The Jalopy Journal
Where did you get those countersunk fasteners? The OEM ones are around $40+ for a set.
All the shocks are in now as are the airbags. Had to notch out the front spring pockets to make room for the re-7's up front. Threw in a pic of...
Yes guys. The whole point of a "TRIANGULATED" 4 link is that the top bars are triangulated to limit any side movement of the rear axle no matter...
Wow! Thank you all for the input. I will let you know when I make my decision. Check out my project....
I want an air management system with ride height sensors like in the E-level and E3 kits. Anybody have any suggestions or comments or know of any...
I got the triangulated 4 link in this week. I dont think I have ever spent so much time doing "nothing." (measuring, analyzing, measuring,...
This week I put in the step notch and upper bag plates. As you can see in the first picture I kind of had a brain fart and started welding the...
Naaaaaaaaaaaa!:cool:
You know...... on second thought........since this thing does have a diesel in it why dont I turn it into a monster truck!?:D
Took the body off today. Only took me about an hour by myself using two cherry pickers, some 4x4's, and jack stands.
Here is a picture of the mounts for the engine. Made my own plates on the engine side and mounted the stock solid rubber mounts to the s10 frame...
I know I saw somewhere that a guy hooked up the original column to the S10 steering box. Anybody remember where or what parts you need to hook the...
The beast has been caged!
Crusty Nut... good to see you on the Hamb. We have talked on the 4BT forum and I followed your build thread there. Jalopy Joker... I will be...
The engine has probably taken the most effort so far in the project. It took me quite a while just to find the right one for the right price....
So if you are wondering what the hell is that? Its a Cummins 4BT Turbo Diesel and a Ford ZF 5 speed and I plan on running bio diesel in it. I...
So here is the real fun stuff. With the intent of building this car as a classic lead sled and cruzer, I was more concerned with gas mileage and...
So I removed the drivetrain, raised and leveled the car on jack stands, and replaced the front clip with a S10 clip with tubular control arms. I...
I drove the car around for about two years mostly as a weekend driver. Over that time I did a few things like putting in an entirely new 12 volt...
Well I figure I am far enough along now that I can start posting some pictures of my progress so here we go........ Here is what I started out...
rustynewyorker.....I already have the s10 clip and maverick rear end and am going to use a multi lug pattern wheel so that is no problem....
I have a 51 shoebox that is stock right now, but awaiting surgery. I am going to graft in an S10 front clip that is already set up with tubular...
I have searched around the forum a bit but have not been able to find the answer to my questions. First, is there a better year s10 front clip for...
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