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Re: [oletrucks] S10 4X4 Frame

To: Steve Hanberg <steve@OldSub.com>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] S10 4X4 Frame
From: zman <zman@gibbon.kungfumonkey.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 11:24:28 -0500 (EST)
On Thu, 18 Dec 2003, Steve Hanberg wrote:
> The S10 frame is easily shortened, so if you start with a long one, making
> it the right length is not a big deal.  The 4x4 has a wider rear axle, and
> fits better than the 2wd rears do.  The S10 guys have to move the
> transmission rearward to fit a V-8, so I'm betting putting the 292 in would
> require even more rearward movement of the transmission and transfer case
> and such.

The only reason to move the engine back is to use an engine mounted fan or 
a puller electric. 4.3 mounts and a push fan and the v-8 sit in there real 
pretty.

> Would a s10 4X4 frame work with a 49 GMC? Would a 292 engine fit? Bob K in
> PHX
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