First Chevy..First V8...First Air ride install

[Aceslow]

Well here we go....


I placed an order for The full Porterbuilt treatment in April so it should be close to getting ready to ship. I placed an order with Michigan metalworks for some flat plate arms. They showed up on Friday of last week. Full Accuair Elevel Ilevel kit was ordered. Just waiting on the tank and I level module.

I still didn't have a truck yet to put all these fancy parts on.... Until today

Paid $700CAD for it.. Needs a bit of work but short boxes are in short supply so I jumped on it.


I've never had a Chevy or anything with a V8 in it for that matter. DD is 2010 ford ranger and my other projects have been classic minis. Anyway pretty stoked and will probaby have a lot of questions for you guys.

[rusty76]

I'm looking forward to this build. Kool arms by the way.

[king-918]

Good luck!
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[maxxxy]

This wil be a cool truck! I'll be watching for progress.

[chevylover2013]

We can share grinding and welding stories by the camp fire! LOL

Both got some cancer to cure.

Wish you luck, please wish me the same. I am a day ahead of you on mine, but I want to hot rod mine more then slam it. Lower, but not have to bag it.

[Aceslow]

Chevylover2013 I do wish you the same. Porter built has cleared customs and I should see by end of day today or Monday(hoping today as I can start working on it a bit on the weekend)

[77ChevySharkBite]

Welcome to the Forum! You are officially addicted!

Sharp looking truck definitely a good start to a project nothing wrong with a little cancer to have to cure. Good luck I'll be watching this as I'm going to be doing the same.

Don't be afraid to ask questions plenty of knowledgeable guys here on the forum that will be more than willing to help and share there knowledge with you!

[Aceslow]

Yeah I am addicted. I'll try to use the search first so there is less repetition. I will try to update as much as possible with pictures.

[Aceslow]

Anyone know which headers are preferred with the drop member? If I remember correctly these are the ones I need.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-2466hkr

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by Aceslow

Anyone know which headers are preferred with the drop member? If I remember correctly these are the ones I need.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-2466hkr

Shoot an email to Dave or Nate and they have a pn for you for the headers they recommend

[77ChevySharkBite]

Well do you want to have Shorties or do you want long tube headers?

[Aceslow]

I didn't think long tubes would fit up under the frame.

[77ChevySharkBite]

If I do recall correctly the Chevelle long tube headers will tuck inside the frame.

[Aceslow]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/su...model/chevelle

these ones?

[77ChevySharkBite]

I believe so but again don't quote me on it I've heard they tuck but I don't know for sure.

[Aceslow]

How about wheel offsets for rims?

[77ChevySharkBite]

unfortunately I have no idea about rims, that's going to have to be someone else to answer. What size are you trying run?

[Aceslow]

20 or 22's

[77ChevySharkBite]

I really don't know, my suggestion is create a thread asking that specific question tell them what your trying to do, and the people here will be more than glad to help you man.

[Aceslow]

Ill do a search first. See what I can find.

[Aceslow]

Porterbuilt is here! I was missing a few items so they are getting shipped out when they are ready. Six more work shifts then I am off for a month and can get moving on this and my other truck.

[stepside83]

ill def be watching this build

[Aceslow]

4 shifts left getting stoked.Rest of the missing goods showed up today! Still need to figure drive line angles running a single piece drive shaft. Anyone have that info?

[Aceslow]

Built this waiting for room in the shop. Too much work to be done. No time for building toys yet.

[77ChevySharkBite]

Oooooooo very pretty, I like it man!!!!!