68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison"

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by ibanezer

That frame is looking great
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Thanx......I'll be honest I'm tired of looking at bare metal and some epoxy on frame but that's part of mockup.....it's coming...right after honey do's...lol....jim

[belowme51]

you narrowed 4" overall or 4" each side for what width and backspace are you running on your wheels. also did you find out if they make a modified panhard for that gurdle? Ill need the same

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by belowme51

you narrowed 4" overall or 4" each side for what width and backspace are you running on your wheels. also did you find out if they make a modified panhard for that gurdle? Ill need the same

4" total---59" face to face....20 by 12's .....think 5" b.s. ...will check...going to use stock panhard....only barely touches with truck completely aired up....after discussing with Nate...think I will stay with stock....any bend in bar reduces stress load for bar in handling situations.......jim

[stealthy '69]

For some reason I've missed this thread for the last 12 pages. Not any more!!

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by stealthy '69

For some reason I've missed this thread for the last 12 pages. Not any more!!

I've been holdin back......busy with swapmeets.....but i'm back now ....more updates in next weeks.....jim

[belowme51]

right on...im running 22x12s too and a moser rear but a 4" backspace for sure let me know what you come up with...and ill be leaving the panhard alone too, I will probabably never ride high enough for it to be an issue worse case a torch and and hammer will thin it out just enough to clear if that close or just move the trailing arms in 1/2 turn on the ends....sounds like fitment problem not an issue..thanks for your help love your truck and we are the only ones with Schotts on here I think. lots of coin but worth they are like jewlery.

[stealthy '69]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

I've been holdin back......busy with swapmeets.....but i'm back now ....more updates in next weeks.....jim

that just gives me time to catch up.

[67cheby]

Hurry up with the pics
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[Bennett68C10]

Can't wait to see more progress on this one
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[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by belowme51

right on...im running 22x12s too and a moser rear but a 4" backspace for sure let me know what you come up with...and ill be leaving the panhard alone too, I will probabably never ride high enough for it to be an issue worse case a torch and and hammer will thin it out just enough to clear if that close or just move the trailing arms in 1/2 turn on the ends....sounds like fitment problem not an issue..thanks for your help love your truck and we are the only ones with Schotts on here I think. lots of coin but worth they are like jewlery.

5" backspace.....The guys at Schott's are real helpful for info also..had to clear these big azz brakes.....have not mounted yet but they swear they will clear.......jim

[belowme51]

schott will make it happen, they are building mine. Brake caliper clearance was a concern because im using 14" sl6r and 13" sl4r wilwoods, they will pull the specs from whatever calipers/brakes your using and machine the wheel to work with your brake set up, they are all about perfection with there wheels. they are worth all the $ spent. Alot of people dont use them because they are very expensive but once you see them in person they are like a piece of jewlery. im in the wheel/tire field and they have the BEST polish ive ever seen i mean come on the polish it front to back...not many do that. plus the cover lock is awesome.

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by belowme51

schott will make it happen, they are building mine. Brake caliper clearance was a concern because im using 14" sl6r and 13" sl4r wilwoods, they will pull the specs from whatever calipers/brakes your using and machine the wheel to work with your brake set up, they are all about perfection with there wheels. they are worth all the $ spent. Alot of people dont use them because they are very expensive but once you see them in person they are like a piece of jewlery. im in the wheel/tire field and they have the BEST polish ive ever seen i mean come on the polish it front to back...not many do that. plus the cover lock is awesome.

Totally agree......most people at 5 feet can't see the "hairline" of the coverloc...I agonized over wheels....next week when it rolls out I will give my opinion if I made right choice!!....lol......jim

[67cheby]

Next week ????
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[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Next week ????
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Man I'm not as quick as U..still trying to get the '57 out of my hair....jim

[jtp67-72]

Ok got most of side line projects out of way....my latest in pics...friend sold me 2 napa boxes ....converted this one into my new welding rig....50' of 8/3 cord to supply cabinet....a 25' 110 volt cord off of that for grinders..etc...flip lid made great backer for cord and place to hang grind stones.etc...Still have all drawers functioning ..still rolls easily .....OK Mike I owe you one for the idea..gotta come clean.....Working back on truck this week.....jim

[67cheby]

Classic ONE-UPPER ! Lol !! Nice welding cart !
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[jtp67-72]

Well its about time.......finally rolled.......I'm tickled.....been a while.....now back in shop and install cab around the Indy 500 this weekend...pray that big azz 4l80 fits!!! .....(forget the rotisserie pieces on the ends and lack of front calipers!).......jim

[fishingjred73]

WOW! Looks good!

[Bennett68C10]

Wow your frame looks great, love the rims too. I probably missed it but what are the specs on your rim & tire setup.
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[VA72C10]

Looks Amazing! Congrats and I'm sure you're excited...remember when I got my 70 back as a roller.....and it wasn't nearly as nice as this...I was stoked!

Especially love the shot straight on!

[jtp67-72]

and that rotisserie front piece is holding front up 3/4 "....I knew it would lay but nothing like dumping it the 1st time......20/12's rear..20/8.5 front....315-35-20 and 255-40-20 (I think that's right on front!)...there's over 4" more clearance from back of rear tire to frame bolt heads....could have wedged a 15" rear I think but I like the 12's....5" backspace .....6" lip on rear........jim

[mcbassin]

Jim, Your chassis and wheels look like rolling art! I love it. Looking forward to cab install pics. Keep hammering.
Oh yeah, that welding cart is sweet.

[67cheby]

Wow , amazing !!!
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[gearys 5600]

That chassis is BADAZZ !! NICE work..

[Bowtie468]

Nice work there ! Love it .