Fenderless Trucks on s-10 frames..lets see em

anyone have any pics of any fenderless trucks on s-10 frames????

i ask the same thing and heres what i got...most didnt like the idea..
heres the link


http://www.ratrodsrule.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10522

Here are some pics of one I seen at the GoodGuys show this year in Kansas City!!

didn't know someone had already started a thread about this....sorry....i just wanted to see if there were any kool trucks out there done this way...some guys have to go this way just to save money...i know its not the best looking truck, but i'm sure there is someone out there that has made a truck this way that looks good.......

The main issue is the radiator and grille being out front of the wheels giving it that dorky look. Extending the frame a couple of feet might fix that but would require some fabrication skill.Motor mounts and extending the steering shaft mainly.Having the ifs out in front would be way outside the box i think

Yep, the one pictured above looks better than many, but how about a direct side shot of it? That's where i's very obvious that the proportions of the front end are all wrong. That and the ugly frame horns that stick out.

The one above with the horizontal style grille works better than most. Usually guys try to use a 30's style vertical grill and it just makes the proportions worse.

I have seen a picture of a 30's sedan on a home made frame with IFS instead of a straight axle pushed out where it needed to be. Looked OK.

Try to find some side shots of fenderless S-10 frame trucks - not 3/4 views, etc. , but full on side shots. You'll see the problem.

Sam_Fear said:

Yep, the one pictured above looks better than many, but how about a direct side shot of it? That's where i's very obvious that the proportions of the front end are all wrong. That and the ugly frame horns that stick out.

The one above with the horizontal style grille works better than most. Usually guys try to use a 30's style vertical grill and it just makes the proportions worse.

I have seen a picture of a 30's sedan on a home made frame with IFS instead of a straight axle pushed out where it needed to be. Looked OK.

Try to find some side shots of fenderless S-10 frame trucks - not 3/4 views, etc. , but full on side shots. You'll see the problem.

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heres a side shot of one

its all "opinions" and I dont listen to them, i got a 75 nova front end and i actually get compliments about it

NO rules to rat rodding

livingdeadguy said:

its all "opinions" and I dont listen to them, i got a 75 nova front end and i actually get compliments about it

NO rules to rat rodding

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Do you have any pics posted of your 34? That may have been the car I saw with the IFS. You moved your front wheels forward a foot - that makes a big difference in balancing out the car. Did you keep the frame rails of the Nova or what?

I think a good looking open wheel IFS is possible. It's not going to be as clean as a straight axle, but who cares? I think Ford twin I beams are kinda cool myself.

In the end it all depends on what you want. If you want that traditional suicide axle look, a stock S10 frame isn't gonna get you there. But if the S10 frame is what you have to work with, then build it, have fun with it, and if you want down the line, change it up - it's only metal.

Ratsnest said:

heres a side shot of one

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Yep it's all opinions - mine is, me no likey!!! There's a lot to be positively said for proper proportions and a homebuilt frame. S-10 frames are great for fendered projects, otherwise - [dr Thats vomit-not drool!

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LDG, You have the front wheels up even with the radiator shell, like Sam said. Since I've seen your car many times I can attest that you did a nice job getting everything in the right place. The Nova front looks heavier and busier than a typical straight axle setup but yours doesn't detract from the overall good look you achieved building your car. So, in my opinion, you "follow the rule" of getting the front wheels in a good location. When I drove through Hugo today I thought about you, your brother and dad. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.

livingdeadguy said:

its all "opinions" and I dont listen to them, i got a 75 nova front end and i actually get compliments about it

NO rules to rat rodding

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can you post some pics of your car...would really like to see it...

bob w said:

LDG, You have the front wheels up even with the radiator shell, like Sam said. Since I've seen your car many times I can attest that you did a nice job getting everything in the right place. The Nova front looks heavier and busier than a typical straight axle setup but yours doesn't detract from the overall good look you achieved building your car. So, in my opinion, you "follow the rule" of getting the front wheels in a good location. When I drove through Hugo today I thought about you, your brother and dad. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.

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Hey thanks, hope your thanksgiving went well too. I didnt start rippin into the rod yet, we've been workin on the garage to get it heated first then i wont be freezing too bad

some pics of the ride...

That last foto is wallpaper material! Nice sideveiw proportions LDG

livingdeadguy said:

some pics of the ride...

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Man, that thing looks "butch" in the goodest way possible!

Dude, I mean that ONLY as a compliment! Totally cool that you don't have any bulk sticking out in front of the front wheels. I take it that's a rear-steer Nova subframe?

Thanks for sharing the bigger than avitar pics, LDG. I've been wanting to see some photos of your car for awhile now. Keep on Roddin'!

Regards,
Shea

Now that one's done right! How about that? Awesome car! It's the first I've ever seen one look so naturally matched to the body without fenders.

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here is some side shots of my truck. i know its proportions are not perfect but i built it on a tight budget and i have less than 500 bucks in a complete chasis plus a 4.3 and a overdrive tranny i did not use. you could get the front to look a lot better by changing the steering box it was in the way of setting the radiator back to get the proportions the way i liked but i built it pretty cheap it turns a lot of heads and is a lot of fun!

Camaro1967406,
How hard do you think it would be for you to change over to a different frame if you ever decided to? Like a home made frame.

thanks for the compliments guys!

Shea Laking, its actually got the huge gear box on the front side, i just have it hidden next to the grill you really cant see it unless you look for it.

Whats really weird is because my whole front suspension is painted black I have actually gotten into some pretty traditional shows because they didnt notice the frontend