Thread: First timer, update of 48 Chevy 1/2 ton

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The seldom talked about s-15 is a much better deal,the frame is longer,more to chop and work with,and its a little stronger and has a better suspention too!!!

I was talking about using the G-body front clip...... The S-15 mentioned is better than a S-10 (I'm thinking the Blazer is a S-15). They do not kick-up in the rear as far as the S-10 & the frame is already boxed in. With the S-10 the rear kicks up so far that the floor of the bed has to be raised. With both the wheel base has to be changed. You also have to buy the long wheelbase & shorten it. The std. 2 doors have to be lengthened which is much harder than shortening a extended cab.

I still think the G-body IFS w/Crysler rear leaf springs is hard to beat, however the S-10 requires less skill to pull it off correctly & the Must II w/a C.E. rear leaf kit can be done the easiest( 2 weekends & it's done). It also is the most acceptable method. I just like using junk yard parts & all the fab work required to make it work. It's what street rod building is all about for me.
Dare to be different.

As far as cutting the frame reducing the value, I do not think it's a issue with too many people.