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PBFAB.COM · 05-07-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's a nice swingset.

In the market for some playground equipment?

If it bolts on it might as well be a swingset right?

**lolife99** · 05-07-2008, 01:18 PM

Looks NICE! Does the rear "factory" crossmember have to be removed to install the POL fuel cell? Or do you have a custom rear crossmember? (I'm talking about the one closest to the rear bumper)

PBFAB.COM · 05-07-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Looks NICE! Does the rear "factory" crossmember have to be removed to install the POL fuel cell? Or do you have a custom rear crossmember? (I'm talking about the one closest to the rear bumper)

Yes...either removed or heavily trimmed. I will be making a new crossmember for this one.

**lolife99** · 05-07-2008, 04:53 PM

I sent you a PM,...

tvblazer78 · 05-07-2008, 10:00 PM

porterbuilt,

On my blazer I would only need the 4 link and the bar that goes to the frame from one side. Can you just sell that part?. I would like to keep my floor stock.

Thanks,
Trav

PBFAB.COM · 05-08-2008, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

porterbuilt,

On my blazer I would only need the 4 link and the bar that goes to the frame from one side. Can you just sell that part?. I would like to keep my floor stock.

Thanks,
Trav

Trav-

You have a PM.

tvblazer78 · 05-08-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Trav-

You have a PM.

I just sent you one...

bad_burb · 05-19-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

porterbuilt,

On my blazer I would only need the 4 link and the bar that goes to the frame from one side. Can you just sell that part?. I would like to keep my floor stock.

Thanks,
Trav

I was wondering this also. Would/could it work with a regular C-notch to keep the bed floor intact? Thanks

danielwetpaint · 05-23-2008, 02:08 AM

I'm the one with the best question,,,,,Nathan Porter,,When do you get your own TV show? The work is insane!

PBFAB.COM · 05-29-2008, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by danielwetpaint

I'm the one with the best question,,,,,Nathan Porter,,When do you get your own TV show? The work is insane!

I don't think my personality is made for TV! Maybe one day...

Eighty-6 · 07-23-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bad_burb

I was wondering this also. Would/could it work with a regular C-notch to keep the bed floor intact? Thanks

Yes, i'd like to know this as well and by the way this looks really good.

jasonb72 · 05-08-2008, 07:15 AM

Ahhhh!! I love silver metalic powder coat looks great

tds · 05-18-2008, 06:31 AM

Still looks great. Can I get a pic with it aired up and the bed on.

GMBowtie79 · 05-27-2008, 04:56 AM

Nate, what about doing a bolt in rear for the suburbans nobody has one. None will work since the body mounts are in the way of both the 4-link and the notch. What about incorperating the body mounts into it to make a true bolt in product. Some of us out there dont have access to shop space or even welding equiptment we have to do it Old Skool on our backs in the carport or driveway. I know demand might be low but if you build it you might be suprised at the responce.

PBFAB.COM · 05-29-2008, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GMBowtie79

Nate, what about doing a bolt in rear for the suburbans nobody has one. None will work since the body mounts are in the way of both the 4-link and the notch. What about incorperating the body mounts into it to make a true bolt in product. Some of us out there dont have access to shop space or even welding equiptment we have to do it Old Skool on our backs in the carport or driveway. I know demand might be low but if you build it you might be suprised at the responce.

I wouldn't mind doing a kit for the burbs... I plan on owning one someday. Only problem is time right now. I am doing my best to get out of the "projects" and focus on the "products". As soon as I have some time, and a burb to prototype (I prefer paying customers

) I can make it happen!

GMBowtie79 · 05-30-2008, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I wouldn't mind doing a kit for the burbs... I plan on owning one someday. Only problem is time right now. I am doing my best to get out of the "projects" and focus on the "products". As soon as I have some time, and a burb to prototype (I prefer paying customers

) I can make it happen!

I've got the burb, just need the bucks.LOL
Any discount for being a guinnie pig?

PBFAB.COM · 05-30-2008, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GMBowtie79

I've got the burb, just need the bucks.LOL
Any discount for being a guinnie pig?

The "discount" is that the guinea pig pays the kit price... not an hourly rate! That will save a few grand!

GMBowtie79 · 05-30-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The "discount" is that the guinea pig pays the kit price... not an hourly rate! That will save a few grand!

Hmm, I wonder how much I could get for my kid's on E bay!LOL

68GMC454 · 05-30-2008, 03:38 AM

looks great....

now do you have somehting like this for a 76 1 ton crew cab dually... i'd have to consider selling the motor home i just got, but man this would set my dually up nicely, maybe better get it running while im at it
but dont tell my ol lady i'd think about selling the motor home..lol

watahyahknow · 06-05-2008, 12:49 AM

nice work as usual nate (still waiting on the paypall thingy for the motormounts btw )
been thinking : there might be a way to use a kit like this to make a longbed into a shortbed chassis too , from wat i see you just need to find the points where to bolt the plates you use to find the mountingholes and cuts on the longbed chassis and cut 2 feet or so more out of it across the normal kickup for the axle

**lolife99** · 07-12-2008, 11:15 AM

Nate any finished pics of the bed floor? I'm cutting my bed for the notch and wondered how far forward I will have to cut for driveshaft clearance. Also will the "forward crossmember notch" clear the floor of the bed,... or will a hole have to be cut for that also? I need pics! Thanks.

PBFAB.COM · 07-14-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Nate any finished pics of the bed floor? I'm cutting my bed for the notch and wondered how far forward I will have to cut for driveshaft clearance. Also will the "forward crossmember notch" clear the floor of the bed,... or will a hole have to be cut for that also? I need pics! Thanks.

I will get some pics for you tomorrow. There is a lot of trimming to do. On the next one, I am going to remove the whole floor, raise it 2" (to clear the driveshaft notch and the four-link) then trim out the hole for the notch.

**lolife99** · 07-14-2008, 07:34 AM

I'm thinking about just raising the front section 2" and leaving the rear stock. Pics would be great.

GWEE · 07-14-2008, 06:41 PM

how would the handleing be off the line with a high horsepower engine(650hp motor 900hpw/spray) id like to use your complete kit but scared i lose et at the drag.

so would you think mr.nate

**lolife99** · 07-21-2008, 08:28 PM

ttt for updates?

05-07-2008, 01:18 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Looks NICE! Does the rear "factory" crossmember have to be removed to install the POL fuel cell? Or do you have a custom rear crossmember? (I'm talking about the one closest to the rear bumper) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-07-2008, 04:53 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: 84 with a Dropmember I sent you a PM,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-07-2008, 10:00 PM	#5
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 84 with a Dropmember porterbuilt, On my blazer I would only need the 4 link and the bar that goes to the frame from one side. Can you just sell that part?. I would like to keep my floor stock. Thanks, Trav __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012 Last edited by tvblazer78; 05-07-2008 at 10:01 PM.

05-23-2008, 02:08 AM	#9
danielwetpaint Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wye Mtn Ark Posts: 58	Re: 84 with a Dropmember I'm the one with the best question,,,,,Nathan Porter,,When do you get your own TV show? The work is insane! __________________ Current ridesne owner GMC 1974 swb, 1986 Chevy lwb,chopped top '85 S-10,1948 Stylemaster rat rod,'2008 Honda Civ.Chopped top '46 dodge. Last edited by danielwetpaint; 05-23-2008 at 02:11 AM. Reason: none really, just stretching the fingers a bit.

05-08-2008, 07:15 AM	#12
jasonb72 PorterBuilt Man Crush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Allen, tx Posts: 291	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Ahhhh!! I love silver metalic powder coat looks great __________________ The 72 will live again

05-18-2008, 06:31 AM	#13
tds Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: minnesota Posts: 191	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Still looks great. Can I get a pic with it aired up and the bed on. __________________ 1981 - C-10 SCSB Planning on putting this thing on it's rocker!

05-27-2008, 04:56 AM	#14
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Nate, what about doing a bolt in rear for the suburbans nobody has one. None will work since the body mounts are in the way of both the 4-link and the notch. What about incorperating the body mounts into it to make a true bolt in product. Some of us out there dont have access to shop space or even welding equiptment we have to do it Old Skool on our backs in the carport or driveway. I know demand might be low but if you build it you might be suprised at the responce. __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

05-30-2008, 03:38 AM	#19
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: 84 with a Dropmember looks great.... now do you have somehting like this for a 76 1 ton crew cab dually... i'd have to consider selling the motor home i just got, but man this would set my dually up nicely, maybe better get it running while im at it but dont tell my ol lady i'd think about selling the motor home..lol __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

06-05-2008, 12:49 AM	#20
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 84 with a Dropmember nice work as usual nate (still waiting on the paypall thingy for the motormounts btw ) been thinking : there might be a way to use a kit like this to make a longbed into a shortbed chassis too , from wat i see you just need to find the points where to bolt the plates you use to find the mountingholes and cuts on the longbed chassis and cut 2 feet or so more out of it across the normal kickup for the axle __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

07-12-2008, 11:15 AM	#21
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: 84 with a Dropmember Nate any finished pics of the bed floor? I'm cutting my bed for the notch and wondered how far forward I will have to cut for driveshaft clearance. Also will the "forward crossmember notch" clear the floor of the bed,... or will a hole have to be cut for that also? I need pics! Thanks. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-14-2008, 07:34 AM	#23
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: 84 with a Dropmember I'm thinking about just raising the front section 2" and leaving the rear stock. Pics would be great. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

07-14-2008, 06:41 PM	#24
GWEE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LOUISIANA Posts: 151	Re: 84 with a Dropmember how would the handleing be off the line with a high horsepower engine(650hp motor 900hpw/spray) id like to use your complete kit but scared i lose et at the drag. so would you think mr.nate __________________ 1985 GMC ( future plan pro tour build for the wife ) Black 2013 GMC single cab 4/7 drop on 24'' Torque Thrust ST rules

07-21-2008, 08:28 PM	#25
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: 84 with a Dropmember ttt for updates? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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