I almost got excited there for a minute! Cutting off the front clip[;)
The good news is, the drive train is tops with barely 56,000 original grandma miles. I picked it up cheep enough to justify taking what parts I need/want and still coming out WAY money ahead.
Thanks Skull, I agree! The sarcasm and criticism on other forums is a joke!
I've only seen a couple of the s-10 swaps, and they look great. It will likely be my choice when the time comes.
My immediate consideration was using the perimeter frame from the Roadmaster donor car I have right...
Everywhere I turn, guys are dropping mid-50's reg. cab short box pick-ups onto s-10 chassis. (Save the argument of using an s-10 or a nova front clip. it's irrelevant.)
My question is, I have a 1994 GM B-body, (Caprice/Impala/Roadmaster). Mine is actually the Roadmaster. It has a 116"...
Sweet build!
Question for you on the LT1 + 4L60E combo. How do the mounting point's compare to a traditional carb style SBC + 700R4? It's my understanding the LT1 is a glorified/fuel injected SBC, and the 4L60E is essentially an electronic 700R4... therefor should share identical chassis...
Not sure if this is should have gone into the frame section or engines?
Would someone mind sharing the difference between the traditional SBC and LT1 motor mounts? I thought they were the same???
Can anyone point me to a reference on the 4L60E specs to determine the x-member location?
My...
Is anyone familiar with Riley Automotive frames out of Commerce City Colorado? Has anyone used one for a build?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930-1931-Ford-Model-A-coupe-frame-hot-rod-rat-rod-Double-Zd-LOW-/200820448914?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec1d4de92