S-10 Frame Swap
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S-10 Frame Swap
OK OK OK, I know that this isn't the best way to go about building a F-100. I have done a couple in the past (56 &66) And I promise that I did them the "right way".. ie.. Volare clip with ford engines etc. etc.
But Now I am in the Military and looking to build truck #3. My only concern( like most of us).. is money. I don't wanna spend much money to build this truck. I am getting the body for free, minus the frame. So I was going to use a late model frame. I've read on here about the ranger frames and all, but I want to be able to adjust my suspension without shelling out major cash. So I started looking at the S-10. Easy swap or not? If you all have any info, then please let me know!
Thanks,
Scr8pin
But Now I am in the Military and looking to build truck #3. My only concern( like most of us).. is money. I don't wanna spend much money to build this truck. I am getting the body for free, minus the frame. So I was going to use a late model frame. I've read on here about the ranger frames and all, but I want to be able to adjust my suspension without shelling out major cash. So I started looking at the S-10. Easy swap or not? If you all have any info, then please let me know!
Thanks,
Scr8pin
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S-10 Frame Swap
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 06-Feb-02 AT 11:28 AM (EST)]Gretings,
S10 has a hump in the frame that some people find frustrating. It would require "shallowing" of you bed.
I put mine on an '83 Ranger with good results. 302/C4, stock bed, original rear cab mounts (swivel style), lots of parts from scrapyards and local hardware store.
Both frames are definately do-able. Allow about a week of intense work (and a welder), or a summer of goofing around drinking beer.
Good luck,
Kris Taylor
1950 F47 (on a Ranger frame)
1977 XS650
1997 F150XL
S10 has a hump in the frame that some people find frustrating. It would require "shallowing" of you bed.
I put mine on an '83 Ranger with good results. 302/C4, stock bed, original rear cab mounts (swivel style), lots of parts from scrapyards and local hardware store.
Both frames are definately do-able. Allow about a week of intense work (and a welder), or a summer of goofing around drinking beer.
Good luck,
Kris Taylor
1950 F47 (on a Ranger frame)
1977 XS650
1997 F150XL
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Ok, thanks for the info.. Did you get any pics from your swap? I'd be interested in seeing them. My only real concern is the frame width. I know that the wheel bases are gonna be off a few inches, and I'll have to make custom cab mounts. I was just hopeing someone had pics so I could get some visual input.
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