Porterbuilt Dropmember - Page 26 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**lolife99** · 05-01-2015, 11:52 PM

Delmo on the cover of the new StreetTrucks magazine with one of the coolest converted 4x4 K5 blazers ever built.
Full Porterbuilt level three Dropmember, 4-link suspension, LS engine, Accuair, Hill's Rod and Custom inner fenders, DelmoSpecial 22/24 Custom wheels and so much more.
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bharrison1 · 05-06-2015, 09:15 PM

I have a 73-87 Dropmember V3.2 my question is will this fit 60-66 and 67-72?Thanks

aggie91 · 05-07-2015, 09:40 AM

The 73-87 frame rail is about 3/4" taller at the crossmember than the 63-72 frames. It is the same width, but the inner frame support brackets will be too tall.

C10_ustacould · 05-07-2015, 09:57 AM

I put a factory 73-87 crossmember in my '68, worked fine.

**lolife99** · 05-07-2015, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bharrison1

I have a 73-87 Dropmember V3.2 my question is will this fit 60-66 and 67-72?Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucks68

I put a factory 73-87 crossmember in my '68, worked fine.

The Dropmember's inner frame support is a different height on the 67-72 vs the 73-87, since the frame rails are slightly taller on the 73-87 trucks.
This has no affect when using an oem crossmember, since there is no inner frame support.

C10_ustacould · 05-07-2015, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

The Dropmember's inner frame support is a different height on the 67-72 vs the 73-87, since the frame rails are slightly taller on the 73-87 trucks.
This has no affect when using an oem crossmember, since there is no inner frame support.

Good info to have!

Slick67 · 05-07-2015, 05:38 PM

Not only the front crossmember, but the trailing arm crossmember has the same inserts. So that wouldn't fit either.
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bharrison1 · 05-07-2015, 10:23 PM

Thanks

rip2174 · 05-20-2015, 12:23 AM

did the write up from Porterbuilt on oil pans every come about?

C10Greg · 06-12-2015, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rip2174

did the write up from Porterbuilt on oil pans every come about?

Just wondering about that myself. Any new info?

C10Greg · 06-12-2015, 07:41 PM

Nate, I also have a question about your LS Motor Mounts. Is is possible to run a series of holes together so that the engine could be moved forward or backward in small increments? The holes that I am talking about would be just like the series of holes you now use on your trailing arm crossmembers. Here is a link to a picture in case I am not making any sense.

https://www.azproperformance.com/Por...ossmember.html

SLY-C10 · 02-05-2016, 09:21 AM

extreme drop...

**lolife99** · 02-05-2016, 10:54 AM

VERY nice!^^^

SierraMtns · 02-06-2016, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBFAB.COM

Few more pics of the Ford stuff.

Nate,

I have been looking all over for build info on the 4bt that's in this unibody.

Do have any info?

Thanks

**Hart_Rod** · 02-08-2016, 12:49 PM

I'm about to wrap up my 68 C10 build and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions/ideas/pictures of how you route the front air lines to the bags? I'm using the standard flexible lines, but do not se a clean way to do it. Thanks in advance, and OBTW, here are some pictures,

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#Shifted #ChubTubz #HartRod #Seafoamgreen #503Green

**lolife99** · 02-08-2016, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I'm about to wrap up my 68 C10 build and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions/ideas/pictures of how you route the front air lines to the bags? I'm using the standard flexible lines, but do not se a clean way to do it. Thanks in advance, and OBTW, here are some pictures,

.

#Shifted #ChubTubz #HartRod #Seafoamgreen #503Green

Are you not wanting to drill a hole and run the tubing thru a rubber grommet?
Not sure what you are looking for.
You can buy "bulkhead" PTC fittings that would mount in the frame rail.

https://www.grainger.com/product/EATON-WEATHERHEAD-Bulkhead-Union-2ZKY6?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/2ZKY4_AS01?$smthumb$

**lolife99** · 02-08-2016, 01:05 PM

This is a clean install also,...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=390299

**Hart_Rod** · 02-08-2016, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Are you not wanting to drill a hole and run the tubing thru a rubber grommet?
Not sure what you are looking for.
You can buy "bulkhead" PTC fittings that would mount in the frame rail.

https://www.grainger.com/product/EATON-WEATHERHEAD-Bulkhead-Union-2ZKY6?s_pp=false&picUrl=//static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/2ZKY4_AS01?$smthumb$

That's a nice fitting Keith! Pricey too!

. I will have to check into those.
I have no problem drilling a hole in the frame. I'm just trying to figure out if people are coming from the front side of the front crossmember (red) or from the backside of the front crossmember (blue). If you come from the front, you have to loop the air lines 180. If you come from the backside, you have to contend with the brake lines and the shock mounts. Either way, I don't see and easy or clean way to do this.....

**Hart_Rod** · 02-08-2016, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

This is a clean install also,...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=390299

It is, but I'm not doing the steel lines...

ChuckDriver · 02-08-2016, 09:48 PM

Here's a pic I took at Delmo's a few months back.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-10-2016, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Here's a pic I took at Delmo's a few months back.

Thanks JJ! Those helped a lot. I think I have it figured out. Will post pics this weekend.

R/

**Advanced Design** · 02-10-2016, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Here's a pic I took at Delmo's a few months back.

Thanks for that picture ChuckDriver. On a different subject, does anyone know what accessory drive this is? VA?

Longhornss · 02-10-2016, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Thanks for that picture ChuckDriver. On a different subject, does anyone know what accessory drive this is? VA?

That is a billet specialties Tru Trac

http://www.billetspecialties.com/tru.../ls-chevrolet/

**Advanced Design** · 02-11-2016, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhornss

That is a billet specialties Tru Trac

http://www.billetspecialties.com/tru.../ls-chevrolet/

Thanks Longhornss.

Woodnears · 07-21-2016, 02:11 PM

I am just gonna leave these here for yall to check out!

I am getting so close I can taste it!

05-01-2015, 11:52 PM	#626
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Delmo on the cover of the new StreetTrucks magazine with one of the coolest converted 4x4 K5 blazers ever built. Full Porterbuilt level three Dropmember, 4-link suspension, LS engine, Accuair, Hill's Rod and Custom inner fenders, DelmoSpecial 22/24 Custom wheels and so much more. Get your copy today! Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-06-2015, 09:15 PM	#627
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I have a 73-87 Dropmember V3.2 my question is will this fit 60-66 and 67-72?Thanks

05-07-2015, 09:40 AM	#628
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember The 73-87 frame rail is about 3/4" taller at the crossmember than the 63-72 frames. It is the same width, but the inner frame support brackets will be too tall. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

05-07-2015, 09:57 AM	#629
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I put a factory 73-87 crossmember in my '68, worked fine. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

05-07-2015, 05:38 PM	#632
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Not only the front crossmember, but the trailing arm crossmember has the same inserts. So that wouldn't fit either. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

05-07-2015, 10:23 PM	#633
bharrison1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: haysville,kansas Posts: 524	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Thanks

05-20-2015, 12:23 AM	#634
rip2174 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: wilmington nc Posts: 492	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember did the write up from Porterbuilt on oil pans every come about?

06-12-2015, 07:41 PM	#636
C10Greg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 177	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Nate, I also have a question about your LS Motor Mounts. Is is possible to run a series of holes together so that the engine could be moved forward or backward in small increments? The holes that I am talking about would be just like the series of holes you now use on your trailing arm crossmembers. Here is a link to a picture in case I am not making any sense. https://www.azproperformance.com/Por...ossmember.html

02-05-2016, 09:21 AM	#637
SLY-C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 55	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember extreme drop... Attached Images

02-05-2016, 10:54 AM	#638
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember VERY nice!^^^ __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-08-2016, 12:49 PM	#640
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I'm about to wrap up my 68 C10 build and was wondering if anyone has any suggestions/ideas/pictures of how you route the front air lines to the bags? I'm using the standard flexible lines, but do not se a clean way to do it. Thanks in advance, and OBTW, here are some pictures, . #Shifted #ChubTubz #HartRod #Seafoamgreen #503Green Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-08-2016, 01:05 PM	#642
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember This is a clean install also,... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=390299 Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-08-2016, 09:48 PM	#645
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember Here's a pic I took at Delmo's a few months back. Attached Images __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-21-2016, 02:11 PM	#650
Woodnears Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dodge city Ks Posts: 618	Re: Porterbuilt Dropmember I am just gonna leave these here for yall to check out! I am getting so close I can taste it! Attached Images

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