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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