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PBFAB.COM · 06-24-2006, 11:55 PM

Here's some pics of a truck we're putting together. I had posted some pics of it under the "in progress 55" thread, and some people wanted more.

dwcsr · 06-25-2006, 02:16 AM

that came out well. I'd like to see what ever you have on this one. Are you leaving the door handles on as a anti theft device.

Igotachevyor2 · 06-25-2006, 07:41 AM

lookin goood

bronx · 06-25-2006, 10:26 AM

Nice!
What kind of hinges do you use on the doors?

PBFAB.COM · 06-25-2006, 04:47 PM

I am not sure if the handles will stay or go, I think it would be cool to leave them on and make it where the button on the handle actuates the door popper. The hinges are from autoloc, I was pleased with how they work (the instructions were pathetic).

Igotachevyor2 · 06-25-2006, 06:33 PM

i like the looks of the rear suspension should ride/handle well

dwcsr · 06-25-2006, 06:48 PM

Put the handel on the front of the door. Did you tack the doors in place and then do the hinges?

Frizzle Fry · 06-25-2006, 07:19 PM

I love that thing

Can't wait to see more. What's that... an effy in the background!!!

AesC10s · 06-25-2006, 07:51 PM

Man that 56 is awesome. is that the wheel and tire combo they are gonna run? What size are the wheels and tires?

PBFAB.COM · 06-26-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

Put the handel on the front of the door. Did you tack the doors in place and then do the hinges?

I am actually thinking about leaving the handle on the rear of the door... something different.
As for the hinges, I had the door off while I placed them in the cab. I had to make a mock door edge that I then tacked to the hinge in order to get the placement just right. I then tacked the door in place where I wanted it and mounted the hinges to the door. Seemed to work out well enough.

PBFAB.COM · 06-26-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I love that thing

Can't wait to see more. What's that... an effy in the background!!!

Yeah that's an effy back there. Seems like I can't please everyone with it...(then again I wouldn't want to!) Ford guys hate it because it has an LS1 and C4 at all corners, Chevy guys wonder why I would "waste time and money on a Ford"... fortunately there's others like me who think if something has a twin turboed LS1, custom tube chassis with all independent suspension, air ride, big rollers, sits just right at ride-height and lays on the ground when deflated... it doesn't matter who originally manufactured it!!! (unless of course it's a dodge).

PBFAB.COM · 06-26-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AesC10s

Man that 56 is awesome. is that the wheel and tire combo they are gonna run? What size are the wheels and tires?

Those are just some shop rollers (keeps me from ruining the "good stuff") The wheels are 17 inch ultra's... don't know if they make them anymore. I do know they were pretty cheap.

Frizzle Fry · 06-26-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Yeah that's an effy back there. Seems like I can't please everyone with it...(then again I wouldn't want to!) Ford guys hate it because it has an LS1 and C4 at all corners, Chevy guys wonder why I would "waste time and money on a Ford"... fortunately there's others like me who think if something has a twin turboed LS1, custom tube chassis with all independent suspension, air ride, big rollers, sits just right at ride-height and lays on the ground when deflated... it doesn't matter who originally manufactured it!!! (unless of course it's a dodge).

I'm in your camp on every point. And I dig the 50's effies (shhhhh don't tell anyone

). I wouldn't hesitate to cross breed one either.

True "car guys" can appreciate all that is cool, regardless of brand.

To say that I'm extremely impressed with your work would be an understatement. I think you have giant-of-the-industry potential. Don't let anything stand in your way

Kabwe · 07-14-2006, 06:26 PM

Hey,

I'm a chevy guy, but I love all old classic American Steel if they are clean and nice. That looks like a hell of a Ford in the background. The 56 is what can I say after all its a Chevy

farmtruckIII · 07-14-2006, 07:59 PM

That thing is wicked cool! I had a sectioned 67 camaro, wish I had never sold it

CAL 58 GMC · 07-15-2006, 11:47 AM

Hey porterbult, I seen your truck in this months Classic Trucks mag. COOL!

PBFAB.COM · 07-15-2006, 07:50 PM

Thanks CAL 58! I am still smiling from ear to ear!

dwcsr · 07-15-2006, 09:28 PM

I would be to. What a validation of your work. Congratulations.

Are you chopping the top on this 56? (I Hope) if you do post some pics of it

*72CSTC5* · 07-16-2006, 12:23 AM

I said it before and I will say it again you do extremely nice work. How many guys do you have working for you?

PBFAB.COM · 07-16-2006, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

I said it before and I will say it again you do extremely nice work. How many guys do you have working for you?

Myself, my dad, and one more full-time guy (a 19 year old prodigy). Sometimes it feels like a three ring circus! I have had a few more at times, but I am extremely picky and ended up re-doing things and hence wasting time and money.

PBFAB.COM · 07-16-2006, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dwcsr

I would be to. What a validation of your work. Congratulations.

Are you chopping the top on this 56? (I Hope) if you do post some pics of it

Thanks dwcsr! I would like to see it get chopped 1.5"-2". I don't know if the customer wants to or not... I am hoping that when it's all put together and in a solid primer he will see that it needs to lose a little height. If we chop it, I will definitely post pics.

milehightoyz · 09-17-2006, 05:59 PM

looks killer, how many inches were taken out?

PBFAB.COM · 10-13-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by milehightoyz

looks killer, how many inches were taken out?

We removed 3.5". (Sorry for being a month late with the response... don't know how I missed the question??????)

caino59 · 10-14-2006, 12:22 PM

that is going to be SICK.

was looking over your website portbuilt NICE WORK

and honest, i didnt copy off you on the rounded corners of that 55 - but my doors are done just like that - but i think the 4 headlights and the chop top should set it apart ;oP

i gotta get my scanner hooked up

CAL 58 GMC · 10-14-2006, 01:03 PM

Hey porterbuilt, Any updated picture's? You know how were all a bunch of picture junkies!

06-24-2006, 11:55 PM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Sectioned 56 Here's some pics of a truck we're putting together. I had posted some pics of it under the "in progress 55" thread, and some people wanted more. Attached Images

06-25-2006, 02:16 AM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Sectioned 56 that came out well. I'd like to see what ever you have on this one. Are you leaving the door handles on as a anti theft device.

06-25-2006, 07:41 AM	#3
Igotachevyor2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL. Posts: 1,295	Re: Sectioned 56 lookin goood __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

06-25-2006, 10:26 AM	#4
bronx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: norway Posts: 46	Re: Sectioned 56 Nice! What kind of hinges do you use on the doors? __________________ -57 GMC stepside -79 Bronco xlt -69 Opel Admiral -76 Opel commodore

06-25-2006, 04:47 PM	#5
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Sectioned 56 I am not sure if the handles will stay or go, I think it would be cool to leave them on and make it where the button on the handle actuates the door popper. The hinges are from autoloc, I was pleased with how they work (the instructions were pathetic).

06-25-2006, 06:33 PM	#6
Igotachevyor2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL. Posts: 1,295	Re: Sectioned 56 i like the looks of the rear suspension should ride/handle well __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

06-25-2006, 06:48 PM	#7
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Sectioned 56 Put the handel on the front of the door. Did you tack the doors in place and then do the hinges?

06-25-2006, 07:19 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Sectioned 56 I love that thing Can't wait to see more. What's that... an effy in the background!!!

06-25-2006, 07:51 PM	#9
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: Sectioned 56 Man that 56 is awesome. is that the wheel and tire combo they are gonna run? What size are the wheels and tires? Last edited by AesC10s; 06-25-2006 at 11:48 PM.

07-14-2006, 06:26 PM	#14
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Sectioned 56 Hey, I'm a chevy guy, but I love all old classic American Steel if they are clean and nice. That looks like a hell of a Ford in the background. The 56 is what can I say after all its a Chevy

07-14-2006, 07:59 PM	#15
farmtruckIII 71 GMC 454/TH400 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Blue Mound TX Posts: 214	Re: Sectioned 56 That thing is wicked cool! I had a sectioned 67 camaro, wish I had never sold it __________________ "The bigger you are the harder you fall, the farther you walk the longer you crawl."

07-15-2006, 11:47 AM	#16
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Sectioned 56 Hey porterbult, I seen your truck in this months Classic Trucks mag. COOL! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 07-15-2006 at 11:48 AM.

07-15-2006, 07:50 PM	#17
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Sectioned 56 Thanks CAL 58! I am still smiling from ear to ear!

07-15-2006, 09:28 PM	#18
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: Sectioned 56 I would be to. What a validation of your work. Congratulations. Are you chopping the top on this 56? (I Hope) if you do post some pics of it Last edited by dwcsr; 07-15-2006 at 09:30 PM.

07-16-2006, 12:23 AM	#19
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Sectioned 56 I said it before and I will say it again you do extremely nice work. How many guys do you have working for you?



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09-17-2006, 05:59 PM	#22
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: Sectioned 56 looks killer, how many inches were taken out?

10-14-2006, 12:22 PM	#24
caino59 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 46	Re: Sectioned 56 that is going to be SICK. was looking over your website portbuilt NICE WORK and honest, i didnt copy off you on the rounded corners of that 55 - but my doors are done just like that - but i think the 4 headlights and the chop top should set it apart ;oP i gotta get my scanner hooked up

10-14-2006, 01:03 PM	#25
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Sectioned 56 Hey porterbuilt, Any updated picture's? You know how were all a bunch of picture junkies! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

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