"Blue" gets an update... PB style. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GraybealGarage · 05-31-2011, 06:30 PM

Well I figured its about time to get this thread going... Long story short, I have owned this truck since I was 15, and exactly 15 years later it is due for a rebuild. I restored this truck originally in 1998, and it has undergone a few changes since then, different motors/wheels, added air ride, etc.

Time for a real update... At this point I may/may not repaint it, as the paint is showing signs of being 13 years old, and I would give it a 6.5/10. Quality Driver. Here is the list of the mods being done and a few terrible pics of the truck before and where I am at now... about a month into the work...

List of Updates:

Dropmembers front and rear
6.0 LQ getting a bigger cam/LS2 intake
4l60e/yank 3600 in place of th350
KORE3 14"/13" C5 Brakes
Rushforth Rated-X's 20/22 or 22's brushed center polished outer
New Air managment
Smooth/repaint Firewall
New interior

Pics...

GraybealGarage · 05-31-2011, 06:34 PM

More pics... Have the rear done, and the rear is narrowed 2" per side. Also got a rendering from Jason Rushforth!

kyull67 · 05-31-2011, 06:42 PM

Nice! Looking forward to your progress..

n2billet · 05-31-2011, 06:54 PM

Great looking project and a nice sanitary garage!

black_sheep454 · 05-31-2011, 09:45 PM

Dang, looked good before, but gonna look great now.
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68chevyLQ4 · 05-31-2011, 10:28 PM

Yeah I liked it as is but going to be sweet when done.. subscribed

jwalk · 05-31-2011, 11:06 PM

Nice build and I agree very clean garage!
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1stchevy · 06-01-2011, 04:36 PM

Can't wait to see the finished product.

PBFAB.COM · 06-01-2011, 04:56 PM

Looks awesome Jason! Can't wait to see the grin on your face when your rolling around in that beauty!

GraybealGarage · 06-02-2011, 02:55 PM

Hey thanks nate! I am really excited about this rebuild to the truck. Hopefully will have it driving by end of august. That is the goal.

I got the front dropmember installed, and I am working to get the firewall finished and painted. Trying to decide on color for the firewall. Go blue again, or go satin black that would complement the frame/suspension/motor very similar to what DSE does with their builds. It is a color that I actually got from N2Billet that you see on hazel. Thoughts everyone?

Also, as if anyone doesnt know, but shout out to nate at porterbuilt, your products are awesome, and go together extremely well! Cant say enough!

Will try and get some pics up of the front tomorrow or this weekend.

Jason

**67cheby** · 06-03-2011, 05:51 PM

hmmmm.....boy i think some SLOSH TUBZ....would look good in that engine compartment

**67cheby** · 06-03-2011, 05:53 PM

by the way BEAUTIFUL truck and my opinion is blue on the firewall

70c10stepside · 06-03-2011, 05:56 PM

I love that blue, whats blue is that?? Looks great!

GraybealGarage · 06-03-2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

hmmmm.....boy i think some SLOSH TUBZ....would look good in that engine compartment

Oh I have been keeping an eye on your build!!

GraybealGarage · 06-03-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70c10stepside

I love that blue, whats blue is that?? Looks great!

I am really not sure. Painted it in 98, and I want to say it was a *gasp* ford taurus blue, but not sure which year it was.

**67cheby** · 06-03-2011, 06:16 PM

LOL...well the build part of it has kinda stopped but the SLOSH TUBZ part is full speed ahead hopefully we will be selling sets in a few short weeks !!

70c10stepside · 06-03-2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GraybealGarage

I am really not sure. Painted it in 98, and I want to say it was a *gasp* ford taurus blue, but not sure which year it was.

Ohh, I have been thinking about painting my 70 c10 red or orange.. I really like that blue though.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-03-2011, 08:52 PM

Great way to update an already nice looking ride..

jasonhall · 06-04-2011, 04:19 PM

Very cool truck! cant wait to see more!

GraybealGarage · 09-07-2012, 12:25 PM

Finally an update... It has been a while. It's amazing how life can get in the way, got married, took a few trips, and now have a new one on the way!

Anyways, I am back at work on the truck and trying to get it done so I can enjoy it!

As of right now, I have the Frame and PB parts all done and it is under the truck again. The firewall was smoothed and painted as well. The motor and tranny are in, and the brakes from Kore3 are on and plumbed. Fuel system is in and plumbed as well. Wheels and tires are ordered and expected in the next month or so and it will be great to be rolling again!

The motor was completely reshened up even though it only had 30K miles on it, but now has new rings/bearings/oil pump/timing/ etc. LS2 intake was added along with custom spec'd cam. Should run really well, as the stock 6.0with smaller cam ran very good.

I am in the process of getting all the body back together and crossing to-do's off the list. Still have lots to go but here are some new pics with more to follow. Going to try and keep this a little more updated!

Jason

**67cheby** · 09-07-2012, 01:30 PM

Looking GREAT !

**lolife99** · 09-07-2012, 01:41 PM

Very nice!

GraybealGarage · 09-27-2012, 11:20 AM

Some new Rushforths show'd up! Getting mounted today and should be sitting on wheels for the first time in 18 months!

chapster · 09-27-2012, 12:14 PM

Nice wheels, what are the dimensions?
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GraybealGarage · 09-27-2012, 01:38 PM

20x8.5 5.25" BS front
22x10 4" BS Rear (my rear is narrowed 2"/side)

05-31-2011, 06:30 PM	#1
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	"Blue" gets an update... PB style. Well I figured its about time to get this thread going... Long story short, I have owned this truck since I was 15, and exactly 15 years later it is due for a rebuild. I restored this truck originally in 1998, and it has undergone a few changes since then, different motors/wheels, added air ride, etc. Time for a real update... At this point I may/may not repaint it, as the paint is showing signs of being 13 years old, and I would give it a 6.5/10. Quality Driver. Here is the list of the mods being done and a few terrible pics of the truck before and where I am at now... about a month into the work... List of Updates: Dropmembers front and rear 6.0 LQ getting a bigger cam/LS2 intake 4l60e/yank 3600 in place of th350 KORE3 14"/13" C5 Brakes Rushforth Rated-X's 20/22 or 22's brushed center polished outer New Air managment Smooth/repaint Firewall New interior Pics... Attached Images __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329 Last edited by GraybealGarage; 09-07-2012 at 12:11 PM.

05-31-2011, 06:34 PM	#2
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. More pics... Have the rear done, and the rear is narrowed 2" per side. Also got a rendering from Jason Rushforth! Attached Images __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329

05-31-2011, 06:42 PM	#3
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Nice! Looking forward to your progress.. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

05-31-2011, 06:54 PM	#4
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Great looking project and a nice sanitary garage! __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

05-31-2011, 09:45 PM	#5
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Dang, looked good before, but gonna look great now. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

05-31-2011, 10:28 PM	#6
68chevyLQ4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California Posts: 126	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Yeah I liked it as is but going to be sweet when done.. subscribed __________________ 68 Chevy C-10. swb fleetside. 6.0 4L80E swap. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460877 Last edited by 68chevyLQ4; 05-31-2011 at 10:28 PM.

05-31-2011, 11:06 PM	#7
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Nice build and I agree very clean garage! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949

06-01-2011, 04:36 PM	#8
1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Can't wait to see the finished product.

06-01-2011, 04:56 PM	#9
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Looks awesome Jason! Can't wait to see the grin on your face when your rolling around in that beauty! __________________ 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!

06-02-2011, 02:55 PM	#10
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Hey thanks nate! I am really excited about this rebuild to the truck. Hopefully will have it driving by end of august. That is the goal. I got the front dropmember installed, and I am working to get the firewall finished and painted. Trying to decide on color for the firewall. Go blue again, or go satin black that would complement the frame/suspension/motor very similar to what DSE does with their builds. It is a color that I actually got from N2Billet that you see on hazel. Thoughts everyone? Also, as if anyone doesnt know, but shout out to nate at porterbuilt, your products are awesome, and go together extremely well! Cant say enough! Will try and get some pics up of the front tomorrow or this weekend. Jason __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329

06-03-2011, 05:51 PM	#11
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. hmmmm.....boy i think some SLOSH TUBZ....would look good in that engine compartment __________________ 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

06-03-2011, 05:53 PM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. by the way BEAUTIFUL truck and my opinion is blue on the firewall __________________ 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

06-03-2011, 05:56 PM	#13
70c10stepside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Taylorsville, Georgia Posts: 482	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. I love that blue, whats blue is that?? Looks great!

06-03-2011, 06:16 PM	#16
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. LOL...well the build part of it has kinda stopped but the SLOSH TUBZ part is full speed ahead hopefully we will be selling sets in a few short weeks !! __________________ 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

06-03-2011, 08:52 PM	#18
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06-04-2011, 04:19 PM	#19
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Very cool truck! cant wait to see more!

09-07-2012, 12:25 PM	#20
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Finally an update... It has been a while. It's amazing how life can get in the way, got married, took a few trips, and now have a new one on the way! Anyways, I am back at work on the truck and trying to get it done so I can enjoy it! As of right now, I have the Frame and PB parts all done and it is under the truck again. The firewall was smoothed and painted as well. The motor and tranny are in, and the brakes from Kore3 are on and plumbed. Fuel system is in and plumbed as well. Wheels and tires are ordered and expected in the next month or so and it will be great to be rolling again! The motor was completely reshened up even though it only had 30K miles on it, but now has new rings/bearings/oil pump/timing/ etc. LS2 intake was added along with custom spec'd cam. Should run really well, as the stock 6.0with smaller cam ran very good. I am in the process of getting all the body back together and crossing to-do's off the list. Still have lots to go but here are some new pics with more to follow. Going to try and keep this a little more updated! Jason Attached Images __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329

09-07-2012, 01:30 PM	#21
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Looking GREAT ! __________________ 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

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09-27-2012, 11:20 AM	#23
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. Some new Rushforths show'd up! Getting mounted today and should be sitting on wheels for the first time in 18 months! __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329

09-27-2012, 12:14 PM	#24
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09-27-2012, 01:38 PM	#25
GraybealGarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 150	Re: "Blue" gets an update... PB style. 20x8.5 5.25" BS front 22x10 4" BS Rear (my rear is narrowed 2"/side) __________________ Jason 1971 SWB currently reconstructing... Dropmembers, 20/22 rushforths... Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467329

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