Project: chevy s-ton

[smichaelR22]

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:

[gCracker]

looks sweet

[wnyjpgy]

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.

[smichaelR22]

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.

[wnyjpgy]

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?

[smichaelR22]

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 :)

[MrMindless]

didn\'t know you lurked here Josh.  Your Scrambler radar pinging? :)

[wnyjpgy]

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.

[smichaelR22]

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 :)

[GTJake]

looks good!

[smichaelR22]

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$

[MrMindless]

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.

[smichaelR22]

en, i like wheeling not interior work :)

[GTJake]

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

[smichaelR22]

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.