Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
After more than 13 years of owning this truck, I'm finally getting serious about building it. I started this thing when I was 16 and nearly had it running a few years back when I decided to tear it apart and start over. After doing a lot of research and saving my pennies, I finally pulled the trigger on a ton of Porterbuilt parts. I don't expect to be done for a while but I figured I would start my own build thread. I hope you guys like it.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...482b889e15f90c https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...44&oe=5516BC5A https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...2c251c63839ba0 https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...35&oe=5517CACE https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...57&oe=54EA4F50 https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...7f6b76ffa71476 https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...791d62e963db85 https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...4e&oe=54DFA4AB https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...96c6b389bc358a Front frame horns were bent so I decided to replace them rather than try to straighten them https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...ec&oe=54E5EB2C https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...b12d339ca5aec7 https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...8ea40dbfe318ef That's it for now but hopefully in a few more weeks, I will have some more updates to post. |
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Nice start! I'll be following this build.
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While I'm in the posting mood, I went to SEMA last week and here's some of the C10's I took pictures of.
https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...ee&oe=54E3D3BC https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...a47d70b9f7675f https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.n...d6a527fc1fb1e2 https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...65&oe=54ED109F https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.n...4113f99c403b88 Does anyone know what kind of headlights these are? https://scontent-a-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...54&oe=54E682AA I've seen this truck a few times now and I'm blown away at the quality everytime. Awesome build! https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/...f6&oe=54E8944E |
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The headlights you asked about are JW Speaker 8700 evolutions. Super bright led's.
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I like the build so far, seeing the pics of parts in mockup will help me to as it looks very similar to mine.. You are a ahead of me by a couple weeks..
I'm curious to the overall theme you are looking to do |
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Looking forward to your progress....Looks like a great start.
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- CPP Big Brake Kit Front & Rear - Built 6.0l w/4l80e trans (maybe a turbo in the future) - 20" front wheels / 22" rear wheels - Smooth firewall |
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Excellent start to what looks like an amazing build. That porter built stuff is just incredible.
I cant wait to get my hands on some of those parts when I do my build. Please share as many pics of the frame build as you can. They will be a huge help to me and most builds these days. Thank You Ulysses |
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Good list of parts. I wish Porterbuilt had made the fram stiffener/trailing arm crossmember, when I was building my frame. Quality piece!
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Small update on the project. I got the control arms powder coated and love the way they came out. The color is Mystic Black. I started finish welding the new front end on and so far, so good. I also decided I wanted to weld on a lot of the PB stuff rather then bolt it on, so the front shock mounts are welded in place.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...7489f98507f036 https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...f3&oe=54DAA63A https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...453d74781636f1 https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/...52&oe=551D4284 |
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great build so far!
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Nice start so far. Watching.
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Nice project, putting a pile of PB parts under mine too!
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Hey guys, I started installing the notches for the rack and pinion. I trimmed them down almost an inch to get rid of the overhang. I plan on grinding the outside welds flush so they don't look welded in. I stole the idea from toocrazy and his awesome 69 slammed, 22"/24" bbc shaved clean build
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.n...b4ec9ab4e1764b I've also been practicing my welding and it's starting to pay off. https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.n...0bde49fa902c52 |
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I haven't got as much done on the truck lately as I'd like but at least I made a little progress.
I got both rack notches welded in and started grinding down the welds smooth. https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...c2&oe=55436E28 I also started filling some of the holes in the frame. It's going to take forever to fill all these holes in. https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...ca&oe=550264CA https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...ba&oe=553D32F9 I also got the rear notches fully bolted in so I was finally able to start cutting out the old frame. https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/...c9&oe=553FB80A |
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Finally got the old frame sections cut out and flush with the step notches. I also cut the back sections off the frame in preparation for the new body drop rear sections.
https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/...b4&oe=54F91A8B http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1537.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1538.jpg |
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Rear body drop brackets and crossmember almost completely installed
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Great progress that pb stuff is awesome
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Front crossmember and airbag mounts are bolted in place for good. I had to do a little massaging to get everything to fit up correctly but nothing major.
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Looks great!
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WOW nice build!
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Made a little bit more progress. I copied "mooseknuckles" and made the front frame sections match.
Started by cutting out the old section on the passenger side. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1578.jpg Then I cut the drivers side down to be able to make a template. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1577.jpg Cut out a piece from an old crossmember and welded it in. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1581.jpg Got it all ground down and I think it looks pretty good. It took about 3 hours from start to finish. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1584.jpg |
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Nice man! I'll be following.
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looks good!
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I decided to modify the frame stiffener mounting. I removed the PBFab boxing plates and replaced them with CPP boxing plates. They fit the frame extremely tight and are longer than the PBFab ones. They will be welded in and all the bolt holes filled. I still haven't decided if I am going to bolt the stiffener or weld it in place. What do you guys think? Would there be any reason that I need to remove it in the future? http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1590.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1591.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1592.jpg I also started installing the front body drop mounts but I don't have any pictures of that. Hopefully I can make some good progress this weekend and post a few updates. |
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Looks good. I'd weld it in...I hope my frame doesn't have all those holes...
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I got the front body drop mounts and crossmember installed. I still have a few more bolts to install but it's pretty much complete.
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I call for welding it in. The only thing I don't like about all the bolt in aftermarket members is that it looks like a hardware store puked on your frame.
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Nice progress,I'm gonna jump onboard and follow along. You've got all the PB parts that I plan to order so hopefully I can pick up a few tips and tricks along the way.
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Only a minor update for today. I worked on filling more of the holes in the frame. I haven't ground them down smooth yet but they are slowly getting filled. http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1602.jpg |
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Count me in as well. Nice work so far.
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The swiss cheese look wasn't working for me. I think this looks a lot better.
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Much better!
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Nice work! I'm in
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More welding and grinding. The top of the front boxing plates are welded in and smoothed out. Got the new rear frame boxing plates tacked in place. I also decided to weld in the stiffener. It's just tacked in place for now but will soon be fully welded in.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1613.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1616.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1617.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1618.jpg http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j8...y/IMG_1615.jpg |
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Very nice! Can I ask where you got the boxing plates?
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