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PBFAB.COM · 04-13-2009, 07:07 PM

One fun thing about moving is that you always find stuff you forgot you had.

It was pretty fun finding the original Dropmember prototype... this is how it all started. Pretty humbling seeing how far it's come. Thanks for all your support guys!

AceX · 04-13-2009, 08:25 PM

Wow, talk about basic. Things sure have come a long way for you Nate. You should mount it on the wall somewhere to remind you of the early days, keep you humble and all that...

XXL · 04-13-2009, 09:10 PM

I'm especially pleased you're no longer using COR-TEN.

Wild83C10 · 04-13-2009, 09:23 PM

Looks pretty crude compared to the new DM.

Hey, one of those DMs in the background mine? haha

TylerHuff · 04-13-2009, 10:34 PM

haha that thing is awesome. i bet if you wait a little while then put it on ebay you could get some coin for that. But seriously that new dropmember is the best thing since sliced bread i started installing mine today great product

**lolife99** · 04-13-2009, 10:36 PM

Did you save one of each design? I'm interest in what the latest design looks like. (post V3)

tuckin55 · 04-16-2009, 12:27 AM

wow im still waiting on my members only plate i didnt get one with my front and rear dropmember LOL

PBFAB.COM · 04-16-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by tuckin55

wow im still waiting on my members only plate i didnt get one with my front and rear dropmember LOL

Eric... let me remedy that!

tuckin55 · 04-16-2009, 01:04 AM

thats kool im hoping to have it driving soon i just got back from vacation... had to take one after that 7 day build LOL

chevyrestoguy · 04-16-2009, 10:11 AM

Nathan- If you ever want to sell it, I'll buy it. It'll work just fine for me. I can add whatever gussetting it needs, and after painting it, it'll look great. My truck will be low enough that you won't be able to see anything unless you want to lay down and get your ears full of dirt trying to take a look.

c10addict · 04-16-2009, 10:51 AM

I think thats whats on mine... I know mine was one of the early ones...

XXL · 04-16-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tuckin55

wow im still waiting on my members only plate i didnt get one with my front and rear dropmember LOL

I thought it was a Members Only jacket, and since I already have one, I deleted it from my order.

kyle4381 · 04-16-2009, 01:30 PM

I am sure glad you installed the updated version in my blazer, they have come along way..

Frizzle Fry · 04-17-2009, 12:58 PM

Moving?

SBTork · 04-17-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Moving?

that's was I was wondering too.

p8ntballer1911 · 04-17-2009, 03:54 PM

He already (or in the process) moved to a different shop.. I cant wait to see all the products in the future! Hopefully my next build will have a drop member

PBFAB.COM · 04-17-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Moving?

Moved.

We had a lot of extra space we were paying a lot of extra money for. We were fortunate enough to get out of our lease early and move into a much more practical situation. It wasn't the funnest thing moving into a smaller building, but it will help us achieve our goals at a much quicker rate.

dieselarmy13 · 04-17-2009, 06:13 PM

Nate- Congrats on your new shop and for coming so far in your development of your DM. You definitely changed the world of GM trucking with the introduction of this and every one of your innovations.

Frizzle Fry · 04-20-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

...it will help us achieve our goals at a much quicker rate.

Good to hear. You definitely have your priorities in order

Shev · 04-21-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

...but it will help us achieve our goals at a much quicker rate.

What are said goals?

pig rig · 04-21-2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shev

What are said goals?

to sale a dropmember to every chev truck owner and to rule the world

love my 72 · 01-31-2011, 01:51 AM

WOW! i bet by now this thing is bronze or gold plated and hangs behind a really large desk!

laid_out_70 · 01-31-2011, 02:01 AM

i think i could build one of those. :P

YBNORML · 02-01-2011, 01:37 AM

Cool, my dropmember is vintage

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royo · 02-01-2011, 02:38 AM

I thought the original DM had caps on the bottom that held the lcas? An then ubolts

04-13-2009, 07:07 PM	#1
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04-13-2009, 08:25 PM	#2
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04-13-2009, 09:23 PM	#4
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04-13-2009, 10:34 PM	#5
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: Original Dropmember.... haha that thing is awesome. i bet if you wait a little while then put it on ebay you could get some coin for that. But seriously that new dropmember is the best thing since sliced bread i started installing mine today great product __________________ 1987 Gmc sierra 1962 Apache 10

04-13-2009, 10:36 PM	#6
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04-16-2009, 12:27 AM	#7
tuckin55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite tx Posts: 54	Re: Original Dropmember.... wow im still waiting on my members only plate i didnt get one with my front and rear dropmember LOL

04-16-2009, 01:04 AM	#9
tuckin55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite tx Posts: 54	Re: Original Dropmember.... thats kool im hoping to have it driving soon i just got back from vacation... had to take one after that 7 day build LOL

04-16-2009, 10:11 AM	#10
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Original Dropmember.... Nathan- If you ever want to sell it, I'll buy it. It'll work just fine for me. I can add whatever gussetting it needs, and after painting it, it'll look great. My truck will be low enough that you won't be able to see anything unless you want to lay down and get your ears full of dirt trying to take a look.

04-16-2009, 10:51 AM	#11
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Original Dropmember.... I think thats whats on mine... I know mine was one of the early ones... __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

04-16-2009, 01:30 PM	#13
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: Original Dropmember.... I am sure glad you installed the updated version in my blazer, they have come along way..

04-17-2009, 12:58 PM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Original Dropmember.... Moving?

04-17-2009, 03:54 PM	#16
p8ntballer1911 Bodydropped71 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Conroe Texas Posts: 264	Re: Original Dropmember.... He already (or in the process) moved to a different shop.. I cant wait to see all the products in the future! Hopefully my next build will have a drop member

04-17-2009, 06:13 PM	#18
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Original Dropmember.... Nate- Congrats on your new shop and for coming so far in your development of your DM. You definitely changed the world of GM trucking with the introduction of this and every one of your innovations. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

01-31-2011, 01:51 AM	#22
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01-31-2011, 02:01 AM	#23
laid_out_70 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: yv, ca Posts: 280	Re: Original Dropmember.... i think i could build one of those. :P

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02-01-2011, 02:38 AM	#25
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Original Dropmember.... I thought the original DM had caps on the bottom that held the lcas? An then ubolts __________________ nickle and dime Last edited by royo; 02-01-2011 at 02:42 AM.

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