68 C10 Project FROSTBYTE Extreme Dropmember

[jcramsey]

Looking great Rick! Every part you are using on this build is top notch. I really like the two toned paint with the blue. Gives it a classic/original look.

[ridinlow68]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Looking great Rick! Every part you are using on this build is top notch. I really like the two toned paint with the blue. Gives it a classic/original look.

Thanks Jeremy! I do like the blue two-toned paint for that reason, it really pulls in that classic look. The white color scheme really changes the style a lot. It's a tough call.

[Hart_Rod]

Build is coming along great. That carrier bearing looks heavy duty, what's the part number?

[ridinlow68]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Build is coming along great. That carrier bearing looks heavy duty, what's the part number?

Thanks! I'll take a look and see if I can find a part number for it. It's definitely going to do the trick!

[ridinlow68]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Build is coming along great. That carrier bearing looks heavy duty, what's the part number?

Hey Rob, sorry for the delay, I finally tracked down the part number for the center bearing.

Here it is: Spicer 210088-1X Center Bearing.

Let me know if you need anything else!

[ridinlow68]

Well I got the rest of my driveshaft installed the other day. I was a little nervous at first going into this part since I didn't know a lot about driveshafts and I didn't want to mess it up, but after a lot of measuring and more measuring and measuring again, it all fits perfectly! The driveshaft shop was great in helping me get the right measurements and making sure we had what we needed to get it done. I'm really pleased with how it turned out.

I also got my one piece window kit from OPP vendor Captkaos. Chris was very responsive to all of my emails and great to work with. The only thing I have to wait for now is my power window regulators since they are back ordered for a couple more weeks.

In other news...my wife and I may be moving out to the Columbus, Ohio area in the next couple months. If that's the case, the truck is unfortunately going to be put on hold for a bit since we'll be buying a house when we move out there. I may have to keep the truck here in Maine for a while until I get a space to work on it in Ohio. I'll keep you all posted...

[BigDaddyV]

Beautiful, I'll go along for the ride! I love seeing what everyone builds.
Love your frame and suspension. I'm shooting to go the same route.

[ridinlow68]

Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Beautiful, I'll go along for the ride! I love seeing what everyone builds.
Love your frame and suspension. I'm shooting to go the same route.

Thanks! You can't go wrong with Porterbuilt.

[Jeebus]

The build looks GREAT!

i wish i got more chances to browse around on here. Keep up the good work!

[ridinlow68]

Originally Posted by Jeebus

The build looks GREAT!

i wish i got more chances to browse around on here. Keep up the good work!

Thanks Taylor! Little by little it's getting there!

[ridinlow68]

Well, small update on the progress of the truck, big update on life. The body works been moving along slow, but the funds really aren't there for it, so it's ok that it's going at slower pace.

The big update is that we found out the first week of August that my wife got the job out in Ohio! So we are moving out to Columbus, OH, the first week of October. We are actually in the process of buying our first house, so we're putting everything towards that right now. My truck will stay in Maine until next spring and then we'll tow it out to Ohio. I'm going to have to find a body shop in the Columbus area, so if anyone has any recommendations, it would be greatly appreciated!

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by ridinlow68

Well, small update on the progress of the truck, big update on life. The body works been moving along slow, but the funds really aren't there for it, so it's ok that it's going at slower pace.

The big update is that we found out the first week of August that my wife got the job out in Ohio! So we are moving out to Columbus, OH, the first week of October. We are actually in the process of buying our first house, so we're putting everything towards that right now. My truck will stay in Maine until next spring and then we'll tow it out to Ohio. I'm going to have to find a body shop in the Columbus area, so if anyone has any recommendations, it would be greatly appreciated!

Hey Rick,

Congrats to your wife on getting the new job and the new house. Hope the move goes smoothly! Totally selfish of me, but I was literally telling my wife this morning that I wish I knew someone in Columbus who could pick something up for me. I may have to ask a favor of you if you are willing. I'll shoot you a PM soon.

Jeremy

[ridinlow68]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Hey Rick,

Congrats to your wife on getting the new job and the new house. Hope the move goes smoothly! Totally selfish of me, but I was literally telling my wife this morning that I wish I knew someone in Columbus who could pick something up for me. I may have to ask a favor of you if you are willing. I'll shoot you a PM soon.

Jeremy

Thanks Jeremy! We'll be getting into the Columbus area this Saturday, so let me know and I'll see if I can help you out.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by ridinlow68

Thanks Jeremy! We'll be getting into the Columbus area this Saturday, so let me know and I'll see if I can help you out.

Thanks bud, I appreciate that. I will let you know. Looking at bidding on an item so we will see if I win it. Ya'll have a safe trip to Columbus!

[jcramsey]

Didn't win what I was looking at but I really appreciate you even considering helping me out. If I can ever do anything for you please let me know! Hope the move went well and you are settling in to your new place.

[Westcoastpainter]

hey rick, nice build so far man like it! love the wheels looking good. good luck with the move man. i noticed something in your earlier pages of this build. now i may be wrong, but it looks like you have the front tubular crossmember in the wrong spot. what u have to do is drill out the oem rivets holding the rad support mounts and bolt the crossmember through those four holes on each side. thats what i did on mine. maybe u just threw it in the frame earlier for mock up sake not sure. just trying to help.. i will keep my eye on this sweet build

[ridinlow68]

Originally Posted by Westcoastpainter

hey rick, nice build so far man like it! love the wheels looking good. good luck with the move man. i noticed something in your earlier pages of this build. now i may be wrong, but it looks like you have the front tubular crossmember in the wrong spot. what u have to do is drill out the oem rivets holding the rad support mounts and bolt the crossmember through those four holes on each side. thats what i did on mine. maybe u just threw it in the frame earlier for mock up sake not sure. just trying to help.. i will keep my eye on this sweet build

Thanks for the comments, I appreciate it! Nice catch with the tubular crossmember, I had that one mocked up there and then later realized that it's actually the rear crossmember at the back of the frame. The holes just lined up so well in the front though! Thanks for keeping an eye out!