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bigrigpardo · 12-20-2015, 08:45 PM

yes absolutely keep the steelies. I vote for a set of 16.5x9.75 or widen a set of 16x7 accurides. I cant wait to lower my c20 but I want to keep it leaf in the rear.

ol_skool_chevy · 12-20-2015, 09:07 PM

I'm in..I like to see this build

ruddbow · 12-30-2015, 12:41 AM

any updates? would love to see some outside full view pics!

Ram-Man · 12-30-2015, 09:19 PM

Got the front bags in and newer style steering gear. I might just rebuild the drums for now and focus on the air management. I have this in the side of the garage thats only 14' wide so I cant get any good side pics of it.

Mayo · 12-30-2015, 11:13 PM

Very nice

ruddbow · 12-30-2015, 11:50 PM

love that front stance! Thank you

lsjrl07 · 12-31-2015, 09:50 AM

Super Clean Truck! I almost did this same thing on my C20, but then I saw the 22" Transport wheels. I got them super cheap, so I decided to convert to 6-lug. I now have a complete 3/5 drop kit for a C-20 I need to sell...Lol.

**lolife99** · 12-31-2015, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ram-Man

Got the front bags in and newer style steering gear. I might just rebuild the drums for now and focus on the air management. I have this in the side of the garage thats only 14' wide so I cant get any good side pics of it.
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No way.
Drop spindles (and disc brakes) is a easy 2.5" additional drop.
You won't regret it.
Look at www.performanceonline.com for C20 drop spindles.
Drop spindles help MORE with keeping your ride height low when you have the correct air pressure in the bags.

lsjrl07 · 12-31-2015, 10:42 AM

Oh, and I have the drop spindles and stock 8-lug rotors too...

Ram-Man · 12-31-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

No way.
Drop spindles (and disc brakes) is a easy 2.5" additional drop.
You won't regret it.
Look at www.performanceonline.com for C20 drop spindles.
Drop spindles help MORE with keeping your ride height low when you have the correct air pressure in the bags.

I actually have new drop spindels, front and rear disc, ball joints, bearings, tie rod ends and all to do everything but too many things going on finishing new house, snowmobile season, and busy with work I'm leaving that swap until next winter. I want to make sure its road ready this summer.

twistedchevy · 01-14-2016, 02:19 AM

Any more pictures?

Ram-Man · 01-14-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by twistedchevy

Any more pictures?

Not alot. I decided to rebuild the drums for now and probably do Porterbuilt control arms when I do the disc swap. Rebuilt a carb that I got off the board also.

mooseknuckles · 01-15-2016, 01:10 PM

sweet looking truck!

Ram-Man · 03-25-2016, 07:38 PM

Still stuffed in the narrow side of the garage so I cant get a good side shot but got the wheels and tires on.

twistedchevy · 03-26-2016, 01:15 AM

Looks awesome

boogieman1 · 03-26-2016, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ram-Man

I actually have new drop spindels, front and rear disc, ball joints, bearings, tie rod ends and all to do everything but too many things going on finishing new house, snowmobile season, and busy with work I'm leaving that swap until next winter. I want to make sure its road ready this summer.

Where did you find the 8 lug rear disks. I have not been able to find any and really want to keep mine 8 lug. Beautiful truck by the way.

Ram-Man · 03-26-2016, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by boogieman1

Where did you find the 8 lug rear disks. I have not been able to find any and really want to keep mine 8 lug. Beautiful truck by the way.

https://lugnut4x4.com/

Stranny64 · 03-26-2016, 11:57 AM

That looks nice. Where in Mn are you? We may have to meet for a beer, and/or pop and burger! Keep the 8 lugs going!!! 😃

saon · 03-26-2016, 12:51 PM

What is the measurement from the ground to the wheel arch front n back? And what are the rim specs offset backspace n width? Tire size? I have done a rear c notch with a axle flip n kept it leaf mines 26 1/2 in the rear to the arch n front I did a drop spindle but need springs. Its at 30 1/2 now trying to decide on what spring and probably dropping the lower control arm pocket. Then very similar spoke design but all black wheels.

Ram-Man · 03-26-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Stranny64

That looks nice. Where in Mn are you? We may have to meet for a beer, and/or pop and burger! Keep the 8 lugs going!!! 😃

Pequot Lakes

Ram-Man · 03-26-2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by saon

What is the measurement from the ground to the wheel arch front n back? And what are the rim specs offset backspace n width? Tire size? I have done a rear c notch with a axle flip n kept it leaf mines 26 1/2 in the rear to the arch n front I did a drop spindle but need springs. Its at 30 1/2 now trying to decide on what spring and probably dropping the lower control arm pocket. Then very similar spoke design but all black wheels.

Aired out specs

Front is 27 3/4" stock spindles
Rear is 26 3/4" with a 1.5" bumpstop
Wheels are 20" x 9" +18 offset or 5.71"
Tire size 245 50 20

saon · 03-26-2016, 09:37 PM

Thanks, what do you think cruising heights will be? Also what is the steering box u upgraded too? Quicker ratio? Or power?
Yr truck looks killer to me!

Ram-Man · 03-26-2016, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by saon

Thanks, what do you think cruising heights will be? Also what is the steering box u upgraded too? Quicker ratio? Or power?
Yr truck looks killer to me!

Thanks, the steering I put in a newer quicker ratio power box. I going to shoot for about 2-3" higher for a drive height. I put alot of thought and measuring into this for the backspacing and tire size. The 9" wide rim with the 50 series tire the bulge over the rim is very little. I think I can almost turn them lock to lock aired out without rubbing. I'll find out in the next few days when i get the carb done and start it up.

Ram-Man · 03-27-2016, 10:36 PM

Started it up today and was happy to see no rubbing at all lock to lock with it aired out.

'68 Newtricks · 03-28-2016, 09:44 AM

hmmmmm

I'm on the fence about the new rims. They look ok but the old ones have grown on me and fit the "idea" of the 8 lug stocker

12-20-2015, 08:45 PM	#26
bigrigpardo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NEW MILFORD NJ Posts: 1,453	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger yes absolutely keep the steelies. I vote for a set of 16.5x9.75 or widen a set of 16x7 accurides. I cant wait to lower my c20 but I want to keep it leaf in the rear.

12-20-2015, 09:07 PM	#27
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger I'm in..I like to see this build __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

12-30-2015, 12:41 AM	#28
ruddbow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brooklyn, IA Posts: 55	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger any updates? would love to see some outside full view pics!

12-30-2015, 09:19 PM	#29
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Got the front bags in and newer style steering gear. I might just rebuild the drums for now and focus on the air management. I have this in the side of the garage thats only 14' wide so I cant get any good side pics of it.

12-30-2015, 11:13 PM	#30
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Very nice __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

12-30-2015, 11:50 PM	#31
ruddbow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brooklyn, IA Posts: 55	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger love that front stance! Thank you

12-31-2015, 09:50 AM	#32
lsjrl07 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bellville, TX Posts: 107	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Super Clean Truck! I almost did this same thing on my C20, but then I saw the 22" Transport wheels. I got them super cheap, so I decided to convert to 6-lug. I now have a complete 3/5 drop kit for a C-20 I need to sell...Lol.

12-31-2015, 10:42 AM	#34
lsjrl07 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bellville, TX Posts: 107	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Oh, and I have the drop spindles and stock 8-lug rotors too...

01-14-2016, 02:19 AM	#36
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Any more pictures? __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)

01-15-2016, 01:10 PM	#38
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger sweet looking truck! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

03-25-2016, 07:38 PM	#39
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Still stuffed in the narrow side of the garage so I cant get a good side shot but got the wheels and tires on.

03-26-2016, 01:15 AM	#40
twistedchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: napa, ca Posts: 249	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Looks awesome __________________ Mine: 72 c20 Chevy suburban, 02 5.3 w/4l60e , factory ac and 50gal tank. 70 k10 Chevy burb, 04 5.3 w/4l60e np241, with dual 30gal saddle tanks and rear 30 gal tank Dads: 67 c10 step side(project) 72 c10 GMC burb 350/400, with 67 Chevy front clip(grocery getter) Ours: 67 c30 tow truck 70 c10 long bed 383stroker w/digital gauges(work truck)

03-26-2016, 11:57 AM	#43
Stranny64 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mora MN Posts: 172	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger That looks nice. Where in Mn are you? We may have to meet for a beer, and/or pop and burger! Keep the 8 lugs going!!! 😃 __________________ 1968 Custom Camper C/20, rebuilt original 327 with 350 hp., turbo 400 with shift kit, factory AC truck, original patina rust free paint from Oregon, 2/4 lowering springs + 1" blocks, GM 2500 8 bolt rally's with dually center caps with Firestone Destination 245/75-R16's. (My 50th birthday present from my wife!!!)

03-26-2016, 12:51 PM	#44
saon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: indiana Posts: 48	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger What is the measurement from the ground to the wheel arch front n back? And what are the rim specs offset backspace n width? Tire size? I have done a rear c notch with a axle flip n kept it leaf mines 26 1/2 in the rear to the arch n front I did a drop spindle but need springs. Its at 30 1/2 now trying to decide on what spring and probably dropping the lower control arm pocket. Then very similar spoke design but all black wheels.

03-26-2016, 09:37 PM	#47
saon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: indiana Posts: 48	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Thanks, what do you think cruising heights will be? Also what is the steering box u upgraded too? Quicker ratio? Or power? Yr truck looks killer to me!



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03-27-2016, 10:36 PM	#49
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Started it up today and was happy to see no rubbing at all lock to lock with it aired out.

03-28-2016, 09:44 AM	#50
'68 Newtricks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles area :( Posts: 499	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger hmmmmm I'm on the fence about the new rims. They look ok but the old ones have grown on me and fit the "idea" of the 8 lug stocker __________________ '68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer

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