Porterbuilt 8 Lugger - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ram-Man · 12-15-2015, 10:52 PM

I started on the 67 3/4 ton GMC I picked up last summer. Porterbuilt stage 2 rear, stage 1 front and keeping the 8 lugs. Disc front and rear with 20" wheels. I'm not tearing this one down to the frame. I know from experience the amount of time it takes and they don't always get put back together. The truck was a 1 owner with 50,000 miles on it has had 1 repaint and is 99% rust free. Here are some pics.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-15-2015, 11:02 PM

Nice

Ram-Man · 12-15-2015, 11:02 PM

more

Ram-Man · 12-15-2015, 11:05 PM

cutting off all the leaf spring parts

Ram-Man · 12-15-2015, 11:08 PM

Bags. Ghetto fill right now but will have a compressor and tanks.

Ram-Man · 12-15-2015, 11:24 PM

Last pic. The Porterbuilt parts are superior quality. The welds and fabrication are top notch. The only problem I ran into being a 3/4 ton and having a dana 60 rear is the lower shock mount is a little to close to the rear. Solution is add thin lowering blocks to move it all down.

swamp rat · 12-16-2015, 01:58 AM

First off nice truck! and glad to see it not being torn apart for a frame off.

ruddbow · 12-16-2015, 10:43 PM

subscribed! love it.

redbaron · 12-16-2015, 10:59 PM

I'm in. Nice truck and plan.

flashed · 12-16-2015, 11:27 PM

Im in to see more ,nice truck to start with.

'68 Newtricks · 12-17-2015, 01:14 AM

Are you doing the suspension, brakes, and wheel stuff and calling it done? Truck looks real nice...

Ram-Man · 12-17-2015, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by '68 Newtricks

Are you doing the suspension, brakes, and wheel stuff and calling it done? Truck looks real nice...

Yes that is the plan. Keeping it simple porterbuilt front and rear Viair compressor and tanks, disc front and rear, newer style steering gear all ball joints and tie rod ends. I'll try to post more pics of the truck later. It's original right down to the keys.

**lolife99** · 12-17-2015, 10:08 AM

Such a COOL build.
I know the purist wil chime in, but I love the direction you are going and keeping it 8-lug will make it even more unique.

This is what member way2lo2 has used to make LOTS of money on old vehicles.
He calls it the SDR,... or "stop, drop, and roll" treatment.
Good brakes, low suspension, and cool wheels.

BossHogg69 · 12-17-2015, 10:33 AM

Wow, what a nice truck. Cool build - way to let those nutz hang and air out a 3/4 ton! That's gonna be a bad motherlugger (sorry, I couldn't resist)

**BlueBullet** · 12-17-2015, 11:56 AM

Did you find that beauty in Minnesota?

Ram-Man · 12-18-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueBullet

Did you find that beauty in Minnesota?

Yes I did. It was traded in at a Chevrolet dealership.

Ram-Man · 12-18-2015, 07:16 PM

Got the lowering blocks in to correct the problem with the jumbo differential. Also got the tanks and compressor location figured out.

1" lowering blocks in and lower shock mount is all good now.

cooperhw · 12-19-2015, 11:00 AM

I am in for this one. Love the way you are approaching it. I have a C30 dually short-bed that I am considering lowering in the future. This same kit should work for me. I will be following along. I don't want to tear mine all the way back down either.

Nice truck.

Ram-Man · 12-19-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

I am in for this one. Love the way you are approaching it. I have a C30 dually short-bed that I am considering lowering in the future. This same kit should work for me. I will be following along. I don't want to tear mine all the way back down either.

Nice truck.

I think your C30 frame has larger frame channels. I'm not sure but the notch might not work.

Ram-Man · 12-19-2015, 06:45 PM

Put the box back on to try and figure out tire size. I am surprised these big rubbers will tuck in the wheel wells with room to spare. With snow on the ground I was pleased to see the rear is a posi. Hopefully start the front tomorrow.

Wheels I'll be using

**nlped** · 12-20-2015, 10:43 AM

I'm in on this one. Very cool!!

And, ole Cooper won't have an issue making stuff fit on his C30... He's a modifying/overcoming machine

**69 MOD** · 12-20-2015, 12:16 PM

Sweet GMC!
Nice to see a fellow Minnesotan on the boards!
Someone should arrange a MN summer get together, I think there are a few of us around.

MOD

doo142 · 12-20-2015, 02:11 PM

That truck is so nice and original I'd be hard pressed to not run those stock wheels and caps! Looks nice with them tucked like that.

cooperhw · 12-20-2015, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nlped

I'm in on this one. Very cool!!

And, ole Cooper won't have an issue making stuff fit on his C30... He's a modifying/overcoming machine

EXACTLY WHAT I was thinking Ed. Figured it would get me close, & I would take it from there. My DAd used to say "I could tear up a steel anvil with a rubber Mallett. Now I know what he meant. It's all good. Still think this kit looks sweet.

**too much stuff** · 12-20-2015, 07:46 PM

Looks good. I vote for the old wheels and caps...

12-15-2015, 10:52 PM	#1
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Porterbuilt 8 Lugger I started on the 67 3/4 ton GMC I picked up last summer. Porterbuilt stage 2 rear, stage 1 front and keeping the 8 lugs. Disc front and rear with 20" wheels. I'm not tearing this one down to the frame. I know from experience the amount of time it takes and they don't always get put back together. The truck was a 1 owner with 50,000 miles on it has had 1 repaint and is 99% rust free. Here are some pics. Last edited by Ram-Man; 12-16-2015 at 09:24 AM.

12-15-2015, 11:02 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,846	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Nice __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-15-2015, 11:02 PM	#3
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger more

12-15-2015, 11:05 PM	#4
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger cutting off all the leaf spring parts Last edited by Ram-Man; 12-16-2015 at 09:26 AM.

12-15-2015, 11:08 PM	#5
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Bags. Ghetto fill right now but will have a compressor and tanks.

12-15-2015, 11:24 PM	#6
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Last pic. The Porterbuilt parts are superior quality. The welds and fabrication are top notch. The only problem I ran into being a 3/4 ton and having a dana 60 rear is the lower shock mount is a little to close to the rear. Solution is add thin lowering blocks to move it all down.

12-16-2015, 01:58 AM	#7
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger First off nice truck! and glad to see it not being torn apart for a frame off. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

12-16-2015, 10:43 PM	#8
ruddbow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brooklyn, IA Posts: 55	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger subscribed! love it.

12-16-2015, 10:59 PM	#9
redbaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kimberly, Id Posts: 390	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger I'm in. Nice truck and plan. __________________ Mike 1972 C10 Cheyenne SWB Black Supercharged Project 1972 K10 Cheyenne SWB Copper and White http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654175 1969 Camaro Protouring LS7 T-56 Project

12-16-2015, 11:27 PM	#10
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Im in to see more ,nice truck to start with.

12-17-2015, 01:14 AM	#11
'68 Newtricks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Los Angeles area :( Posts: 499	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Are you doing the suspension, brakes, and wheel stuff and calling it done? Truck looks real nice... __________________ '68 C10 SWB '85 K30 Blazer

12-17-2015, 10:08 AM	#13
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,698	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Such a COOL build. I know the purist wil chime in, but I love the direction you are going and keeping it 8-lug will make it even more unique. This is what member way2lo2 has used to make LOTS of money on old vehicles. He calls it the SDR,... or "stop, drop, and roll" treatment. Good brakes, low suspension, and cool wheels. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-17-2015, 10:33 AM	#14
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Wow, what a nice truck. Cool build - way to let those nutz hang and air out a 3/4 ton! That's gonna be a bad motherlugger (sorry, I couldn't resist) __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

12-17-2015, 11:56 AM	#15
BlueBullet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Danvers Minnesota Posts: 967	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Did you find that beauty in Minnesota? __________________ 1972 K10 SWB wife's driver 1967 Pontiac GTO Big Bird - 1972 Longhorn K30 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753294

12-18-2015, 07:16 PM	#17
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Got the lowering blocks in to correct the problem with the jumbo differential. Also got the tanks and compressor location figured out. 1" lowering blocks in and lower shock mount is all good now.



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12-19-2015, 11:00 AM	#18
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger I am in for this one. Love the way you are approaching it. I have a C30 dually short-bed that I am considering lowering in the future. This same kit should work for me. I will be following along. I don't want to tear mine all the way back down either. Nice truck. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

12-19-2015, 06:45 PM	#20
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Put the box back on to try and figure out tire size. I am surprised these big rubbers will tuck in the wheel wells with room to spare. With snow on the ground I was pleased to see the rear is a posi. Hopefully start the front tomorrow. Wheels I'll be using

12-20-2015, 10:43 AM	#21
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger I'm in on this one. Very cool!! And, ole Cooper won't have an issue making stuff fit on his C30... He's a modifying/overcoming machine __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-20-2015, 12:16 PM	#22
69 MOD Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lino Lakes, MN Posts: 362	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Sweet GMC! Nice to see a fellow Minnesotan on the boards! Someone should arrange a MN summer get together, I think there are a few of us around. MOD __________________ Chad '71 GMC 2500 Custom Ol Blue '72 Custom Deluxe Highlander Stuffed Olive '73 Trans Am '13 Silverado 2500 Duramax Storm Trooper

12-20-2015, 02:11 PM	#23
doo142 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bristol,In. Posts: 1,118	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger That truck is so nice and original I'd be hard pressed to not run those stock wheels and caps! Looks nice with them tucked like that.

12-20-2015, 07:46 PM	#25
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,736	Re: Porterbuilt 8 Lugger Looks good. I vote for the old wheels and caps... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

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