Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
 

After more than 13 years of owning this truck, I'm finally getting serious about building it. I started this thing when I was 16 and nearly had it running a few years back when I decided to tear it apart and start over. After doing a lot of research and saving my pennies, I finally pulled the trigger on a ton of Porterbuilt parts. I don't expect to be done for a while but I figured I would start my own build thread. I hope you guys like it.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...482b889e15f90c

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...44&oe=5516BC5A

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...2c251c63839ba0

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...35&oe=5517CACE

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...57&oe=54EA4F50

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...7f6b76ffa71476

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...791d62e963db85

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...4e&oe=54DFA4AB

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...96c6b389bc358a

Front frame horns were bent so I decided to replace them rather than try to straighten them
https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...ec&oe=54E5EB2C

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...b12d339ca5aec7

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...8ea40dbfe318ef

That's it for now but hopefully in a few more weeks, I will have some more updates to post.

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Nice start! I'll be following this build.

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While I'm in the posting mood, I went to SEMA last week and here's some of the C10's I took pictures of.

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...ee&oe=54E3D3BC

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...a47d70b9f7675f

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...d6a527fc1fb1e2

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...65&oe=54ED109F

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...4113f99c403b88



Does anyone know what kind of headlights these are?

https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...54&oe=54E682AA



I've seen this truck a few times now and I'm blown away at the quality everytime. Awesome build!

https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...f6&oe=54E8944E

Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
 

The headlights you asked about are JW Speaker 8700 evolutions. Super bright led's.

Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
 

I like the build so far, seeing the pics of parts in mockup will help me to as it looks very similar to mine.. You are a ahead of me by a couple weeks..

I'm curious to the overall theme you are looking to do

Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
 

Looking forward to your progress....Looks like a great start.

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Thanks!

I have a few plans but no overall theme or anything. I gather a lot of inspiration from the trucks I see on this forum. I've got a long road ahead of me. Here's a short list of the things I know I want to do.
- CPP Big Brake Kit Front & Rear
- Built 6.0l w/4l80e trans (maybe a turbo in the future)
- 20" front wheels / 22" rear wheels
- Smooth firewall

Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
 

Excellent start to what looks like an amazing build. That porter built stuff is just incredible.

I cant wait to get my hands on some of those parts when I do my build.

Please share as many pics of the frame build as you can. They will be a huge help to me and most builds these days.

Thank You

Ulysses

Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
 

Good list of parts. I wish Porterbuilt had made the fram stiffener/trailing arm crossmember, when I was building my frame. Quality piece!

Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
 

Small update on the project. I got the control arms powder coated and love the way they came out. The color is Mystic Black. I started finish welding the new front end on and so far, so good. I also decided I wanted to weld on a lot of the PB stuff rather then bolt it on, so the front shock mounts are welded in place.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...7489f98507f036

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...f3&oe=54DAA63A

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...453d74781636f1

https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...52&oe=551D4284

Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
 

great build so far!

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Nice start so far. Watching.

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Nice project, putting a pile of PB parts under mine too!

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Hey guys, I started installing the notches for the rack and pinion. I trimmed them down almost an inch to get rid of the overhang. I plan on grinding the outside welds flush so they don't look welded in. I stole the idea from toocrazy and his awesome 69 slammed, 22"/24" bbc shaved clean build

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...b4ec9ab4e1764b

I've also been practicing my welding and it's starting to pay off.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...0bde49fa902c52

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I haven't got as much done on the truck lately as I'd like but at least I made a little progress.

I got both rack notches welded in and started grinding down the welds smooth.

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...c2&oe=55436E28

I also started filling some of the holes in the frame. It's going to take forever to fill all these holes in.

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...ca&oe=550264CA

https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...ba&oe=553D32F9

I also got the rear notches fully bolted in so I was finally able to start cutting out the old frame.

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...c9&oe=553FB80A

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Finally got the old frame sections cut out and flush with the step notches. I also cut the back sections off the frame in preparation for the new body drop rear sections.

https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/...b4&oe=54F91A8B

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1537.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1538.jpg

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Rear body drop brackets and crossmember almost completely installed

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...d183a1d5f71ac3

Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
 

Great progress that pb stuff is awesome

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Thanks man, it's coming together nicely. Having quality parts to work with makes it easier too.

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Front crossmember and airbag mounts are bolted in place for good. I had to do a little massaging to get everything to fit up correctly but nothing major.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1559.jpg

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1557.jpg

Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
 

Looks great!

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WOW nice build!

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Thanks Guys!

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Made a little bit more progress. I copied "mooseknuckles" and made the front frame sections match.

Started by cutting out the old section on the passenger side.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1578.jpg

Then I cut the drivers side down to be able to make a template.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1577.jpg

Cut out a piece from an old crossmember and welded it in.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1581.jpg

Got it all ground down and I think it looks pretty good. It took about 3 hours from start to finish.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1584.jpg

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Nice man! I'll be following.