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bigguy · 06-26-2015, 08:43 AM

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bigguy · 06-26-2015, 08:47 AM

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SCOTI · 06-26-2015, 01:12 PM

Very nice.

tinydb84 · 06-28-2015, 07:28 PM

Man that is gorgeous!

mooseknuckles · 06-28-2015, 07:31 PM

looks awesome!

Hankster · 07-25-2015, 03:13 PM

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Oh my! looks good!

bigguy · 08-12-2015, 05:40 PM

Got most of it back together. Just need to finish the interior and fix the exhaust. Name: image.jpg
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bigguy · 08-12-2015, 05:41 PM

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SCOTI · 08-12-2015, 06:20 PM

Turning out super clean! Was hoping to see the smaller sport mirrors on this one but it looks great. I like the seat. Black door panels, trim, & dash?

bigguy · 08-12-2015, 07:25 PM

The mirrors were one of the tougher decisions. The ones I had were in good shape so I just reused them. The interior is all black.

willyp · 11-16-2015, 08:17 PM

Great to meet you last weekend. This truck is beautiful in person, super clean and your attention to detail is spot on. Well done brother!

bigguy · 11-21-2015, 11:09 AM

Thanks Willyp! I had a blast hanging out with you guys. Hopefully we can all get out to a few more soon. BTW your truck looks killer!

**Hart_Rod** · 01-04-2016, 09:13 PM

Looks great! What did you do with your wheel rear tubz?

stepside83 · 01-04-2016, 09:53 PM

truck looks killer man nice clean build.

91short · 01-04-2016, 10:32 PM

Yeah Man, you did an awesome job and have a really nice truck! Thank you for your service as well!

LT7A · 01-05-2016, 08:53 AM

You did a ton of work in a pretty short amount of time and it looks great. I like the combination of stock and custom features. Also, echoing 91short -- thank you for serving. One of my best friends is career Marine Corps. You guys sacrifice a lot.

mooseknuckles · 01-05-2016, 10:54 AM

I like the seat...nice work!

bigguy · 01-06-2016, 01:49 PM

I appreciate all the kind words. Hart rod I'm not exactly sure what you're asking?

**Hart_Rod** · 01-06-2016, 01:55 PM

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I appreciate all the kind words. Hart rod I'm not exactly sure what you're asking?

Since you raised your bed floor, the rear wheel tubs will probably need sectioned like ones in these pictures. I am producing them in fiberglass if you need a set. Here's a link to my thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=675754

slotard · 01-07-2016, 08:39 PM

Why do you think the extreme drop member would be easier and involve less fab?

bigguy · 01-08-2016, 11:29 AM

I just trimmed the inner part of the factory tub and bolted them back in place. plenty of clearance with the amount I raised the bed.

slotard - I went with the Mild version because I was under the assumption that there was no modifications to the cab necessary. With my setup I had to fab a tunnel from front to back for drive shaft clearance. My main issue was the steering linkage. The stock column sticks out fairly far and causes the first joint angle to be a little extreme. Other then that, the install was pretty straight forward. So since I had to do all the modifications anyway, I think the extreme version would have been easier for the simple steering connections and header fitment.

G-NUT · 04-12-2020, 01:04 PM

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Fabbed ECM mount. Headers are Hedman Muscle rod. I had to notch the dropmember to get the correct angles for the steering. The drivers side header has the front tube rerouted to clear the joints.
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How did you connect your first u-joint at the steering column? Did you cut a piece of steering shaft stock and mount it in the residing location, and then mount the u-joint to that?

bigguy · 04-12-2020, 01:36 PM

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How did you connect your first u-joint at the steering column? Did you cut a piece of steering shaft stock and mount it in the residing location, and then mount the u-joint to that?

No. The factory column has a DD shaft end already. These columns usually have the DD end or a splined end.

G-NUT · 04-12-2020, 01:41 PM

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No. The factory column has a DD shaft end already. These columns usually have the DD end or a splined end.

Thanks for the response. Mine does hav ethe DD end. When I ordered my PB front kit several years ago I ordered through CPP Classic Performance Parts. They sent me their rack and pinion and steering kit. The kit came with a u-joint that fits the rack. The second u-joint doesn't fit my stock steering DD end. The u-joint has a 3/4 DD on both ends. I just now tried to put it on the stock steering DD end but the u-joint 3/4DD opening wasn't large enough. My stock end is larger.

Did you modify or what u-joint did you use?

bigguy · 04-12-2020, 02:27 PM

I believe you need a 1” dd to 3/4” dd u joint. I bought all of my gear through Porterbuilt. I did end up getting some extra u joints because of the geometry of the shafts.

06-26-2015, 08:43 AM	#76
bigguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 89	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear

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SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,041	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear Very nice. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-28-2015, 07:28 PM	#79
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear Man that is gorgeous! __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

06-28-2015, 07:31 PM	#80
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear looks awesome! __________________ 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

08-12-2015, 05:40 PM	#82
bigguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 89	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear Got most of it back together. Just need to finish the interior and fix the exhaust.

08-12-2015, 05:41 PM	#83
bigguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 89	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear Quick shot of what the seat looks like.

08-12-2015, 06:20 PM	#84
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,041	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear Turning out super clean! Was hoping to see the smaller sport mirrors on this one but it looks great. I like the seat. Black door panels, trim, & dash? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-12-2015, 07:25 PM	#85
bigguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 89	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear The mirrors were one of the tougher decisions. The ones I had were in good shape so I just reused them. The interior is all black.

11-16-2015, 08:17 PM	#86
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear Great to meet you last weekend. This truck is beautiful in person, super clean and your attention to detail is spot on. Well done brother! __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

11-21-2015, 11:09 AM	#87
bigguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 89	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear Thanks Willyp! I had a blast hanging out with you guys. Hopefully we can all get out to a few more soon. BTW your truck looks killer!

01-04-2016, 09:13 PM	#88
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear Looks great! What did you do with your wheel rear tubz? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-04-2016, 09:53 PM	#89
stepside83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: butler pa Posts: 328	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear truck looks killer man nice clean build.

01-04-2016, 10:32 PM	#90
91short Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Hemet, CA Posts: 129	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear Yeah Man, you did an awesome job and have a really nice truck! Thank you for your service as well!

01-05-2016, 08:53 AM	#91
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear You did a ton of work in a pretty short amount of time and it looks great. I like the combination of stock and custom features. Also, echoing 91short -- thank you for serving. One of my best friends is career Marine Corps. You guys sacrifice a lot.



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01-05-2016, 10:54 AM	#92
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear I like the seat...nice work! __________________ 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

01-06-2016, 01:49 PM	#93
bigguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 89	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear I appreciate all the kind words. Hart rod I'm not exactly sure what you're asking?

01-07-2016, 08:39 PM	#95
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01-08-2016, 11:29 AM	#96
bigguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 89	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear I just trimmed the inner part of the factory tub and bolted them back in place. plenty of clearance with the amount I raised the bed. slotard - I went with the Mild version because I was under the assumption that there was no modifications to the cab necessary. With my setup I had to fab a tunnel from front to back for drive shaft clearance. My main issue was the steering linkage. The stock column sticks out fairly far and causes the first joint angle to be a little extreme. Other then that, the install was pretty straight forward. So since I had to do all the modifications anyway, I think the extreme version would have been easier for the simple steering connections and header fitment.

04-12-2020, 02:27 PM	#100
bigguy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern VA Posts: 89	Re: 86 GMC, Porterbuilt Mild front and rear I believe you need a 1” dd to 3/4” dd u joint. I bought all of my gear through Porterbuilt. I did end up getting some extra u joints because of the geometry of the shafts.

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