1970 Med Olive Project

[88Stanger]

awesome build

[MMcMasters]

Originally Posted by Dieselholic92

I really like the color of that truck. I want to swap an LS into mine someday.

Originally Posted by 88Stanger

awesome build

Thanks guys!

[MMcMasters]

I haven't posted anything for a while but I have been getting some work done. I officially have a roller now. I "borrowed" the Coy's we were going to use on my son's truck for the time being. I really want Billet Specialties but after Keith (Bennett68C10) had all of his issues, I am going to wait until I know the problem with the hoops has been fixed.

The rears are 20x10 5.5bs 295/40/20 and the fronts are 20x8.5 5.25bs 255/40/20. Here is what it looks like right now:

[MMcMasters]

My plan today is to get the rear/lower bag mounts tacked on the rear end housing. I have a few questions first and I am hoping for some advice from those who have done this.

I made 5" blocks and I have the flat part of the frame sitting on these to establish my desired ride height.



(1) When I square up and center the rear end, do I want the center of the axle tube centered in the notch at my 5" ride height or when it's fully aired out?

(2) At ride height does the pan hard bar need to be completely flat? In this pic, it is in the center holes on both sides so I have a ton of adjustment.
I also plan to mock up the engine and my empty transmission housing in the chassis to check driveline angles before I tack the lower bag mounts on. I'm hoping it's a productive day.

Thanks for any advice

[MMcMasters]

It still amazes me when I plan to knock a project out "real quick" and 8 hours later I'm still not done. But I do have more questions or am requesting more advice.

I got the rear end squared up, pan hard bar leveled out and I got the engine and transmission in the chassis. I also started building brake lines and got a lot done on them.

I need some suggestions on a vendor who is a familiar with the PB extreme drop and can build me a 2 piece driveshaft and supply the proper carrier bearing and support.

Also, does anyone make a carrier spacer for the new PB boxed trailing arm crossmember? I have an AZ Pro spacer but I didn't know when I ordered it that it's for older trailing arm crossmember and won't work with the new one.

It's really starting to look like I have been working.