Porterbuilt 69

[71chevylowrider]

HOPY CRAP! I want that under my truck! That is excellent craftmanship, I'm scared to ask how much a rolling chassis like that would cost me, but I love it!

[revn67]

wow, everything he does is just sick!!! i just love the little subtle changes you try to do to everyones project......awesome fab skills and i hope to have even half the skills you have in the near future!

[jimmydean]

I like the mesh touch on the crosses, makes it look even cooler.

So this is the truck that is demo-ing the C4 back half for me? Awesome.

[72CSTC5]

Where are more pics of this one Porterbuilt.

[PBFAB.COM]

I had Carter do a rendering of this truck for me.... Plans are to have it completed by the end of the summer... early fall.

[randomhero472]

holy ****! that has to be the sickest design/truck i've seen on here... very modern and well perfect, get it done porter!!

[72CSTC5]

You are a visionary with these trucks. Looks like you have your plate full with all of these projects. You need some help!! I can come help for free room and board, lots of food and six figures a year

[PBFAB.COM]

I definitely have a lot on my plate right now... a few of the "eternal projects" that have been haunting my shop over the past year are finally making their way out! This is allowing me to better allocate my time. I am actually trying to slim the work-load down....

[GREASEMONKEY72]

im in looove

[L0WRIDE]

[Blaz-air]

Nathan, I cannot tell you how excited I was at how this turned out. I think it will be another portfolio piece.

Thanks again for letting us run with some of the creative. Its clients like you who make this so much fun.

Carter

[jb4short]

simply awesome!

[glock35ipsc]

Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is the rendering correct as far as 1) it looks like the grill has been made talled to incorporate front running lights under the headlights, 2) it looks like the 69's hood on a 67-68 front clip, or the grill is hand made to fit the 69's front clip, 3) are you using some other type of exterior door handle instead of the OEM style, and finally 4) will it be a 71-72 bumper using the running light openings for the air intakes or will you cut them into the 69-70 bumper?

Either way, I love the drawing and the chassis looks fantastic!

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Are my eyes playing tricks on me, or is the rendering correct as far as 1) it looks like the grill has been made talled to incorporate front running lights under the headlights, 2) it looks like the 69's hood on a 67-68 front clip, or the grill is hand made to fit the 69's front clip, 3) are you using some other type of exterior door handle instead of the OEM style, and finally 4) will it be a 71-72 bumper using the running light openings for the air intakes or will you cut them into the 69-70 bumper?

Either way, I love the drawing and the chassis looks fantastic!

The grill was actually inspired by the new Silverado... with a vintage twist. It will be a fun piece to make! The front clip is all 69, and the bumper will be modified for the air vents.

Thanks for the compliments on the concept... it's nice being able to have Carter put ideas into a "finished" form before we start cutting! His work is amazing... as everybody can see!

[Blaz-air]

glock, the grill is a custom made unit that Nathan and I talked about. Wanted to do something different? The bumper is a 71-72 using the turn signal holes to be brake rotor vents? The door handle came out a little small but are supposed to be factory units but with a brushed finish. Over all Nathan wanted an industrial look and feel, so thats why it still has door handles

Carter

[glock35ipsc]

I can't wait to see it when the front sheet metal is done. I really like the ideas on the grill. And I like the way the door handles look in the rendering, I'm thinking of maybe something grafted in from a late model car or truck with a lift-up handle would be cool? Or something from and older 50-60's model with a button, but a totally different shape?

Hmmmmm, now I'm giving myself some ideas......

[Frizzle Fry]

Bad-f'n-@$$!!! What's the fender vent from? I think I saw you use something like that on an Effy, no?

[68GMC454]

wow..nice truck frame..i need one of those..lol..super drawing to..man it looks great...actuall y im out of words to say..

[tavenner13]

this is gonna be sweet

[babyblueoval]

OK, this is coming from a Blazer guy but is the bed shortened or is that just the way it looks in the rendering?

Nate,
You told me a little about it but the rendering is just tooooo cool.

I like the exhaust exiting out of the side. I've been thinking I would do something like that on mine so I didn't have to figure out how to route the exhaust over the axle that almost be touching the floor. That is a cool look and practicle when the trucks on the ground.

Jim

[1LoC10]

any progress

[ChevLoRay]

I see modifications that truly are amazing in their concept and will hopefully be executed in like fashion. Carter's artwork skills are amazing. The metal artistry that Porter performs is amazing. It truly takes a visionary with talent to be able to put the ideas into a visual form ala Carter's artwork, then into something that can be felt with one's hands and planted beneath one's butt when it is finished. It's like surgery.

[randomhero472]

it is getting close to the end of summer....... any progress

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by randomhero472

it is getting close to the end of summer....... any progress

Is summer almost over already! "Summer" lasts til the end of October here in Arizona!

I will post up some progress pics an a month or so. The new chassis design I am working on (for "Project Swingset") is too sweet to NOT use on the 69... should have the jig finished up in the next week. Once the jig is done, I will be putting another chassis together for this project. It shouldn't take more than a few days... I already have all the pieces cut, welded, and waiting their turn!

[abadsvt]

Hey Nathan! That truck is going to be sick!!!!! I will have to make a special trip out to Arizona to look at that truck when you get it done. Keep posting pics!!!

Josh