S-10 Blazer Project - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

ramv · 03-06-2006, 09:35 AM

Thought you might like to see this.

Its my brother's S-10 Blazer project. For the complete thread:
http://www.4wheeler.ca/index.php?showtopic=20030

Here's a summary

He bought a clean '88 S10 with around 100 000 miles on the clock. He got it saftey inspected (required in Alberta to register once a vehicle changes ownership) and it passed.

4.3L 700R4 Np 231 (left hand drop).

First he hacked the IFS off, removed the rear suspension and began the linkage. He's using an Astro van box (same as an XJ/S10/Caprice box but rotates backwards so the pitman arm is forward)

Front axle is a high pinion F-250 8 lug Dana 44, with welded gears and 5.38s (will probably be upgraded to a 60 at some point)

Rear axle is a F250 as well, Dana 60, upgraded with 35 spline shafts (from a 70) , welded spiders, 5.38s, disc brakes and clalipers from a F-350.

Suspension is 3 link + panhard front and dual triangulated 4 link rear. XJ Springs all around.

Steering is cross over style with heims and will have hydro assist.

A doubler using 241 internals is in the works, but probably will be in version two of the build

Heims all the way around...

Stock fuel tank raised 3" and skidplated

More fun parts, the heims came from Evolution:

Rear susp mocked up

ramv · 03-06-2006, 09:35 AM

Home built rear driveline (using F-150 slip yokes) no square tube here.

Street rod?

Flex

S-10 diet

Rocker protection and skids

Tube work begins...

Tire wheel combo is 39.5" Iroks Bias on 16" homemade beadlocks.

Cage is starting to take shape...

It is really starting to take shape now,

Still has to finish the cage, mount seats, belts, do brakes, finish up the wiring, exhaust, etc... but its getting closer.

big94GMC · 03-06-2006, 10:51 AM

....I like it. 'Tube work looks nice and tight. Good build.

jrod66 · 03-06-2006, 10:56 AM

looks good, I like the heims, you gonna leave the stock power plant?

ramv · 03-06-2006, 03:03 PM

He's planning to keep the stock 4.3 for awhile since it runs like new and has good power. Its going to be more of a trail/rock rig then a mud bogger so he doesn't need a 454. It may get a 350 TBI if one appears. He's using Taurus fans so it should be pretty easy to fit a small block.

American · 03-06-2006, 08:38 PM

Looks like everybody in your family has their priorities straight.

ramv · 03-23-2006, 12:39 PM

Here is some current pics of the project. He is slowed up for awhile, but I suspect he will get back on it towards the middle of APril.

Seat brackets, and rear cage supports. More cage work to come. ALso, will likely swap to suspension seats.

inphobic · 03-23-2006, 12:46 PM

Lookin good. He's prolly still dreamin of them arkansas wemons!

Y5mgisi · 03-23-2006, 06:38 PM

thats pretty bad ass i gotta say.

PsychoticDeadGuy · 03-23-2006, 07:02 PM

This is exactly what I want my Blazer to look like when I am done...mine is just a bit bigger

I think there is a resemblece....

Awesome work too!

Pdaddy · 03-23-2006, 07:53 PM

Sweet build, Good to see one go straight to badass from the start !!

(good luck with that welded 44....been there broke that)

Ellis DeWalt · 03-23-2006, 08:43 PM

that is one large s-10, almost looks like a k-5 now, look great.

Phill · 03-24-2006, 11:34 AM

Thanks Aaron, been busy, couldnt post this up myself. This build is not really up-too-snuff for this board, but I acknowledge that. The front 44 is lame, but a hp 60 is in the near future anyways (with in a year for sure) and I kinda want to see if I can blow up every part in the front 44.

this whole truck is being built while I attend university (ie broke), work, and keep the GF happy, so its slow going. Plus its my first build and I will be the first to say, I am no expert. I have been trying to keep this thing safe for some fun rolls, and plan ahead with the deigns to facilitate future mods (5.7, or alum block 5.3 if I have the $bling$) doubler, d60, suspension seats..... This was more of a rig to get going and have something I can have fun with and not worry about breaking or rolling. I am starting to see a little K5 in it too, and I like it!

I should be finishing up the cage this week or next, and you guys will have to let me know if I need more tube and where, Thanks for the comments, hopefully this thing turns out ok.

Phill

paulwhat · 03-24-2006, 02:24 PM

sweet tube

sled_dog · 03-24-2006, 02:28 PM

makes me feel crappy about mine just sitting and not making progress. Looking really good.

keller · 03-24-2006, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sled_dog

makes me feel crappy about mine just sitting and not making progress. Looking really good.

x2

Cue-Ball · 03-24-2006, 05:00 PM

Now THAT'S a feul tank skid!!!!!

Good lord!!!

Ten_Bucks · 03-24-2006, 07:44 PM

Rig looks good! Keep up the awesome work!

ramv · 03-27-2006, 05:26 AM

More cage work:

and some gussets...

FbOmRxD · 03-27-2006, 05:47 AM

that looks real good man, love the stance. Great work.

American · 03-27-2006, 12:16 PM

I love that fender tube, and the cap on the cage to keep the weather out of the cab area. Is he planning on having a top in the back section, at all?

GiS · 03-27-2006, 12:41 PM

He does plan on having a snap-on softtop similar to what Sceep runs on his Bronco in the future.

s1037s · 03-27-2006, 07:56 PM

love the body work, keep sending in the pix

Phill · 04-02-2006, 10:30 AM

I have been too busy with Uni., to do much lately, but the ol lady came down and thought I needed a scale for reference in the pics....

hopefully in the next couple of weeks I can get some more time for this rig.

Phill

1980Jimmy · 04-02-2006, 12:05 PM

Is that your sister?

03-06-2006, 09:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
ramv Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11921 Location: Denver Posts: 3,129	S-10 Blazer Project Thought you might like to see this. Its my brother's S-10 Blazer project. For the complete thread: http://www.4wheeler.ca/index.php?showtopic=20030 Here's a summary He bought a clean '88 S10 with around 100 000 miles on the clock. He got it saftey inspected (required in Alberta to register once a vehicle changes ownership) and it passed. 4.3L 700R4 Np 231 (left hand drop). First he hacked the IFS off, removed the rear suspension and began the linkage. He's using an Astro van box (same as an XJ/S10/Caprice box but rotates backwards so the pitman arm is forward) Front axle is a high pinion F-250 8 lug Dana 44, with welded gears and 5.38s (will probably be upgraded to a 60 at some point) Rear axle is a F250 as well, Dana 60, upgraded with 35 spline shafts (from a 70) , welded spiders, 5.38s, disc brakes and clalipers from a F-350. Suspension is 3 link + panhard front and dual triangulated 4 link rear. XJ Springs all around. Steering is cross over style with heims and will have hydro assist. A doubler using 241 internals is in the works, but probably will be in version two of the build Heims all the way around... Stock fuel tank raised 3" and skidplated More fun parts, the heims came from Evolution: Rear susp mocked up __________________ My build thread: [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508537[/url] Last edited by ramv; 03-24-2006 at 05:04 PM.

03-06-2006, 09:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
ramv Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11921 Location: Denver Posts: 3,129	Home built rear driveline (using F-150 slip yokes) no square tube here. Street rod? Flex S-10 diet Rocker protection and skids Tube work begins... Tire wheel combo is 39.5" Iroks Bias on 16" homemade beadlocks. Cage is starting to take shape... It is really starting to take shape now, Still has to finish the cage, mount seats, belts, do brakes, finish up the wiring, exhaust, etc... but its getting closer. __________________ My build thread: [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508537[/url]

03-06-2006, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
big94GMC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29891 Location: No VA Posts: 1,324	....I like it. 'Tube work looks nice and tight. Good build. __________________ ....Chris '94 GMC Sierra 2wd, 5.7, NV3500, 3.73, 6" RCD, 33" ProComp, stereo '95 GMC Sonoma 4x4, 4.3, 4L60e, 203/205, D60's, 4.10, 38" SX's on H1's '04 Dodge Ram 4x4, 5.9, NV5600, 273, 3.73, 3" ProComp, 22.5 Aloca's, some goodies [color="#FF0000"][SIZE="5"]"NO!! I don't want to press 1 for English!...."[/SIZE][/color]

03-06-2006, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
jrod66 BSW Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 42436 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,064	looks good, I like the heims, you gonna leave the stock power plant? __________________ BLOODY STUMP WHEELERS http://www.youtube.com/user/jrodd66

03-06-2006, 03:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
ramv Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11921 Location: Denver Posts: 3,129	He's planning to keep the stock 4.3 for awhile since it runs like new and has good power. Its going to be more of a trail/rock rig then a mud bogger so he doesn't need a 454. It may get a 350 TBI if one appears. He's using Taurus fans so it should be pretty easy to fit a small block. __________________ My build thread: [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508537[/url]

03-06-2006, 08:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
American Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12257 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,722	Looks like everybody in your family has their priorities straight. __________________ EB Truggy on 39.5's - *FOR SALE $6,000 obo* TopOffroaders buggy by CBfabwerks: in the works 5.3, th400, np205, hp60, 10.5", 18" CO's, 43's, H1's

03-23-2006, 12:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
ramv Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11921 Location: Denver Posts: 3,129	Here is some current pics of the project. He is slowed up for awhile, but I suspect he will get back on it towards the middle of APril. Seat brackets, and rear cage supports. More cage work to come. ALso, will likely swap to suspension seats. __________________ My build thread: [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508537[/url]

03-23-2006, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
inphobic Rock God Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8422 Location: Kansas City, Kansas Posts: 2,190	Lookin good. He's prolly still dreamin of them arkansas wemons! __________________ Jake Good Special Thanks to: COOPER TIRES, Trail Tough, Inland Truck Parts, Kansas Rocks, The Awesome RBR Crew!

03-23-2006, 06:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Y5mgisi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Member # 11491 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 652	thats pretty bad ass i gotta say. __________________ Now takeing donations, For the "GET MICHELL A DANA 60" fund........... :)

03-23-2006, 07:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
PsychoticDeadGuy Rock God Join Date: Sep 2005 Member # 54093 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 1,349	This is exactly what I want my Blazer to look like when I am done...mine is just a bit bigger I think there is a resemblece.... Awesome work too! __________________ '91 Cherokee Sportsman/4600 Thanks to: SinisterDiesel.com RuffStuffSpecialties.com HorsepowerJuice.com RDMOffroad.com

03-23-2006, 07:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pdaddy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8133 Location: Back in Kansas Posts: 5,390	Sweet build, Good to see one go straight to badass from the start !! (good luck with that welded 44....been there broke that) __________________ LCQ / KOH 09 Co-Driver #62 Midwestwheeler / Hardline Custom

03-23-2006, 08:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ellis DeWalt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69300 Posts: 68	that is one large s-10, almost looks like a k-5 now, look great.

03-24-2006, 11:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
Phill Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35501 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 122	Thanks Aaron, been busy, couldnt post this up myself. This build is not really up-too-snuff for this board, but I acknowledge that. The front 44 is lame, but a hp 60 is in the near future anyways (with in a year for sure) and I kinda want to see if I can blow up every part in the front 44. this whole truck is being built while I attend university (ie broke), work, and keep the GF happy, so its slow going. Plus its my first build and I will be the first to say, I am no expert. I have been trying to keep this thing safe for some fun rolls, and plan ahead with the deigns to facilitate future mods (5.7, or alum block 5.3 if I have the $bling$) doubler, d60, suspension seats..... This was more of a rig to get going and have something I can have fun with and not worry about breaking or rolling. I am starting to see a little K5 in it too, and I like it! I should be finishing up the cage this week or next, and you guys will have to let me know if I need more tube and where, Thanks for the comments, hopefully this thing turns out ok. Phill

03-24-2006, 02:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
paulwhat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Member # 28607 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 171	sweet tube __________________ 93 toy x-cab d44 sas [SIZE="7"][COLOR="Cyan"]BUY MY TRUCK FOR $5000 OBO[/COLOR][/SIZE] [url]http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=586599[/url]

03-24-2006, 02:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
sled_dog Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Member # 22932 Location: Sellersville, PA Posts: 467	makes me feel crappy about mine just sitting and not making progress. Looking really good.

03-27-2006, 05:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
FbOmRxD Granite Guru Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 54585 Location: Portsmouth NH Posts: 853	that looks real good man, love the stance. Great work. __________________ 94 Ranger-1 tons, 5.38s, linked, 1354/dana 20 doubler, caged, hydro, 4D's, and always breaking Tow rig: 99 F250 PSD, 6-speed, South Bend Clutch, 38R, Swamps 176 Single shots, Gearhead tunes, Airdog 150, water/meth, on 37's DD: 01.5 S4 Avant....stock for now

03-24-2006, 05:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cue-Ball Rock God Join Date: Feb 2003 Member # 17311 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 2,249	Now THAT'S a feul tank skid!!!!! Good lord!!! __________________ Nex Pro Evinco "Death Before Defeat"

03-24-2006, 07:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
Ten_Bucks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 7011 Location: Placerville, California Posts: 821	Rig looks good! Keep up the awesome work! __________________ [URL="http://facebook.com/tenbucks76"]http://facebook.com/tenbucks76[/URL]

03-27-2006, 05:26 AM	#19 (permalink)
ramv Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Member # 11921 Location: Denver Posts: 3,129	More cage work: and some gussets... __________________ My build thread: [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=508537[/url]

03-27-2006, 12:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
American Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12257 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 3,722	I love that fender tube, and the cap on the cage to keep the weather out of the cab area. Is he planning on having a top in the back section, at all? __________________ EB Truggy on 39.5's - *FOR SALE $6,000 obo* TopOffroaders buggy by CBfabwerks: in the works 5.3, th400, np205, hp60, 10.5", 18" CO's, 43's, H1's

03-27-2006, 12:41 PM	#22 (permalink)
GiS Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 31285 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 1,658	He does plan on having a snap-on softtop similar to what Sceep runs on his Bronco in the future. __________________ Rock Posse Racing #686 Driver: Joey Weber

03-27-2006, 07:56 PM	#23 (permalink)
s1037s Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 54549 Location: stae of confusion, Ky Posts: 446	love the body work, keep sending in the pix __________________ My wife still doesn't know about Pirate4x4.SHHHHH! Sky high!

04-02-2006, 10:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
Phill Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Member # 35501 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 122	I have been too busy with Uni., to do much lately, but the ol lady came down and thought I needed a scale for reference in the pics.... hopefully in the next couple of weeks I can get some more time for this rig. Phill

04-02-2006, 12:05 PM	#25 (permalink)
1980Jimmy Wheeler Join Date: Feb 2005 Member # 43687 Location: CASLAN Posts: 319	Is that your sister? __________________ STOP YOUR BITCHIN!

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