Friday, June 14, 2013

Blown 10 Bolt.

Well she finally had enough, snapped the rear spider and side gears. But what can you expect with that much power running through a 10 bolt? So I had a friend give me an old 12 bolt... but I decided to go with a 9". g Also going to go ahead and do a full tub (moving the frame rails and steel tubs). Will probably end up moving the fuel cell to the original location of the gas tank. Building my own 4 link set up, as well as spring perches with jacking bolts and shock mounts. Planning 31x16.50x15 slicks and front skinnys, 150lbs rear springs, and rear 70/30 shocks. Going to go ahead with front runner tires, new springs, control arms and a 90/10 shocks. As far as gears and carriers: Movtive 4.56 gears and a Detroit locker have yet to decide between 31 and 35 spine axles.

Now for the Pictures:


Completely Destroyed Spider Gears




What was left of the spiders





Removed axles, and carrier






The New 9" and Center Section before cleaning and new locker/gear combo.






Have yet to cut the brackets off yet

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

My
Awards
Certifications,
Credentials &
Training


Awards:
  • Eagle Scout
  • Crew Chief
  • National Honor Student


Certifications:
  • EPA 609 Certification
  • Pro-Cut Certification
  • Alldata Certification
  • A2: Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle
  • A3: Manual Drive Train & Axles
  • A4: Suspension & Steering
  • A5: Brakes
  • A6: Electrical/ Electronic Systems


Credentials:
  • Nissan Credential: Chassis System Diagnosis and Repair
  • Nissan Credential: Engines Diagnosis and Repair
  • Nissan Credential: Climate Control System Diagnosis and Repair
  • Nissan Credential: Consult III Functions
  • Nissan Credential: ECCS Operation Diagnosis and Repair 
  • Nissan Credential: Electrical Components Diagnosis and Repair
  • Nissan Credential: Manual Transmission Unit Diagnosis and Repair
  • Nissan Credential: Advanced Electrical Diagnosis
  • Nissan Credential: OBDII Systems Diagnosis & Repair
  • Nissan Credential: Automatic Transmission Diagnosis & Unit Repair
  • Nissan Credential:  DFRT Nissan
  • Nissan Credential: Pre-Delivery Inspection
  • Ford Credential: Technical Customer Handling

Training:



2,070 Hours of Training in the following:
  • Automotive Engines and Repair
  • Professional Service Writing
  • Automotive Under car
  • Automotive Power Trains
  • Brakes
  • Electronic Fundamentals
  • Electronic Technology
  • Climate Control
  • Fuel and Ignition Systems
  • Drivability and Emissions
  • Automatic Transmissions
  • Electronic Diagnosis
  • Professional Applications
  • Advanced Diagnostic Systems
  • Nascar Engines I
  • Nascar Engines II
  • Fabrication I
  • Fabrication II
  • Fabrication III
  • Nascar Chassis Applications
Work Related Training:
  • 200 Hours in online Automotive and Administration Training
Shop Experience:
  • 1 Year 7 Months Nissan (current employment)





Sunday, April 28, 2013

Welcome To Bottoms Up Building

       I am Justin Bottoms, My Passion is building Power and Custom Cars! My very first build is my 1967 Chevrolet El Camino.

I built and assembled everything in this beast. Coming from no automotive experience to now, 6 years later with 2 Years of school and lots of learning still left she is sitting in the mid 600ft lbs range with a sbc 355.

More engine pics and lists as well as dyno sheets soon to come!