Project:Never Drive

[Bad94]

I have been a member for a while and really never posted my project. I just really started hitting it hard,
Truck starting out..
1994 S-10 Reg Cab
4/4 drop
15x7 15x10 Ralleys
all stock brakes

Im going to be going too.
5/6 drop (im going to start working on a set up upper arms)(i have lower arms for shockwave or coilovers, but im hoding off on coilovers)
C5 front brake set (im making all the brackets and stuff)
LS1 rear disc
Bonspeed wheels
18x8 245/45/18 Nittos
18x10 305/45/18 Nittos

Right now the truck has a 4.3L 5 speed, im going to build a nice little small block. I was thinking about starting out with the ZZ4 short block, AFR heads, thumper cam, Quick Fuel carb (E85)

Old pic of the truck
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/09/DCP_1866sized-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/09/4_24_006sized-1.jpg

Here are a few pics of the C5 brakes.
Cut down stock S-10 rotor
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/09/C5_brakes_001sized-1.jpg
Mock up bracket out of plastic(dont want to waste steel)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/09/C5_brakes1_002sized-1.jpg
Milling to right thickness
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/09/C5_brakes1_001sized-1.jpg

We just bought a bridgeport and lathe, got them hooked up yesterday and i have been playing with then since we got them hooked up.


Let me know what you think.

Thanks Dan

[Steve1968LS2]

That's a damn fine looking truck!

Nice work...

[ponjohn]

Looks great. I just found a mills index milling machine. A friend of a friend sort of deal for a few hundred bucks. I have to remove it from the basement though.:pat:

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Wow...that's a great looking S10! Nice job.

[Smock67]

That's a nice S10 you got there. Can't wait to see the progress on it.

Chris

[Bad94]

Got the mock up bracket cut out and on, ended up having to mill .081" off. Time to Autocad it and send it out to get lasor cut out.


Also im looking for front coils, and im really liking the Hotchkis coils, had them in a truck before and loved them. And then do a adjustable shock.

[Bad94]

Well i just bought a set of Koni adjustable shocks and getting ready to order a of Hotchkis coils.

Also got the bracket out to the lasor cutter and they should have them done in a couple days.

[lower90xcab]

looks good dan....also that link that you sent me for the upper control arms..has me thinking..

[70TWO NOVA]

Really nice looking S-10, I did the exact same brake conversion on my Nova. Good luck with the project!

[Bad94]

looks good dan....also that link that you sent me for the upper control arms..has me thinking..

I figured that would get u thinking.

And i heard back from the laser cutter about the brackets and they should be cutting them today.

[syborg tt]

nice project

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[BADNBLK]

Nice truck man! I have a '93 that that is dropped really hard and have thought about how cool it would be to make it turn and burn... other than just look sweet. Maybe you will help me guide my decsions on my own truck.

I will be watching!!

[Bad94]

nice project

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Marty ur the one who got me wanting to work on the truck.


Well i just got done ordering a bunch of stuff from Summit.


Now its time to decide it i want red calipers or black. im thinking red, but then again black would be clean too. What do u guys think?

[lower90xcab]

black calipers...

im going to really start looking at control arms....since i will have the truck apart this fall..its the best time...i need to talk to jason, to see if he really going to build those arms, otherwise i need to look for some global west or art arms...

those brakes are going to be killer....i cannt wait to get my done too..

[Bad94]

black calipers...

im going to really start looking at control arms....since i will have the truck apart this fall..its the best time...i need to talk to jason, to see if he really going to build those arms, otherwise i need to look for some global west or art arms...

those brakes are going to be killer....i cannt wait to get my done too..


You dont need to waste ur time with jason, i have talked to him and dave, and both say they dont plan to make them soon.

If i buy the arms i sent you i will make a droop stop. I found them in 4130 too for a few bucks more.


Im got a meeting with the lathe for a few hours, im going to be making my own rear leaf bushings out of nylon.

[syborg tt]

Black on the calipers

Global west would be the only way to go if your going to run coil overs.

Ask for Kevin Doyle - tell him Marty with Syborg said Hi !!!


black calipers...

im going to really start looking at control arms....since i will have the truck apart this fall..its the best time...i need to talk to jason, to see if he really going to build those arms, otherwise i need to look for some global west or art arms...

those brakes are going to be killer....i cannt wait to get my done too..

[Marcus SC&C]

Sweet S10! Nice talking to you today too. That`s just begging for that healthy small block and a Stage 2 so you can beat up on some new sports cars. :twothumbs Mark SC&C

[s10cyncrvr]

Definetly going to keep an eye on this thread.

Take it from somone who had red calipers, they were cool looking at first, but overtime I got sick of them. Stood out like a sore thumb. I'd go with black, or if you are wanting to show them off a little maybe do a silver.

What type of Bonspeeds are you thinking?

[Bad94]

Sweet S10! Nice talking to you today too. That`s just begging for that healthy small block and a Stage 2 so you can beat up on some new sports cars. :twothumbs Mark SC&C



Thanks for taking the time and talking to me.

You have really got me thinking now. but the only thing im worried about is the tie rod hitting the frame, but i think i have plenty of room.


i might be calling you monday with a little order.:hmm:

[Bad94]

Well i got all my parts, that i ordered.

But i still dont know if i want to go ahead and do the SPC and tall balljoints now or later.


And for calipers im getting black, if i dont like that i will have them done in body blue.

[Bad94]

Small update,

Waiting on the calipers and brackets to show up. Ordered then about 2 weeks ago.


And im looking for 2 spare tires off a newer GTO, so i have wheels to put on the front to roll the truck around intill the bonspeeds get here.

The rear is going to be getting a Torque Arm set up, I need to start cleaning up the 4 gen rear end i have here.

[HectorM52]

Sweet. Didn't know you were working on this thing...

In post #2, you mentioned "SPC" - what is that?

Are you looking at the tall lower ball joints?



And it sounds like you and I have similar "goals" for our trucks. I'm looking forward to following in your footsteps!!

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[Bad94]

Sweet. Didn't know you were working on this thing...

In post #2, you mentioned "SPC" - what is that?

Are you looking at the tall lower ball joints?



And it sounds like you and I have similar "goals" for our trucks. I'm looking forward to following in your footsteps!!

SUBSCRIBED


I have been working on it when i get a few mins,

I will be doing the SC&C upper arms and tall ball joints, But they aint cheap, but it all pays off in the long run(when you drive it hard)

My goals are kinda small, if i had hugh goals i would build a complete chassis.

[Bad94]

I got the GTO Spare,

Mocked up the front brackets with the spindles and calipers, and they fit great, and look sweet.


I thought about going to the C6 Z51 brakes, but i cant fit the GTO spare over them.


I havent really got my time to work on the project, i have been busy working on customers cars and projects.



I think i have finally decided on a rear suspension set up. I have a spare frame that im going to mock it up and see if its really what i want.

[Bad94]

Well i have been working on the brakes and rear suspension when i get a few mins here and there.

Made a set of traction bars.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/12_31_004sized-1.jpg

Few of the boxs
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/12_31_014sized-1.jpg

Finally all mocked up
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/1_14_002sized-1.jpg

Ready for paint
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/01/1_14_005sized-1.jpg

Getting painted the same color as the traction bar tubes.

[lower90xcab]

looks good dan...

[twfurst]

Looks good. I am going to be doing the same brake conversion on my 1987 Monte Carlo SS. Where did you take the rotors to ge tturned down to hub size? I have the rotors ready to go, just am not really sure where the best place would be to get it done.

[Bad94]

Looks good. I am going to be doing the same brake conversion on my 1987 Monte Carlo SS. Where did you take the rotors to ge tturned down to hub size? I have the rotors ready to go, just am not really sure where the best place would be to get it done.

I did all the brake stuff myself.



Well i got the spindles,hubs,brackets and lower arms all painted.

I also just bought a 1996 LT1 with 9 miles, yep 9.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/2_11_001sized-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/2_24_006sized-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/2_24_008sized-1.jpg
Motor was pulled for a big block

[Bad94]

Just opened the upper arms
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/03/3_21_005sized-1.jpg

[Young Gun]

how the hell did you get an LT1 with only 9 miles???

[Bad94]

how the hell did you get an LT1 with only 9 miles???


Local paper, it was removed for a big block.


Also im doing some paint work for a guy in trade for a T56

[HectorM52]

You guys got a wrench for that Chrysler style BJ?

[Bad94]

You guys got a wrench for that Chrysler style BJ?


Yep, i think we have 3 of them.

[Bad94]

Well i guess its time to do a update.

I got everything for the front suspension painted.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/2_11_003sized-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/3_29_004sized-1.jpg
Tall balljoint pressed in.

My brother asked me if he could do something to my rotors, i said sure why not. Well he dimpled them. He did a good job, they look so much better then a simple rotor.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/June_14_021sized-1.jpg

And i have picked the wheels and I will just say that I went with a Jason Rushforth wheel.

[HectorM52]

Sweet man, glad to see it's coming along! And the dimples look pretty awesome. Mike did a good job.

What's up with the peely paint?

And quit teasing us, just post up the wheel!!!

[lower90xcab]

looks good dan...glad to see you are still working on the truck...

[WTRacing]

hell yeah man, looking good..

better not be the rated X black wheels... lol

[SaturnVUEguy]

Just found this thread myself! Looking good!

[Bad94]

Sweet man, glad to see it's coming along! And the dimples look pretty awesome. Mike did a good job.

What's up with the peely paint?

And quit teasing us, just post up the wheel!!!


Thats some paint that was on the rotors, and when we had tape on them to mark the dimples out it pulled it off, i guess i have to repaint them.

On the wheels, just wait buddy:spank2:

[Bad94]

hell yeah man, looking good..

better not be the rated X black wheels... lol

Thanks and nope those aint the wheels

[SaturnVUEguy]

On the wheels, just wait buddy:spank2:
Guess that means you don't wheels yet, do you? j/k

[Bad94]

Im in a made hunt for a 8.5" out of a S-10 but i just can find a bare housing.

I would also do a 10 bolt out of a 70-up camaro or chevelle. I would love to do a 12 bolt, but those housing go for big money.

[Bad94]

Well i got all the LS1 rear backing plates apart and ready to blast and paint.

I got the calipers blasted and painted and 1 together.


4th of july is the install day of alot of the parts.

[jerome]

are you opposed to ford parts on a chevy? My 8.8 w/ 4.10's, disk brakes, posi, 31 spline axles, 3.25" OD axle tubes, and 30,000 miles cost me $175 at a junkyard...and ford explorers are dime a dozen, unlike S10 8.5's. Even if you find one, it costs you an arm and a leg.

[andrewb70]

are you opposed to ford parts on a chevy? My 8.8 w/ 4.10's, disk brakes, posi, 31 spline axles, 3.25" OD axle tubes, and 30,000 miles cost me $175 at a junkyard...and ford explorers are dime a dozen, unlike S10 8.5's. Even if you find one, it costs you an arm and a leg.

The Ford rears are certainly a great deal. My only word of cation is to really watch it when you are first working the bugs out of your truck. The Exxplorers used calipers that have a pretty big piston area. This worked well on an SUV with a lot of weight in the back especially when loaded. When the same rear and brakes are used in a pickup with low rear weight bias this can cause premature rear brake lock up which can result in an instant spin. So just be aware that you may have to dial out a lot of rear brake pressure and that may not even be enough.

Andrew

[Bad94]

are you opposed to ford parts on a chevy? My 8.8 w/ 4.10's, disk brakes, posi, 31 spline axles, 3.25" OD axle tubes, and 30,000 miles cost me $175 at a junkyard...and ford explorers are dime a dozen, unlike S10 8.5's. Even if you find one, it costs you an arm and a leg.

My buddy gave me a 9" housing.

Im going to put the 9" in over winter, Im going to drive the truck with the 7 5/8's for now.

[jerome]

you gonna stay with the leafs and bars, or going to a link suspension?

[Bad94]

you gonna stay with the leafs and bars, or going to a link suspension?

This summer will be leafs and bars,

Then i will make a G bar set up.

[Bad94]

Well i finally got some free time and a space in the shop, and pulled my truck in and put the front suspension stuff on.

I kinda ran into a problem, all of the brake lines need to be replaced. And with the motor in the truck its going to make it a pain in the butt, so im just going to start buying all the motor/tranny parts i need and pull the motor and tranny out and work on cleaning the frame up and doing all new brake and fuel lines.

Im also going to do a 12 bolt now, and make a G bar rear set up, remove the stock gas tank and run a fuel cell under the bed behind the axle. And for the rear wheels im ordering i have to mini tub the rear 2". Oh well, got to do what you got to do.

Wheels i have choose the Rushforth Livewire's with gunmetal spokes 18x8 5"BS and 18x10 4.5" BS w/305/45/18

Heres a few pics
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/july_4_006sized-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/july_4_007sized-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/july_4_009sized-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/07/july_4_013sized-1.jpg

I was hoping to have the truck at RTTH's but thats not going to happen:crying: .

[Bad94]

Fresh out of the box.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/9_5_007sized-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/9_5_006sized-1.jpg

Jon and Jason are the best wheel guys to deal with.

I will be dealing with jon on alot of builds.

[lower90xcab]

looks killer dan.......im hoping to beable to deal with jason and jon real soon....

[Code Red]

nice GTO spare wheel

[progoat]

Fresh out of the box.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/9_5_007sized-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/9_5_006sized-1.jpg

Jon and Jason are the best wheel guys to deal with.

I will be dealing with jon on alot of builds.



You need to get them Bad Boys mounted up already:bananna2: :bananna2:

[dodge]

nice wheels !!!

[syborg tt]

nice - really really nice.

[WTRacing]

why haven't you posted pics yet lol

I pretty much love those wheels.. get some pics up so I can be jealous

[Bad94]

There still in the box under my pool table.

I need to order tires. Anyone get deals on Nittos?

[dstryr]

What rims are those exactly? Rushford what?

[Swiftandswank]

yea, I want a set of wheels that shoot out money

[Bad94]

What rims are those exactly? Rushford what?

They are Rushforth Livewire's

[796spdbu]

What do they cost?

[Motown 454]

I know how you feel my Livewires are still waiting for tires. Nice wheel they will look good

[Bad94]

What do they cost?

More then my $900 LT1 with 9 miles.

[796spdbu]

Gotcha:cool:

[HectorM52]

How is this thing running? ;)