Yes... it's a truck!

[Porterbuilt]

Well, I figured since things were starting to come together on the truck I would post up an intro. It's a 69 C-10 with a pro-touring vibe. I will update the progress in the "project updates" forum once things start progressing more. We had Carter Hickman Designs do the rendering for us (we are fortunate enough to work with Carter frequently).

Plans for the build include a Dropmember C4 (it's a bolt-in crossmember that allows you to use C4 components on the C-10 chassis), a C4 back-half, air ride at all 4, LS1, six-speed, and some minor smoothing and body mods.

[XcYZ]

That looks sick. Hell yeah. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[race-rodz]

that crossmemeber is kewl, are you building those for sale by chance?

[Porterbuilt]

I do build them for sale... I have a couple different variations. I was hoping to sign up as a "vendor" before I discussed my products too much and violated any rules. I looked for a link but couldn't find one. Sent off an e-mail to somebody.

[ProdigyCustoms]

The truck is sinister, we need more pics. The crossmember looks fantastic. Almost look machine welded.

[mark smith]

wow, I have a 70 chevy shortbed fleet side that im thinking about selling to buy my 16 year old son a car.Ive been trying to tell him with some work this could be a nice truck.cant wait to show him these pics.cross member looks like a work of art.

[Ummgawa]

Somebody has been doing a lot of welding and has gotten very good at it. Wow.

[kennyd]

all i can say is WOW

[Musclerodz]

Porterbuilt is on another board I am on and his dropmember front K member for trucks is very popular. This one looks more like my style and should be sick!

Mikw

[jy211]

rendering looks awesome...:thumbsup:

[BlazerSpeed]

ahhh nothing better than a Porsche hunter that can double as a parts hauler!:D The renderings look awesome, I can't wait to see the progress on this one.
-Derek-

[V8TV]

Very nice! What's the plan inside?

[TonyG]

That is KILLER!! I have a 67 short/fleet that I haven't even began to think about..lol. Love the black on black and the stance is perfect (flat on the ground..lol).

[Mick Mc]

I've got a 67 short step side, when can I buy a cross member?
How much?
Delivery time?
Paypal?
Which motor can I use?


Mick

[novanutcase]

I've got a 67 short step side, when can I buy a cross member?
How much?
Delivery time?
Paypal?
Which motor can I use?


Mick

I'm also interested in the crossmember for a 68-69-70 C-10!:thumbsup:

Same questions as above!:D

John

[Jr]

Here is some reading for ya:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=212001

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=201898

[Diognes56]

Both the rendering and the cross member = :drool: :drool: . That is going to be one nice truck.

David

[andrewmp6]

get the crossmember from his site http://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com/home.php

[Porterbuilt]

Thanks for all the interest, and all the compliments on the work. I am waiting to get set-up as a "vendor" before I list pricing and such here on the forum. Hopefully it won't too much longer.

I should have some good progress pics to post up in the next couple weeks. I have been getting ready for the Dallas Goodguy's show coming up in a wek-and-a-half, so time has been limited to say the least.

As for the inside, it will be a pretty "simple" design. The dash will be smoothed and keep it's factory feel, except for the instrument cluster... it will be extended out to create a "pod" and add some depth to the dash. It will also have a console that flows between bucket seats and flows into the rear of the cab and around the seat backs.

Here are a few more pics... some of the "other pieces" of the kit, and then a couple of one installed in a 72 Blazer with a GENIII motor.

[customcam]

wow awsome work PB
Are Those machine welds? just awsome :thumbsup:

[Porterbuilt]

wow awsome work PB
Are Those machine welds? just awsome :thumbsup:


Thanks for the kind words on the welds... All Dropmembers are fully welded by yours truly. I am too picky to let anybody else weld up my products... gonna have to surrender it up someday, seems like all I have been doing lately is welding these things up!

[race-rodz]

i have been on the fence with my crew cab shortwide project goin big, or low....this isnt helping, especially since i have a C4 frontend sittin on a pallet.:(

maybe i should just put together another 67-72 crew cab so i can use this stuff

[DVierstra]

Yeah!! The truck is bitchin!! Er, uh, radical!! Okay...it's really SICK!!

I really like that most of it is black with slight accents of chrome...just right!

[andrewmp6]

will you be offering a bolt in rear kit too to match the front.and what about the tranny crossmember.

[syborg tt]

I Hate you, I hate you, I hate you

Kenny since your already subscribed to this thread. You need to look for a blazer for me.


I'm liking this alot

[CarterHickmanDesigns]

Marty, I DARE YOU TO DO A BLAZER! DARE YOU, I SAY! I think you know that I have just a few ideas for the blazers. I really like working with Nathan and his projects. The dude can weld!

Carter

[syborg tt]

Marty, I DARE YOU TO DO A BLAZER! DARE YOU, I SAY! I think you know that I have just a few ideas for the blazers. I really like working with Nathan and his projects. The dude can weld!

Carter

Did i mention that i really don't like you either

[Diognes56]

Did i mention that i really don't like you either

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

David

[bucks69]

Blasted!!!! Now I got to start looking for trucks too.... Thanks a lot man....LOL

[dave96dcm]

Ditto, now I need a truck, I have always loved the c-10's now they are that much better. Now for a question they you probably didn't hear on other sites, how wide can you go?

[Porterbuilt]

I Hate you, I hate you, I hate you

Kenny since your already subscribed to this thread. You need to look for a blazer for me.


I'm liking this alot


Something like this...:D

[syborg tt]

Something like this...:D


Yep that would be cool - Now you just need to add some mountain bikes on the back for me.

[kennyd]

I Hate you, I hate you, I hate you

Kenny since your already subscribed to this thread. You need to look for a blazer for me.


I'm liking this alot


no problem

[tjbruning]

Holy.... Sick!!!

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=8765&d=1190351074

:hail: :bow: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[roddr1968]

man I wish I hadn't sold my 68 short bed




:lateral: :woot:

[Jay's67SS]

Damn that's sick! I love those trucks, I had a 68 C/20 a few years ago. Since it was a long box I didn't want to put too much money in it. I'd love to have a short box project again one day. Truck is looking hot! :cheers:

[1970cuda]

any updates on any of the projects?