liberta's newest s-series project

liberta · 11-12-2009, 11:18 AM

About 2 weeks ago, i picked up a 1997 Victory Red S10 ZQ8.

I picked this gem up for almost dirt from my buddy who owns Mantua Auto Body. Its a V6 with a 5 Speed, but the engine has a rod knock in cylinder 3. I paid $1,200 for this truck. It runs, but other than the knock, its a solid truck. shifts great, handles great, and for the year and mileage its in pretty good shape. All it needs is a new motor which i recently acquired, i just need to pull it out of the parts truck and swap it into this. Then when spring comes around, i'll add another s-series to my stable.

Here are some pics i took of it at my buddy's body shop. It's gonna sit here until we finish renovating our garage, then this is gonna be a winter project.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...g?t=1257778423

I dont have any pics of the parts truck yet, but its a white 2002 S10 Xtreme Extended cab. V6/Auto with 51,xxx miles on it. Got T-Boned right where the 3rd door met the bed. Decent Frame Damage, Totaled, $800. Im slowly selling off all the parts i know i dont need off it. and so far ive almost broke even with both trucks just in random parts.

I hope to have this truck done by the time the weather actually gets nice again. And ill be sure to take plenty of pictures as me and my stepdad rebuild this semi-rare factory truck.

Current Plans for this include:
Painting the chrome grill victory red
Swapping the L35W 4.3 in there with a L35X 4.3 from a 2002 S10 Xtreme
Putting a radio in it(has speakers, but no head unit)
Possibly Debadging the whole truck, and maybe throwing S10 SS badges on it(still on the edge with this, or just straight debadging)
Minor bolt ons(Intake, TBS, catback thats on the xtreme)
and detailing the truck inside and out as its been stiting for a little while.

Overall, with some TLC, this truck has the potential to be an awesome truck. Ill try to keep this updated as soon as the work starts on this.

Thanks for looking

Matt96Dime · 11-12-2009, 11:26 AM

seems to be in great condition,i'll check back from progress!

Matt96Dime · 11-12-2009, 11:26 AM

for progress*

tretiak · 11-21-2009, 03:16 AM

i was talking to you over on tst about this. looks good. still think you should do the 98+ bumper with the ss valance

11-12-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
liberta Dew Crew to the Rescue Age: 19 Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 39 Location: Marlton, NJ User is: OffLine	liberta's newest s-series project About 2 weeks ago, i picked up a 1997 Victory Red S10 ZQ8. I picked this gem up for almost dirt from my buddy who owns Mantua Auto Body. Its a V6 with a 5 Speed, but the engine has a rod knock in cylinder 3. I paid $1,200 for this truck. It runs, but other than the knock, its a solid truck. shifts great, handles great, and for the year and mileage its in pretty good shape. All it needs is a new motor which i recently acquired, i just need to pull it out of the parts truck and swap it into this. Then when spring comes around, i'll add another s-series to my stable. Here are some pics i took of it at my buddy's body shop. It's gonna sit here until we finish renovating our garage, then this is gonna be a winter project. http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/c...g?t=1257778423 I dont have any pics of the parts truck yet, but its a white 2002 S10 Xtreme Extended cab. V6/Auto with 51,xxx miles on it. Got T-Boned right where the 3rd door met the bed. Decent Frame Damage, Totaled, $800. Im slowly selling off all the parts i know i dont need off it. and so far ive almost broke even with both trucks just in random parts. I hope to have this truck done by the time the weather actually gets nice again. And ill be sure to take plenty of pictures as me and my stepdad rebuild this semi-rare factory truck. Current Plans for this include: Painting the chrome grill victory red Swapping the L35W 4.3 in there with a L35X 4.3 from a 2002 S10 Xtreme Putting a radio in it(has speakers, but no head unit) Possibly Debadging the whole truck, and maybe throwing S10 SS badges on it(still on the edge with this, or just straight debadging) Minor bolt ons(Intake, TBS, catback thats on the xtreme) and detailing the truck inside and out as its been stiting for a little while. Overall, with some TLC, this truck has the potential to be an awesome truck. Ill try to keep this updated as soon as the work starts on this. Thanks for looking Last edited by liberta : 11-12-2009 at 11:21 AM.
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11-12-2009, 11:26 AM	#2
Matt96Dime Is ready for 2010 shows! Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,435 Location: speedway,Ind User is: OffLine	Re: liberta's newest s-series project seems to be in great condition,i'll check back from progress!
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11-12-2009, 11:26 AM	#3
Matt96Dime Is ready for 2010 shows! Age: 24 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,435 Location: speedway,Ind User is: OffLine	Re: liberta's newest s-series project for progress*
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11-21-2009, 03:16 AM	#4
tretiak Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 196 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: liberta's newest s-series project i was talking to you over on tst about this. looks good. still think you should do the 98+ bumper with the ss valance
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