Project 72 Shades of Gray
 

I have a fairly detail build page going on FB for this build that I am going to try and transfer over to this site.. I am about 6 weeks into this truck that was a stripped cab on a roller.
I will give more build details soon on this upper end build.

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this was day one..i have a lot of pics coming over the weekend,,

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having trouble getting any pics off face book...working on it

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I'm in. What are your plans for it ?

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lots more pics and info tonight.

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This is a rendering of the project except the wheels are different. Everything to complete this build is on the ground. it should go pretty quick.. I will post all the pics up to this point very soon.
The firewall has custom fab shaved panel, drip rails shaved, porterbuilt components incl hinges, 3 inch raised floor,, bagged, discs, LS, power glass one piece, new bed assy.. vintage air,

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started with bare and clean metal, perfect panel fit the goal, also shaved bed and bumper bolts.

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the fire wall is done,, the metal and filler work on the lt side are basically done,, the frame has been aligned and Portebuilt kit installed, t..he bed assy is currently in the weld prep and fit stage. any posts from now will be real time.

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stabbed rear wheels in today to check clearances on outer inner bedsides

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Notch and track bar?

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Nice. What's the specs on the rear wheels/rearend?

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Looks mean already. I'm in, cant wait to see more updates!

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Very nice ! I'm in

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those wheels are TUFF!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm in, looks awesome!

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complete porterbuilt kit Clemsonteg

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few more pics from the last few weeks... should have the front suspension mocked up and all four wheels under her by monday to check the clearance on the front wheel houses....and to measure the final cut for the rear end hopefully have pics Monday night.

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anyone have any experience with Porterbuilt hood hinges that mount to the upper cowl?, I doubt the fender mount system isn't going to work for us.

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I think Hart Rod made a bracket to mount inside the cowl for his truck, I'll try to find how he did it...

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raised floor and shaved bed mounting bolts which have been done...
shaved drip rails
up in the air on flush mount glass
one piece door glass
porterbuilt suspension
lS motor
leather interior..
shaved bumpers
shaved strikers,,
custom front wheel wells

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Here are some pics, he actually started selling the brackets. I swear I'm not one of his Sales Reps lol!!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945

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THANKS Haus..

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still rounding up pics

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the goal is perfect gaps everywhere, moving metal where necessary. The left door is basically done from the window frame except for the window frame.. waiting. gaps are on hold till the Porterbuild suspension is fully mocked up and final cut measurements for the rear end are acquired. also waiting for the cowl mount hood hinges to arrive.

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Thanks. The notch and TB mount were throwing me off. I haven't see the rounded notch from them before or that particular mount. Must be part of one of their other kits.

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Sweet build! What are you planning for rear tubz? Obviously you do awesome metal work and can build them yourself, but if you're looking to save some time, check out my rear tubs:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676606

EDIT: Looked over your posts again and noticed the picture showing the bed floor at stock height. Let me know if you have any questions about the hood brackets.

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project update... still trying to wrap up the construction and mods on the bed assy... the majority is fit and prepped to weld....

Does anyone have any alternative ideas to using the carriage bolts to build the assy?? seen anything,,, know of good quality hardware ect?

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I will check the tubs out... I was planning on mating 4 factory ones up to keep the look.. I also want to purchase the cowl hinge hood plates for more adjustments ..my hinges are 8 weeks out... Just curious In the pic..why all the bolts to secure it? Id would like to go for smoother look somehow.

my facebook page for this build gets more updates and detail.. the name is 72 shades of gray c-10 build

Im ready to purchase those hood hinge adj plates .

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The bed floor is sitting 3 inches above normal I promise.. its sitting on a 3 inch lift kit to offset.

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project update

still working on getting all the inner structure for the raised floor assy together.. welded the inners back on the outers and have the wheel house extensions/ outer wheel houses done and in primer.

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Looking good. :metal:

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Looks good!

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project update.... just finished mating up, fitting, and tacking up the first extended factory wheel well.. have something special in mind to replace all the carriage bolts in the bed assy.

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This is how we did the rear it's just a pieces out of an old bedside so it can fit in there really nice and then the inter fenders bolt upward. Worked out well may save you some time on your next one if you have an old bed to cut up...Attachment 1454967

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Project update ,,,,

The raised floor bed assy is fit and welded to the point it can be put on the stand...final skim coating needed on majority of it...underside needs some detail work as well as fir and finish on the tailgate....currently working on getting everything from the bed forward lined out and mocked up.. And all gaps perfected. Then. Confirming zero issues with alignment front to rear before frame slides out for blast and PC,.

Went with the porterbuilt cowl mount hood hinge system and oversize tubs..putting this build on overdrive now...chassis expected complete with drive train before I can wrap up the mudwork and mods to the body...

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project update..

the bed assy is welded up in final position, there is some final fitting to be done in with the tailgate gaps ect. and the underside needs to be dressed up and prepped. Trying to get everything from the rear cab forward aligned for final fit, slipping the chassis out for blasting.
The porterbuilt cowl mount hinges proved to be a little challenging considering the firewall was modified with different hinge system planned. the TUBZ are nice but aren't playing that way in regards to fit. Any advice or suggestions from those experienced are welcome. I am really curious about how others have approached painting and assembly with these tubs and metal finish panels... thanks.

Has anyone had success with eliminating the hood hinge bolts (shaving them) and welding the strut bracket, either whole or partial?

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pics

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