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PrerunnerRob · 05-12-2011, 10:54 PM

Hey guys,
After the demise of my crewcab project, I picked up a 1964 GMC Carryall. Plan is to take all of the components from the crew, swap everything in that I can, and get it driving by the end of Summer. Dropmember is swapped in, and now I'm looking for a rear setup that will lay frame with minimal interior intrusion. I do realize that there will be a giant notch in the middle of the rear area, but I'm trying to keep the floor height at a minimum in front of that. I checked with Quality Air Ride to see if their kit wishbone super lift setup would work, but they have stopped making it. I talked to Porterbuilt, he makes awesome stuff, and just cant spend that much at the moment. Anyone here done a two link on the outside of the frame? Or anybody have any suggestions I might have overlooked?

Thanks!

PrerunnerRob · 05-12-2011, 10:55 PM

More pics

PBFAB.COM · 05-12-2011, 11:31 PM

Looks awesome Rob! Sorry to hear about the crewcab... but this will be an awesome project as well!

Nate

PrerunnerRob · 05-12-2011, 11:45 PM

It's kind of rusty, pretty rough, but has character. Character costs lots of money to enhance.

creep · 05-13-2011, 11:55 AM

That's gonna be sweet! Check out KP Components, they may have a rear set-up you could use.

gostranger · 05-13-2011, 12:04 PM

looks awesome! there are a bunch of subs showing up also some good refrences to look up for ideas!!keep up the pictures!!!

**Clyde65** · 05-13-2011, 12:12 PM

sorry I was not paying attention, what happened to your crew cab project?

Nice start on your carry all too!

PrerunnerRob · 05-13-2011, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

sorry I was not paying attention, what happened to your crew cab project?

Nice start on your carry all too!

Crew cab got cut into pieces, snapped the frame loading it onto my trailer. It just wasnt fun anymore.

Dinos63 · 05-14-2011, 11:00 AM

glad your back kat!! nice sub

64shortc10 · 05-14-2011, 04:21 PM

Prerunner,

Sorry to hear about the crewcab! Cool burban though! I say leave the rust and run that b!-ch! You should buy a Porterbuilt weld in notch. And home made 2 link out of 2x2 with the bags on the out side of the frame with a trac bar. That should be under $500.00 keep it going and the pics coming!
Tony from Norcal
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PrerunnerRob · 05-16-2011, 11:35 PM

A few more pics, got the engine and tranny in, had to cut a recess in the firewall to make it fit. Its weird since I had no clearance issues with my '63, but the engine seemed like it was recessed back further this time. Oh well, it should not be all that obvious once its complete!

gostranger · 05-17-2011, 07:04 AM

looking good!!!!

PrerunnerRob · 05-24-2011, 11:52 PM

Rear trailing arm setup coming from Porterbuilt, and body's coming off the frame. This is quickly becoming more of a project then I wanted, but oh well! Doing it once and doing it right!

gostranger · 05-25-2011, 06:26 AM

that sub is going to be very nice!!! youwill be happy with the porterbuilt stuff!!!

PrerunnerRob · 05-25-2011, 11:12 PM

I've got Porterbuilts front setup already, very nice!
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c.brown · 06-05-2011, 10:47 AM

nice looking sub i know what you mean by becoming more of a project then expected we just dont know where to stop sometimes

PrerunnerRob · 06-09-2011, 01:13 AM

Porterbuilt rear dropmember arrives Friday! Pictures to follow.

PrerunnerRob · 06-13-2011, 10:11 AM

Here's a few pictures from over weekend, still waiting on a few parts from various vendors to complete the job!

gostranger · 06-13-2011, 02:34 PM

hey thanks for the pictures i am working on the same part of mine how much of the rear part of the floor are you cutting out? keep up on the progress and keep the pics comming thanks

PrerunnerRob · 06-13-2011, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gostranger

hey thanks for the pictures i am working on the same part of mine how much of the rear part of the floor are you cutting out? keep up on the progress and keep the pics comming thanks

I think I'm going to take all the plywood out, and build a steel floor. I will be saving the sliding rails if it can get them out. Going to stop by the metal yard today and see if they have anything in 3/4" box tube.
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PrerunnerRob · 06-14-2011, 01:17 AM

Got my notches in today! A big thank you to Nate from Porterbuilt for giving fantastic customer service, and for making himself available when I have a tech question. The quality of his products is top notch, and it's nice to find someone who genuinely cares for their customers after the sale.

Anyway, here's a few pictures taken after install.

By the way, the notches are taller than they need to be, but I'll save the extra room for something later.

gostranger · 06-14-2011, 06:41 AM

looking awesome!!

PrerunnerRob · 06-20-2011, 01:19 AM

progress!

PrerunnerRob · 07-12-2011, 12:54 AM

More pictures

I also can not begin to express the great level of customer service from Porterbuilt. Any time I have ran into a snag or have a question, Nate is always there to steer me in the right direction.

PrerunnerRob · 07-12-2011, 12:55 AM

more pics

05-12-2011, 10:54 PM	#1
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	'64 GMC Carryall Hey guys, After the demise of my crewcab project, I picked up a 1964 GMC Carryall. Plan is to take all of the components from the crew, swap everything in that I can, and get it driving by the end of Summer. Dropmember is swapped in, and now I'm looking for a rear setup that will lay frame with minimal interior intrusion. I do realize that there will be a giant notch in the middle of the rear area, but I'm trying to keep the floor height at a minimum in front of that. I checked with Quality Air Ride to see if their kit wishbone super lift setup would work, but they have stopped making it. I talked to Porterbuilt, he makes awesome stuff, and just cant spend that much at the moment. Anyone here done a two link on the outside of the frame? Or anybody have any suggestions I might have overlooked? Thanks! Attached Images

05-12-2011, 10:55 PM	#2
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall More pics Attached Images

05-12-2011, 11:31 PM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: '64 GMC Carryall Looks awesome Rob! Sorry to hear about the crewcab... but this will be an awesome project as well! Nate __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

05-12-2011, 11:45 PM	#4
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall It's kind of rusty, pretty rough, but has character. Character costs lots of money to enhance. Attached Images

05-13-2011, 11:55 AM	#5
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: '64 GMC Carryall That's gonna be sweet! Check out KP Components, they may have a rear set-up you could use. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

05-13-2011, 12:04 PM	#6
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: '64 GMC Carryall looks awesome! there are a bunch of subs showing up also some good refrences to look up for ideas!!keep up the pictures!!!

05-13-2011, 12:12 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,540	Re: '64 GMC Carryall sorry I was not paying attention, what happened to your crew cab project? Nice start on your carry all too! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-14-2011, 11:00 AM	#9
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05-14-2011, 04:21 PM	#10
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: '64 GMC Carryall Prerunner, Sorry to hear about the crewcab! Cool burban though! I say leave the rust and run that b!-ch! You should buy a Porterbuilt weld in notch. And home made 2 link out of 2x2 with the bags on the out side of the frame with a trac bar. That should be under $500.00 keep it going and the pics coming! Tony from Norcal Posted via Mobile Device

05-16-2011, 11:35 PM	#11
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall A few more pics, got the engine and tranny in, had to cut a recess in the firewall to make it fit. Its weird since I had no clearance issues with my '63, but the engine seemed like it was recessed back further this time. Oh well, it should not be all that obvious once its complete! Attached Images

05-17-2011, 07:04 AM	#12
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: '64 GMC Carryall looking good!!!!

05-24-2011, 11:52 PM	#13
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall Rear trailing arm setup coming from Porterbuilt, and body's coming off the frame. This is quickly becoming more of a project then I wanted, but oh well! Doing it once and doing it right!

05-25-2011, 06:26 AM	#14
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: '64 GMC Carryall that sub is going to be very nice!!! youwill be happy with the porterbuilt stuff!!!

05-25-2011, 11:12 PM	#15
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall I've got Porterbuilts front setup already, very nice! Posted via Mobile Device

06-05-2011, 10:47 AM	#16
c.brown Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: harrison twp MI Posts: 292	Re: '64 GMC Carryall nice looking sub i know what you mean by becoming more of a project then expected we just dont know where to stop sometimes __________________ 1966 suburban slammed fuel injected 6.2L My build



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06-09-2011, 01:13 AM	#17
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall Porterbuilt rear dropmember arrives Friday! Pictures to follow.

06-13-2011, 10:11 AM	#18
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall Here's a few pictures from over weekend, still waiting on a few parts from various vendors to complete the job! Attached Images

06-13-2011, 02:34 PM	#19
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: '64 GMC Carryall hey thanks for the pictures i am working on the same part of mine how much of the rear part of the floor are you cutting out? keep up on the progress and keep the pics comming thanks

06-14-2011, 01:17 AM	#21
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall Got my notches in today! A big thank you to Nate from Porterbuilt for giving fantastic customer service, and for making himself available when I have a tech question. The quality of his products is top notch, and it's nice to find someone who genuinely cares for their customers after the sale. Anyway, here's a few pictures taken after install. By the way, the notches are taller than they need to be, but I'll save the extra room for something later. Attached Images Last edited by PrerunnerRob; 06-14-2011 at 01:19 AM.

06-14-2011, 06:41 AM	#22
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: '64 GMC Carryall looking awesome!!

06-20-2011, 01:19 AM	#23
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall progress! Attached Images

07-12-2011, 12:54 AM	#24
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall More pictures I also can not begin to express the great level of customer service from Porterbuilt. Any time I have ran into a snag or have a question, Nate is always there to steer me in the right direction. Attached Images

07-12-2011, 12:55 AM	#25
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: '64 GMC Carryall more pics Attached Images

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