I'm very interested in this setup, but need time to think about it. There is a local late model auto salvage yard 20min from me that is packed with s10s. I can mig weld so thats no problem, but im working outside on the ground, no concrete pad or anything. My truck also has the engine (235 inline 6) in it and I have no way to remove it.
My recent plan was to swap out the 3/4 ton axle for a 1/2 ton so that I could install a disc brake kit. I was also planning on installing a Toyota box in the stock location so I could have power steering. Ive been working on, and have designed a few brackets (waiting for some to be cut out and other waiting on quotes to have them laser cut out). I designed a bracket that will move the alternator to the passenger side, just like Fla54Chevy3100 and because I was using a toyota box, I designed a bracket that will mount a toyota pump where the alternator was. Also designed a bracket to mount the toyota box.
Anyway Im making some money back by selling the stock parts (brakes, steering and axles) and spending the money for a disc brake kit ($250-$400) on the s10 parts and crossmember. Could still move the alt to the passenger side, redesign the p/s pump bracket to use a gm, dodge or ford pump and forget about the toyota box and mount ($50 to have the box mount cut out).
When I get some free time I will run some numbers and see what works best for me and my budget.
