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jb4short · 09-26-2007, 06:15 PM

I don't want to make work for Carter but put the exhaust back through the rear panel Nate

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-26-2007, 06:19 PM

Drooling with Anticipation

PBFAB.COM · 10-28-2007, 12:54 AM

Finally made some time to get a little metal-work done on the truck...

Started cleaning up the firewall. I decided to keep it's factory look, but clean it up a bit. I will finish off the pass. side to match the driver's side.

Also went ahead and welded up the factory seam on the rear portion of the roof.

PBFAB.COM · 10-28-2007, 12:55 AM

some more...

IvelDesigns · 10-28-2007, 01:02 AM

great work as usual.

question on the rear seam weld. what did you need to do to prep that? I've never sanded the paint down on one yet, but what's in that seam from the factory? will i need to clean it out before welding that seam up?

PBFAB.COM · 10-28-2007, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

great work as usual.

question on the rear seam weld. what did you need to do to prep that? I've never sanded the paint down on one yet, but what's in that seam from the factory? will i need to clean it out before welding that seam up?

It's full of some type of seam-sealer. I took my cut-off wheel ground it out, then actually cut completely through so I could close the gap up and make it a tighter fit.

gringoloco · 10-28-2007, 01:42 AM

Nice metal finish work. Are you gonna shave the drip rails?

PBFAB.COM · 10-28-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice metal finish work. Are you gonna shave the drip rails?

The drip rail will stay. I am partial to the way these trucks look with the drip rail.

Frizzle Fry · 10-28-2007, 12:33 PM

Much less work than the one you rolled but still a big improvement! Firewall looks great too.

ColoradoK5 · 10-28-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Much less work than the one you rolled but still a big improvement! Firewall looks great too.

PBFAB.COM · 01-18-2008, 01:44 PM

OK... FINALLY had, I mean MADE some time to work on the 69. I have had a pile of parts setting around for too long! I have been working my butt off on Dropmembers and tying up customer projects and just needed some time for me! So, about 4 hours worth of work today and here we are... removed the factory front suspension (thanks N2Billet and SCOTI for the frame) and installed the DropmemberC4. (When I blow the truck apart for powdercoat I will flush-out the rack notches). Also got the LS1 and six-speed in place. Went to install the headers I had on the shelf... they don't fit. Looks like I will be fabricating custom headers and installing the twin turboes I picked up for the build last year... can't wait for that part! Things I am hoping to get done over the next few weeks: Finish fire-wall; install core support and front sheetmetal; hang doors; fabricate new trans tunnel; start the dash mods and hang the turbos!

In all reality, it will take longer... but it felt so good to work on it today!!!!

PBFAB.COM · 01-18-2008, 01:45 PM

a few more...

PBFAB.COM · 01-18-2008, 01:46 PM

and more...

RunninLo · 01-18-2008, 02:10 PM

Amazing

Rokcrln · 01-18-2008, 02:19 PM

Well it is about time! I was starting to think someone might have dropped another trany on you

So what are your plans for the rear

Yes it sure does feel good to make progress on your own rig for a change. I am 3/4 thru mine and now I wil need to put it aside to finish up a customers rig then back to mine for a few weeks before the next one comes in.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PBFAB.COM · 01-18-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Well it is about time! I was starting to think someone might have dropped another trany on you

So what are your plans for the rear

Yes it sure does feel good to make progress on your own rig for a change. I am 3/4 thru mine and now I wil need to put it aside to finish up a customers rig then back to mine for a few weeks before the next one comes in.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I still can't feel the tip of my left ring finger!

The plans for the rear.... I will definitely be posting up progress pics. It will be using a Dropmember Rear Kit for the 63-72 C-10s. It will utilize trailing arms (factory or tubular) and the kit will include a new trailing arm crossmember; bolt-in notch (different notch depths will be available to go LOW or REALLY LOW); and panhard bar. Coming soon...

jasonb72 · 01-18-2008, 02:34 PM

Darn you and those welds, AND YOU let the cat out of the bag, I think I will have to rename my project to Built By DropMember, cause it seems that is all I will have on the thing when it is done. Now you need to stop making kits so I can at least get it done once!! Great job, and all that in 4 hours.

RunninLo · 01-18-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I still can't feel the tip of my left ring finger!

The plans for the rear.... I will definitely be posting up progress pics. It will be using a Dropmember Rear Kit for the 63-72 C-10s. It will utilize trailing arms (factory or tubular) and the kit will include a new trailing arm crossmember; bolt-in notch (different notch depths will be available to go LOW or REALLY LOW); and panhard bar. Coming soon...

What's this could my dream of actually driving my 'burb be materializing??!!
Hurry and bring this to market before I blow all my dough on the new race bike, PLEASE?
Josh

abadsvt · 01-18-2008, 04:15 PM

Looks Sweet Nathan. So you not going to run the c4 rear end also? Is there a reason? Anyways keep up great work.

Josh

Rokcrln · 01-18-2008, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RunninLo

What's this could my dream of actually driving my 'burb be materializing??!!
Hurry and bring this to market before I blow all my dough on the new race bike, PLEASE?
Josh

Josh I am sure he will take an early payment just to keep you off that bike! Nate is just that kind of a stand up guy

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jb4short · 01-18-2008, 09:33 PM

Nice work, as always, Nate! What are all those "Popping" sounds when I weld?

Alvin · 01-18-2008, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The plans for the rear.... I will definitely be posting up progress pics. It will be using a Dropmember Rear Kit for the 63-72 C-10s. It will utilize trailing arms (factory or tubular) and the kit will include a new trailing arm crossmember; bolt-in notch (different notch depths will be available to go LOW or REALLY LOW); and panhard bar. Coming soon...

Well I'm glad I have another frame to build up!

I can't wait to see this kit!

kyull67 · 01-19-2008, 06:27 AM

Wow! This truck is going to be awesome!
Your welds look like they were performed by a robot.

SCOTI · 01-19-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

..... So, about 4 hours worth of work today and here we are... removed the factory front suspension (thanks N2Billet and SCOTI for the frame) and installed the DropmemberC4.

Hhmm . . ..... Hardly recognized the frame w/o a trailer underneath it

. I have that radiator core-support mount in my stash too. Sorry about that.... it was supposed to be replaced before going to you.

Where's my PB rear-suspension kit?

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Hhmm . . ..... Hardly recognized the frame w/o a trailer underneath it

. I have that radiator core-support mount in my stash too. Sorry about that.... it was supposed to be replaced before going to you.

Where's my PB rear-suspension kit?

Maybe I will have to hold onto the suspension until I recieve the rest of the frame parts!

09-26-2007, 06:15 PM	#76
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Porterbuilt 69 I don't want to make work for Carter but put the exhaust back through the rear panel Nate

09-26-2007, 06:19 PM	#77
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10-28-2007, 12:54 AM	#78
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Finally made some time to get a little metal-work done on the truck... Started cleaning up the firewall. I decided to keep it's factory look, but clean it up a bit. I will finish off the pass. side to match the driver's side. Also went ahead and welded up the factory seam on the rear portion of the roof. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

10-28-2007, 12:55 AM	#79
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt 69 some more... Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

10-28-2007, 01:02 AM	#80
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Porterbuilt 69 great work as usual. question on the rear seam weld. what did you need to do to prep that? I've never sanded the paint down on one yet, but what's in that seam from the factory? will i need to clean it out before welding that seam up? __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

10-28-2007, 01:42 AM	#82
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Nice metal finish work. Are you gonna shave the drip rails? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

10-28-2007, 12:33 PM	#84
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Much less work than the one you rolled but still a big improvement! Firewall looks great too.

01-18-2008, 01:44 PM	#86
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt 69 OK... FINALLY had, I mean MADE some time to work on the 69. I have had a pile of parts setting around for too long! I have been working my butt off on Dropmembers and tying up customer projects and just needed some time for me! So, about 4 hours worth of work today and here we are... removed the factory front suspension (thanks N2Billet and SCOTI for the frame) and installed the DropmemberC4. (When I blow the truck apart for powdercoat I will flush-out the rack notches). Also got the LS1 and six-speed in place. Went to install the headers I had on the shelf... they don't fit. Looks like I will be fabricating custom headers and installing the twin turboes I picked up for the build last year... can't wait for that part! Things I am hoping to get done over the next few weeks: Finish fire-wall; install core support and front sheetmetal; hang doors; fabricate new trans tunnel; start the dash mods and hang the turbos! In all reality, it will take longer... but it felt so good to work on it today!!!! Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

01-18-2008, 01:45 PM	#87
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt 69 a few more... Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

01-18-2008, 01:46 PM	#88
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt 69 and more... Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

01-18-2008, 02:10 PM	#89
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01-18-2008, 02:19 PM	#90
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Well it is about time! I was starting to think someone might have dropped another trany on you So what are your plans for the rear Yes it sure does feel good to make progress on your own rig for a change. I am 3/4 thru mine and now I wil need to put it aside to finish up a customers rig then back to mine for a few weeks before the next one comes in. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-18-2008, 02:34 PM	#92
jasonb72 PorterBuilt Man Crush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Allen, tx Posts: 291	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Darn you and those welds, AND YOU let the cat out of the bag, I think I will have to rename my project to Built By DropMember, cause it seems that is all I will have on the thing when it is done. Now you need to stop making kits so I can at least get it done once!! Great job, and all that in 4 hours. __________________ The 72 will live again

01-18-2008, 04:15 PM	#94
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Looks Sweet Nathan. So you not going to run the c4 rear end also? Is there a reason? Anyways keep up great work. Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

01-18-2008, 09:33 PM	#96
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Nice work, as always, Nate! What are all those "Popping" sounds when I weld?



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01-19-2008, 06:27 AM	#98
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