Thread: What is with the S10 frames

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One of the reasons that I was banned from posting on a Ford site was because of the NAY-SAYERS, I was a DARK SIDER. I had the gall to put a Chevy engine in a Ford, and even more gall to put it on an S-10 frame....

I came to this site hoping there would be no Nay-sayers. A Nay-sayer is someone that instead of giving you the facts or information you asked about, they give you their opinion on it, in a manner that belittles or demeans. The two cars above are probably proof of this. They probably winged it on their own without asking for help or information for fear of being ridiculed.

I'm glad to see most of you have kept an open mind about the S-10 frame. It's not an automotive cure-all, but it does pose possibilities...

Bob, I guess I knew you were going to say that!!!! The S-10 frame has it's place in Hot Rodding, those two pics certainly show where it shouldn't have been used!!! I've seen a few early 50's chebbie pickups with S-10 frames under them, some of them are done quite nice, others are real cobble jobs..... As with any modification, if it's done right it is probably a decent set up.

Thanks everyone for your input, even though it isn’t my thread. I am definitely going to look into an S-10 frame for my project. Apparently the newer trucks have a wider wheel stance which might work well for the newer style of wheel with large back-set spacing.

Am I right in thinking that if one’s wheel base was too short or long by only a few inches, that one could rectify this problem by merely changing the location of the rear leaf springs? Thanks.

Typhoon,

If all you have to extend is a couple of inches, then JTR makes a part that moves the rearend back (or forward) a half inch. You can make the same part and extend it more. It's just a flat piece of 1/4 plate with a hole in it for the spring guide pin and a pin mounted a half inch back. No need to drill and re-locate your springs.

There's only a 1" width difference between the old and new frames. If you need a wider rearend, look into a 8.8 Explorer. It's a bolt in.

If you need info, go to my site, and then click "S-10 frame swap" on the right hand side.

www.geocities.com/lakota_circle_dancer/

Originally posted by lakota
Typhoon,

If all you have to extend is a couple of inches, then JTR makes a part that moves the rearend back (or forward) a half inch. You can make the same part and extend it more. It's just a flat piece of 1/4 plate with a hole in it for the spring guide pin and a pin mounted a half inch back. No need to drill and re-locate your springs.

Neat, and thanks