1970 SWB : Porterbuilt to the Extreme "Double E"

[mikeleeshields]

One more view from the side.

[Xeen]

Wow it turned out really nice, great job.

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Wow it turned out really nice, great job.

Thanks Brian. It needs ALOT of touching up but in pics and from a distant it looks awesome for sure. Lol

[ridinlow68]

Man, that looks awesome! You are making really great progress. I really like the accent color, I'm thinking of doing something similar except with a deeper darker red. This definitely helps with the decision. It also makes me want to get working on mine again, life has gotten in the way lately...

[Bennett68C10]

That looks awesome, nice job

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by ridinlow68

Man, that looks awesome! You are making really great progress. I really like the accent color, I'm thinking of doing something similar except with a deeper darker red. This definitely helps with the decision. It also makes me want to get working on mine again, life has gotten in the way lately...

Thanks for the compliments. It seems to be coming together slowly but surely. I also debated doing the accent color but I'm glad I did even though 75% of it won't be seen lol.

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

That looks awesome, nice job

Thank you. More to come.

[mikeleeshields]

Spent a couple hours cleaning up the rear end this weekend. That took longer than expected. Now I have to make and weld on the trailing arm brackets. After that I can start to mount the trailing arms and ladder bar and the rear end set up. A buddy of mine found me an old 2 piece drive shaft to cut down. Hope to get my tranny this week.

[mikeleeshields]

Spent the rest of the weekend mounting the motor (minus the tranny) and getting the freshly painted rear end in place.

[Xeen]

Nice progress, it's looking good!

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Nice progress, it's looking good!

Thanks buddy. I hope to get the tranny and my air ride this week. The air ride I got from az pro performance and should be here soon.

[Xeen]

Remind me what you are doing for a transmission again?

[mikeleeshields]

I traded a four speed for a new rebuilt 350 turbo.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

I traded a four speed for a new rebuilt 350 turbo.

Hmm did you consider going with a 700R4 so you could get overdrive it's just as stout as a TH350.

[mikeleeshields]

Yes that is what i really wanted but it was gonna be an additional $800 or so and the 350 turbo was an even swap.

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Yes that is what i really wanted but it was gonna be an additional $800 or so and the 350 turbo was an even swap.

Ok well the good news is you can upgrade to the 700R4 at any time when you get some extra money.

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Xeen

Ok well the good news is you can upgrade to the 700R4 at any time when you get some extra money.

You got it. That is my thinking also.

By the way are your. Chiefs really 8-0 that is unreal lol

[Xeen]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

By the way are your Chiefs really 8-0 that is unreal lol

Haha I know right? It really is unreal, everytime they win a game they are setting a new NFL record.
They will clobber the Bills so they will be 9-0 next week, then they have a Bye and then they play the Denver Donkey's which will be the best game of the year so far.
If they keep this up they are Superbowl bound, Go Chiefs!

[mikeleeshields]

Hey we are in the same boat. The bengals really putti on the sorry jets today.

[mikeleeshields]

I just received word from Travis at AZ Pro Performance that my air management goodies are on their way. Next week I should be able to start plumbing the air ride.

I still am waiting on my tranny. I mocked up some new axle pads out of 18ga, now i just have to get them cut out in 3/16" for the axle.

A buddy of mine found a 2 piece drive shaft that I can have to cut down also, that will be a big help also. Any recommendations on carrier bearings or mounting?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

I just received word from Travis at AZ Pro Performance that my air management goodies are on their way. Next week I should be able to start plumbing the air ride.

I still am waiting on my tranny. I mocked up some new axle pads out of 18ga, now i just have to get them cut out in 3/16" for the axle.

A buddy of mine found a 2 piece drive shaft that I can have to cut down also, that will be a big help also. Any recommendations on carrier bearings or mounting?

Mike-

We make the axle mounting pads... just in case you need some.

Also, here's a part number you can cross on the carrier bearing: Carrier Bearing (carquest part# HB88107A) has a bore diameter of 1.378"

I am also working on a adapter bracket that will allow the use of the carrier bearing that has the mounting holes in line with the driveshaft. Gonna be a few weeks until I get that done. MIGHT be a little easier to use with the new style trailing arm x-member.

Nate

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

Mike-

We make the axle mounting pads... just in case you need some.

Also, here's a part number you can cross on the carrier bearing: Carrier Bearing (carquest part# HB88107A) has a bore diameter of 1.378"

I am also working on a adapter bracket that will allow the use of the carrier bearing that has the mounting holes in line with the driveshaft. Gonna be a few weeks until I get that done. MIGHT be a little easier to use with the new style trailing arm x-member.

Nate

Thanks Nate. I just talked to Dave and he gave me the cost and some more information regarding the pinion and driveshaft setup.

[mikeleeshields]

I have the rear end pretty much mocked up and ready.

[mikeleeshields]

One more picture.

[mikeleeshields]

Another early Christmas present. Thank you Travis from AZ Pro Performance for the Air Ride goodies. Now I can finally get this thing off of jack stands and back on the ground.