Porterbuilt's trip to Dallas
 

Looks like I will be heading out to the Dallas Goodguy's show the beginning of October. I was originally making the trip to deliver a chassis in the area. Since then word has gotten around that I will be be there, and now I have several Dropmember orders to bring along as well. If you've been waiting to purchase one, nows your chance to save $150 on shipping. There's still room in the trailer.

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Can't wait to see you there, I wish I could wait to save the shipping, but what would be the fun in that, I wan't this thing yesterday.

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You know I'll be there! :metal:

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Hmmmm, Dallas.... I may have to fly down for that one!

Carter

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Hhmmmmm . . . ...... What's the cut-off time? Can I think about this for a day? I have to decide C10 vs. C4 Dropmember.

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Why can't you come to Goodguy's Nashville? Are you too good to hang out with us?

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I don't think I'll make it.

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What about Goodguys Kansas City this weekend?

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You wanna load my CrewCab up and bring it back with you to finish? :D

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I think I would need a bigger trailer!:hm:

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Make a move dude....:cool:
Looking forward to seeing ya there Nathan.

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You've been "thinking about it" for a year already... don't see how another day could hurt any!:lol:

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Get a C4, everybody is doing it man...:cool:

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Tough crowd.

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I say call Nathan, give him your credit card number. Then see what comes in the mail. Dont see how you can go wrong with that.

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It's tough Love Scot now $h!t or get off the pot! Remember Tough Love.....

We'll all do that group hug thing when Nathan and Dino get to Dallas!

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:confused:

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:gay:

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If you only knew . . ......

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OK now im really not going

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Jealous!

Well did you decide on the dropmember?

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Waiting to hear from another board member as I still need to measure for accessory clearance (you know.... the current set-up clears the stock steering; just not sure if it will clear a R&P).

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Scoti, knowing how... uh.... cost conscience you are, quit sweating bullets and go with the C-10 set up.....:)

Think of the money your saving on shipping and you can't pass this deal up.

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C'mon down dude, I missed you last year.Scoti is buying lunch on Sunday...:hm:

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Oh, your stalling........;)

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I made a call tonight..... just waiting to hear back from him. Boardmember MeanGreen70 has the BBC/Dropmember C10 set-up & I can measure off of his stuff if he will be available.

Wise advice wise-one....

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C'mon Scot, everyone's doing it...








(Sorry, couldn't resist... :))

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;)
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If you buy it now you can have it in before the cedit card statement comes and you won't feel so bad. You just go out to the garge and feel better.

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I live in a cash only world so that's not the issue.

My current 'fabricated' big-block accessory set-up works within the stock frame rails & w/stock steering linkage. It was low cost (owner modified steel brackets) & it's functional. I was considering the C4 Dropmember (to help offset the BBC's weight); but one that use's a custom manual R&P (C4 R&P's are power only).

What I don't want to happen is that I purchase a $1K+ Dropmember set up for a custom R&P only to find it won't work w/my current accessory layout which causes me to have to use a different accessory set-up (most likely FrontRunner or TruTrac ++$$)..... which means power steering..... which means another custom R&P (for power steering).

Add up the cost involved & it escalates quickly..... real quick. So, it would be wise for me to verify everything will co-exist prior to purchase.

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Is there that big a weight savings with the C4? I'm asking cause I don't know and I like truck parts on trucks.
Scoti do you have pics of your set-up?

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From reading the threads, there was about a 10lb difference in the Dropmembers themselves (my guess: because the way the lower control arms mount are different C10 vs. C4).

The biggest difference is the alum control arms (I would bet that all 4 Vette arms equal close to one lower steel C10 arm) & the aluminum spindles.

Difference between a steel head SBC & an aluminum head BBC = 150lbs????

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You are absolutely killing me! You are by far the hardest working guy I know so for the love of God why don’t you reward yourself with something like this or a TruTrac?

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You know with all the dropmembers, backhalves and complete frames that Nathan and Dino are bringing to Dallas for Goodguys I was thinking maybe we could all pitch in and give them a few green backs to help on that gas bill.....it's almost a 16 hour drive one way..... So what do ya'll think? if you have any more ideals please PM me.....

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Got through to MeanGreen70 & I'm heading over to his place tonight to take some measurements :) .

I'll donate to the cause.

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Little off the subject, but when is Goodguys in Dallas. I would really enjoy checking that out. Thanks

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Hey Dino might have called shotgun already, but since I'm going to be stuck in the back seat, sitting, bit@#, there's no way I'm pitching in for gas. I'll probably be stuck with the job of cleaning the windshield, and pumping the gas to cover my ride there, and back hopefully.

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Clint, you coming to Big D?

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Now we are bringing two trucks. I am going to tow the greenmonster. Plenty of room for drop members

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Man, I wish I had the money right now, but it's going to have to wait until Income tax time. Hopefully I'll be able to make the show and at least get to meet some more members, and maybe even talk Dino into giving me a test ride in the Green Monster.