Project V8 S10 SS

[cooljoe900]

Quote: Originally Posted by Redsdime

yeah the arms dont have anything to with dropping. what was i thinking ha

so they dont make a driver and pass side? and do they make lowers?

They do make a left and a right but one is longer b/c they are for circle track cars for more camber on the one side. No they dont make lowers, if they did i would get them since the uppers are like $50 each!

[Redsdime]

that black looks soooo good

and whats the details on the accessory bracket?

and def subscribing to thread

[lowdime96]

the frame horns on a 98+ are slightly different than a 94-97. I used to put washers underneith thelower mounts so the bumper was spaced up enough.

[cooljoe900]

Redsdime - Thanks it came out good, just need to wet sand and buff. The original engine was a 4.3 so all the bracket swap over to the small block. I sand blasted and powder coated them in platinum.

lowdime96 - Mine didnt sit too low, it was to high. The lower edge of the grille just hits the bumper now after fitting it.

[cooljoe900]

Wheels and tires are mounted and installed!! Got the brake lamp issue fixed, hood is back on and adjusted. Fuel gauge sending unit shorted out so now that needs to be replaced, at least it was before the bed went back on. Speedo cable replaced also. Waiting for different springs for the front to come in and my cold air intake system too.

[kzeliminator]

looks awsome dude

[V8Blaze]

damn that thing looks good. I always liked those rims, but never seen them fit great on a s10, but they seem to look f_cking great on your truck.

[cooljoe900]

Thanks, I would get a few pics of it outside but Iv got the plugs out of it to replace them. A few more things need to be done before I can get it on the road. Prob. wont be able to drive it too much before winter but I want to get the bugs worked out before next summer.

[Restoration]

wheels & tires look great, hell everything looks great.
Lets see some more videos!

[Redsdime]

the paint looks good with out the sand and buff

[WTRacing]

looking great

[cooljoe900]

Got it running again finally. Summit replaced the carb. b/c it wouldn't start cold and I replaced the plugs b/c they were soaked with fuel. Had to replace the fuel gauge sender b/c it shorted and the gauge read full all the time. The box will be put back on Wednesday and the new windshield is being installed Tuesday.

I got a single 4" carb snorkel for the cold air intake and just waiting on the tubing to come in the mail now. Once all the little things are done which should be in a week or so I can finally get it on the road!

[Eric85]

looks good man!!! just looked through the whole thread and maybe i missed it but did you say what you did with the your ABS?

[cooljoe900]

Eric85 - Thanks, it's been a long road and im almost done! I took the whole unit out and replaced all the brake lines with a kit from inline tube. It was a stainless steel line kit for a 93 S10. I was able to use the stock prop. valve and mod. the lines a little to make it all work. Ill get some pics. of the master cyl. area so you can see what I did too.

[WTRacing]

how much more you planning on dropping the front?

[cooljoe900]

Here are a couple pics of the brake lines by the master cylinder and under the hood. A little dusty I need to wash everything down one more time.








Pulled the 550# springs today and installed the 350#. This is what it looked like before adjusting the ride height. The lower spring seat was all the way down and it tucked the front tires by an inch or so. The fender height was about 23.5 inches haha. Set the ride height at about 24.5 inches

[Driveway Kustoms]

looking nice man!

[WTRacing]

where did you get the springs?

[cooljoe900]

WTRacing - I got the springs right front Summit. I cross ref. them from QA1's website to make sure they were right.

After about 2 hours of tracing wiring for the brake lamp issue I found the brake lamp switch was not sending power to the turn signal switch but sending power to the 3rd brake lamp. GM must had have run out of white wire that was supposed to be used and switched to a brown wire at the column for the brake lamps. There must be a wire splice behind the dash that is broke and isnt powering the turn signal switch. Ran an overlay and now everything is all good.

Cold air intake tubing came last night and it fits like its from the factory. Pics will be coming on Sunday. The bed is back on along with all the trim, so only a few more days untill its on the road.

[cooljoe900]

Its almost done! Basically everything under the hood is complete, I had to replace the wiper transmission b/c one tap on each mount was broke and it aloud the pass. wiper arm to hit the windshield. Air intake is done and fits awesome. Now just need to put the tailpipes on and go through to make sure everything is tight.

[devious_bastard]

Are you gonna put the SS badges back on there?

[MaveRankus]

Pretty.

[cooljoe900]

Quote: Originally Posted by devious_bastard

Are you gonna put the SS badges back on there?

no im not. But i am going to cut the chevy symbel off them and use the SS part on the valve covers

[WTRacing]

what valence is going on it?

[cooljoe900]

Well since the grease boot on the upper steering shaft joint melted I was forced to put a billet Flaming River joint on ;-)

Not hard at all either. 1" DD x 3/4" DD joint just for reference also. Here is a little how to:

Remove steering shaft. Pry the four tabs up holding the boot and joint on.


Cut the top of the shaft off and bevel the edges (makes install easier)


Drill dimples in the lower shaft for the set screws and install in joint. Use lock tight so they dont work loose. Clean up the steering column end and slide the joint on. One set screw will go into the hole so it wont slide off and tighten the other one on the shaft.


Stand back and admire your work!! It took about an hour to do and now no worries about grease dripping on the header and starting a fire!


Installed the 94 front valance so I can still have fog lights. The old ones are shot so I has a set of halogen lamps from Harbor Freight that are the same size with a mounting bolt on them. Drilled a hole in the valance and wired them up. Ill have to aim them down and out so I dont blind oncoming drivers.


Tailgate and roll pan installed.


Ill get some pics of the fog lights tomorrow. Cant see how they work yet b/c the old switch is junk, so there is another trip to the parts store.

[90blueS10]

looks sick

[bill 4.3l 5spd]

good looking truck (and local too!!!)

WNY has been impressing me lately!

[WTRacing]

hell yea man, truck looks AMAZING

[cooljoe900]

Thanks guys. Well mostly everything is finished up maybe just a few things need to be done but nothing that wont keep it from going down the road. Just a little tip for everyone on insurance, American Collectors will insure a vehicle 15 years or older as a classic. As long as you have another vehicle as your primary driver you can get classic insurance on a 94 or older.

I just switched my primary insurance to a new agency who deal with American Collector b/c they have to insure your primary vehicle also. Im saving $130 a year on my primary car and will pay $200 a year for the truck!

[lower90xcab]

lookin good...........

[AmericanMuscle]

wow! this is one of the cleanest trucks i've seen. very well done. I hope to have some good progress on my truck soon.

[Tuckin15's]

Wow man looks outstanding nice job!

[cooljoe900]

Thanks guys! This thing drive AWESOME!!! the suspension is nice and stiff but not jarring, trans shifts firm, maybe a little too hard, but im good with it. Engine runs great, tons of throttle response and pulls hard even in 3rd.

I just need to get some tailpipes on it b/c it resonates bad in the cab at highway speeds and its loud and f**k. I was driving through the village the other day and set some guys car alarm off on the side of the road haha.

[PSYKO_Inc]

My truck sets off car alarms too The truck is coming along great, and I love the attention to detail. I'm also curious to see how the Speedway UCAs hold up; I've been considering these for my truck as well.

[rrray88sdime]

wowww great work man. so clean and preofessional. great job

[DUMpdtrUCK]

looks amazing, great project.

[Redsdime]

niceeeeee man still loving the truck

did you use shorties?

[Restoration]

Congrats on getting it painted and all back together! Must be nice to enjoy it after all the hard work. Lets see some more videos.

[fiction fab]

very clean. looks awesome.

[furiouSS]

well looks like your almost done. when your ready ill send you my 97 s10SS and you can do the same. just send me your 98 for collateral. lol

[cooljoe900]

Thanks guys! I'm sitting in Los Vegas airport rights now waiting for my plane. Came out for the nhra Vegas nationals and the SEMA show. If anyone gets a chance to go to SEMA do it! This was my second year going and it's f'in awesome.

furiouss - sure not a prob I'll send my 98 right out to you..... Since I don't have one lol. It's a 94 with a 98+ conversion. How does this deal work, send me your truck and 12 grand and I'll build it for you? Sound good ha ha

[blownss98]

how do the coilovers ride? I'm thinking of changing out to a set

[cooljoe900]

blownss98 - they ride awesome! I swapped to 350# springs so I could get the front end lower and b/c the 550# springs felt like they were going to ride like a brick. I have the shocks on the 8th setting and it rides tight. Depends on how the roads are around you but on a country road in the middle of no where you will feel every little bump and crack in the road. I could prob. drop the shocks a few clicks but why would i want to do that haha.


Washed the truck quick today and took some new pics. I still havent wet sanded or buffed it, that will be this winters project.

[Restoration]

even with out the wet sand/buff it still looks so perfect. I can't wait to see it after your done with it this winter. Any new projects on the horizon, or new plans for this?

[cooljoe900]

Quote: Originally Posted by Restoration

even with out the wet sand/buff it still looks so perfect. I can't wait to see it after your done with it this winter. Any new projects on the horizon, or new plans for this?

Thanks. No new projects for right now but this winter im going to do a few more things on the truck. Iv got a full length overhead console Im going to install, I have to shorten it about six inches. Im going to remove the display and fiberglass a dual gauge pod for a wide-band and trans temp gauge.

I was thinking about getting a bolt in three/four link and installing coilovers in the rear. Iv got a few ideas for that but untill i feel like spending another $1000 it will have to wait.

[83LOWrange]

wow, this truck is SUPER clean man... i love those wheels. those are the wheels that i REALLY want to put on my truck, how do you like the billet?

[cooljoe900]

Quote: Originally Posted by 83LOWrange

wow, this truck is SUPER clean man... i love those wheels. those are the wheels that i REALLY want to put on my truck, how do you like the billet?

So far so good. I need to get one more coat of polish on them and wax too, ill do that over the winter. I think the polished aluminum looks better than chrome on this b/c its not as flashy.

[Driveway Kustoms]

where is silver creek ny? im in kingston- b/t the city and albany

[cooljoe900]

Quote: Originally Posted by Driveway Kustoms

where is silver creek ny? im in kingston- b/t the city and albany

It's about 30 min. south of Buffalo right on Lake Erie. That is whats in the background of the new pics.

[jamesjmg30]

so this is an amazing thread I just read every single post, and I learned a lot.
I just have one question: why isn't this sticky???