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danielwetpaint · 05-23-2008, 02:08 AM

I'm the one with the best question,,,,,Nathan Porter,,When do you get your own TV show? The work is insane!

GMBowtie79 · 05-27-2008, 04:56 AM

Nate, what about doing a bolt in rear for the suburbans nobody has one. None will work since the body mounts are in the way of both the 4-link and the notch. What about incorperating the body mounts into it to make a true bolt in product. Some of us out there dont have access to shop space or even welding equiptment we have to do it Old Skool on our backs in the carport or driveway. I know demand might be low but if you build it you might be suprised at the responce.

PBFAB.COM · 05-29-2008, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GMBowtie79

Nate, what about doing a bolt in rear for the suburbans nobody has one. None will work since the body mounts are in the way of both the 4-link and the notch. What about incorperating the body mounts into it to make a true bolt in product. Some of us out there dont have access to shop space or even welding equiptment we have to do it Old Skool on our backs in the carport or driveway. I know demand might be low but if you build it you might be suprised at the responce.

I wouldn't mind doing a kit for the burbs... I plan on owning one someday. Only problem is time right now. I am doing my best to get out of the "projects" and focus on the "products". As soon as I have some time, and a burb to prototype (I prefer paying customers

) I can make it happen!

PBFAB.COM · 05-29-2008, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by danielwetpaint

I'm the one with the best question,,,,,Nathan Porter,,When do you get your own TV show? The work is insane!

I don't think my personality is made for TV! Maybe one day...

SCOTI · 05-29-2008, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I don't think my personality is made for TV! Maybe one day...

What personality??

PBFAB.COM · 05-29-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What personality??

Exactly...

danielwetpaint · 05-29-2008, 03:30 PM

I could be yer stunt double? "AND ACTION!!!" Weld a little here, plamsa there , kill a few bad customers ,,,go back to miggin', then a word from our Sponsor! But seriously,,very nice work!

aggie91 · 05-29-2008, 07:34 PM

Nate

Love this thread, I am working a deal on a mid 80s squarebody now. If it works out I think I now what I want to do with it now.

Could I get just the bolt in notch? What would be the cost?

Very nice work

GMBowtie79 · 05-30-2008, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I wouldn't mind doing a kit for the burbs... I plan on owning one someday. Only problem is time right now. I am doing my best to get out of the "projects" and focus on the "products". As soon as I have some time, and a burb to prototype (I prefer paying customers

) I can make it happen!

I've got the burb, just need the bucks.LOL
Any discount for being a guinnie pig?

PBFAB.COM · 05-30-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GMBowtie79

I've got the burb, just need the bucks.LOL
Any discount for being a guinnie pig?

The "discount" is that the guinea pig pays the kit price... not an hourly rate! That will save a few grand!

PBFAB.COM · 05-30-2008, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Nate

Love this thread, I am working a deal on a mid 80s squarebody now. If it works out I think I now what I want to do with it now.

Could I get just the bolt in notch? What would be the cost?

Very nice work

Thanks for the props!

The notch alone runs $599.

68GMC454 · 05-30-2008, 03:38 AM

looks great....

now do you have somehting like this for a 76 1 ton crew cab dually... i'd have to consider selling the motor home i just got, but man this would set my dually up nicely, maybe better get it running while im at it
but dont tell my ol lady i'd think about selling the motor home..lol

GMBowtie79 · 05-30-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The "discount" is that the guinea pig pays the kit price... not an hourly rate! That will save a few grand!

Hmm, I wonder how much I could get for my kid's on E bay!LOL

watahyahknow · 06-05-2008, 12:49 AM

nice work as usual nate (still waiting on the paypall thingy for the motormounts btw )
been thinking : there might be a way to use a kit like this to make a longbed into a shortbed chassis too , from wat i see you just need to find the points where to bolt the plates you use to find the mountingholes and cuts on the longbed chassis and cut 2 feet or so more out of it across the normal kickup for the axle

**lolife99** · 07-12-2008, 11:15 AM

Nate any finished pics of the bed floor? I'm cutting my bed for the notch and wondered how far forward I will have to cut for driveshaft clearance. Also will the "forward crossmember notch" clear the floor of the bed,... or will a hole have to be cut for that also? I need pics! Thanks.

PBFAB.COM · 07-14-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Nate any finished pics of the bed floor? I'm cutting my bed for the notch and wondered how far forward I will have to cut for driveshaft clearance. Also will the "forward crossmember notch" clear the floor of the bed,... or will a hole have to be cut for that also? I need pics! Thanks.

I will get some pics for you tomorrow. There is a lot of trimming to do. On the next one, I am going to remove the whole floor, raise it 2" (to clear the driveshaft notch and the four-link) then trim out the hole for the notch.

**lolife99** · 07-14-2008, 07:34 AM

I'm thinking about just raising the front section 2" and leaving the rear stock. Pics would be great.

GWEE · 07-14-2008, 06:41 PM

how would the handleing be off the line with a high horsepower engine(650hp motor 900hpw/spray) id like to use your complete kit but scared i lose et at the drag.

so would you think mr.nate

**lolife99** · 07-21-2008, 08:28 PM

ttt for updates?

bets licea · 07-22-2008, 11:28 PM

What bag is that you are running ?
your work is sweet.

bets licea · 07-22-2008, 11:30 PM

What bag is that you are running on the rear ?
your work is sweet.

Eighty-6 · 07-23-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_burb

I was wondering this also. Would/could it work with a regular C-notch to keep the bed floor intact? Thanks

Yes, i'd like to know this as well and by the way this looks really good.

RunninLo · 07-25-2008, 12:40 AM

Nathan,
Got a couple questions here:

1) in the very last pic it look like the lower link tab on the forward 4 link mount hangs below the frame. Optical Illusion or will it hang far enough down to keep from laying frame?
2) Will this work on my 89? Could the bag mount's be "adjusted" to accomodate a higher load rating bag? I would be full welding the DM in the 89 and would want to lose the pan hard in favor of a watt's since fender clearence is already tight.

I know there are a couple vendors that make stuff for getting the big dog down but none that LAY and I'm for the most part extremely pleased with the burban so I'd rather roll PB.

LMK
Josh

**lolife99** · 08-04-2008, 09:15 PM

ttt for updates?

Eighty-6 · 08-07-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

ttt for updates?

TTT

05-23-2008, 02:08 AM	#126
danielwetpaint Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wye Mtn Ark Posts: 58	Re: 84 with a Dropmember I'm the one with the best question,,,,,Nathan Porter,,When do you get your own TV show? The work is insane! __________________ Current ridesne owner GMC 1974 swb, 1986 Chevy lwb,chopped top '85 S-10,1948 Stylemaster rat rod,'2008 Honda Civ.Chopped top '46 dodge. Last edited by danielwetpaint; 05-23-2008 at 02:11 AM. Reason: none really, just stretching the fingers a bit.

05-27-2008, 04:56 AM	#127
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Nate, what about doing a bolt in rear for the suburbans nobody has one. None will work since the body mounts are in the way of both the 4-link and the notch. What about incorperating the body mounts into it to make a true bolt in product. Some of us out there dont have access to shop space or even welding equiptment we have to do it Old Skool on our backs in the carport or driveway. I know demand might be low but if you build it you might be suprised at the responce. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

05-29-2008, 03:30 PM	#132
danielwetpaint Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wye Mtn Ark Posts: 58	Re: 84 with a Dropmember I could be yer stunt double? "AND ACTION!!!" Weld a little here, plamsa there , kill a few bad customers ,,,go back to miggin', then a word from our Sponsor! But seriously,,very nice work! __________________ Current ridesne owner GMC 1974 swb, 1986 Chevy lwb,chopped top '85 S-10,1948 Stylemaster rat rod,'2008 Honda Civ.Chopped top '46 dodge. Last edited by danielwetpaint; 05-29-2008 at 03:34 PM. Reason: hungover won't remember typing this later.

05-29-2008, 07:34 PM	#133
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Nate Love this thread, I am working a deal on a mid 80s squarebody now. If it works out I think I now what I want to do with it now. Could I get just the bolt in notch? What would be the cost? Very nice work __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

05-30-2008, 03:38 AM	#137
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: 84 with a Dropmember looks great.... now do you have somehting like this for a 76 1 ton crew cab dually... i'd have to consider selling the motor home i just got, but man this would set my dually up nicely, maybe better get it running while im at it but dont tell my ol lady i'd think about selling the motor home..lol __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

06-05-2008, 12:49 AM	#139
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 84 with a Dropmember nice work as usual nate (still waiting on the paypall thingy for the motormounts btw ) been thinking : there might be a way to use a kit like this to make a longbed into a shortbed chassis too , from wat i see you just need to find the points where to bolt the plates you use to find the mountingholes and cuts on the longbed chassis and cut 2 feet or so more out of it across the normal kickup for the axle __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

07-12-2008, 11:15 AM	#140
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Nate any finished pics of the bed floor? I'm cutting my bed for the notch and wondered how far forward I will have to cut for driveshaft clearance. Also will the "forward crossmember notch" clear the floor of the bed,... or will a hole have to be cut for that also? I need pics! Thanks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-14-2008, 07:34 AM	#142
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 84 with a Dropmember I'm thinking about just raising the front section 2" and leaving the rear stock. Pics would be great. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-14-2008, 06:41 PM	#143
GWEE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 151	Re: 84 with a Dropmember how would the handleing be off the line with a high horsepower engine(650hp motor 900hpw/spray) id like to use your complete kit but scared i lose et at the drag. so would you think mr.nate __________________ 1985 GMC ( future plan pro tour build for the wife ) Black 2013 GMC single cab 4/7 drop on 24'' Torque Thrust ST rules

07-21-2008, 08:28 PM	#144
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 84 with a Dropmember ttt for updates? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-22-2008, 11:28 PM	#145
bets licea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chino,california Posts: 16	Re: 84 with a Dropmember What bag is that you are running ? your work is sweet.

07-22-2008, 11:30 PM	#146
bets licea Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: chino,california Posts: 16	Re: 84 with a Dropmember What bag is that you are running on the rear ? your work is sweet.

07-25-2008, 12:40 AM	#148
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Nathan, Got a couple questions here: 1) in the very last pic it look like the lower link tab on the forward 4 link mount hangs below the frame. Optical Illusion or will it hang far enough down to keep from laying frame? 2) Will this work on my 89? Could the bag mount's be "adjusted" to accomodate a higher load rating bag? I would be full welding the DM in the 89 and would want to lose the pan hard in favor of a watt's since fender clearence is already tight. I know there are a couple vendors that make stuff for getting the big dog down but none that LAY and I'm for the most part extremely pleased with the burban so I'd rather roll PB. LMK Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

08-04-2008, 09:15 PM	#149
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: 84 with a Dropmember ttt for updates? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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