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Rochlow · 11-21-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

You referring to this guy? If so, it's close.

Great! Another piece I have to save my pennies for!!!

classicchev · 11-23-2013, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

You referring to this guy? If so, it's close.

Any chance of getting one by the 2nd or 3 week of December, no trading arm crossmember though??

PBFAB.COM · 12-02-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by classicchev

Any chance of getting one by the 2nd or 3 week of December, no trading arm crossmember though??

I won't be able to make that happen.

classicchev · 12-02-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

I won't be able to make that happen.

Let me know when they are ready. Timing is not a problem as I'm playing with a 57 belaire with a little LS engine that I need to get done

Rusbuilt · 11-20-2013, 07:26 PM

That looks wicked! Whats the purpose of the bracket in the middle?

classicchev · 11-20-2013, 07:55 PM

Is that mine

. Is there enough room to get 3" pipes through the maze??

PBFAB.COM · 11-21-2013, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

That looks wicked! Whats the purpose of the bracket in the middle?

It's the trans mount. Has to be adjustable for the different variations. I will post more pics in a week or two. I'm happy with how it turned out.

Here's a couple pics of a C10 running some Porterbuilt goodies. It's being built in Colorado by Big Willies Garage.

PBFAB.COM · 11-21-2013, 01:19 AM

The second pic...

72BlckButy · 11-21-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

The second pic...

That's a cool project!

Joe Cool · 12-11-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

It's the trans mount. Has to be adjustable for the different variations. I will post more pics in a week or two. I'm happy with how it turned out.

Here's a couple pics of a C10 running some Porterbuilt goodies. It's being built in Colorado by Big Willies Garage.

I know no question is supposed to be stupid.....with all the fab you do to the front and rear why not just build and entire frame the way you want it and be done with it......I am not sure about all your premium parts for the front middle and rear cost......

Help clarify this for me because I used to do the marketing for a very innovative drag racing shop and we just started building the entire front end and sub frame as one piece

The same reason Detroit Speed does it. I have an interest in the 2nd gen truck...just trying to understand the whole thing

Thanks Joe

SCOTI · 12-11-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Cool

I know no question is supposed to be stupid.....with all the fab you do to the front and rear why not just build and entire frame the way you want it and be done with it......I am not sure about all your premium parts for the front middle and rear cost......

Help clarify this for me because I used to do the marketing for a very innovative drag racing shop and we just started building the entire front end and sub frame as one piece

The same reason Detroit Speed does it. I have an interest in the 2nd gen truck...just trying to understand the whole thing

Thanks Joe

I would say it's 'cost' related. Lots more guys can afford to piece something together when the funds allow & be able to enjoy their truck while doing so vs the few that could pop for an entire frame @ once.

PBFAB.COM · 12-11-2013, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Cool

I know no question is supposed to be stupid.....with all the fab you do to the front and rear why not just build and entire frame the way you want it and be done with it......I am not sure about all your premium parts for the front middle and rear cost......

Help clarify this for me because I used to do the marketing for a very innovative drag racing shop and we just started building the entire front end and sub frame as one piece

The same reason Detroit Speed does it. I have an interest in the 2nd gen truck...just trying to understand the whole thing

Thanks Joe

Joe-

I have been trying to think of the simplest way to explain it and all I can come up with is "Because People Buy It".

By the time you purchase our entire package for the C10 factory chassis you are well under the cost of a replacement chassis with comparable benefits/results. And the nice thing about it.... you can purchase it in stages. Lots easier on the wallet... and the marriage! LOL

We have plans to implement full chassis into our product line as well.... but from our experience, the majority of truck enthusiasts don't have or want to allocate the budget required for a full chassis and swap.

Nate

Joe Cool · 12-11-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Joe-

I have been trying to think of the simplest way to explain it and all I can come up with is "Because People Buy It".

By the time you purchase our entire package for the C10 factory chassis you are well under the cost of a replacement chassis with comparable benefits/results. And the nice thing about it.... you can purchase it in stages. Lots easier on the wallet... and the marriage! LOL

We have plans to implement full chassis into our product line as well.... but from our experience, the majority of truck enthusiasts don't have or want to allocate the budget required for a full chassis and swap.

Nate

Thanks Nate......I assumed that but did not want to assume to much!

So all the good pieces that PB sells.......what will you have invested for example comparing it with an Art Morrison Chassis or something like that.

Thanks Joe

gringoloco · 11-23-2013, 06:55 PM

Liking the new design, too. There's some cool trucks in this thread, wish one of them was mine...

BigDaddyV · 12-02-2013, 09:33 AM

So when will the newest version of the dropmember be available. I'm planning on making my order after the first of the year.

PBFAB.COM · 12-02-2013, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

So when will the newest version of the dropmember be available. I'm planning on making my order after the first of the year.

The "newest" version has been shipping for a few months already.

Nate

BigDaddyV · 12-02-2013, 10:21 AM

Awesome! I'll be getting my order in soon then! Thanks Nate!

PBFAB.COM · 12-21-2013, 06:35 PM

Joe Cool-

Definitely not a secret. I even have one.

It does go into the Ford frame fairly easily. BUT... Try to get it to lay frame with a decent tire... Not happening without lots of work.

Ours will be a bit less economical than the crown Vic.... But it's a pretty straight forward install as well.

Just another option.

Nate

Joe Cool · 12-21-2013, 07:42 PM

[QUOTE=Porterbuilt Street Rods;6429081]Joe Cool-

Definitely not a secret. I even have one.

It does go into the Ford frame fairly easily. BUT... Try to get it to lay frame with a decent tire... Not happening without lots of work.

Ours will be a bit less economical than the crown Vic.... But it's a pretty straight forward install as well.

Just another option.

Nate[/QUOTe

How far can you drop it......I would think you could step the frame and install it at any height?

**lolife99** · 12-21-2013, 07:48 PM

[quote=Joe Cool;6429161]

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Joe Cool-

How far can you drop it......I would think you could step the frame and install it at any height?

Great info here,... but maybe you should start a "Crown Vic crossmember" thread instead of high jacking the Dropmember thread.

Joe Cool · 12-21-2013, 11:18 PM

[quote=lolife99;6429171]

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Originally Posted by Joe Cool

Great info here,... but maybe you should start a "Crown Vic crossmember" thread instead of high jacking the Dropmember thread.

Your right.........sorry

PBFAB.COM · 12-21-2013, 08:14 PM

[quote=Joe Cool;6429161]

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Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Joe Cool-

Definitely not a secret. I even have one.

It does go into the Ford frame fairly easily. BUT... Try to get it to lay frame with a decent tire... Not happening without lots of work.

Ours will be a bit less economical than the crown Vic.... But it's a pretty straight forward install as well.

Just another option.

Nate[/QUOTe

How far can you drop it......I would think you could step the frame and install it at any height?

That's where the "lots of work" comes in.

Our clip is a bolt-in set up. 4 vertical cuts and 32 bolts later (20 of them in factory holes)... Laying frame with updated suspension geometry and truck spindles and brakes.

More pics next week.

Just another option....

Nate

Rusbuilt · 12-21-2013, 06:47 PM

I'll admit I was a Ford guy long before I fell in love with the 67-72 Chevys. My family has always been Ford lovers. My first 2 vehicles were classic Fords. A 65 Mustang and a 76 F-100.

DREAMER1 · 12-21-2013, 11:35 PM

Is it next week yet!? I'd like to get more info/pics of the frame stiffener as well.

broey · 12-22-2013, 12:17 AM

ill be impressed when I see a vw dropmember pan.

11-20-2013, 07:26 PM	#5
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember That looks wicked! Whats the purpose of the bracket in the middle? __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

11-20-2013, 07:55 PM	#6
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Is that mine. Is there enough room to get 3" pipes through the maze?? __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

11-21-2013, 01:19 AM	#8
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember The second pic... 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!

11-23-2013, 06:55 PM	#14
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Liking the new design, too. There's some cool trucks in this thread, wish one of them was mine... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

12-02-2013, 09:33 AM	#15
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember So when will the newest version of the dropmember be available. I'm planning on making my order after the first of the year. __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

12-02-2013, 10:21 AM	#17
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Awesome! I'll be getting my order in soon then! Thanks Nate! __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

12-21-2013, 06:35 PM	#18
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Joe Cool- Definitely not a secret. I even have one. It does go into the Ford frame fairly easily. BUT... Try to get it to lay frame with a decent tire... Not happening without lots of work. Ours will be a bit less economical than the crown Vic.... But it's a pretty straight forward install as well. Just another option. Nate __________________ 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!

12-21-2013, 07:42 PM	#19
Joe Cool Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Vero beach Posts: 127	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember [QUOTE=Porterbuilt Street Rods;6429081]Joe Cool- Definitely not a secret. I even have one. It does go into the Ford frame fairly easily. BUT... Try to get it to lay frame with a decent tire... Not happening without lots of work. Ours will be a bit less economical than the crown Vic.... But it's a pretty straight forward install as well. Just another option. Nate[/QUOTe How far can you drop it......I would think you could step the frame and install it at any height?

12-21-2013, 06:47 PM	#23
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I'll admit I was a Ford guy long before I fell in love with the 67-72 Chevys. My family has always been Ford lovers. My first 2 vehicles were classic Fords. A 65 Mustang and a 76 F-100. __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

12-21-2013, 11:35 PM	#24
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Is it next week yet!? I'd like to get more info/pics of the frame stiffener as well.

12-22-2013, 12:17 AM	#25
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember ill be impressed when I see a vw dropmember pan. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate



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