Porterbuilt Dropmember

[Rochlow]

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!!!

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

The second pic...

That's a cool project!

[gringoloco]

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

[classicchev]

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??

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Dropmember front and Rear systems for 47-55 First Series.
We are currently prototyping the Extreme Front and Rear with Air and a coil-over version as well.
Hoping the trailing arms will work on both versions out back.... not quite there yet.

They will be C10 based in regards to spindles and brakes. They will be similar to our 55-59 kits, but with a narrower trac-width.

Geeez Scoti... be specific with your questions next time! LOL

New question... and hopefully specific enough..... My buddy wanted to know if he'll be able to use 73-87 a-arms to help w/his initial build costs?

[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.

[PBFAB.COM]

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.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

New question... and hopefully specific enough..... My buddy wanted to know if he'll be able to use 73-87 a-arms to help w/his initial build costs?

The 47-55 First series kits will only work with PB arms.

[PBFAB.COM]

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]

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

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

The 47-55 First series kits will only work with PB arms.

Dohhh..... What is the limiting factor? PB's arms are as nice as can be but OE stuff would get him going much cheaper which is what is driving his choices (he liked the fact that my DM bolted in & could utilize C10 components vs having to go MII or other aftermarket EVERYTHING).

[classicchev]

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

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Dohhh..... What is the limiting factor? PB's arms are as nice as can be but OE stuff would get him going much cheaper which is what is driving his choices (he liked the fact that my DM bolted in & could utilize C10 components vs having to go MII or other aftermarket EVERYTHING).

The arms we will be supplying with the kit are narrowed. The factory 73-87 C10 arms will fit, but will be too wide. It could be set up with them as a roller until funds would allow the addition of the PB arms, but possibly too wide to drive on and maintain adequate clearances.

Originally Posted by classicchev

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

That sounds like fun! I will be doing a run of the inner structures the end of December/First of January and will be in touch before I start to discuss the game plan.

Nate

[Joe Cool]

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]

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]

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]

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

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Joe Cool

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

It's hard to get an exact comparison as there are lots of options... but lets give it a try:

Last Art Morrison chassis we ordered was $15gs.

You can do ALL our components (the only factory frame components maintained are the rails) with CPP 13" brakes front and rear for less than $7700. Or if you went to the big 14" 6 piston Wilwood brake kit you are still under $10gs.

I will not argue some of the benefits/cool factor a full replacement chassis offers, but it's really easy to argue the cost vs. results. If it's in the budget I am all for it... but if somebody is looking to maximize their dollars and build a killer truck on a practical budget it doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense.

Good thing is there are lots of ways to do it, and lots of companies making parts for these trucks now. To each his own.

Nate

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

It's hard to get an exact comparison as there are lots of options... but lets give it a try:

Last Art Morrison chassis we ordered was $15gs.

You can do ALL our components (the only factory frame components maintained are the rails) with CPP 13" brakes front and rear for less than $7700. Or if you went to the big 14" 6 piston Wilwood brake kit you are still under $10gs.

I will not argue some of the benefits/cool factor a full replacement chassis offers, but it's really easy to argue the cost vs. results. If it's in the budget I am all for it... but if somebody is looking to maximize their dollars and build a killer truck on a practical budget it doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense.

Good thing is there are lots of ways to do it, and lots of companies making parts for these trucks now. To each his own.

Nate

Is that all your stuff?

[Joe Cool]

is that your frame stiffener
your dropped front cross member
and your rear mods?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Joe Cool

Is that all your stuff?

Maybe I should have made the "ALL" our stuff in bold! LOL

That's EVERYTHING in regards to suspension that we make, that bolts onto the existing factory rails (even including the new inner frame stiffener that we aren't selling yet). This is current pricing as of 12/11/2013.

You can always shoot us an email for a quote and compare it with what you get from Art Morrison.

Nate

[Joe Cool]

yea now I understand and then there is the labor.........

So If I had a 67-72 frame ( not sure if all years are the same) and it probably does not matter much if its a long bed or short bed frame?

Say I soda blasted a frame and had you install everything in your shop since I am not a fabricator and I would rather have you do it since you have probably done hundreds.......( like a surgeon in a hospital....I want the one who has done hundreds of the same operation)

what would it cost........your labor?

and how many man hours for a normal chassis shop to complete who has never done this particular frame mod?

These are all things going in to counting cost....

I am not sure if its more cost effective to have you do it and ship the entire frame or buy the parts and have one of the local yocals do it...but I worry about finding the right guy
I used to work in a chassis shop so I understand issues.....I was not the fabricator but the marketing guy

[Joe Cool]

And oh yes...........thanks for being patient and answering my questions.......much appreciated.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Joe Cool

And oh yes...........thanks for being patient and answering my questions.......much appreciated.

Joe-

I grew up with all sisters, and have been married to the same woman for the past 13 years.... I am a pretty patient dude! LOL

There are always variables, and we charge by the hour. The nice thing about the suspension side is that we bid the work on the suspension component install. Sheetmetal work is another story. We provide an estimate on those mods, and we bill time and materials there.

If you are really interested in a quote, shoot us an email and we will get back to you with a bunch of questions and in the end some pricing.

If you brought us bare frame rails here is the process:

We do a thorough inspection of your frame to ensure it is a good base. We then do a mock up assembly of all our components. We then disassemble the chassis, have it all powder coated and then install it all for the final time (if that's what you want done).

We bid the work according to the amount of time we will have into the project. So depending on the scope of what would need to be done, the work is bid accordingly.

Let us know if you have any further questions.

Nate

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