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Here's my story..
About a year ago I bought pretty much the full kit from Nathan: * Front Dropmember * Control Arms * Trailing Arms & Crossmember * Rear Notch (bolt-in) and Bridge * Hood Hinges * ..and all the extra stuff (Rack & Pinion, Bags, etc.) I blasted everything and decided to just use Zero-Rust paint on everything looks like crap btw), I got it all put together.... and then I got a new job that pretty much eliminated ALL spare time. http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSC_0026.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSC_0024.jpg |
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About a month ago I bought a truck that I found in the classifieds on this site.
Drove from Calgary AB to South Hadley MA to pick it up. Drove straight there and back, stopped only for fuel and to load up the truck... 100+ hrs of constant driving. Won't be doing it again. The truck had pretty much all the same PB stuff except it was the older version of the DM and the notch was lower. http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSCN1562.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSCN1590.jpg |
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I wanted all my original PB stuff on the truck because I needed the bigger notch and thought I might as well also use the newer DM.
So.. Full dismantled both frames. Reassembled my original frame with all of the PB stuff from the truck I bought.. (actually I mixed and matched a little bit because the trailing arms from the truck had some pretty trick little e-brake cable stops and the cab was still mounted and I didn't feel like taking the trailing-arm xmember off, and unbolting the diff..) http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/IMG_3456.jpg I don't really have a specific picture of the chassis but you can see it on the right in this picture: http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSCN1773.jpg I need to roll it out into the sun and take some better pictures of it... |
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Last week I blasted all my originally purchased PB stuff and I just got it all back from the powdercoaters on Friday.
I did everything in a semi-gloss black except the control arms.. I did them in a Silver to match the trailing arms that I kept from the truck. Oh.. did I mention that I also bought Nate's Bolt on Body Drop... well.. I did .. I bought Nate's Body Drop. Yesterday I pulled the rad support mounts and factory crossmember (I forgot how much I love removing factory rivets) and I bolted up the DM (along with the truss supports that Nathan sent along with the body drop) and I installed the front portion of the body drop. While we're on the subject of Nathan... just so you all know.. he sent me 2 sets of the truss support system knowing that I was purchasing this other DM truck.. Obviously didn't have to do that and when your running a small business, every penny really counts. So.. EVERYONE, go buy something additional from that you don't already have (I'm sure there's gotta be something) to help him grow this business). Here are the pictures of yesterday. http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSCN1766.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSCN1777.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSCN1781.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...d/DSCN1783.jpg |
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http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...G_00000029.jpg
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...G_00000032.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...G_00000033.jpg Next step ... I need to get this "surplus chassis" out of my way so I can pull the bed and cab off and keep progress going.... Or .. build a bigger garage. |
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You have a sweet truck!
It belonged to a member here. Glad to see that someone is going to finish it. I think I have the world's slowest Dropmember build. I haven't even started a thread yet! Posted via Mobile Device |
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I emailed and talked to him 1,000 times over the last couple of months. After we loaded up the truck he invited my Dad and Son and I into his home to relax a bit before we headed back out on the road. He and his family were really great. Considering the fact that it was 2am on a Monday.. it was pretty nice of him to even let us load up right when we got there. |
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awesome truck man!!!..
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You got a very nice truck!
And I'd argue that I have the worlds slowest dropmember build!:lol: Posted via Mobile Device |
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Im pretty close to haveing the slowest build I actually think both of you are well ahead of me at this point...lol all three of us have the same parts.
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I just want to drive it.. |
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:lol::lol: nice work and know thats alot of work
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Hated to see Ray sell the truck but glad to see if will continue to live on through you.
Keep us posted on your progress! |
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For anyone that's interested, here are a bunch of other pics of this project that I didn't bother to post as part of the thread above.
http://s984.photobucket.com/albums/a...cpZZ1QQtppZZ36 |
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i love this truck , congratulations...looks like you are off to a great start
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wow...2 dropmembered frames!!
looks like its gonna be a sick truck..so is the blue truck with the flames going to be the body your using...? |
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Looking good Kevin...
If you are looking to get rid of some of the parts, I would be interested in the PB trailing arms, as I have a ART setup, and it will be kind of useless for what Im doing. Darren |
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Heck yea I'm in.
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In to see this one finished!!!
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Thanks for the comments guys.
Also... I got a phone call today from Perry @ PTS telling that my wheels are ready to ship today... I decided to do a little photoshop work to get myself psyched up for them. 20x8.5 front by 22x10 rear same offset as old aux... will run the same size rubber as old aux http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...escrosstop.jpg |
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Sweeeet!!!
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Here are some pics of the wheels.
I "borrowed" them from the Scott's Burb build and am mildly ashamed to say I am copying them.. Straight up.. I love the wheels.. http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC09327.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/IMG_0436.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSC09325.jpg They are brushed and cleared. I am contemplating do my bumpers and grill and pretty much everything that is shiny in the same brushed cleared finish.. We'll see how long I stick with that plan once I get some quotes from the chrome/brushed nickel shop.. |
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Sweet truck man! Those are some cool looking wheels!
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This thing is NUTS!!!!!!!!!! love it dude!!!
were gonna have to do some dropmembered old style cruising.. |
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well those are just SICK !!! WOW love them
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I think you are doing a great job Kevin! I wish it was me but your the right man for the job. It was really nice to meet you and your son and dad, you have a great family. I am sorry for the wife talking your ears off, good thing it was 2am or you guys would still be here and she would still be talking... lol
I hope it turns out just the way you have always wanted it too and don't forget you have to make that card board cut out of me when you go for your first ride! lol Thanks Ray |
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Nice ride and the brushed finish is gonna look b!tchen..
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Damn, when those wheels came out I sent PTS a message asking for a price quote on them, and soon realised that I could not afford them right now. You dropped some coin on those! They look awesome on there though, and the build is looking sweet. Just keep doing a little at a time and before you know it you will be crusing in a truck that before only existed in your head.
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Those wheels are sweet!!!!
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Made a bit of progress yesterday evening..
http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...G_00000050.jpg Had to do a bit of trimming and re-painting on the frame rails to fit this notch because they were slightly different.... but basically was an extremely simple process. I put my son to work a little bit... Thought I'd snap a picture of him doing some work. He's turning into a pretty good wrench. http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...G_00000058.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...G_00000066.jpg http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/a...G_00000064.jpg Heading out right now to finish up the rear frame section and install the rear body drop pieces. Will post progress later on tonight. |
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Nice progress!!!! Looking good!
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hey Kevin
Don't forget you still need to drill the holes for the trailing arms cross member. I did the two on the bottom but not the two on top. I was going to take the cab off to do it right but never got to it. I am still in shock that you took not one but both of the fames apart.... Your crazy dude! lol can't wait till she is done. Ray |
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Looking good Kevin!!!
Now that the car show is done with I should have some time to swing by. |
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dig the wheels , nice work duude
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I actually am going to try and pull the cab off this week (no idea where the heck I'm going to put it...) so that I can cut off the factory cab mounts and replace with the bolt-on body drop stuff. I'll get that cross member properly sorted out at the same time. I'm been doing my fair share of porterbuilt installation, dis-assembly, reassembly, etc. Having fun though :metal: Thanks Ray... hope you're doing well. |
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I figured you guys would have canceled the show given the downpour. Sounds good though Corie... stop by anytime Bring that IDIDIT column if you get a chance.. I'd like to check it out. |
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