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**68bowtie** · 01-21-2020, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

^^^Thanks guys! I’m ready too. My malady now is...do I use the PorterBuilt chassis and accuair or do I sell it and just go static drop.

Sell it and buy ECE static parts 20% off...

SCOTI · 01-21-2020, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Sell it and buy ECE static parts 20% off...

Because they're going out of business

**nlped** · 01-21-2020, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Why not PB chassis & C/O's? That's what I'm doing for my 64's front PB air-bag set-up. I'm making front upper brackets for some C/O's. My PB Dropmember is one of the early designs that he doesn't offer a C/O alternative for so I'm making my own.

That’s a great idea!!! But it means raising the bed floor and a few other issues.

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Sell it and buy ECE static parts 20% off...

I actually already have another set of the CPP modular spindles for The Wilwood brakes.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Because they're going out of business

That sucks!!! If I go static, I’d need front & rear springs and a c-notch.

SCOTI · 01-22-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

That’s a great idea!!! But it means raising the bed floor and a few other issues.

I actually already have another set of the CPP modular spindles for The Wilwood brakes.

That sucks!!! If I go static, I’d need front & rear springs and a c-notch.

If you had F/R PB set-ups, you already have a rear step notch. Are you saying you only want a mild drop now vs. a more aggressive drop?
Wood or steel floor?

**nlped** · 01-22-2020, 06:35 PM

Hell, I think I’ll just stay the line and air ride PB chassis.

SCOTI · 01-22-2020, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Hell, I think I’ll just stay the line and air ride PB chassis.

Nothing wrong w/that either. I can't afford the high end air management control set-ups w/the height + pressure sensors controlling auto height adjustments & seen more than a couple NET stories of failed control units so I stick to basic old school air management which becomes old when driven a lot. Thus, my decision to go coil-over.

**nlped** · 01-22-2020, 09:02 PM

I don’t have to super fancy accuair setup. Just the manifold, compressors, and controls.

SCOTI · 01-23-2020, 12:51 AM

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I don’t have to super fancy accuair setup. Just the manifold, compressors, and controls.

I skip any electronic 'control'. Pneumatic paddle valves for all 4 corners, 2 small Thomas comps, & 2 3gal alum tanks is what has worked.

**nlped** · 01-25-2020, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

I skip any electronic 'control'. Pneumatic paddle valves for all 4 corners, 2 small Thomas comps, & 2 3gal alum tanks is what has worked.

I am using an electronic controller; the Switchspeed setup from accuair. But Yep, 2 compressors and 2x 3-gallon tanks.

**nlped** · 01-25-2020, 11:28 PM

I also ordered a set of wheels for Walter today. Pretty basic stuff... 20” American Racing grey Torque Thrust’s and Toyo Proxes ST-3’s: 20x8” with 255/45r20 & 20x10” with 295/40r20’s. I need them before I can even move Walter back to the lift.

I really wanted to go with Salt Flat’s, but my vanity got the best of me in that I want the brakes to show

I figure the tires are kinda tall...29’ish inches tall, but with the Slosh Tubz up front and the raised bed floor out back, I’ll have plenty of room for them.

**nlped** · 01-28-2020, 08:12 PM

Tires arrived today and the wheels show the expected delivery date as tomorrow. If they show up, I’ll mount them tomorrow night and get them on Walter so I can move him to the 2-post. Then this weekend, my next attempt for getting him done will begin!

boonedogs72 · 01-28-2020, 08:20 PM

Glad to see your still at it on this one! And recognize a few of those parts I sold you a few years back!

**nlped** · 01-28-2020, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by boonedogs72

Glad to see your still at it on this one! And recognize a few of those parts I sold you a few years back!

Bahahahaha, yeah, it’s been a few minutes. But I just can’t bring myself to giving up on Walter. Thanks for stayin’ Faithful

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SEMA this year? Or are y’all still turnin’ our kiddos

boonedogs72 · 01-28-2020, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Bahahahaha, yeah, it’s been a few minutes. But I just can’t bring myself to giving up on Walter. Thanks for stayin’ Faithful

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SEMA this year? Or are y’all still turnin’ our kiddos

Haven’t been in to long! My youngest will be 5 this year so maybe this is the year I get Togo back!!! Haha

**nlped** · 01-28-2020, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by boonedogs72

Haven’t been in to long! My youngest will be 5 this year so maybe this is the year I get Togo back!!! Haha

Has it been that long??? Wow!!! Well, if you decide to do SEMA, let me know. I’ll buy you a beer...or 7.

**nlped** · 01-29-2020, 08:29 PM

Now that I’ve gotten the Falcoon to a satisfactory stopping point and have started back on Walter. I got the new wheels & tires mounted tonight and on so I can get him moved to the 2-post lift. I think they look great with the big Wilwood brakes behind them... I’m off Friday-Monday, so I’m hoping to get a lot accomplished this weekend.

boonedogs72 · 01-30-2020, 10:13 PM

Looking good! Can’t wait to see it aired out!!

**nlped** · 01-31-2020, 05:31 PM

I got Walter moved over to the 2-post and broke him apart. But here are a coupe of pictures to show front at approximate ride height and how close the rear bumper gets to the pavement with the biga$$ 29-1/2” tall tire.

cornerstone · 01-31-2020, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I got Walter moved over to the 2-post and broke him apart. But here are a coupe of pictures to show front at approximate ride height and how close the rear bumper gets to the pavement with the biga$$ 29-1/2” tall tire.

How about a side shot showing the stance? Lovin’ what I’m seeing!

**nlped** · 01-31-2020, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

How about a side shot showing the stance? Lovin’ what I’m seeing!

Unfortunately, it didn’t have the bed on it. And now it’s apart so I can fit the Slosh Tubz, PorterBuilt heater box delete pieces and hood hinges.

cornerstone · 02-01-2020, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Unfortunately, it didn’t have the bed on it. And now it’s apart so I can fit the Slosh Tubz, PorterBuilt heater box delete pieces and hood hinges.

No problem man. Thanks for that pic. I really like where you have the air tanks mounted, I may change mine to the same location. I've got dual compressors mounted on the side of the frames rail behind the rear wheels with a single air tank that is behind my boyds undermount tank. I made my own brackets, but didn't realize that placement would not let me add a hitch. Those are PB compressor and tank mounts correct?

**nlped** · 02-01-2020, 10:35 AM

^^^Yes, they are the PB exomounts.

**nlped** · 02-02-2020, 06:44 PM

I wasn’t feeling well yesterday so I didn’t get anything done. But I’m feeling better today, so I went to work on getting the Slosh Tubz installed. WOW!!! What a PITA, but they are in. And, low and behold...Walter now lays the front PorterBuilt kmember on the ground and the 255/45r20’s are free and clear. I wished the front bumper was on, but I can envision it.

**68bowtie** · 02-02-2020, 06:56 PM

Woah!! Looking good.

**nlped** · 02-02-2020, 08:08 PM

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Woah!! Looking good.

Thanks! Long way to go, but I’m really gonna try and stay focused on him this time.

01-22-2020, 06:35 PM	#5
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Hell, I think I’ll just stay the line and air ride PB chassis. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-22-2020, 09:02 PM	#7
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short I don’t have to super fancy accuair setup. Just the manifold, compressors, and controls. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-25-2020, 11:28 PM	#10
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short I also ordered a set of wheels for Walter today. Pretty basic stuff... 20” American Racing grey Torque Thrust’s and Toyo Proxes ST-3’s: 20x8” with 255/45r20 & 20x10” with 295/40r20’s. I need them before I can even move Walter back to the lift. I really wanted to go with Salt Flat’s, but my vanity got the best of me in that I want the brakes to show I figure the tires are kinda tall...29’ish inches tall, but with the Slosh Tubz up front and the raised bed floor out back, I’ll have plenty of room for them. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 01-25-2020 at 11:46 PM.

01-28-2020, 08:12 PM	#11
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Tires arrived today and the wheels show the expected delivery date as tomorrow. If they show up, I’ll mount them tomorrow night and get them on Walter so I can move him to the 2-post. Then this weekend, my next attempt for getting him done will begin! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-28-2020, 08:20 PM	#12
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Glad to see your still at it on this one! And recognize a few of those parts I sold you a few years back!

01-29-2020, 08:29 PM	#16
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Now that I’ve gotten the Falcoon to a satisfactory stopping point and have started back on Walter. I got the new wheels & tires mounted tonight and on so I can get him moved to the 2-post lift. I think they look great with the big Wilwood brakes behind them... I’m off Friday-Monday, so I’m hoping to get a lot accomplished this weekend. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-30-2020, 10:13 PM	#17
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Looking good! Can’t wait to see it aired out!!

01-31-2020, 05:31 PM	#18
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short I got Walter moved over to the 2-post and broke him apart. But here are a coupe of pictures to show front at approximate ride height and how close the rear bumper gets to the pavement with the biga$$ 29-1/2” tall tire. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-01-2020, 10:35 AM	#22
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short ^^^Yes, they are the PB exomounts. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-02-2020, 06:44 PM	#23
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short I wasn’t feeling well yesterday so I didn’t get anything done. But I’m feeling better today, so I went to work on getting the Slosh Tubz installed. WOW!!! What a PITA, but they are in. And, low and behold...Walter now lays the front PorterBuilt kmember on the ground and the 255/45r20’s are free and clear. I wished the front bumper was on, but I can envision it. Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-02-2020, 06:56 PM	#24
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,440	Re: Walter DeWayne...Walt for short Woah!! Looking good. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)



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