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**lolife99** · 08-20-2013, 10:22 AM

So Nate,... what is the name for this "newest" Dropmember???

PBFAB.COM · 08-20-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

So Nate,... what is the name for this "newest" Dropmember???

I was thinking about calling it the Version: "Stop wasting my time changing things and move on to another product already". But felt that it didn't roll off the tongue very well.

This will just be known as the Dropmember (technically it's the 5th design version and incorporates a few touches from each of the previous ones along with a few added features).... I am done tweaking and changing things... for now.

I am extremely pleased with this one... the new equipment has really been paying off.

Nate

Dinos63 · 08-20-2013, 03:23 PM

very very nice ....my next project will have one for sure

Zoomin · 08-20-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

So Nate,... what is the name for this "newest" Dropmember???

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

I was thinking about calling it the Version: "Stop wasting my time changing things and move on to another product already". But felt that it didn't roll off the tongue very well.

This will just be known as the Dropmember (technically it's the 5th design version and incorporates a few touches from each of the previous ones along with a few added features).... I am done tweaking and changing things... for now.

I am extremely pleased with this one... the new equipment has really been paying off.

Nate

May I suggest "Potato Peeler"?

I like the design of this one a lot!

PBFAB.COM · 08-20-2013, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

May I suggest "Potato Peeler"?

I like the design of this one a lot!

We actually call this one "Mr. Crabs" in the shop..... because the piece that gets cut out of the sheet before we press brake and form it looks like a crab (kind of). LOL

Besides, we are trying to get away from the kitchen utensil stigma.

67c10rustbuket · 10-07-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

We actually call this one "Mr. Crabs" in the shop..... because the piece that gets cut out of the sheet before we press brake and form it looks like a crab (kind of). LOL

Besides, we are trying to get away from the kitchen utensil stigma.

This new design is soooo much better looking to me!

That is funny, when I was running a press brake on the production floor we had names for parts too:X-wing fighter,texas,california,oklahoma and my favorite were the "frogs". Parts can really get strange looking once you flatten out a model. What kind of press brake did you get? and did I hear a new water jet too? Is yours a Flow? we just got a new Flow water jet

great machines.

Bennett68C10 · 08-20-2013, 10:28 AM

The new dropmember looks sweet
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thotfulspot · 08-20-2013, 03:40 PM

Which years will that be for? Looks like it might allow more exhaust clearance for the trifives.
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PBFAB.COM · 08-20-2013, 03:44 PM

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Which years will that be for? Looks like it might allow more exhaust clearance for the trifives.
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This design is used for all our current kits 55-87. Exhaust clearances should be the same.

thotfulspot · 08-20-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

This design is used for all our current kits 55-87. Exhaust clearances should be the same.

Oh well. I was hoping there would be a solution besides Delmo's custom manifolds for LS motors.
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PBFAB.COM · 08-20-2013, 04:22 PM

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Oh well. I was hoping there would be a solution besides Delmo's custom manifolds for LS motors.
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We are working on a solution for this as well... if you received one of our kits a few months ago or previous.

Have you purchased your kit yet? I ask because we changed things up a little on the 55-59 kits a couple months back that make exhaust and steering linkage a bit easier to negotiate.

Not an LS motor pictured.... but thought I would post it anyways.

thotfulspot · 08-20-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

We are working on a solution for this as well... if you received one of our kits a few months ago or previous.

Have you purchased your kit yet? I ask because we changed things up a little on the 55-59 kits a couple months back that make exhaust and steering linkage a bit easier to negotiate.

Not an LS motor pictured.... but thought I would post it anyways.

Getting in line this week. Mine will be the one with coilovers instead of air. Do you know a set of headers that will fit with a LS motor?
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Painter D · 09-10-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

We are working on a solution for this as well... if you received one of our kits a few months ago or previous.

Have you purchased your kit yet? I ask because we changed things up a little on the 55-59 kits a couple months back that make exhaust and steering linkage a bit easier to negotiate.

Not an LS motor pictured.... but thought I would post it anyways.

What changes were made to make this easier?
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JNJchev77 · 08-20-2013, 03:48 PM

Redesign every 18 months/ 2 years = Smart Business!!

New DM looks killer Nate! My next project will have one... Maybe an F100 DM

PBFAB.COM · 08-20-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JNJchev77

Redesign every 18 months/ 2 years = Smart Business!!

New DM looks killer Nate! My next project will have one... Maybe an F100 DM

The F100 kit should be done soon, along with our 47-55 first series kit for the AD trucks.

As if things weren't busy enough around here.

ulakovic22 · 08-20-2013, 03:49 PM

Whose arms are those, MMW?

Rusbuilt · 08-20-2013, 07:43 PM

I love all the action on this tread today! D5 looks sweet Nate!

54Caddy · 08-20-2013, 08:18 PM

3 months 2 weeks 2 days no parts no communication. What's going on alot longer than was told Nate.
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PBFAB.COM · 08-20-2013, 10:03 PM

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3 months 2 weeks 2 days no parts no communication. What's going on alot longer than was told Nate.
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Pm me your info and I will follow up with you in the morning. That's definitely not acceptable.

Nate
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54Caddy · 08-21-2013, 12:00 AM

I called you earlier no answer either. My guy isn't too happy rite now pm on your way.
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54Caddy · 08-21-2013, 12:10 AM

Call me anytime man ill be up till 12 pacific tome
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**lolife99** · 09-04-2013, 01:05 AM

LOVE this Dropmember equipped truck!

Bennett68C10 · 09-04-2013, 08:06 AM

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LOVE this Dropmember equipped truck!

WOW

**oldman3** · 09-04-2013, 08:57 AM

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LOVE this Dropmember equipped truck!

I can see why, that is one nice ride...Jim

ddubbs · 09-04-2013, 02:06 AM

2nd that!!!!
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08-20-2013, 10:22 AM	#1
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember So Nate,... what is the name for this "newest" Dropmember??? Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-20-2013, 03:23 PM	#3
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember very very nice ....my next project will have one for sure __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

08-20-2013, 10:28 AM	#7
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember The new dropmember looks sweet Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-20-2013, 03:40 PM	#8
thotfulspot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 198	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Which years will that be for? Looks like it might allow more exhaust clearance for the trifives. Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2013, 03:48 PM	#14
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Redesign every 18 months/ 2 years = Smart Business!! New DM looks killer Nate! My next project will have one... Maybe an F100 DM __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

08-20-2013, 03:49 PM	#16
ulakovic22 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lantana, TX Posts: 419	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Whose arms are those, MMW? __________________ Anthony '67 Shortstep (555/T56) '67 Parts Truck (TBA)

08-20-2013, 07:43 PM	#17
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I love all the action on this tread today! D5 looks sweet Nate! __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

08-20-2013, 08:18 PM	#18
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember 3 months 2 weeks 2 days no parts no communication. What's going on alot longer than was told Nate. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

08-21-2013, 12:00 AM	#20
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I called you earlier no answer either. My guy isn't too happy rite now pm on your way. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

08-21-2013, 12:10 AM	#21
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Call me anytime man ill be up till 12 pacific tome Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

09-04-2013, 01:05 AM	#22
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,690	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember LOVE this Dropmember equipped truck! Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-04-2013, 02:06 AM	#25
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember 2nd that!!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers



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