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lowdownstar · 08-28-2009, 08:33 PM

I guess i didn't use the right words.

**N2TRUX** · 08-28-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Got mine today, and wow wee,.....:

You just now getting yours? I had a set last week.

Oh, did I say that out loud....

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-29-2009, 06:40 AM

The place that does my PC work cleans everything with
some kinda phosphate? (Spelling) as for the welds, Nate
has them so clean that there is no lil balls as you call it.

With shipping and PC they are about the same $ as CPP
but why buy there's when you can have PORTERBUILT

lowdownstar · 08-29-2009, 09:57 AM

these are what i am talking about. I am not trying to say anything bad about Nathans welding at all, as a matter fax i think hes better than a robot! This is normal stuff, i just didn't like them after PC was done> i thought i would save you from going threw it. Maybe i am just to picky. That is why i went with Porter built stuff in the first place, i am picky. Sorry if i had hurt anyones feelings, not my intent.

Ray

SCOTTMO · 08-29-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

these are what i am talking about. I am not trying to say anything bad about Nathans welding at all, as a matter fax i think hes better than a robot! This is normal stuff, i just didn't like them after PC was done> i thought i would save you from going threw it. Maybe i am just to picky. That is why i went with Porter built stuff in the first place, i am picky. Sorry if i had hurt anyones feelings, not my intent.

Ray

As a powdercoater if i get a customer that brings me a part that looks real bad [lots of slag] I telll them i can clean this up or leave it,it only takes a minute or two to hit it with a 3m disc.

lowdownstar · 08-29-2009, 02:29 PM

My PC just forget to tell the young kid to clean them up before they coated them. I forgot i didn't do them till i got to the PC shop. I like to clean everything up before a paint, coat, or polish anything! I am taking my time to even polish the shafts for the A-arms as well as all the bolts. It's just me.
That is why they call it a sickness, and I am one sick SOB!

Ray

SCOTTMO · 08-29-2009, 04:33 PM

Attension to detail and alittle extra effort makes the whole job that much better and noticed in the positive way

SCOTI · 08-29-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

The place that does my PC work cleans everything with
some kinda phosphate? (Spelling) as for the welds, Nate
has them so clean that there is no lil balls as you call it.

With shipping and PC they are about the same $ as CPP
but why buy there's when you can have PORTERBUILT

I've seen CPP's arms in person. They have the same issues that the other aftermarket arms have (except Stock Car products which are basically 'new' upgraded OE arms). The same $$ w/shipping & PC? That's a GREAT deal because you're getting a better truck arm for a similar price!

PBFAB.COM · 08-29-2009, 11:27 AM

Hey Ray.... Stop talking about my balls!

Often times, it's inevitable to get some "welding berries" on the parts when MIG welding. As Ray mentioned, sandblasting alone doesn't always remove these. Those really picky guys (and I know there are a lot of us) may want to put forth a little more effort to remove these, as they will be more noticable with a color coat.

SCOTI · 08-29-2009, 12:25 PM

For the record..... I said slag. Are you done w/mine yet?

PBFAB.COM · 08-29-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

For the record..... I said slag. Are you done w/mine yet?

Did you order a set?

They're done, I am just finishing up some other bracketry you will need.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-29-2009, 04:47 PM

I'm building mine to drive, so road rash and some character is a welcome
addition to my ride

(I can hear people gasping through my monitor)

smashingchuck · 08-29-2009, 10:01 AM

You aren't hurting anybodies feelings... you have a valid point and the pics to back it up. No problem.

SCOTI · 08-29-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

You aren't hurting anybodies feelings... you have a valid point and the pics to back it up. No problem.

Yep. Nate lays down some excellent beads but there can be some stray slag that will hurt the overall quality of a nice PC job. When I did my Dropmember, a quick (& I mean real quick) once over w/a 3" 3M disc cleaned it up easily.

5150 · 08-29-2009, 05:55 PM

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You just now getting yours? I had a set last week.

Oh, did I say that out loud....

__________________

Ken, what are you putting your set on?

**67cheby** · 09-01-2009, 12:48 PM

i am sure someone else has asked but, what is that in porterbuilts avatar ??

**67cheby** · 09-01-2009, 12:50 PM

i clicked on it now i see , its a freakin awesome weld. WOW

Frizzle Fry · 09-01-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i am sure someone else has asked but, what is that in porterbuilts avatar ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i clicked on it now i see , its a freakin awesome weld. WOW

Those are the PB line of tig'ed paper weights. I've got one

There's another company working on a knock-off already, but Nate is ahead of the game with v2.3 almost ready for launch

**N2TRUX** · 09-09-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 5150

Ken, what are you putting your set on?

Nothing.....yet...

Actually I was just messing with Craig and Scoti. I know they have been waiting eagerly and it seemed like a good opportunity to give them a poke in the ribs. Unfortunately they didn't fall for it.....

**67cheby** · 09-10-2009, 09:03 AM

I just want to know who will be first for the hood hinges how about MIKE LOSH, come on down you are the next contestant !!!!!

stunna · 09-10-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

I just want to know who will be first for the hood hinges how about MIKE LOSH, come on down you are the next contestant !!!!!

i cant wait to see those!!

SCOTI · 09-10-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Nothing.....yet...

Actually I was just messing with Craig and Scoti. I know they have been waiting eagerly and it seemed like a good opportunity to give them a poke in the ribs. Unfortunately they didn't fall for it.....

I knew better. I'm still waiting but I'll get some pics up once I have them.

joe231 · 09-01-2009, 02:10 PM

so....any plans to adapt this set up to the 73-up frame?

I have been kicking around the idea of swapping a '72-earlier trailing arm suspension into my '80....

joe231 · 09-17-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

so....any plans to adapt this set up to the 73-up frame?

I have been kicking around the idea of swapping a '72-earlier trailing arm suspension into my '80....

now look what you made me do......had to quote myself

joe231 · 12-18-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

so....any plans to adapt this set up to the 73-up frame?

I have been kicking around the idea of swapping a '72-earlier trailing arm suspension into my '80....

Hmmm....
Guess I don't rate.

I asked this question over 3 months ago........

08-28-2009, 08:33 PM	#1
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms I guess i didn't use the right words. Last edited by lowdownstar; 08-29-2009 at 08:04 AM.

08-29-2009, 06:40 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms The place that does my PC work cleans everything with some kinda phosphate? (Spelling) as for the welds, Nate has them so clean that there is no lil balls as you call it. With shipping and PC they are about the same $ as CPP but why buy there's when you can have PORTERBUILT __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-29-2009, 09:57 AM	#4
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms these are what i am talking about. I am not trying to say anything bad about Nathans welding at all, as a matter fax i think hes better than a robot! This is normal stuff, i just didn't like them after PC was done> i thought i would save you from going threw it. Maybe i am just to picky. That is why i went with Porter built stuff in the first place, i am picky. Sorry if i had hurt anyones feelings, not my intent. Ray Attached Images

08-29-2009, 02:29 PM	#6
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 820	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms My PC just forget to tell the young kid to clean them up before they coated them. I forgot i didn't do them till i got to the PC shop. I like to clean everything up before a paint, coat, or polish anything! I am taking my time to even polish the shafts for the A-arms as well as all the bolts. It's just me. That is why they call it a sickness, and I am one sick SOB! Ray

08-29-2009, 04:33 PM	#7
SCOTTMO powdercoater Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: mesa,az Posts: 203	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Attension to detail and alittle extra effort makes the whole job that much better and noticed in the positive way

08-29-2009, 11:27 AM	#9
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms Hey Ray.... Stop talking about my balls! Often times, it's inevitable to get some "welding berries" on the parts when MIG welding. As Ray mentioned, sandblasting alone doesn't always remove these. Those really picky guys (and I know there are a lot of us) may want to put forth a little more effort to remove these, as they will be more noticable with a color coat. __________________ 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!

08-29-2009, 12:25 PM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,939	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms For the record..... I said slag. Are you done w/mine yet? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 08-29-2009 at 12:26 PM.

08-29-2009, 04:47 PM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms I'm building mine to drive, so road rash and some character is a welcome addition to my ride (I can hear people gasping through my monitor) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-29-2009, 10:01 AM	#13
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms You aren't hurting anybodies feelings... you have a valid point and the pics to back it up. No problem. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

09-01-2009, 12:48 PM	#16
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms i am sure someone else has asked but, what is that in porterbuilts avatar ?? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-01-2009, 12:50 PM	#17
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms i clicked on it now i see , its a freakin awesome weld. WOW __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-10-2009, 09:03 AM	#20
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms I just want to know who will be first for the hood hinges how about MIKE LOSH, come on down you are the next contestant !!!!! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-01-2009, 02:10 PM	#23
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 2" Drop Trailing arms so....any plans to adapt this set up to the 73-up frame? I have been kicking around the idea of swapping a '72-earlier trailing arm suspension into my '80.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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