The 1st and 2nd gen Blazers and Pickups are solid vehicles, and CHEAP to work on. XK Cherokee's have been high for years, especially if they're clean. Square body Chevy's and GMCs have been stupid high for years, And even the GMT400 platform 87-98 Pickups and 92-00 SUVs are starting to raise in price.448 posts · Joined 2008. #6 · Sep 5, 2012. the first picture of the black gn i had the wheels mounted on my truck looked good with them they were just the wrong back spacing i dont want the played out boss 338 wheels or the vett wheels or ar torque thrust wheels. 2004 ford f250 Harley-Davidson edition f-250 lifted 8'' on 38s,mbrp turbo back.Chevy6455. The other factor with the S10 rear is the leaf springs possibly being an issue. Im not sure what everyones running for suspension when they do the S10 swap but if I remember correctly when doing measurments on my car it seemed like the springs would be real close to the backing plates.Here is a 2011 project I started with stuff I had laying around. A Cj-5 tub, mild 350, th475, ford 8.8, and 2002 s-10 chassis. I got the chassis without the rear axle for $200 and cut the cab off. I thought it would be better then building a frame. It was easier in the start.1941 Willys Additional Info: 41 Willys Pickup on GMC Sonoma (S10) frame.ScottRods fiberglass body with 1 piece tilt up hood.9" stretched cab for extra room.Front swing hidden hinges with shaved doors and electric openers.Power electric windows with dark gray tint.3 layers of primer and 2 coats of hot rod satin black.41 stock Willys headlights and …If they do stick out, just make the offset adjustments accordingly when you get new wheels. For a 275/60 DR, you wouldn't need any wider than a 15x8" wheel. You could run a 15x10" if you wanted to... 1984 RCSB S-10 (In Progress) LQ4/PRC LS6 HEADS/FAST 102/TSP 233-239/T56/LS7 CLUTCH/8.8 REAR.Are 2nd gen bucket seats, a bolt into a 1st gen blazer. I have a '91 S10 with 1st gen Blazer seats, but I was wondering if they are. or not. PatThe first generation of GMC S-15 / Sonoma was introduced for the 1982 model year. Initially launched as the S-15, this new model of compact trucks was an upmarket version of the Chevrolet S-10. In 1991, the S-15 was renamed, and featured the Sonoma is its name. The first generation S-15 / Sonoma featured a selection of inline four or V6 engines ...1st vs 2nd gen SBC question. This may be a stupid or simple question, but I've been wondering about the differences lately between the 1st and 2nd gen (LT) small block chevys. In reading about the LT engines, it says that the primary difference between the 1st and 2nd gen engines is the reverse flow cooling featured on the LTs.S-10 rat rod. 2.2K likes · 1 talking about this. Just for funWhile 3/4 inch metal pipe or thick wall conduit, make a strong closet rod that won't sag, it's not very attractive to look at. To improve the looks, cut a piece of 1 inch diameter ...It has a 4.370-inch gasket bore and .039-inch compressed thickness, which yields a published 9.7cc gasket volume. With your .020-inch piston deck height and 134cc chambers, this puts compression ...385 posts · Joined 2012. #7 · Aug 1, 2016. Here's my full size. It's all hung with 1'' square tubing. I ended up connecting the two sides with cross pieces at the top after a really bouncy situation had me driving home with one of the sides strapped to the front of the trailer. With 4 bolts and 4 pins the sides will come off individually.93s10inprog. Ive been told that the only difference of a first and second gen is the body, they kept the frame design and changed the body. I could be wrong but Im just passing what Ive been told. Im sure there are SLIGHT differences on the frame like abs and that bs but nothing too major Im sure.Inside the build. Year/Make/Model: 1985 Chevy S10 Blazer. Owner and City/State: Cory Schiller; Bridgman, Michigan. Chassis: Front Suspension: Thorbecke Brothers tubular control arms, Airlift D2600 ...2.5L - 1st gen 4-banging. rat rod s10 w/ 151 stroker (build thred) 10744 Views ...Featherlite Composites Inc. $488.00. Shipping calculated at checkout. Quantity. Add to cart. Pickup available at Featherlite Composites. Usually ready in 2-4 days. View store information. Choose the Featherlite Composite 1 piece fiberglass dash for 1st Gen S10 when you're ready to shave off extra weigh!My very first vehicle was my dad's 1987 S-10. It had a manual transmission, with a 4 cylinder engine, no A/C, no power steering and no carpet. It had 87,000 miles when I got it and was still going strong. That truck is the one vehicle I still wish I had.1st gen s10 frontend conversions>>>>> lookin for some ideas for a new project / Robby Fink. C10 Trucks ... Rat Rods. Dually Trucks. My 60 Elcamino turned fenderless ...Enter the maximum potential safe engine RPM. Enter the tire size diameter and the target vehicle speed in MPH. Click "Calculate Gear Ratio". The value will be returned in estimated differential gear ratio, based on the entered values…. Enter Engine RPM: Enter Tire Diameter: Enter Target MPH: Rear-end Gear Ratio Needed: :1.step 1: call a local audio shop, ask if they will do it. if yes: make an appointment. if no: repeat step 1 until the answer is yes. step 2: take the vehicle to them for the work. step 3: pay them. Otherwise, there's no one way, you're going to need to run all new wiring, and make door pods to house the speakers, but as for location on the door ...Featherlite Composites Inc. $488.00. Shipping calculated at checkout. Quantity. Add to cart. Pickup available at Featherlite Composites. Usually ready in 2-4 days. View store information. Choose the Featherlite Composite 1 piece fiberglass dash for 1st Gen S10 when you're ready to shave off extra weigh!Dime Bandit: Original Owner 1989 S-10 Tahoe (ECSB) LS Swap Thread Iron Block LS1 Build Thread. 2000 S10 ECSB, 2.2 5 speed manual ( Project Shit Horse) Like. 84blaze. 1971 posts · Joined 2008. #3 · Jan 12, 2014. Glad to see another 1st gen build. I used a walbro 255 and it seems to work great. Keep us updated!2482 posts · Joined 2004. #4 ·Jun 12, 2006. 235/45/17 on the front and 255/45/17 on the rear im running 17x8s on a 5/7 drop. also you will need a set of spacers for the front as well. WTB Unmolested 1st Gen in the SWWTB Parts list: Cal Vu mirrors, 01-02 Grill, Corvette Rally wheels, 4in blocks, air shocks and lots more.Jan 10, 2010 · Specific Model Forums. 1st Gen Forums. S10 / S15The second-generation Chevrolet S10 reached the North American market in the 1993 calendar year as a 1994 model. Unlike the first-generation, this second-gen model deleted the dash between the ...Dec 3, 2018 - Explore Todd Bredehoeft's board "S10 chassis rat rods", followed by 119 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about rat rod, rat rods truck, hot rods.The Chevrolet S-10 is a compact pickup truck produced by Chevrolet.It was the first domestically-built compact pickup of the big three American automakers. When it was first introduced as a "quarter-ton pickup" in 1981 for the 1982 model year, the GMC version was known as the S-15 and later renamed the GMC Sonoma.A high-performance version of the latter was released in 1991, called "Syclone."According to the people over at Rod Authority, rat rods were reacting specifically to the “trailer queen show cars” that began to define the Pro Street movement in the late ‘80s. With high-dollar form and virtually zero function, these vehicles began to dominate car shows, sullying the tradition of true hot-rodding.Cale Lohr wanted to build a rat rod that would turn heads. The 1947 Diamond T 404 Truck he showed up with at LS Fest 2020 certainly accomplished that goal. D...82-93 Chevy S-10 Blazer Ragtops; 61-96 Chevy Caprice Folding Sunroofs ... Toyota Tacoma 1st Gen 1995-2004; ... Rat Rod Sliding RagtopsLike a true hotrod, this S-10 Roadster uses bits and pieces from other cars like the front bumper of an Austin-Healey Sprite, the grille of a '29 Ford and the dash of a '53 Chevy pickup. The front part of the body angles in to expose the matte black frame rails, and the rear-mounted fuel tank sits just above the Chevelle-sourced rear end.Schoenfeld S-10 Forward Exit Conversion Headers 199VAB18. Headers, Fenderwell, 1 7/8 - 2 in. Primaries, 3.5 in. Collector, Brodix 18 Degree Flange, S-10/Sonoma, Small Block, Pair. Part Number: SCH-199VAB18. Not Yet Reviewed. Estimated Ship Date: Tomorrow if ordered today.1st gen s10 frontend conversions>>>>> - Page 2. Someone did an incredible job on that. Pickup Trucks. Gmc Trucks. Trucks. Chevy Trucks. Chevy Chevrolet. Ford Ranger Truck. ... Rat Rods. Dually Trucks. My 60 Elcamino turned fenderless hot rod. I used to have a 60 ElCamino and really liked it. What you did to this.....It looks awesome!!!!The front measures .75" on paper. Divide the .75 by 1.0 and the front is obviously 75% the width of the rear. Multiply rear measurement by 0.75 and you get 39.45" for the front width. If you are handy you can also scale the drawing on the computer to make the math easier. jayyk31.S10/SONOMA/PRE 97 BLAZER AND JIMMY 2WD 3-inch drop in front stock s10 rims 15x7 245 60 15 ... FOR THE FIRST GEN, YOU HAVE TO RUN 18X7 IN FRONT 4 INCH BS 17X8 HIT TIE ROD ENDS. If you run, 17x8 will hit the tie rod ends.if you do get 17s then go 17x7 not 8. ALSO, ...S-10 rat rod. 2.2K likes · 1 talking about this. Just for funWhile rat rods may look rough and rugged, safety should always be a top priority when building and driving one. Here are some tips to help you build a safe rat rod: Make sure the brakes and steering are in good working order. Install seat belts and other safety equipment. Use proper welding techniques to ensure that the car is structurally sound.The cost is $95 delivered. I warranty the struts for 2yrs. I have a set I've been running on my little yellow turbo car since 2011 with zero issues. I also use end-of-stroke internal dampening inside my struts so they slow down as the hood reaches maximum opening. PM me if you're interested. Like.Rat Rod Sliding Ragtops ; Scion Sliding Ragtops ... Toyota Tacoma 1st Gen 1995-2004; Chevy & GMC Sliding Ragtops 78-87 G-Body Sliding Ragtop; 82-03 Chevy S10 Extended Cab Ragtops; ... 82-93 Chevy S-10 Blazer Ragtops; 61-96 Chevy Caprice Folding Sunroofs; Fiat Sliding Ragtops;I would recommend using a 4L60e (same basic OD trans as a 700r but electronicly (read computer) shifted. If you have the trans from the Sierra also it is likely a 4L60e or even better 4L80e (heavier duty than the 4L60) was in there too. Just transplant both engine and trans, and IMO, the ECU.The black and green arcs should be much larger. Pic also doesn't take in account for suspension geometry that is more of a trapezoid then proper parallelogram. S10 steering is closer to bottom of spindle and lower arm. Tie rod more closely match lower arm length and parallel it, less of a match to the upper.Vintage GMC flatbed truck is carrying a pretty awesome rat rod at the 2022 SEMA Show. For the most part, old Chevy trucks are far more common than their GMC counterparts, mainly because more were built back in that particular era, decades ago, back when trucks themselves were used far more for work than play or just daily driving purposes.Things have changed drastically in the ensuring years ...I just realized that the 1st gen rat fink ,w white seat , 24 in rear , 26 in front tires , that the same year has 2 different rear fenders , one short and straight , the other longer w duck bill flared end . anybody know the story behind that from electra ?Add vehicle. Motor Mount Engine Bracket Kit BBC Chevy S10 S10 SBC 350 Frame Mount Rat Hot Rod. Brand New. $38.95. $5 off $100+ with coupon. Was: $41.00 5% off. Top Rated Plus. or Best Offer. ten852456 (510) 97.8%.Here are a few pics of what i got and what the factory one looks like. This is the GM hot rod 7" booster. The stock 1991 s-10 booster. THANKS FOR THE HELP. See more. 6. 1991 S-10, 3.5" traditional body drop on 22" Status Knight 5 wheels, 4.3L, custom back-half. Share. Like.Sep 14, 2007 · 265/70R16. Basically a 30.5x10.4R16. A 31x10.50R15 is only 30.5x10.50, so you'll have a tad bit less rub. 16x8 ZQ8's or Xtreme rims will require spacers, if those are the rims you're considering. Either way, get rims that space the tires out past the fender well as much as possible.The Ranger is a little better built, but not by enough to make the s10 a bad choice. Maintenance is a bigger factor than innate build quality. Ford vs Chevy so you'll never get an unbiased answer, but I had two s10s and loved em. First was a 96 2wd extended cab, second a 2002 4wd crew cab.The steering shaft was custom made using 3 universal joints to work around the exhaust manifold and 1 heim joint to support the shaft to the frame. The steering box is the stock S-10 unit. The shifter is on the column and a B&M shifter cable was used with a custom made bracket that attaches to the end of the column.13K subscribers in the RatRod community. we are a community for all kinds of Rat Rods and Rat Rod related content. Coins. 0 coins. Premium ... The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week ... S10 rat rod ...3613 posts · Joined 2002. #3 · Jul 7, 2010. i have a couple sliders from first gens in my inventory that im about to scrap for junk cuz i dont need them, i can take pics if it may help. PM me. many different vehicles parting out, engine underhood dash electrical and more parts! cars, trucks, fords, chevies, etc. - Own: '54 F350 dually, '54 ...13 posts · Joined 2012. #1 · Feb 7, 2020. Currently I have a 1996 S10 with 260K+ miles on it and I am looking for a replacement. I had not really looked at 1st gen S10s but I think maybe I should. For you 1st gen experts I have a few questions related to my needs. Listed roughly in order of importance.Step into the world of classic elegance and raw power with this 1935 Chevrolet Master Deluxe Humpback Rat Rod. Dressed in a satin green exterior, this vintage beauty is a head-turner on any road. ... 1984 GMC S10 Rat Rod. This Brown, ... Please provide a first name. Last Name . Please provide a last name. Email . Please provide an email address ...Buy 1 Pair 105W Rectangular 5x7/ 6x7 Inch Led Headlight High Low Beam Headlamp Compatible with Jeep Wrangler YJ Cherokee XJ Kenworth T300 1997-2010 Replacement H6054 H5054 H6054LL 69822 6052 6053 (2 pcs): Headlight Assemblies - Amazon.com FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases. www.amazon.com.1st Gen Bigblock Installation. Early style big block Chevrolet motor mounts were used to mount the engine to the cross member. Extensions were welded to the front edge of the cross member and brackets were fabricated for the motor mounts to bolt to. The front cross member was cut at the back edge approximately 3" and then boxed in.Nothing major why I don't see why you can't use any 82-93 frame. All suv frames are the same as long as you stick to the same door count and gen. 2doors 83-94 and the 4doors whenever they started (wanna say 91)-94. 4x4 and 2wd are a worlds difference. 4x4s use torsion bars and 2wds use coil springs. 87 blazer tahoe 2 door, 5.7, auto, sfa 4x4.I have been looking for a decent 1st gen pickup truck for about a month now. ... Previous S-Series: 91 Jimmy SLE 2x4, 94 Jimmy SLS 4x4, 98 2-Door 4x4 Blazer 4x4, 92 S10 Tahoe 2x4, 91 S10 Tahoe 2x4. Save Share. Like. Sort by Oldest first ... A 2.8 4x4 auto pickup for my dad and a 2.8 2x4 auto regular cab shortbox for a 36 Chevy rat rod ...Inside the build. Year/Make/Model: 1985 Chevy S10 Blazer. Owner and City/State: Cory Schiller; Bridgman, Michigan. Chassis: Front Suspension: Thorbecke Brothers tubular control arms, Airlift D2600 ...Rat rod. A rat rod, as usually known today, is a custom car with a deliberately worn-down, unfinished appearance, typically lacking paint, showing rust, and made from cheap or cast-off parts. [1] These parts can include non-automotive items that have been repurposed, such as a rifle used as a gear shifter, wrenches as door handles, or hand saws ...The first-generation S10 HVAC vacuum controls efficiently manage cabin climate with vacuum-operated actuators. Repairability is generally good, with common issues like leaks or failed actuators being easily fixable. However, long-term maintenance may become more challenging due to part availability. Vacuum actuators are bullet proof.Check out this badass epic diesel rat rod upclose. Built by welderup in las vegas. #welderup #dieselratrod #ratrod #ratrods #ucc19 #lucasoilraceway #ultimate...S-10 rat rod. 2.2K likes · 1 talking about this. Just for funJason: The S-10 is a rare sight in the dirt. The majority of builders will prefer to build other makes and models either because of the ease of building or due to less aftermarket suspension ...The same 4 post holds both the hood - and the dash itself in place: 4 Nuts hold the hood on - 4 nuts holds the instrument cluster to the dash. Again - I didn't get a picture of the speedometer cable in place, but it's very simple to disconnect it: push down on the clip and pull it out. The single electrical connection is the same: 1 screw.Nov 6, 2008 · DieselS10. 6140 posts · Joined 2007. #12 · Nov 15, 2008. I had to remove all the factory heat and air from my firewall for engine and turbo clearance so I went with the Vintage Air system. All I did was remove all the factory stuff from behind the dash on the passenger side and mounted the unit there.Chubby Dicks Chop Shop goes mobile to visit other shops in this great country of ours. Heres a buddy ofours who used an S- 10 donor truck and a mis-match of ...Hey guys so here's what I've got. I have a 48 willys truck and am in the process of building a rat rod out of it. I got an 88 s10 with 5 speed 2.8 v6. I unhooked every plug inside the cab and pulled them through the firewall to get the cab off. Now that I have done that I need to know which ones I HAVE TO HAVE hooked up just to make it run and ...Street Rod Kits on Gen. 1 Chevy S-10s. Roadster, Sedan Delivery, & Pickup Truck. DIY build-ups under $10K total cost. Owner testimonials. Contact: Rodster Street Rods, 214 Main St., Unit #15-B, El Segundo, CA 90245 tel: (310) 322-2767 <email >. Use of this website signifies your agreement to the TERMS OF USE.sadexcuse4s10. 12710 posts · Joined 2004. #9 · Jun 20, 2008. 7" dual diaphram hotrod booster and MC. got mine on ebay for like $125, cut my firewall and moved it 1 1/2" closer to the motor and it clears 255/30/22. Project '86 *Shame to Fame* FOR SALE, wife expecting baby.V-8 Conversion Manual for Chevy S10 Trucks. 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You'll have access to a range of high-quality components, including engine mounts, transmission adapters, wiring harnesses, exhaust systems, and more. All of these components used to assemble our Complete …For the remainder of other cracked areas I removed all the loose and flaking pieces, and also removed a portion of the foam underneath to make room for new material thickness. Always try to leave your edges round, this will help reduce another stress or cracking point. Tools Used: Razor knife, 120 Grit sandpaper. 3.)Ben Wrasse's 1971 Gremlin might not be your first go-to vehicle to build a rat rod (or any hot rod) from, but his is a perfect example of doing what you can with what you already have. Once you ...No need to beat up the firewall for trans clearance in a first Gen S10. You will need the Milodon S10 swap pan to clear the front crossmember - but your carb pad will be level, your driveline angles will be right, and the headers will fit! ... 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Other than that they were nice seats - $75.95 for the pair!Dec 16, 2008 · 1st Gen Forums. S10 / S15 ... I plan on "rat-rod flat black" and 15" camaro/chevelle rallies or 15" bolt-on wires. My truck was an original bench, was swapped to ...The winters can be brutal up in the North East. Maybe not necessarily snow and terrible weather, but usually cold enough to not be able to race and a lot of ...From the 11-inch chop and 4-inch channel to the meticulously crafted interior adorned with rusted metal and vintage accessories, every detail reflects the builder's dedication to authenticity and creativity. In conclusion, this S10 rat rod stands as a testament to innovation, craftsmanship, and the unyielding pursuit of automotive artistry.the outer tie rod blocks a straight shot. ... Joined May 28, 2005. Apr 22, 2012 #6 1st gen s10 will fit. i put some used suspension on a monte back in the 90's at the body shop and it was labeled s10 . M. Morbid Member. Joined ... ALL the 2 wd S-10 front lowers are the same as well as the 3rd gen F body arms. GM used a lot of parts to ...Exterior & Body Panels - Not Make Specific: RUSTY RAT ROD STYLE 1929 CA LICENSE PLATE. $100. VALLEJO, CA. Mar 18 2024. Very rare, and perfectly-rusty and original, 1929 California license plate. Would be an awesome addition to your 1920s-1930s based and perfectly-rusty Rat Rod...and you'd never see another one like it.. 91 s10 rat rod 283 engine with 327.heads 5 speed 373 gears itIt has a 4.370-inch gasket bore and .039-inc S-10 Forums. 2nd Gen Forums. S10 / Sonoma Oil Filter Location in '02 S10 2.2L 4cyl ... Looking for first gen bedrug... Save Share. Like. V. ... 80 c10-daily, slammed.flat black, white walls. red wheels. rat rod yoo American by birth, Northern by the grace of God, and Lineman by choice. Save Share. 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