Keep in mind, this was my first ever body swap of any sort. I had the frame already to weld on the brackets, that I purchased form Ez swaps.
Plus, now you can buy parts for this right from your local parts store. Another advantage is the fact you are now playing with a frame that is 30+ years newer then the original one. Yet again, saving time so you can cruise earlier then later. Plus, with the S-10 frame, you can thank General Motors for having the geometry all set for you unlike the mustangs front end swap and the rear end swap you have to do yourself. I think the mustang 2 front ends that people put in these trucks cost about $1500.00 or so. With the frame, came the tilt steering column, power brake booster, wiring harness, fuel tank, all pedals, and seat, if you choose to use it, and a rear end out of a 4 wheel drive S-10 for $150.00.
I went and got a regular cab, long box frame. First of all, you get everything you need for this do it yourself swap with the S-10 truck you buy at the local junkyard. Hello, My friend and I just done an S-10 swap for my 51 Chevy truck. There are two options to buy the conversion kits:Ĭode 504 – Long Bed S-10 Frame Swap The following are testimonials from folks who have used the S10 frame swap kits from Code 50 Some info is from folks completed the job and list problems experienced, I’ve never seen it done so I don’t have much info to contribute but here’s what I have…… There are many different configurations of motor mounts and stands, you just have to figure out which you want to use.Below is just about all the info I have on putting as S10 frame underneath an advanced design truck. This would be an example of a stand that you would connect to the motor mount with a thru-bolt, then the flat part of the stand with the 4 bolt holes would either weld or bolt to the frame or crossmember. These are stock rubber motor mounts for a SBC.They bolt to the side of the engine block with bolts in the 3 holes that you see here.ģ-Bolt Chevy Rubber Motor Mounts for 90 Degree V6, SB/Big Block V8 - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop
If this is a carbed motor, lay a level on the carburetor mount pad of the intake manifold and level the motor front to rear and side to side. When the motor is finally in its resting place, weld or bolt the stands to the chassis/crossmember. Lower the motor into place, trimming material that is in the way as the motor drops into place. Click to expand.Bolt the rubber mounts to the block and then bolt whatever stands you will use to the mounts.
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