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**68jewel** · 03-21-2011, 06:28 PM

This was Nate's first post when he started this thread.

To answer your question......

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Here's some pics of a back-half, C4 install we're doing in a 69 C10. It will lay frame and have a pair of Air Ride Technologies Shockwaves canti-levered. I also have a nice before pic.

Scot_Douglas · 03-22-2011, 07:28 AM

I certainly hear ya on the economy. I started out wanting to go one way (heavy on the porterbuilt parts), then ended up buying a welder and budget parts.

I wish I had a dropmember and a C4 rear - and Porter's beautiful work. Instead, I have a Thunderbird SC rear end and a lot of ugly welds. But thanks to Porter's ingenuity and willingness to share his thoughts with people on this forum, I found strength to attempt my own.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-22-2011, 07:53 PM

Hey scot do you have a build thread where I could see some more pics of the rear set up?

Scot_Douglas · 03-22-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey scot do you have a build thread where I could see some more pics of the rear set up?

It's here, but I fart around for the first few pages.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-22-2011, 10:54 PM

Hey thanks Ill go check it out..

jimmydean · 02-01-2012, 12:49 PM

I just wanted to bump this thread. After talking to Nate, he said if I gave him enough time and money, I could have one, too. So I bought a '94 Corvette to celebrate.

'66 C10 + '08 Cadillac interior + '94 Corvette engine/brakes/suspension = Dream truck!

**Hart_Rod** · 07-06-2012, 02:08 PM

What about a C5 suspension???

**68jewel** · 07-06-2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

What about a C5 suspension???

Rob, just wait a lil bit and I'll have a surprise for you.

**Hart_Rod** · 07-06-2012, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68jewel

Rob, just wait a lil bit and I'll have a surprise for you.

You're building me a C-10 C5 Chassis???!!!!

gringoloco · 07-06-2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

What about a C5 suspension???

Word is its a back-burner project along with a few other cool new items...
Posted via Mobile Device

**68jewel** · 07-06-2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

You're building me a C-10 C5 Chassis???!!!!

Yep.....so stay tuned!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Word is its a back-burner project along with a few other cool new items...
Posted via Mobile Device

True....true!!

But, when it emerges out of the dust, hold on to your pantolones.

kvann72 · 10-24-2013, 08:08 PM

i know this is realy old but i just found it and im going to buy a c5 rear end now

noonzor · 10-24-2013, 08:41 PM

im glad this got dug back up. theres gotta be some news on this build eh?

c10seconds · 10-26-2013, 08:23 PM

This one is for sale last i heard

**Hart_Rod** · 10-26-2013, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10seconds

This one is for sale last i heard

???????

c10seconds · 10-27-2013, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

???????

Sorry I was thinking this was a build thread on a specific truck. My bad Rob

Tachout · 10-27-2013, 04:47 PM

Subscribed. Will have to check out the porterbuilt kit and info. I have all of the rear suspension from my C4 Coupe except the rear spring, and the Dana 36 that I have since sold. If I were to use my center section I would to the Dana 44 Conversion anyway. Interested in seeing what is done with the Transverse Mounted spring. Wonder what could be done to get rid of the rear spring, and go with something different.

PBFAB.COM · 10-28-2013, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tachout

Subscribed. Will have to check out the porterbuilt kit and info. I have all of the rear suspension from my C4 Coupe except the rear spring, and the Dana 36 that I have since sold. If I were to use my center section I would to the Dana 44 Conversion anyway. Interested in seeing what is done with the Transverse Mounted spring. Wonder what could be done to get rid of the rear spring, and go with something different.

Well... the bad news is that we are not making the C4 kits anymore.

Just isn't enough demand to justify spending the time on them anymore.

Nate

ccreddell · 10-28-2013, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tachout

Subscribed. Will have to check out the porterbuilt kit and info. I have all of the rear suspension from my C4 Coupe except the rear spring, and the Dana 36 that I have since sold. If I were to use my center section I would to the Dana 44 Conversion anyway. Interested in seeing what is done with the Transverse Mounted spring. Wonder what could be done to get rid of the rear spring, and go with something different.

Most people either go with a coil over or a shockwave, but something like this connected to the same place the leaf spring connected to would work real well if you wanted adjustability or wanted to lay frame.

I probably would use the stock shock mount though, unless it restricted travel.

Frankpc3 · 01-12-2017, 12:03 AM

That is a nice job. what size square tubing did you use?

03-22-2011, 07:28 AM	#127
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 I certainly hear ya on the economy. I started out wanting to go one way (heavy on the porterbuilt parts), then ended up buying a welder and budget parts. I wish I had a dropmember and a C4 rear - and Porter's beautiful work. Instead, I have a Thunderbird SC rear end and a lot of ugly welds. But thanks to Porter's ingenuity and willingness to share his thoughts with people on this forum, I found strength to attempt my own. __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread Last edited by Scot_Douglas; 03-22-2011 at 07:28 AM.

03-22-2011, 07:53 PM	#128
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Hey scot do you have a build thread where I could see some more pics of the rear set up? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-22-2011, 10:54 PM	#130
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Hey thanks Ill go check it out.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-01-2012, 12:49 PM	#131
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 I just wanted to bump this thread. After talking to Nate, he said if I gave him enough time and money, I could have one, too. So I bought a '94 Corvette to celebrate. '66 C10 + '08 Cadillac interior + '94 Corvette engine/brakes/suspension = Dream truck! __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

07-06-2012, 02:08 PM	#132
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 What about a C5 suspension??? __________________ 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

10-24-2013, 08:08 PM	#137
kvann72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: independence mo Posts: 52	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 i know this is realy old but i just found it and im going to buy a c5 rear end now

10-24-2013, 08:41 PM	#138
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 im glad this got dug back up. theres gotta be some news on this build eh? __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

10-26-2013, 08:23 PM	#139
c10seconds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: gilbert,AZ Posts: 947	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 This one is for sale last i heard

10-27-2013, 04:47 PM	#142
Tachout Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sandy Utah Posts: 46	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 Subscribed. Will have to check out the porterbuilt kit and info. I have all of the rear suspension from my C4 Coupe except the rear spring, and the Dana 36 that I have since sold. If I were to use my center section I would to the Dana 44 Conversion anyway. Interested in seeing what is done with the Transverse Mounted spring. Wonder what could be done to get rid of the rear spring, and go with something different.

01-12-2017, 12:03 AM	#145
Frankpc3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Clovis, Ca Posts: 2	Re: Back-half, Corvette C4 in 69 That is a nice job. what size square tubing did you use?



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