68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jtp67-72 · 07-21-2011, 09:58 PM

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

jtp67-72 · 07-21-2011, 10:03 PM

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

franky69c10 · 07-21-2011, 10:07 PM

Nice can't wait 4 this build 2 take off

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jtp67-72 · 07-21-2011, 10:19 PM

Big change from my last 2---Buick went to new zealand--Never painted it--Last time was '71--t-bird went to sweden..............

wicky · 07-21-2011, 10:22 PM

Good looking cab. This one should be fun
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**Dieselwrencher** · 07-21-2011, 10:50 PM

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!

jtp67-72 · 07-21-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

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!

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

**lolife99** · 07-21-2011, 11:00 PM

Subscribing to this one.
Very nice cab!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-21-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

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

Some day I need to try and make one. It only takes a minute right?

Thanks for the tip.

litew8 · 07-21-2011, 11:13 PM

sheer genius!

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

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

jtp67-72 · 07-21-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

sheer genius!

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

litew8 · 07-21-2011, 11:41 PM

^ not as impressive, but close!

jtp67-72 · 07-21-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by litew8

^ not as impressive, but close!

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

litew8 · 07-22-2011, 03:15 AM

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

**67cheby** · 07-22-2011, 01:20 PM

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

shearjs · 07-22-2011, 01:32 PM

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

Cameron 1137 · 07-22-2011, 01:35 PM

Wow. look at all those perfectly welded porterbuit parts!

Looking forward to this build!

jtp67-72 · 07-22-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

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

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

72BlckButy · 07-22-2011, 06:08 PM

Getting in on this...

VA72C10 · 07-22-2011, 06:25 PM

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

**67cheby** · 07-22-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

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

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

jtp67-72 · 07-22-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

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

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

jtp67-72 · 07-22-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

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

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

**67cheby** · 07-22-2011, 08:29 PM

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 !!

jtp67-72 · 07-22-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

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 !!

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

07-21-2011, 09:58 PM	#1
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	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 Attached Images Last edited by jtp67-72; 07-21-2011 at 11:03 PM.

07-21-2011, 10:03 PM	#2
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" 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 Attached Images

07-21-2011, 10:07 PM	#3
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Nice can't wait 4 this build 2 take off Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

07-21-2011, 10:19 PM	#4
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Big change from my last 2---Buick went to new zealand--Never painted it--Last time was '71--t-bird went to sweden.............. Attached Images Last edited by jtp67-72; 07-22-2011 at 08:30 PM. Reason: added

07-21-2011, 10:22 PM	#5
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Good looking cab. This one should be fun Posted via Mobile Device

07-21-2011, 10:50 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" 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! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-21-2011, 11:00 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Subscribing to this one. Very nice cab! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-21-2011, 11:41 PM	#12
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" ^ not as impressive, but close! __________________ project: "my happy mess"

07-22-2011, 03:15 AM	#14
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" ^ nope - never, anyone that knows me knows, I'm old-fashioned. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

07-22-2011, 01:20 PM	#15
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" LOOKING GOOD.....waiting for more !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

07-22-2011, 01:32 PM	#16
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Subscribed! Can't wait to see where this project goes!

07-22-2011, 01:35 PM	#17
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Wow. look at all those perfectly welded porterbuit parts! Looking forward to this build! __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

07-22-2011, 06:08 PM	#19
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Getting in on this... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-22-2011, 06:25 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Looks like a GREAT cab. Going to be a sweet truck with that cab and PB parts (also judging by your past projects) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-22-2011, 08:29 PM	#24
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" 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 !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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