"Blue" gets an update... PB style.
 

Well I figured its about time to get this thread going... Long story short, I have owned this truck since I was 15, and exactly 15 years later it is due for a rebuild. I restored this truck originally in 1998, and it has undergone a few changes since then, different motors/wheels, added air ride, etc.

Time for a real update... At this point I may/may not repaint it, as the paint is showing signs of being 13 years old, and I would give it a 6.5/10. Quality Driver. Here is the list of the mods being done and a few terrible pics of the truck before and where I am at now... about a month into the work...

List of Updates:

Dropmembers front and rear
6.0 LQ getting a bigger cam/LS2 intake
4l60e/yank 3600 in place of th350
KORE3 14"/13" C5 Brakes
Rushforth Rated-X's 20/22 or 22's brushed center polished outer
New Air managment
Smooth/repaint Firewall
New interior

Pics...

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More pics... Have the rear done, and the rear is narrowed 2" per side. Also got a rendering from Jason Rushforth!

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Nice! Looking forward to your progress..

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Great looking project and a nice sanitary garage!

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Dang, looked good before, but gonna look great now.
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Yeah I liked it as is but going to be sweet when done.. subscribed

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Nice build and I agree very clean garage!
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Can't wait to see the finished product.

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Looks awesome Jason! Can't wait to see the grin on your face when your rolling around in that beauty! :)

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Hey thanks nate! I am really excited about this rebuild to the truck. Hopefully will have it driving by end of august. That is the goal.

I got the front dropmember installed, and I am working to get the firewall finished and painted. Trying to decide on color for the firewall. Go blue again, or go satin black that would complement the frame/suspension/motor very similar to what DSE does with their builds. It is a color that I actually got from N2Billet that you see on hazel. Thoughts everyone?

Also, as if anyone doesnt know, but shout out to nate at porterbuilt, your products are awesome, and go together extremely well! Cant say enough!

Will try and get some pics up of the front tomorrow or this weekend.

Jason

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hmmmm.....boy i think some SLOSH TUBZ....would look good in that engine compartment

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by the way BEAUTIFUL truck and my opinion is blue on the firewall

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I love that blue, whats blue is that?? Looks great!

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Oh I have been keeping an eye on your build!!

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I am really not sure. Painted it in 98, and I want to say it was a *gasp* ford taurus blue, but not sure which year it was.

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LOL...well the build part of it has kinda stopped but the SLOSH TUBZ part is full speed ahead hopefully we will be selling sets in a few short weeks !!

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Ohh, I have been thinking about painting my 70 c10 red or orange.. I really like that blue though.

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Great way to update an already nice looking ride..

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Very cool truck! cant wait to see more!

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Finally an update... It has been a while. It's amazing how life can get in the way, got married, took a few trips, and now have a new one on the way!

Anyways, I am back at work on the truck and trying to get it done so I can enjoy it!

As of right now, I have the Frame and PB parts all done and it is under the truck again. The firewall was smoothed and painted as well. The motor and tranny are in, and the brakes from Kore3 are on and plumbed. Fuel system is in and plumbed as well. Wheels and tires are ordered and expected in the next month or so and it will be great to be rolling again!

The motor was completely reshened up even though it only had 30K miles on it, but now has new rings/bearings/oil pump/timing/ etc. LS2 intake was added along with custom spec'd cam. Should run really well, as the stock 6.0with smaller cam ran very good.

I am in the process of getting all the body back together and crossing to-do's off the list. Still have lots to go but here are some new pics with more to follow. Going to try and keep this a little more updated!

Jason

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Looking GREAT !

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Very nice!

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Some new Rushforths show'd up! Getting mounted today and should be sitting on wheels for the first time in 18 months!

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/...ps20d82fed.jpg

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Nice wheels, what are the dimensions?
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20x8.5 5.25" BS front
22x10 4" BS Rear (my rear is narrowed 2"/side)

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Little update... Starting to look like a truck...

Still have lots to do but making progress. Will get more pictures when I get them off my camera!

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/...psecc4c17b.jpg

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It's scary getting the truck up on those stands isn't it?

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gorgeous truck you have, gonna be quite the ride in the end!!!

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Ain't nothing to it, but to do it. :smoke:

Congrats on the life changes too, btw.

Just crazy nice.
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Yes it can be... But working on it is so much nicer.

Thanks for looking!

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Very nice!!

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What a nice clean setup! Good work, cant wait to see a video of this when she is done.

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Very nice
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Saaawwweeeeeett!!!!!!!

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Looking great!! Stance looks killer !! Only one way to do it...
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time for some updates !

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That is one sweet looking truck!

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Wow! How did I miss this?

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I don't know how I missed this either. Beautiful truck.

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Don't know how I missed this either! Great rebuild! I've also had mine since I was 15. Love the wheels and you can't go wrong with the LS!