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Here is a full pic. Everything will get a nice layer of black epoxy primer before it rolls out of the shop.

Still have a bit to go.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...pssxipnwvv.jpg

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Seen quite a few at the tracks and in custom cars, so I went to them for just some info. But the folks at Champion totally worked with me for days on end to get the right radiator for my truck that wouldn't be a custom build (to save money). I made measurements and they checked all their stocked sizes to find the right one. They went way above and beyond to help out.

Good luck with the build!

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Would you please post some pic's and part number for the headers!!

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I will get some pics up once they're installed. Should be fairly soon.

In the meantime...here is the part#: PTE-H8073

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Did the cab fit down on the frame ok with the transmission cover removed?

Unfortunately no. They have to build a small tunnel in the cab floor. I guess when the transmission was first installed it was at the wrong angle which made it appear that it would fit without floor modification.

I'll get some pictures up this week of the results.
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Here are some pics of the headers mounted. The driver side header took a couple taps with a hammer to dent one pipe to clear the frame rail. The passenger side had to have the collector moved back 1-2" since it dumped right at the frame rail. All-in-all a really good option for trucks running an LS engine and Porterbuilt suspension.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...psd6mglgi2.jpg

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...psn24jwcpz.jpg

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...psgndmzmw9.jpg

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...pshfc1xniz.jpg

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Gonna be a 'tight' fit for a steering shaft ..... They didnt have a rear exit type header you could go with to get them out of your way?

Heres a set from BBK - they make some nice stuff for LS engines.

http://www.bbkperformance.com/produc...parts-398x.jpg

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Hey ptc - I agree it looks like a tight fit. I dropped off some parts yesterday and discussed the headers and steering. The shop seemed confident it was gonna work - I guess we will see. The BBK headers look good but from the pic I can't tell if they hug the block enough to squeeze between the frame rails.

I looked around and had a hard time finding any info on what worked for headers on these trucks with the LS/Porterbuilt combo. Even PB couldn't give any recommendations. I saw Delmo use a corvette manifold but I wasn't super keen on the way that looked.

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Very Nice!

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Thanks for the pic's, hope the steering linkage is not a problem.

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Looks like they should work out.
Kim

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Thats always good news from a shop.... when they find solutions to problems instead of just telling you it wont work!.... hate that.

If PB is gonna stay in this 'build world' I would think that they would either start finding suppliers that fit their systems or start building their own headers and anything else that needs to fit their kits and provide supplemental kits to their product line.... you cant just leave people hanging.... in this "want it now type of world".

Cant wait to see you driving this thing!!!!

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In my wandering the net I came across information that for the 55-59 TF trucks with BBC's, that a Hooker or Headman Super Comp long tube heads will fit. When I come across any nuggets I take notes. My notes on headers don't list where or who furnished the info, only the suggestion. I bought Mark VI 454 block that I was assuranced that it ran. Not with 5 of the jugs full of water and bore to +.40, now I have a mock up block. Purely by luck the 454 seller threw in a set of long tubes. No ID anywhere on the headers. With the guts out of the block, and the heads and headers on I did a test fit, and it did with about 3/4 clearance on both sides. So I going to order the Hooker Super Comps when the time comes and cross my fingers. Gook Luck Nut Case

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Look for the Headers that fit a 70 Chevelle, sorry left the important information out.
It's late I should turn out the lights and go to sleep. Maybe I'm in a dream and sleep typing.

Nut Case

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Big Block 70 Chevelle. Doe

it only took 3 posts.

I'm outa here Nut Case

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Because the PB front clip is narrowed a bit it does lack header space...I'm looking forward to pictures of how the steering linkage ( firewall to unisteer ) is installed. Love this build and the truck..oh yeah, Shanes a nice guy too :metal:

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Nate has developed a newer version for the TF truck that has more room for headers.

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I will try to get some pics once the steering linkage is all installed.

@ptc - I will definitely get some pics up of it driving!

@greystoke - thanks buddy, appreciate the kind words!

@ChuckDriver - of course they come out with something new before I even get mine on the road, haha. That's good though that he modified the front drop member to make more room for the headers.

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The shop hasn't done the final steering shaft assembly but they assured me again it would work out slick. Fingers crossed.

Wiring is in full swing. Here are a couple pics.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...psr0yqeicw.jpg

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...pskn13pwu9.jpg


They also sprayed the front clip and bed with black epoxy.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps2tyae1zr.jpg

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...psoi1zawr3.jpg

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Looking good!

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Looking good.
Lots of wires to connect.
Kim

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Why am I to early for all the great late developments :waah:

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Why does this picture just not speak "PAINLESS" to me????? :lol: and Im an ELECTRICAN!!!! ;)


http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...pskn13pwu9.jpg


Looking GOOD MAN!!!!!!! Keep that NOS juice going!

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Thanks guys for the kind words.

pt. - Luckily I'm not doing the wiring...looks like a huge headache, haha. The shop I have the truck at is taking good care of it. Tucking everything away nicely and building some custom mounts under the dash to make sure it all stays there.

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Stopped out at the shop yesterday for my weekly visit with the truck. Things are coming along.

Working on figuring out bump stops for the front. Thanks to Mattyparty for the info, sounds like Porterbuilt is recommending a spacer to be bolted between the bag and control arm so the deflated bag acts as a bump stop. Shooting for about 1/4-1/2" ground clearance when fully deflated.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps76ph5j0o.jpg

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps5xfrurx9.jpg


They also have the steering complete. Looks like they had to modify the header a little more. The rear-most pipe on the driver's side will be cut off and redone since it had to be flattened more than they liked. So, not a perfect fit out of the box but I'd say not a horrible one either.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...pselyzeiy5.jpg

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Quite the challenge to get everything to fit and work correctly. It's looking good Shane. I wonder how things would fit just using stock exhaust manifolds?

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It is a challenge to get it all to fit and still look good. In the future I may have some inner panels built for the engine compartment. Then you wouldn't see much of this.

I don't think the stock manifolds fit. If I recall correctly, the original guy I had doing the suspension had to remove them to get the engine in place. I also looked through the Locomotive Lugnut build thread and he had to modify corvette manifolds to work with his LS engine and PB suspension. Think of how nice it would be if there was just a little more room, haha.

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Looks real nice.
Kim

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A little more room would be nice!

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Nothing new as far as pics go, but here's a video of it starting up! :metal:

http://s913.photobucket.com/user/Cre...nreh9.mp4.html

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that's sweet!!! :metal:

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Thanks!

The shop is shooting for it to be done by their 2nd annual car show/open house, two weekends away.

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Has to be getting time for an update..just has to be :gmc2:

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Yes...it is about time isn't it, lol.

The shop had a rainout for their show. It is rescheduled for this weekend. Truck is about 90% ready. Need to finish mounting the seat and seat belts, then tidy up everything. Fingers crossed it is done for the show this time.

Here are a few pics of the progress the last couple weeks...

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They sprayed a new brand epoxy primer but decided they didn't like the product. Here it is sanded back down and ready for a different primer. This set them back a couple days but I'm glad they would rather it be done right then done fast.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc2fbsttz.jpg

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This is after they sprayed the new epoxy primer. It was getting a bit dusty in the shop so they moved it outside. Mother Nature decided it needed a shower.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...psf0nelsn1.jpg
http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps0f1hea31.jpg

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This last one is just a little edit I put together.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...pscwtvyupf.jpg

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that is looking awesome Shane...I'm still puddling through mock up. Really need a good weld machine. I also started disassembling the bed and someone decided to weld the lower front panel to the bedsides..grrr.

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Oh man!
That's gonna be nice!!!