1970 SWB : Porterbuilt to the Extreme "Double E"

[jlsanborn]

New bed panels will be sweet!

[jtp67-72]

It is definitely worth the money...bedsides are one of the few aftermarket pieces that fit fairly well....jim

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice progress on the firewall. Congrats on all the parts too. I bet that was some serious cash

Yes it was some cash but it seems stupid not to do it when I'm already going this far.

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

New bed panels will be sweet!

I think so

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

It is definitely worth the money...bedsides are one of the few aftermarket pieces that fit fairly well....jim

I've tried to repair mine but it is too much work.

[Bennett68C10]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

I am taking tomorrow off to start wiring up this beast. I have an EZ wire generic 21 circuit that I am going to install under the dash.

Also other BIG NEWS, I just ordered new bedsides, a front panel and rear cross sill. That was a chunk of change but I bet it will be well worth it. I hope to have a lot of updates after this weekend.

I think you will be very happy with your purchase, I know I was. It is a huge chunk of change to shell out but it totally beats trying to fix rusty crap parts. I just don't have the patience for that who did you end up ordering through.

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I think you will be very happy with your purchase, I know I was. It is a huge chunk of change to shell out but it totally beats trying to fix rusty crap parts. I just don't have the patience for that who did you end up ordering through.

Yea a chunk of change is right. I ordered through a local company that sells chevy restoration parts. Same prices as everywhere else but I can pick them up in about 30 min. They have marker lights and stake pockets but I am gonna keep them all for now. There is always time to shave stuff in the future right, lol.

[mikeleeshields]

Well I started to rewire this beast this weekend. I took Friday off and planned to get it mostly done, well that didn't happen. The EZ wire harness isn't as EZ as they make it out to be. 3 days later I am a little over half way done rewiring the truck. I am going to set up a terminal block under the dash to disconnect the wires going to the front and I will do the same in the rear. That way I can remove the cab if need be in the future.

I have the headlight switch wired up, the dash cluster wired up with the exception of the alternator wire and fuel guage feed wire, the ignition switch is wired up.

I still have to hook up all of the power, and engine components as well as the lights. My goal is to be able to turn the key this week to see if all my power is in the right spots.

I can say I commend those guys on TV like Overhaulin and any other car show that rebuilds a car/truck from scratch in 7 to 10 days. I don't care if they have 30 people working on it, that is still a task.

[mikeleeshields]

Did I mention wiring sucks. I don't know what is worse wiring or bodywork, haha.

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Did I mention wiring sucks. I don't know what is worse wiring or bodywork, haha.

Wiring looks good so far Mike. For the record, I'll take body work....

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Wiring looks good so far Mike. For the record, I'll take body work....

Well Mike I am beginning to think the same thing. Maybe I will have a better outlook on bodywork now once the wiring is complete.

[AJohn6]

Project is looking good. I like seeing the young ones in it.

[jtp67-72]

Just remember ur only goin to wire it once so the more patience u have.... it will reward u later in its looks and performance!! It looks good so keep at it...any problems let me know..I do it for a living with a railroad...if i think this week i will post a pic of a real nightmare....Jim

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by AJohn6

Project is looking good. I like seeing the young ones in it.

Thanks. I appreciate it.

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Just remember ur only goin to wire it once so the more patience u have.... it will reward u later in its looks and performance!! It looks good so keep at it...any problems let me know..I do it for a living with a railroad...if i think this week i will post a pic of a real nightmare....Jim

I know Jim. That is why I am trying to do it right. I hope to be able to hook a battery up this week and turn the ignition to see if everything electrical works properly before trying to start her up. Crossing my fingers.

[jasonhall]

Sweet build !!

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by jasonhall

Sweet build !!

Thanks Jason.

[mikeleeshields]

Well fellas, I went and picked up my new bed on Friday night. I took them out of the box at the parts store and they are so pretty. I haven't even taken them out at home yet. They are so pretty, smooth and black with no rust and holes, that will cut out some serious time.

I am finishing up my basement bathroom this week so I can start working on the truck after the kids go to bed. I am itching to drive this thing so freakin bad it is killing me. Still have to finish up the wiring though.

[Bennett68C10]

Glad to see you got your bed for it, believe me it will definitely save you a ton of time then repairing the old. I know it did for me.

[1stchevy]

Looks nice man, I've never done any wiring except for a basic car head unit and changing out some speakers but the thought of rewiring a truck is overwhelming to me. I commend you for doing it, keep it up you'll be driving in no time.

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Glad to see you got your bed for it, believe me it will definitely save you a ton of time then repairing the old. I know it did for me.

Thanks man. I can't wait to inbox them and get them on. One thing at a time. I want to finish this re-wire job before I start something else.

Originally Posted by 1stchevy

Looks nice man, I've never done any wiring except for a basic car head unit and changing out some speakers but the thought of rewiring a truck is overwhelming to me. I commend you for doing it, keep it up you'll be driving in no time.

I'm sure the re-wire job would have been a lot easier with a true painless wire kit opposed to an "EZ" wire kit. It is a pain but it could becworsd I guess lol.

[mikeleeshields]

I finally got some time at 10:00 last night to work on the wiring. I have everything set up and ready to hook a battery up to check all my power outputs before buttoning up the wiring and routing everything properly.

I do have a couple wires I am still wondering if I have them properly hooked up or not. I have a 2 wire IS10 alternator and have the excitor wire hooked up to the one side of the alternator and I have the bypass wire going to the battery. I can determine where to hook up the dash cluster alternator wire up. It is a guage dash. I also can't determine if I need a shunt or not. Anyone got any insight. I have read all the EZ wire posts and I am still a little confused on this part.

[knomadd]

I don't have experience with the EZ wire harness, but I did use an American Auto Wire harness on my 71. Their instructions are pretty handy. I'm assuming you meant that you have a 10SI style alternator (internal regulator) and not the original 10DN (external regulator) style. If this is the case, you might take a look at these and see if it helps.
http://www.americanautowire.com/PDFL...20IN%201.0.pdf

You can find all their instructions for the Classic Update Kit here: http://www.americanautowire.com/kit-...10089&find=any

Good luck!

[cafetony]

I've been working on mine too. Man it's a lot of work, plus i'm starting my center console .
anyone looking at buying the Fesler door panels?




http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608373

[Bhelton]

Looking really good Mike! The EZ wiring is a great upgrade

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by cafetony

I've been working on mine too. Man it's a lot of work, plus i'm starting my center console .
anyone looking at buying the Fesler door panels?

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I am........eventually ....look like nice pieces....jim

[ddubbs]

Wow!!! Your truck is turning out killer. Going to have to go back thru this thread. Subscribed

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by knomadd

I don't have experience with the EZ wire harness, but I did use an American Auto Wire harness on my 71. Their instructions are pretty handy. I'm assuming you meant that you have a 10SI style alternator (internal regulator) and not the original 10DN (external regulator) style. If this is the case, you might take a look at these and see if it helps.
http://www.americanautowire.com/PDFL...20IN%201.0.pdf

You can find all their instructions for the Classic Update Kit here: http://www.americanautowire.com/kit-...10089&find=any

Good luck!

Thanks for the American Auto wire diagram. That will help to ensure my connections are hooked up properly. I intend on hooking the battery up in the next two days.

[quote=cafetony;6665888]I've been working on mine too. Man it's a lot of work, plus i'm starting my center console .
anyone looking at buying the Fesler door panels?

Hopefully yours turns out good. I'll let you know when mine is done.

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Looking really good Mike! The EZ wiring is a great upgrade

Thanks, buddy. I want to start this thing up so bad.

Originally Posted by ddubbs

Wow!!! Your truck is turning out killer. Going to have to go back thru this thread. Subscribed

Thanks for the compliment. Slowly but surely.