zakk
1/2 ton status
don't keep us in suspense! load some pics!! /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
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S-Truck body swaps
- Thread starter blk87K5
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I thought I had saved this recent picture of it but I can't find it All I have is a couple bad pictures that once I get thme down small enough to load in the gallery they will look bad and one of the pictures has Steves least favorite bumper make in it. I'll e-mail him and see if I can get a decent shot.
The thing is huge!
The thing is huge!
Ok here is the picture if Eric Davis's Extended cab s-10 on 1 ton running gear. He originaly started with a 77 K5 then decided it was too wide. Pulled the body to use the frame. Then he decided to build a new frame. I think the frame is 2x6 box.
http://coloradok5.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1691
http://coloradok5.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1691
Wow. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
zakk
1/2 ton status
ditto /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
what did he make his own frame? problems with mounting the bed?
what did he make his own frame? problems with mounting the bed?
OL14BLAZ
1/2 ton status
Lost for words /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
Eric /forums/images/graemlins/usaflag.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
Eric /forums/images/graemlins/usaflag.gif /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
Muddytazz
1 ton status
Damn /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif, that just looks impressive /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif
He said it was just easier to make the frame to fit the running gear than to figure out how to get the s body to mate to a K frame. Wheel base problems,frame location etc.
He was working a a fabrication shop at the time and had ready access to the tools. THe frame is pretty straight forward and probably only took a day to get it roughed in. It's also a hell of a lot stronger than the factory set up and let him pick and chose optimum mounting locations for every thing.
He was working a a fabrication shop at the time and had ready access to the tools. THe frame is pretty straight forward and probably only took a day to get it roughed in. It's also a hell of a lot stronger than the factory set up and let him pick and chose optimum mounting locations for every thing.
Cool, just curious, is that a large gap in between the frame and the front fenders or is it something else?
Kind of related, I was down at Tanner 4x4 last year and they were working on putting a Toy body onto a GM frame, here are a few pics:
Kind of related, I was down at Tanner 4x4 last year and they were working on putting a Toy body onto a GM frame, here are a few pics:
It's gap. THe frame rails are straight from what I understand. It runs 8 inch springs (I think that's what he said) so no need for a hump over the front axle. It allowed him to set the engine a little lower and get better driveline angles I think was the other reason he did it that way. I have not had a chance to look at the truck.
I swore if I ever trashed the body on mine I would drop a scrambler tub on it. The wheel base is about right.
I swore if I ever trashed the body on mine I would drop a scrambler tub on it. The wheel base is about right.
I don't know but I ask on my club list. Plenty of TJ's in it.
K10ANDYKHAMNIC
1/2 ton status
how about my computer generated swap /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif
i know its an old post but there has to be some more info, i was wondering what would fit best on a k5 frame, s-10 reg cab and short bed or ext. cab and short bed? i am thinking of buying a wrecked newer style s-10 to do the swap with. didnt know if anyone had any pics of the newer s10 on fullsize. thanks for the info in advance
yeild2me
1/2 ton status
S-10 regular cab....It would fit (wheel well wise) almost perfectly. I would of rather ran one, but with a wife and 2 kids who sometimes tag along, I needed the extra room.
My ext cab swap is going to require some sheet metal removal to work perfectly. the cab mounts have all been custom made.
Here are a couple shots as of Today...
One more of the front...as you can see, we are toying with an idea on the front body mounts. As it is now, the body mount is directly of the steering box, plus the frame goes up at different places on either side, so we are working those issues out.
For more info, check out my website at the link below and snoop around. I have pics of the conversion on more than one page.
BTW- I am going to try to do a write-up on it when we get it done.
Rob
My ext cab swap is going to require some sheet metal removal to work perfectly. the cab mounts have all been custom made.
Here are a couple shots as of Today...
One more of the front...as you can see, we are toying with an idea on the front body mounts. As it is now, the body mount is directly of the steering box, plus the frame goes up at different places on either side, so we are working those issues out.
For more info, check out my website at the link below and snoop around. I have pics of the conversion on more than one page.
BTW- I am going to try to do a write-up on it when we get it done.
Rob
