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Chris Coufal · 10-15-2014, 01:49 AM

how long until he produced that upgrade bracket for the hinges? I'm waiting for that exact setup!

Pro Performance · 10-15-2014, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Coufal

how long until he produced that upgrade bracket for the hinges? I'm waiting for that exact setup!

I am not sure... I guess we could make a set for you, if interested.
Just give me a call and we can work out the details.

**lolife99** · 10-15-2014, 06:44 AM

What gas strut did you use to hold up the heavy 60-66 hood?

chevy6guy9 · 10-15-2014, 07:13 AM

Can I get a set of brackets for the hood hinges? I already have the porterbuilt hood hinges just need the brackets for it for the shock assist. Is that possiable? Thanks. Trucks looking great. Think when mine gets done next spring I'll take it out west to do some shows and see how life out there is.

Pro Performance · 10-15-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

What gas strut did you use to hold up the heavy 60-66 hood?

We used a 90 pound gas strut (x4), so should be more than enough to hold the hood up.

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Originally Posted by chevy6guy9

Can I get a set of brackets for the hood hinges? I already have the porterbuilt hood hinges just need the brackets for it for the shock assist. Is that possiable? Thanks. Trucks looking great. Think when mine gets done next spring I'll take it out west to do some shows and see how life out there is.

That would be great to cruise out this way, and let me know if you do. I can get a gas strut made up for you. PM Sent.

**lolife99** · 10-15-2014, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Performance

We used a 90 pound gas strut (x4), so should be more than enough to hold the hood up.

I purchased one of the original sets of 67-72 gas strut assisted hood hinges from Porterbuilt.
They had (4) 100lb struts on them.
It wouldn't hold the hood up.

Nate sent out (4) new 110lb struts to member hot trux, (who now owns Ginger),... and the hood now stays open.

Sick5 · 10-15-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I purchased one of the original sets of 67-72 gas strut assisted hood hinges from Porterbuilt.
They had (4) 100lb struts on them.
It wouldn't hold the hood up.

Nate sent out (4) new 110lb struts to member hot trux, (who now owns Ginger),... and the hood now stays open.

Wow 4x110 any other info on the gas struts. Where could I get them?

Pro Performance · 10-15-2014, 12:55 PM

Keith,
Thanks for the info, and will definitely look into this.

Bhelton · 10-15-2014, 02:39 PM

Different struts are available if the 90lb one don't work

**lolife99** · 10-15-2014, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick5

Wow 4x110 any other info on the gas struts. Where could I get them?

I found this place.
http://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/

I'm sure there are more sources,...

Dinos63 · 10-19-2014, 10:41 AM

very slick!! hey it was good to chat with you last week too

Pro Performance · 10-20-2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

very slick!! hey it was good to chat with you last week too

Thanks Dino! Very good talking with you as well.... can't wait for the Git Down.

creep · 11-16-2014, 11:20 AM

Porterbuilt is FINALLY selling the upgrade kits for their hinges. My set is on the way.

My friends and I rolled down to the Charlotte GG show for a sort of mini vacation. I saw your booth but didn't see you or the truck. Maybe I just didn't recognize you without a 5 pound sandwich in your hand.

Pro Performance · 11-17-2014, 08:10 AM

haha.... I was there, but didn't bring the truck to the show.

At the time, PB didn't have the hinge upgrade, but yes, it is now available.

Pro Performance · 11-30-2014, 08:08 PM

Been very busy with work all weekend, but managed to sneak away for a little bit, to get some work done on the truck. I recently sold my square body project, so this truck will now be a keeper, for sure. I removed the 14" Pro Performance kit, and installed the Baer brakes I was saving for my square body project.

Next weekend free to work on it, my Dad and I will hopefully be dropping in the engine.

**nlped** · 11-30-2014, 08:17 PM

Nice!

duallyjams · 11-30-2014, 09:26 PM

Sweet finally it's a keeper

GREEN64 · 12-01-2014, 12:11 AM

Can't wait to see this one done. Nice talking to you at Dino's get down Travis.

Pro Performance · 12-01-2014, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Nice!

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Sweet finally it's a keeper

Thanks guys...

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Originally Posted by GREEN64

Can't wait to see this one done. Nice talking to you at Dino's get down Travis.

Same here, and great to finally meet you and see your truck. Already looking forward to next year and being able to cruise with everyone.

Modges'66 · 12-01-2014, 07:40 PM

The brakes look super-sweet Travis!
How deep do I need to dig to get some of those? LOL!
I learned that you forwarded a pic of my truck to Schott Wheels, which they posted on their Facebook page! I was going to wait until the truck was finished, but still a pleasant surprise!...Nice!
Your truck is shaping-up nicely!

Pro Performance · 12-02-2014, 05:03 AM

Thanks! I am really looking forward to finishing this one, and finally having something to take to the shows and enjoy.

Your truck is coming out so nice and looks great with those wheels ...I had to share. They are new to Instagram, so I thought I would send them some C10's to show! I'll have to send them some finished pictures when you are done, if you don't mind as well.

mooseknuckles · 12-02-2014, 06:05 PM

sweet build!...I was wondering why in the hell would you sell that square!..now it makes sense...lol.

severedchris · 12-03-2014, 10:26 AM

Such a badass build!!

Pro Performance · 12-03-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

sweet build!...I was wondering why in the hell would you sell that square!..now it makes sense...lol.

lol.... I hated to see it go, and will always have a soft spot for them. Maybe I can build one later down the road.

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Originally Posted by severedchris

Such a badass build!!

Thanks!

Pro Performance · 12-05-2014, 02:25 PM

The new cam and convertor came in from Texas Speed today. Went with the 224R cam and 3,000 stall convertor. Hopefully will be getting this installed next weekend, along with the f-body pan, and dropping it in the truck.

10-15-2014, 01:49 AM	#151
Chris Coufal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Austin, TX. Posts: 138	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build how long until he produced that upgrade bracket for the hinges? I'm waiting for that exact setup!

10-15-2014, 06:44 AM	#153
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build What gas strut did you use to hold up the heavy 60-66 hood? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-15-2014, 07:13 AM	#154
chevy6guy9 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: burlington,nc Posts: 197	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Can I get a set of brackets for the hood hinges? I already have the porterbuilt hood hinges just need the brackets for it for the shock assist. Is that possiable? Thanks. Trucks looking great. Think when mine gets done next spring I'll take it out west to do some shows and see how life out there is.

10-15-2014, 12:55 PM	#158
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Keith, Thanks for the info, and will definitely look into this.

10-15-2014, 02:39 PM	#159
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Different struts are available if the 90lb one don't work

10-19-2014, 10:41 AM	#161
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build very slick!! hey it was good to chat with you last week too __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

11-16-2014, 11:20 AM	#163
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Porterbuilt is FINALLY selling the upgrade kits for their hinges. My set is on the way. My friends and I rolled down to the Charlotte GG show for a sort of mini vacation. I saw your booth but didn't see you or the truck. Maybe I just didn't recognize you without a 5 pound sandwich in your hand. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

11-17-2014, 08:10 AM	#164
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build haha.... I was there, but didn't bring the truck to the show. At the time, PB didn't have the hinge upgrade, but yes, it is now available.

11-30-2014, 08:08 PM	#165
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Been very busy with work all weekend, but managed to sneak away for a little bit, to get some work done on the truck. I recently sold my square body project, so this truck will now be a keeper, for sure. I removed the 14" Pro Performance kit, and installed the Baer brakes I was saving for my square body project. Next weekend free to work on it, my Dad and I will hopefully be dropping in the engine.

11-30-2014, 08:17 PM	#166
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Nice! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-30-2014, 09:26 PM	#167
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Sweet finally it's a keeper __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-01-2014, 12:11 AM	#168
GREEN64 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rushsylvania Ohio Posts: 39	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Can't wait to see this one done. Nice talking to you at Dino's get down Travis.

12-01-2014, 07:40 PM	#170
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build The brakes look super-sweet Travis! How deep do I need to dig to get some of those? LOL! I learned that you forwarded a pic of my truck to Schott Wheels, which they posted on their Facebook page! I was going to wait until the truck was finished, but still a pleasant surprise!...Nice! Your truck is shaping-up nicely! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

12-02-2014, 05:03 AM	#171
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Thanks! I am really looking forward to finishing this one, and finally having something to take to the shows and enjoy. Your truck is coming out so nice and looks great with those wheels ...I had to share. They are new to Instagram, so I thought I would send them some C10's to show! I'll have to send them some finished pictures when you are done, if you don't mind as well.

12-02-2014, 06:05 PM	#172
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build sweet build!...I was wondering why in the hell would you sell that square!..now it makes sense...lol. __________________ 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



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12-03-2014, 10:26 AM	#173
severedchris Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Franklinton, LA Posts: 179	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Such a badass build!! __________________ "The objective is not to die for my country, but to provide the other poor bastard the opportunity to die for his!!!!"

12-05-2014, 02:25 PM	#175
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build The new cam and convertor came in from Texas Speed today. Went with the 224R cam and 3,000 stall convertor. Hopefully will be getting this installed next weekend, along with the f-body pan, and dropping it in the truck.

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