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**nlped** · 05-16-2013, 09:52 PM

When I ordered everything, Dave (?) told me I'd get the piece/pieces I'd need to make it all work. Maybe that's why it's taking so long.

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CC69Rat · 05-16-2013, 10:13 PM

The lower shock bar for tubular arms is also different than the one you'd need for stock arms. I agree, he should have asked... but ..
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**nlped** · 05-16-2013, 11:47 PM

I told him which arms I'm using. Ooh, I'll be upset if they don't fit after 8 weeks of waiting. Just saying...!
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jkeating1 · 05-17-2013, 12:18 AM

I just read most of your thread. I got interested in yall's conversation about the Porterbuilt stuff because I have all that stuff on the way now. I'm hoping it all fits too, but I did get their arms, so I should be ok. On yours, it looks like the lower end of the track bar will work with the CPP lower bracket you installed early on. IDK if that's still on there.

**nlped** · 05-19-2013, 04:07 PM

Just got home from Good Guys... It was phenomenal...HOT, but phenomenal!

I bought some painted bumpers (I want to shave the holes and fit them up tight to the body and paint them silver) at the swap meet. I bought my SS brake lines, 10' of 5/16" & 3/8" SS fuel line, and all the SS clamps and such for all the lines from Inlinetube.com at a GREAT discount at the vendor alley. All in all...I think it was well worth it!

**nlped** · 06-16-2013, 12:00 PM

Finally, after sending Porterbuilt another email last Wednesday, I got a ups quantum ship email (nothing from Porterbuilt) that my parts are finally coming...11+ weeks later. I wouldn't be upset except that I was told 3-4 weeks and the correspondence/ customer service on the follow up SUCKED!!! Pieces had better be amazing because the service is aweful.
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Xeen · 06-16-2013, 04:43 PM

It goes without saying that the parts will be amazing, they are worth the wait, consider that unless you already have all the money and parts to finish the entire project right now and you are done with everything else just sitting waiting on the Porterbuilt parts it didn't really set you back at all.
I know you are excited to get the parts but you wont be dissapointed with them.

**nlped** · 06-18-2013, 10:35 PM

My last email to PB must have lit a fire, because I received 2 boxes of long overdue parts from the brown box truck today! Whoop Whoop!!!! Don't mind the NX bottle, that's for another one of my vehicles unless I can sell it...

**lolife99** · 06-18-2013, 10:37 PM

Quality!^^^

**nlped** · 06-18-2013, 10:58 PM

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Quality!^^^

Oh, I know! It looks fantastic! If my welding looked like these, I'd just sit around welding up stuff...

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**nlped** · 07-01-2013, 08:42 PM

Notches are in... Crossmembers are in... Jeep FI gas tank is "sorta" in... Brake lines are run... New fuel lines are done...!!! Now I have to put the CCP front upper/lower control arms and tubular trailing arms (with a stray rearend) installed so I can run airlines for the bags.

I *****ed & moaned about the service at Porterbuilt, but DAMN that boy builds some super nice pieces!!!! I really wanna buy a touring dropmember now.

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Xeen · 07-01-2013, 08:50 PM

^How about some pics!

**lolife99** · 07-01-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I *****ed & moaned about the service at Porterbuilt, but DAMN that boy builds some super nice pieces!!!! I really wanna buy a touring dropmember now.

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Do it!

**nlped** · 07-01-2013, 08:56 PM

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^How about some pics!

Don't know how to do it from my phone. My wife has my digital camera so all I have is the ole iPhone. I'll shoot some pics my next off day.
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**nlped** · 07-01-2013, 08:57 PM

Keith... Would I have to get their control arms or can I use the CPP arms?
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**lolife99** · 07-01-2013, 09:04 PM

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Keith... Would I have to get their control arms or can I use the CPP arms?
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I don't think the CPP arms will work with the Dropmember.
But they usually sell quick here on the board.

Get that order placed! Ha.

I think PB production times are going to pick up with his new waterjet and press brake that he just recieved.

CC69Rat · 07-01-2013, 09:12 PM

I had my GMC around 7.5" drop in the back.. you can get pretty low on Nates CNotch.

I don't want to say I told you so,.. but. I seem to recall saying its worth the wait.

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**nlped** · 07-01-2013, 09:16 PM

^^^ Wise A$$. :lmao:

I hate to sell the control arms and buy a PB dropmember because then I have to buy new control arms. This is gonna be a driver... Not a show truck. Dang Dang Dang.
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**lolife99** · 07-01-2013, 09:24 PM

Maybe a really LOW driver?

CC69Rat · 07-01-2013, 09:27 PM

You'll need Accuair Pro 2 kit as well.

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**nlped** · 07-01-2013, 09:52 PM

Chad!!!! Stop that!!!
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**nlped** · 07-02-2013, 10:51 PM

After much contemplation, I think I'm going to sell the CPP front control arms and such and buy the PB touring dropmember, control arms, rack & pinion and the other assundry pieces/parts. What to do... What to do!?!?
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Xeen · 07-02-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

After much contemplation, I think I'm going to sell the CPP front control arms and such and buy the PB touring dropmember, control arms, rack & pinion and the other assundry pieces/parts. What to do... What to do!?!?
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carefull feature creap will sneak up on you and the next thing you know you will have 25k in this truck

**nlped** · 07-02-2013, 11:13 PM

^^^. I know, right!?!
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**nlped** · 07-06-2013, 09:27 PM

Nothing really done to the '70 GMC, but I did add a new GMC to the ole garage

Also got my bed header panel for the wood bed!

05-16-2013, 09:52 PM	#151
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole When I ordered everything, Dave (?) told me I'd get the piece/pieces I'd need to make it all work. Maybe that's why it's taking so long. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

05-16-2013, 10:13 PM	#152
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole The lower shock bar for tubular arms is also different than the one you'd need for stock arms. I agree, he should have asked... but .. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

05-16-2013, 11:47 PM	#153
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole I told him which arms I'm using. Ooh, I'll be upset if they don't fit after 8 weeks of waiting. Just saying...! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

05-17-2013, 12:18 AM	#154
jkeating1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 519	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole I just read most of your thread. I got interested in yall's conversation about the Porterbuilt stuff because I have all that stuff on the way now. I'm hoping it all fits too, but I did get their arms, so I should be ok. On yours, it looks like the lower end of the track bar will work with the CPP lower bracket you installed early on. IDK if that's still on there. __________________ JK

05-19-2013, 04:07 PM	#155
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Just got home from Good Guys... It was phenomenal...HOT, but phenomenal! I bought some painted bumpers (I want to shave the holes and fit them up tight to the body and paint them silver) at the swap meet. I bought my SS brake lines, 10' of 5/16" & 3/8" SS fuel line, and all the SS clamps and such for all the lines from Inlinetube.com at a GREAT discount at the vendor alley. All in all...I think it was well worth it! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-16-2013, 12:00 PM	#156
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Finally, after sending Porterbuilt another email last Wednesday, I got a ups quantum ship email (nothing from Porterbuilt) that my parts are finally coming...11+ weeks later. I wouldn't be upset except that I was told 3-4 weeks and the correspondence/ customer service on the follow up SUCKED!!! Pieces had better be amazing because the service is aweful. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-16-2013, 04:43 PM	#157
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole It goes without saying that the parts will be amazing, they are worth the wait, consider that unless you already have all the money and parts to finish the entire project right now and you are done with everything else just sitting waiting on the Porterbuilt parts it didn't really set you back at all. I know you are excited to get the parts but you wont be dissapointed with them. __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

06-18-2013, 10:35 PM	#158
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole My last email to PB must have lit a fire, because I received 2 boxes of long overdue parts from the brown box truck today! Whoop Whoop!!!! Don't mind the NX bottle, that's for another one of my vehicles unless I can sell it... Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

06-18-2013, 10:37 PM	#159
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Quality!^^^ __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-01-2013, 08:42 PM	#161
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Notches are in... Crossmembers are in... Jeep FI gas tank is "sorta" in... Brake lines are run... New fuel lines are done...!!! Now I have to put the CCP front upper/lower control arms and tubular trailing arms (with a stray rearend) installed so I can run airlines for the bags. I ****ed & moaned about the service at Porterbuilt, but DAMN that boy builds some super nice pieces!!!! I really wanna buy a touring dropmember now. Posted via Mobile Device* __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-01-2013, 08:50 PM	#162
Xeen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Topeka Kansas Posts: 2,655	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole ^How about some pics! __________________ Please call me Brian. Check out My 1972 SWB Fleetside 5.3L Vortec Restomod Build

07-01-2013, 08:57 PM	#165
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Keith... Would I have to get their control arms or can I use the CPP arms? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-01-2013, 09:12 PM	#167
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole I had my GMC around 7.5" drop in the back.. you can get pretty low on Nates CNotch. I don't want to say I told you so,.. but. I seem to recall saying its worth the wait. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-01-2013, 09:16 PM	#168
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole ^^^ Wise A$$. :lmao: I hate to sell the control arms and buy a PB dropmember because then I have to buy new control arms. This is gonna be a driver... Not a show truck. Dang Dang Dang. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-01-2013, 09:24 PM	#169
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Maybe a really LOW driver? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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07-01-2013, 09:27 PM	#170
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole You'll need Accuair Pro 2 kit as well. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

07-01-2013, 09:52 PM	#171
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Chad!!!! Stop that!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-02-2013, 10:51 PM	#172
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole After much contemplation, I think I'm going to sell the CPP front control arms and such and buy the PB touring dropmember, control arms, rack & pinion and the other assundry pieces/parts. What to do... What to do!?!? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-02-2013, 11:13 PM	#174
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole ^^^. I know, right!?! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-06-2013, 09:27 PM	#175
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: '70 GMC SWB Money Hole Nothing really done to the '70 GMC, but I did add a new GMC to the ole garage Also got my bed header panel for the wood bed! Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

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