Dino63's 66SWB

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Originally Posted by b&a72

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

The rears are 22x10 with 295 35's and the front are 20x8.5 with 255 35's. They're a Porterbuilt Street Rods signature wheel... that's a joke. I got a screaming deal on em a while back and went ahead and bought a few sets... that's why you see them on so many of the trucks we've worked on.

[7071Bluck]

I am wanting to know what you are doing with the steering I found a price for the drop member but how much more is it gonna cost to make it driveable

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Originally Posted by 7071Bluck

I am wanting to know what you are doing with the steering I found a price for the drop member but how much more is it gonna cost to make it driveable

The steering linkage will run you $279 and a power rack is $250 (manual rack $230) through Unisteer. The power steering lines run about $100 for braided stainless and the rubber ones are $40 (I think), and the best source for the lines is Borgeson. I do not supply the steering components... just the Dropmember kit. Clint at KP can set you up with a COMPLETE kit. Current retail on the Dropmember is $1425.

[mlane65]

hey Nathan, did you alter the wheelbase on Dinos 66 ,or did you just swing the trailing arms up and center your notch ? thanks for info!

[Project SIKty-5]

I love the way these trucks look, laid out. Makes me wish mine was close to this stage. For that crossmember, will it lay out on a 22? Or is there necessary work to make it lay out?

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Here's a better pic of the Panel.

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Originally Posted by Project SIKty-5

I love the way these trucks look, laid out. Makes me wish mine was close to this stage. For that crossmember, will it lay out on a 22? Or is there necessary work to make it lay out?

It will lay frame with a 3" drop spindle and a 29" diameter tire... there are plenty of 22's that are 29" tall... so yes, it will lay out with the right 22 .

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Here's a few more pics of the rear... still a ways to go before it's done.

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some more...

[culookn]

pimp! what is the rear out of b/c i disc brake setup?

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Originally Posted by culookn

pimp! what is the rear out of b/c i disc brake setup?

2001 S-10 4WD Blazer.

[b&a72]

Well they look awesome can't wait to see the truck when it gets done!

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Here's a pic of Dino's 63 Panel... the 66 will match (except sit lower in the rear). I'll post up a larger image tomrrow... didn't realize how small this one was.

[Frizzle Fry]

I like the bridge bracing you ran foward to the hoop and the bag mounts. Ok... I like the whole thing! Love all the CNC'd parts. Very clean and functional design as usual.

[Project SIKty-5]

I agree, Porterbuilt, you have some amazing skills...the rides look beautiful. I wish I had 1/2 the skills you do. By the way, that sectioned 56 is gonna be a jaw dropper when its done, and your truck is gorgeous as well. Keep us posted on the work, love seeing it!!

[Bob Moore]

What are mis-alignment bushings? A picture please.

TIA - Bob

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Originally Posted by Bob Moore

What are mis-alignment bushings? A picture please.

TIA - Bob

A mis-alignment bushing, shim, or spacer is a small machined spacer that is used in conjunction with a spherical rod-end (Heim joint) to allow the joint greater movement.

Here's a pic of a heim with mis-alignment spacers (on top and bottom with a bolt through the middle).

[Bob Moore]

I know I said TIA but I'll say it again for including the picture.

Thanks - Bob

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Originally Posted by Project SIKty-5

I agree, Porterbuilt, you have some amazing skills...the rides look beautiful. I wish I had 1/2 the skills you do. By the way, that sectioned 56 is gonna be a jaw dropper when its done, and your truck is gorgeous as well. Keep us posted on the work, love seeing it!!

Thanks, for the compliments... I am pretty lucky to be able to do this stuff everyday, and get paid for it!

I got some cool projects in the works... I will keep updates coming on all the trucks.

[72CSTC5]

Nathan your work is SIC. Plain gorgeous metalcrafting. It is a shame all of your chassis work gets covered up. Tell your customer to run a plexiglass floor in the stepper!

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Thanks guys, for all the compliments.

Don't worry, the floor will be designed to leave a majority of the work exposed, yet keep as much road grime out as pissible.

[xlcooplx]

what setup are you using on the front? i see you're an ART dealer so i didnt know if it was a kit or if you had pieced the kit together..looks good though man!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by xlcooplx

what setup are you using on the front? i see you're an ART dealer so i didnt know if it was a kit or if you had pieced the kit together..looks good though man!

He is using his own kit for the Cross member named "Dropmember" (search the site) and "It is the only way to go if you want to be this low" Then you can bolt on your stock arms or ART's stronge arms as well as other brands I belive.
Nathan will get back on this question when he stops for another breath or a bit to eat in his 25 hour days

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Originally Posted by xlcooplx

what setup are you using on the front? i see you're an ART dealer so i didnt know if it was a kit or if you had pieced the kit together..looks good though man!

Like Kevin said, the frontend is a Dropmember. There are a couple of different versions... the one above, and the DropmemberC4 (lets you bolt up C4 Corvette suspension). They are both bolt-in and make the frame-rails the lowest point on the truck. There are a couple more threads about them here in the suspension forum.
The Dropmember is designed to use Air Ride's Strong arms, but will work with other brand tubular arms and also stock arms... the lower stock arms from 63-72 will need a little bit of clearance work to mount up without interfrence.

Yeah, if only I had 25 hrs in a day!

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Got some more done on the 66... it is now a running driver. There is still some more work to get done... plumb the air and install the valves, (Air Ride Tech. Big Red Valves) install the compressor (Oasis... one bad pump!), install the tanks, and install the three Optima batteries.