1970 SWB : Porterbuilt to the Extreme "Double E"

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Pro Performance

Hey Mike.... just happen to come across your build thread and it is coming along nicely! Look forward to following the progress. Subscribed.

- Travis

Thanks Travis. Thanks for the air ride components.

[jlsanborn]

Nice build! I'll stick around for this one!

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Nice build! I'll stick around for this one!

Thank you. I hope the cold doesn't keep me from working on it anytime soon.

[mikeleeshields]

I just cut parts to have my gas tank made. I hope to start running some gas lines and brake lines this weekend. If I dont get around to that then I will start some more bodywork.

[67cheby]

great looking project !

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

great looking project !

Thanks Mike. I'm hoping to drive it in the spring. Congrats on the cover. How did the blazer go over in Vegas?

[mikeleeshields]

Started bending and running brake lines today. Any suggestions on the frame to caliper connections?

[mikeleeshields]

The rear picture

[mikeleeshields]

I picked up my new cab corners and front interior roof panel. Once those pieces are changed I should have pretty much a rust free cab now. I don't know if I ever mentioned this but but rust blows.

My tank should be formed up and welded next week. When I get home today I should have a package from Summit with my sending unit and fuel pump. Then I can finally finish running my fuel lines.

It has been colder than all get out lately. So not much work going on at the moment.

[67cheby]

looking good !

[mikeleeshields]

Thanks Mike. I was just looking through your build thread to see what trim you used. I was then on Mar-K's website browsing.

[mikeleeshields]

I forgot to mention I spent hours on saturday trying to hide my fuel line inside the notch. That was a *****. If you look at this Nate it would be nice if you welded a 3/8" pipe nipple or bushing into the top portion of the notch for running gas lines through it. That would really help. I am sure not everyone has the same fule line routing, just a thought though.

[mikeleeshields]

My gas tank should be welded up this week so i hope to finish running my gas lines. Any recommendations on how to run the lines through the pb notch?

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by mikeleeshields

My gas tank should be welded up this week so i hope to finish running my gas lines. Any recommendations on how to run the lines through the pb notch?

I would recommend running them on the outside of the notch (inner frame side). Seems to be the easiest way.

They can look really clean when they are hidden inside the notches, but it's a lot of work and if you ever have a problem, they are hard to get to! LOL

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by Porterbuilt Street Rods

I would recommend running them on the outside of the notch (inner frame side). Seems to be the easiest way.

They can look really clean when they are hidden inside the notches, but it's a lot of work and if you ever have a problem, they are hard to get to! LOL

No joke they are hard to get to, even with the caps off. I am going to just run a braided flex line through the notch and hook it up to hard lines at the openings of the frame notch in case something happens, I can push through another flex line with little issues. Hopefully nothing goes wrong, it never does right? haha.

[mikeleeshields]

Just a little update on no update. WINTER SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!! Even though i have a heated shop it is hard to trek the 20 yards through the snow and below zero temperatures to turn on the furnace to work in there.

I did get my gas tank finally. I will post some pictures of that this weekend. If anyone is interested I can make my CAD models available for the pieces.

[belowme51]

Awesome truck man everything looks great. Did you ever get your brake lines figured out? here is what i did with mine, they will meet at the top of the frame with bulkhead fittings with stainless flex lines to the master. Cant wait to see the gas tank, looks sick!

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by belowme51

Awesome truck man everything looks great. Did you ever get your brake lines figured out? here is what i did with mine, they will meet at the top of the frame with bulkhead fittings with stainless flex lines to the master. Cant wait to see the gas tank, looks sick!

Thanks. What length flex lines did you use to the calipers?

[belowme51]

its a 22" flex line with the bulkhead fittings the part number from Wilwood is 220-11237

[mikeleeshields]

Originally Posted by belowme51

its a 22" flex line with the bulkhead fittings the part number from Wilwood is 220-11237

Thanks.

[mikeleeshields]

Hoping to get back to work during Christmas break. Some new cab corners and a new inner roof panel, that should be fun.

[mikeleeshields]

Here is my gas tank. 26" x 19" x 10" 18ga stainless steel. Two internal baffles and a sump also. I still have to determine where I need to mount my mounting flanges.

[mikeleeshields]

This is what I've been working on instead of the truck. Almost done though.

[jlsanborn]

I'm with ya on the drywall crap. It's like bodywork... UGH!
Looking forward to more updates on the truck

[shearjs]

Your truck is looking great. Some really nice work going on there.