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Title: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on November 30, 2010, 02:51:37 AM
well me and my buddy bought this s10 a few days ago. it is a 92 on 42" tsl super swampers. here it is on her way home.

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/133.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/133.jpg)

it has a engine in the pic but we have to return it. so we have no trans engine or t case. it has stock cj 7 axles but we have a dana 44 for the front and a dana 60 for the rear already.
we plan on putting in a 350 small block and a 700 trans. so the other day we started fixing up the body on the truck so we can get it painted.

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/139.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/139.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/141.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/141.jpg)

i think we did a good job for only being 17 and never doing cab corners before we still need to sand the bondo and the rest of the truck.
oh and did i mention that this truck will be put inside of our school!!!!!! once we get her painted were going to dissemble it and bring it inside the school to raise money for our senior class. can you imagine the look on other kids faces when they walk into the school and see this monster sitting there?!? we told our principle our plan and he is all for it we just have to set a date to do it. and btw we are selling add space on the truck to local businesses to raise money so if you would like to donate that would be awesome.

i plan on keeping this updated as we do work so follow us in the next few months!!!!!!!
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on November 30, 2010, 02:52:47 AM
look at those rear leafs!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: KORNBREAD on November 30, 2010, 02:58:29 AM
Hey that was sitting in the tire shop parking lot in davison! i live 4 houses down from there. passed that truck everyday!
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on November 30, 2010, 03:00:00 AM
yup it sure was lol there tires are bout shot but will work for a couple of highschool kids lol there def into the wear marks
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on November 30, 2010, 03:28:10 AM
actually can anyone point us in the right direction on hydro steering? i heard we can do it using our stock gearbox and power steering pump is this true?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: homewrecker john on November 30, 2010, 04:14:15 AM
yes on the power steering pump...no on the gear box....need to get a orbital valve and hydraulic cylinder.
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Post by: homewrecker john on November 30, 2010, 04:14:37 AM
ohh by the way....cool project!!!!
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Post by: dfm_13 on November 30, 2010, 04:41:02 AM
thx where can i get that just at like tsc...and just 1 cyl to the steering arm or 2 one for each wheel?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: homewrecker john on November 30, 2010, 04:46:40 AM
To be honest..contact EROQ....he is the man with hydro steering
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Post by: Ghetto Fab on November 30, 2010, 06:26:02 AM
i was gonna go look at that tomorrow lol.... glad to see its goin to someone thatll do somethin with it!  good luck!
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Post by: burl on November 30, 2010, 09:26:46 AM
Let me know if your gonna sell those axles we are lookig for a set
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Post by: MR NASTY on November 30, 2010, 12:51:24 PM
Burl I got a stock set out of a 88 wrangler $200 never seen mud and ready to go. If he isn't selling his. Pm if interested
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on November 30, 2010, 01:53:43 PM
yea give me like a month or so and we;'ll have these axle out and ill post it on our build page.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: STEUERDUKES on November 30, 2010, 07:25:31 PM
 ==kp  Sweet looking project!  Good luck with your build!

==wgm
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: BAD APPLE on December 01, 2010, 11:12:09 PM
i think i saw this truck at a body shop in napolean about three or four months ago, where did u get this
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: KORNBREAD on December 02, 2010, 12:29:04 AM
he got it from the tire shop in davison
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Post by: wheaton on December 02, 2010, 05:07:03 PM
not bad ill give ya a tip dont let that bondo sit as soon as its sandable start the sanding cause if you let it dry all the way its like sanding concrete. Good luck on the project great idea nice to see your doing something productive.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on December 02, 2010, 11:15:37 PM
well thx but i already waited to long its been a few days and i was gonna sand it tommorow lol......i was lookin forward to it untill i red that lol
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on December 07, 2010, 04:11:21 AM
alright so i have a few really big updates.
we spent all night cuting out the bed and buildin a role cage
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1203101436.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1203101436.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1203101844.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1203101844.jpg)
then i spent the next day cutting the bar off cause it was ugly lol

here she is getting ready to be painted.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1204101353-3.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1204101353-3.jpg)
and fresh outa paint
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1205101406-2.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1205101406-2.jpg)
thats tractor paint lol 35 bucks a gallon lmao
here are some of our sponsors that i started to paint on
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1206102207-1.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1206102207-1.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1206102223-1.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1206102223-1.jpg)
oh and check out these leafs lol
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1205102207-1.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1205102207-1.jpg)
oh and btw i got the drivetrain all figured out. my buddy flipped his durango the other day he is fine but his dad said if i paid the tow truck fee and the impound fee then i could have it so.....340 bucks and i got this (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1205101430-1.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1205101430-1.jpg) i am gonna use the engine trans and t case...but now i need a new front axle cause the d44 i have is a passanger drop and the durango tcase is driver side so if any one has a axle they wanna sell that would be awsome. so thats pretty much where she stands as of now
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: homewrecker john on December 07, 2010, 05:10:34 AM
ohhh just trade the tcase for a 241 drivers drop...lol
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: homewrecker john on December 07, 2010, 05:11:03 AM
or is a 243....p00 i cant remember
newer chevy anyways
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on December 07, 2010, 02:26:10 PM
yea im gonna do w.e i can 1st. will that bolt up to the durango trans?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: marshall on December 07, 2010, 03:43:28 PM
trade the durango for chevy parts! lookin good
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: KORNBREAD on December 07, 2010, 03:51:21 PM
Quote from: homewrecker john on December 07, 2010, 05:10:34 AM
ohhh just trade the tcase for a 241 drivers drop...lol
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Bigdaddy on December 07, 2010, 04:39:35 PM
nice rig ==thumbsup
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on December 07, 2010, 05:01:05 PM
thanks guys shes commin along fast!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Chevyboy93 on December 07, 2010, 05:37:30 PM
sweet build man keep us posted on the progress
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Post by: 355REDNECK on December 07, 2010, 09:18:41 PM
sweet build
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Post by: 71 Highboy on December 11, 2010, 02:03:27 AM
pm sent
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on December 13, 2010, 10:44:58 PM
pm responded
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Post by: Blazin40s on December 14, 2010, 12:34:48 PM
Good job guys
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Post by: michigan maniac on December 21, 2010, 03:47:38 AM
looking good!!!! 
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 11, 2011, 01:00:38 AM
alright its been awhile but heres some updates. i finished the paint on the truck with the rest of the ads and some flames and my schools logo. btw the truck is painted wiht my classes colors.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1226101459a.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1226101459a.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1226101459.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1226101459.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1226101458a.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1226101458a.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1226101458.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1226101458.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1226101459b.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1226101459b.jpg)
i also took the durango apart down to a rolling chassi. we decided instead of moving the engine and trans anf tcase with the whole wireing harness it would be just easier to move the cab and the leaves from the truck to the durangos frame. plus the durago frame is full box where the s-10 isnt. so were just gonna do that cause we have to put nex axles on it anyways we figered that would be way easier.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0107111841.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0107111841.jpg)
im happy with how the paint turned out too it dosnt look to bad for someone who hasnt ever used an airbrush befor lmao.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 11, 2011, 01:41:11 AM
oh and we were thinking nameing her "big three" since we have a chevy body, dodge engine and frame, and we plan on running ford axles. what you you think? or maybe "boe" as in "bit of everything"
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Blue on January 11, 2011, 01:57:19 AM
Quote from: dfm_13 on January 11, 2011, 01:41:11 AM
oh and we were thinking nameing her "big three" since we have a chevy body, dodge engine and frame, and we plan on running ford axles. what you you think? or maybe "boe" as in "bit of everything"

i vote the Big Three. cool project
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: 73chevytruck on January 11, 2011, 02:26:53 AM
you need a pass drop  208 tcase, it will bolt right to the back of the dodge trans, and that way you can use the axles you have.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 11, 2011, 01:57:46 PM
well i have the 231 and these axles are only cj7's so they are a little weak to be running 42's dont you think? you guys know better than me what do you think?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: betterbeaters on January 11, 2011, 01:59:49 PM
jeep axles will break with 42s hell my 1 tons broke with 42s lol
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 11, 2011, 02:02:50 PM
yea thats what i figured lol we got a 60 for the rear and were gonna run a 44 upfront till we beak it just because were getting a great deal on one from one of the other member on this site.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: betterbeaters on January 11, 2011, 02:11:23 PM
it should work for alitte while!
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 11, 2011, 02:54:04 PM
yea i figure we only have a 318 so it shouldnt be too bad.....maybe lol
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: roodawakening on January 12, 2011, 12:47:07 AM
looking good guys
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 12, 2011, 02:36:25 AM
here's a small update. we got our new axles thanks to terspr250 hooking us up with a great deal, thanks again. we have a dana60 rear now and a dana44 for the front.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0111112104.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0111112104.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0111112105.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0111112105.jpg)
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: ProGrade on January 12, 2011, 04:00:48 AM
cool project!
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Post by: dfm_13 on January 12, 2011, 05:32:33 PM
ok so the tires that i want are 8 on 8 and our axles are 8 on 6.5. so i was thinking about making some adapters this is what ive come up with let me know what you all think.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/adr.png) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/adr.png)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/adt.png) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/adt.png)
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 12, 2011, 05:45:24 PM
yea i guessed on the center hole till i get a measurement. and i think about welding a nut on the inside of the tube for the 6.5 and then hitting the studs outta the drum and put a bolt in from the inside of the drum to the welded nut on my adapter. if that makes sense? lol then for the 8" there is a little sleve in the tubing so it wont get crushed then just run a bolt all the way through.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 12, 2011, 05:46:21 PM
oh and its hard to see in the pic but the 6.5" don't go all the way through that why i want to weld a nut in.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 12, 2011, 06:01:54 PM
i will remove the studs on the axles. put bolts in instead in tightened them from behind the adapter and drum will be one piece and come off together. in stead of just attaching the addapter you need to first remove the drum then bolt them together. i know its hard to explain over a message.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 12, 2011, 06:13:57 PM
going with tractor tires so that wont happen lol i'm afraid that if i drill a hole all the way through for the studs that the 2 holes will be to close together and will be weak.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: marshall on January 12, 2011, 07:45:19 PM
have you ever seen a wheel spacer? the ones i have seen are machined so the old studs are in the middle, not above like your drawing, you might have to go that route, ya know? you design looks more complicated than needed ( i mean this nicely) start with a solid chunk that you can bolt on with the old lugs and studs, and clock it so the new studs are between the others. that thing you drew up looks very hard to make with a lot of parts that need lined up perfectly and a lot of welds that could fail. like they say k.i.s.s.....keep it simple smarty!
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: michigan maniac on January 13, 2011, 03:59:29 PM
forget the wheel adapters, weld new centers in your rims, it'll be stronger than an adapter and be way easier to do,
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 13, 2011, 05:12:02 PM
yea the guy i want the tires from said he would do it for 75 so im just gonna do that. and don't worry i wont take offense lol if i didn't wanna know what you guys thought i wouldn't have asked. i have little experience so all input is helpful.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: michigan maniac on January 14, 2011, 05:59:20 PM
what tires are you running?
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Post by: Captn. J on January 14, 2011, 06:59:48 PM
i would stay with the s-10 frame  but do what u think is good ...
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 17, 2011, 12:16:49 AM
im looking at some 42" tractors......and i was gonna use the s-10 frame cause its lighter but its also pretty rusty in some spots. why do you think that ones better? plus its a lot of extra work to move the engine and the whole wiring harness over and make mounts for it all.
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Post by: MidMichiganMudRun on January 17, 2011, 12:53:19 AM
How bout the mutt.... Might be a name since its a bit of everything lol
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Post by: homewrecker john on January 17, 2011, 12:54:33 AM
Or .....Heinz 57
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 17, 2011, 03:33:57 AM
the mutt is a pretty good idea lol
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Post by: Proud and Powerful on January 17, 2011, 04:21:23 AM
sweet project looking good applaudd ++peace
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 17, 2011, 04:23:39 AM
thanks guys
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 21, 2011, 02:21:54 AM
well no update just waiting lol so i figured i might as well show you guys my car lol im board.....
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/046.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/046.jpg)
she has a 4.5 inch lift with 33"s bushwackers, homemade tire rack on the back, bedlined rockers and door bottoms, brushgaurd, and some hellas.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Blue on January 21, 2011, 02:24:18 AM
bad ass ride mana]
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 21, 2011, 02:27:59 AM
thanks, took a few summers of hard work to save the money to do what i wanted, everyone thinks my parents did it all for me but they dont even know lol. theirs nothing stopping them from getting a job roofing all summer to get their own money to make their car nice lol.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Blue on January 21, 2011, 02:38:54 AM
Quote from: dfm_13 on January 21, 2011, 02:27:59 AM
thanks, took a few summers of hard work to save the money to do what i wanted, everyone thinks my parents did it all for me but they dont even know lol. theirs nothing stopping them from getting a job roofing all summer to get their own money to make their car nice lol.
lol i know what you mean. its taking me forever to save up and build my truck
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 21, 2011, 02:40:59 AM
yea for sure but def worth it in the long run. my parents keep yelling at me for putting all the cash into as car that has plpd on it. when i got my jeep i 1st lifted 3 inches with 31's had that for about a year then totally redid everything lol they wernt happy but w.e its what i wanted lol
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Blue on January 21, 2011, 02:44:07 AM
lol yea my mom gets pissed because thats all i do is save money for my truck. my dad dont care tho lol
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 21, 2011, 02:52:02 AM
yea dads strait with me too like he'll act mad then the parts come and hes all pumped to help me and show me how to do it all so it works out alright
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Blue on January 21, 2011, 02:48:50 PM
Lol yea my Dad will act mad about it but hes just doing that so my mom wont byTch haha
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Post by: dfm_13 on January 21, 2011, 05:37:58 PM
lmao yea same story here lol
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Post by: dfm_13 on January 26, 2011, 01:59:27 AM
hey terry do you happen to have found those spring perches?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 26, 2011, 02:07:44 AM
oh and the truck is goin in my school this Sunday ill be sure to take a bunch of pics. it will be in there for a week during spirit week before snowcomming.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 27, 2011, 03:25:05 AM
so we ran out to big al's today and check out some tires.. they measure about 42's im gonna go get them this weekend he has to weld in some new centers for me. i cant wait to get those new axles in and the tires on. has anyone made there own driveshaft? any tips i think that i am gonna have to lengthin the one i have. i heard some people put sand in them. is that to help keep it balanced?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: betterbeaters on January 27, 2011, 01:38:31 PM
what are you doing with the tires that are on it?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 27, 2011, 01:57:49 PM
idk sell'em probly there on a 15 in rim with a 5 on 4.5 lug pattern. there pretty rough though
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Post by: betterbeaters on January 27, 2011, 02:18:46 PM
what would you want for tires only?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 27, 2011, 03:03:26 PM
oh idk lol they would probly be only good for rollers.i know that one of them is tubed for sure. it has a split in it and has a tread from another tire bolted on the in side and has a tube. they are all defiantly to the wear marks. i dont want you thinkin there something better than they are lol. i need a radiator for this truck. if u have an extra radiator and electric fan laying around maybe we could trade?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 27, 2011, 03:04:46 PM
* or some steering parts
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Post by: betterbeaters on January 27, 2011, 03:48:50 PM
I got a chevy rad and I think a cooling fan... can you get me pics for the tires?  ones of the one with tube too please!
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Post by: dfm_13 on January 27, 2011, 03:54:26 PM
yea i can do that tonight when i get outa class
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Post by: betterbeaters on January 27, 2011, 03:57:49 PM
sweet I will look and see what got for fans I know I got a rad or 3! lol
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Post by: marshall on January 27, 2011, 04:09:15 PM
Quote from: dfm_13 on January 27, 2011, 03:03:26 PM
oh idk lol they would probly be only good for rollers.i know that one of them is tubed for sure. it has a split in it and has a tread from another tire bolted on the in side and has a tube. they are all defiantly to the wear marks. i dont want you thinkin there something better than they are lol. i need a radiator for this truck. if u have an extra radiator and electric fan laying around maybe we could trade?
i seen that tire on the old ford they had at the tire shop, BOLTED a piece of an old tire on the inside to hold the rip together!
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 27, 2011, 06:15:20 PM
yup its a lil rough
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Post by: dfm_13 on January 28, 2011, 12:56:19 AM
heres the tires for ya
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0127111818.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0127111818.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0127111820.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0127111820.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0127111820a.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0127111820a.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/1204101353-3-1.jpg)
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: a99moparman on January 28, 2011, 02:01:41 AM
cool project you guys are doin a great job i took a dodge dakota 1990 and put it on a 1975 ford frame
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 28, 2011, 02:15:14 AM
hey thx man yea i just want to get the thing in the school and back out so we can begin the real work lol. the principle says it cant have the engine or anything in it so its just a waiting game until then, just collecting parts for now.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: michigan maniac on January 28, 2011, 04:36:49 PM
Quote from: dfm_13 on January 27, 2011, 03:25:05 AM
so we ran out to big al's today and check out some tires.. they measure about 42's im gonna go get them this weekend he has to weld in some new centers for me. i cant wait to get those new axles in and the tires on. has anyone made there own driveshaft? any tips i think that i am gonna have to lengthin the one i have. i heard some people put sand in them. is that to help keep it balanced?

you could cut and weld ur old ones, biggest thing is keeping everything straight, use a chop saw to make a nice straight cut, tac weld then recheck by spining the shaft, ive heard of people making a jig to hold it all straight, i wouldnt worry bout vibrations if its only a mud truck, or go to tsc and buy there tractor shafts, they have some square stock shafts, yokes, and u joints
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 28, 2011, 04:55:57 PM
yea ill def check out tsc. and no im not worried about vibs thanks,
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on January 29, 2011, 02:05:39 AM
well i picked up my tires today!!!!!!!
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Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Moses on January 31, 2011, 05:10:32 PM
sweet truck!
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Blue on January 31, 2011, 09:37:24 PM
Quote from: dfm_13 on January 29, 2011, 02:05:39 AM
well i picked up my tires today!!!!!!!
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0128012030.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0128012030.jpg)

nice tires how tall are they?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on February 01, 2011, 02:01:48 PM
they measure like a little over 42
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: BUDGETBOGGER03 on February 01, 2011, 02:35:34 PM
nice tires keep the pics coming!
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: boggers55 on February 01, 2011, 02:44:01 PM
should be cool to see when done
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on February 14, 2011, 03:08:31 PM
ok well we got our truck in our school. it should get a really good reaction out of our students.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0506-1.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0506-1.jpg)
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(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0528-1.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0528-1.jpg)
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(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0531-1.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0531-1.jpg)
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Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: marshall on February 14, 2011, 03:50:45 PM
looks good in there
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Blue on February 15, 2011, 03:29:56 AM
Truck looks real nice man
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: KORNBREAD on February 15, 2011, 01:29:53 PM
Thats Bad Ass man! Looks sweet!
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: michigan maniac on February 15, 2011, 06:58:42 PM
nice job man!!!   applaudd  looks bad ass in the school...  bet it was fun to do
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on February 15, 2011, 07:54:06 PM
yea it was a real good time. we have raised a fair amount of money for my class just in two days. and the paper is coming tomorrow to take our picture and write up an article. it should be cool
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: 94chevy_4x4 on February 19, 2011, 05:30:30 PM
cool s-10! looks a lot better than when u started  ++peace ==kp
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Proud and Powerful on March 02, 2011, 07:05:58 AM
Quote from: michigan maniac on February 15, 2011, 06:58:42 PM
nice job man!!!   applaudd  looks bad ass in the school...  bet it was fun to do
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on March 03, 2011, 04:59:27 PM
yea thanks. yesterday i took the leafs off the s-10 frame and moved them to the durango frame....well the rear ones at least. i may work on the front ones today but i have to weld in some brackets for them...finally starting to do the real work
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on March 04, 2011, 02:54:22 AM
we cut the rear petches off and moved them out so they line up with the new frame and leafs. we got the rear all mocked up today. i need to get a drive shaft though before i can weld the perches on it so i can check my angles......
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0303112100-1.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0303112100-1.jpg)
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on March 07, 2011, 12:32:28 AM
alright well i was board today and all of the steel yards were closed this weekend so i couldnt work on the front end so i put the rear tires on just for fun
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0306111800.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0306111800.jpg)
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: 71 Highboy on March 08, 2011, 02:41:09 AM
That axle looks good in there, keep up the good work. Cant wait to see it done
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on March 08, 2011, 02:50:54 AM
well we were sitting there looking at the t case we were thinking about how bad the front ds angle would be and we noticed a little thing,,,,the bolt holes were all spaced 3.5 inches which allowed for a 90* flip.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0307111911.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0307111911.jpg)
this will get out tcase about 8 inches lower so our angle should be pretty good now. the front ds should be about 42"s long.we are goin to pick up some steel tomorrow so that we can get the front leafs all mocked up. we actually re did the rear and put the other more arched leaf springs in the rear. the ones that we had in it (in the pics above) are longer and we decided those would work better in the front.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on March 08, 2011, 02:51:55 AM
i just need to make a new cross member for the trans and tcase so the front ds wont hit and re work the linkage
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: michigan maniac on March 08, 2011, 03:05:22 PM
the only thing to remember with clocking a tcase is oiling issues, most people will run whatever lube ur tcase calls for and some lucas to help keep the upper half lubed up.. ==wgm
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on March 08, 2011, 03:30:50 PM
yea the pump is bellow the oil line still, and we figured that it would get some splash lubrication. the breather is high enough too. do you think that it will be ok like that? we also though since it wont be hitting high speeds that we may over fill it a little. or is that not a good idea?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: Colorado on March 09, 2011, 02:50:16 PM
That's sweet and musta been fun as shitte getting that thing in the school (Now THAT'S how you do it!!) Oh and I vote for the name "Big 3" also.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: michigan maniac on March 09, 2011, 05:54:15 PM
Quote from: dfm_13 on March 08, 2011, 03:30:50 PM
yea the pump is bellow the oil line still, and we figured that it would get some splash lubrication. the breather is high enough too. do you think that it will be ok like that? we also though since it wont be hitting high speeds that we may over fill it a little. or is that not a good idea?

sounds like you should be aight... maybe fill it like normal then add a quart of lucas to it to help the upper bearings stay lubed up!!
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on March 09, 2011, 10:17:57 PM
alright yea that is a pretty good idea i may just have to do that
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on March 28, 2011, 01:24:44 AM
alright sorry for the long time on the updates......the cab is almost ready to go on. we have everything all welded in. the driveshafts are made and are in. the divorced tcase is mounted. we now have 2 tcases it was the only way to have the front ds work and i didnt have a tailshaft to replace the 1st tcase so we kept it. so now we can have granny gears. the gas tank has been relocated bumpstops are on just not in these pics. the shifter linkage for the 2nd tcase is made......i feel like there is more but i cant remember.
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(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0327112101a.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0327112101a.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0327112101b.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0327112101b.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0327112101c.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0327112101c.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0327112101d.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0327112101d.jpg)
what does you guys think?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: 355REDNECK on March 28, 2011, 01:27:35 AM
cool keep up the good work.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on March 28, 2011, 01:30:24 AM
thanks its coming along
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: 'the DON' on March 28, 2011, 01:36:36 AM
looks good
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on April 13, 2011, 01:19:29 AM
well i have been very lazy when it comes to updating this.....but i have been bust a$$ on the truck.
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0535.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0535.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0536.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0536.jpg)
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(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0539.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0539.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0539-1.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/DSCN0539-1.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/th_DSCN0546.jpg) (http://s252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/?action=view&current=DSCN0546.mp4)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0410112043.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0410112043.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0412112012b.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0412112012b.jpg)
(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0412112012a.jpg) (http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh2/DYLANMALONE/0412112012a.jpg)
and this was pretty cool we had a cut off wheel explode and it hit my radiator and it started to leak all over the floor.the picture is after we fixed it.we just crimped the ends and soldered them. my day also got hit with the wheel he has a nice gash in his arm and leg but hes alright. i just need to do breaks and it will be fully functional. there is still a long list of things that need to be done though. let me know what you all think
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on April 13, 2011, 01:20:07 AM
by the way this was the trucks first drive today
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: 71 Highboy on April 13, 2011, 01:48:04 AM
Looks good Dylan glad to see the axles worked for ya, cant wait to see it in the mud
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on April 13, 2011, 01:51:38 AM
yea they worked good. the front has a little too much play for my liking i think the u joints are bad but ill just have to check them. but that is easy work, in the video i posted i didn't get on it to hard cause not all the body mounts are on it but it felt really peppy even in low low. ( i didnt wanna go to fast cause of the lack of breaks lol ) i am going to do a disk break conversion though.
Title: Re: s10 build!!! updated!!!!! nearing the finish line
Post by: dfm_13 on April 13, 2011, 02:00:46 AM
sorry some pics didnt go in when i updated. heres the hole in the radiator
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Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: michigan maniac on October 16, 2011, 12:27:10 AM
did you sell this? or trying to, seen it on craigslist
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on October 17, 2011, 11:39:02 PM
yea its gone, im building a rock crawler now
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: 71 Highboy on October 17, 2011, 11:42:30 PM
did you get a chance to bog it before you sold it?
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: michigan maniac on October 18, 2011, 02:55:16 AM
What kinda crawler ??
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: dfm_13 on October 19, 2011, 03:38:23 PM
ran it once and it did great untill i shredded my front axle : ( thats why i sold it. i know hwo owns it and they switched in a d60 up front and says the truck does great. and i am building a 2001 cherokee, may go d60's on that. 3 link front and possibly 4 link rear.
Title: Re: s10 build!!!
Post by: marshall on October 19, 2011, 11:45:14 PM
Quote from: dfm_13 on October 19, 2011, 03:38:23 PM
ran it once and it did great untill i shredded my front axle : ( thats why i sold it. i know hwo owns it and they switched in a d60 up front and says the truck does great. and i am building a 2001 cherokee, may go d60's on that. 3 link front and possibly 4 link rear.
is the cherokee your daily driver you had the pics of?