S10 Truggy Continued

[hirockrawler]

I bought this frame from "powerstroken" about a year ago. Just now finding the time and money to finish it. My fellow crawlers have planned a trip to Harlan for the Bronco Fall Crawl Oct. 12 so I am shooting for completion in time for the trip. Wish me luck! It will be receiving a fresh 454 aspirated by propane, TH350/203/205 combo, FOA coilovers front, FOX air shocks rear, 3 link front to Dana 60, 4 link rear to 14 bolt, hydro steer, recentered H1's on 42" IROKS. Here are some pics thus far.

Gutted the dashboard. Gonna start fresh.

 

[hirockrawler]

Thanks to my good friend Tad Angell at highrockoffroad.com for the use of his shop.

 

[sqrl$$]

Couldn't have progress held up so I did some welding for you today. Front clip is welded up and ready to start hanging drivetrain now.

 

[hirockrawler]

The 203/205 doubler kit from NorthwestFab came today so you know I had to install it tonight. Now I can put all the drivetrain together and place it in the frame.

 

[TheGriz]

Those things weigh a TON! I just took mine out and moving it around the shop is like a project in itself! hahaha

 

[ncblazerguy88]

lookin good cant wait to see it finished

 

[sqrl$$]

We got the motor/tranny/doubler mounts made today. Making a crossmember for a doubler is labor intensive, but it is coming together!

 

[hirockrawler]

Got the rear 4-link tacked up today. Gotta cycle suspension and make sure everything is good.

 

[gray]

Put in more hours GO GO!!!!! Looking good!

 

[hirockrawler]

Thanks. Got the front done Sunday.

 

[Hurley]

I love that double-rail setup... bt,dt.

 

[MarsFab]

I like s-10's and this one is gonna be nice! If I can ever get mine done we need to get a ride together.

 

[1TONZR2]

Looking a little familiar... Good luck with the build.

 

[hirockrawler]

Looking a little familiar... Good luck with the build.

Man that is sweet. Well I think I got the front figured out.

 

[1TONZR2]

Thanks. Front looks good. I have a feeling I will be doing that soon. I have been abusing the 4.3 and it is getting tired.

 

[sqrl$$]

Shane burning the late night oils!!! Less than 2 months till our trip. Gonna be here before we know it.

 

[sqrl$$]

Front end almost completed, still looking for some SRW front hubs if anybody has any or wants to swap for the extra width.

Seat brackets tied into the frame. Still have to make some brackets to mount harness to, but you get the picture.

 

[sqrl$$]

Some more progress:

Radiator came in:

 

[sqrl$$]

Not much looked like it has happened until just recently even though he has been putting in some late nights. Winch, exhaust, driveshafts, radiator, coolers, accessories, dash, harnesses, propane and starting on wiring. It's coming along and looking good.

 

[sqrl$$]

Still have to put exhaust, rear locker, finish topping fluids etc. but it running and sounds pretty mean.

Fresh built 454 11:1 compression, cam, long tubes running propane.
http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/...ew&current=photobucket-6212-1349699917102.mp4

 

[CrashKnott]

Dayumm.....that sounds straight NASTY! I dig it.

What are you running for a mixer with all those ponies now? Estimated hp and torque (stock heads)?

 

[Croatan_Kid]

Sounds like it has some fasssst throttle response!

 

[hirockrawler]

Sorry. Been away from the computer. The mixer is a Impco 425. Don't know how much horsepower she has. Might figure it out soon. I will post specs when we get the calculations done.

 

[CrashKnott]

Man, really sorry to hear its up for sale. I was looking forward to seeing this thing eat up some trails

Good luck with the sale!

 

[XJfreakHO]

Does sound pretty freaking wicked.