My sons dropmember C10 build

[Bennett68C10]

Really nice looking project you have, top notch parts and love that it is a father/son project.

[CheyenneShop]

Originally Posted by joesbruiser

Thanks. To me in the day and age we are in with all the computer,and gaming systems it is hard for a father and son to find something to have in common much less do and enjoy together. With Tyler being into cars at such an early age i have been blessed to be able to build trucks with him. It gets aggravating at times when he decides he would rather play a game than work on the truck but at least we get some father son time.

Makes this build/protect even that much greater! Have fun with your son on what already looks like a great build.

[aggie91]

I'm tuning i a bit late, but having an ongoing father/son project myself, I really like where you guys are going with this one.

[joesbruiser]

Father son projects are great and I am glad to see that there are others sharing their passion for cars with there kids.
I started on the rear suspension today. And I must say I think everyone should have to grind and drive the crossmember rivets out at least once. Lol

[joesbruiser]

I tackled the steering today. I set it up with the 3 steering joints and the heim joint but really did not like it at all. So I cut down the stock column so the column is just outside the firewall. This let me run 2 joints and a single shaft. It is super smooth and bind free. While I was at it I moved the steering wheel about a 1/2 inch closer to the dash. Once I was happy with where it was at I made a new mount for the column on the inside of the truck.I also cut down the rear notch and welded it into place.
I am very happy with how things are starting to shape up. I will get some pics up tomorrow.

[Splash4195]

Nice Build!

[JD'S 69]

This is going to be good.

[joesbruiser]

Worked on the truck for a little while today putting the rear tube crossmember in and the firewall shave panels. I pushed it out of the shop and took a few pics.

[Rusbuilt]

Man thats looking good!! Nice work!

[joesbruiser]

I am wondering if its low enough?

[Painter D]

Nice work

[Bennett68C10]

Nice job looks great

[joesbruiser]

Today i put in the high hump trans cover and I hope to get the motor and trans test fit by the end of the week.

I am a little stumped on what to do on the coilovers. The rear notches setup perfect for the 5.2 ridetech shock.Ridetech wants 11.75 eye to eye at ride height and that is what I have.
The front is giving me a fit. I have the frame at the front of the cab at about 5.5 or maybe just a hair lower. This gives me about 11 inches eye to eye on the mount. Ride tech says i would have to run there 2.9 travel shock,and its really not enough. They said the 3.6 would be better but i would need to move the upper mount so I get 11.75 eye to eye. what a big pain in the butt. Not sure what to do.

[PBFAB.COM]

Just shoot us a call and I will get you a set of upper hats that have the coil over mount moved up 1" higher. Piece of cake!

Nate

[lolife99]

Quality customer service.^^^

[builtbyKane]

That's why their the best! Awesome build so far btw

[Mr Chevorlet]

That will be nice when done, great job so for, And yea for a father son build.

[joesbruiser]

Porterbuilt has customer service that is second to none. Sounds like they will have new hats on the way sometime next week. I must say i am impressed,I am doing something with their suspension that does not fall into their normal kits and they are making sure that it goes together and works. Most companies would have said that I am trying to do something there product is not intended for and tough luck.
On another note We stuck the motor and trans in tonight. I will get some pics up friday.I know the kit is designed to run a 2 piece drive shaft but I am pretty sure with a small tunnel in the cab and adding a new top to the truck arm crossmember I could run a 1 piece shaft. Its just a little more work.

[Hart_Rod]

Cool project.

[Hduramax]

nice progress, keep up the good work

[joesbruiser]

I went rounds with myself on deciding if I wanted the 2 piece driveshaft or a 1 piece. Today i just took the plasma cutter to the floor so i could not go back and forth any more. While I was doing that my son tossed the P.S. bracket and the stock escalade exhaust manifolds on. I want to run headers but the stock manifolds look to be a very nice piece and fit great.

Anyway a few pics.

[Rusbuilt]

Very nice!

[mooseknuckles]

nice!

[joesbruiser]

I was able to break free a little over the last week or so and mess with the truck.
I raised the lower part of the front frame horns and moved the sway bar up and
Finished up the drive shaft tunnel.
The frame flex on this truck is crazy so i added a little bit of metal underneath and mounted the trans.Oh and I starte fitting a set of rear wheel tubs.






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[Rusbuilt]

That is looking good my friend!