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Blaz-air · 01-19-2008, 11:08 AM

Dude, have you seen his butt?

FnLow69 · 01-19-2008, 02:00 PM

looks sweet, what do you use to get the fender that smooth?

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FnLow69

looks sweet, what do you use to get the fender that smooth?

I made the marker fillers by taking a sheet of 18ga. that was roughly 12"x12" and rolled it on my english wheel until the contour matched the fender as close as I could get it (didn't take too long, the radius is subtle). I then cut out the filler piece (just big enough to remove the stamped marker recess hole), laid it on the fender over the marker light recess; traced my filler piece, cut-out the marked hole and marker recess, then made sure it all fit tight, fired up the TIG welder and stitched it in, allowing it to cool and using the hammer and dolly to keep it straight. Then I stripped the whole fender with a 36 grit DA, 60 grit DA, and finally an 80 grit DA.

FnLow69 · 01-19-2008, 02:22 PM

600hp that sound a little conservative with twin turbos.

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FnLow69

600hp that sound a little conservative with twin turbos.

Very conservative... with the proper tuning and internal upgrades it could make over 1000hp. I just don't want to spend the extra coin and or brake stuff!!! 600hp is plenty for me!

abadsvt · 01-20-2008, 04:33 AM

Hey Nate how bout some pics of the conv. belair? Is that the one you were wanting to do the c5 drivetrain too?

Josh

kainzien · 01-21-2008, 10:19 AM

Man that truck is gunna be whipass..
please keep the pics comming....

PBFAB.COM · 01-21-2008, 12:39 PM

Spent a couple more hours on the truck today...

Here's some pics of the motor mounts and how they adapt to the LS engine. Also some clearance pics... It is a tight fit around the rack and pinion... but it does clear everything.

PBFAB.COM · 01-21-2008, 12:45 PM

Shaved the pass. side fender (didn't have the time to strip the paint off it). Also set the core support and hood in place... then pulled out the cut-off wheel and sliced the hood apart. I will be sliding the whole skin back around 2 inches and then I will pie-cut it a small amount, and then lay the front edge back. I always liked the look of the 67-68 hoods... so this one will be sleek with some subtle changes. I will also be changing up the ridge that runs down the hood... and doing something that flows with my dash idea. Hopefully we'll see that take shape in the next few weeks.

PBFAB.COM · 01-21-2008, 12:46 PM

a few more of the hood... and a pair of T4's and their counterparts on the ground.

babyblueoval · 01-21-2008, 12:51 PM

A busy Saturday..

Looks very cool. I can't wait to see the hood.

Of course I can't wait to see my truck with it's '68 hood either.

pcorriveau951 · 01-21-2008, 12:53 PM

quick question for you, hopefully you didnt already answer in previous thread, what is the size of your front wheels and tires and also the backspacing? thank you and great work really like your dropmembers and looking forward to seeing your rear dropmemeber. keep up the great work.

Slmd92DIME · 01-21-2008, 02:36 PM

Looks awesome. Cant wait to see some finished pics of the hood.

texanidiot25 · 01-21-2008, 02:43 PM

Twin turbo? Whaoh nelly, this truck is going to scream.

atp · 01-21-2008, 10:49 PM

Thanks for the pics of the mounts and clearance. Now you know why i called you when i installed mine...that baby is close! Will you use the same tranny crossmember that you sent me?

PBFAB.COM · 01-22-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by atp

Thanks for the pics of the mounts and clearance. Now you know why i called you when i installed mine...that baby is close! Will you use the same tranny crossmember that you sent me?

Yes...but I have a different tranny in the truck (T56)...and I had to flip the crossmember over.

slimbailess · 01-22-2008, 08:56 AM

looking like fun nate... so...hows the big block dropmember coming? need a sub to use for setup on the dropmember bb and boltin rear notch? i'm only a 16 hour drive away...haha

BigShoe24 · 01-23-2008, 10:48 AM

Hey Nathan, How long can you get away with leaving the fenders in bare metal? I started striping the paint off my cab and was going to leave them "bare", but wasn't sure how long before the rust. Could you get away with spraying a little clear coat, or epoxy primer? Thanks, Truck looks Great as Always.

PBFAB.COM · 01-23-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BigShoe24

Hey Nathan, How long can you get away with leaving the fenders in bare metal? I started striping the paint off my cab and was going to leave them "bare", but wasn't sure how long before the rust. Could you get away with spraying a little clear coat, or epoxy primer? Thanks, Truck looks Great as Always.

It's pretty dry out here so they can go for a while (sometimes!). I just make sure I wipe them down with wax and grease remover when I am done working on it. I like the bare metal look, so I won't spray em with epoxy until I have to!

gringoloco · 01-23-2008, 12:09 PM

Get w/ Kevin(Rokcrln). He uses some stuff that is supposed to keep it from rusting for a looong time. He left his tube frame bare for like 2 years or something

like that...

BigShoe24 · 01-23-2008, 12:31 PM

Thanks for the help, I love the bare metal, and just wanted to keep it like that until it's time for the body shop.

PBFAB.COM · 01-23-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BigShoe24

Thanks for the help, I love the bare metal, and just wanted to keep it like that until it's time for the body shop.

I also make sure I don't touch the metal with my bare hands... and yell at anyone else that does!

You'd be amazed at how many people can't resist touching something shiny!

SCOTI · 01-23-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I also make sure I don't touch the metal with my bare hands... and yell at anyone else that does!

You'd be amazed at how many people can't resist touching something shiny!

I did my wheel-tubs (mini-tubs) & they're still in bare steel here in DFW (in the garage). I wipe them down w/some denatured alcohol & keep them closer to the house end of the garage vs. the door end. Worked so far (since November). It's too cold/humid for now.

custom72c20 · 01-24-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BigShoe24

Thanks for the help, I love the bare metal, and just wanted to keep it like that until it's time for the body shop.

couldn't you also spray WD40 on a rag and wipe down the fender too keep the moisture off and if you have to do any work on it, just spray some brake cleaner on a rag and wipe the WD40 off. I don't know if that will work, but it just popped in my head.

64shortc10 · 01-24-2008, 03:19 PM

Nate,

This is your personal truck? Sweet! Its looking good. Have you installed the rear Dropmember kit yet? I would love to see pics of the finished rear setup!
This might be a stupid question but why use all the corvette gear on the front and not go independent on the rear? Just curious

As fast as your selling Dropmembers I would have thought all you would be doing is working on your own ride? Keep up the good work. Later

Tony from Norcal

01-19-2008, 11:08 AM	#1
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01-19-2008, 02:00 PM	#2
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01-19-2008, 02:22 PM	#4
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01-20-2008, 04:33 AM	#6
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Hey Nate how bout some pics of the conv. belair? Is that the one you were wanting to do the c5 drivetrain too? Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

01-21-2008, 10:19 AM	#7
kainzien Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 93	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Man that truck is gunna be whipass.. please keep the pics comming.... __________________ Chickenhouse chopshop 81 rcsb chevy bagged LS1/4l60E(under the knife) 94 ecswb L92 headed LQ9/ 4l80E(waiting to go under the knife) 78 rcsb chevy LQ4/4L80E

01-21-2008, 12:39 PM	#8
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Spent a couple more hours on the truck today... Here's some pics of the motor mounts and how they adapt to the LS engine. Also some clearance pics... It is a tight fit around the rack and pinion... but it does clear everything. Attached Images __________________ 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!

01-21-2008, 12:45 PM	#9
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Shaved the pass. side fender (didn't have the time to strip the paint off it). Also set the core support and hood in place... then pulled out the cut-off wheel and sliced the hood apart. I will be sliding the whole skin back around 2 inches and then I will pie-cut it a small amount, and then lay the front edge back. I always liked the look of the 67-68 hoods... so this one will be sleek with some subtle changes. I will also be changing up the ridge that runs down the hood... and doing something that flows with my dash idea. Hopefully we'll see that take shape in the next few weeks. Attached Images __________________ 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!

01-21-2008, 12:46 PM	#10
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt 69 a few more of the hood... and a pair of T4's and their counterparts on the ground. Attached Images __________________ 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!

01-21-2008, 12:51 PM	#11
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Porterbuilt 69 A busy Saturday.. Looks very cool. I can't wait to see the hood. Of course I can't wait to see my truck with it's '68 hood either. __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver Last edited by babyblueoval; 01-21-2008 at 12:59 PM.

01-21-2008, 12:53 PM	#12
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: Porterbuilt 69 quick question for you, hopefully you didnt already answer in previous thread, what is the size of your front wheels and tires and also the backspacing? thank you and great work really like your dropmembers and looking forward to seeing your rear dropmemeber. keep up the great work.

01-21-2008, 02:36 PM	#13
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Looks awesome. Cant wait to see some finished pics of the hood.

01-21-2008, 02:43 PM	#14
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Twin turbo? Whaoh nelly, this truck is going to scream.

01-21-2008, 10:49 PM	#15
atp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Inman, SC Posts: 1,108	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Thanks for the pics of the mounts and clearance. Now you know why i called you when i installed mine...that baby is close! Will you use the same tranny crossmember that you sent me?

01-22-2008, 08:56 AM	#17
slimbailess Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Haltom City,TX Posts: 127	Re: Porterbuilt 69 looking like fun nate... so...hows the big block dropmember coming? need a sub to use for setup on the dropmember bb and boltin rear notch? i'm only a 16 hour drive away...haha

01-23-2008, 10:48 AM	#18
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Hey Nathan, How long can you get away with leaving the fenders in bare metal? I started striping the paint off my cab and was going to leave them "bare", but wasn't sure how long before the rust. Could you get away with spraying a little clear coat, or epoxy primer? Thanks, Truck looks Great as Always.



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01-23-2008, 12:31 PM	#21
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Thanks for the help, I love the bare metal, and just wanted to keep it like that until it's time for the body shop.

01-24-2008, 03:19 PM	#25
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: Porterbuilt 69 Nate, This is your personal truck? Sweet! Its looking good. Have you installed the rear Dropmember kit yet? I would love to see pics of the finished rear setup! This might be a stupid question but why use all the corvette gear on the front and not go independent on the rear? Just curious As fast as your selling Dropmembers I would have thought all you would be doing is working on your own ride? Keep up the good work. Later Tony from Norcal

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