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Old 11-06-2019, 12:14 AM   #1
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If grasshoppers had machine guns the birds wouldn’t mess with them.

In January I purchased this beauty from a gentleman in Oklahoma. It didn’t stay together for long. I immediately started ripping this thing down to the bone. I had a vision for this truck since the day my dad let me drive his 69 when I was 15 years old. I felt I should keep a record of the process and what better way than here with peers that have a passion for the same thing! Here’s the progress so far. Please feel free to voice your opinions and or constructive criticism. I’m all ears!
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Old 11-06-2019, 01:10 AM   #2
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Re: If grasshoppers had machine guns the birds wouldn’t mess with them.

Interesting. If grasshoppers had red and yellow stripes, the birds wouldn't mess with 'em, either, 'cause they'd be poison, like Amazon tree frogs. Cool truck!
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Old 11-06-2019, 01:24 AM   #3
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First was tear down!
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Old 11-06-2019, 01:36 AM   #4
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.... and more tear down.
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Old 11-06-2019, 01:48 AM   #5
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Re: If grasshoppers had machine guns the birds wouldn’t mess with them.

Next came the fun stuff. I wanted a short bed so I decided to cut the frame down. I cut 12" from the center and 8" from the rear. With a little welding help from a buddy, I think we got this thing pretty solid!
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Old 11-06-2019, 01:49 AM   #6
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Sorry for the sideways pictures. I will learn this interwebs thing one day.
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Old 11-06-2019, 02:59 AM   #7
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Re: If grasshoppers had machine guns the birds wouldn’t mess with them.

After dipping my toes in the chassis cutting pool. I decided to learn how to swim. Yup, I decided to step notch the rear. I get a little ballsy when it comes to what I think I am capable of. But hey, a wise man once said, "If your gonna get into some ****. You might as well get it all over you."
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Old 11-06-2019, 03:19 AM   #8
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A few more shots of the step notches and boxed the frame a little bit. Shortly after coming to a stopping point the rear axle showed up. Went with a narrowed 9", eaton true trac 35 spline, 389 gear. Plan on putting a built 4L80E in front of it.
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Old 11-06-2019, 03:28 AM   #9
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While working on the chassis I ran into a little treasure. A 400 sbc setting in storage container of my friends father. 100 bucks later she was in the bed of the truck on the way to the machine shop. Local guy named Kim Barr can build a mean one!
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Old 11-06-2019, 03:37 AM   #10
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I know alot of yall are probably saying "LS THE WORLD!" but the sbc has that sentimental value from my teenage years while driving my fathers 69. With that being said, the ol' sbc wasnt about to be no driving miss daisy engine. With the expertise of Kim and a little pocket change she's larging and chargin like Katlyn Jenner before the nut cuttin Here are a few pics of what she looks like now.
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Old 11-06-2019, 03:48 AM   #11
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Took a break on the rear end and moved up front when the Porterbuilt dropmember came in. Cant say enough good things about the Porterbuilt guys. Took care of me and didnt mind droppin some knowledge on a newbie such as myself. Oh did I mention, this is my first frame off/custom build? This forum has helped tremendously!!!! I am still learning things daily from here. THANKS TO ALL THE AWESOME PEOPLE ON HERE!!! Anyway back to the front end. This was not a task I wanted to try to tackle so I was more than happy to dig deep for some quality craftsmanship from Porterbuilt. Here's a couple pics.
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Old 11-06-2019, 06:57 AM   #12
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Re: If grasshoppers had machine guns the birds wouldn’t mess with them.

Nice project! That will be a mean truck when you’re done
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Old 11-06-2019, 09:18 AM   #13
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Re: If grasshoppers had machine guns the birds wouldn’t mess with them.

hey looks good. Do you have the engine specs?
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Old 11-06-2019, 09:34 AM   #14
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Re: If grasshoppers had machine guns the birds wouldn’t mess with them.

Good progress. That looks nice. That is an interesting rear bumper on the truck.
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Old 11-06-2019, 09:48 AM   #15
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Re: If grasshoppers had machine guns the birds wouldn’t mess with them.

Looks like fun, the right tools and space make all the difference in the world.... and Ill play.

If frogs had wings they wouldn't bump there arses when they hopped...
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Old 11-06-2019, 10:22 AM   #16
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Old 11-06-2019, 11:26 AM   #17
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Re: If grasshoppers had machine guns the birds wouldn’t mess with them.

Welcome aboard neighbor. For a custom truck I believe you are doing it right! Thems some right purdy welds there. How about a side shot to show us your wheels? Keep the pics a comin' man!
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Old 11-06-2019, 02:07 PM   #18
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Haha. I like the poisonous spin you did there. Thanks.
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Old 11-06-2019, 02:23 PM   #19
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hey looks good. Do you have the engine specs?
Engine is stroked 3.75 and bored .040 to make it a 422. 598tq / 595hp

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Old 11-06-2019, 02:38 PM   #20
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Looks like fun, the right tools and space make all the difference in the world.... and Ill play.

If frogs had wings they wouldn't bump there arses when they hopped...
Haha! Learned a new one with the frog quote, thanks! As far as tools and space, I’ve found there’s never enough. Lol. Doing everything out of my “2 car” garage. Let’s just say I’m a Tetris master by now. Lol
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Welcome aboard neighbor. For a custom truck I believe you are doing it right! Thems some right purdy welds there. How about a side shot to show us your wheels? Keep the pics a comin' man!
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Thank your, sir! I appreciate the welcome. I plan on posting more pics of the process until I catch up to where I am now. Gonna try to get those up tonight.
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Old 11-06-2019, 02:45 PM   #22
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Good progress. That looks nice. That is an interesting rear bumper on the truck.
Thank you, sir! Man, that bumper was SOLID too! Still have it hanging around. Kinda like it. Lol
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Old 11-06-2019, 03:05 PM   #23
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Re: If grasshoppers had machine guns the birds wouldn’t mess with them.

I had Kim Barr build me a big block for my 72 and ended up selling it 10 years later and just now getting back to doing something with the 72.
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Old 11-06-2019, 03:14 PM   #24
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Thank your, sir! I appreciate the welcome. I plan on posting more pics of the process until I catch up to where I am now. Gonna try to get those up tonight.

Looking forward to the pictures. Great thread.
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Old 11-06-2019, 07:44 PM   #25
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I had Kim Barr build me a big block for my 72 and ended up selling it 10 years later and just now getting back to doing something with the 72.
Kim really knows his stuff. Glad your finally getting back around to it. Good luck!
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