Porterbuilt Dropmembers & 22's on my 77 Ebay truck

[1sikchicksc10]

b-e-a-utiful truck.. subscribing! Keep it up!

[crawdadfox]

Do they make 22" snow tires?!

[hot trux]

WOW!! killer! Good job crawdad,but where's the ice chest (cooler) mount??. Looks great man

[WELD4DAYS]

Your truck looks awesome. I have a 77 GMC short bed and I want it to look like that. Nice work!

[SCOTTROD]

WoW!!!! I really like that truck!!!!!!

[dubdeuce80]

damn...i wish i had that kind of mula

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by WELD4DAYS

Your truck looks awesome. I have a 77 GMC short bed and I want it to look like that. Nice work!

Then look no farther than the Porterbuilt dropmember...

[rodstored-72]

crawdad,
i am glad to see that it went to a nice home. if the times were different (economy) i would have bought that before you & did almost the same thing!!! i had forgot that you bought that..... great job!!!, so do i understand right that you pulled out the 6 banger???

rodstored-72

p.s. was the truck in as good of shape as the pics indicated?? also did you find any surprises??? .... if you would not mind sharing... thanks!!

[crawdadfox]

Thanks, it wasn't as nice as the listing would lead you to believe, (thats ebay for ya!) its what i consider a 10 footer. But i was happy with what i paid for it..three grand less than the old bidding. I am amazed how 100% rust free the truck is, people out west dont know how lucky they are! I copped out on the 6 banger (sorry everyone!) i had the small block so i took the easy way. I'm glad you like it and thanks for the kind words from you and everyone else, kind of makes all the busted knuckles worth while!!

[boatpuller]

man,that turned out sweet.two tone's are my favorite.good job man.

[tvblazer78]

Looks killer man!! And I love the wheels, I wish I did 22" now.

[crawdadfox]

Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Looks killer man!! And I love the wheels, I wish I did 22" now.

Thanks alot man! Well i know there would be a long line to take your 20's off your hands..hint.. hint!!

[f.monroe]

Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Thanks, it wasn't as nice as the listing would lead you to believe, (thats ebay for ya!) its what i consider a 10 footer. But i was happy with what i paid for it..three grand less than the old bidding. I am amazed how 100% rust free the truck is, people out west dont know how lucky they are! I copped out on the 6 banger (sorry everyone!) i had the small block so i took the easy way. I'm glad you like it and thanks for the kind words from you and everyone else, kind of makes all the busted knuckles worth while!!

The guy that bought my tan truck had flown out to buy that one and he stated the same about the ebay add and the actual condition . He had actually put a $500 deposit on it and refused the truck when he arrived . The seller wouldnt answer the calls or emails after and he lost his deposit . I am sure that others noticed the same and that is probably why he eventually came down on the price . What plans do you have in mind for the exterior and interior ? The thing looks awesome with the wheels in place . Did you have it shipped or did you go get it yourself ?
Frank

[Painter D]

Truck looks great so far, keep up the good work. Seeing yours makes me wish I had kept my square body SWB.

[crawdadfox]

Frank my plan right now.. is to go with one piece windows, get the bed finished, Vintage a/c and fab some inner wheel wells for the front. As far as exterior it still has its original paint, i have a custom painter that has done graphics on a few bikes for me, that is working on some "shop logo's" for the doors....we will see. I will be putting a white sport bumper out back to match the front ( i was going with chrome f & r) but the white grew on me!! Oh yeah about the front bumper, i pulled it in 1 1/2" to the body...can't believe all the sharp eyes didnt catch that one!! As far as inside, fresh carpet and call it a day. Kind of crazy but i am thinking about moving the cab mounts down about 5/8" - 3/4" to lower it a bit more, even though its laying frame!! I had the same problem back in the 80's with 4x4's and ended up with 17" of lift on my truck! Man looking at what i just listed.... i still got alot to do!!

[lolife99]

Whats your plan for the firewall? Was this an A/C truck?
I assume the 22's kill the chance of keeping the A/C box,... but if it's a non A/C truck,...
Can you save the factory heater core?

[crawdadfox]

Yes it HAD factory a/c, now its got a 22 in its place As hot as it gets down here a/c is a must. They had a member with a super clean step side that posted a few pics of the Vintage setup. It had a clean firewall cover plate and must have put everything inside the cab leaving the firewall flat..just what i need!

[Grande Rojo]

Crap, I just wet myself!!!!!!!!!

That is nice

[Conundrum]

That is one sweet truck!
Basically what I am shooting for with my 74.

[joe231]

sorry it took me a bit to post....
had to clean all the drool out of my keyboard

[gringoloco]

[abebummy26]

Yeah stepside 454's vintage air set up is sweet I've seen that truck in person and its just as nice.

[Slick71]

Man..seeing those pics makes me REALLY want a lowered 2 wheeler!

[1984 swb chevy]

That looks great If you dont mind how about a ballpark figure on the cost of the front and read dropmmber setups with bags.

[crawdadfox]

I have right at $4,000 in the front and rear, minus the air comp. set up. With Porterbuilt running the Xmas special on the front you should get by a little cheaper.