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PRORIDES · 10-13-2008, 02:01 PM

Heres a few pictures of one of my projects that we work on at the shop in all our spare time. I'm kind of new to posting on this forum so take it easy on me. I have a boat load of pictures so if there would be something you would like to see just let me know. It has Nathan Porters Porterbuilt crossmember in it(which I can't say enough about) Our own back half on it, New Goodmark complete floor. 20s & 22s BFGs rubber. It had a new small block built for it but it ended up in c10 addicts 64 somehow. So it may end up with a LS or BB Chevy in it. Thanks for looking guys let me know what you think. I'll be posting more pictures as soon as I put them together.

lyrikz · 10-13-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PRORIDES

Heres a few pictures of one of my projects that we work on at the shop in all our spare time. I'm kind of new to posting on this forum so take it easy on me. I have a boat load of pictures so if there would be something you would like to see just let me know. It has Nathan Porters Porterbuilt crossmember in it(which I can't say enough about) Our own back half on it, New Goodmark complete floor. 20s & 22s BFGs rubber. It had a new small block built for it but it ended up in c10 addicts 64 somehow. So it may end up with a LS or BB Chevy in it. Thanks for looking guys let me know what you think. I'll be posting more pictures as soon as I put them together.

Nice rims. I have the same. ahah.

c10addict · 10-13-2008, 02:15 PM

I think its about time you put that thing on here!! And I think its about time you start working on it again! Thanks for the engine... If you want it back just get that LS or that BBC and we can swap!

PRORIDES · 10-13-2008, 02:18 PM

Can't bet them for the money. I going to put a hubcap over the center & do some powdercoating on them, but the colors are up in the air right now.

revn67 · 10-13-2008, 04:03 PM

definitely a great looking ride already! is that 2x4 for the backhalf? also do u have any pics of where you joined the original frame and ur backhalf? nice project

!!

PRORIDES · 10-13-2008, 04:08 PM

It is 2x4 & I will see what I can dig up or I will take a few for you.Thanks

72BlckButy · 10-13-2008, 04:39 PM

That is a great looking truck... but we need more pics!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-13-2008, 06:15 PM

Sweet looking ride . I do however have one question ...how do you guys get them trucks off the frame jig dissasenble them??

revn67 · 10-13-2008, 07:15 PM

ok cool thanks.....what color paint ya gonna go with, or are you sticking with the blue?

thirdstreettito · 10-13-2008, 07:39 PM

Nice truck!

abadsvt · 10-13-2008, 08:10 PM

Sweet looking truck!!!! Looking forward to seeing some more progress!!!

Josh

ps. Welcome to the forum!

Painter D · 10-13-2008, 08:21 PM

I'm diggin it , looks like it's coming along nicely.

PRORIDES · 10-13-2008, 08:42 PM

I will work on the pictures tomorrow. The truck is a lot further along than it is in the pictures so I will work on getting some newer pics. up on here. As far as gettin it of the jig, we build it so we can roll it over to the 2post lift and lift it by cuttin of the welds on the chassis and picking it up. Colors are out in the air right now. I always have trouble picking my own. I'm thinking Red and maybe even flat clear over the red. But only time and money will tell. Josh you ever think about movin to PA and building Hot Rods for a living. Thanks again guys.

abadsvt · 10-13-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PRORIDES

Josh you ever think about movin to PA and building Hot Rods for a living.

Is that an offer!!

Yeah eventually I would like to do it for a living but worried that once you cross over to that path it would take some of the fun out of it. Do you ever get a little bored when someone comes in for a basic build or mods? Anyways you guys do some BEAUTIFUL work and glad you came over to this forum. There is tons of great people on this site and alot of cool builds.

Josh

Ps. If you have any more build pics of that truck i would love to see them!

PRORIDES · 10-14-2008, 08:21 AM

Josh,
I really like what I see in your work , so yes that would definitely be a offer. It is a big step going from a hobby to a living. I did it for years as a hobby & loved it, but to do it everyday is awesome. For me the small business side of it is kind of a drag but thats what has to pay the bills & keeps the projects moving along. We usually don't do small projects unless its something that is super quick or easy. I have one guy that just does wheels & tires & One guy that just does all the 12 volt stuff, so those two do a lot of in & out jobs. I do a lot of shows & thats where I get my satisfaction from & seeing our customers with smiles when people are blown away by there cars, Its all you could ask for. We build all killer stuff & thats the only way we'll do the projects it has to be what we want it to be. So I never get bored with projects, I just wish we could get them done faster. Thats where someone like yourself comes into play. Someone that has done it as a hobby & understands that when you come home from work or on the weekend you need to get something done so you can keep it rolling, I feel is better than the guy that just got done at school & thinks he's Boyd or Troy or even the attitude that he's better. I been doing it full time for six years now & I love it. I left a good career to this but don't regret I minute.I figure you only live one time & I can build 3 to 5 badass cars a year this way.Its awesome!!

FnLow69 · 10-14-2008, 10:18 AM

looks good, reminds me of mine before i changed directions.

Do you have a website so we can see more of your work?

PRORIDES · 10-14-2008, 10:21 AM

www.goprorides.com

abadsvt · 10-14-2008, 12:10 PM

Here is my favorite two projects. These weren't updated on his website so i figured it would be okay.

abadsvt · 10-14-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PRORIDES

Josh,
I really like what I see in your work , so yes that would definitely be a offer. It is a big step going from a hobby to a living. I did it for years as a hobby & loved it, but to do it everyday is awesome. For me the small business side of it is kind of a drag but thats what has to pay the bills & keeps the projects moving along. We usually don't do small projects unless its something that is super quick or easy. I have one guy that just does wheels & tires & One guy that just does all the 12 volt stuff, so those two do a lot of in & out jobs. I do a lot of shows & thats where I get my satisfaction from & seeing our customers with smiles when people are blown away by there cars, Its all you could ask for. We build all killer stuff & thats the only way we'll do the projects it has to be what we want it to be. So I never get bored with projects, I just wish we could get them done faster. Thats where someone like yourself comes into play. Someone that has done it as a hobby & understands that when you come home from work or on the weekend you need to get something done so you can keep it rolling, I feel is better than the guy that just got done at school & thinks he's Boyd or Troy or even the attitude that he's better. I been doing it full time for six years now & I love it. I left a good career to this but don't regret I minute.I figure you only live one time & I can build 3 to 5 badass cars a year this way.Its awesome!!

Sounds like you got a nice operation going over there. I appreciate the offer and I am flattered that you like my work enough to offer me a job! I am happy doing what i am doing now (Mechanical Contractor) but if anything ever changes i will definately get in touch with you. Waking up every day and building some sick a$$ rides would be a dream come true. Do you ever come over to California for car shows? Would love to see your work in person! Maybe when i get my truck done we can meet up at a show. Talk to you later.

Josh

PRORIDES · 10-14-2008, 01:41 PM

Thanks Josh,
We do travel to California I was at Pleasanton in August. We have a Customer in LA that we are building a bad bad a$$ 54 Buick for(trying to stuff 22,24s under it). Full chassis, BBC,Just crazy, crazy sheet metal work.So I am hoping to have it out there in June. Good Old C10 Addict has seen it while he is at the shop taken spy photos.Again Thanks for posting up the pics for me. What about SEMA are you heading there?

pcorriveau951 · 10-14-2008, 04:23 PM

That vette and chevelle are BAD A$$. sweet work look forward to seeing more pics of the truck

68 short step · 10-14-2008, 05:23 PM

awsome work and welcome to the board

abadsvt · 10-15-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PRORIDES

Thanks Josh,
We do travel to California I was at Pleasanton in August. We have a Customer in LA that we are building a bad bad a$$ 54 Buick for(trying to stuff 22,24s under it). Full chassis, BBC,Just crazy, crazy sheet metal work.So I am hoping to have it out there in June. Good Old C10 Addict has seen it while he is at the shop taken spy photos.Again Thanks for posting up the pics for me. What about SEMA are you heading there?

That buick sounds SICK!!!! Yeah i am hoping to go to sema. There are so many sweet rides going to be there that i know i will kick my self if i don't go. Are you going to have a booth or just going to check out all the rides? If i end up going we should meet up! So do i have to hit up C10 addict for these spy pics of this buick or what

! Talk to you later.

Josh

c10addict · 10-15-2008, 07:18 AM

I would show you but then I would have to

you!

Let me see what I can do this weekend!

abadsvt · 10-15-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

i would show you but then i would have to

You!

Let me see what i can do this weekend!

10-13-2008, 02:01 PM	#1
PRORIDES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 59	RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck Heres a few pictures of one of my projects that we work on at the shop in all our spare time. I'm kind of new to posting on this forum so take it easy on me. I have a boat load of pictures so if there would be something you would like to see just let me know. It has Nathan Porters Porterbuilt crossmember in it(which I can't say enough about) Our own back half on it, New Goodmark complete floor. 20s & 22s BFGs rubber. It had a new small block built for it but it ended up in c10 addicts 64 somehow. So it may end up with a LS or BB Chevy in it. Thanks for looking guys let me know what you think. I'll be posting more pictures as soon as I put them together. Attached Images Last edited by PRORIDES; 10-13-2008 at 02:02 PM.

10-13-2008, 02:15 PM	#3
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck I think its about time you put that thing on here!! And I think its about time you start working on it again! Thanks for the engine... If you want it back just get that LS or that BBC and we can swap! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile Last edited by c10addict; 10-13-2008 at 02:16 PM.

10-13-2008, 02:18 PM	#4
PRORIDES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 59	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck Can't bet them for the money. I going to put a hubcap over the center & do some powdercoating on them, but the colors are up in the air right now.

10-13-2008, 04:03 PM	#5
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck definitely a great looking ride already! is that 2x4 for the backhalf? also do u have any pics of where you joined the original frame and ur backhalf? nice project!! __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

10-13-2008, 04:08 PM	#6
PRORIDES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 59	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck It is 2x4 & I will see what I can dig up or I will take a few for you.Thanks

10-13-2008, 04:39 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck That is a great looking truck... but we need more pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-13-2008, 06:15 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck Sweet looking ride . I do however have one question ...how do you guys get them trucks off the frame jig dissasenble them?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-13-2008, 07:15 PM	#9
revn67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: east longmeadow, MA Posts: 540	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck ok cool thanks.....what color paint ya gonna go with, or are you sticking with the blue? __________________ 67 small windowed,shortbed,fleetside, sbc 327, th350,12 bolt :under the knife: 71 cab for sale in parts classifieds! 2004 black chevy 1500 "finish your beer, theres sober kids in india!"

10-13-2008, 07:39 PM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck Nice truck! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

10-13-2008, 08:10 PM	#11
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck Sweet looking truck!!!! Looking forward to seeing some more progress!!! Josh ps. Welcome to the forum! __________________ (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

10-13-2008, 08:21 PM	#12
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck I'm diggin it , looks like it's coming along nicely. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

10-13-2008, 08:42 PM	#13
PRORIDES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 59	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck I will work on the pictures tomorrow. The truck is a lot further along than it is in the pictures so I will work on getting some newer pics. up on here. As far as gettin it of the jig, we build it so we can roll it over to the 2post lift and lift it by cuttin of the welds on the chassis and picking it up. Colors are out in the air right now. I always have trouble picking my own. I'm thinking Red and maybe even flat clear over the red. But only time and money will tell. Josh you ever think about movin to PA and building Hot Rods for a living. Thanks again guys.

10-14-2008, 08:21 AM	#15
PRORIDES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 59	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck Josh, I really like what I see in your work , so yes that would definitely be a offer. It is a big step going from a hobby to a living. I did it for years as a hobby & loved it, but to do it everyday is awesome. For me the small business side of it is kind of a drag but thats what has to pay the bills & keeps the projects moving along. We usually don't do small projects unless its something that is super quick or easy. I have one guy that just does wheels & tires & One guy that just does all the 12 volt stuff, so those two do a lot of in & out jobs. I do a lot of shows & thats where I get my satisfaction from & seeing our customers with smiles when people are blown away by there cars, Its all you could ask for. We build all killer stuff & thats the only way we'll do the projects it has to be what we want it to be. So I never get bored with projects, I just wish we could get them done faster. Thats where someone like yourself comes into play. Someone that has done it as a hobby & understands that when you come home from work or on the weekend you need to get something done so you can keep it rolling, I feel is better than the guy that just got done at school & thinks he's Boyd or Troy or even the attitude that he's better. I been doing it full time for six years now & I love it. I left a good career to this but don't regret I minute.I figure you only live one time & I can build 3 to 5 badass cars a year this way.Its awesome!!

10-14-2008, 10:18 AM	#16
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck looks good, reminds me of mine before i changed directions. Do you have a website so we can see more of your work? __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

10-14-2008, 10:21 AM	#17
PRORIDES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 59	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck www.goprorides.com __________________ 64 C10 Dropmember.... Sold 79 C10 Dropmember 97 Dually Airride (Shop Truck)



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10-14-2008, 12:10 PM	#18
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck Here is my favorite two projects. These weren't updated on his website so i figured it would be okay. Attached Images __________________ (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 Last edited by abadsvt; 10-14-2008 at 12:15 PM.

10-14-2008, 01:41 PM	#20
PRORIDES Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Area Posts: 59	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck Thanks Josh, We do travel to California I was at Pleasanton in August. We have a Customer in LA that we are building a bad bad a$$ 54 Buick for(trying to stuff 22,24s under it). Full chassis, BBC,Just crazy, crazy sheet metal work.So I am hoping to have it out there in June. Good Old C10 Addict has seen it while he is at the shop taken spy photos.Again Thanks for posting up the pics for me. What about SEMA are you heading there? __________________ 64 C10 Dropmember.... Sold 79 C10 Dropmember 97 Dually Airride (Shop Truck)

10-14-2008, 04:23 PM	#21
pcorriveau951 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 147	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck That vette and chevelle are BAD A$$. sweet work look forward to seeing more pics of the truck

10-14-2008, 05:23 PM	#22
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck awsome work and welcome to the board Last edited by 68 short step; 10-14-2008 at 05:23 PM.

10-15-2008, 07:18 AM	#24
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: RPM/PRORIDES 68 shop truck I would show you but then I would have to you! Let me see what I can do this weekend! __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

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