In the process of this swap and wondered if anyone else has done this? If so, how did you handle the engine and firewall situation? I know I'm gonna have to box it but just like to see some pics of how someone else did it. Thanks.
53 dodge & S10 chassis
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skull
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the hamb has a few s 1O swaps and search on RRR, l used a wheel-barrow for my firewall mods.
the pics are in my build thread at the bottom of my sig line.
post lots of pics when ya do the build tread.
dodge truck projects rule
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the hamb has a few s 1O swaps and search on RRR, l used a wheel-barrow for my firewall mods.
the pics are in my build thread at the bottom of my sig line.
post lots of pics when ya do the build tread.
dodge truck projects rule
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440shorty
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S-10 chassis
Personally, I'm not a fan of the S-10 chassis - the track is quite narrow, as are the framerails. I'd rather use a car chassis (g-body GM, for instance) or in your case, the Volaré/Chrysler 5th Ave/Diplomat/ETC K-frame swap is popular - complete self-contained front suspension and engine mount provisions for a Chrysler V8. If you wanted to put a Chrysler V8 in an S-10 chassis, you would have to use the less-common rear sump truck pan and then you may have exhaust issues. Plus, the frame rails end up under the seat, which makes it hard to channel the cab over the frame. Lastly, the leaf spring rear suspension isn't easy to Z, but a car 4-link already is.
Either way, good luck. [S
440shorty
Personally, I'm not a fan of the S-10 chassis - the track is quite narrow, as are the framerails. I'd rather use a car chassis (g-body GM, for instance) or in your case, the Volaré/Chrysler 5th Ave/Diplomat/ETC K-frame swap is popular - complete self-contained front suspension and engine mount provisions for a Chrysler V8. If you wanted to put a Chrysler V8 in an S-10 chassis, you would have to use the less-common rear sump truck pan and then you may have exhaust issues. Plus, the frame rails end up under the seat, which makes it hard to channel the cab over the frame. Lastly, the leaf spring rear suspension isn't easy to Z, but a car 4-link already is.
Either way, good luck. [S
440shorty
skull
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CR55
It's just a little surface rust!
Looking good
52 fordman
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53 and s10
That looks good like how it sits and the front wheels seem to be in the fender well good. Lets see some pics of what room you have under the hood. What are you going to do for a bed? Flat box or just leave it?
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52 fordman
That looks good like how it sits and the front wheels seem to be in the fender well good. Lets see some pics of what room you have under the hood. What are you going to do for a bed? Flat box or just leave it?
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52 fordman
I have a rust free bed for it that has the big fenders instead of the small round fenders. I have the firewall cut out and getting ready to start boxing it back in to the cab. Gonna have to go about 8-10" back into the cab. I'll try to get more pics as I work on it. I'm not using the tires and wheels that are on it. They came with the frame and have already been sold. Thanks for the comments.
maverickmk
Rebel Rodder
Wow that looks awesome. I'm likin' it
skull
''SARCASM: just one of his many talents.''
fire wall
post some pics working on the firewall and interior, before & after ones.
my motor is moved back too, make sure and check the drive shaft angles, had to do some adjusting to get all mine correct.
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post some pics working on the firewall and interior, before & after ones.
my motor is moved back too, make sure and check the drive shaft angles, had to do some adjusting to get all mine correct.
Later
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
I have never joined that board, although they have some useful resources, I have a tough time with closed mindedness, especially when it involves someone's self expression through a build..
