Porterbuilt 8 Lugger - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GR8-68** · 02-10-2017, 05:33 AM

This is one beautiful ride !!

I love the paint color on it.. Any updated pics of the motor completed ?

**rustytruck50** · 02-19-2017, 01:50 PM

That truck looks great!! I've never been a fan of lowered longbeds, but yours has changed my mind

Ram-Man · 02-19-2017, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

This is one beautiful ride !!

I love the paint color on it.. Any updated pics of the motor completed ?

Still working on the 700R4 swap. Got most of it bolted back in. Nothing to fancy just trying to keep it clean and simple. [IMG]

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DKO · 03-01-2017, 09:19 AM

Great looking truck! Nice work!!

TurboTurtle66 · 05-05-2017, 06:53 PM

Great looking ride! I like that you are keeping it simple.

wbc409 · 05-06-2017, 07:05 AM

Where did you get the new axle mounts and U-bolts from. I am installing a Dana 60 from a leaf spring truck into a coil spring truck and have been looking at different sites without luck.

Ram-Man · 05-06-2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wbc409

Where did you get the new axle mounts and U-bolts from. I am installing a Dana 60 from a leaf spring truck into a coil spring truck and have been looking at different sites without luck.

Captainfab on this site. This isn't the right thead but here's the member who makes them. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=347484

Ram-Man · 06-18-2017, 09:47 PM

Finally got it back on the road after the Porterbuilt install, new brakes, power steering, a bunch of misc parts and a 700R4 auto trans. I gotta say it handles great. The bagged ride with kyb shocks works great. The factory dana 60 posi has 4.56 gears yet its running about 2000 rpms at 55. I like the gearing now as its pretty quick.

Klmor · 06-18-2017, 11:54 PM

Very good looking truck.

RCM · 01-31-2019, 12:20 AM

Which portebuilt kit did you use?

Ram-Man · 01-31-2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RCM

Which portebuilt kit did you use?

This first couple post list what was installed.

Signkutter · 02-01-2019, 09:45 AM

Great truck. I have a c20 I would like to level...that Porter system looks like the ticket without losing any cargo capacity...does the tuck lose any cargo capacity with that suspension?

Ram-Man · 02-04-2019, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Signkutter

Great truck. I have a c20 I would like to level...that Porter system looks like the ticket without losing any cargo capacity...does the tuck lose any cargo capacity with that suspension?

I'm not sure what the bag capacity is on these. I don't haul anything so it wasn't a concern. The bags and shock combo sure ride nice though.

trac209 · 02-04-2019, 07:56 PM

Excellent build,this truck just became my new favourite on here. Love it !

**HO455** · 02-05-2019, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Signkutter

Great truck. I have a c20 I would like to level...that Porter system looks like the ticket without losing any cargo capacity...does the tuck lose any cargo capacity with that suspension?

I would ask Porterbuilt that question directly. Their website shows no difference between C10 & C20. C20's are shown having a load capacity between 1475 and 3475 depending on how the truck was originally equipped. Personally I would have concerns about putting 1500 lbs in the back with a bolt in frame modification.

PepperTreeGarage · 02-05-2019, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Signkutter

Great truck. I have a c20 I would like to level...that Porter system looks like the ticket without losing any cargo capacity...does the tuck lose any cargo capacity with that suspension?

This is what I did to keep the capacity of our '72 C20 Custom Camper. Using the CPP notches, I then made and installed extra plates. These where installed both inside and outside of the frame and stitched in. Since we lowered the truck, (static drop), I added a bag over leaf system. This allows me to tailor the ride and capacity. The bags I used have a 1500 lb. capacity each. Most double convoluted bags start at 2500 lbs. capacity each. My frame and cross members are all stock.

PepperTreeGarage · 02-05-2019, 07:02 PM

This is the stance. Hope this helps.

twistedchevy · 06-26-2020, 01:34 PM

Any updates?

Ram-Man · 06-26-2020, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by twistedchevy

Any updates?

It's been in storage for the past year and a half. Been building a new house and shop so hopefully I'll get back into it this fall. First thing I'm going to do is swap out the wheels for 20" Detroit Steels and I have all the disc conversion parts. I did redo the interior and have the drivetrain all together with the 700R4.

02-10-2017, 05:33 AM	#76
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger This is one beautiful ride !! I love the paint color on it.. Any updated pics of the motor completed ? __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

02-19-2017, 01:50 PM	#77
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger That truck looks great!! I've never been a fan of lowered longbeds, but yours has changed my mind __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

03-01-2017, 09:19 AM	#79
DKO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Indy Posts: 31	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Great looking truck! Nice work!!

05-05-2017, 06:53 PM	#80
TurboTurtle66 Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Great looking ride! I like that you are keeping it simple. __________________ 1958 Chevy Apache Shortbed

05-06-2017, 07:05 AM	#81
wbc409 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: st cloud mn Posts: 163	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Where did you get the new axle mounts and U-bolts from. I am installing a Dana 60 from a leaf spring truck into a coil spring truck and have been looking at different sites without luck.

06-18-2017, 09:47 PM	#83
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Finally got it back on the road after the Porterbuilt install, new brakes, power steering, a bunch of misc parts and a 700R4 auto trans. I gotta say it handles great. The bagged ride with kyb shocks works great. The factory dana 60 posi has 4.56 gears yet its running about 2000 rpms at 55. I like the gearing now as its pretty quick. Attached Images __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

06-18-2017, 11:54 PM	#84
Klmor Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Shreveport, la Posts: 18	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Very good looking truck.

01-31-2019, 12:20 AM	#85
RCM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hollister California Posts: 1	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Which portebuilt kit did you use?

02-01-2019, 09:45 AM	#87
Signkutter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 45	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Great truck. I have a c20 I would like to level...that Porter system looks like the ticket without losing any cargo capacity...does the tuck lose any cargo capacity with that suspension?

02-04-2019, 07:56 PM	#89
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Excellent build,this truck just became my new favourite on here. Love it !

02-05-2019, 07:02 PM	#92
PepperTreeGarage Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 281	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger This is the stance. Hope this helps. Attached Images

06-26-2020, 01:34 PM	#93
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Any updates? __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)



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