CHASSIS, SO-What Truck.... [Archive]

41sled

11-13-2003, 10:01 PM

Let me guess, thats your truck?? More pics please... I fell in love with that truck about 3-4 years ago at york.... it was flat black at the time with out the lettering.... Thats the reason why i have a 51 truck laying in my backyard http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Just gotta get the strenght to start another project....

NICE ROD by the way http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

41sled

11-13-2003, 10:02 PM

heres a oldy..

41sled

11-13-2003, 10:03 PM

These yours too?? these were at at york along with your truck

11-13-2003, 10:16 PM

The truck on the left in the bottom pic is Mikey's. It is the on with the big white scallops in your second pic. The other truck is John's and it now has flames. We all hang together and the "SoWhat Speed Shop" is sorta our club (just a bunch of idiots)
Oh yeh that's my truck. I've had it about 13 years now and logged over 150,000 miles on it. I used to change the primer every other year. It's due for a change.
Here it is with flames.
Clark

11-13-2003, 10:18 PM

Here's John's truck

41sled

11-13-2003, 10:22 PM

Thats F***N awesome.... I knew you guys had to be a club or something...Ah i love your truck man... Have a 5 year old photo on my mirror in my room for inspriation...Thanks for the pictures... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

11-13-2003, 10:26 PM

When you start on it and you have queastions feel free to e mail me. All three trucks are on S-10 frames and it's not hard to do.
Clark

lulabelle

11-13-2003, 10:57 PM

I love em all,but Johns top-windshield-sucicide door combo is better than chrome boobs!Why did I sell my 48 again????? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif

11-13-2003, 11:06 PM

Do chrome boobs jigle?????? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Clark

TexasDeuce

11-13-2003, 11:42 PM

Hey SO-WHAT,
I'm starting a '50 chevy project and have been contemplating whether to go '75 Chevy front suspension bolt on or s-10 frame swap. (posted 10/22/03)

You posted the pic of your black truck with flames and I kept it for inspiration. Now I'm keeping these.

How complicated is this process? Is there a lot of modifications required? I was reffered to a us body source page where they used a 1985 long wheel base s-10 and didn't seem too complicating. What did you guys use?
http://www.usbodysource.com/install%2047%20chevy.htm

Sorry I butted in with a million questions, but I'm about cutup the '75 and I'm afraid its not gonna look as cool as the SO-WHAT guy's trucks. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Thanks,TD

50mercfan

11-14-2003, 12:01 AM

those olds headlights on the purple version kick ass. and johns truck has some serious attitude.

46mopar

11-14-2003, 12:21 AM

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Do chrome boobs jigle?????? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
No but they would be very noisy.

Unkl Ian

11-14-2003, 12:27 AM

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How complicated is this process

[/ QUOTE ] Maybe SoWhat can do an S10 body swap how to post for the TechOmatic.

TexasDeuce

11-14-2003, 12:36 AM

A Brilliant Idea. I do say!!!

TD

Peter Pan of Chicago

11-14-2003, 12:52 AM

Wow! Just goes to show ya the power of the Internet and a positive presentation.

Ever since I've been following the board, I've always thought that the SO-What trucks were shop trucks and customer builds for a real Custom shop in Pa.

So instead of your rides being built by a cool, professional, and positive image Custom shop, It's a cool professional, and positive image group of like minded friends that fields these hotrods. That is awesome, you guys rock!

I love your trucks and what you guys do to them.

No shit, I thought you guys were part of some Street Rod building business. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Hope to meet youse guys in the future. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Skate Fink

11-14-2003, 05:05 AM

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Hope to meet youse guys in the future. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

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........he didn't tell you that they're all GAY! (but that's alright, they treat me real nice...... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

11-14-2003, 07:47 AM

Skatefink.....you just want in this big lovefest don't you http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I'v explained we do the trucks many a time but never had pictures. I'll have to get some pics and do a how to. Just give me some time. It is easy but there is a few tricks to make it look right.
Clark

11-14-2003, 08:03 AM

I checked out the US body thing. They really don't give the details. They are right the long wheelbase truck is the best choice. The rear axle is about 2inches back from the original. John's truck uses the S-10 gas tank, gas lines, brake lines and master cylinder. We did change the rear over to a Camaro rear. The hardest part is figuring the radiator and front sheet metal mounts. If you do a subframe you have the same problem.
Clark

motor mikey

11-14-2003, 10:15 AM

I think the purple truck is very, how do you say it, um gay. The one with the unchopped top is a trend setter. I don't need no stinking chop

41ChevyTrucker

11-14-2003, 12:25 PM

damn all nice trucks! John's chop is on target, best looking AD chop I have ever seen. I really liked those white rigs you guys did in that Deluxe mag too.

cheers

Petejoe

11-14-2003, 12:33 PM

Clark, John's truck looks different at the rear axle.. bed area. Did he move the rear axle back some along with the fenders? Or is it just a shortened bed at the rear behind the fenders?

WZ JUNK

11-14-2003, 12:46 PM

I am finishing up a S 10/ 50 Chevy frame swap. If you have specific questions, I will help.

KCMongo

11-14-2003, 02:32 PM

Just was given a 91 SWB S10 and was considering doing a V8 Swap to it and then putting a 47' Truck I got sitting out behind the barn on it. Would be interested to hear what you did, for a Tech-O-Matic even without pictures. I was planning on shortening the bed on the truck I have up in front of the rear fenders to account for the SWB. My 53' is pretty much all traditional except for some stuff the PO did and the electrical system. I love my I6 but think one of these trucks would be fun to have with a smallblock. I have a 305/350 combo in the barn I'm planning on using for it..

O' here's my 53'...
http://www.mongosgarage.com/belle/Truckin/images/100_0696.jpg
And the old lady..
Mongo

Petejoe

11-14-2003, 02:43 PM

Mongo, I think your wife's running gear and engine doesn't need a retrofit. Nice looking Chevy too by the way http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Skate Fink

11-14-2003, 02:54 PM

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Skatefink.....you just want in this big lovefest don't you http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Clark

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You guys are so much fun you can grease me up and put me in the middle!! How's THAT for "traditional??" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

lulabelle

11-14-2003, 04:54 PM

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Skatefink.....you just want in this big lovefest don't you http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Clark

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You guys are so much fun you can grease me up and put me in the middle!! How's THAT for "traditional??" http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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tucker

11-14-2003, 05:49 PM

Besides that side shot of John's truck, this is my favorite pic of a So-What truck.

41sled

11-14-2003, 06:16 PM

Here ya go clark,,,,,, hanging on my wall for a looong time..

Tony

11-14-2003, 06:17 PM

I like 'em all!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Rat...

41sled

11-14-2003, 06:17 PM

Yours..

41sled

11-14-2003, 06:22 PM

last one.

WZ JUNK

11-14-2003, 07:39 PM

I used a long wheelbase frame and removed 7 inches from the frame at the factory lap. You could use a short wheelbase frame and remove some of the front of the bed. I used a S10 Blazer gas tank and a Blazer rear end. My truck, (WZ JUNK) has a shorter bed because I wanted it that way. I am interested in how the So What trucks are lowered. I channel the truck I am working on as much as it was easy to do.

The site of the company from Florida that makes the kit for the S10 frame and a glass body of this style of truck is misleading. They make it look simple. It is not as easy as they make it look. One of the big issues is the radiator but I have overcome that one.

Again if anyone has questions they can email me. I will have pictures to post soon of the frame and drivetrain.

motor mikey

11-14-2003, 09:59 PM

My truck is the one with the white front end. The bumper on that thing touches the ground with the airbags emptied. The deal is, my cab is mounted 5 inches above the frame rails. This was done so I didn't have to put a tranny tunnel in the floor. My interior was done so I didn't want to screw it up. Any of us would be more than happy to answer any questions about the conversion. Maybe Clark and I can get some real pics and measurments on the Techomatic board.

tucker

11-14-2003, 10:19 PM

I'm very interested too. I'm still trying to decide if I should use the stock frame or the S-10 swap. Can you guys give some pros and cons? I have a 3/4 ton frame so I'll have to do some frame cutting to get a 1/2 ton box to work anyway. Thanks. Motor Mikey--What size wheels do you have on your truck.

TexasDeuce

11-14-2003, 11:35 PM

Hey guys,
Gay or not, you guys are a real inspiration...*(correction--what you've done with these trucks is a real inspiration) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Any way, can't wait for the how-to info please keep us posted---Damn *correction (let us know ) when you place this on the Tech page. Some of us need all the help we can get.

Thanks, TD http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

johnnylonghair

11-15-2003, 09:36 AM

without a doubt use an s-10 frame 82-94 are all the same frame if I recall. Its so nice to walk into any autoparts place and ask for s-10 shocks,brakes you get the idea. All three of us are using airbags, clark and mikey used the rear trailing arms, I just took out all but one leaf and mounted the bags right to the axle. Mikey and I also have drop spindles up front to get really low, Clark doesn't(pussy)...and thanks for all the great comments.I have the
chopped,suicided,and flamed GMC
John

johnnylonghair

11-15-2003, 05:01 PM

Hey pete yeah we did move the rear fender back about an inch or so we did this because the s-10 frame is one inch longer in the wheelbase. Had to have the wheel centered of corse.
john

Skate Fink

11-15-2003, 05:12 PM

.....don't forget "Soup's" truck........

http://www.weirdtrip.com/shots/scotty4.jpg

Boones

11-15-2003, 07:46 PM

There was one at the GG Charlotte show that was mounted on a S-10 blazer frame (which are thicker the truck) and it had a shortened bed to fit the wheel lenght (do not know if it was a 2 dr or a 4dr (forgot to ask - I believe it is owned by a HAMBer that lurks but doest not post much)..... Looked bitchin... would love to have it.. I had a pic of it but can not find it now... It sat really low but did not require the 5 inch or so body lift like most due when you use the truck frame...

tucker

11-15-2003, 10:29 PM

Is this it? Onelow48's truck-I'm pretty sure on a blazer frame.

11-15-2003, 10:45 PM

Onelow48's truck is on an S-10 longbed frame. The only reason we mount the body's a couple inches off the frame is to keep from having a big tranny hump.
I'll try to give you an explanation of how and why we do the swap tommorrow.
Clark

onelow48

11-15-2003, 10:55 PM

Not a Blazer frame. Long bed s-10. Looks much better with
a bumper A?

11-15-2003, 11:01 PM

the headlights help too http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

onelow48

11-15-2003, 11:06 PM

Glassholes grill is SWEET. U-dA-Man

TexasDeuce

11-15-2003, 11:14 PM

Man! These are really cool! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Are you guys really planning on putting something on the tech-o-matic?

TD

KCMongo

11-24-2003, 03:36 PM

This thread inspired me, so I tore into my S10 Swap project last weekend and got a bit done, hopefully over the thanksgiving holiday while I'm at the farm, I'll get the chance to work on it more. I took some pics and threw a weblog together for it
http://www.mongosgarage.com/S47/progress.htm
I'm sure I'll hit the So-What guys up with some questions when I get to that point.
Mongo

Rocknrod

11-24-2003, 03:56 PM

Hey... how do they do on sand?

Maybe with a 4x4 blazer chassis they might do ok... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Tim

11-24-2003, 04:21 PM

yeah the s-10 old chevy truck swap needs to be photo documented and put into the tech-o-matic, right beside rockys spindel swap for fords

AHotRod

11-24-2003, 04:57 PM

I'd be interested in seeing what goes into to doing this also.

Glenn

CalifCarl

11-24-2003, 05:35 PM

Interesting stuff! I can see a custom 32 Ford grille shell amongst those pictures!

Ayers Garage

11-24-2003, 07:11 PM

Yep, me too.

The pictures on here got me fired up about mine again. I'd bought the S10 frame several years ago, just never really followed through with it.

Today, I brought the cab home and got to work. I didn't get too much done to it, just hung the brake pedal and master cylinder and column.

More work tomorrow

onelow48

11-24-2003, 09:32 PM

Here is the pic that moved me to build mine.

sawzall

11-24-2003, 09:56 PM

[ QUOTE ]
Not a Blazer frame. Long bed s-10. Looks much better with
a bumper A?

[/ QUOTE ]

tank

yeah it looks alot better with a front bumper..

the best deal with onelows truck is that the cab was one of the so what "set up pieces".

onelow48

11-24-2003, 10:03 PM

Ha! Sawzall whats up? I've been driving up to Philly every other day for work. Were do you live? Liquid lunch! Any
old cars that run up your way. Jess's car die'd she does'nt want a import anymore! She's looking for a Impala

lulabelle

11-24-2003, 10:11 PM

Hillbilly,I hate to tell you,but,that's not an S-10 frame.Plus you mounted the cab sideways. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

OldSub

11-24-2003, 10:55 PM

I'm building a '54 and have the frame sitting in the yard with a Monte Carlo frame sitting next to it, thinking I'd subframe it. People keep suggesting the S-10 route instead, and I'm thinking I'd sure love to seem constuction details and read more about the process.

I hope you guys that have done it will post more details!

This is how I want it to sit.

LosBoulevardosJames

11-24-2003, 11:37 PM

Thought ya'll might like to see this. Might be a good deal?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2443877872&category=53 48

LosBoulevardosJames

11-24-2003, 11:41 PM

Heres nice one...

http://autohobbypage.com/cgi-bin/03/_image.pl?/show/03/fame/fame201.jpg

TexasDeuce

11-25-2003, 01:07 AM

I'm also thinking about going this S-10 route. I have easy access to a '95 S-10 frame but, it is an extended cab not a long bed. Does anyone know what the difference in length is and if it will work with a '50?

TD

KCMongo

11-25-2003, 01:47 AM

I believe the extended cab trucks have a 122" wheelbase, the 1/2 ton regular box 50 is 116". You might be able to make it work though I've heard of people shortening the frames they have a joint you can grind the weld down on, seperate it and shorten there if you need to. Another thought is going with a 50 long bed I think it might be closer, I'd get a tape and start measuring.
MONGO