TECHNICAL FORUMS => Project Builds => Topic started by: smichaelR22 on January 09, 2009, 12:25:07 AM
Title: Project: chevy s-ton
Post by: smichaelR22 on January 09, 2009, 12:25:07 AM
i guess i better retire my 17 page scrambler thread, and let you guys in on the newest project which started out as a new frame for the scrambler.... well noticing that the wheelbase of my DD s-10 is with-in inches of the scrambler, ideas started forming.
long story short, working on getting the cab and front clip of a 95\' s10 to make into a truggy for a comp / wheeler rig this year.
plans:
air shocks / 4 link front and rear full hydro full exo swap scrambler drive train with addition of 5:38 gear swap.
frame built:
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Post by: gCracker on January 09, 2009, 08:36:32 AM
looks sweet
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Post by: wnyjpgy on January 09, 2009, 08:57:58 AM
Nice looking frame. I wish I would have started with a fresh frame like that when I started.
If you decide to sell what ever is left of the scrambler when you remove everything you want, let me know.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 09, 2009, 09:23:17 AM
what in particular are you looking for, there isnt going to be much left after im done with it.
i plan to strip the drive train out, sell the doors, half cab, 2 tail gates, possibly the windsheild frame, and the title. The grill is about the only salvageable body part, which is common to CJ\'s so doenst have the \"scrambler value\" hood if i can find them.
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Post by: wnyjpgy on January 09, 2009, 09:44:17 AM
I wouldn\'t mind buying the rest of the body tub, bascicaly the quarters since their longer, I have a spare set already, but I like haveing extra stuff.
I might be interested in all of the stuff you posted above. If you\'ve got a number in your head shoot it over to me.
Are you planning on running a truck bed? or tube in the rear? Also do you have a projected wheel base?
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 09, 2009, 09:55:48 AM
debating the truck bed, i love my scrambler bed for getting fire wood, and the ablility to comfortably carry a full spair and any tools i need.
however, i think i might tube the rear, and just run a locked tool box against the rear of the cab and possibly a wood flat bed or steel mesh over just the rear frame.
i was almost happy with my 106.5\" wheelbase, but built the frame for 110\" since the last RC trip when i sheard a front passenger center pin and my passenger tire walked out on the leaf pack, i really liked how it looked :)
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Post by: MrMindless on January 09, 2009, 11:11:24 AM
didn\'t know you lurked here Josh. Your Scrambler radar pinging? :)
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Post by: wnyjpgy on January 09, 2009, 11:20:59 AM
ScramDar.
One of these days I need to wander over to Rochester and take in a meeting.
Now that the Ram and Jeep are ready to go again I thought about coming over to WP to hang out, however I\'m still undecided. I hear there\'s alot of snow in the southern tier, I may head there.
Now back on topic.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 09, 2009, 07:53:30 PM
looked at a craigs list s10 today that was in pieces. in really good shape outside, but the dash was gutted and it had been an auto. Fresh motor pull, but other wise underhood acc complete. too bad the dash was gutted. i might still make an offer on it tomorrow.
Still going to shop for a 5 speed extended cab body.
frame looks good still :)
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Post by: GTJake on January 09, 2009, 08:04:10 PM
looks good!
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 10, 2009, 12:49:35 PM
people on craigs list need to call me back and do better, im ready to build!
in search of a 94-96 5 speed ext cab, wrecked motor / frame, clean body / interior / title :) under 400$
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Post by: MrMindless on January 10, 2009, 03:41:48 PM
I really would not worry about the interior. building a dash isn\'t a big deal and it would be a Very Good Idea to put in a cage and good seats as long as you\'re starting from scratch.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 10, 2009, 04:17:21 PM
en, i like wheeling not interior work :)
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Post by: GTJake on January 10, 2009, 04:32:29 PM
you should probably make sure theres working heat in this one huh? its a good way to dry out wet socks when you go wheelin in sneakers...LOL
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 14, 2009, 02:53:35 PM
josh, if you wana look at whats left of the scrambler before or after the WNYOR meet and greet on the 19th, let me know, the shop is on transit road where it will be.
im hoping to have alot of the work done this weekend, with a holiday on monday and a good prospect of a 200$ s10 in buffalo.
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Post by: wnyjpgy on January 15, 2009, 09:02:05 AM
PM sent with contact info on WNYO board.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 17, 2009, 10:24:39 PM
s10 is on the trailer, hope to work on it tomorrow.
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Post by: GTJake on January 18, 2009, 08:37:34 AM
cant wait to see pictures of it. too bad the shop is in buffalo
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 20, 2009, 01:29:14 PM
gutted the drivetrain out of the scramber, got most of it onto the new frame :)
picked up a 94\' 4.3l 5 speed PURPLE ext cab s10
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Post by: GTJake on January 20, 2009, 04:21:47 PM
looks tough just sitting there. cant wait to see it with the cab on it
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 25, 2009, 05:24:29 AM
late night, paul and i just got back from the shop. new cab is hanging over the new frame. i have some problems due to the small block fitting really tight into the engine bay. looks like i have to move the engine up, the front axle up, re think the old crossmember and no chance of using same driveshafts.
Title: Re: Project: chevy s-ton
Post by: smichaelR22 on January 25, 2009, 10:07:09 PM
well alot more work dont today, i hacked into the firewall, and am giving the scrambler wheelbase a shot. looking good so far.
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Post by: mm_jeep on January 26, 2009, 07:59:41 AM
looks good...exellent job!
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Post by: Wingman on January 26, 2009, 08:51:58 AM
You\'re going to keep the mud flaps on it, right? ;-)
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Post by: GTJake on January 26, 2009, 05:31:10 PM
i like the purple :)
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 26, 2009, 10:03:01 PM
its growing on me.
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Post by: GTJake on January 27, 2009, 07:17:40 AM
you should get a decal that says \"4.3 vortec\" and put it on the side haha
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 28, 2009, 10:59:03 AM
The list:
finish cuting / tweaking fab body mounts figure clutch linkage decided on suspention decided on steering 14bolt disk conversion brake plumbing fuel cell / plumbing HVAC work Firewall work Front and rear crossmember relocation possible Electrical to motor / ignition tube work
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Post by: Crusarius on January 28, 2009, 11:20:00 AM
Smike I still have the hydraulic slave cylinder for my saturn clutch. not sure if you can make it work or not but hydraulic be really nice.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 28, 2009, 11:28:08 AM
ill decided what to do when i get into the firewall and see exactly whats there, the hard line was rotted to the slave cyclinder so i just cut it when we pulled the cab, and i gave the slave to the guy that bought the motor. Not sure which way ill end up going, i have always had mechanicals on trail rigs, less fluids to bleed and less problems.
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Post by: meangreen on January 28, 2009, 01:15:29 PM
there is problems with mechanical clutch linkages on trails too. I switched mine to hydraulic becuse on I keep having the push rod fall out of its dimple on the shift fork and on one of the trail rides I ended up all twisted up and could not shift out of second and ended up breaking a shift fork but since I went with the hydraulic I have had no problems at all. (had to go during the 302 convertion there was no room for the linkage)
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Post by: smichaelR22 on January 31, 2009, 10:56:56 PM
All 4 corners cut and suported by fresh ruber on new mounts.
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Post by: GTJake on February 01, 2009, 08:46:04 AM
the grill looks sick! i like it alot. any pics from the side?
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Post by: smichaelR22 on February 01, 2009, 12:40:04 PM
working on it, it will actually be outside in the daylight today so im taking the good camera over.
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Post by: smichaelR22 on February 01, 2009, 03:17:10 PM
finally got it outside in the light
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Post by: mavr1k on February 01, 2009, 04:13:06 PM
That looks awesome!
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Post by: carchameleon on February 02, 2009, 12:12:43 AM
the sneakers on the front of the frame rails are a nice finishing touch :lol1:
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Post by: smichaelR22 on February 02, 2009, 07:49:22 AM
i was wondering if anyone was going to notice those. well i blew my tranny cooler on the diesel pushing it, so now i put sneakers on it and push it with the tailgate instead lol.
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Post by: MrMindless on February 02, 2009, 10:20:33 AM
LOL
you have my slightly less positive comments on it, I\'ll post a pchop here if I ever get a chance to finish catching up on forums and work on it..... good progress in any case - and I think you managed to get it further down around the frame rail than the General ever bothered to so good job on that :)
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Post by: smichaelR22 on February 02, 2009, 10:24:34 AM
aww your just bitter cause im gona have 35\" less in wheelbase and bigger tires :)
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Post by: MrMindless on February 02, 2009, 10:35:13 AM
yeah but you coulda had the better looking truck too :-p
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Post by: GTJake on February 02, 2009, 10:38:15 AM
truggy, toolbox...whatever. V8 and bigger tires than everyone else is probably all that matters
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Post by: hawker on February 03, 2009, 12:36:14 AM
Look out, Grave Digger!
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Post by: smichaelR22 on February 16, 2009, 03:50:04 PM
got 1.75\" X 0.250\" DOM links with 1\" johnny joints i have been a little distracted with the CJ5 comp rig build, and well still deciding on what fox shocks to order
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Post by: smichaelR22 on March 09, 2009, 12:41:26 PM
just ran the numbers for the truck:
paid 180$, drove truck on trailer
sold 5 speed tranny 55$ sold 4.3l motor 100$ frame/axle scrap 41$ scrapped the converter 30$
so i just made 41$ on the shell buy :)
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Post by: GTJake on March 09, 2009, 02:56:55 PM
cool.
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Post by: luvmyxj on March 13, 2009, 10:25:46 PM
found this didnt know if its useful but sweet price http://rochester.craigslist.org/pts/1073521269.html
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Post by: smichaelR22 on April 24, 2009, 08:48:16 PM
project ston is on the move. not sure where or what is going to happen to it. Of course erik calls me from Big Dogs as im angerly draging it onto the trailer and peaks my interest to have a ton\'d 42\'s rig once again.... :)
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Post by: Wingman on April 25, 2009, 06:58:09 AM
So many projects, so little time...
Go smike!
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Post by: smichaelR22 on April 25, 2009, 08:28:38 PM
dumped it at eriks shop, he doesnt really know about it yet :)
hopefully the propane conversion, chrom molleys, and wheel spacers will be the last wrenching on the CJ for a while. then ill start working on the ston
