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Cool. How did the S10 frame swap work out? Were most of the components in the right places, like steering box, etc. Plus, you get later brakes, etc.

Who says rod building has to be 'spensive?

Don

The S-10 frame works great. The 327 engine was a drop in, the TH350 bolted right up to the engine, I had to move the trans mount back a few inches. I changed the 2 pc driveshaft to a 1 pc. Drilled and bolted the cab and bed right to the frame. Had to cut a few inches off the front and rear of the frame for the fenders and bed. The Caddy steering column goes throught the firewall above the old floor mount, so it's a straight shot to the steering box. Gotta change the rearend to a 4X4 rear (4" wider). It's 5" off the ground and I haven't even lowered it yet. So far , no major mods. Everything seems to be trim to fit and bolt on. If you're interested, I've got the whole swap on a website.

www.geocities.com/lakota_circle_dancer/swap1