Porterbuilt's trip to Dallas

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by n2billet

Oh, your stalling........

I made a call tonight..... just waiting to hear back from him. Boardmember MeanGreen70 has the BBC/Dropmember C10 set-up & I can measure off of his stuff if he will be available.

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

.....quit sweating bullets and go with the C-10 set up.....

Wise advice wise-one....

[gringoloco]

C'mon Scot, everyone's doing it...








(Sorry, couldn't resist... )

[SCOTI]

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[grnddwn]

If you buy it now you can have it in before the cedit card statement comes and you won't feel so bad. You just go out to the garge and feel better.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by grnddwn

If you buy it now you can have it in before the cedit card statement comes and you won't feel so bad. You just go out to the garge and feel better.

I live in a cash only world so that's not the issue.

My current 'fabricated' big-block accessory set-up works within the stock frame rails & w/stock steering linkage. It was low cost (owner modified steel brackets) & it's functional. I was considering the C4 Dropmember (to help offset the BBC's weight); but one that use's a custom manual R&P (C4 R&P's are power only).

What I don't want to happen is that I purchase a $1K+ Dropmember set up for a custom R&P only to find it won't work w/my current accessory layout which causes me to have to use a different accessory set-up (most likely FrontRunner or TruTrac ++$$)..... which means power steering..... which means another custom R&P (for power steering).

Add up the cost involved & it escalates quickly..... real quick. So, it would be wise for me to verify everything will co-exist prior to purchase.

[grnddwn]

Is there that big a weight savings with the C4? I'm asking cause I don't know and I like truck parts on trucks.
Scoti do you have pics of your set-up?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by grnddwn

Is there that big a weight savings with the C4? I'm asking cause I don't know and I like truck parts on trucks.
Scoti do you have pics of your set-up?

From reading the threads, there was about a 10lb difference in the Dropmembers themselves (my guess: because the way the lower control arms mount are different C10 vs. C4).

The biggest difference is the alum control arms (I would bet that all 4 Vette arms equal close to one lower steel C10 arm) & the aluminum spindles.

Difference between a steel head SBC & an aluminum head BBC = 150lbs????

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

From reading the threads, there was about a 10lb difference in the Dropmembers themselves (my guess: because the way the lower control arms mount are different C10 vs. C4).

The biggest difference is the alum control arms (I would bet that all 4 Vette arms equal close to one lower steel C10 arm) & the aluminum spindles.

Difference between a steel head SBC & an aluminum head BBC = 150lbs????

You are absolutely killing me! You are by far the hardest working guy I know so for the love of God why don’t you reward yourself with something like this or a TruTrac?

[n2billet]

You know with all the dropmembers, backhalves and complete frames that Nathan and Dino are bringing to Dallas for Goodguys I was thinking maybe we could all pitch in and give them a few green backs to help on that gas bill.....it's almost a 16 hour drive one way..... So what do ya'll think? if you have any more ideals please PM me.....

[SCOTI]

Got through to MeanGreen70 & I'm heading over to his place tonight to take some measurements .

I'll donate to the cause.

[BigShoe24]

Little off the subject, but when is Goodguys in Dallas. I would really enjoy checking that out. Thanks

[Kontrol Phreaks]

Hey Dino might have called shotgun already, but since I'm going to be stuck in the back seat, sitting, bit@#, there's no way I'm pitching in for gas. I'll probably be stuck with the job of cleaning the windshield, and pumping the gas to cover my ride there, and back hopefully.

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by Kontrol Phreaks

Hey Dino might have called shotgun already, but since I'm going to be stuck in the back seat, sitting, bit@#, there's no way I'm pitching in for gas. I'll probably be stuck with the job of cleaning the windshield, and pumping the gas to cover my ride there, and back hopefully.

Clint, you coming to Big D?

[Dinos63]

Now we are bringing two trucks. I am going to tow the greenmonster. Plenty of room for drop members

[smbrouss70]

Man, I wish I had the money right now, but it's going to have to wait until Income tax time. Hopefully I'll be able to make the show and at least get to meet some more members, and maybe even talk Dino into giving me a test ride in the Green Monster.

[SCOTI]

Dang . . .... Nathan, Dino, & Clint all coming to Bid D. It's gonna look like the Beverly Hillbillies all loaded up w/Dropmembers & Doritos. Which one of you is Ellie Mae?

I guess I'll schedule some time to wash my 74 so it doesn't look so bad for the visitors.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Kontrol Phreaks

:gay:

Due to some undisclosed reasons we have officially un-invited Clint...!

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by BigShoe24

Little off the subject, but when is Goodguys in Dallas. I would really enjoy checking that out. Thanks

Oct 5-7 @Texas Motor Speedway. ~3,000 of the sweetest rides you'll ever see. Half of the good stuff is in the parking lot...

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

...and maybe even talk Dino into giving me a test ride in the Green Monster.

As I understand it, anyone with a licence can drive it. DOOOONUUUTS!!!!

[smbrouss70]

You bringing the Blazer, Gringo?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

You bringing the Blazer, Gringo?

Someone has to shuttle me around while I consume frothy beverages . A yellow blazer would be acceptable.

[Kontrol Phreaks]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Looks like I will be heading out to the Dallas Goodguy's show the beginning of October. I was originally making the trip to deliver a chassis in the area. Since then word has gotten around that I will be be there, and now I have several Dropmember orders to bring along as well. If you've been waiting to purchase one, nows your chance to save $150 on shipping. There's still room in the trailer.

There's plenty of room in the shop truck.

[Kontrol Phreaks]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Someone has to shuttle me around while I consume frothy beverages . A yellow blazer would be acceptable.

I'll be following Nathan in his corporate vehicle. He used it to pick me up at the airport, in style no doubt. There's going to be plenty of room in there to cruise the show.

[gringoloco]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

You bringing the Blazer, Gringo?

Man, 200mi is a long way to drive with no top and open headers. I'll see what my passenger thinks...

Originally Posted by n2billet

...I was thinking maybe we could all pitch in and give them a few green backs to help on that gas bill...

I'll buy a couple T-shirts...

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Someone has to shuttle me around while I consume frothy beverages . A yellow blazer would be acceptable.

Wonder if Nate could sneak me in so I don't have to park outside; maybe for that DM delivery?

[jasonb72]

Originally Posted by n2billet

You know with all the dropmembers, backhalves and complete frames that Nathan and Dino are bringing to Dallas for Goodguys I was thinking maybe we could all pitch in and give them a few green backs to help on that gas bill.....it's almost a 16 hour drive one way..... So what do ya'll think? if you have any more ideals please PM me.....

I would be more than willing to throw an after party at my place. I could provide the meat and cold beer.

I am in Allen

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by jasonb72

I would be more than willing to throw an after party at my place. I could provide the meat and cold beer.

I am in Allen

Heck.... There's usually a party right there in the parking lot.

N2Billet, that's where we should get everyone to meet. We could do Sat after the show. There's already several that are coming into town, the parking lot is big, & there's plenty of stuff to look @ (not including the idiots on golf carts ).

People could enjoy the show & then meet up @ the Stoked Out 'hospitality suite'. They would need to supply their own chairs & stuff. Anyhooo.... just an idea 'cause it's not my trailer.