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7T7 · 01-19-2008, 10:25 AM

I feel I have to apologize. This project is taking much longer than I had ever anticipated.
And I never take photos. There has got to be something wrong with me.

Anyhow,here is how she looks right now.

I have to rave about Nat's (Porterbuilt) Dropmember. It is one of the best engineered components I have ever installed.
We have Z-ed frames, sectioned crossmembers and installed Mustang II set ups and they all end up looking and functioning like an afterthought.

If you ever consider a crossmember solution the choice is simple. DROPMEMBER!
Besides, Nat's a hell of a nice guy.

This endorsement is simply an attempt by me to show I am not a total lazy ass and to reclaim some type of respect for myself. Any resemblance of bribery, blackmail or payola is purely coincidental.
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**lolife99** · 01-19-2008, 10:50 AM

Sweet truck just got SWEETER! I think I remember you saying you were running 18x8's up front with a 5.25" BS. Does this BS work well with the dropmember? Or would you change anything?

BaddBusa2005 · 01-19-2008, 12:39 PM

do you have any pictures of the drop member install?

andresco50 · 01-19-2008, 01:34 PM

What's a dropmember take pics of the Dropmember please

**N2TRUX** · 01-19-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by andresco50

What's a dropmember take pics of the Dropmember please

Take a look here- Porterbuilt Streetrodsor check out the suspension forum on this site-

**N2TRUX** · 01-19-2008, 02:01 PM

Nice work Frank. Now keep the progress reports (and pics) coming...

PBFAB.COM · 01-19-2008, 02:03 PM

You are slow!!!!!

If I recall, you're one of the first ten or so Dropmember customers! Nice to see it finally rolling around! Looks awesome!!!!

Jonboy · 01-20-2008, 12:09 AM

That's awesome. I like that the dropmember was able to accomodate the wooden park brake you use, too.

smashingchuck · 01-20-2008, 01:24 AM

Love the wheels... i've been tossing that wheel around for a while now. what are the specs on the wheels and the tires? are they coys or AR?

Those back ones have a lot of dish did you narrow the axle?

Rc 415 · 01-20-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by smashingchuck

Love the wheels... i've been tossing that wheel around for a while now. what are the specs on the wheels and the tires? are they coys or AR?

Those back ones have a lot of dish did you narrow the axle?

from his sig
18 & 20 American CL205s

**N2TRUX** · 01-20-2008, 09:11 AM

Those are AR wheels, and I "think" he said the rear was narrowed.

7T7 · 01-20-2008, 11:55 AM

Thanx guys for the compliments!

Damn Lolife99, you have a good memory. They do set in with the dropmember but it is kinda cool. I can turn lock to lock even with the truck sitting on the ground!

Sorry BadBusa, When I pull the motor again I'll try and take a few pics then.

Yeah Nat, it's been a little over a year now. But believe it or not I have been working on the 77 all day today and right now I'm taking a short break for a bite to eat and a little Barrett-Jackson then it's back to the shop for more fun.

Ok Jon, I can tell you're jealous. I build you a set of Billet cedar parking brakes and drop them off at Scotts shop.

Smashing The rear is a narrowed 9" I always liked a deep wheel on the rear of anything. Fronts are 8x18 5.25 bs rears are 10x20 4" bs.
tires are 245/40/18 rears are 295/40/20

Ken I see you're on line right now ..... probably bored.....come over and help me put my bed on!

boatpuller · 01-20-2008, 12:10 PM

frank......that things looking good.post em as you take em.looking forward to the progress.

Dinos63 · 01-20-2008, 02:53 PM

my trucks home ...now to install all the air ride you truck looks killer

randyjohn · 01-20-2008, 05:59 PM

dino those trucks are sick!

7T7 · 01-21-2008, 09:45 AM

Thanks Ben, I told the wife to just keep the camera out in the shop. Lets see if I remember to use it.

Damn Dino, I thought you were done with that 78. Now is my chance to catch up to you.........stop working on it for a year or two and I may have a chance!

Dinos63 · 01-21-2008, 01:55 PM

work on my el-cheapo deluxe project this weekend.....but next week end back on my 78...i still got a ton to do also, you will love that dropmember

1LoC10 · 01-21-2008, 01:56 PM

nice!!

boxrodz · 01-26-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

my trucks home ...now to install all the air ride you truck looks killer

Cool Shots...

boxrodz · 01-26-2008, 03:33 PM

Real Nice Progress, 7T7.

You should show some before pics to show the folks how far 'backwards' you went to get where you are 'today'.

Looking good.

7T7 · 01-28-2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boxrodz

Real Nice Progress, 7T7.

You should show some before pics to show the folks how far 'backwards' you went to get where you are 'today'.

Looking good.

Backwards is so true!
Here's what it looked like about 5 years ago......

72BlckButy · 01-28-2008, 03:23 AM

That thing has come a long way!!! It's looks great!!!

Dinos63 · 01-29-2008, 05:13 AM

are those american racing wheels? love those wheels

**N2TRUX** · 01-29-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

are those american racing wheels? love those wheels

Yes they are, and so do I...

Slmd92DIME · 01-29-2008, 07:46 AM

Looks great. Get this thing put together.

01-19-2008, 10:25 AM	#1
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Another Dropmember member! I feel I have to apologize. This project is taking much longer than I had ever anticipated. And I never take photos. There has got to be something wrong with me. Anyhow,here is how she looks right now. I have to rave about Nat's (Porterbuilt) Dropmember. It is one of the best engineered components I have ever installed. We have Z-ed frames, sectioned crossmembers and installed Mustang II set ups and they all end up looking and functioning like an afterthought. If you ever consider a crossmember solution the choice is simple. DROPMEMBER! Besides, Nat's a hell of a nice guy. This endorsement is simply an attempt by me to show I am not a total lazy ass and to reclaim some type of respect for myself. Any resemblance of bribery, blackmail or payola is purely coincidental. Some of the trademarks mentioned in this product appear for identification purposes only. All models over 18 years of age. Use only as directed. __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

01-19-2008, 10:50 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,703	Re: Another Dropmember member! Sweet truck just got SWEETER! I think I remember you saying you were running 18x8's up front with a 5.25" BS. Does this BS work well with the dropmember? Or would you change anything? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-19-2008, 12:39 PM	#3
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Another Dropmember member! do you have any pictures of the drop member install? __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

01-19-2008, 01:34 PM	#4
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Another Dropmember member! What's a dropmember take pics of the Dropmember please

01-19-2008, 02:01 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Another Dropmember member! Nice work Frank. Now keep the progress reports (and pics) coming... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-19-2008, 02:03 PM	#7
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Another Dropmember member! You are slow!!!!! If I recall, you're one of the first ten or so Dropmember customers! Nice to see it finally rolling around! Looks awesome!!!! __________________ 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!

01-20-2008, 12:09 AM	#8
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Another Dropmember member! That's awesome. I like that the dropmember was able to accomodate the wooden park brake you use, too.

01-20-2008, 01:24 AM	#9
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Another Dropmember member! Love the wheels... i've been tossing that wheel around for a while now. what are the specs on the wheels and the tires? are they coys or AR? Those back ones have a lot of dish did you narrow the axle? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build Last edited by smashingchuck; 01-20-2008 at 01:26 AM.

01-20-2008, 09:11 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Another Dropmember member! Those are AR wheels, and I "think" he said the rear was narrowed. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-20-2008, 11:55 AM	#12
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: Another Dropmember member! Thanx guys for the compliments! Damn Lolife99, you have a good memory. They do set in with the dropmember but it is kinda cool. I can turn lock to lock even with the truck sitting on the ground! Sorry BadBusa, When I pull the motor again I'll try and take a few pics then. Yeah Nat, it's been a little over a year now. But believe it or not I have been working on the 77 all day today and right now I'm taking a short break for a bite to eat and a little Barrett-Jackson then it's back to the shop for more fun. Ok Jon, I can tell you're jealous. I build you a set of Billet cedar parking brakes and drop them off at Scotts shop. Smashing The rear is a narrowed 9" I always liked a deep wheel on the rear of anything. Fronts are 8x18 5.25 bs rears are 10x20 4" bs. tires are 245/40/18 rears are 295/40/20 Ken I see you're on line right now ..... probably bored.....come over and help me put my bed on! __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc.. Last edited by 7T7; 01-20-2008 at 12:29 PM.

01-20-2008, 12:10 PM	#13
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Another Dropmember member! frank......that things looking good.post em as you take em.looking forward to the progress. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

01-20-2008, 02:53 PM	#14
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Another Dropmember member! my trucks home ...now to install all the air ride you truck looks killer Attached Images __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-20-2008, 05:59 PM	#15
randyjohn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: grand forks, nd Posts: 154	Re: Another Dropmember member! dino those trucks are sick! __________________ It's peanut butter jelly time. '74 GMC 3/4 TON 2WD LB

01-21-2008, 09:45 AM	#16
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: Another Dropmember member! Thanks Ben, I told the wife to just keep the camera out in the shop. Lets see if I remember to use it. Damn Dino, I thought you were done with that 78. Now is my chance to catch up to you.........stop working on it for a year or two and I may have a chance! __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

01-21-2008, 01:55 PM	#17
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Another Dropmember member! work on my el-cheapo deluxe project this weekend.....but next week end back on my 78...i still got a ton to do also, you will love that dropmember Attached Images __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else ! Last edited by Dinos63; 01-22-2008 at 12:49 AM.



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01-21-2008, 01:56 PM	#18
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01-26-2008, 03:33 PM	#20
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Another Dropmember member! Real Nice Progress, 7T7. You should show some before pics to show the folks how far 'backwards' you went to get where you are 'today'. Looking good. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... Last edited by boxrodz; 01-26-2008 at 03:33 PM.

01-28-2008, 03:23 AM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another Dropmember member! That thing has come a long way!!! It's looks great!!! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-29-2008, 05:13 AM	#23
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01-29-2008, 07:46 AM	#25
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Another Dropmember member! Looks great. Get this thing put together. Last edited by Slmd92DIME; 01-29-2008 at 07:46 AM.

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