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Here's some pics of a Dropmember install in Dino63's 66 pickup. The rear-end will be running a triangulated four-link and Shockwaves... 22's and be laying frame to match the front.

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more...

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two more.

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Damn! That's nice! If and when I get the rest of my truck done, I will need to look at that drop member setup for "Daisy".

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mad skillz dude ... mad skillz :metal:

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Nathan . . ..... Those tie-rods look different than what I've seen in the other pics. Did you change from the welded heim-ends to something different?

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That looks nice.

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Oh if money only grew on trees... in my yard.

Nice work!

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They're still heims... heavy-duty 3/4 LH with 5/8 bore. The spindle gets drilled out to 5/8 and a 5/8 grade 8 bolt goes through. The heim is sandwiched between a pair of misalignment bushings. The adapter is 1.25x.120 wall and has tube inserts TIG welded at both ends. The rack is currently missing the jam nuts on the threads... they will get put on before the truck is driving!

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The black paint must have thrown me off. The previous pics were bare metal so it was easier to see the welded inserts @ the end of the rack adapter.

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What can I say other than...sick!

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I like where this is going........

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Thats a nice job. I am wishing I had that front end on mine *LOL* So what is the powerplant gonna be???

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As of right now the plan is to throw in a 350/350 combo that came out of another truck. There will be little or nothing done to the body for a while... maybe some primer... maybe not. Some new bumpers, grill, lights and glass will find its way onto the truck but that will be about it. We'll get the chassis and suspension set-up right then he can drive the wheels off it. Maybe it will get all straight and shiny in a couple of years???

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nice

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HEY WERE CAN I FIND MORE PICS OF YOUR STEP SIDE, I'M STILL NEW ON THIS SITE.

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NATE TOLD ME THE STORY ABOUT YOUR TRUCK, AND I CHECKED OUT YOUR PICS, VERY SLICK TRUCK.

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Heres a few for ya , Dont let that small pic fool ya its a bucket , Hell I was asked yesterday when I was gonna fix it up!!!


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Spent a long Saturday at the shop and made some more progress on the rear. Hopefully I will get it all finished up on my next long saturday!

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Some more pics...

It's set-up for a 4.5" ride height and will be laying frame. The rear is a triangulated four link and bridge. There is a lot left to do as far as tube work and some details. Hopefully next week I will be able to post up some finished pics.

I also trimmed out the front fenders and made a support gusset to add a little strength back to the fenders.

The rear isn't laying yet... I still have to remove the trailing arm crossmember.

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looking very nice. gets me motivated to make thefianl push on my 64 I've been playing with

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Hey Porter I was thinking of running the step notch like that, but I was hesitant because I thought that it would be better to just build the notch back area (strenght wise). Would you put the rear of the notch outside frame rails on another truck or just built a notch back area?

Thank you in advance. sorry for the jacking ..

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It will be trimmed out and boxed in where the notch ties into the rear frame-rail when completed. I debated building frame-rails straight off the back, but thought I would try this way and see how it went. I think it will turn out nice this way, and make tank and bed mounting less trouble... we'll have to see! As for doing it like this in the future... it's a toss up.

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Wow, absolutely incredible work. Hopefully sometime soon I can get my backhalf lookin like that w/ the 4 link. I love the mounts for the shockwaves. And the dropmember is incredible

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What is the tire and rim combo? I like the rims!

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The rears are 22x10 with 295 35's and the front are 20x8.5 with 255 35's. They're a Porterbuilt Street Rods signature wheel... that's a joke. I got a screaming deal on em a while back and went ahead and bought a few sets... that's why you see them on so many of the trucks we've worked on.:)

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Well they look awesome can't wait to see the truck when it gets done!

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Here's a pic of Dino's 63 Panel... the 66 will match (except sit lower in the rear). I'll post up a larger image tomrrow... didn't realize how small this one was.

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I love the way these trucks look, laid out. Makes me wish mine was close to this stage. For that crossmember, will it lay out on a 22? Or is there necessary work to make it lay out?

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Here's a better pic of the Panel.

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It will lay frame with a 3" drop spindle and a 29" diameter tire... there are plenty of 22's that are 29" tall... so yes, it will lay out with the right 22;) .

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Here's a few more pics of the rear... still a ways to go before it's done.

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some more...

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I like the bridge bracing you ran foward to the hoop and the bag mounts. Ok... I like the whole thing! Love all the CNC'd parts. Very clean and functional design as usual.

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I agree, Porterbuilt, you have some amazing skills...the rides look beautiful. I wish I had 1/2 the skills you do. By the way, that sectioned 56 is gonna be a jaw dropper when its done, and your truck is gorgeous as well. Keep us posted on the work, love seeing it!!




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What are mis-alignment bushings? A picture please.

TIA - Bob

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Thanks, for the compliments... I am pretty lucky to be able to do this stuff everyday, and get paid for it!

I got some cool projects in the works... I will keep updates coming on all the trucks.

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A mis-alignment bushing, shim, or spacer is a small machined spacer that is used in conjunction with a spherical rod-end (Heim joint) to allow the joint greater movement.

Here's a pic of a heim with mis-alignment spacers (on top and bottom with a bolt through the middle).

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I know I said TIA but I'll say it again for including the picture.

Thanks - Bob

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You know you really need to brush up on your fab skills, I think the new kid is causing you to slack off abit! LOL ;) Looks great as always!! What are the plans for the bed floor?

Kevin
LFD Inc.