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Stanley0910 · 05-07-2012, 07:16 AM

Did the porterbuilt cross members have much of a weight difference over the stock pieces? I'm not interested in laying frame, but at the cost if they are lighter it may be worth buying versus trying to resto my stock pieces.

Thanks

**67cheby** · 05-07-2012, 09:37 AM

he can custom make them for you out of chrome moly if you are looking for weight savings ! at least he told me he could when i was ordering mine

Timbo1 · 05-07-2012, 10:44 AM

I dont think there is much if any weight savings, but they sure are nice and really will stiffen the frame up, much better quality and design then the stock crossmembers. after doing my first build, I knew this was the way to go!! Much cleaner!!

LakeAnna · 05-07-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Timbo1

Thanks everyone, Woke up early this morning and got busy on the firewall, Time for my daughters volleyball game so ran out of time, has a ways to go but here is what I accomplished so far.

Wow! You rolled through that in a hurry! Looks great.

Timbo1 · 05-07-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeAnna

Wow! You rolled through that in a hurry! Looks great.

Thanks, its amazing when how much you can get done when no one is around to interupt you all the time. Still have a little sanding and grinding to go, I thought I had the spot welds down enough, but a few are showing a little high.

LakeAnna · 05-07-2012, 11:53 AM

Heck, I spent two days fooling with mine at least... and I missed the cluth rod on mine... bummer. So you skimmed it over the welds already but still have a few high spots?

Timbo1 · 05-07-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LakeAnna

Heck, I spent two days fooling with mine at least... and I missed the cluth rod on mine... bummer. So you skimmed it over the welds already but still have a few high spots?

Yeah, not that you can see, but I know ! Im the worst critic!!!

TYoder · 05-07-2012, 01:01 PM

looks great man

Timbo1 · 05-07-2012, 02:18 PM

Thanks Guy's , Ran into a major road block today. My compressor motor bit the bullet this morning. So just ordered a new one, $ 700.00 later and a week with out a compressor really puts a halt on things!!!! Of course almost everthing I have requires air to run it.

Stanley0910 · 05-07-2012, 09:42 PM

@ 67Cheby, thanks for the heads up about the chromoly, I will keep that in mind.

@ Timbo1, it sounds like a good move to keep the chassis solid, the prices are low and it seems like a nice upgrade.

Timbo1 · 05-25-2012, 11:31 AM

Powder coating is back, Hard to tell in the picture but the frame is black and all the crossmembers and suspension are charcol grey. I will get some better pictures later.

**67cheby** · 05-25-2012, 12:26 PM

looking GOOD !

72blueshark · 05-26-2012, 05:03 PM

looks amazing! very nice work.

Tinkermc · 05-26-2012, 05:33 PM

keep up the good work

Timbo1 · 05-26-2012, 06:28 PM

Thanks guys, took the weekend off to go to the lake with the family
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Timbo1 · 06-11-2012, 10:20 PM

Sorry guys, no pictures tonight, a little update, back from vacation and getting things back in order @ work. Picked up a Ls2 motor. Ordered the new oil pan set up, the no limits rack n pinon came in. Will get busy on installing all suspension and steering. Called the differential shop and told them to cut the rear end down 2 inches per side. Hopefully back this week, they had to order the axles from Mosher. Still missing 1 set of air bags also. Portebuilt said I should have them soon!! Pictures soon!!!!!!
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Riveted1 · 06-11-2012, 11:05 PM

So how did you come up w/that 2 inches per side figure?

Timbo1 · 06-11-2012, 11:27 PM

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So how did you come up w/that 2 inches per side figure?

I knew you were going to ask!!!!

Looked thru a bunch of threads and found some other builds going the same direction I'm going.

Wasnt rocket science but I came up with that figure after a lot of research.
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72blueshark · 06-13-2012, 03:06 AM

looking fantastic! which PBF front and rear kit are you going with?

Timbo1 · 06-13-2012, 10:29 AM

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looking fantastic! which PBF front and rear kit are you going with?

Thanks it is the stage 2 kit

Timbo1 · 06-13-2012, 10:33 AM

Here are a few picture of the No Limits rack, everything is just put on loose at this time.

mcbassin · 06-13-2012, 11:33 AM

Very nice suspension parts! Love R and P setup. How many turns of your steering wheel lock to lock? What kind of investment if you don't mind saying? I want to upgrade mine
Some day. Need to get it on the road first.
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Timbo1 · 06-13-2012, 11:37 AM

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Very nice suspension parts! Love R and P setup. How many turns of your steering wheel lock to lock? What kind of investment if you don't mind saying? I want to upgrade mine
Some day. Need to get it on the road first.
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Thanks I have not checked the lock to lock yet, was getting late last night when I finally got it in. I will let you know when I get there. Also I think the rack kit was around $870.00 the only thing to finish the install you will need p.s hoses.

67chevemall · 06-13-2012, 02:26 PM

Wow awsome stuff there man!! Great spot to work outside too, gotta love that.

Riveted1 · 06-13-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbo1

I knew you were going to ask!!!!

Looked thru a bunch of threads and found some other builds going the same direction I'm going.

Wasnt rocket science but I came up with that figure after a lot of research.
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Cool.... well at least YOU'RE going first

05-07-2012, 07:16 AM	#51
Stanley0910 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 40	Re: 67 ls-rrrr Did the porterbuilt cross members have much of a weight difference over the stock pieces? I'm not interested in laying frame, but at the cost if they are lighter it may be worth buying versus trying to resto my stock pieces. Thanks __________________ FUZZY1

05-07-2012, 09:37 AM	#52
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 ls-rrrr he can custom make them for you out of chrome moly if you are looking for weight savings ! at least he told me he could when i was ordering mine __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-07-2012, 10:44 AM	#53
Timbo1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 260	Re: 67 ls-rrrr I dont think there is much if any weight savings, but they sure are nice and really will stiffen the frame up, much better quality and design then the stock crossmembers. after doing my first build, I knew this was the way to go!! Much cleaner!! __________________ Check out my other build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457288 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517089

05-07-2012, 11:53 AM	#56
LakeAnna Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 599	Re: 67 ls-rrrr Heck, I spent two days fooling with mine at least... and I missed the cluth rod on mine... bummer. So you skimmed it over the welds already but still have a few high spots? __________________ Chris *72 RESTO* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=501870

05-07-2012, 01:01 PM	#58
TYoder Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Baldwin Kansas Posts: 66	Re: 67 ls-rrrr looks great man __________________ 1969 C10 425hp Shortbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=520406&page=3

05-07-2012, 02:18 PM	#59
Timbo1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 260	Re: 67 ls-rrrr Thanks Guy's , Ran into a major road block today. My compressor motor bit the bullet this morning. So just ordered a new one, $ 700.00 later and a week with out a compressor really puts a halt on things!!!! Of course almost everthing I have requires air to run it. __________________ Check out my other build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457288 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517089

05-07-2012, 09:42 PM	#60
Stanley0910 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Salina, KS Posts: 40	Re: 67 ls-rrrr @ 67Cheby, thanks for the heads up about the chromoly, I will keep that in mind. @ Timbo1, it sounds like a good move to keep the chassis solid, the prices are low and it seems like a nice upgrade. __________________ FUZZY1

05-25-2012, 11:31 AM	#61
Timbo1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 260	Re: 67 ls-rrrr Powder coating is back, Hard to tell in the picture but the frame is black and all the crossmembers and suspension are charcol grey. I will get some better pictures later. Attached Images __________________ Check out my other build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457288 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517089

05-25-2012, 12:26 PM	#62
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 67 ls-rrrr looking GOOD ! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-26-2012, 05:03 PM	#63
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: 67 ls-rrrr looks amazing! very nice work. __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing

05-26-2012, 05:33 PM	#64
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: 67 ls-rrrr keep up the good work

05-26-2012, 06:28 PM	#65
Timbo1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 260	Re: 67 ls-rrrr Thanks guys, took the weekend off to go to the lake with the family Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out my other build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457288 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517089

06-11-2012, 10:20 PM	#66
Timbo1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 260	Re: 67 ls-rrrr Sorry guys, no pictures tonight, a little update, back from vacation and getting things back in order @ work. Picked up a Ls2 motor. Ordered the new oil pan set up, the no limits rack n pinon came in. Will get busy on installing all suspension and steering. Called the differential shop and told them to cut the rear end down 2 inches per side. Hopefully back this week, they had to order the axles from Mosher. Still missing 1 set of air bags also. Portebuilt said I should have them soon!! Pictures soon!!!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out my other build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457288 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517089

06-11-2012, 11:05 PM	#67
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: 67 ls-rrrr So how did you come up w/that 2 inches per side figure? __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

06-13-2012, 03:06 AM	#69
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: 67 ls-rrrr looking fantastic! which PBF front and rear kit are you going with? __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing



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06-13-2012, 10:33 AM	#71
Timbo1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Gilbert Az Posts: 260	Re: 67 ls-rrrr Here are a few picture of the No Limits rack, everything is just put on loose at this time. Attached Images __________________ Check out my other build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457288 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517089

06-13-2012, 11:33 AM	#72
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 67 ls-rrrr Very nice suspension parts! Love R and P setup. How many turns of your steering wheel lock to lock? What kind of investment if you don't mind saying? I want to upgrade mine Some day. Need to get it on the road first. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-13-2012, 02:26 PM	#74
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: 67 ls-rrrr Wow awsome stuff there man!! Great spot to work outside too, gotta love that. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

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