Porterbuilt Dropmember

[Bennett68C10]

Started installing my Touring front dropmember this weekend. Next weekend I will paint and install the a-arms and the rack. Then I will be ready to put my wheels on
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[oldman3]

Looks great...Jim

[Gipper01]

Looking nice, can't wait to see the chassis on wheels. I'm expecting my mild rear (step) PB dropmember in next week......I have been patiently waiting. I hope to achieve the crispness you have on you frame. I like the look and texture of the John Deer blitz black paint and I 'm contemplating on using it for my entire frame......been dusting off the old painting skills with paint guns from Harbor Freight. I figure the right mix of paint and harder should do the frame well. Again, looking good!!

[broey]

Looks really good!
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[richards72chevy]

Originally Posted by jimmydean

Ever think that MAYBE the level of quality that goes into each piece takes a little time and effort? Maybe Nate isn't sitting at the bench like a Jack in the Box grill cook waiting for the next order to drop so he can get it out fast enough for the drive thru?

I know for sure none of my welds have ever looked this good.

I wish my welds looked like that.Nice work.

[1lo67]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Details:

Dropmember front and Rear systems for 47-55 First Series.

We are currently prototyping the Extreme Front and Rear with Air and a coil-over version as well.

Hoping the trailing arms will work on both versions out back.... not quite there yet.

Nate

Looking forward to the 47-53 Stuff

[54Caddy]

My buddy ordered his yesterday. Dave told us we should see it in two weeks ahahaha!

[broey]

nice, sounds like they are catching up! I saw a photo recently on their instagram that showed quite a bit of inventory.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by oldman3

Looks great...Jim

Thanks Jim

Originally Posted by Gipper01

Looking nice, can't wait to see the chassis on wheels. I'm expecting my mild rear (step) PB dropmember in next week......I have been patiently waiting. I hope to achieve the crispness you have on you frame. I like the look and texture of the John Deer blitz black paint and I 'm contemplating on using it for my entire frame......been dusting off the old painting skills with paint guns from Harbor Freight. I figure the right mix of paint and harder should do the frame well. Again, looking good!!

Thanks, I can't wait to see it down on its wheels too. It's been like 9 months since it was a roller

Originally Posted by broey

Looks really good!
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Thanks, it's coming together now
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[RRC]

Posted via Mobile Device I got my notches welded in today....and for the wait times , if you can't wait 6-8 weeks for quality parts..... How long does it take the average guy in his garage to do a frame up resto? 6-8 weeks is a drop in the bucket
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[54Caddy]

Originally Posted by broey

nice, sounds like they are catching up! I saw a photo recently on their instagram that showed quite a bit of inventory.

HAHAHAH I wish it was two weeks but as stated the wait is well worth the product.

[Bennett68C10]

Got my control arms painted up and installed this weekend. Put my brakes back on and snapped a pick with my front wheel on. Was checking my brake clearance before they get mounted and balanced.
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[oldman3]

Sweeeet...Jim

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Got my control arms painted up and installed this weekend. Put my brakes back on and snapped a pick with my front wheel on. Was checking my brake clearance before they get mounted and balanced.
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Sick!

[dlblzr]

Very NICE!

[powerslave]

So after seeing what a difference a porterbuilt dropmember does, and how bad ass his work is, i took the plunge and ordered one too. I also ordered his control arms too. I already put 2.5 drop spindles on, pocketed the lower control arms and still wasn't enough. It's too bad i did all this work just to rip everything out and pull the motor just to get another 2 inches. But the last 2 are the most important as you can see from the pics.

[19GMC66]

Cool truck...you are gonna like that dropmember and it will be worth the extra inches!
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[PBFAB.COM]

Here's a couple pics of a Stepper running the Dropmember Mild coilover version up front. Stage 2 Rear Deluxe with coilovers out back.

[C0UCH]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Here's a couple pics of a Stepper running the Dropmember Mild coilover version up front. Stage 2 Rear Deluxe with coilovers out back.

Nate, what diameter tires are on that one? I know I've been talking about it for months now but I'm getting close to placing the order, finally. Heavily interested in the Stage 2 coilover kit out back with the Mild/Touring DM up front. I really don't want to raise the bed at all but I'm shooting for this ride height with 28" tall tires. Doable?

Originally Posted by cubber

[72BlckButy]

Love the stepper.
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[wayne72]

Nice Stance on that stepper! what brand rim and tire set up on that? looks nice nate!

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by C0UCH

Nate, what diameter tires are on that one? I know I've been talking about it for months now but I'm getting close to placing the order, finally. Heavily interested in the Stage 2 coilover kit out back with the Mild/Touring DM up front. I really don't want to raise the bed at all but I'm shooting for this ride height with 28" tall tires. Doable?

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Love the stepper.
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Originally Posted by wayne72

Nice Stance on that stepper! what brand rim and tire set up on that? looks nice nate!

Thats Matt's truck his name on here is Cubber! Here is his build thread!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=540844

[C0UCH]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Thats Matt's truck his name on here is Cubber! Here is his build thread!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=540844

Thanks Rus, that's actually where I pulled that photo from. I was wondering about the stepper Nate posted. Matt's is exactly where I want mine to sit static but not sure if there's enough room between the axle and notch for travel. I'd like to tuck tire mainly not just be low.
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[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by C0UCH

Thanks Rus, that's actually where I pulled that photo from. I was wondering about the stepper Nate posted. Matt's is exactly where I want mine to sit static but not sure if there's enough room between the axle and notch for travel. I'd like to tuck tire mainly not just be low.
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In that pic Matt's truck is aired out and sitting on the C-notch out back and up front the fenders are sat down on top of the tires. So if you wanted to this be your ride height you would need to run a step notch and some fender modifications up front.

[C0UCH]

Was hoping that wasn't the case for the rear, since I don't want to raise the bed, but the mild step may leave me enough depth in the bed. I think that stance would be worth it. Thanks for the help and info!
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