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Old 01-06-2015, 12:40 AM   #1
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Re: My long term 57 project

Beautiful looking parts, now lets see tab "A" insert into slot "B", no problems...Jim
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Old 01-06-2015, 04:44 AM   #2
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Re: My long term 57 project

..................WOW..............
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Old 01-06-2015, 09:50 AM   #3
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Those are some cool pics.
Should be lots of fun assembling them.
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Old 01-06-2015, 10:05 AM   #4
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That looks awesome JJ...let me know if you ever need a hand when you start sticking it all together!

I'm heading down to Ridgeland on Thursday to pick up my 4bt Frito Lay van...Trying to figure out if I can run that motor in my truck without cutting it up too much. We will see!
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Old 01-07-2015, 12:22 AM   #5
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Looks like an awesome pile of parts. I wish I could stay that organized.
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Old 01-08-2015, 10:42 AM   #6
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Wow, my eyes got bigger with every picture.

Should be a very satisfying feeling as this all becomes one assembled unit. Jim
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Old 01-10-2015, 04:07 PM   #7
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That looks like a fun weekend!
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Old 01-15-2015, 11:05 AM   #8
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Just when i thought this truck couldnt get any cooler!!Cant wait to see the porterbuilt setup!!
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Old 02-16-2015, 07:04 PM   #9
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Well guys progress has been slow! I spent the better part of a day knocking down the sharp edges of the PB parts. They are cut by a water jet and leave a sharp edge on them that I want to smooth down before paint/powder.

Also, since I've taken it down so far and had a good look at the original frame, the rust pits, thin spots and extra holes, I decided to have some replacement rails made.

A local metal shop did a fantastic job bending some 10ga steel to spec to match the factory rails. This will make for a much cleaner look and be stronger too.

You can see in the pic's where I had them join the front and rear sections at the rear axle centerline. This section will be cut out once I have installed the rear C-notch.

Just need to locate the holes for the cab mounts and bolt it all together!
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Man, that's gonna be real nice!!!

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Old 02-16-2015, 07:59 PM   #11
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That's going to be sweeeet, when you get it done...Jim
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Old 02-16-2015, 09:25 PM   #12
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Very nice looking stuff.
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Old 02-16-2015, 09:47 PM   #13
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That is awesome! I am piling on and agree this is going to be incredible.
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Old 02-17-2015, 10:37 AM   #14
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Love the new frame idea....kinda wishing I'd done that on mine
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Old 03-30-2015, 09:39 PM   #15
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Hey chuck do you know how your doing your steering linkage.
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Old 03-31-2015, 03:10 PM   #16
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Chuck, wow another great project (just within your thread!).... lol I just had a chance to read thru this 'extended build' and now it looks like you are moving on to the next upgrade. Looks awesome.

Ultimately Id like to build a pro-tour truck also, but for now I found a deal on my chassis and am building a pro-street version to start out with. Looking forward to seeing your build!

BTW: Thank you for your service, have two of my own in too.
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Thanks, PTC I like what you are doing with your build!
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Hey chuck do you know how your doing your steering linkage.
Matt,

I plan to use the joints and shaft that came with the Uni-steer rack.

The pic is from the "Heisenberg" build at Delmo's in Burbank.

Its a tight fit with an LS motor, not sure how it will be with your small block and the Ram-Horns!

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Matt,

I plan to use the joints and shaft that came with the Uni-steer rack.

The pic is from the "Heisenberg" build at Delmo's in Burbank.

Its a tight fit with an LS motor, not sure how it will be with your small block and the Ram-Horns!

Thanks!
What motor and exaust are you running? All the ones i see im going to have to run three joints and a support bearing. Not looking forward it.
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Old 04-06-2015, 05:20 PM   #20
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My plan is run an LS3 with a modified set of exhaust manifolds.

Nate says he has a set of headers in the works for the LS, hopefully he will get it done soon! Also, Del in Burbank is currently building two trucks, 1 with an LS and the other is a SBC with Ram-Horns, so hopefully we'll se what he comes up with!
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My plan is run an LS3 with a modified set of exhaust manifolds.

Nate says he has a set of headers in the works for the LS, hopefully he will get it done soon! Also, Del in Burbank is currently building two trucks, 1 with an LS and the other is a SBC with Ram-Horns, so hopefully we'll se what he comes up with!
Ahh. I wish Del still did build threads. I would learn so much from those
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My plan is run an LS3 with a modified set of exhaust manifolds.

Nate says he has a set of headers in the works for the LS, hopefully he will get it done soon! Also, Del in Burbank is currently building two trucks, 1 with an LS and the other is a SBC with Ram-Horns, so hopefully we'll se what he comes up with!
Didn't realize you were going to run an LS motor....nice!
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What did you go and do? I have not been around for a while and you go and change everything? Wow.

Everything is looking great.
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What did you go and do? I have not been around for a while and you go and change everything? Wow.

Everything is looking great.
Yea, kinda jumped off into the deep end! But I'm looking forward to the 2.0 version!

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Chuck how did u do your gas pedel and how did you mount that tac? Any pics would be great
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