Dino63's 66SWB

[blazntn]

Hey guys look on Gaugemagazine.com in the next few months. I am also doing a tech article on the dropmember that will be a little more step by step.

[64shortc10]

Nathan I was wondering if you had sent out my rack notches yet? Also on my parts list that came with my droppedmember it said the heims where going to be drop shipped, any word on those? Have you made any more hood hinge setups for the 60's trucks like the ones on Dino's 63 panel? How much are they? I'm hoping to order the chrome power rack, and possibly those hood hinges around the begining of Feb. I just wanted to thank you again for all your help.

Tony from Norcal

[PBFAB.COM]

I will get the notches shipped out for you the beginning of the week. The heims should have arrived by now... I will check with them on Monday. I will give you a call Monday-Tuesday to follow-up.
On the hood hinges... I was hoping to have had the time to get em done last week. Looks like it will be another week or two until I have a 'free Saturday'.

[64shortc10]

Nathan,

As far as the hood hinges, dont rush on my behalf. You are the only company i've even seen that offers hood hinges fo these trucks. Everyone else suggested I reverse tilt the hood. I thought that was what I was going to do until I heard about Dino's 63. Does your setup use the factory hinges? How much is your setup? I'll try to post some pics of my $500 bucket that is going to have some sick suspension on it. Thanks again.

Tony from Norcal.

[Raguemoe]

I see a Porterbuilt dropmember in my trucks future!

[64shortc10]

Raguemoe,

Your truck looks sick! I see Devious Customs did the rear setup right?
Are those the stock frame rails from the cab back? Also the dropmember will lower your truck another 2-3 inches, and narrow the track width. Bringing your wheels closer together. Are those nice looking wheel wells gonna allow it to go that much lower and that much further in? One more Question for you. Does that c-notch allow your frame rails to lay on the ground with that 285-35-22 wheel and tire setup? By the way I love those wheels! Again sick truck!

Tony from Norcal.

[Raguemoe]

All work done by Devious. Stock frame w/notch & 3-link. Spoke to Nathan and I will change to stock height spindles, so frame will be 1/2" off ground with my tires (currently the front section of the frame is 2" off the ground and the stock cross member is 1/2" off the ground). Track will be narrowed 1" per side, which should be fine. The reason why I like the dropmember is the additional clearance and the upgraded steering. The frame sits 2" off the ground front & back now!!

[PBFAB.COM]

Thought I would bring this back from the dead... Hood hinges coming soon. Dino also picked up a Big Window cab and will be making the swap shortly.

[IvelDesigns]

how about a setup for a long bed?

[PBFAB.COM]

The current set-up uses the cab mount mounting holes to 'locate it' in the frame for installation. I am sure it could just be moved rearward and a few other holes be drilled to make it work with a longbed. I will do a little more checking to see for sure.

[jimmydean]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The current set-up uses the cab mount mounting holes to 'locate it' in the frame for installation. I am sure it could just be moved rearward and a few other holes be drilled to make it work with a longbed. I will do a little more checking to see for sure.

If that works for the C4 rear, I'll be set! I would like to keep mine a long bed if at all possible.

[leftcoast66]

awesome, if their not too expensive, I'm definately interested in those.

[snacob14]

What wall thickness was the 2x5? that you used for the rear frame notch. I like the way that setup looks.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by snacob14

What wall thickness was the 2x5? that you used for the rear frame notch. I like the way that setup looks.

That's actually 2x4x.120 wall.

[77CustomOffRoadRacer]

i seen the pics of your lifted trucks i found a 41/2 inch long travel lift kit for my 77 truck.. whats the best way and best lift kit for my 77 short box custom deluxe?

[[ol'Blue]]

Porterbuilt:
Will the hinges also work for lowered trucks 67-72?
cause when i do lower the front the fenderwell is gonig to hit my hinges.

[1991s10]

If i keep looking at that i'm gonna bag mine.

Great job

[64shortc10]

Nathan,

Whats up with the hood hinges? Are they just mounts you are selling, and I would use my factory hood hinge? Or is what you are selling a new fabricated hood hinge setup? Any idea how much? Any pics of Dino's 63's hinges? Later!

Tony from Norcal

[thekid54]

^ +1

[64shortc10]

Nathan,

Is Dino going to replace the whole cab or just cut out the back window? Has anything new been done to the 66 since its been running? Does it have hood hinges yet? Later!

Tony from Norcal

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Nathan,

Is Dino going to replace the whole cab or just cut out the back window? Has anything new been done to the 66 since its been running? Does it have hood hinges yet? Later!

Tony from Norcal

He's replacing the whole cab, and front sheetmetal. He's still waiting for me to get to it for the hinges (he keeps buying other cars and having me bag them for him!) He bought a 62 Bel-Air wagon and a 78 C-10. The 62 got some centerline smoothies (18s and 20s) and will be getting bagged this week; and the 78 has some 20s and 22s and will be getting a Dropmember in a couple of months.

[leftcoast66]

Ya, I'm interested in the hinges as well, any new word?

[RunninLo]

now if only us 67-72 guys could be so lucky.

[PBFAB.COM]

Well... since the plans for the "big window cab swap" have turned into a custom C4 chassis for the big window... it was time to do a little cosmetic work to the 66. Dino's been busy the last week and a half! The truck has been cleaned up, sealed up in a green primer, some new chrome pieces installed, the cab will get freshened up and get new glass, insulation and so forth. I will continue to post up pics as progress continues (until I can sit down and show Dino how to do it himself! ).

Oh yeah... we're calling it the Green Monster!

[jasonb72]

Looks great,