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DRTYRAT30 · 06-11-2010, 10:29 PM

Well something like that. I'm sure the new Dropmember with tube arms will weigh a lot less. Hey Nate have you ever put them both on a scale to compare? Old vs. New.

ol_skool_chevy · 06-11-2010, 10:49 PM

Cool man...I have wanted to see some detailed Pictures of one of these installs...
I'm going to have to follow along and check out all your progress.
Keep post pictures...I want one of these drop members

shrunken66stroker · 06-13-2010, 01:07 AM

watching closely.

64c20crewcab · 06-13-2010, 01:48 AM

me too!

spr85gmc · 06-13-2010, 02:15 AM

me too but for the love of jeebus put some shoes on yeah your hand are clean but i think your toes are just as important...imho

DRTYRAT30 · 06-13-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by spr85gmc

me too but for the love of jeebus put some shoes on yeah your hand are clean but i think your toes are just as important...imho

Funny, I have always worn my sandals in the garage, check back on my build thread you will see me in them on my roadster build. Plus i have a nice toe tan from welding in them also. I guess when you wear steel toes 10hrs a day its nice to sport some sandals on the weekends.

I'm glad you think my toes are important, I'll be careful

Thanks

creep · 06-14-2010, 11:26 AM

Maybe you can find some steel-toed sandals.

The aftermarket crossmembers are the coolest idea. I have one on my 63 GMC that I'm building and it sits the pinch welds about 1/8" off the ground.

DRTYRAT30 · 06-19-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by creep

Maybe you can find some steel-toed sandals.

The aftermarket crossmembers are the coolest idea. I have one on my 63 GMC that I'm building and it sits the pinch welds about 1/8" off the ground.

If i run a 27" WW on a steel smoothie will i be on the pinch weld or is the frame an 1/8th lower

DRTYRAT30 · 06-24-2010, 02:27 PM

Well here is a comparison picture of fat greasy & old and skinny clean & new

shrunken66stroker · 06-24-2010, 02:53 PM

Nice! What a great set up. Nate does some fine work and I'll be happy to write the check once I have the $ to back it up. What rack and pinion are you going to use with the drop member?

DRTYRAT30 · 06-24-2010, 03:04 PM

I think the one from Summit, I have herd good things on them.

And there on sale

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-770601/?rtype=10

shrunken66stroker · 06-24-2010, 03:22 PM

That's a lot cheaper than I thought it would be. Keep us posted on the install and ofcourse, we need some pics. Thanks

dallas71 · 06-24-2010, 03:38 PM

How do the Uppers Connect? And who makes this crossmember setup?

DRTYRAT30 · 06-24-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dallas71

How do the Uppers Connect? And who makes this crossmember setup?

Its from Porterbuilt Street Rods

http://porterbuiltstreetrods.com/site/

DRTYRAT30 · 06-24-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Nice! What a great set up. Nate does some fine work and I'll be happy to write the check once I have the $ to back it up. What rack and pinion are you going to use with the drop member?

Well That rack wont work you need the 1979-93 style. So i think i will go with this one.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLA-FR1503/?rtype=10

creep · 06-25-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

If i run a 27" WW on a steel smoothie will i be on the pinch weld or is the frame an 1/8th lower

Mine lays frame but the pinch weld is still about 1/8" off the ground. With the PB x-member and 3" drop spindles you should be able to lay frame on 29.5" tires.

65Pickup · 06-28-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Well That rack wont work you need the 1979-93 style. So i think i will go with this one.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FLA-FR1503/?rtype=10

How is your build progressing? Sounds like a great wheel set up. Any idea how a manual rack will perform in our heavy trucks???

DRTYRAT30 · 06-28-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 65Pickup

How is your build progressing? Sounds like a great wheel set up. Any idea how a manual rack will perform in our heavy trucks???

Well i hear its not as easy as power but i want to keep it simple and i think a flaming river rack (1503) with the tire size im running should be fine plus my truck is losing weight

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Progress wise im sanding and painting parts getting ready to install, its 103 here today so not interested in going out in the garage.

54Caddy · 06-28-2010, 07:43 PM

Looking good and ahaha you must be around the valley somewhere this heat is getting bad. You should weight it all and see how much weight you lose.

65Pickup · 06-28-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DRTYRAT30

Well i hear its not as easy as power but i want to keep it simple and i think a flaming river rack (1503) with the tire size im running should be fine plus my truck is losing weight

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Progress wise im sanding and painting parts getting ready to install, its 103 here today so not interested in going out in the garage.

I hear ya, got a motor coming from Delaware its 109 F back east, that's too high. We were there last summer, but cold so far.

I had the same thoughts on mine, keep it simple, didn't want the pump. Just curious if a rack eases the turn effort...factory GM stuff really builds muscle. Later.

06-11-2010, 10:29 PM	#1
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet Well something like that. I'm sure the new Dropmember with tube arms will weigh a lot less. Hey Nate have you ever put them both on a scale to compare? Old vs. New.

06-11-2010, 10:49 PM	#2
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet Cool man...I have wanted to see some detailed Pictures of one of these installs... I'm going to have to follow along and check out all your progress. Keep post pictures...I want one of these drop members __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

06-13-2010, 01:07 AM	#3
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet watching closely. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

06-13-2010, 01:48 AM	#4
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet me too! __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

06-13-2010, 02:15 AM	#5
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet me too but for the love of jeebus put some shoes on yeah your hand are clean but i think your toes are just as important...imho

06-14-2010, 11:26 AM	#7
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet Maybe you can find some steel-toed sandals. The aftermarket crossmembers are the coolest idea. I have one on my 63 GMC that I'm building and it sits the pinch welds about 1/8" off the ground. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

06-24-2010, 02:27 PM	#9
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet Well here is a comparison picture of fat greasy & old and skinny clean & new

06-24-2010, 02:53 PM	#10
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet Nice! What a great set up. Nate does some fine work and I'll be happy to write the check once I have the $ to back it up. What rack and pinion are you going to use with the drop member? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

06-24-2010, 03:04 PM	#11
DRTYRAT30 Jesse Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 601	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet I think the one from Summit, I have herd good things on them. And there on sale http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-770601/?rtype=10 Attached Images

06-24-2010, 03:22 PM	#12
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet That's a lot cheaper than I thought it would be. Keep us posted on the install and ofcourse, we need some pics. Thanks __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

06-24-2010, 03:38 PM	#13
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet How do the Uppers Connect? And who makes this crossmember setup? __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

06-28-2010, 07:43 PM	#19
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,293	Re: I just lost 100lbs on the Porterbuilt diet Looking good and ahaha you must be around the valley somewhere this heat is getting bad. You should weight it all and see how much weight you lose. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage



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