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SCOTI · 07-15-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Painter D

The tubs came from Suicidedoors I picked them up off of a buddy for 50$. I did alk the installation work, and bed floor frame.
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Didn't look like the generic race car style tubs.

dubie · 07-15-2013, 01:07 PM

this is one sexy ***** of a truck!!! that shot down the body lines is so sweet!

thotfulspot · 07-30-2013, 01:34 PM

Do you have any pictures at the ride height? I'm trying to deal with a wife who doesn't like the truck laying on the frame. Porterbuilt told me the ride height is 6", but I can't find any pictures from the side showing what it looks like at ride height.

Thanks,

Ron
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thotfulspot · 07-30-2013, 11:36 PM

Well it looks like I'm going with the front and rear setup for my '57. Nate wants to try something different so it should be interesting. Now the wait begins.
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Painter D · 07-31-2013, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thotfulspot

Do you have any pictures at the ride height? I'm trying to deal with a wife who doesn't like the truck laying on the frame. Porterbuilt told me the ride height is 6", but I can't find any pictures from the side showing what it looks like at ride height.

Thanks,

Ron
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Originally Posted by thotfulspot

Well it looks like I'm going with the front and rear setup for my '57. Nate wants to try something different so it should be interesting. Now the wait begins.
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I'll try to get a picture of the ride height , but the website hasn't been letting me upload pics.

What do you mean by trying something different?

thotfulspot · 07-31-2013, 10:34 PM

I'm not sure if I can say. Something he has wanted to try for a while.
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PBFAB.COM · 08-01-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by thotfulspot

I'm not sure if I can say. Something he has wanted to try for a while.
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It's OK to say.... coil-over set-up.

thotfulspot · 08-01-2013, 11:41 AM

A less complex setup without having to deal with the air management system while dealing with a wife who is not a fan of laying the frame. Now I just have to figure out how to deal with the bed without her freaking out about losing a lot of it. I may try to have the bed at normal height and cover the rear suspension. I'd just leave it exposed, but need to be able to keep stuff in the bed dry. Has anybody done that type of a rear setup or is it better just to put a bed over the whole thing?
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Mattyparty · 08-05-2013, 11:31 AM

Did you box in the inner frame rails in front or behind the notch? Pics would be helpful if you have them.
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Painter D · 08-05-2013, 02:56 PM

No I didnt box the frame, there was no need for it.
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Painter D · 08-25-2013, 10:02 AM

some pics

Painter D · 08-25-2013, 10:05 AM

more pics

C10Sim · 09-17-2013, 07:51 AM

Great build!

I notice you purchase an Ididit steering column kit and I beleive I have same one but I noticed that the drop column bracket doesn't bolt on directly. Did yours bolt on without modification.My dash has 4 different holes where the bracket mounts to the dash but none seem to line up. I think I have shave all holes on the dash and redrill new holes for the new drop column bracket. I figured it was a 100% bolt on?

Also what size tubing did you use on your bed?

Thanks,
Simon

**lolife99** · 08-25-2013, 10:17 AM

Excellent work!

Kim57 · 08-25-2013, 11:06 AM

Looking good.
Kim

Painter D · 09-28-2013, 10:30 PM

Tried the wheels off the Riviera to see how they would look and fit. To my surprise the offset is perfect, now I'll know what to order when the time comes.

Baldeagle SR · 08-25-2013, 12:18 PM

Very nice work.
Rich

72BlckButy · 08-26-2013, 01:40 PM

Lookin' good!

dubie · 08-26-2013, 02:13 PM

pretty damn slick!!!

thotfulspot · 08-26-2013, 02:38 PM

Looks good. Did you decide on wheels? Size and back spacing would be helpful when I get to that point. Do you know the WMS to WMS for you rear end?

I have a feeling my wife isn't going to be happy with what's left of the bed.

The countdown has begun.

Ron

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Painter D · 08-26-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thotfulspot

Looks good. Did you decide on wheels? Size and back spacing would be helpful when I get to that point. Do you know the WMS to WMS for you rear end?

I have a feeling my wife isn't going to be happy with what's left of the bed.

The countdown has begun.

Ron

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Haven't decided on wheels yet ,can't make up my mind. When I do decide I'll post the specs.

FYI when I put the wheel tubs I gave myself plenty of extra room to go wider and taller so the wheels I end up getting may or may not work on your application.

Painter D · 08-26-2013, 07:28 PM

I completely forgot to mention , the truck is running now!

For being my first LS swap I was shocked at just how easy it was to get it running.

Rude Dude · 08-26-2013, 08:02 PM

Great job on the bed, another one of my favorite builds!

Roadkill58 · 09-10-2013, 01:27 AM

[QUOTE=Painter D;6239958]I completely forgot to mention , the truck is running now!

For being my first LS swap I was shocked at just how easy it was to get it running.[/QUOTE]

Congrats on getting it running!

Truck is looking good.

.

thotfulspot · 08-28-2013, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Painter D

Haven't decided on wheels yet ,can't make up my mind. When I do decide I'll post the specs.

FYI when I put the wheel tubs I gave myself plenty of extra room to go wider and taller so the wheels I end up getting may or may not work on your application.

I'm also up in the air about the wheel size in the rear. I probably won't go as big as yours in the rear if you plan on filling those tubs. I'm still torn about using a set of Delmo specials or something else. I'm going to have a 9" built so it will depend on the WMS to WMS of the rear end and go from there. Probably more like the Heisenberg's tubs. Probably the same height front and rear and just wider in the rear. It looks like it has a deeper bed in the rear. I'll need to do some occasional towing with it and some longer trips with it so more room for luggage would be helpful. I'll have to find out how much depth he has in the bed. That will all depend on how tall the Porterbuilt notch is in the rear.

I'm starting off with coilovers instead of bags. I don't know if I'll need as big of a notch. I do want to have enough that if I decide to go with Shockwaves in the future. I'm trying to save a little money up front by not having to deal with the automatic ride height components. It's going to take quite a bit longer for the build so who knows how many times I change my mind.
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07-15-2013, 01:07 PM	#2
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: Locomotive Lugnut this is one sexy ***** of a truck!!! that shot down the body lines is so sweet! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

07-30-2013, 01:34 PM	#3
thotfulspot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 198	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Do you have any pictures at the ride height? I'm trying to deal with a wife who doesn't like the truck laying on the frame. Porterbuilt told me the ride height is 6", but I can't find any pictures from the side showing what it looks like at ride height. Thanks, Ron Posted via Mobile Device

07-30-2013, 11:36 PM	#4
thotfulspot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 198	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Well it looks like I'm going with the front and rear setup for my '57. Nate wants to try something different so it should be interesting. Now the wait begins. Posted via Mobile Device

07-31-2013, 10:34 PM	#6
thotfulspot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 198	Re: Locomotive Lugnut I'm not sure if I can say. Something he has wanted to try for a while. Posted via Mobile Device

08-01-2013, 11:41 AM	#8
thotfulspot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 198	Re: Locomotive Lugnut A less complex setup without having to deal with the air management system while dealing with a wife who is not a fan of laying the frame. Now I just have to figure out how to deal with the bed without her freaking out about losing a lot of it. I may try to have the bed at normal height and cover the rear suspension. I'd just leave it exposed, but need to be able to keep stuff in the bed dry. Has anybody done that type of a rear setup or is it better just to put a bed over the whole thing? Posted via Mobile Device

08-05-2013, 11:31 AM	#9
Mattyparty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita, ks Posts: 134	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Did you box in the inner frame rails in front or behind the notch? Pics would be helpful if you have them. Posted via Mobile Device

08-05-2013, 02:56 PM	#10
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Locomotive Lugnut No I didnt box the frame, there was no need for it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

08-25-2013, 10:02 AM	#11
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Locomotive Lugnut some pics Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

08-25-2013, 10:05 AM	#12
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Locomotive Lugnut more pics Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

09-17-2013, 07:51 AM	#13
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Great build! I notice you purchase an Ididit steering column kit and I beleive I have same one but I noticed that the drop column bracket doesn't bolt on directly. Did yours bolt on without modification.My dash has 4 different holes where the bracket mounts to the dash but none seem to line up. I think I have shave all holes on the dash and redrill new holes for the new drop column bracket. I figured it was a 100% bolt on? Also what size tubing did you use on your bed? Thanks, Simon __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069

08-25-2013, 10:17 AM	#14
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Excellent work! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-25-2013, 11:06 AM	#15
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Looking good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

09-28-2013, 10:30 PM	#16
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Tried the wheels off the Riviera to see how they would look and fit. To my surprise the offset is perfect, now I'll know what to order when the time comes. Attached Images __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

08-25-2013, 12:18 PM	#17
Baldeagle SR Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lakeside Ariz Posts: 445	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Very nice work. Rich

08-26-2013, 01:40 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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08-26-2013, 02:13 PM	#19
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: Locomotive Lugnut pretty damn slick!!! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-26-2013, 02:38 PM	#20
thotfulspot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 198	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Looks good. Did you decide on wheels? Size and back spacing would be helpful when I get to that point. Do you know the WMS to WMS for you rear end? I have a feeling my wife isn't going to be happy with what's left of the bed. The countdown has begun. Ron Posted via Mobile Device

08-26-2013, 07:28 PM	#22
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Locomotive Lugnut I completely forgot to mention , the truck is running now! For being my first LS swap I was shocked at just how easy it was to get it running. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

08-26-2013, 08:02 PM	#23
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Great job on the bed, another one of my favorite builds! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

09-10-2013, 01:27 AM	#24
Roadkill58 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Under a bad sign Posts: 498	Re: Locomotive Lugnut [QUOTE=Painter D;6239958]I completely forgot to mention , the truck is running now! For being my first LS swap I was shocked at just how easy it was to get it running.[/QUOTE] Congrats on getting it running! Truck is looking good. . __________________ Rust Never Sleeps . Roadkill's 58 Chevy Stepside build Roadkill's 69 Custom C20

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