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jtp67-72 · 07-22-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks like a GREAT cab. Going to be a sweet truck with that cab and PB parts (also judging by your past projects)

Believe me it is-have done all the rust work i can stand-spent probably $500 in fuel looking before buying this one-Then as usual 1 showed up within 25 miles of me-so i bought it 2-needed the short bed anyway!! May sell other cab -taking up room

U are 1 of the ones I will lean on during this build for some advice good or bad as we go--Read your posts and like your insight!!

By the way -I left out of the car post that the 55 was painted in '71-I never painted it-felt it looked cool with the patina--So did the guy in New Zealand.......jim

**67cheby** · 07-22-2011, 08:29 PM

I SURE HOPE YOU DO !! I am realistic , i know they wont work for everyone and some people might not care for the style or design .....but i hope it solves a very big issue for alot of guys !!

jtp67-72 · 07-22-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

I SURE HOPE YOU DO !! I am realistic , i know they wont work for everyone and some people might not care for the style or design .....but i hope it solves a very big issue for alot of guys !!

U need to put up a pic of them here-maybe we can get lots of builders enthused!! I promise I won't think it's a hijack......lol jim

**67cheby** · 07-22-2011, 09:05 PM

well if you insist i will...tomorrow..any chance for an advertising plug !!

jtp67-72 · 07-24-2011, 09:32 PM

Well got a few things done this wkend--got firewall gutter capped-nate's round corner-fan hole plug--Was missing the main plate for air holes so will install this week--Also finish plugging extra holes in firewall and small places on rocker weatherstrip lips this week hopefully.......

Ya'll have a good week...........jim

**67cheby** · 07-24-2011, 10:52 PM

nice work

jim-bob · 07-19-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Well got a few things done this wkend--got firewall gutter capped-nate's round corner-fan hole plug--Was missing the main plate for air holes so will install this week--Also finish plugging extra holes in firewall and small places on rocker weatherstrip lips this week hopefully.......

Ya'll have a good week...........jim

I'm not a builder but curious on how you "capped" the firewall gutter..I've read on another build where he "shaved" it..would like to understand how this is done please and thanks..

VA72C10 · 07-29-2011, 10:49 PM

Very nice! I love the pinch shaved...even if the truck isn't laying frame I just think it looks better because that pinch is the lowest point in the lower body line...

jtp67-72 · 07-29-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Very nice! I love the pinch shaved...even if the truck isn't laying frame I just think it looks better because that pinch is the lowest point in the lower body line...

And for the life of me I could never figure out how they left the p.w. on the cab only--I know the fender and bed have no NEED for a p.w but MAN THAT "UNDER THE CAB ONLY" STICKS OUT.............just sayin lol jim
(especially since it's only an hour to totally remove)

jtp67-72 · 08-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Got a little more done in last 3 days--Just realized 2 things today while i am sanding ---Why I looked at 15 trucks before I bought this one and why I love this homegrown rotisserie !! Cab is turning out very cherry and sanding these pinch welds is a breeze with the rotation...............ya'll have a good week.........jim

VA72C10 · 08-02-2011, 09:20 PM

Looking GREAT!!!

Definitely makes it better to start with a good cab!!!

Number98 · 08-02-2011, 09:27 PM

Looking good man!

I will have to keep an eye on your build since my company has me down in Lake Charles off and on these days.... In case you need some extra hands... you know to hold beer

Painter D · 08-02-2011, 10:34 PM

Subscribed

wicky · 08-02-2011, 09:26 PM

Looking good. Bet that rotisserie does make it alot handier

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mcbassin · 08-02-2011, 11:32 PM

Looks like a good start on a great project. I'm in.

iehotrod · 08-03-2011, 12:28 AM

subscribed

crappiewrangler · 08-03-2011, 01:01 PM

subscribed. This is gonna be a good one.

Zoomin · 08-03-2011, 10:50 PM

How about a breakdown of the porterbuilt goodies? Step notch, crossmember, a-arms, etc?

jtp67-72 · 08-03-2011, 11:00 PM

I've got it all-extreme rear drop-dropped control arms-front dropmember-p.b. A-arms-bags-all tubular crossbars

I am going on vacation in 10 days so I am waiting till I return to install ^^^
Frame is ready-Just working cab for now but I'm itching!! (and not from bodywork dust!!)

Got to order corvette discs/dropped spindles next week (Boris are u listening)

jtp67-72 · 08-07-2011, 07:31 PM

Well got some of the "itch" taken care of this wkend--sort of---Got most of the PB stuff in epoxy-Don't laugh at my parts hanger-works flawlessly-Thanks to my attic mounted hoist and a few accessories!! The bungees just stabilize-hoist does work!! When done it easily disappears !!.

Trying to get most of this done before vacation-My swapmeet schedule kicks back in soon after for the Fall season---Some of u know (and the rest of u will now) that I am the owner and promoter of North Houston (Humble) swapmeets and Conroe also--Going to get busy very soon!!

A couple of weeks from now I am going to offer a special swapmeet deal for board members here--Stay tuned-and have a good week!! jim

VA72C10 · 08-07-2011, 08:18 PM

Looking good!!!

jtp67-72 · 10-01-2011, 08:25 PM

Ok guys and gals--need to apologize for starting this thread and leaving it hanging for almost 2 months--Vacation-swapmeets--and what's in the pics below have had me tied!! Probably expecting frame progress but as i was waiting on Nate's stuff -I started on the cab --I've had this change in my head for 3 years-WARNING --U NON-MOLESTERS NEED TO TURN THE CHANNEL--
I've done every dash option possible for the stock c10 dash over the years but i never liked the flatness-love the truck-just not the dash--SO here we go--
2 "55" belairs donated their dash--2 c10 doors donated some skin-and U can guess the rest--Still in early stages-Dash was made to remove ONCE for lower body work and then be welded in at windshield when reinstalled-upper part of dash between clusters is not as flat as will be when permanent--more original holes to fill--will fill ya'll in later on hardware placement........jim

jtp67-72 · 10-01-2011, 08:28 PM

More pics with SSR console and firewall pic --column is KJM --really nice................jim

big_al_71 · 10-01-2011, 08:33 PM

WOW!!!! Love that dash!!!!!!!

VA72C10 · 10-01-2011, 09:06 PM

Super nice!!!

07-22-2011, 08:29 PM	#2
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" I SURE HOPE YOU DO !! I am realistic , i know they wont work for everyone and some people might not care for the style or design .....but i hope it solves a very big issue for alot of guys !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

07-22-2011, 09:05 PM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" well if you insist i will...tomorrow..any chance for an advertising plug !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

07-24-2011, 09:32 PM	#5
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Well got a few things done this wkend--got firewall gutter capped-nate's round corner-fan hole plug--Was missing the main plate for air holes so will install this week--Also finish plugging extra holes in firewall and small places on rocker weatherstrip lips this week hopefully....... Ya'll have a good week...........jim Attached Images

07-24-2011, 10:52 PM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" nice work __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

07-29-2011, 10:49 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Very nice! I love the pinch shaved...even if the truck isn't laying frame I just think it looks better because that pinch is the lowest point in the lower body line... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-02-2011, 08:59 PM	#10
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Got a little more done in last 3 days--Just realized 2 things today while i am sanding ---Why I looked at 15 trucks before I bought this one and why I love this homegrown rotisserie !! Cab is turning out very cherry and sanding these pinch welds is a breeze with the rotation...............ya'll have a good week.........jim Attached Images

08-02-2011, 09:20 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Looking GREAT!!! Definitely makes it better to start with a good cab!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-02-2011, 09:27 PM	#12
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Looking good man! I will have to keep an eye on your build since my company has me down in Lake Charles off and on these days.... In case you need some extra hands... you know to hold beer

08-02-2011, 10:34 PM	#13
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Subscribed __________________ '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

08-02-2011, 09:26 PM	#14
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Looking good. Bet that rotisserie does make it alot handier Posted via Mobile Device

08-02-2011, 11:32 PM	#15
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Looks like a good start on a great project. I'm in. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-03-2011, 12:28 AM	#16
iehotrod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oak Hills, California Posts: 393	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" subscribed

08-03-2011, 01:01 PM	#17
crappiewrangler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 42	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" subscribed. This is gonna be a good one.

08-03-2011, 10:50 PM	#18
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" How about a breakdown of the porterbuilt goodies? Step notch, crossmember, a-arms, etc? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-03-2011, 11:00 PM	#19
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" I've got it all-extreme rear drop-dropped control arms-front dropmember-p.b. A-arms-bags-all tubular crossbars I am going on vacation in 10 days so I am waiting till I return to install ^^^ Frame is ready-Just working cab for now but I'm itching!! (and not from bodywork dust!!) Got to order corvette discs/dropped spindles next week (Boris are u listening) Attached Images



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08-07-2011, 07:31 PM	#20
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Well got some of the "itch" taken care of this wkend--sort of---Got most of the PB stuff in epoxy-Don't laugh at my parts hanger-works flawlessly-Thanks to my attic mounted hoist and a few accessories!! The bungees just stabilize-hoist does work!! When done it easily disappears !!. Trying to get most of this done before vacation-My swapmeet schedule kicks back in soon after for the Fall season---Some of u know (and the rest of u will now) that I am the owner and promoter of North Houston (Humble) swapmeets and Conroe also--Going to get busy very soon!! A couple of weeks from now I am going to offer a special swapmeet deal for board members here--Stay tuned-and have a good week!! jim Attached Images

08-07-2011, 08:18 PM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Looking good!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-01-2011, 08:25 PM	#22
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Ok guys and gals--need to apologize for starting this thread and leaving it hanging for almost 2 months--Vacation-swapmeets--and what's in the pics below have had me tied!! Probably expecting frame progress but as i was waiting on Nate's stuff -I started on the cab --I've had this change in my head for 3 years-WARNING --U NON-MOLESTERS NEED TO TURN THE CHANNEL-- I've done every dash option possible for the stock c10 dash over the years but i never liked the flatness-love the truck-just not the dash--SO here we go-- 2 "55" belairs donated their dash--2 c10 doors donated some skin-and U can guess the rest--Still in early stages-Dash was made to remove ONCE for lower body work and then be welded in at windshield when reinstalled-upper part of dash between clusters is not as flat as will be when permanent--more original holes to fill--will fill ya'll in later on hardware placement........jim Attached Images

10-01-2011, 08:28 PM	#23
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" More pics with SSR console and firewall pic --column is KJM --really nice................jim Attached Images

10-01-2011, 08:33 PM	#24
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" WOW!!!! Love that dash!!!!!!! __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-01-2011, 09:06 PM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 aka "Chained in Porterbuilt Prison" Super nice!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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