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xlcooplx · 11-21-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

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!

Not to whore up the thread, but will the C4 suspension bolt up to a 62? I know that it uses the torsion bar front end so i didnt know if it would or wouldnt. Thanks again for the help man!

Bishops Trucks · 11-16-2006, 04:37 AM

Can you say "LOW".

Tony@AirRideTech · 11-16-2006, 12:06 PM

now that is bad ass right there...... !

Bishops Trucks · 11-20-2006, 11:26 PM

That truck looks great.

*Shane* · 11-21-2006, 12:18 AM

Da-yum! That thing is low ... and SWEET!

powell72 · 11-21-2006, 12:43 AM

I love it, it looks like a street sweeper in the head on shot.

jimmydean · 11-21-2006, 03:25 AM

PB, amazing as always! I love that body style too. I looked long and hard for a '66 before I gave up and bought my '69.

I can't wait to run a drop member in my truck.

PBFAB.COM · 11-22-2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

PB, amazing as always! I love that body style too. I looked long and hard for a '66 before I gave up and bought my '69.

I can't wait to run a drop member in my truck.

I love these trucks too... I have a 66 SWB big window and a 66 Suburban that will one day recieve the royal treatment. The sub will be going under the knife shortly (losing a lot of its sheetmetal and some of its wheelbase).

gostranger · 11-21-2006, 07:19 AM

that is awesome!! that is exactly what look i am going for!!!

Grunion · 11-25-2006, 06:05 PM

looks cool dino

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-26-2006, 09:00 AM

Simply Beautiful, I want mine done

leftcoast66 · 11-26-2006, 10:16 PM

Looks awesome, just curious what headers are those, I can't find any which fit w/ my truck layed out.

PBFAB.COM · 11-27-2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by leftcoast66

Looks awesome, just curious what headers are those, I can't find any which fit w/ my truck layed out.

They're the "shorty" style headers used on chevelles, camaros, and novas... I think a few guys have had some clearance issues running them with a stock motor mount... the driver's side doesn't clear??? They work perfectly with a Dropmember

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leftcoast66 · 11-27-2006, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

They're the "shorty" style headers used on chevelles, camaros, and novas... I think a few guys have had some clearance issues running them with a stock motor mount... the driver's side doesn't clear??? They work perfectly with a Dropmember

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Thanks, I like the look a lot. I'm thinking this summer I'm going to build something similar to the dropmember, don't have the money to buy one. I love the idea and u've got amazing work

PBFAB.COM · 12-02-2006, 12:56 AM

Here's some exhaust pics.

PBFAB.COM · 12-02-2006, 12:57 AM

a few more...

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-02-2006, 08:13 AM

Nice, alot of peeps wouldn't go that route, but I llike the 2 into 1, bet
it will sound real deep and roudy dumped out like that, audio file?

PBFAB.COM · 12-02-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Nice, alot of peeps wouldn't go that route, but I llike the 2 into 1, bet
it will sound real deep and roudy dumped out like that, audio file?

I will definitely see if I can't post up an audio file. This is the way I would do my personal exhausts, it is clean and functional. It is pretty loud and throaty. After 20 min. on the freeway it seems real quiet, and everybody seems to whisper to you for about a half-an-hour afterwards

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-02-2006, 11:57 AM

I had my old inline six done like that, I luv'd it, also had my
87 firebird done that way to, just one LARGE tip dumped out flat.

speedaddict · 12-22-2006, 01:34 AM

I'd be interested in those hinges...please let me know when you get a price on them. info@bodylinesinc.com

64shortc10 · 01-19-2007, 11:28 AM

Hi everyone,

Tony from Norcal, just wanted to tell everyone I got my Droppedmember today. I'm waiting to get some more money before I order my rack and pinion, steering linkage, and AirRide control arms. I wanted to thank Nathan from Porterbuilt for all his help. I'm waiting to see what this rear setup for these trucks looks like cause i'll probably end up buying one. Nathan I was wondering if, when I order the rack if I get the notches for where it passes through the frame or if that is something i'll have to supply? I cait wait to see my 64 shortbed laid on 22's!

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2007, 02:09 PM

I'll take care of you on the notches Tony.

kylejamers · 01-19-2007, 03:29 PM

did i hear you mention you were
going to build a 66 "blazurban" ?

i need more info

blazntn · 01-19-2007, 05:26 PM

Hey Nathan I need my notches too!!

poorboy · 01-19-2007, 11:09 PM

This truck is in the current issue of Classic Trucks. The article follws the Dropmember install. It's a good article. Are they going to cover the rear set up too?

11-16-2006, 04:37 AM	#2
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11-16-2006, 12:06 PM	#3
Tony@AirRideTech Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Huntingburg IN Posts: 620	Re: Dino63's 66SWB now that is bad ass right there...... !

11-20-2006, 11:26 PM	#4
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Dino63's 66SWB That truck looks great. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

11-21-2006, 12:18 AM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Da-yum! That thing is low ... and SWEET!

11-21-2006, 12:43 AM	#6
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Dino63's 66SWB I love it, it looks like a street sweeper in the head on shot. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-21-2006, 03:25 AM	#7
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dino63's 66SWB PB, amazing as always! I love that body style too. I looked long and hard for a '66 before I gave up and bought my '69. I can't wait to run a drop member in my truck.

11-21-2006, 07:19 AM	#9
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Dino63's 66SWB that is awesome!! that is exactly what look i am going for!!!

11-25-2006, 06:05 PM	#10
Grunion Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 92	Re: Dino63's 66SWB looks cool dino

11-26-2006, 09:00 AM	#11
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Simply Beautiful, I want mine done __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-26-2006, 10:16 PM	#12
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Looks awesome, just curious what headers are those, I can't find any which fit w/ my truck layed out.

12-02-2006, 12:56 AM	#15
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Here's some exhaust pics. 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!

12-02-2006, 12:57 AM	#16
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dino63's 66SWB a few more... 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!

12-02-2006, 08:13 AM	#17
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Nice, alot of peeps wouldn't go that route, but I llike the 2 into 1, bet it will sound real deep and roudy dumped out like that, audio file? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-02-2006, 11:57 AM	#19
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Re: Dino63's 66SWB I had my old inline six done like that, I luv'd it, also had my 87 firebird done that way to, just one LARGE tip dumped out flat. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-22-2006, 01:34 AM	#20
speedaddict Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3	Re: Dino63's 66SWB I'd be interested in those hinges...please let me know when you get a price on them. info@bodylinesinc.com



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01-19-2007, 11:28 AM	#21
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Hi everyone, Tony from Norcal, just wanted to tell everyone I got my Droppedmember today. I'm waiting to get some more money before I order my rack and pinion, steering linkage, and AirRide control arms. I wanted to thank Nathan from Porterbuilt for all his help. I'm waiting to see what this rear setup for these trucks looks like cause i'll probably end up buying one. Nathan I was wondering if, when I order the rack if I get the notches for where it passes through the frame or if that is something i'll have to supply? I cait wait to see my 64 shortbed laid on 22's!

01-19-2007, 02:09 PM	#22
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dino63's 66SWB I'll take care of you on the notches Tony. __________________ 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!

01-19-2007, 03:29 PM	#23
kylejamers Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: washington Posts: 133	Re: Dino63's 66SWB did i hear you mention you were going to build a 66 "blazurban" ? i need more info

01-19-2007, 05:26 PM	#24
blazntn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 204	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Hey Nathan I need my notches too!!

01-19-2007, 11:09 PM	#25
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Dino63's 66SWB This truck is in the current issue of Classic Trucks. The article follws the Dropmember install. It's a good article. Are they going to cover the rear set up too?

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