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Rednek13x · 07-06-2013, 01:48 AM

Trucks looking great! Any updates?

Painter D · 07-07-2013, 08:48 PM

Been a while but I've made some progress. I've temporarily got the bed back on the truck so I can make the new bed floor and get the wheel tubs installed. The new bed floor is going to be almost 10" higher than the stock one was, not sure if I'm going to go with wood or metal for the floor yet. I ended up getting a new Wilwood master cylinder because the old one was leaking , so that's installed and plumbed. I've done some other stuff on it too but this is all I have pictures of right now.

**lolife99** · 07-07-2013, 08:53 PM

Nice like always,...

jasonhall · 07-07-2013, 09:51 PM

Very cool.
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Rednek13x · 07-07-2013, 10:12 PM

Im saving my pennies to buy a full porterbuilt front and rear kit like you did.

few questions,

What rear end are you running?
What size tires do you have on right now?
What bags Front and Rear do you have along with compressor and tank?

This will help me so i can put it down on things i need. I think its better to buy all at once, that way it wont sit torn apart as long LOL

Kim57 · 07-08-2013, 01:02 AM

Very nice.
Kim

72BlckButy · 07-08-2013, 07:49 AM

Nice work Danny.
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Painter D · 07-08-2013, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rednek13x

Im saving my pennies to buy a full porterbuilt front and rear kit like you did.

few questions,

What rear end are you running?
What size tires do you have on right now?
What bags Front and Rear do you have along with compressor and tank?

This will help me so i can put it down on things i need. I think its better to buy all at once, that way it wont sit torn apart as long LOL

I'm running a 10 bolt out of a Chevelle, the tires are 235/75/15, I don't have a compressor and tank yet.

Painter D · 07-14-2013, 04:17 PM

Got most of the bed floor frame built, and got the wheel tubs installed too. here's a few pics.

Kim57 · 07-15-2013, 01:50 AM

Looks real nice.
Kim

SCOTI · 07-15-2013, 12:18 PM

Floor frame-work looks clean. Who did the tubs?

Painter D · 07-15-2013, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Floor frame-work looks clean. Who did the tubs?

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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SCOTI · 07-15-2013, 12:32 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

**lolife99** · 08-25-2013, 10:17 AM

Excellent work!

07-06-2013, 01:48 AM	#176
Rednek13x Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clear Lake, MN Posts: 329	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Trucks looking great! Any updates?

07-07-2013, 08:48 PM	#177
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Been a while but I've made some progress. I've temporarily got the bed back on the truck so I can make the new bed floor and get the wheel tubs installed. The new bed floor is going to be almost 10" higher than the stock one was, not sure if I'm going to go with wood or metal for the floor yet. I ended up getting a new Wilwood master cylinder because the old one was leaking , so that's installed and plumbed. I've done some other stuff on it too but this is all I have pictures of right now. 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

07-07-2013, 08:53 PM	#178
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Nice like always,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-07-2013, 09:51 PM	#179
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Very cool. Posted via Mobile Device

07-07-2013, 10:12 PM	#180
Rednek13x Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clear Lake, MN Posts: 329	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Im saving my pennies to buy a full porterbuilt front and rear kit like you did. few questions, What rear end are you running? What size tires do you have on right now? What bags Front and Rear do you have along with compressor and tank? This will help me so i can put it down on things i need. I think its better to buy all at once, that way it wont sit torn apart as long LOL

07-08-2013, 01:02 AM	#181
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Very nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-08-2013, 07:49 AM	#182
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Nice work Danny. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -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)

07-14-2013, 04:17 PM	#184
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Got most of the bed floor frame built, and got the wheel tubs installed too. here's a few 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

07-15-2013, 01:50 AM	#185
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Looks real nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

07-15-2013, 12:18 PM	#186
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Floor frame-work looks clean. Who did the tubs? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

07-15-2013, 01:07 PM	#189
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	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	#190
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	#191
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	#193
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	#195
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



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08-05-2013, 11:31 AM	#196
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	#197
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	#198
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	#199
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

08-25-2013, 10:17 AM	#200
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Locomotive Lugnut Excellent work! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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