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10-04-2009, 02:07 AM
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Re: Crewcab build
We always run an F-body oil pan, as it isn't nearly as deep as the truck pan. That should take care of your clearance issues with the pavement!
On the rear cossmember. When I can't access the top I have always just cut the whole thing out with a sawzall first, and then worked on the rivets... gives more room this way. An air hammer will make removing those upper rivets a bit easier.
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10-04-2009, 02:15 AM
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Re: Crewcab build
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 F-body pans are either really expensive, or tough to find with all of the components necessary(pickup, screen, etc). I guess I'm going to have to bite the bullet on that one.I'm excited and dreading the rear crossmember tomorrow, I know it's just going to take some serious time to remove those upper rivets. It will definately be worth it when it lays out tomorrow!!!!!! By the way Nathan Porter has gone above and beyond what anyone needs to do for customer service. He has taken care of me whenever I have had any questions regarding his products. I just wanted to say thanks for making a superior product with excellent workmanship, and I would recommend his products to anyone! |
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10-04-2009, 02:25 AM
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Re: Crewcab build
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Man-crush. On the F-body pan, you won't need the windage tray, as you can make the one from the 5.3 work.... but the pick-up tube is a must.
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10-04-2009, 05:57 PM
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I still have clearance with my truck oil pan, I can maybe slide a book of matches between the oil pan and the ground! |
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10-04-2009, 06:05 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
More progress!
I installed Porterbuilt's rear crossmember today, took about 2 hours to get the old one out, and about 30 min to put the new one in. So nice when parts fit correctly!  Old one out  Another view of it removed  Dropmember and tranny crossmember  New crossmember in   Finally back on the ground all the way, where it belongs.   
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10-04-2009, 06:46 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
ChiefRocka has a long bed fleetside iin the parts for sale section
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10-04-2009, 08:09 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
Duuude looking slick, i am actually going to drive mine this week,i got a little more done on it
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10-04-2009, 08:31 PM
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10-04-2009, 09:46 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
What, you can't make the front bumper touch the ground
 J/k looks very sweet!!
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10-04-2009, 10:33 PM
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I'm woking on that, may have to lower and stretch the bumper a little!
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10-05-2009, 01:08 AM
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10-05-2009, 01:02 AM
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Re: Crewcab build
man your truck is looking sic, cant wait to see it done.
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10-05-2009, 01:12 AM
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10-05-2009, 09:52 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
Thats looking good!! Its been a while since ive been on this thread, keep up the good work
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10-06-2009, 01:16 AM
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Re: Crewcab build
Love it!
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11-12-2009, 03:04 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
Any update on this build? Love seeing CC's at work!!!!
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11-13-2009, 03:03 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
Sweet... I wish i could do that...but i have this time and money issue...LOL
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11-13-2009, 03:36 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
How about this?
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04-07-2011, 01:27 AM
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Re: Crewcab build
Did this get filed in the round file?
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04-08-2011, 02:52 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
I think life got in the way, like it does for most of us. I do wish he would get back to work on it though, so he can figure out the hard parts before I have to.
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05-12-2011, 09:12 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
Truck has been cut up and junked. I was dragging it onto my trailer, snagged the front bumper, and split the frame above the notch for the steering. There is a reason Porterbuilt's instructions say to weld in the frame steering notch first. It was the final straw in a long line of problems with this truck. I am however in the process of building something new, which I will be posting later!
By the way, work, school, more work, and buying an almost 100 year old house makes little time for truck projects. LOL! |
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05-12-2011, 11:58 PM
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Re: Crewcab build
Final pictures!
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