I’ve just gotten into one of these chassis swaps on a 49. That window to bed rail measurement was something I really needed thanks for posting . Iam in NC as well.
My 55 series 1 was 116 center to center originally but I did a S10 as well and made it 117. Most of the trucks look better with 117 because originally the 116 looks to short at the rear wheels
Looks like a solid truck. Doors are not right for a 1950. If the cab is a 50, the doors have been swapped from a 52-54. I wish i would have put mine on an s10 chassis.
In the past i have drilled the hole in spring pads to move rear end forwards or backwards.i use s10 blazer rear ends with disc brakes ,which also have positraction ..blazer rear springs also give more load capacity.blazers also have sway bars which greatly helps handling.
I make my own motor mounts .factory mounts to bulky.also notch frame for fuel pump.then motor can move back and down.this eliminates need for drive shaft tunnel.trim lower control mount and dent header tube.
Is there a specific year of the S10's that you'd recommend? I'm preparing to build a '58 GMC using a donor S10 (complete and running) for the mechanicals. I don't care about swapping in a V8 just yet, as I've never taken on a project of this magnitude before...
I am doing the same build. I am so glad I found this. You work way faster than me. It’s fun to see. Are you sure it is a ‘50. It has vent windows and thumb press door handles. Both of which were first on the ‘52. You have shown me a lot to think about as I build mine. I am worried about my starter now hitting the lower A arm. Great ideas for bed material too. If your bored and can share some advice I have mine on my channel. Thank you so much for sharing.
I have a really nice S10, you can click on my username and see. But I am considering a Body swap with something 1968 or earlier onto it's frame. The body on my S10 is one piece as the cab has been welded to the bed. It can all be lifted off in one smooth move. What I'm not sure of is if the VIN goes with the Body or the Frame. I find no VIN whatsoever on the frame. I also don't want to get a Donor Body that I can't title\Register because of VIN issue. Any info?
I think the earlier S10 (80s to ??) have a flat chassis (no kick up in the rear) making box mounting even ez'er! Your truck is looking good!
I'm really enjoying these swaps. Looks like Ya'll got it down to a science! Great work.
I like your video on this assembly, very well simplified & down to earth advice, keep the information coming
Thank you for the comment and thanks for watching!!
I’ve just gotten into one of these chassis swaps on a 49. That window to bed rail measurement was something I really needed thanks for posting . Iam in NC as well.
Thanks for watching!!
We’re in concord nc
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My 55 series 1 was 116 center to center originally but I did a S10 as well and made it 117.
Most of the trucks look better with 117 because originally the 116 looks to short at the rear wheels
Looks like a solid truck. Doors are not right for a 1950. If the cab is a 50, the doors have been swapped from a 52-54. I wish i would have put mine on an s10 chassis.
sweet, j rides is also building one of these. these are cool great work
In the past i have drilled the hole in spring pads to move rear end forwards or backwards.i use s10 blazer rear ends with disc brakes ,which also have positraction ..blazer rear springs also give more load capacity.blazers also have sway bars which greatly helps handling.
Great idea Thank you!
I use v6 starters.smaller high torque.fits perfect .i have used these starters on high compression big blocks with no problems
I make my own motor mounts .factory mounts to bulky.also notch frame for fuel pump.then motor can move back and down.this eliminates need for drive shaft tunnel.trim lower control mount and dent header tube.
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Nice video. Any patina s10 converted trucks for sale currently ?
Thanks for all the good info..how high does the cab sit off the chasi..? and did you use S-10 rubber mounts..? Or is it solid mount..?
Is there a specific year of the S10's that you'd recommend? I'm preparing to build a '58 GMC using a donor S10 (complete and running) for the mechanicals. I don't care about swapping in a V8 just yet, as I've never taken on a project of this magnitude before...
I am doing the same build. I am so glad I found this. You work way faster than me. It’s fun to see. Are you sure it is a ‘50. It has vent windows and thumb press door handles. Both of which were first on the ‘52. You have shown me a lot to think about as I build mine. I am worried about my starter now hitting the lower A arm. Great ideas for bed material too. If your bored and can share some advice I have mine on my channel. Thank you so much for sharing.
I’ll go check it out thanks!
I saw Big foot Sasquatch!!!
Great video! What is a 1950 GMC in that original condition worth, prior to the swap?
These days it just depends on who wants it and how bad they want it
I’m am attempting one on an 07 Tahoe with a service bed wish me luck.
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Did you use the S-10 rearend
Yes
@@gordonsmart did you have off set wheels or did you use wheel spacers
Wheel spacers in the rear
@@gordonsmart thank you for answering my question did you use 2 or 3 inch in the rear
2 inch, sorry I meant to give that info
I don’t remember right off the back spacing on the wheels but I can get that info to you later this week
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Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@gordonsmart no congratulations to you
I love being a Gordon!!!! 😂
@@gordonsmart weelll I guess it’s got it’s advantages,
I have a really nice S10, you can click on my username and see. But I am considering a Body swap with something 1968 or earlier onto it's frame. The body on my S10 is one piece as the cab has been welded to the bed. It can all be lifted off in one smooth move. What I'm not sure of is if the VIN goes with the Body or the Frame. I find no VIN whatsoever on the frame. I also don't want to get a Donor Body that I can't title\Register because of VIN issue. Any info?
No 504 kit?
Have only learned of that recently
They went out of business