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Gts78ta · 07-20-2015, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bterry97gt

No, unfortunately not. I talked to Tommy at TnT Friday and they expect ship them out this week. Fingers crossed. Truck is sitting here with all the sheetmetal fitted, just waiting to test fit wheels and tires before tearing it back down for body work and paint.

I'm pretty proud of the gaps and alignment we accomplished with the aftermarket metal. Can't wait to see it in paint.
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Gts78ta · 07-20-2015, 07:44 PM

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I'm pretty proud of the gaps and alignment we accomplished with the aftermarket metal. Can't wait to see it in paint.
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bterry97gt · 07-20-2015, 08:56 PM

Here are a few more in a little bit better light

Low68 · 07-20-2015, 10:58 PM

Gaps look very good! Nice work.

bterry97gt · 08-09-2015, 02:12 PM

Sneak peak while i wait on the rest of the tires come in!

**nlped** · 08-09-2015, 02:21 PM

That looks cool. What size tire did you decide on? ( I may have missed it...sorry)

ajgriffin · 08-09-2015, 05:44 PM

its a little tough to read, but it looks like the sidewall says 295/35/20

bterry97gt · 08-09-2015, 06:57 PM

I had a pair of 295/35/20 that I threw on one side to check for fitment before I ordered tires. The 295/35 up front cleared fine but I don't really like the slight bulge they have. The 295 out back fits with no issue, I don't see any reason a 305 wouldn't fit in the stock tubs.

I'm am either going to go 295 front/305 rear, or 285/295. I will probably play it safe on this first set and go with the 285/295.

Low68 · 08-12-2015, 01:21 AM

Excellent! Looking great.

71Sleeper · 08-12-2015, 08:08 PM

Looks great! Subscribed

88Stanger · 08-12-2015, 09:26 PM

very nice work
cannot wait to see it completed

by the way, Roll Tide!!!!

bterry97gt · 08-17-2015, 12:02 PM

Its finally on the ground! 20x10 all around 275f/295r for those that were interested. Wishing I would have went with 285 in the front but I got a good deal on the 275's and figured it would be good to play it safe on this first set of tires. Just a tip for anyone doing a long term build like this: get on ebay and look for used tires. They are cheap, and I didn't see any reason to buy brand new Pirelli/Michelin tires and let them sit for a long period of time and flatspot or dry out. Also, like in my case, if you are unsure of what size you would like to run you can try out different sizes without blowing money on new tires. I got this set of 70% Pirelli P zero for less than $500 with no patches/repairs. I can use them to get the truck on the road and the bugs worked out, then buy a new set.

Excuse the terrible pictures. I have got to invest in a decent camera at some point, the lighting was terrible and pics were taken with an iphone.

bterry97gt · 08-17-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 71Sleeper

Looks great! Subscribed

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by 88Stanger

very nice work
cannot wait to see it completed

by the way, Roll Tide!!!!

Roll Tide to that!

PBFAB.COM · 08-17-2015, 01:52 PM

Looks Awesome!!!!!!

bterry97gt · 08-17-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

Looks Awesome!!!!!!

Thanks! means a lot coming from you guys!

slowcpe · 08-17-2015, 05:54 PM

Even though my opinion isn't nearly as important as Nate's

lol, looks great! Stance is perfect!

Low68 · 08-17-2015, 11:11 PM

Awesome!

**nlped** · 08-18-2015, 05:55 PM

Looks Killer. Which width rearend are you running?

bterry97gt · 08-18-2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Looks Killer. Which width rearend are you running?

68 narrow rear end, wheels are 5.5 backspacing and running a 1 inch spacer to compensate. That is the minimum backspacing eagle would spec on this wheel. Kind of a bummer as a 4.5 inch backspacing would have looked killer and i'm not to fond of the spacers, but for the price I cant complain much. A true custom wheel just wasn't in the cards.

The front worked out pretty well, No rubbing lock to lock except for the tire barely touched on the swaybar just as the rack was hitting its stop. The swaybar needs to move back on the frame a bit anyways, I mounted it little too far forward on the frame and the endlinks are on a bad angle. So once i get it moved back it should solve the issue.

vtekdis · 10-26-2015, 10:11 PM

Any updates?

bterry97gt · 11-11-2015, 03:11 PM

Been a while since I have posted an update. We have gotten a few things done in the past couple of months.

New cab floor

Lower door pillars and kick panels

Lower hinge brackets from Nsane Hot Rodz, mine were stripped out and rusty

Shaved firewall, at this point I was waiting on AC bulkhead so heater hole hadn't been filled

Started bodywork on some other parts

At this point updates will be slow as it will mainly just be bodywork for a while. I am strictly working on the cab to get it painted where I can get it back on the frame and start doing some wiring and things like that.

HARDCORECASH · 11-11-2015, 03:48 PM

Where did you buy your floor from and how did it fit??

bterry97gt · 11-11-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HARDCORECASH

Where did you buy your floor from and how did it fit??

Nsane Hot Rodz, it fit really nice. I was worried we would run into issues on a job that big, but it turned out great.

Low68 · 11-11-2015, 09:22 PM

The progress looks great. The floor replacement seems like a pretty big step.

mcbassin · 11-12-2015, 09:09 AM

Awesome work on the cab! I really like the full floor replacement. In hindsight, I think it's probably the best option for a really rusted floor.

07-20-2015, 08:56 PM	#178
bterry97gt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 142	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Here are a few more in a little bit better light

07-20-2015, 10:58 PM	#179
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Gaps look very good! Nice work. __________________ Build Thread

08-09-2015, 02:12 PM	#180
bterry97gt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 142	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Sneak peak while i wait on the rest of the tires come in!

08-09-2015, 02:21 PM	#181
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) That looks cool. What size tire did you decide on? ( I may have missed it...sorry) __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

08-09-2015, 05:44 PM	#182
ajgriffin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 585	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) its a little tough to read, but it looks like the sidewall says 295/35/20 __________________ 69 C10 SWB -- Left to me by a loving father. Finishing the build we never got the chance to do together

08-09-2015, 06:57 PM	#183
bterry97gt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 142	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) I had a pair of 295/35/20 that I threw on one side to check for fitment before I ordered tires. The 295/35 up front cleared fine but I don't really like the slight bulge they have. The 295 out back fits with no issue, I don't see any reason a 305 wouldn't fit in the stock tubs. I'm am either going to go 295 front/305 rear, or 285/295. I will probably play it safe on this first set and go with the 285/295.

08-12-2015, 01:21 AM	#184
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Excellent! Looking great. __________________ Build Thread

08-12-2015, 08:08 PM	#185
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Looks great! Subscribed __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

08-12-2015, 09:26 PM	#186
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) very nice work cannot wait to see it completed by the way, Roll Tide!!!!

08-17-2015, 12:02 PM	#187
bterry97gt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 142	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Its finally on the ground! 20x10 all around 275f/295r for those that were interested. Wishing I would have went with 285 in the front but I got a good deal on the 275's and figured it would be good to play it safe on this first set of tires. Just a tip for anyone doing a long term build like this: get on ebay and look for used tires. They are cheap, and I didn't see any reason to buy brand new Pirelli/Michelin tires and let them sit for a long period of time and flatspot or dry out. Also, like in my case, if you are unsure of what size you would like to run you can try out different sizes without blowing money on new tires. I got this set of 70% Pirelli P zero for less than $500 with no patches/repairs. I can use them to get the truck on the road and the bugs worked out, then buy a new set. Excuse the terrible pictures. I have got to invest in a decent camera at some point, the lighting was terrible and pics were taken with an iphone.

08-17-2015, 01:52 PM	#189
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Looks Awesome!!!!!! __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

08-17-2015, 05:54 PM	#191
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Even though my opinion isn't nearly as important as Nate's lol, looks great! Stance is perfect! __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

08-17-2015, 11:11 PM	#192
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Awesome! __________________ Build Thread

08-18-2015, 05:55 PM	#193
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Looks Killer. Which width rearend are you running? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-26-2015, 10:11 PM	#195
vtekdis Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Any updates?



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11-11-2015, 03:11 PM	#196
bterry97gt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 142	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Been a while since I have posted an update. We have gotten a few things done in the past couple of months. New cab floor Lower door pillars and kick panels Lower hinge brackets from Nsane Hot Rodz, mine were stripped out and rusty Shaved firewall, at this point I was waiting on AC bulkhead so heater hole hadn't been filled Started bodywork on some other parts At this point updates will be slow as it will mainly just be bodywork for a while. I am strictly working on the cab to get it painted where I can get it back on the frame and start doing some wiring and things like that.

11-11-2015, 03:48 PM	#197
HARDCORECASH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 287	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Where did you buy your floor from and how did it fit??

11-11-2015, 09:22 PM	#199
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) The progress looks great. The floor replacement seems like a pretty big step. __________________ Build Thread

11-12-2015, 09:09 AM	#200
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 'Kickin Wing' (No Limits/Hotchkis/PorterBuilt/LS Power) Awesome work on the cab! I really like the full floor replacement. In hindsight, I think it's probably the best option for a really rusted floor. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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