S10 Frame?

im wanting to build a new frame for my 82 s10 from the firewall back,what do yall think would be the best metal and if neone has pic could you post them?

Well dont know if its the best but Im going to do mine in 2x3 1/4 thick.

2x3 1/4 inch little heavy but strong

i just finished backhalfing my truck. i used 2x4 x .120 box tubing and flatstock. but if you wanna do a stack floor use 3x3 x .120 or 2x3 x .120...heres some pics

check my profile out. did exactly what you want to do using 2x3

Edited: 12/31/2005 11:58:14 AM by stockflooredsdime

2x3 1/4 thick is perfect if you want to do a stock floor. The taller you go the more channeling your going to have to do.

Http://www.streetsourcemag.com/Profile.aspx?profileid=37960

is 2x4x 10 gauge sufficent for a back half
how close is 10 gauge 2 3/16?

Edited: 3/1/2006 9:38:11 AM by vinnysmini

I used 2x3 box tubing that was 1/4" (0.25)inch thick on my '95 S-10 from the firewall back for the stock floor bodydrop. It's pretty strong. I used to have bag cups that were made out of 1/8" (0.125) inch thick and they bent in like a week so I don't really trust 1/8" stuff. I would either use 3/16" (0.1875) inch thick or 1/4" (0.25) inch thick.

I also used 2x3 .25 wall tubing.

Turned out great for me, very strong and sturdy.

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