1970 SWB : Porterbuilt to the Extreme "Double E"

[mikeleeshields]

I have not posted in a while. I have gotten so tired of the weather I have just been collecting parts. I have 100% of the parts (fittings, new booster, master cylinder, and proportioning valve) and tool (hydraulic flaring tool) to finish my brakes this weekend hopefully. I have my new inline fuel filter so I can complete my gas lines this weekend I hope also. I have mocked up my seat in the truck and the tilt column. A few pics of the kiddos enjoying the truck.

[mikeleeshields]

Got the brakes completed today. All I have left to do is put the calipers on. Also got a new booster, master cylinder, and proportioning valve.

[lolife99]

Lookin good!

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Lookin good!

Thanks Keith. Gotta love posting from the phone sometime sits upright and sometimes it's flipped thanks.

[mikeleeshields]

I got to work on the truck again today. I finished up the fuel lines. I tightened up the suspension hardware finally. I also layed down some body filler on the interior roof and the firewall. Im gaining done confidence with this thing now. Thank you weather.

[Bomp]

Got a chance today and finally read through the whole build. Nice work. The pic for your avatar lain frame does it for me.
I've read a few threads on bed side work, here is a link on one of the best I can remember right off hand. There are a few others but escape me at the moment.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...563833&page=28

I read and re-read on sheet metal work here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=108
Looking good.
The kiddos will have a blast rollin down the Blvd with ya when its done.

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Got a chance today and finally read through the whole build. Nice work. The pic for your avatar lain frame does it for me.
I've read a few threads on bed side work, here is a link on one of the best I can remember right off hand. There are a few others but escape me at the moment.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...563833&page=28

I read and re-read on sheet metal work here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=108
Looking good.
The kiddos will have a blast rollin down the Blvd with ya when its done.

Thanks buddy. I was just looking at all the things I've got to buy. Bedsides are definately on the list to buy. The kids do like playing in it now. One day hopefully in a few months I can drive it.

[Bennett68C10]

Looks good Mike, looks like the kids are enjoying themselves nice job getting the brake and fuel lines done

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looks good Mike, looks like the kids are enjoying themselves nice job getting the brake and fuel lines done

Thanks Keith. The kids do like playing in it. My girl asked me if I could drop her off at school someday when I get it finished, I love hearing that. I think I am going to make the plunge and buy new bedsides real soon, unfortunately I can't really set up any air stuff or mount the battery without having a floor and I cant build a floor without bedsides huh? What a snowball effect.

[Shady Chevy]

Cool build. I just started following this one. Nice work. I hear you about the weather. I am in central PA. We have had a fun winter haven't we. Do you come out to the Spring/Fall Carlisle show to get parts? Spring Carlisle is April 24th to 27th. The have a lot of sheetmetal for 67-72's.

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Shady Chevy

Cool build. I just started following this one. Nice work. I hear you about the weather. I am in central PA. We have had a fun winter haven't we. Do you come out to the Spring/Fall Carlisle show to get parts? Spring Carlisle is April 24th to 27th. The have a lot of sheetmetal for 67-72's.

Thank you. And yes the weather has sucked but getting so much better. Unless you have some bedsides that are spotless and cheap, that is about the only thing i have left to get. I have everything else.

[mikeleeshields]

I layed down some body filler on the firewall, the inner roof panel, and some miscellaneous other spots. Now it is time to sand, sand, sand. I also went with a stock booster and mastercylinder for the brakes. I got it all painted up and ready to be installed one day.

[Bennett68C10]

Looks great Mike, all that filler reminds me of how much bodywork I need to do

[Bhelton]

Looks good mike, been a while since I've seen your project

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looks great Mike, all that filler reminds me of how much bodywork I need to do

I hear you Keith. This is just the beginning.

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Looks good mike, been a while since I've seen your project

Thanks Ben. You driving yours regularly yet. Kill those cats yet lol.

[mikeleeshields]

Everyone,
Speaking of bodywork I was just wondering what a lot of you have used that is easy to work with. I am using evercoat with fiberglass for my first coat then regular evercoat for the next coat. I was wondering about a the final glaze coat to use also. After primer or before or both?

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Everyone,
Speaking of bodywork I was just wondering what a lot of you have used that is easy to work with. I am using evercoat with fiberglass for my first coat then regular evercoat for the next coat. I was wondering about a the final glaze coat to use also. After primer or before or both?

Rage extreme....prime behind it...any spots left u can use extreme over cured primer and re-prime ...then finish block...jim

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Rage extreme....prime behind it...any spots left u can use extreme over cured primer and re-prime ...then finish block...jim

Thanks Jim. I see you havent posted in a while either. You bolt your parts back on yet.

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

I hear you Keith. This is just the beginning.


Thanks Ben. You driving yours regularly yet. Kill those cats yet lol.

Driving as much as possible...well I was till the right wheel bearing went out and destroyed my spindle. As for the cat....haven't seen it in a while.

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Driving as much as possible...well I was till the right wheel bearing went out and destroyed my spindle. As for the cat....haven't seen it in a while.

Yikes that sucks. How did that occur?

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Yikes that sucks. How did that occur?

Just a bad bearing, auto parts store is paying for spindles, bearings and seals

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

Thanks Jim. I see you havent posted in a while either. You bolt your parts back on yet.

Coming.....bought this.....and had another swapmeet.....toooooo busy!!...lol.......jim

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Just a bad bearing, auto parts store is paying for spindles, bearings and seals

Good thing it didnt ruin those sweet rims or that slick paint.

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Coming.....bought this.....and had another swapmeet.....toooooo busy!!...lol.......jim

Sounds like a busy man. I have tball or softball 4 nights a week right now so it is hard to work on it as much as I want, so is life right.

[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.

[mcbassin]

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