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Pro Performance · 09-27-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BUILT2LAYFRAME

sick build! I cannot wait to see it out at good guys.

Thanks, and see you out there!

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Originally Posted by 7wolf

looks great. that's just about the same suspension set up i'd like to do, when i get my truck...

The Porterbuilt suspension is really nice, and is the way to go.

Z10 · 09-29-2014, 01:02 PM

Looking great Travis!

Pro Performance · 09-29-2014, 02:05 PM

Thanks!

You going to the Dallas show?

68basket · 09-29-2014, 04:36 PM

following along. Looking good!

boonedogs72 · 09-30-2014, 06:52 PM

when do we get to see the new wheels???

duallyjams · 09-30-2014, 07:18 PM

I really like the gauge pack.

**youngrodder** · 09-30-2014, 09:53 PM

Looking really good Travis....

Marc

Pro Performance · 09-30-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 68basket

following along. Looking good!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by boonedogs72

when do we get to see the new wheels???

Very soon. We got them just in time to put them on for the show, and went into the trailer. When we take it out for the show display, I will update with some pictures. I wanted to go a little wider in the back, but think once the back fender is covering half the tire

, it will be good.

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

I really like the gauge pack.

Thanks... Dakota Digital does a really nice job on the gauges and love the look of the black alloy on this particular cluster.

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Looking really good Travis....

Marc

Thanks Marc... also, on a side note, I am checking up on your order to see if there is any news.

Jer64 · 10-02-2014, 11:31 PM

great work Travis! the VHX gauges look awesome, can't wait to get mine installed and hooked up!

Pro Performance · 10-05-2014, 07:36 AM

Thanks!

Pro Performance · 10-05-2014, 10:33 PM

Here is a picture of the new wheels, which are Hot Rods by Boyd Smoothie II's.

Bigd426 · 10-06-2014, 01:51 PM

Saw your truck yesterday at the show. Looks awesome! Was going to try and see if you had a gas tank with you but you looked super busy.

Bennett68C10 · 10-06-2014, 03:29 PM

Love the wheels

Modges'66 · 10-06-2014, 09:13 PM

Travis,
Those are very cool wheels, but somehow I pictured you for more of a Billet/Machined/Custom style of wheel!
I thought that you would be more of a Boze, Schott type of guy...Something a little more edgy!
Don't get me wrong, those are sweet, but not how I how I had visioned your pick on wheels for this! (truly not trying to sound sarcastic)
What size(s) did you go with?
They almost look like the same size on all four corners....
That would be cool because you could rotate!
This is truly turning out to be such an awesome build!

Pro Performance · 10-07-2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigd426

Saw your truck yesterday at the show. Looks awesome! Was going to try and see if you had a gas tank with you but you looked super busy.

Sorry I missed you at the show. If Saturday, it will sometimes get like that.

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Love the wheels

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Modges'66

Travis,
Those are very cool wheels, but somehow I pictured you for more of a Billet/Machined/Custom style of wheel!
I thought that you would be more of a Boze, Schott type of guy...Something a little more edgy!
Don't get me wrong, those are sweet, but not how I how I had visioned your pick on wheels for this! (truly not trying to sound sarcastic)
What size(s) did you go with?
They almost look like the same size on all four corners....
That would be cool because you could rotate!
This is truly turning out to be such an awesome build!

You are right, and I am usually that guy, but budget just didn't allow to go with that type of wheel. I really wanted the original design we picked, but the back space availability due to the dish wheel, just wouldn't work with the truck laying on the ground. These are all 8.5's around, but slightly staggered backspace. We had to bring in the wheels and go narrower to clear the reveal in the bedside, since it would hit when aired out, otherwise a 10" would have worked.

On my own '84, I am going to do something different.... whenever that is. lol

Thanks for the good words, and we will hopefully be dropping the engine in next weekend.

**youngrodder** · 10-07-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Performance

Thanks

Thanks Marc... also, on a side note, I am checking up on your order to see if there is any news.

Thanks Travis I appreciate it. I like the wheels. They are like the ones on my 48.

Marc

Pro Performance · 10-13-2014, 11:49 AM

Here are some progress pictures from the weekend. Got the bed risers made, and we ended up attaching the compressor, tank, VU4 & E-level computer to it. I don't have a picture of everything attached, but will try and upload some later.

Sick5 · 10-13-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Performance

Here are some progress pictures from the weekend. Got the bed risers made, and we ended up attaching the compressor, tank, VU4 & E-level computer to it. I don't have a picture of everything attached, but will try and upload some later.

I like them bed rails out of diamond plate. Good idea.
you running wood for the bed?

**lolife99** · 10-13-2014, 12:32 PM

Really like the bed floor risers,...

ChuckDriver · 10-13-2014, 03:20 PM

The risers are cool!

**nlped** · 10-13-2014, 03:25 PM

Riser's are simple, but very cool... May have to steel this idea

Pro Performance · 10-13-2014, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sick5

I like them bed rails out of diamond plate. Good idea.
you running wood for the bed?

Thanks! We are going to be running a wood bed. The diamond plate rails were on the truck when we got it, so we just left them. Was going to take them off, but might leave them to be a little different.

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Really like the bed floor risers,...

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

The risers are cool!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by nlped

Riser's are simple, but very cool... May have to steel this idea

Steal away... below is a picture of how the compressors and tank were mounted. I will try and grab some better pictures. We still have a lot of wiring to clean up and route.

Bhelton · 10-14-2014, 08:41 PM

Simple and clean, I like it Travis!

**youngrodder** · 10-14-2014, 10:56 PM

Looks great Travis....

Marc

Pro Performance · 10-15-2014, 12:39 AM

Thanks guys!

We will be running the Porterbuilt hood hinges, but really wanted to have a gas assisted setup. I sent the hinges over to Ben @ Alexander Speed (Bhelton) to have him work out the details and make the brackets for me. He made it all work and think they came out pretty nice. We will now have 60-66 gas assisted hood hinges!

I will be picking them up when in Charlotte next week, and can't wait to get them installed.

09-29-2014, 01:02 PM	#127
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Looking great Travis! __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

09-29-2014, 02:05 PM	#128
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Thanks! You going to the Dallas show?

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68basket Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 480	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build following along. Looking good!

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youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,759	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Looking really good Travis.... Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

10-02-2014, 11:31 PM	#134
Jer64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mill Creek Washington Posts: 127	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build great work Travis! the VHX gauges look awesome, can't wait to get mine installed and hooked up! __________________ My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587028

10-05-2014, 07:36 AM	#135
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Thanks!

10-05-2014, 10:33 PM	#136
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Here is a picture of the new wheels, which are Hot Rods by Boyd Smoothie II's.

10-06-2014, 01:51 PM	#137
Bigd426 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 62	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Saw your truck yesterday at the show. Looks awesome! Was going to try and see if you had a gas tank with you but you looked super busy.

10-06-2014, 03:29 PM	#138
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Love the wheels __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

10-06-2014, 09:13 PM	#139
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Travis, Those are very cool wheels, but somehow I pictured you for more of a Billet/Machined/Custom style of wheel! I thought that you would be more of a Boze, Schott type of guy...Something a little more edgy! Don't get me wrong, those are sweet, but not how I how I had visioned your pick on wheels for this! (truly not trying to sound sarcastic) What size(s) did you go with? They almost look like the same size on all four corners.... That would be cool because you could rotate! This is truly turning out to be such an awesome build! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

10-13-2014, 11:49 AM	#142
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Here are some progress pictures from the weekend. Got the bed risers made, and we ended up attaching the compressor, tank, VU4 & E-level computer to it. I don't have a picture of everything attached, but will try and upload some later.

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10-13-2014, 03:25 PM	#146
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Riser's are simple, but very cool... May have to steel this idea __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

10-14-2014, 08:41 PM	#148
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Simple and clean, I like it Travis!

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youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,759	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Looks great Travis.... Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

10-15-2014, 12:39 AM	#150
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: 63 C10 SWB Dropmember Build Thanks guys! We will be running the Porterbuilt hood hinges, but really wanted to have a gas assisted setup. I sent the hinges over to Ben @ Alexander Speed (Bhelton) to have him work out the details and make the brackets for me. He made it all work and think they came out pretty nice. We will now have 60-66 gas assisted hood hinges! I will be picking them up when in Charlotte next week, and can't wait to get them installed.

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