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Old 03-21-2011, 06:28 PM   #126
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Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69
This was Nate's first post when he started this thread.

To answer your question......

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Here's some pics of a back-half, C4 install we're doing in a 69 C10. It will lay frame and have a pair of Air Ride Technologies Shockwaves canti-levered. I also have a nice before pic.
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Old 03-22-2011, 07:28 AM   #127
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Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69
I certainly hear ya on the economy. I started out wanting to go one way (heavy on the porterbuilt parts), then ended up buying a welder and budget parts.

I wish I had a dropmember and a C4 rear - and Porter's beautiful work. Instead, I have a Thunderbird SC rear end and a lot of ugly welds. But thanks to Porter's ingenuity and willingness to share his thoughts with people on this forum, I found strength to attempt my own.



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Old 03-22-2011, 07:53 PM   #128
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Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69
Hey scot do you have a build thread where I could see some more pics of the rear set up?
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Old 03-22-2011, 09:43 PM   #129
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Hey scot do you have a build thread where I could see some more pics of the rear set up?
It's here, but I fart around for the first few pages.

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Old 03-22-2011, 10:54 PM   #130
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Hey thanks Ill go check it out..
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Old 02-01-2012, 12:49 PM   #131
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Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69
I just wanted to bump this thread. After talking to Nate, he said if I gave him enough time and money, I could have one, too. So I bought a '94 Corvette to celebrate.

'66 C10 + '08 Cadillac interior + '94 Corvette engine/brakes/suspension = Dream truck!
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Old 07-06-2012, 02:08 PM   #132
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What about a C5 suspension???
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Old 07-06-2012, 02:19 PM   #133
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Rob, just wait a lil bit and I'll have a surprise for you.
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Old 07-06-2012, 02:23 PM   #134
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Rob, just wait a lil bit and I'll have a surprise for you.
You're building me a C-10 C5 Chassis???!!!!
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Old 07-06-2012, 03:11 PM   #135
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Word is its a back-burner project along with a few other cool new items...
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Old 07-06-2012, 03:22 PM   #136
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You're building me a C-10 C5 Chassis???!!!!
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True....true!! But, when it emerges out of the dust, hold on to your pantolones.
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Old 10-24-2013, 08:08 PM   #137
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Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69
i know this is realy old but i just found it and im going to buy a c5 rear end now
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Old 10-24-2013, 08:41 PM   #138
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im glad this got dug back up. theres gotta be some news on this build eh?
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This one is for sale last i heard
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Old 10-27-2013, 02:25 AM   #141
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Sorry I was thinking this was a build thread on a specific truck. My bad Rob
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Old 10-27-2013, 04:47 PM   #142
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Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69
Subscribed. Will have to check out the porterbuilt kit and info. I have all of the rear suspension from my C4 Coupe except the rear spring, and the Dana 36 that I have since sold. If I were to use my center section I would to the Dana 44 Conversion anyway. Interested in seeing what is done with the Transverse Mounted spring. Wonder what could be done to get rid of the rear spring, and go with something different.
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Subscribed. Will have to check out the porterbuilt kit and info. I have all of the rear suspension from my C4 Coupe except the rear spring, and the Dana 36 that I have since sold. If I were to use my center section I would to the Dana 44 Conversion anyway. Interested in seeing what is done with the Transverse Mounted spring. Wonder what could be done to get rid of the rear spring, and go with something different.
Well... the bad news is that we are not making the C4 kits anymore.

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Subscribed. Will have to check out the porterbuilt kit and info. I have all of the rear suspension from my C4 Coupe except the rear spring, and the Dana 36 that I have since sold. If I were to use my center section I would to the Dana 44 Conversion anyway. Interested in seeing what is done with the Transverse Mounted spring. Wonder what could be done to get rid of the rear spring, and go with something different.
Most people either go with a coil over or a shockwave, but something like this connected to the same place the leaf spring connected to would work real well if you wanted adjustability or wanted to lay frame.



I probably would use the stock shock mount though, unless it restricted travel.
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Old 01-12-2017, 12:03 AM   #145
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That is a nice job. what size square tubing did you use?
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