Pete thanks for the response, by the way your url/website is not operating. The thought to go to a v-8 did cross my mind, but here in Canada price of gas is pricey to say, prefer to go economical. Would like to find a 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton frame/ rolling chasis with the original 6 and 4 spd. Wait and see.
D8 thanks for the info, I did notice the width on the box over the frame and may clear a few inches, but the box would have to come down 5 inches to hit the wheels, and I am about to lift the box about 1 1/2 inches, for clearance over the gas tank the s-15 has. I was considering on putting a diff rearend to widen it some, means do some measuring, cutting and welding. Then the original 1/2 ton 3/4 ton frame idea comes to mind. Box in the frame and put a 9 inch diff in. Do it right and get it over with.
The motor work came to a stop, christmas is coming, other things need to be done, Sorry no pics of just yet, the truck sits under a tarp covered in snow out back. Waiting for the new yr. Then I will try to get it in the shop and do some touch up work to the body. Been sanding the fenders and doors, just about to prime the hood and so forth. Thinking of the spray can method, just might go canadian tire and buy a can of red primer and spray it properly. funds dictate where I go and do. I can relate with you guys on that one.
