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PBFAB.COM · 09-22-2006, 11:11 PM

Here's some pics of a Dropmember install in Dino63's 66 pickup. The rear-end will be running a triangulated four-link and Shockwaves... 22's and be laying frame to match the front.

PBFAB.COM · 09-22-2006, 11:12 PM

more...

PBFAB.COM · 09-22-2006, 11:13 PM

two more.

jimmydean · 09-23-2006, 12:17 AM

Damn! That's nice! If and when I get the rest of my truck done, I will need to look at that drop member setup for "Daisy".

*Shane* · 09-23-2006, 12:45 AM

mad skillz dude ... mad skillz

SCOTI · 09-23-2006, 01:07 AM

Nathan . . ..... Those tie-rods look different than what I've seen in the other pics. Did you change from the welded heim-ends to something different?

PBFAB.COM · 09-23-2006, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nathan . . ..... Those tie-rods look different than what I've seen in the other pics. Did you change from the welded heim-ends to something different?

They're still heims... heavy-duty 3/4 LH with 5/8 bore. The spindle gets drilled out to 5/8 and a 5/8 grade 8 bolt goes through. The heim is sandwiched between a pair of misalignment bushings. The adapter is 1.25x.120 wall and has tube inserts TIG welded at both ends. The rack is currently missing the jam nuts on the threads... they will get put on before the truck is driving!

SCOTI · 09-23-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

They're still heims... heavy-duty 3/4 LH with 5/8 bore. The spindle gets drilled out to 5/8 and a 5/8 grade 8 bolt goes through. The heim is sandwiched between a pair of misalignment bushings. The adapter is 1.25x.120 wall and has tube inserts TIG welded at both ends. The rack is currently missing the jam nuts on the threads... they will get put on before the truck is driving!

The black paint must have thrown me off. The previous pics were bare metal so it was easier to see the welded inserts @ the end of the rack adapter.

el curioso · 09-23-2006, 08:09 AM

That looks nice.

Alvin · 09-23-2006, 09:05 AM

Oh if money only grew on trees... in my yard.

Nice work!

Frizzle Fry · 09-23-2006, 07:48 PM

What can I say other than...sick!

Slammed66 · 09-23-2006, 07:53 PM

I like where this is going........

raphyel · 09-23-2006, 11:12 PM

Thats a nice job. I am wishing I had that front end on mine *LOL* So what is the powerplant gonna be???

PBFAB.COM · 09-23-2006, 11:23 PM

As of right now the plan is to throw in a 350/350 combo that came out of another truck. There will be little or nothing done to the body for a while... maybe some primer... maybe not. Some new bumpers, grill, lights and glass will find its way onto the truck but that will be about it. We'll get the chassis and suspension set-up right then he can drive the wheels off it. Maybe it will get all straight and shiny in a couple of years???

Dinos63 · 09-29-2006, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Slammed66

I like where this is going........

HEY WERE CAN I FIND MORE PICS OF YOUR STEP SIDE, I'M STILL NEW ON THIS SITE.

Dinos63 · 09-29-2006, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

What can I say other than...sick!

NATE TOLD ME THE STORY ABOUT YOUR TRUCK, AND I CHECKED OUT YOUR PICS, VERY SLICK TRUCK.

Slammed66 · 09-29-2006, 01:57 AM

Heres a few for ya , Dont let that small pic fool ya its a bucket , Hell I was asked yesterday when I was gonna fix it up!!!

PBFAB.COM · 11-06-2006, 11:24 PM

Spent a long Saturday at the shop and made some more progress on the rear. Hopefully I will get it all finished up on my next long saturday!

PBFAB.COM · 11-06-2006, 11:27 PM

Some more pics...

It's set-up for a 4.5" ride height and will be laying frame. The rear is a triangulated four link and bridge. There is a lot left to do as far as tube work and some details. Hopefully next week I will be able to post up some finished pics.

I also trimmed out the front fenders and made a support gusset to add a little strength back to the fenders.

The rear isn't laying yet... I still have to remove the trailing arm crossmember.

sixty8c10 · 09-27-2006, 06:59 AM

nice

98L150 · 11-07-2006, 03:04 PM

looking very nice. gets me motivated to make thefianl push on my 64 I've been playing with

el curioso · 11-07-2006, 03:43 PM

Hey Porter I was thinking of running the step notch like that, but I was hesitant because I thought that it would be better to just build the notch back area (strenght wise). Would you put the rear of the notch outside frame rails on another truck or just built a notch back area?

Thank you in advance. sorry for the jacking ..

PBFAB.COM · 11-07-2006, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by el curioso

Hey Porter I was thinking of running the step notch like that, but I was hesitant because I thought that it would be better to just build the notch back area (strenght wise). Would you put the rear of the notch outside frame rails on another truck or just built a notch back area?

Thank you in advance. sorry for the jacking ..

It will be trimmed out and boxed in where the notch ties into the rear frame-rail when completed. I debated building frame-rails straight off the back, but thought I would try this way and see how it went. I think it will turn out nice this way, and make tank and bed mounting less trouble... we'll have to see! As for doing it like this in the future... it's a toss up.

leftcoast66 · 11-07-2006, 06:51 PM

Wow, absolutely incredible work. Hopefully sometime soon I can get my backhalf lookin like that w/ the 4 link. I love the mounts for the shockwaves. And the dropmember is incredible

b&a72 · 11-07-2006, 07:17 PM

What is the tire and rim combo? I like the rims!

09-22-2006, 11:11 PM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Dino63's 66SWB Here's some pics of a Dropmember install in Dino63's 66 pickup. The rear-end will be running a triangulated four-link and Shockwaves... 22's and be laying frame to match the front. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

09-22-2006, 11:12 PM	#2
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dino63's 66SWB more... Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

09-22-2006, 11:13 PM	#3
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dino63's 66SWB two more. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

09-23-2006, 12:17 AM	#4
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Damn! That's nice! If and when I get the rest of my truck done, I will need to look at that drop member setup for "Daisy".

09-23-2006, 12:45 AM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Dino63's 66SWB mad skillz dude ... mad skillz

09-23-2006, 01:07 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,072	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Nathan . . ..... Those tie-rods look different than what I've seen in the other pics. Did you change from the welded heim-ends to something different? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-23-2006, 08:09 AM	#9
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	Re: Dino63's 66SWB That looks nice. __________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 350/700r4

09-23-2006, 09:05 AM	#10
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Oh if money only grew on trees... in my yard. Nice work! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

09-23-2006, 07:48 PM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Dino63's 66SWB What can I say other than...sick!

09-23-2006, 07:53 PM	#12
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Dino63's 66SWB I like where this is going........ __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

09-23-2006, 11:12 PM	#13
raphyel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 162	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Thats a nice job. I am wishing I had that front end on mine LOL So what is the powerplant gonna be???

09-23-2006, 11:23 PM	#14
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dino63's 66SWB As of right now the plan is to throw in a 350/350 combo that came out of another truck. There will be little or nothing done to the body for a while... maybe some primer... maybe not. Some new bumpers, grill, lights and glass will find its way onto the truck but that will be about it. We'll get the chassis and suspension set-up right then he can drive the wheels off it. Maybe it will get all straight and shiny in a couple of years??? __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

09-29-2006, 01:57 AM	#17
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Heres a few for ya , Dont let that small pic fool ya its a bucket , Hell I was asked yesterday when I was gonna fix it up!!! __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

11-06-2006, 11:24 PM	#18
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Spent a long Saturday at the shop and made some more progress on the rear. Hopefully I will get it all finished up on my next long saturday! Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

11-06-2006, 11:27 PM	#19
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Some more pics... It's set-up for a 4.5" ride height and will be laying frame. The rear is a triangulated four link and bridge. There is a lot left to do as far as tube work and some details. Hopefully next week I will be able to post up some finished pics. I also trimmed out the front fenders and made a support gusset to add a little strength back to the fenders. The rear isn't laying yet... I still have to remove the trailing arm crossmember. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!



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09-27-2006, 06:59 AM	#20
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Dino63's 66SWB nice __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

11-07-2006, 03:04 PM	#21
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11-07-2006, 03:43 PM	#22
el curioso Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: El paso, Tx. Posts: 428	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Hey Porter I was thinking of running the step notch like that, but I was hesitant because I thought that it would be better to just build the notch back area (strenght wise). Would you put the rear of the notch outside frame rails on another truck or just built a notch back area? Thank you in advance. sorry for the jacking .. __________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 350/700r4

11-07-2006, 06:51 PM	#24
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Wow, absolutely incredible work. Hopefully sometime soon I can get my backhalf lookin like that w/ the 4 link. I love the mounts for the shockwaves. And the dropmember is incredible

11-07-2006, 07:17 PM	#25
b&a72 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 682	Re: Dino63's 66SWB What is the tire and rim combo? I like the rims!

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