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Originally Posted by Rednwhitec20
I am fairly new to the site but I bought my first truck last year (1971 c20) dropped a mild built 350 in it and now I plan on air ride and laying frame. I am wanting to do it right but on a budget too as I am 16 and have paid for every thing. Now with a dropmember I plan to go with porterbuilt as it seems the best. I know I have to c-notch the rear and buy an air ride system. With all of that being said what price range would I be in?
Thanks
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I have laid a few trucks out now, And every time I say this someone tries to tell me I'm wrong. but, Im not..lol. it costs about $800-$1000 and inch to lay a truck out correctly. you can obviously find ways to pinch pennies along the way. but it is honestly a very good idea of what a normal person would pay. keep in mind I am talking about 100% finished
there are so many hidden costs involved that people tend to forget about. so let me just go over some of the more major things to think about.
1. removing the body? probably going to need new body mount bushings
2. switching to rack n pinion? you need new hoses for your p/s pump
3. steering shaft doesn't line up? now you need steering joints
4. air management? tons of fittings, pressure switch, air line.
5. valves and switch box
6. need to mount your tank and compressors? better get mounting plates
7. relocating your gas tank? now you need new fuel lines, sending unit
and lets not forget now you also need to do something about the gas cap that
is no longer functional. better shave it? (or just leave it there and save some
bucks)
8. raising the bed floor? might as well get new bedwood. but now your fenders
won't fit, they need to me modded
9. speaking of fenders, you're going to have to remove the front inners, you
could just leave the area open, but to finish the truck completely better get a
set of slosh tubz..
10. gonna switch to 5 lug? new brakes up front, with brakelines since they need
to travel more. rear brake lines will need to be modded for the axle movement
11. going to need to get your driveshaft lengthened or shortened depending on
your set up.
I could keep going and going.... I'm not at all trying to deter you either, I just wanted to make sure you don't take a driver apart until you've got all your ducks in a row.
you are already a head of the game by using porterbuilt. I would also recommend the pb rear kit to save yourself time and headaches. good luck with the build, and get your friends involved to help speed the process!! free labor and good times makes for great memories!!