Well I thought I'd be able to hold off till fall but I've got the bug to build a Super Seven Cruiser, again. For those of you who don't know me (and some who wish they didn't), you can read up on my bio on my first build or second build, I can't remember (I'm past 55).
The donor is a 97 S10, 2.2L, 118 HP, 5 spd, 130 ft/lbs torque, curb weight 3100 lbs. Again my build style is to use as much of the donor vehicle as possible, it can be done. I've decided to start demolition of the donor while there is NO snow on the ground.
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I started buying some stuff for the build. I've purchased my bucket seats. I can't use the S10 seats because they're a 60/40 split bench and it would be too much hassle to convert them to 50/50 buckets.
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I've ordered my Energy Suspension bushings for the upper and lower A arms, Panhard bar, and remote shifter. Also ordered my Harley bullet front signal lights, and a couple of wide noses.
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Deciding whether or not to use PS. The S10 uses a box so I'm looking at a powered Chevette rack. I'll be using Alden Eagle coilovers, 275 lb 12" for the front and 175 lb 13" for the rear. Frame will be 1" .065" sq tube. The frame width will be determined by the seat width, pinion offset, tunnel width, the amount of Capt'ns Spiced, and rim offset. If I can get the finished weight in around 1500-1600lbs this should be a snappy little ride.
All comments and critiques are appreciated