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PBFAB.COM · 11-17-2006, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by xlcooplx

what setup are you using on the front? i see you're an ART dealer so i didnt know if it was a kit or if you had pieced the kit together..looks good though man!

Like Kevin said, the frontend is a Dropmember. There are a couple of different versions... the one above, and the DropmemberC4 (lets you bolt up C4 Corvette suspension). They are both bolt-in and make the frame-rails the lowest point on the truck. There are a couple more threads about them here in the suspension forum.
The Dropmember is designed to use Air Ride's Strong arms, but will work with other brand tubular arms and also stock arms... the lower stock arms from 63-72 will need a little bit of clearance work to mount up without interfrence.

Yeah, if only I had 25 hrs in a day!

PBFAB.COM · 11-20-2006, 11:14 PM

Got some more done on the 66... it is now a running driver. There is still some more work to get done... plumb the air and install the valves, (Air Ride Tech. Big Red Valves) install the compressor (Oasis... one bad pump!), install the tanks, and install the three Optima batteries.

PBFAB.COM · 11-20-2006, 11:18 PM

A few more...

PBFAB.COM · 11-20-2006, 11:19 PM

One more of the exhaust.

Bishops Trucks · 11-20-2006, 11:26 PM

That truck looks great.

*Shane* · 11-21-2006, 12:18 AM

Da-yum! That thing is low ... and SWEET!

powell72 · 11-21-2006, 12:43 AM

I love it, it looks like a street sweeper in the head on shot.

jimmydean · 11-21-2006, 03:25 AM

PB, amazing as always! I love that body style too. I looked long and hard for a '66 before I gave up and bought my '69.

I can't wait to run a drop member in my truck.

gostranger · 11-21-2006, 07:19 AM

that is awesome!! that is exactly what look i am going for!!!

xlcooplx · 11-21-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Like Kevin said, the frontend is a Dropmember. There are a couple of different versions... the one above, and the DropmemberC4 (lets you bolt up C4 Corvette suspension). They are both bolt-in and make the frame-rails the lowest point on the truck. There are a couple more threads about them here in the suspension forum.
The Dropmember is designed to use Air Ride's Strong arms, but will work with other brand tubular arms and also stock arms... the lower stock arms from 63-72 will need a little bit of clearance work to mount up without interfrence.

Yeah, if only I had 25 hrs in a day!

Not to whore up the thread, but will the C4 suspension bolt up to a 62? I know that it uses the torsion bar front end so i didnt know if it would or wouldnt. Thanks again for the help man!

kylejamers · 11-21-2006, 07:15 PM

the truck is super sick

PBFAB.COM · 11-22-2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

PB, amazing as always! I love that body style too. I looked long and hard for a '66 before I gave up and bought my '69.

I can't wait to run a drop member in my truck.

I love these trucks too... I have a 66 SWB big window and a 66 Suburban that will one day recieve the royal treatment. The sub will be going under the knife shortly (losing a lot of its sheetmetal and some of its wheelbase).

PBFAB.COM · 11-22-2006, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by xlcooplx

Not to whore up the thread, but will the C4 suspension bolt up to a 62? I know that it uses the torsion bar front end so i didnt know if it would or wouldnt. Thanks again for the help man!

I am pretty sure the frame-rails on the torsion bar frames are a bit narrower. I have heard of 2wd crossmembers with coils being swapped over... if that's the case I don't know why not. I have not personally done the conversion so am unable to confirm it will work. I have a 61 SWB out in the yard and can check some measurements... one of these days!

thekid54 · 11-22-2006, 12:40 AM

Damn! That thing is on the ground! That's what I'm going for on my '62.

I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind:
1. What are you using for hood hinges, because is doesn't look like you could run inner fenders?
2. How much did you have to cut the rear of the cab to clear the drive shaft?

PBFAB.COM · 11-22-2006, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by thekid54

Damn! That thing is on the ground! That's what I'm going for on my '62.

I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind:
1. What are you using for hood hinges, because is doesn't look like you could run inner fenders?
2. How much did you have to cut the rear of the cab to clear the drive shaft?

As for the hood hinges... they will be just like they are on Dino's panel (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200506) you can find the pics there.

I had to cut ZERO inches out of the back of the cab! However I did have to cut the stock trans tunnel out where it meets the firewall for clearance at the bellhousing.

thekid54 · 11-22-2006, 01:21 AM

Ahhhh, that's pretty slick! You do some awesome work! Thanks for the quick response. I'm assuming you didn't have to cut the rear of the cab because your Dropmember keeps the engine pretty low in the truck? I Z'd my frame 3" so I'm thinking I'll have to cut my cab...a lot! I wish I had seen your Dropmember before I Z'd my frame, but there's no turning back now!

Grunion · 11-25-2006, 06:05 PM

looks cool dino

*culookn* · 11-25-2006, 06:15 PM

pimp! what is the rear out of b/c i disc brake setup?

PBFAB.COM · 11-26-2006, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by culookn

pimp! what is the rear out of b/c i disc brake setup?

2001 S-10 4WD Blazer.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-26-2006, 09:00 AM

Simply Beautiful, I want mine done

leftcoast66 · 11-26-2006, 10:16 PM

Looks awesome, just curious what headers are those, I can't find any which fit w/ my truck layed out.

PBFAB.COM · 11-27-2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by leftcoast66

Looks awesome, just curious what headers are those, I can't find any which fit w/ my truck layed out.

They're the "shorty" style headers used on chevelles, camaros, and novas... I think a few guys have had some clearance issues running them with a stock motor mount... the driver's side doesn't clear??? They work perfectly with a Dropmember

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leftcoast66 · 11-27-2006, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

They're the "shorty" style headers used on chevelles, camaros, and novas... I think a few guys have had some clearance issues running them with a stock motor mount... the driver's side doesn't clear??? They work perfectly with a Dropmember

.

Thanks, I like the look a lot. I'm thinking this summer I'm going to build something similar to the dropmember, don't have the money to buy one. I love the idea and u've got amazing work

PBFAB.COM · 12-02-2006, 12:56 AM

Here's some exhaust pics.

PBFAB.COM · 12-02-2006, 12:57 AM

a few more...

11-20-2006, 11:14 PM	#52
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Got some more done on the 66... it is now a running driver. There is still some more work to get done... plumb the air and install the valves, (Air Ride Tech. Big Red Valves) install the compressor (Oasis... one bad pump!), install the tanks, and install the three Optima batteries. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

11-20-2006, 11:18 PM	#53
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11-20-2006, 11:19 PM	#54
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11-20-2006, 11:26 PM	#55
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11-21-2006, 12:43 AM	#57
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11-21-2006, 03:25 AM	#58
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Dino63's 66SWB PB, amazing as always! I love that body style too. I looked long and hard for a '66 before I gave up and bought my '69. I can't wait to run a drop member in my truck.

11-21-2006, 07:19 AM	#59
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Dino63's 66SWB that is awesome!! that is exactly what look i am going for!!!

11-21-2006, 07:15 PM	#61
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11-22-2006, 12:40 AM	#64
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Damn! That thing is on the ground! That's what I'm going for on my '62. I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind: 1. What are you using for hood hinges, because is doesn't look like you could run inner fenders? 2. How much did you have to cut the rear of the cab to clear the drive shaft?

11-22-2006, 01:21 AM	#66
thekid54 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: LA, CA Posts: 296	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Ahhhh, that's pretty slick! You do some awesome work! Thanks for the quick response. I'm assuming you didn't have to cut the rear of the cab because your Dropmember keeps the engine pretty low in the truck? I Z'd my frame 3" so I'm thinking I'll have to cut my cab...a lot! I wish I had seen your Dropmember before I Z'd my frame, but there's no turning back now!

11-25-2006, 06:05 PM	#67
Grunion Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 92	Re: Dino63's 66SWB looks cool dino

11-25-2006, 06:15 PM	#68
culookn Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nj Posts: 194	Re: Dino63's 66SWB pimp! what is the rear out of b/c i disc brake setup?

11-26-2006, 09:00 AM	#70
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12-02-2006, 12:56 AM	#74
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Dino63's 66SWB Here's some exhaust pics. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

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