68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison"
 

Ok before I get to the meat of this build I would like to say that the project name is actually a big sign of my gratitude to Nate-not a knock! I researched for months and finally decided to purchase his full dropmember kit for my 68. I kid him that I look at lots of vendors still but I always am amazed at what he comes up with next for these trucks---therefore I am "chained" (lol) to his site for what is coming next!!!
Having said that, I am still using other vendors ( some on here) for parts and services in the months to come!!

I have been a member here for years but had other projects going but now I am back to the trucks I love and have done in years gone by. This is not going to be as radical as previous trucks but more in line with Superfly's build with a few twists..I appreciate all input as we go down the road--Here's a few pics of where we are at right now with cab bottom blasted-then in epoxy -stock swb frame ready to add nate's parts-still in air about drivetrain but working it out!!! jim

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more pics--If your wondering about a partial blast on this cab--it was a 102k original mile -never repainted-still shining blue cab !!! no rust except around blower motor area--no rocker change,no cab corner change needed--Needed bottom blasted and firewall--Looked at 14 trucks before i bought this farm truck out of Brenham tx

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Nice can't wait 4 this build 2 take off :metal:
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Big change from my last 2---Buick went to new zealand--Never painted it--Last time was '71--t-bird went to sweden..............:sexy::sexy:

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Good looking cab. This one should be fun
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Very nice project you have going here! That's a sweet rotisserie, and also very nice projects you built and sold. Your cab looks great too!

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Look at that rotisserie close --2 -1k pound "harbor freight" motor stands-extended 20" up and straightened-some almost scrap metal --$250 maybe-and it spins with 1 hand--Trick is look at last pic and notice stands are centered side 2 side of cab but lower from top to bottom-in other words I found the centerline of the actual weight of the cab -unreal how it spins-I wasn't trying to be cheap but it really works for the money!! jim

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Subscribing to this one.
Very nice cab!

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Some day I need to try and make one. It only takes a minute right? :lol: Thanks for the tip.

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sheer genius!

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No genius here-just a little science and common sense-Hate to tell u
but if u look at the bare frame pic close-that is 2 $35 motor stands just straightened-some small bars-instant frame rotisserie!! jim

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^ not as impressive, but close! ;)

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but that's the point-function is what i was after-

After all -have u ever had any one say "nice truck but what does the rotisserie look like" LOL jim

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^ nope - never, anyone that knows me knows, I'm old-fashioned. :metal:

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LOOKING GOOD.....waiting for more !!

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Subscribed! Can't wait to see where this project goes!

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Wow. look at all those perfectly welded porterbuit parts!:lol::lol: Looking forward to this build!

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what's up on the inner fenders--going to need by fall!!! jim

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Getting in on this... :)

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Looks like a GREAT cab. Going to be a sweet truck with that cab and PB parts (also judging by your past projects)

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i hope to have pic posted tuesday of the very first set to come out of the molds.....i am very impatiently waiting !!

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I think were both going to like them!!!! jim

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Believe me it is-have done all the rust work i can stand-spent probably $500 in fuel looking before buying this one-Then as usual 1 showed up within 25 miles of me-so i bought it 2-needed the short bed anyway!! May sell other cab -taking up room

U are 1 of the ones I will lean on during this build for some advice good or bad as we go--Read your posts and like your insight!!

By the way -I left out of the car post that the 55 was painted in '71-I never painted it-felt it looked cool with the patina--So did the guy in New Zealand.......jim

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I SURE HOPE YOU DO !! I am realistic , i know they wont work for everyone and some people might not care for the style or design .....but i hope it solves a very big issue for alot of guys !!

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U need to put up a pic of them here-maybe we can get lots of builders enthused!! I promise I won't think it's a hijack......lol jim

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well if you insist i will...tomorrow..any chance for an advertising plug !!

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Well got a few things done this wkend--got firewall gutter capped-nate's round corner-fan hole plug--Was missing the main plate for air holes so will install this week--Also finish plugging extra holes in firewall and small places on rocker weatherstrip lips this week hopefully.......

Ya'll have a good week...........jim

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nice work

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Finished most of firewall--then shaved rocker pinch weld on driver side this evening-finish weld in am-then passenger--Sure is nice to weld on original rockers-not much blow through like on Chinese versions!!............jim

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Very nice! I love the pinch shaved...even if the truck isn't laying frame I just think it looks better because that pinch is the lowest point in the lower body line...

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And for the life of me I could never figure out how they left the p.w. on the cab only--I know the fender and bed have no NEED for a p.w but MAN THAT "UNDER THE CAB ONLY" STICKS OUT.............just sayin lol jim
(especially since it's only an hour to totally remove)

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Got a little more done in last 3 days--Just realized 2 things today while i am sanding ---Why I looked at 15 trucks before I bought this one and why I love this homegrown rotisserie !! Cab is turning out very cherry and sanding these pinch welds is a breeze with the rotation...............ya'll have a good week.........jim

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Looking GREAT!!!

Definitely makes it better to start with a good cab!!!

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Looking good. Bet that rotisserie does make it alot handier :lol:
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Looking good man!

I will have to keep an eye on your build since my company has me down in Lake Charles off and on these days.... In case you need some extra hands... you know to hold beer :D

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Looks like a good start on a great project. I'm in.

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subscribed. This is gonna be a good one.

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How about a breakdown of the porterbuilt goodies? Step notch, crossmember, a-arms, etc?