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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
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Hey guys, been lurking around this site for a while and finally get to start a build thread of my own. I have always liked the 67-72 body style truck and wanted to build one, but between college, getting married, and buying a house; the time or funds haven't been available.
Well, when I finally graduated I guess I thought I had to have a new (to me) car. So I bought an 05 C6. It was a fun car but I quickly found out that I was going to get bored with it. I like to tinker more than I like to drive and Corvette upgrades are not cheap. So not long after buying it I took a trip with the family to the Fall Rod Run in Pigeon Forge TN and saw a few C10's and decided that it was time to let the 'vette go and buy a C10 to build. Here is the C6 leaving with its new owner: ![]() While I had the car for sale I was on the hunt for a 67-68 SWB, me and my dad looked at quite a few and ran across a 68 SWB just a few miles from my house. It had some issues, but it was all there and the rusty areas were repairable. I negotiated with the guy and we worked out a pretty good deal. They delivered the truck to me about an hour after the guy picked up the Corvette ![]() ![]() ![]() Plans are lose right now but I do have a general idea of where I am heading with it. It will be a frame off build with a pro-touring feel. It won't be a full blown tube chassis autocross machine or anything like that. I am just wanting something that has a little better street manners that is fun to drive. I will be using the stock suspension configuration with some mods from the 'Make it Handle' thread and parts from No-Limits, Porterbuilt, and Hotchkis. It will also have a 5.3/4l60e with minor mods. I haven't made any decisions on paint or anything else on the exterior or interior, but I do have some ideas rolling around in my head. I have been doing a little research on wheel fitment and plan to come up with something that is a little different/non-traditional. Anyways, there will be more updates soon. I have already started tearing the truck down and have a few parts on the way. |
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Indep, MO
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
You gotta have the good stuff, maaan!
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Rusty Nuts
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Clever Missouri
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Great choice and nice truck to start with!
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Farmington MO
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
You should change your name to kickin azz...I would.
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Nice Project, Cant wait to see it cruzin the main strip in Pigeon Forge one day, Best of Luck
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Before I got the truck I found a 5.3 longblock and ended up trading a .22 rifle for it. It was really dirty but for the money I figured I would give it a shot, and I had a long weekend and needed something to work on. Here it is when i got it
![]() And after a scrub down with simple green and a scotchbrite ![]() Took the heads off and painted the block ![]() Got the heads put back on, installed a LS6 cam and springs, and cleaned up some truck accessories my dad had. ![]() I am close to having everything I need minus an alternator, throttle body, and a few odd and end bolts. I had to make a small modification to the ac compressor bracket to work with the motor mounts I am using. I am going to try to get the engine set back in the engine bay as far as possible. ![]() |
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Location: Huntsville, Alabama
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
I was looking on yall's site and will probably be getting some sheet metal since its close enough for me to pick up and save some shipping cost. I already regret not spending a little more and getting the no limits wide ride coilover and 4 bar setup. After adding everything up for the front and rear the cost is not 'too' much more. I would love to see one of those setups in person.
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I would be more than happy to help you out! If you need anything just let me know. We have one truck from every body style in the shop right now. Feel free to stop by or call when you have any questions. Ask for DeWayne!
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Location: Huntsville, Alabama
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Thanks! I could possibly be coming up that way the weekend of the 14th. I would love to stop buy. I will give you a call soon!
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Cool truck. Looks like a good start.
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Looks like a good to me keep up the good work..
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Location: Cumming, Georgia
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
I just recently got a new project but during my search I looked at that truck a few times on cl.
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Great start! I love to see new threads! Have fun!
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Another future Alabama Porterbuilt truck! Nice plans. Welcome.
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Got a little bit of work done this week despite the cooler weather. Earlier this week my brother-in-law came over and helped me get the truck in my (very small) garage and get the clip and engine removed.
![]() ![]() ![]() The trans leaked almost all of its fluid out once the driveshaft came out. Also, you cant really tell in pictures, but there is so much grease/dirt/mud caked around the spindle area that you cant even see the ball joints ![]() ![]() Also got the bed removed with the help of my wife ![]() And here is how she sits now ![]() This week I plan to pressure wash all the gunk of the frame that I can and get the truck back in the garage. Then hopefully get the engine and trans put together and test fitted to check for clearance before i remove the cab and get the frame and suspension sand blasted. I am planning to get the engine as far back as possible using POL tubular mounts in the 6 cyl location with adjustable motor mount plates. I also want to check header clearance while its in there. My goal is to not have to do any clearancing or hole drilling in the frame after I paint it to avoid rust stains around holes and crossmembers. |
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
very nice looking project. I like all the plans you have for the build. Subscribed.
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Cool!
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
In for the 68 5.3 build. Looks to be as solid of a start as any body else's build. I have the LS6 cam and springs on my 5.3 as well, but it is sitting on the engine stand, looks like you are going to beat me to installing yours. I just ordered a harness from PSI, and a PCM as well, truck fund is low currently. Good luck.
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Looking foward to watching this build! My brother is Ben. Hopefully that LS Wiring Excel Sheet I sent you will help out.
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Haven't got much done since this past weekend. The time changed here and its dark by the time I get home after work, but I did manage to get the 40 years of build up blasted off of the frame and move the truck back into the garage.
This picture is horrible but wanted to post it to show what a little oven cleaner and a pressure washer will do. I sprayed it down with the cleaner and waited an hour or so and then hit it with a pressure washer. It didn't get everything but its good enough until it gets sand blasted. ![]() I do plan to make some more progress this weekend. I hope to get the cab off of the frame and start removing crossmembers that I don't need or plan on replacing. I am picking up some steel plate and tubing tomorrow to box the frame and add some bracing. |
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Progressing slowly, I have just been trying to dedicate a couple hours an afternoon and atleast a half day on weekend days to work on the truck. Don't want to get burnt out to quickly and want to keep the wife happy (even though she wasn't happy about losing her garage parking spot due to truck parts
![]() ![]() ![]() I am planning to get the rear end and front crossmember out this week. I was hoping to get it sand blasted before the weekend where me and my Dad could get started on the boxing and bracing of the frame, but it looks like it will be next week. I called the closest sandblasting place and they quoted $325 just to blast the bare frame! I thought that was insane and called around and found another place that would do it for $125 but they can't get to it until next week. I can wait a few days to save a couple hundred bucks. |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Cumming, Georgia
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Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power)
Any ideas on how your gonna brace the frame . I'm on that step now on my build just gathering ideas.
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