[Boudreaux55]

It came to me in a dream.
54 dodge panel truck sitting in a field. I'd never seen an uglier rust bucket, i had to have it.
With a 95 s10 blazer 2wd and a 97 s15 jimmy 4x4 available, i bought both for this crossover.
Using the seats and plastic from the 95 and the chassis and drive train of the 97 4x4.
Here's what i managed to salvage.

Day 1 about to load him up.

Primitive and rot

Blasted and primed. Ready for s10 floor

Fold down rear seats and tunes. 2000 escalade headliner w/rear ac was a must.

Inserting the s10 firewall lining up front cab body mounts.

Fresh 97 4.3L, 4l60E refurbished with a complete new suspension.

I was able to keep the og w/shield. New 1s arent readily available.

4 years later, im off to the tire store.
Thanx 4 checkin it out...

 

[Innate]

Eye-popping!

How does it handle, do you drive it a lot? All the bugs worked out fine?

 

[Boudreaux55]

Im having big trouble with the gas gauge, other than that, all good.
It feels like driving when ur behind the wheel, but rides like new

 

[Rhotpursuit]

That would be pretty unique at Griots for Caffine & Gasoline.

 

[PeteD]

It came to me in a dream.
54 dodge panel truck sitting in a field. I'd never seen an uglier rust bucket, i had to have it.
With a 95 s10 blazer 2wd and a 97 s15 jimmy 4x4 available, i bought both for this crossover.
Using the seats and plastic from the 95 and the chassis and drive train of the 97 4x4.
Here's what i managed to salvage. View attachment 371275
Day 1 about to load him up.
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Primitive and rot
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Blasted and primed. Ready for s10 floor
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Fold down rear seats and tunes. 2000 escalade headliner w/rear ac was a must.
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Inserting the s10 firewall lining up front cab body mounts.
View attachment 371280
Fresh 97 4.3L, 4l60E refurbished with a complete new suspension.
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I was able to keep the og w/shield. New 1s arent readily available.
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4 years later, im off to the tire store.
Thanx 4 checkin it out... View attachment 371275 View attachment 371276 View attachment 371277 View attachment 371278 View attachment 371279 View attachment 371280 View attachment 371281 View attachment 371282 View attachment 371283

Cool Craftmanship

 

[markinnh]

Very well done, that body must be a bit heavier than the s-10 was though right? How is the performance of the V6 in it?

 

[aitch]

Nicely done project. A nice fusion of 'older' and 'newer'. For an even uglier rust bucket, you might have considered a PT Cruiser.

 

[Boudreaux55]

Very well done, that body must be a bit heavier than the s-10 was though right? How is the performance of the V6 in it?

Im gonna weigh it soon. 4.3 does just fine in the Ozark mtns.

 

[Mad Max]

Excellent!
Good to se old rust coming back to life in a new tuxedo!!

 

[Boudreaux55]

Excellent!
Good to se old rust coming back to life in a new tuxedo!!

Thanks for that

 

[BTE]

I really like how you integrate the firewall. It looks very factory!

 

[Salty Crusty]

Good lookin' job!!!

 

[Boudreaux55]

I really like how you integrate the firewall. It looks very factory!

Thank you very much, at car shows, ive seen some really ugly seams under the lip. A few experienced car builders i know have said the same as you when they come over.
I take that as a great compliment.
Like it came from Detroit

 

[Boudreaux55]

Good lookin' job!!!

Thanx, i really tried

 

[Boudreaux55]

Very well done, that body must be a bit heavier than the s-10 was though right? How is the performance of the V6 in it?

I will let you know soon

 

[Boudreaux55]

Firewall progression

 

[Boudreaux55]

The cloudy days need to move on

And then sunshine...

Qwik lap around the park

 

[aitch]

Thank you very much, at car shows, ive seen some really ugly seams under the lip. A few experienced car builders i know have said the same as you when they come over.
I take that as a great compliment.
Like it came from Detroit

It just goes to show that there's really no substitute for good workmanship. There are those among us that appreciate it, and then there are those that are oblivious and/ or don't recognize it or don't care.

 

[Boudreaux55]

It just goes to show that there's really no substitute for good workmanship. There are those among us that appreciate it, and then there are those that are oblivious and/ or don't recognize it or don't care.

Agreed, ive always tried to make things better along the way..
No matter the project. My friends call me, Capt. Overkill