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Dropmember in a 69 C10
Here's some installation pics of a Dropmember in a 69 C10. Don't worry, the final hardware will all be grade 8!
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Re: dropmember
Definately different, NICE WELDS
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Re: dropmember
Are these photos with a stock rear suspension and a regular c-notch??? I like the stance and also did not want to cut into the bed. Do you have a pic at ride height.
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I am assuming you are referring to the 63 Panel? It has factory trailing arms and a home-made C-notch out of tube or pipe (I didn't do the work on the rear). The floor has not been modified. As for pics at ride-height... I don't think I have any ![]()
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
Thanks for all the compliments guys. I take extreme pride in all my work, and do my best on every piece I touch.
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Re: dropmember
I Like IT! I want to see more pics of that blazer and panel!!!! Any info on the crossmember???
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I didn't get everything done today I wanted to, but I do have more pics. The rack is in, the control arms and spindles are mounted up, and the motor/trans is mocked up and ready for mounts. I will not make much more progress on this one until next week. Oh, it lays frame on a 29 inch tall tire (with a 3 inch drop-spindle) |
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One more good one. The cab mounts are not installed yet, that's why the rocker is also touching the ground.
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THATS WHAT I SOULD HAVE DONE! Looks SIIIIIICK. My front looks like an abortion compared to that. Keep em commin.
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Did I miss something? What's a Dropmember? Is that something you built, or someone else is building. The welds are awesome, and the end result looks good. I'm just wondering what it is....
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What about motor mounts? Pricing?
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
You do have to notch the framerails for the tie-rod clearance. The kit comes with a plate that bolts in.
Sectioning the crossmember may be a "less expensive" route for those with the capability. For what it cost me to design, proto-type, build, plus the equipment to produce it, and cost of machined pieces... $1200 is a pretty good deal. It's a bargain to some and a lot to others! |
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Re: dropmember
ok now i am going to ask how much is it!! and do you make one the will work with out a rack? looks like some awesome work!!
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porterbuilt- Thank you for becoming a supporting vendor. It looks like you have an awesome product that will be what many of these guys are looking for.
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
I had a duplicate thread going in the 67-72 forum as well, so we went ahead and merged them together here. Some questions that were previously asked may have already been answered... go back and re-read the thread, if the question has not been answered please ask it again.
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
i've been talking with nathen porter for the past couple of weeks since i saw the dropmember metioned on the low 72 thread. nathen is a really cool guy and is very helpful. i will be ordering my dropmember next week. thanks for all the great pics and all your help nathen.
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
Is there another bracket that isn't in yet, to hold the top of the bags? Also did you move the mounts for the arms inward any, to give a little more clearance? It looks like you might have.
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This truck will be running shockwaves, and the mounts are not finished yet. It is narrowed up a bit... four inches over all. Go to the 60-66 board and look at the 63 panel I posted and you will see some pics of the bracket for the bags. I would post some right now, but I am on my wife's laptop and all my pics are on mine. ![]() |
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
Would you be able to run "normal" bags with another type of bracket?
*** EDIT*** Nevermind I went and looked at the pics on the panel and aswered my own question.
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Re: Dropmember in a 69 C10
is that a typical ford rack and pinion (24" inner balljoint centers) or is it a modified one for extended travel, or does the drop-member require the use of impala spindles? what im getting at is how the turning radius is with that rack. I'm building a full chassis front to back on a table and I think I've got it figured out how to build my ifs from scratch using a rack with the same amount of bumpsteer as stock but I have to figure a way to get my turning radius tighter.
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