[Jeremys98]

I'm taking a 305 with a th350 and putting it on a 2000 s10 with 4x4 but I took the front diff out. I will be putting a 50 plymouth special deluxe body on it. My question is there anyone out there that has done this with similar years and what do I need to do to avoid problems when swapping because I don't want to take this thing off and on 15 times any advice will be greatly appreciated

 

[Rhotpursuit]

If it's going to be a driver/cruiser, I'd get a 700R4. Your engine, gas tank, and wallet will thank you.

 

[Mostizzle]

I feel like the only member thay could have maybe helped you is @joedoh and sadly he doesn't post anymore.

 

[WLB]

Make it easy on yourself and find a two wheel drive chassis to use. It will be so much nicer in the end and won't look like an abortion.

 

[Jeremys98]

I would like to know if anybody has had to modify the firewall and/or trunk floor

 

[manbearpig]

I would say a good 99% of the people who regularly post on here right now have only had S10 bodies on S10 frames, lol.

 

[Jeremys98]

Ya I just wanted to try and get my great grandpas car going again I have plenty of automotive and welding and fab skills just no direction.

 

[Mad Max]

I think you are going to need an S10 long bed chassis. That rig is pretty looong...
which one...
Mo, wasn't Joedoh on another forum? I don't remember

 

[Hoosier Rick]

I think you are going to need an S10 long bed chassis. That rig is pretty looong...
which one...
Mo, wasn't Joedoh on another forum? I don't remember

Joedoh was on the 67-72 chevy truck forum, but I haven't been on there in a while, so I don't know if he is still active.

 

[Mostizzle]

I think you are going to need an S10 long bed chassis. That rig is pretty looong...
which one...
Mo, wasn't Joedoh on another forum? I don't remember

Yes, here...

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - Powered by 67-72chevytrucks.com

Community resources for all classic chevy and gmc pickup trucks

67-72chevytrucks.com

 

[Mostizzle]

Joedoh was on the 67-72 chevy truck forum, but I haven't been on there in a while, so I don't know if he is still active.

You tree'd me. lol

 

[manbearpig]

There's also the hokey message board: The H.A.M.B.

 

[Mostizzle]

I miss that cat. I should join up over there and show him my sads.

 

[Jeremys98]

The hamm just says don't do it use the original frame but I'm too far into this one and I want all wheel disc breaks

 

[manbearpig]

I don't get on that forum a lot but I have seen S10 frame builds on there... you might have to search around.

Like it has already been said though, a 2wd frame will be a much better candidate for what you are trying to do.

 

[oldeerslayer]

This site would be more help. it's for Chrysler products from the 30's to the 60's.

P15-D24.com and Pilot-house.com

p15-d24.com

This one you should find helpful

1950 Plymouth Full Brake Kit...

Hey all, so I got my first serious disappointment with my new 50 Plymouth... Hopefully but doubtfully my last. I am researching full brake kits now since most if not all of the parts on the car are shot. I was sold the car being told all it needed was new drums and shoes and that the master cylin...

p15-d24.com

 

[pmpueo]

You tree'd me. lol

here's his last build that he documented. and yes I miss his builds too!

 

[pmpueo]

You tree'd me. lol

oops sorry didn't attach the link: 47-55.1 Project "Bickle" 1948 1/2 ton 4.3 4l60e - Page 14 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

 

[bk2life]

depending on what your plans are, i'd leave is stock if it was mine.

 

[Jeremys98]

depending on what your plans are, i'd leave is stock if it was mine.

I would love to leave it stock but for 4000 just to rebuild an engine isn't in my budget. I picked up the roller s10 for 200 and 300 for the engine and trans so I thought it was a steal so thats what I'm dealing with. I didn't know how much of a big deal 2x4 vs 4x4 was on these s10s if I have to modify things I will. im a pretty good fabricator but like I said before I would like to know what problems I might have with the firewall and trunk before I start swapping the body