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Texas speed is putting it all together for me but would like to get a little jump on the cab fitting if possible, i have the body drop on there so thats another 3/4"

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I've got stock brackets....stock mounts with 1/8 shims.....the lowered truss mounts to lower 6.0 3/4".....5* drop...and tailshaft hits right in front of the high rib in floor behind the end of h. hump....in other words ...i had to clearance at rear and at bell housing area....pics tomorrow ...didn't quite get done tonight.....jim

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looking good subscribed

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column is rcp brand and booster is a generic 8".....both from overseas I'm sure but quality is good......jim

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Will be waiting for the pics.....Jim

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hey jtp what year etc.are the scripts from?i really like this mod and am considering it myself.

Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison"
 

build looks great, that dash is too sweet!!

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great build. not sure if this helps with the clearance issues, but with the porterbuilt frame stiffener kit, are u supposed to run a trans mount? Thought I read that the mounts on tube act as trans mount.

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Very interested in your 4l80 findings......I have one in the garage waiting to go in a project and though this would be a problem....please solve and report back ;)

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That's what I have...mount is done off of x-member tubes....regardless of the mount...when the motor and tranny are installed and at 5* drop it lays where it lays.....I'm clearancing now....just not quite there with pics yet...and Keith I will tell u what I'm doing...took 2 h. humps and made 1 an inch taller....and a piece of 5" tubing (.125) to clearance over tailshaft and rear joint...day or 2 and I will have pics...I'm anal about redo's down the road so better to do this now...On mine I had to make the cut in pic to get cab down on mounts...I am using digital degree finder...original mounts...new poly bushings...no body drop....also 1/8" shims on top of poly's......pic's in few days.......jim

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Here's a link to a set on ebay......

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Chev...e7eee6&vxp=mtr

Late 50's --early 60s............jim

Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison"
 

thanks

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Ok not the pics I wanted (completed project!) but in these U can see problem with rear joint and stock floor.....last pic shows split 5" heavy truck exhaust tubing that will finish floor...notice pipe is thicker than stock floor..will weld in nice....Don't fret over peeled back riser...will be laid back in and welded..I had to remember curve in 5" at 1 1/2" up from stock floor is 1" inward on both sides so U peel back riser then weld back to curved section...maintaining strength in floor.....should look close to something factory could have done when finished............more later ....jim

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That second pic with the hole looks "nasty", I'm sure it will look alot better went you get done....Jim

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That's the part I didn't want U to "fret" over and here U go....lol.....had to "peel" that riser so it will fall back in to weld to the curvature of the 5"...I promise it will be close to factory when done...........jim

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Great build!!! Love the dash. I read thru rather quickly stopping on all the photos like most to get caught up. What is the plan with the motor. Is it an LQ9? and mods? Just trying to see what #'s you will be making and is the 4l80 stock?

Hands down you have skill, thanks for sharing your build

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Lq4...stock 4l80...ls6 intake..maybe cam change..I'm more of a cruiser than beatin on 1...friend has same motor with good exhaust..intake..everything else stock...dynoed 362......that will get me down the road!!......jim

Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison"
 

Jim,

Looking fantastic!

I'm not running a dropmember, but you are not alone. Once you get the truck so low, the drive shaft moves up. We had to deal with the as well. This is what we did to take care of it.

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...-32-44_882.jpg

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...-39-53_168.jpg

Keep up the good work!

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With a 2 piece there's no up and down in front of carrier bearing....so I don't need that much rear tunnel.....but having to tunnel farther than I thought in order to slide that joint in the pics out rearward when taking shaft out...more pics in day or 2....I'll make u proud....lol....thanx for looking.......jim

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Ah, we are switching to a one piece shaft. I wasn't paying attention. "Head Down" I have no doubt whatever you do will be right!

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This truck is RIDICULOUS. In a good way. Those wheels are awesome too!!! Love it all.

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Ok progress......finished high hump raise of 1".....Clamshelled the rear with 5"....high hump still removes...I flanged the round rear of hump with leftover bottom of 1st hump to make it look close to factory and seal where they fit together.....
Thought I would name this new hump but somehow that name sounds familiar...........lol.......

Sneak preview of console......sill workin out bugs.....may pull out Curello seats in am and test..........jim

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Hey, nice work on the tranny tunnel! I had no doubt you could knock that out in your sleep.

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Mike ...want to guess where that 5" clamshell piece came from.........top side of 5" turn down....over 1/8 thick.......Walker...made in USA.......

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Jim, super nice repair job to the high hump and floor, look great....Jim

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SSR console? Nice work :chevy:
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Ssr with the wrap around cut off...should work well with Nates rear panels that cover tank area............jim

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test fitting Cerullo seats....foam looks fat without upholstery.........jim

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Good idea. I'm still concerned if I ever decide to go with a 4L80.
Your truck is way lower than mine will ever be. The interior is gonna be nice.
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New heavy duty seat mounts.....Ssr shifter mounted....will be nutserted for ease of removal...........jim

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LOOKS GREAT .....as usual !

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Jim... I couldnt tell in the pic, but is there a console e-break. We were talking about this the other day and how bada$$ it would be to have a console ebreak.

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Funny u asked...just bought one last night..the factory one at that for this console....cable exits in rear floor under console....will pic when I get there..........here's link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300429817361...84.m1952.l2649

Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison"
 

Truck looks awesome!!!! What was the width of the rearend?

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this instrument cluster from dakota digital would look fantastic in you dash

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59" face to face..........jim

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That's the dash I am using...U have good taste....lol......Red or blue background?????.......that's next decision.............jim

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blue ! killer dash

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I agree, blue. Wow that dash IS killer!!!!!