Greetings! Sold my 41 Chevy 1/2 ton on a 92 Nissan frame about 13 years ago now and can't stop thinking about another build. Current plan, is an S10 frame swap with an EV drivetrain. In trying to select the correct motor and gear ratios, I need to determine the weight of the unit. While the builders manual is great for cab, bed, accessory and overall weight, it doesn't tell me the following so hoping y'all can help me out.
Engine w/ transmission - ~617 lbf?
Front fenders - ?
Rear fenders - ?
I've found rear fiberglass fenders listed at about 10 lbf, but nothing about the fronts. I'd def. consider keeping the fenders if they only added 50-100lbf but I remember the OEM fronts being really heavy!
Goal will be lightweight without going full rat rod. I want to keep the cab (chopped top), hood w/ side louvers and grill. Bed will be custom fitted to the new frame and potentially shortened. I'm not sold on keeping the stock wheelbase so might go for an S10 w/ regular cab and short bed (11" shorter?)
Thanks for any information you can provide!
