Here is the truck I am starting with :)
I finally got my chasis this week. starting with a 1985 s10 4x4 chasis. going to be stripping it down completely and rebuilding it from the ground up with quality parts. first stage (suspension and steering): zq8 rear springs zq8 sway bars (front and rear) zq8 hop shock beltech torsion bar keys zq8 steering box complete front suspension and steering rebuild stage 2 (frame mods): shorten wheelbase 10" relocate cab and bed mounts add datsun front and rear bumper mounts stage 3 (driveline): decide (tpi, lt1, lsx) trailblazer ss or syty/bravada transfer case 4L60, 4L70, or 4l80 transmission (leaning to 4l60/70 that matches transfer case) custom length rear driveshaft modify front differential for awd or replace with bravada unit upgrade to rear disk brakes posi in the rear stage 4 (body/wheels): cut out firewall and floor pan fabricate new transmission tunnel (s10 trans tunnel may be used) rebuild firewall add steel cowl to stock hood modify radiator core support to use bigger radiator fender flares (gotta find some i like) paint robins egg blue pearl with pearl white accents wheels (thinking 93-94 firehawk wheels in pearl white) stage 5 (wiring and interior): modify gm wiring harness to fit the datsun (have 97 silverado for parts) 2nd gen s-10 manual steering column (tilt) astro steering shaft chevy sonic guage cluster (if i can make it work) buick lesabre seats with integrated seat belts bravada or syty floor shifter stage 6 (stereo): kicker comp 10 custom box that extends under driver seat kicker 6.5" speakers in the kick panels kicker amp under passenger seat 4x6 speakers in the dash top Kenwood cd player (kdc-7004)