Dropmember in a 69 C10

[kyle4381]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I miss that truck.

Put that picture away Nathan is just getting over the loss of his pride and joy.. That is one sweet truck..

[n2billet]

But you didn't mind the money did you

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

I miss that truck.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by n2billet

But you didn't mind the money did you

I miss that too!

[shaneo2112RUSH]

cool looking trucks all of you guys have and im very jealous. ive been thinking on slamming my 68 p/u lwb and kind of stumped on were to start (besides having hundreds or thousands of dollars on hand!!!) would it be best to save enough money to by a kit crossmember or chop a crossmember?

To Chop... or Not to Chop..... thats the question !!!

can I get some feeback and opinion on where to start

[jkaylor68gmc]

Nathan,

That was your truck, Man I have seen that truck and it is awesome. I shot a truck like that not to long ago, I love those mid 50's haulers.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by shaneo2112RUSH

cool looking trucks all of you guys have and im very jealous. ive been thinking on slamming my 68 p/u lwb and kind of stumped on were to start (besides having hundreds or thousands of dollars on hand!!!) would it be best to save enough money to by a kit crossmember or chop a crossmember?

To Chop... or Not to Chop..... thats the question !!!

can I get some feeback and opinion on where to start

I bet you can't guess what I am going to recommend!

I would save up the money and avoid z-ing or sectioning the stock components. The amount of time involved in these mods and the headaches encountered therin should help in your decision.

[jimmydean]

Originally Posted by shaneo2112RUSH

cool looking trucks all of you guys have and im very jealous. ive been thinking on slamming my 68 p/u lwb and kind of stumped on were to start (besides having hundreds or thousands of dollars on hand!!!) would it be best to save enough money to by a kit crossmember or chop a crossmember?

To Chop... or Not to Chop..... thats the question !!!

can I get some feeback and opinion on where to start

Speaking based on my own project, plan it out well in advance. Figure out how low you want to go first. Then find out if you can afford to do it right and if you have the tools/skills required to do it.

It will cost you a chunk up front, but it will be cheaper to plan it out and get everything you need all at once.

[Shane]

Yeah ... plan it out ... determine your budget ... then triple it.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by jkaylor68gmc

Nathan,

That was your truck, Man I have seen that truck and it is awesome. I shot a truck like that not to long ago, I love those mid 50's haulers.

Thanks, I was pretty fond of it too! (Still am ). That truck is how my business really got started... our first complete build. It started out as a 'build-to-sell' truck, then my uncle bought it half-way through and paid for its completion. I believe it's still sitting in his garage up in Utah... probably a whole ten miles on it since we delivered it last summer... 'too nice to drive' .

[XXL]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

probably a whole ten miles on it since we delivered it last summer...

I know how tough it sometimes can be to get out there and drive it. Fortunately, you're in luck as my daily driver needs some down time for a planned LS2 swap. I'd be willing to drive your uncle's truck during that time so the lifters don't dry out.

[shaneo2112RUSH]

thanks for the feedback guys!!!! as far as skill goes thats not a problem. Ive been a welder for many years and love doing it!!! but for tools i still need a few things.

its funny how most welders weld at work but never seem to invest in a welder for the home.lol!!!

soon i will be attending Wyotech in Laramie this April and hope to have time to slam my truck to the pavement while I'm there.

More on planning of my truck went under way in 2005. I rebuild a sbc 327, which i know is a small power plant then i want, but it will work for now. I backed it with a Camaro World class T-5 5 speed transmission and at the moment having my drive shafts built. and plan to put a posi rear end.

At least is a start and very proud of my truck. ill try to get some pics of my work in progress

"A question for porterbuilt"
what the price for a complete front end and what do you recommend for the rear suspension?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by XXL

I'd be willing to drive your uncle's truck during that time so the lifters don't dry out.

I will let him know!

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by shaneo2112RUSH

"A question for porterbuilt"
what the price for a complete front end and what do you recommend for the rear suspension?

The front end runs $1200 for the crossmember, $225 for the rack and pinion (power unit... manual is $20 less), $270 for the steering linkage and joints (for some reason I think it's a bit less than $270... I will check my price sheet tomorrow and edit that if needed) $90 for the power steering lines, and $90 for the trans member. You can use your stock arms (the lower arm needs to be modified (slight trimming where it will mount up to the crossmember), or purchase some Strong Arms ($675). (These prices are board member's pricing and are a 10% discount from normal pricing).

The rear will depend on how low you want to get it. If you want the frame planted, I would recommend a four link. (I should have a 'bolt-on' four-link kit available for these trucks shortly... 'shortly' is open for interpretation!).

[shaneo2112RUSH]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The front end runs $1200 for the crossmember, $225 for the rack and pinion (power unit... manual is $20 less), $270 for the steering linkage and joints (for some reason I think it's a bit less than $270... I will check my price sheet tomorrow and edit that if needed) $90 for the power steering lines, and $90 for the trans member. You can use your stock arms (the lower arm needs to be modified (slight trimming where it will mount up to the crossmember), or purchase some Strong Arms ($675). (These prices are board member's pricing and are a 10% discount from normal pricing).

The rear will depend on how low you want to get it. If you want the frame planted, I would recommend a four link. (I should have a 'bolt-on' four-link kit available for these trucks shortly... 'shortly' is open for interpretation!).

roughly about $2,000 for front and a little more for the rear. good deal

would i need to alter the engine higth a little for it to lay on the ground or does you kit compensate that??

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by shaneo2112RUSH

would i need to alter the engine higth a little for it to lay on the ground or does you kit compensate that??

The Dropmember takes care of all that!

[n2billet]

The rear will depend on how low you want to get it. If you want the frame planted, I would recommend a four link. (I should have a 'bolt-on' four-link kit available for these trucks shortly... 'shortly' is open for interpretation!).[/QUOTE]

Will your kit plant the rear to match the front? My interpretation of short is six months, am I close? Also would you offer a "package deal" or a "builders" discount? Just making plans

[PBFAB.COM]

Will your kit plant the rear to match the front? My interpretation of short is six months, am I close? Also would you offer a "package deal" or a "builders" discount? Just making plans [/QUOTE]

The rear kit will be offered to plant the rear and match the front... your interpretation of 'short' is pretty close to mine!

As for 'package deals' or 'builder discounts'... How does everybody else do it???? Spend $20K and get 10% off!

There will definitely be a savings when buying the two kits together.

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

(I should have a 'bolt-on' four-link kit available for these trucks shortly... 'shortly' is open for interpretation!).

Originally Posted by n2billet

Will your kit plant the rear to match the front? My interpretation of short is six months, am I close? Also would you offer a "package deal" or a "builders" discount? Just making plans

Me too. How loosely are we interpreting 'bolt-on'? Expected price range?

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Me too. How loosely are we interpreting 'bolt-on'? Expected price range?

I can weld

[XXL]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The Dropmember takes care of all that!

Originally Posted by shaneo2112RUSH

would i need to alter the engine higth a little for it to lay on the ground or does you kit compensate that??

Well... if you've got an inline 6, you should check to see if you have the deep or shallow oil pan (deep appears to be most common on the 292, but I've found several 250's that had them as well). The deep pan actually hangs lower than the stock crossmember... and so PB's crossmember will also leave the deep pan exposed. How do I know about this deep pan? Hint: It is better to change the oil in the garage than in the middle of a rough road.

[shaneo2112RUSH]

Originally Posted by n2billet

I can weld

bolt on sounds really nice. i just need to find a 4 link and im set!!!

[shaneo2112RUSH]

Originally Posted by XXL

Well... if you've got an inline 6, you should check to see if you have the deep or shallow oil pan (deep appears to be most common on the 292, but I've found several 250's that had them as well). The deep pan actually hangs lower than the stock crossmember... and so PB's crossmember will also leave the deep pan exposed. How do I know about this deep pan? Hint: It is better to change the oil in the garage than in the middle of a rough road.

i got a SBC 327 i think it should work.... i hope

[XXL]

Originally Posted by shaneo2112RUSH

i got a SBC 327 i think it should work....

Yep.

[shaneo2112RUSH]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

The Dropmember takes care of all that!

well Porterbuilt i will be saving my pennies and i will be calling you soon. Maybe around tax time or when the student loans comes thru. so far your the only one that ive seen that makes a dropmember for our trucks.

[64shortc10]

Hi everyone, Tony from norcal here. Just wanted to let everyone now I bought a Porterbuilt Dropmember yesterday. I can't wait for it to get to my house. Nathan is a very cool guy to deal with and gave me alot of good ideas towards laying my 64 out on 22's. I recomend this crossmember to anyone thinking about z'ing your frame urself. There is alot riding on your abilities when doing a z notch. This Dropmember takes the time, guesswork, and safety part out of laying frame on these style trucks. And if I could afford to buy it anyone can.