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Helping a friend with a 351w. Engine was in good shape but we opened it up to check out the internals. Found that it was bored .040 over and the crank had been ground. We pulled the cam to check it out, looks good but not sure what it is. The only stamping we found on it reads...CWC 7008 EP62...

Guy was gonna scrap this. I saved it just in case it was worth anything. Not sure what it's from. Any ideas ? Bolt pattern is 5 on 5". Thanks

So I'm in the driveway working on my cab and a neighbor came up and we started BS'ing. I told him my plans for moving my springs and differential forward and hacking off the excess frame. The frame is an 83 F150, drivetrain is a 460, C6 and Dana 60. He says that by cutting it down, I'm changing...

Have a chance to get a Ford 460,C6 and a Dana 60 rear with 49000 miles on it. My brother bought an F250 for the body and said I could have the drivetrain. The problem is... I still have to use this S-10 frame (no funds to do otherwise). I would consider the F250 frame but my brother is keeping...

How are some running the old wire spoke rims (32 Ford etc.) ? Do you have to use adapters on late model frames ? My frame uses a 5 on 4.75 bolt pattern rim (Chevy) but I was hoping to use some old wire spoke wheels. What do I have to do ? Thanks

Really nice day today so I went to the pick and pull. Spent about 4 hours searching and looking. All old stuff, 20's thru 60's. Found my new grill and the cowl vent lid and handle mechanism. I'm thinking it's a 1940 Dodge, what do you guys think ?

I'm using an S-10 rolling frame for my project. I measured the existing leaf springs, they are 53" eye to eye. Can I relocate the shackles and mounts and use a shorter type of trailer springs ? :confused: What kind of problems will I encounter ? Thanks

Ok, maybe a brain fart, or maybe just stupidity. :D I did my cab chop first and now I'm movin' on to the doors. Can I pretty much chop the doors anywhere, or do I need to stay in the same area as the cab cuts ? I might be over thinkin' this, but I rather smoke my brain and ask for help than...

DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted part which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it. WIRE...

Not trying to offend anyone when I say "hillbilly". In fact my family is from eastern Kentucky. I was getting ready to bend some sheetmetal this morning and just started laughing at my little bending station. :D So, if anyone else has "rigged" tools, let's see 'em.

How much of a span can I have with 16 gauge without support underneath ? Putting a new floor in my Dodge just don't want to have popping or dimpling going on. My widest opening is approx. 14" . The plan is to drill holes thru the sheet and weld to the cross-members, then stitch weld the...

No laughing or flamin' please :D. Don't really have the funds to buy a frame or build one right now, so I gotta use what I got. Finished my chop and was going to channel the cab but I don't think I have enough head room. Has anyone heard of z-ing an S-10 frame ? :confused: Thanks guys

My drip rails (gutters) were pretty much toasted so I removed them when I did my chop. Can't stay that way, looks like hell ! I don't want to shave them. Tell me what you think...I'm thinking about tracing the area where the gutters go, bending 3/4" conduit to match, then cutting the conduit in...

What in the H*ll is the rear suspension called with a leaf spring from side to side ? Anyone know where to find info on doing my own. My S-10 rear is a little longer than I want, but needed for the current leaf spring set-up. Thanks

Welp, guess it's time to start a build thread. Got a lot done today. 54 Dodge going on an S-10 frame, 305/350, posi rear. Chop is 6", thinking about a 4" channel, but we'll wait till the chop is done to check for room. Here's the pics...first 3 is how it came to me, the 4th is after...

Ok, I know I'll probably take some ribbing, but I can't do the rust thing. I don't want billet or a "trailer bitch" but man, this thing is 55 years old and looks great ! ! I am all about gathering cheap or free parts but I can't bring myself to leave this cab to the elements. I just brought my...

Never mind, didn't see the other post by getcarter covering this

Took a break from measuring out my chop ( ordered Tex Smith's book, will be here in 2 days). So, I got to looking at where the body of my 54 Dodge will sit on my 82 S-10 frame. I really don't like the "stubby" look in the front. I'm thinking about stepping up the floor in the rear of the cab to...

Getting ready to do the chop on my Dodge and was thinking about buying some "butt" weld clamps. I've always held the part I'm welding and tacked it or used Vice-grip clamps. Just wondering what everyone else used.

Anyone know where a serial number would be found on a 1936 Dodge truck ? Also, is there any place to buy replacement blanks ? I know there are legal issues with this but I have seen some restorations where the owner replaced a worn one. Just curious, my title says Farm Truck will I have any...