Wifes/daughters future ride

[thumpn]

Ok for those of you know I have a family that wants to race so I have been building them a dime racer. Some of you on this site may have seen some of the pics on another s10 site last year, but here are pics from the start for those who haven't seen them.

To start the story I bought this s10 for $100 as a roller.
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Within a day I started to tear it down to bare frame
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[thumpn]

Once that was all done I started on the clean up, mods and rebuild, first the frame
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[thumpn]

then the cab
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[thumpn]

I then started on frame mods, suspension and brakes. first was narowing the rear frame
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[thumpn]

then the suspension and brakes
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then I installed the locker, I have done this numerous times and dont recomend this uless you know what you are doing.
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[thumpn]

now the latest mods.
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I got this hood from a parts blazer last year and felt it needed to be done right. It is a harwood fiberglas scoop for a camaro.
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and got the engine bay and core supprt painted and installed
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I dont know whats next but I will be on it again next weekend and every weekend till the truck is done!

[sgblazer2]

someboby has been busy...
looking great man!!

[85ss]

Looking good!

[spib]

looks good jeremy, cant wait to see it in person!!!!!

[HardinValleyMagic]

Looks great! Hey I even like the old truck in the back ground!!! They fit nicely on a s10 chassis.

[sevenseven]

looks good!! U cant hide that old chebby in the pics 5 window!!???

[xten]

Movin right along! Nice progress and workmanship.

[superman x]

nice build

[littlewickeds10]

dang coming along very nicely!

[s10_406]

looking good man

[Diabolical]

Excellent job!!
What a great project!!

[thumpn]

ok you guys here is a little info about the chevy in the back ground. I got it from my boss in trade for doing a motor swap (350out/ 396 in) in a 72 4wd short box w/ 6in lift. Not a bad trade was it. anyway the chevy is a '49' 5 window it will be the next project after the wifes racer. the body comes off the original frame and is getting set on! ready? a 1990 2wd dodge 3/4 ton frame with a Cummins power plant! when done it will be my summer toy hauler for shot distances and summer driver.

[406 Sonoma]

nice build.

[Proshot]

great job on the dime and I can't wait to hear about the old chevy project, great idea
that's how I did mine brought the frame inboard at the back and and used slidders to replace the rear shackels well it should work I'll let you know when the damn snow melts lol

[Mark @ Hammerhead Racing]

Sweet!

[HardinValleyMagic]

Not a huge Dodge fan.. Eventhough I do have a damrango. But that will be cool!!!

[85ss]

ok you guys here is a little info about the chevy in the back ground. I got it from my boss in trade for doing a motor swap (350out/ 396 in) in a 72 4wd short box w/ 6in lift. Not a bad trade was it. anyway the chevy is a '49' 5 window it will be the next project after the wifes racer. the body comes off the original frame and is getting set on! ready? a 1990 2wd dodge 3/4 ton frame with a Cummins power plant! when done it will be my summer toy hauler for shot distances and summer driver.

Sweet!!!
Can't beat the good ol 12 valves...

[106MM]

Awesome, We want update pic's !!

[Tweeder]

did you put anything else under the cab when you were sanding on it from the underside, or just the 4 rachet straps?

[Raven]

Nice build

[thumpn]

just the 1.5 inch ratchet straps. they work good.

at this time the truck is on hold till I get the blazer done this next week, and get it on the dyno for tuning.

But I have been working on the box and got the cage last week, just havent welded it in yet.

[thumpn]

well after the truck sitting for a year I finally got off my but and started working on it again! Here are some pics , got the body all back on the frame got the rear suspension all adjusted and set up. and started to fit the cage. I also got the fuel cell this week and the block should be done at the machine shop on Monday.
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here is a pick from when I started to widen the wheel wells.
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[ghosts10]

Please keep the pics coming! They are great!! Awsome job on the project.

[ffemt6488]

dam nice progress

[Diabolical]

Excellent job!!

[spib]

Nice!!!!!

[thumpn]

here is an update!

I finally got in the shop this weekend and got some work done. I got the cage mocked up and the hoops and rear down bars welded together but ran out of welding gas before I got it completely done so I will finish it up today. but here are a couple of pics.
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[Diabolical]

How did you finish the welds on the rear bars that connect to the hoop?

[thumpn]

I mocked up the main hoop with the roof hoop w/ duct tape and bailing wire but didn't weld them to the floor, then welded those into place on the bottom of the joints. Then I welded the rear bars onto the main hoop across the bottom of the joints. I then removed all the bailing wire and duck tape and tilted the whole thing forward so the bottom of the rear bars were up in the air. from there it gave me plenty of clearance to weld the top of the joints. I then tilted the main hoop back into place and welded the rear bars to the frame over the axle. after those were in place I welded the a pillar tubes to the front of the roof hoop, with the windshield out I can get to the top of those joints. I then welded the bottoms of the hoop and A pillar tubes to the 6x6 plates. then added tube gusset's from the bars to the frame.

[Diabolical]

Nice..
I'll try your rout next time..
I had a hell of a time by myself and a foot pedal.
Thanks for the reply.

[ghosts10]

Can you post a few more pics of the roll bar please? I am starting mine right after xmas.

[thumpn]

Can you post a few more pics of the roll bar please? I am starting mine right after xmas.

this is the 10 point kit from jegs, I still have the door bars to do but it is done other wise.
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[Tweeder]

I thought you couldnt weld the cage to the tin in a framed vehicle per the rules, only in a unibody?

[Diabolical]

That angle (Halo to front bar) was a pain in the ass wasnt it?.. lol
I made a gusset for min.. I just didnt like the angle.

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=175&pictureid=1945

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=175&pictureid=1944

[thumpn]

I thought you couldnt weld the cage to the tin in a framed vehicle per the rules, only in a unibody?

this cage isn't for cert just to go to the 10's, all 4 corners are welded to the body mounts on the under side as well

That angle (Halo to front bar) was a pain in the ass wasnt it?.. lol
I made a gusset for min.. I just didnt like the angle.

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=175&pictureid=1945

http://www.s10racer.com/board/picture.php?albumid=175&pictureid=1944

yes and no, its amazing what you can do with duct tape and bailing wire for mock up

[ghosts10]

Thank You! That helped a ton!! Mine is just a 6 point roll bar but the process for the hoop and rear bars are about the same.

Thanks again!

[Aint Skeered]

My cage is a 4 point at this time, I have to run the bars from the hoop to the bed and put door bars. Mine just go to the body as well but I will tie them to the frame. Right now I just want 10's tomorrow I will want 9's :D.
Nice build, I like how your are doing everything.

[1grudgeracer]

Looking good Im trying to find a s10 at the right price. Have one lined up and looking to the ls motors its like opening a new book never to old to learn some thing new.

[thumpn]

I will tell you that I am very impressed with the Ls motors and their design

[1grudgeracer]

I did a little looking last night and seen ls1 ls2 ls7 then i got lost LOL its a new world for me are they all the same block just different heads. Still up in the air for motor but its going to be a small tire truck. Just something to play with and do some a&d on some parts we are looking at making.

[Aint Skeered]

They are all unique yet similar. Depending on your goal and how much you want to spend as to which is best for you. I have been messing with them since 1999 if you have any questions I'll be glad to help.
I have not fooled with the l92 style heads or ls7 stuff but I do know that those take a whole different cam profile then the cathedral ports.

[Diabolical]

Look into the 5.3 then stroke it to 383!!!

[1grudgeracer]

Thank you for the help guys Ill start a post when I start I kind of high jack his build post.

[106MM]

Nice works man!