winter build

Hello again.
Its been a long time since I was here, but thought I would check in again.

I had a buddy send me this truck as a surprise and I thought I would try something different.
I have done a jag clip, and olds v8 swap in my other truck, but this time I wanted to try an s10 swap.
Its been a pretty smooth build so far. I used an 85 gmc sonoma . A little 305, and turbo 350.
My truck is 47 Kb2.
I thought I would need to alter the wheel base, or shorten the kb, but it fits pretty good. I used a short box, extended cab.

I bought headers for an s10 v8 swap, built my own engine mounts, and trans mount. I am using the s15 diff, with 355 gears.

Not sure if I want to go electric or mechanical fuel pump yet, but I am using the s10 column, fuel tank and brake booster.
I am using the kb rad, and after market gauges in a home made dash.
I am also using 1 1/2" wheel spacers on all 4 corners. I haven't altered the s10 ride height yet, but we will see how it goes.
I was originally going to try and make a flip front end, but decided against it for now.

looking good so far, good luck with the project.
Bill

Nice! Looks like you have the fab skills to make things fit. Did you have to change the wheelbase?

Dean

I helped put a '53 Chebbie 1/2 ton body on an S-10 frame for my old boss. I was amazed at how relatively easy those two components that were never in any way intended to be used together went together. We used a kit with body mounts specifically for the job, which simplified the job greatly.

At first I thought I may have to alter the wheel base, but I moved the front clip back as far as I could, then placed the cab on.
When I did that, I could drop a bolt, directly though the original KB rear cab mount, and it fell rite into the s1o cab mount.

I pushed the box as far forward as I dared, and thats how it worked out. I was going to just move the fenders forward if I needed to but I was pretty happy with the look.

Pretty much done. Just need to do a few days driving to find any problems.
It was a pretty easy swap onto the S10.
It drives great, stops and turns great, and the little 305 is plenty powerful, and works good with the 345 gears and a 3 speed auto.
I think it may drive better than the Jag front I have in my blue one.

I would recommend this swap, and would be willing to lend some info if I could help anyone thinking of doing it.

jag vs s10, same kb2 wheel base, 2 looks

Sold my red one a few weeks ago, and am on to another I just picked up. Looks like another winter build is on the way

Looks pretty solid.

Just about done. I think a couple more weekends, to fine tune, road test, window seals, and one more finish coat of "Satin black"
I am pretty happy with the color, just a base coat black, no clear.
I put in a 288 geared diff, but its way too tall for the green diamond. So this week, I am putting in a 355 ratio diff I have, and that should be a better ratio.