72 2wd Blazer: Project "Break Me"

[N2TRUX]

While my guess is that the name "Dropmember" is trademarked, that's not my real concern. I would be more apprehensive over proper function. With some ingenuity a good fabricator can replicate the "appearance" of any of the popular IFS on the market. The concern is can they replicate the dynamics of the design. Without the proper geometry built in, bump steer and tracking could become a handling nightmare.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

While my guess is that the name "Dropmember" is trademarked, that's not my real concern. I would be more apprehensive over proper function. With some ingenuity a good fabricator can replicate the "appearance" of any of the popular IFS on the market. The concern is can they replicate the dynamics of the design. Without the proper geometry built in, bump steer and tracking could become a handling nightmare.

Yeah if you didn't know **** about the geometry you could really mess something up. I am sure glad that we know what we are doing

[ChevyDude]

Just read your whole thread...Looking Good, should be awesome when you are done!!!

[meathead95]

looks good so far. keep up the progress

[hotrodhomi]

Keep up the good work Kade. Don't let them get you down. Whatever you do, don't stop posting. I love reading about this, your blazers going to be sic.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Keep up the good work Kade. Don't let them get you down. Whatever you do, don't stop posting. I love reading about this, your blazers going to be sic.

Thanx for the support

[bagged74]

by all means build it, its your truck.
my point (which you confirmed) was that you seem to come across kind of arrogant. Im not saying its intentional or that its really a problem. You just said you were tired of people saying this and that about you. I was just trying to give you some insight as to why they might be saying things.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by bagged74

by all means build it, its your truck.
my point (which you confirmed) was that you seem to come across kind of arrogant. Im not saying its intentional or that its really a problem. You just said you were tired of people saying this and that about you. I was just trying to give you some insight as to why they might be saying things.

If people don't have nice things to say they should keep them to theirselves. If I am arrogant don't come over here reading my post and we won't have the discussions. I don't come over on you and say what is on my mind for the sake of keeping piece and you should have kept the arrogant remark to yourself. I may be arrogant and I probaly am but I keep the smart a$$ remarks to myself as much as I can so I don't piss people off since this not what this site is for. This is the last thing I am saying about it since this is my build thread and not for discussing things of this matter.

[DollaBill]

kade-
i think its great youre building your front suspension crossmember yourself. i do have a couple questions on how you decided to set it up as far as the geometry goes. how did you go about figuring what the camber curve needed to be? how did you decide where the caster should be? hows the bumpsteer going to play out? wheres the roll center going to be? i am assuming you are using some type of software to set it up? if so, what program did you decide to use? and would you recommend it to others (software)? sorry about all the questions i am thinking about doing the same thing (fabricating my own crossmember) but know i need to do the homework. i will be keeping an eye on the build and look forward to seeing it on the road.

[shifty]

Originally Posted by bagged74

by all means build it, its your truck.
my point (which you confirmed) was that you seem to come across kind of arrogant. Im not saying its intentional or that its really a problem. You just said you were tired of people saying this and that about you. I was just trying to give you some insight as to why they might be saying things.

There is a big difference between being "arrogant" and being a "realist who sets a budget and works within it".

I would probably come across as "arrogant" or "stubborn" if people came into my build threat and started chastizing me about my choices, reasoning and logic in my build as well.

If you think someone is being arrogant, the place to air this is probably NOT in their build thread. A few people ganged up on ChevyDude in posts leading up to his "Project Overkill" thread/build as well, and I think that was inappropriate also, as did many others. How a guy chooses to build up his truck, and his reasons for building it up are personal. I don't think anyone on this forum has the right to judge or challenge those personal choices or logic in a build thread.

If you don't like a person's choices in their build, it's perfectly acceptable to offer up a suggestion, but, you gotta understand - a project like this is very PERSONAL to the person building it, so suggestions - even creative or constructive ones MAY NOT be taken with smiles and hugs.

I say everyone just step off the man and let him continue with his build thread like he wants to. Stop polluting the thread with your arguing, BS, accusations and namecalling, please. The rest of us are sick of seeing the harassment and want to see more build pictures.

[killer71]

jkade...keep up the good work...do this truck exactly how you want it as i know you will...
when your willing to give up those specks i'm here with open arms!

[jkade]

Originally Posted by shifty

There is a big difference between being "arrogant" and being a "realist who sets a budget and works within it".

I would probably come across as "arrogant" or "stubborn" if people came into my build threat and started chastizing me about my choices, reasoning and logic in my build as well.

If you think someone is being arrogant, the place to air this is probably NOT in their build thread. A few people ganged up on ChevyDude in posts leading up to his "Project Overkill" thread/build as well, and I think that was inappropriate also, as did many others. How a guy chooses to build up his truck, and his reasons for building it up are personal. I don't think anyone on this forum has the right to judge or challenge those personal choices or logic in a build thread.

If you don't like a person's choices in their build, it's perfectly acceptable to offer up a suggestion, but, you gotta understand - a project like this is very PERSONAL to the person building it, so suggestions - even creative or constructive ones MAY NOT be taken with smiles and hugs.

I say everyone just step off the man and let him continue with his build thread like he wants to. Stop polluting the thread with your arguing, BS, accusations and namecalling, please. The rest of us are sick of seeing the harassment and want to see more build pictures.

Originally Posted by shifty

Which moulding are you talking about? I have painted bumpers on my '68 and I think it looks great as long with the trim on as long as you paint the bumper to match the grille inset:

He is talking about the 67-68 side trim, I agree roll pans would look dumb with the side trim. Is the the truck that is got the ls and t56 Shifty?

Originally Posted by killer71

jkade...keep up the good work...do this truck exactly how you want it as i know you will...
when your willing to give up those specks i'm here with open arms!

I want to get everything built and I will hook all those that want it up I will for sure hook you up conserding how sh$ty your luck has been.

Thanks Guys

[killer71]

Originally Posted by jkade

He is talking about the 67-68 side trim, I agree roll pans would look dumb with the side trim. Is the the truck that is got the ls and t56 Shifty?



I want to get everything built and I will hook all those that want it up I will for sure hook you up conserding how sh$ty your luck has been.

Thanks Guys

ahh....jkade showin me some love!!!!!

[69c4x11]

Hey guys new here ,, I'm a Lateral -g / Pro-touring guy,, A friend of mine uses no software, But he is a draftsman/Carbuilder, He also laid out the chassis for the G-Force Cuda,for Alan Johnson,,, They then loaded it and checked it with the software !!! Quess what? it was correct!!! with the correct anti-dive, bumpsteer, instant center,rollcenter,Laid out it will work,,,My ex 69 camaro full C4 on 2x4 chassis has been at 185mph with some left, stable as a rock,,,It was built from our friends design, My other son has a 69 camaro, Yes it will hall a--, and drives like it is on rails, with C4 subframe,,, I'm the one who talked Kade into this ,,, You can also check out My 66 vette on lateral-g, dog it's chassis, if you want , it was also home built, like the 2 69 Camaro's,, Money is an issue with alot of people,and so is knowledge, It is nice to have friends to turn to!!!!!! Thanks Rods&Restos, Centre,AL. Neil Lea !!

[jkade]

Originally Posted by 69c4x11

Hey guys new here ,, I'm a Lateral -g / Pro-touring guy,, A friend of mine uses no software, But he is a draftsman/Carbuilder, He also laid out the chassis for the G-Force Cuda,for Alan Johnson,,, They then loaded it and checked it with the software !!! Quess what? it was correct!!! with the correct anti-dive, bumpsteer, instant center,rollcenter,Laid out it will work,,,My ex 69 camaro full C4 on 2x4 chassis has been at 185mph with some left, stable as a rock,,,It was built from our friends design, My other son has a 69 camaro, Yes it will hall a--, and drives like it is on rails, with C4 subframe,,, I'm the one who talked Kade into this ,,, You can also check out My 66 vette on lateral-g, dog it's chassis, if you want , it was also home built, like the 2 69 Camaro's,, Money is an issue with alot of people,and so is knowledge, It is nice to have friends to turn to!!!!!! Thanks Rods&Restos, Centre,AL. Neil Lea !!

to the board. They are not always like this

[shifty]

Originally Posted by jkade

He is talking about the 67-68 side trim, I agree roll pans would look dumb with the side trim. Is the the truck that is got the ls and t56 Shifty?

Yep

[lolife99]

I'm just glad I belong to a board where EVERYONE can voice their opinions. I learn things here everyday.

[cflvulcan]

jkade, just wanted to tell ya your doing an awesome job and i go thru the same sh%t with people voicing their bad opinions. i know where your coming from with having a limited budget, i dont make much either. i wouldnt wanna buy a $1400 piece when i know i can make it. actually im in the process of sectioning my front crossmember cause i cant afford to buy one. im also in the process of putting a 57 chevy dash in mine too cause everyone in my area says its impossible. its only steel, i know its gonna work. sorry for writing so much haha, keep up the good work...

[jkade]

Originally Posted by cflvulcan

jkade, just wanted to tell ya your doing an awesome job and i go thru the same sh%t with people voicing their bad opinions. i know where your coming from with having a limited budget, i dont make much either. i wouldnt wanna buy a $1400 piece when i know i can make it. actually im in the process of sectioning my front crossmember cause i cant afford to buy one. im also in the process of putting a 57 chevy dash in mine too cause everyone in my area says its impossible. its only steel, i know its gonna work. sorry for writing so much haha, keep up the good work...

Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it.

[gringoloco]

Off the deep end! Looks good. Are you gonna use the CL205s, or are they just for mock-up?

[jkade]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Off the deep end! Looks good. Are you gonna use the CL205s, or are they just for mock-up?

I am not sure on the wheels, what do you guys think about the grey spokes? They aren't as played as the polished, I think they look good though. Those are 18x10's and the offset is just about right but I think a 20-20 combo looks good also. Do yall think it will look stupid to be tucking the back wheel and not the front?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by jkade

Do yall think it will look stupid to be tucking the back wheel and not the front?

Wnat do you mean by not tucking the front I amy not be up on the term Tucking but I thought you were setting this thing up to sit on the ground? Won't that mean it will tuck front and rear?

I like the grey spoke rims!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[jkade]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Wnat do you mean by not tucking the front I amy not be up on the term Tucking but I thought you were setting this thing up to sit on the ground? Won't that mean it will tuck front and rear?

I like the grey spoke rims!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I am refering to tucking at ride height.

I hope the ride height to be close to the way the picture looks.

[PBFAB.COM]

I think the grey centered wheels look good with red... are you sticking with red? I also saw some photoshop pics with orange... greay centers and orange paint to go together IMO. As for 22's out back, what is the price difference? I am a huge fan of the 20/22 stagger... but I know sometimes it doesn't fit the budget. Could there be some savings if you went with a more "economical" tire size in the rear on a 22? or would it still be to far out of budget... or would you just rather have the fatty tire on the 20 out back?

No turning back now!

[jkade]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I think the grey centered wheels look good with red... are you sticking with red? I also saw some photoshop pics with orange... greay centers and orange paint to go together IMO. As for 22's out back, what is the price difference? I am a huge fan of the 20/22 stagger... but I know sometimes it doesn't fit the budget. Could there be some savings if you went with a more "economical" tire size in the rear on a 22? or would it still be to far out of budget... or would you just rather have the fatty tire on the 20 out back?

No turning back now!

Not set in stone on the color yet, as far as price on the wheels it would be a min of $1000 if I don't stay with americans I bet but I will have to see when it comes time to order them. I know a guy that can get me a good deal on some intro's also, I really like the new saltster and it has a grey center also. I do like a fatty rear tire too, and with a ls based motor it might help it hook up also, the 67 truck with the 295/40/20's just blows them off with no effort at all.