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PBFAB.COM · 06-12-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Will the inner bridge cap be one piece? Would you have a problem towing with this setup?

What exactly do you mean by "inner bridge cap"?

As for towing... I would not recommend towing with frame that has been notched.

gringoloco · 06-12-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

What exactly do you mean by "inner bridge cap"?

As for towing... I would not recommend towing with frame that has been notched.

Disregard previous question. I'm an idiot.

Will the inner notch cap be one piece or two? It appears that the upper portion is left open- where the notch rests on the axle tube when aired out.

The two pieces here with the stubby little ratchet

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PBFAB.COM · 06-12-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Disregard previous question. I'm an idiot.

Will the inner notch cap be one piece or two? It appears that the upper portion is left open- where the notch rests on the axle tube when aired out.

The two pieces here with the stubby little ratchet

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The notch pictured had not yet been "finished"... the bottom portion you are referring to is welded in as part of the notch, along with with the two top plates that bolt to the top side of the factory frame rails. Due to the contour of the chassis I use a factory frame as the "jig"... I will be cutting this frame in half shortly so my "jig" won't take up as much space!

see ten · 06-12-2008, 04:17 PM

Sweet!

BACKYARD88 · 06-12-2008, 04:26 PM

Awesome!!

SCOTI · 06-12-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Due to the contour of the chassis I use a factory frame as the "jig"... I will be cutting this frame in half shortly so my "jig" won't take up as much space!

You're going to cut up that fine TX frame?

PBFAB.COM · 06-12-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

You're going to cut up that fine TX frame?

Due to the sentimental value of this particular "TX frame" I figured I would immortalize it and make it the fixture for the 63-72 Dropmember Rear!

SCOTI · 06-12-2008, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Due to the sentimental value of this particular "TX frame" I figured I would immortalize it and make it the fixture for the 63-72 Dropmember Rear!

I'm sure my neighbors miss it.....

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yesman · 06-12-2008, 11:30 PM

great work like always. do you tig or mig when building the notch

PBFAB.COM · 06-13-2008, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by yesman

great work like always. do you tig or mig when building the notch

Thanks for the kind words. I use the MIG process on all the plate steel.

jimmydean · 06-13-2008, 11:41 AM

Wow, that's gorgeous Nate.

royo · 06-14-2008, 10:03 AM

WOW great welds !!! Is there any reason this will not work on a lwb.

jasonb72 · 06-15-2008, 12:57 AM

Mine is a long bed, and I will be running it.

royo · 06-15-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonb72

Mine is a long bed, and I will be running it.

KOOL THANKS

royo · 06-23-2008, 03:34 PM

Ttt

Slmd92DIME · 06-23-2008, 05:57 PM

Lookin really good..... those are some very very nice welds...

**Hart_Rod** · 06-23-2008, 09:44 PM

Dang it! If I don't stop looking at this thread, I'm going to end up cutting a big hole in the rear of a perfectly good suburban..............

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PBFAB.COM · 06-23-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Dang it! If I don't stop looking at this thread, I'm going to end up cutting a big hole in the rear of a perfectly good suburban..............

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one way to make a "perfectly good suburban" even BETTER!

BACKYARD88 · 06-23-2008, 11:51 PM

RunninLo · 06-24-2008, 01:39 AM

+1

I think my personal feelings on the subject are no secret.

Josh

gringoloco · 06-24-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

one way to make a "perfectly good suburban" even BETTER!

Worked for my ''perfectly good'' Blazer!

SCOTI · 06-24-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Worked for my ''perfectly good'' Blazer!

Whaaaaa? Rear DM for the Blaze?

gringoloco · 06-24-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Whaaaaa? Rear DM for the Blaze?

Nah. Don't count out the p/u though...

PBFAB.COM · 06-26-2008, 01:01 AM

Finally have it 99% buttoned up.

A couple changes include:

-Upper bag mount/bridge favors the 73-87 kit.

-Rear four-link bracket is a weld on piece. Sorry for all the guys hoping that this would be 100% bolt-on, as I had originally intended. In order to get the link bars as close to the chassis as possible (for larger tires) I found it necessary to remove the trailing arm perch fron the axle tube and weld the bracket in place. The bracket is a two piece design, one bracket welds to the axle tube, and the other bolts over it and incorporates the four-link mount, bag mount, and shock mount. I made it modular in order to have some flexibility for fine tuning it with rvarying ride heights and or shock combos.

RunninLo · 06-26-2008, 01:27 AM

I don't have any trouble setting pinion angle myself but, Will there be some sort of locator once the old perches are removed or will this be a get out the measurin' stick and angle finder type of set-up?

just curious cause the magnet on my angle guage fell off and broke the guage so I'll get another if need.
Josh

06-12-2008, 04:17 PM	#54
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Sweet!

06-12-2008, 04:26 PM	#55
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Awesome!! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-12-2008, 11:30 PM	#59
yesman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ne where but here Posts: 21	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic great work like always. do you tig or mig when building the notch

06-13-2008, 11:41 AM	#61
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Wow, that's gorgeous Nate. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

06-14-2008, 10:03 AM	#62
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic WOW great welds !!! Is there any reason this will not work on a lwb. __________________ nickle and dime

06-15-2008, 12:57 AM	#63
jasonb72 PorterBuilt Man Crush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Allen, tx Posts: 291	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Mine is a long bed, and I will be running it. __________________ The 72 will live again

06-23-2008, 03:34 PM	#65
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Ttt __________________ nickle and dime

06-23-2008, 05:57 PM	#66
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Lookin really good..... those are some very very nice welds... __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

06-23-2008, 09:44 PM	#67
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Dang it! If I don't stop looking at this thread, I'm going to end up cutting a big hole in the rear of a perfectly good suburban............... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

06-23-2008, 11:51 PM	#69
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

06-24-2008, 01:39 AM	#70
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic +1 I think my personal feelings on the subject are no secret. Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

06-26-2008, 01:01 AM	#74
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic Finally have it 99% buttoned up. A couple changes include: -Upper bag mount/bridge favors the 73-87 kit. -Rear four-link bracket is a weld on piece. Sorry for all the guys hoping that this would be 100% bolt-on, as I had originally intended. In order to get the link bars as close to the chassis as possible (for larger tires) I found it necessary to remove the trailing arm perch fron the axle tube and weld the bracket in place. The bracket is a two piece design, one bracket welds to the axle tube, and the other bolts over it and incorporates the four-link mount, bag mount, and shock mount. I made it modular in order to have some flexibility for fine tuning it with rvarying ride heights and or shock combos. 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!

06-26-2008, 01:27 AM	#75
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: Dropmember Rear 63-72 Spy Pic I don't have any trouble setting pinion angle myself but, Will there be some sort of locator once the old perches are removed or will this be a get out the measurin' stick and angle finder type of set-up? just curious cause the magnet on my angle guage fell off and broke the guage so I'll get another if need. Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327



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