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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: South Jordan, UT
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Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
After more than 13 years of owning this truck, I'm finally getting serious about building it. I started this thing when I was 16 and nearly had it running a few years back when I decided to tear it apart and start over. After doing a lot of research and saving my pennies, I finally pulled the trigger on a ton of Porterbuilt parts. I don't expect to be done for a while but I figured I would start my own build thread. I hope you guys like it.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Front frame horns were bent so I decided to replace them rather than try to straighten them ![]() ![]() ![]() That's it for now but hopefully in a few more weeks, I will have some more updates to post. Last edited by Pinky6872; 12-08-2015 at 06:12 PM. |
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Nice start! I'll be following this build.
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
While I'm in the posting mood, I went to SEMA last week and here's some of the C10's I took pictures of.
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
The headlights you asked about are JW Speaker 8700 evolutions. Super bright led's.
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
I like the build so far, seeing the pics of parts in mockup will help me to as it looks very similar to mine.. You are a ahead of me by a couple weeks..
I'm curious to the overall theme you are looking to do
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
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- CPP Big Brake Kit Front & Rear - Built 6.0l w/4l80e trans (maybe a turbo in the future) - 20" front wheels / 22" rear wheels - Smooth firewall |
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Looking forward to your progress....Looks like a great start.
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Excellent start to what looks like an amazing build. That porter built stuff is just incredible.
I cant wait to get my hands on some of those parts when I do my build. Please share as many pics of the frame build as you can. They will be a huge help to me and most builds these days. Thank You Ulysses |
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Good list of parts. I wish Porterbuilt had made the fram stiffener/trailing arm crossmember, when I was building my frame. Quality piece!
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Small update on the project. I got the control arms powder coated and love the way they came out. The color is Mystic Black. I started finish welding the new front end on and so far, so good. I also decided I wanted to weld on a lot of the PB stuff rather then bolt it on, so the front shock mounts are welded in place.
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
great build so far!
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Nice start so far. Watching.
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Nice project, putting a pile of PB parts under mine too!
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Hey guys, I started installing the notches for the rack and pinion. I trimmed them down almost an inch to get rid of the overhang. I plan on grinding the outside welds flush so they don't look welded in. I stole the idea from toocrazy and his awesome 69 slammed, 22"/24" bbc shaved clean build
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
I haven't got as much done on the truck lately as I'd like but at least I made a little progress.
I got both rack notches welded in and started grinding down the welds smooth. ![]() I also started filling some of the holes in the frame. It's going to take forever to fill all these holes in. ![]() ![]() I also got the rear notches fully bolted in so I was finally able to start cutting out the old frame. ![]() |
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Finally got the old frame sections cut out and flush with the step notches. I also cut the back sections off the frame in preparation for the new body drop rear sections.
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Great progress that pb stuff is awesome
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Thanks man, it's coming together nicely. Having quality parts to work with makes it easier too.
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Front crossmember and airbag mounts are bolted in place for good. I had to do a little massaging to get everything to fit up correctly but nothing major.
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Looks great!
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
WOW nice build!
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Thanks Guys!
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Made a little bit more progress. I copied "mooseknuckles" and made the front frame sections match.
Started by cutting out the old section on the passenger side. ![]() Then I cut the drivers side down to be able to make a template. ![]() Cut out a piece from an old crossmember and welded it in. ![]() Got it all ground down and I think it looks pretty good. It took about 3 hours from start to finish. ![]() |
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
Nice man! I'll be following.
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Re: Pink's 68/72 - Dropmember Equipped Build
looks good!
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