LS1 powered 1999 S10

[rusty428cj]

We are painting a shop truck for our neighbor Current Performance Wiring. It will be powered by a 2004 GTO LS1 with an automatic. Front suspension is TRZ control arms with leaf springs and Caltracs in the rear. Front tires are 255/40/18 and the rear 295/35/18. We modified the rear bed and did away with the step in the rear. After we started the project we found out there is now a steel kit available. The original bed had some rust around the wheel wells so we used the top part from the right side on the bottom of the left side of the new bed.


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[T00LMAN]

Nice project! Looking forward to seeing the progress.

[coolwelder62]

Nice project.My buddy is builsing an LS3 powered 2000 S-10.But can't get to join and post some shots.Maybe I will try and get him to check out your ride.

[67cougnut]

any info on this swap? got a 96 and was thinking this would be a cool swap after my current project.

[63Duece]

nice!!

[Rod]

ummm? wheres the LS part?

[jonce]

Should be a cool truck when finished. I used Current Performance wiring on my '93 S-10 with a 5.3L, good guys to work with.

[rusty428cj]

Here is the engine and trans

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[rusty428cj]

We are back working on this project. Brian finished welding on the bed

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[Greasy63]

im not really into S10s, but this one already seems real cool!

cant wait til its back together!

[rusty428cj]

We modified the cab a little

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[rusty428cj]

The cab had a little rust in the lower firewall on the right side that was cut out and repaired than we epoxy primed the cab

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[rusty428cj]

When I sanded the bed I found a few surprises that were filled with bondo.

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Brian welded the holes than I did the bodywork. The bed is almost ready for primer.

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[rusty428cj]

The fenders are painted. I sprayed 3 coats of 2011 Corvette Cyber gray yesterday and 3 coats of SPI Universal clear this morning.

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[monteboy84]

Wow, that's some fast progress! Looking great, nice work.

-matt

[Z06killinSBF]

I'm in for this. Did you buy a step shaver kit or make your own?

[rusty428cj]

We made our own from the original rusted out bed. Used part of the rear of the left bed on the bottom of the right side of the bed. The owner looked for a metal step shaver kit but could not find one

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[SparkyRnD]

that's a great looking project, and love the color

[Z06killinSBF]

Suicidedoors.com has metal shaver but they are $$$$. I have the same bed and want to shave mine. I may end up getting the cheaper FG versions though.

[rusty428cj]

Suicidedoors.com has metal shaver but they are $$$$. I have the same bed and want to shave mine. I may end up getting the cheaper FG versions though.

He bought some and the problem is they are not fiberglass they are plastic and did not fit. At the time he looked for metal or fiberglass and bought what he thought was fiberglass.

[Z06killinSBF]

Looks like you got it sorted out. Looks good, wanna do another bed???

[rusty428cj]

Looks like you got it sorted out. Looks good, wanna do another bed???

Brian says NO

[rusty428cj]

A couple of goodies Jared has for his truck

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[rusty428cj]

2 coats of SPI epoxy primer. The major bodywork is finished still needs to be blocked and primed a couple of times.

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[rusty428cj]

I sprayed SPI epoxy primer last night on the cab and today will wet sand with 800 and than spray the Cyber gray base.

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[Motown 454]

It looks really good, thats a nice color.

[rusty428cj]

The cab is painted next step is to wet sand and buff

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[Z06killinSBF]

I like that color

[rusty428cj]

The bumper and grille are now body color

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[rusty428cj]

epoxy primed the bottom of the cab and the inner fenders getting them ready for SPI bedliner.

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SPI bedliner

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[rusty428cj]

Suspension

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Cab going back on the chassis

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[HectorM52]

Jared's seems to be a pretty nice guy from the time he spent over on our S10 forum. Glad to see he's building a sweet truck.

[devwil68]

this thing is going to scream!

[rusty428cj]

Doug's Headers exhaust

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[zombiekiller]

is that a factory or aftermarket rear swaybar?

[rentedmule]

It looks like a factory ZQ8 swaybar

[rusty428cj]

is that a factory or aftermarket rear swaybar?

Jared the owner says its a stock swaybar

[SRD art]

Man, looking more killer with each photo. Love the exhaust!

[rusty428cj]

Jared wanted the intake, computer and fuse cover painted. I epoxy primed first than base and clear.

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[rusty428cj]

I blocked out the sides of the bed and ready for primer

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[Dobster]

Great build !
I cant wait to see more...
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[rusty428cj]

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[rusty428cj]

I sprayed 2 coats of Slick Sand polyester primer now will block sand again to get the shape I want.

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[rusty428cj]

Block sanded the bed and is ready for more primer

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[rusty428cj]

I epoxy primed the doors for the last time yesterday. Today wet sanding with 800 than spraying the base.

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[rusty428cj]

I finished spraying the clear on the doors yesterday.

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[Tig]

Wow, it looks amazing. Youre doing a great job. The detail work on the body is awesome.
Keep up the great work. Lookin forward to updates.

[rusty428cj]

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[Z06killinSBF]

Looks good!!

[craigs73]

wow like that color. looking good

[bonecrrusher]

Mmmmm sexy.... did you have an issue getting that paint?

GM is not offering Corvettes in Cyber Grey or Crystal Red Metallic because they can't get a component of that paint for 2012 because of the damage to the plant in Japan from that tsunami.

[rusty428cj]

Mmmmm sexy.... did you have an issue getting that paint?

GM is not offering Corvettes in Cyber Grey or Crystal Red Metallic because they can't get a component of that paint for 2012 because of the damage to the plant in Japan from that tsunami.

No problem getting the paint. I just ordered another qt.

[irregal83]

That Grey is sik... nice lookin truck man,, glad to see another truck on here.. you gonna run that thing in any courses when your done?

[rusty428cj]

Jared's goal is to have it in tip-top shape for the LS Fest at Bowling Green in Sept.

[HectorM52]

Very cool!! What are those seats from?

[SS PUNISHER]

I sprayed 2 coats of Slick Sand polyester primer now will block sand again to get the shape I want.

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/08/75-2.jpgI love that stuff!! Sweet lookin truck!!!

[rusty428cj]

Very cool!! What are those seats from?

They are recovered S-10 seats. They cut the head rests down a bit, and added some bolstering.

[rusty428cj]

These will be the last photos until after Bowling Green

We sprayed SPI bedliner under and in the bed

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Getting ready for the last coat of epoxy primer

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I finished the primer tomorrow will scuff with 800 than spray the base

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[pro-dime03]

any updates on this truck?

[rusty428cj]

Sorry I forgot to show the finished truck

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[HectorM52]

BAD looking ride!! You guys did a good job!! Has Jared burned up the rear meats yet???

[FRENCHBLUE72]

yOU GUYS DID A GREAT JOB LOVE THAT TRUCK..

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Looking good as usual rusty!

[pro-dime03]

The truck came out beautiful. I've built 4 different 1st Gen v8 s10s and always preferred the square styling, but this monster makes me want a step side! Once again... great work!

[Tig]

Wow, it looks great. Awesome job.
Do you have any video of it in action?

[Z06killinSBF]

Looks great, very similar to mine

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[rusty428cj]

Wow, it looks great. Awesome job.
Do you have any video of it in action?

There are some from the LS fest in Bowling Green but I have no idea how to get them.

[72D100]

that is one nice looking sdime there

[Kenny]

Sorry I forgot to show the finished truck

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It is amazing how that color works with the aftermarket lighting. That truck is just screaming for a side exit exhaust, add a front splitter and it would be near perfect....... maybe a VFN Sunoco hood. Good thing he lives in Florida or he'd be pissed to see a copy of his truck pass by...... My next project fo sho! Love it!

[bonecrrusher]

Damn - loving the color!

[TipsyMcStagger]

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BUMPING an old thread;

If the OP is still subscribed - I'm local and was wondering what shop modified and reupholstered the seats?

Thanks.

Tipsy