9 inch ford rear (with disc) I think will fit. maybe a months work, especially if I go the "Bolt On" kits.
But with that said a Running S10 longbed could save money on a lot of components. Going for less than $1000. around here.