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dojo · 07-05-2012, 12:11 AM

So here is the chassis almost done and ready for the trek back to California from Arizona, from the famous Porterbuilt. More pics to follow!!! Looks beautiful Nate!!

1971_402 · 07-05-2012, 12:13 AM

Sweet..

**jocko** · 07-05-2012, 12:48 AM

wow, that is very very cool. what's it going under?

dojo · 07-05-2012, 12:49 AM

70 shorty

Fatkid1983 · 07-05-2012, 01:12 AM

Looks great! I'm jealous
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black_sheep454 · 07-05-2012, 01:18 AM

What's the expected ride height, I think that setup would be perfect for my truck.
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**70cst** · 07-05-2012, 01:28 AM

Your foundation to your ride is looking sweet

Keep the pics a coming...
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dojo · 07-05-2012, 10:37 AM

BlackSheep, you are from Lebanon??? I am from there, or a little west, over by Bolivar. Took my boy's there last summer to the local dirt track there in Lebanon, had a blast there. We race dirt cars out here and they are wanting to take a few weeks next year and travel around and race some of them lil tracks back there. Great stuff. Went to Wheatland when we were there also, WOW is all we could say!!

big_al_71 · 07-05-2012, 11:00 AM

Looks very good....Looking forward to the body being on to see the height ride..

68Stepbed · 07-05-2012, 12:20 PM

I wonder if he could mess up on addresses and "mistakingly" ship it to Tennessee.

That looks sweet!!

Jimbabwe · 07-05-2012, 12:24 PM

Looks great! I'd like to know more about that center section.

black_sheep454 · 07-05-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dojo

BlackSheep, you are from Lebanon??? I am from there, or a little west, over by Bolivar. Took my boy's there last summer to the local dirt track there in Lebanon, had a blast there. We race dirt cars out here and they are wanting to take a few weeks next year and travel around and race some of them lil tracks back there. Great stuff. Went to Wheatland when we were there also, WOW is all we could say!!

Small world, I love it here in mid mo. There are defiantly a bunch of dirt tracks around here along with quite a few asphalt tracks. My buddy races b mods and I go over to wheatland and watch him quite a bit. It defiantly deserves it's name as the "diamond of dirt tracks".
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black_sheep454 · 07-10-2012, 03:11 PM

Got the cab on this thing yet, can't wait to see the ride height.
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custom1970 · 07-10-2012, 03:57 PM

Nice, very nice. Looks like a high quality job!!

OJ1988 · 07-10-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

Looks great! I'd like to know more about that center section.

Looks like a Strange center section to me.
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original-71 · 07-10-2012, 04:03 PM

if thats just the frame, i cant wait to the rest of the truck

original-71 · 07-10-2012, 04:04 PM

see

dojo · 07-13-2012, 12:04 AM

So I had my first setback right off the bat. The chassis arrived and I took it to my body shop guy who is doing most of the build. I had ordered all body mounts in May, because I knew that was one of the first things we would need. He wants to mount the body to make sure all lines are straight. Well, he calls and says the holes on the chassis and core support are 1 1/2" and all the rubber grommets that I ordered from LMC back in May are 2" and they won't fit. So, I call LMC and they tell me they are going to measure their stock ones in their warehouse and call me back with a measurement, Could take up to 2 days for the call back........I am learning that maybe LMC is not the place for parts. They have no tech support, talking to some lady who his typing out my issue that I am telling her. Isn't all the mounting hardware the same for all these trucks from 68-72???? Stay Tuned...

dojo · 07-13-2012, 12:15 AM

Here it is with the fuel tank and brakes installed.

Jimbabwe · 07-13-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OJ1988

Looks like a Strange center section to me.
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Nope. I think I see PB's cut into those tabs!
Nice stepper, btw.

OJ1988 · 07-13-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbabwe

Nope. I think I see PB's cut into those tabs!
Nice stepper, btw.

I thought you were talking about the rear end center section.
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dojo · 07-24-2012, 11:21 PM

So, LMC did send us the wrong cab and core mounts, said they would give us a call when they "looked into it". Now, we just opened up the box to the new, very expensive billet grill and componenets to the replacement grill and it is all dented up.........learned a lesson, no more anything from LMC for this rebuild. Gotta be a better source out there. BTY, Brothers did, and was very informative in getting us the new mounts and the correct ones.

okyankee · 07-24-2012, 11:42 PM

is that bolted in center section from porterbuilt? i was trying to find it on their site to no avail. i might be dumb from the 102 heat today though. haha

dojo · 07-25-2012, 01:23 AM

Yes Sir, it is from Porterbuilt. I think, I'm not sure, check with Nate, might be the first 4 link he has dabbled with on one of these?? I might be wrong. But, he did a amazing job!! The only thing left of the old chassis is the frame rails themselves.

dojo · 07-26-2012, 04:20 PM

Ok, so we got the cab and bed on. I need to buy four new one's of another style and brand

Should be painting next week!!!!

07-05-2012, 12:11 AM	#1
dojo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 88	How's it looking so far??? So here is the chassis almost done and ready for the trek back to California from Arizona, from the famous Porterbuilt. More pics to follow!!! Looks beautiful Nate!! Attached Images

07-05-2012, 12:13 AM	#2
1971_402 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kalifonia Posts: 265	Re: How's it looking so far??? Sweet.. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbox SB/TH350(SOLD) 1971 GMC Sierra Grande BBC(SOLD) 1972 Chevy C20 Longbed SBC/4Speed(Sold) 1972 Chevy C10 LWB-SWB/Bagged(ALMOST) 1972 Chevy C10 Shortened/SBC(DONE) 1981 Chevy C10 SWB 383/TH350(SOLD)

07-05-2012, 12:48 AM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,957	Re: How's it looking so far??? wow, that is very very cool. what's it going under?

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dojo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 88	Re: How's it looking so far??? 70 shorty

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07-05-2012, 01:18 AM	#6
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: How's it looking so far??? What's the expected ride height, I think that setup would be perfect for my truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

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07-05-2012, 10:37 AM	#8
dojo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 88	Re: How's it looking so far??? BlackSheep, you are from Lebanon??? I am from there, or a little west, over by Bolivar. Took my boy's there last summer to the local dirt track there in Lebanon, had a blast there. We race dirt cars out here and they are wanting to take a few weeks next year and travel around and race some of them lil tracks back there. Great stuff. Went to Wheatland when we were there also, WOW is all we could say!!

07-05-2012, 11:00 AM	#9
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07-05-2012, 12:20 PM	#10
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: How's it looking so far??? I wonder if he could mess up on addresses and "mistakingly" ship it to Tennessee. That looks sweet!! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

07-05-2012, 12:24 PM	#11
Jimbabwe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 648	Re: How's it looking so far??? Looks great! I'd like to know more about that center section.

07-10-2012, 03:11 PM	#13
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: How's it looking so far??? Got the cab on this thing yet, can't wait to see the ride height. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

07-10-2012, 03:57 PM	#14
custom1970 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 459	Re: How's it looking so far??? Nice, very nice. Looks like a high quality job!! __________________ 1970 CST LB Fleetside, 402 BB, PS, PB,AC 1968 Firebird 400 conv. 1965 Chris Craft 17' wood ski boat (SN #0001)

07-10-2012, 04:03 PM	#16
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07-10-2012, 04:04 PM	#17
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: How's it looking so far??? see __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab



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07-13-2012, 12:04 AM	#18
dojo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 88	Re: How's it looking so far??? So I had my first setback right off the bat. The chassis arrived and I took it to my body shop guy who is doing most of the build. I had ordered all body mounts in May, because I knew that was one of the first things we would need. He wants to mount the body to make sure all lines are straight. Well, he calls and says the holes on the chassis and core support are 1 1/2" and all the rubber grommets that I ordered from LMC back in May are 2" and they won't fit. So, I call LMC and they tell me they are going to measure their stock ones in their warehouse and call me back with a measurement, Could take up to 2 days for the call back........I am learning that maybe LMC is not the place for parts. They have no tech support, talking to some lady who his typing out my issue that I am telling her. Isn't all the mounting hardware the same for all these trucks from 68-72???? Stay Tuned...

07-13-2012, 12:15 AM	#19
dojo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 88	Re: How's it looking so far??? Here it is with the fuel tank and brakes installed. Attached Images

07-24-2012, 11:21 PM	#22
dojo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 88	Re: How's it looking so far??? So, LMC did send us the wrong cab and core mounts, said they would give us a call when they "looked into it". Now, we just opened up the box to the new, very expensive billet grill and componenets to the replacement grill and it is all dented up.........learned a lesson, no more anything from LMC for this rebuild. Gotta be a better source out there. BTY, Brothers did, and was very informative in getting us the new mounts and the correct ones. Last edited by dojo; 07-24-2012 at 11:27 PM.

07-24-2012, 11:42 PM	#23
okyankee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: yukon, oklahoma Posts: 113	Re: How's it looking so far??? is that bolted in center section from porterbuilt? i was trying to find it on their site to no avail. i might be dumb from the 102 heat today though. haha

07-25-2012, 01:23 AM	#24
dojo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 88	Re: How's it looking so far??? Yes Sir, it is from Porterbuilt. I think, I'm not sure, check with Nate, might be the first 4 link he has dabbled with on one of these?? I might be wrong. But, he did a amazing job!! The only thing left of the old chassis is the frame rails themselves.

07-26-2012, 04:20 PM	#25
dojo Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 88	Re: How's it looking so far??? Ok, so we got the cab and bed on. I need to buy four new one's of another style and brand Should be painting next week!!!! Last edited by 70cst; 09-17-2012 at 10:30 AM.

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