Howdee folks! Got a project getting ready to startup, and putting my plans up for public comments, suggestions and practical jokes. (also to make sure i dont send vital parts to the crusher
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Here's what I have collected-
1957 GMC panel truck body w/title. frame is butchered, eng-trans gone, rear axle from something else, etc.
1989 chevy S-10 lb, with bad 2.8 motor
1984 chevy caprice, hit in the right front
(4) teenage boys, 3 owned outrite, 1 leased
See where we're heading?
The basic plan-
Strip the S-10 to the frame, keeping the suspension, fueltank,steering column and brake system. Fab new body mounts/ adjust wheelbase as needed.
Strip the 305/700r4? from the caprice, mount it into the s-10 frame. Keep the steering column, brake system and driveshaft/rear axle. Front brake hardware too? Maybe the fuel tank?
Brace the interior of the panel, remove it from the bad frame and set it on the s-10 frame.
I havnt started the measuring yet, so unsure on the rear axle, steering column, etc. This is just the highpoints, not covering the good stuff i'll take pictures of along the way, but am I missing anything? I'd hate to need something I just crushed! lol
We're building this as a fun driver, so budget is about the usual amount, but it should be interesting. I have access to the tools and such, and with all of you folks, how can it not work? lol
be safe, and thanks for the help
jon
