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Katrina/10 05-08-2019 05:46 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
What a beautiful interior!

kdad 05-17-2019 10:00 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Been busy installing the bed for what seems like a month. (been about a week) Took me several days of scratching my head to finally figure this thing out. (Sort of) After what seemed like forever searching these forums and others I have come to the conclusion that the bed I have on my truck is not the original. Should have known when I sanded the outside down and the paint under the top coat didn't match the cab. It appears to be a 60-62 bed. from what I have read on here the bedsides are different than the 63-66 beds. meaning the two will swap out but the older beds will not align with the cab exactly. Now I am getting creative to make it work.. It never ends..

kdad 05-17-2019 10:00 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Katrina/10 (Post 8521714)
What a beautiful interior!


Thank you.. Its just simple

Johns 66 05-17-2019 10:09 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8527091)
Been busy installing the bed for what seems like a month. (been about a week) Took me several days of scratching my head to finally figure this thing out. (Sort of) After what seemed like forever searching these forums and others I have come to the conclusion that the bed I have on my truck is not the original. Should have known when I sanded the outside down and the paint under the top coat didn't match the cab. It appears to be a 60-62 bed. from what I have read on here the bedsides are different than the 63-66 beds. meaning the two will swap out but the older beds will not align with the cab exactly. Now I am getting creative to make it work.. It never ends..

I know the feeling Scott about thinking one thing and finding out differently....I found out the one of my front fenders was from a 63....emblems mounting holes filled with my favorite bondo gave it away. One thing is for sure...once you get done it will be right.....

kdad 05-19-2019 01:04 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...ps097s2lku.jpg

Roll on bedliner for the win

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Decided at the last minute that we needed a bolt in bike rack to carry the cruisers in the back of the truck. I didn't want something that sat on the bed wood floor and I wanted the option of it being removable with just a couple of bolts if possible. Since we are empty nesters and know that all we need room for is two bikes I opted for a more traditional holder of sorts that will hold the front tire centered and have a spot on each side to hook a tiedown to.

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Johns 66 05-19-2019 09:54 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Looks really good Scott...The bike rack is pretty cool idea...I like how you did the tie downs on the rail. Your bed wood looks awesome!!!

kdad 05-19-2019 01:37 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Johns 66 (Post 8528092)
Looks really good Scott...The bike rack is pretty cool idea...I like how you did the tie downs on the rail. Your bed wood looks awesome!!!


Thanks John,

The bedwood is nothing special just the pine from classic parts. color is Minwax Puritan pine, finish is 6 coats of minwax Pro spar urethane, sanded between each coat. I know it may not last forever if left in the elements every day but then again. That's not gonna happen. After using these same products on most of the homes I have built over the last 30 years I trust them to hold up better than most in these conditions. The bike rack should be used as much as possible to get this old guy out and about.. besides the bikes look very cool in the bed..

kdad 05-19-2019 11:35 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Bike rack..
http://https://i175.photobucket.com/...ps852ygtjn.jpg

http://s175.photobucket.com/user/Kro...qqxej.jpg.html

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roll_the_dice 05-20-2019 11:02 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Looks great Scott! I like the idea of the removable bike rack. I love riding bikes. I may have to incorporate something similar!

Johns 66 05-20-2019 04:46 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Love the bikes in the back...looks really cool......

kdad 05-21-2019 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice (Post 8528679)
Looks great Scott! I like the idea of the removable bike rack. I love riding bikes. I may have to incorporate something similar!

I welded a couple nuts to a plate and welded it to the front side of the bed. Nice and sturdy. Easy to tighten down or remove. I stopped at a gas station yesterday and two guys came over and liked the truck but they both loved the bike rack. Might need to market these. Lol
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kdad 05-21-2019 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johns 66 (Post 8528813)
Love the bikes in the back...looks really cool......

Thanks John. My Basman 346 always makes people stop and stare. Most ask where can I get a bike like that. The Netherlands of course. Lol
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cwcarpenter98 05-21-2019 10:00 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
The bike rack is sweet! You could probably also make it to where you can strap down all sorts of stuff

kdad 05-22-2019 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98 (Post 8529638)
The bike rack is sweet! You could probably also make it to where you can strap down all sorts of stuff

Plans are in the works for a few other items.
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Grizz1963 05-22-2019 03:24 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Yup, Bike Rack works for me too,

Love the bikes.

Johns 66 05-22-2019 08:53 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8529718)
Plans are in the works for a few other items.
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Oh...cant wait for these!!!

blackbart63mule 06-20-2019 11:31 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
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Lookin good all around! You’ve done some nice work! How did you match the paint when you did the rocker repairs? Is that a factory paint? It’s a color we don’t see often, what color is it? Pic o my cruiser...

kdad 07-16-2019 10:59 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by blackbart63mule (Post 8545577)
Lookin good all around! You’ve done some nice work! How did you match the paint when you did the rocker repairs? Is that a factory paint? It’s a color we don’t see often, what color is it? Pic o my cruiser...

Not paint it is primer. Lol. Kinda matches the old faded silver.

kdad 07-27-2019 02:32 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Been a minute or two since we last checked in on the Double 6 build. In truth it's been pretty crazy around us. Had to move back to California to help with taking care of a couple of parents. Everyone knows you go back to California and its a different world for sure..

The 66' went with us to a show in Hollister Ca. that's when we figured out that the Drum brakes leave allot to be desired... (switching entire truck over to disc now) I actually laughed at one point when I had to stop suddenly and the brakes said "No thank you"... Oh well I am luck enough that my buddy had an entire front and rear brake set up for his 72' c10 that he just gave me... Including drop spindles and a brake booster... that will be next on the list of items just for the simple fact that I cant trust the brakes now and that's no way to live.. The other discovery we found is that the old junkyard motor the PO put in this truck is putting out a heave smoke screen on the left side. Looking at a new motor now... It never ends I tell you.. Oh well no new pics for today but real soon we will have a brake setup that we will show how we do it..

SCOTI 07-27-2019 02:34 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8565964)
Been a minute or two since we last checked in on the Double 6 build. In truth it's been pretty crazy around us. Had to move back to California to help with taking care of a couple of parents. Everyone knows you go back to California and its a different world for sure..

I bet it is.

scoot_mcgrute 07-29-2019 11:20 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Hey man, I wanted to extend an invite for a cruise in that I am hosting through Northwest C10s and TMK Creamery in Canby on August 17th. I tried to send you a PM but it said your mailbox was full. Hit me up if you are interested!

kdad 07-29-2019 02:46 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute (Post 8566858)
Hey man, I wanted to extend an invite for a cruise in that I am hosting through Northwest C10s and TMK Creamery in Canby on August 17th. I tried to send you a PM but it said your mailbox was full. Hit me up if you are interested!

Sorry about that.
Cleared up the mail box. Even more sorry that we are no
Longer in the area. we moved to be closer to our elderly parents.

scoot_mcgrute 07-31-2019 11:21 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8566955)
Sorry about that.
Cleared up the mail box. Even more sorry that we are no
Longer in the area. we moved to be closer to our elderly parents.

No worries man!

kdad 08-01-2019 11:26 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
So the last time I drove the truck I was less than impressed with the drum brakes. Yes they worked fine. No they are nothing to write home about. My buddy gives me an entire disc brake setup. I am busy installing it at the moment. As all of the stuff I do it’s my way! I’m talking to my buddy whom was following me in his truck last time out when he mentions he would rather lead due to the smoke screen I’m dumping out of the left side exhaust pipe. Embarrassed but understanding I apologize for the smoke and make excuses for my junkyard motor. The wife says why don’t you fix it. Oh boy here we go I am thinking. @&*#$*&$#. Then I calm down and explain it’s just an old GM 305 that I wouldn’t lift a finger for. She laughs and says then what would you lift a finger for? I say a nice big block would get my attention of course. That’s right I am now looking for a new big block. All because my buddy says I put out a smoke screen. LOL. Oh well I will have the brakes to stop it now. Onward and upward.

kdad 08-02-2019 11:26 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
So I have a few questions for some of the veterans that may have done this before me.

1. What motor mounts to use for a big block motor?
2. is there enough room in the engine bay so that I wont be banging the firewall for clearance?
3. will this push the transmission back or forward and will it need a new mount?
4. Will the drive shaft need to be cut?
I have searched a few times and unfortunately the organization of our site here is a little lacking. Not one person has a definitive answer for these questions.

Yes I plan on putting a list together to answer these questions for future builders....

Captainfab 08-02-2019 11:35 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Probably the easiest is to use the '68-'71 engine mount brackets and mounts. In fact everything for the '68-'71 will work in a '63-'66. You may need to trim the top flange of the frame for manifold/header clearance. Here is a thread for some more info.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=551120

When I installed the 454 on my '66 Suburban in 1992, I used the '73+ clamshells and mounts but made my own brackets to accept the mounts. That way I got the engine exactly where I wanted it. Close to the firewall without having to modify the firewall.

kdad 08-05-2019 04:05 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Great thread captain. Appreciate all the help.
The new front suspension is nearly complete. While I am at it the decision to go
Power steering is now a reality so a new box. Pump and lines are going on now. I had a power brake booster that was given to
Me but it’s not really for this truck. I know I could make it work but I am thinking forward to the new power plant and not wanting to skip on a big cam with no vacuum we decided to go power hydraulic. Pics coming soon of all this fun.

Captainfab 08-05-2019 11:55 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
If you need one of my PS adapter plate kits and the booster bracket with the hydroboost mounting plate let me know.

kdad 08-30-2019 10:50 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Been a long and uphill battle to get these Disc brakes done.
The free master cylinder booster fit like $hit so we needed to get another one. The calipers and the rest all just bolted right on but in the process we are switching to 5 lug so that meant new rear axles. If you are going to have the axles out might as well put that Posi-traction unit in there. Change all the bearings and make it all correct...…...SHEEEEZ! this just never stops with this ol' girl..... So the old 6 lug wheels which have about 50 miles on them have to come off and need a new home. That leaves us with looking for a new wheel that will fit the ol'school hot rod look (no big wheels) and also use the existing tires we already have (50 miles on them)… After going through pages and pages of wheel and tire threads here on the forum I noticed a certain pattern. When someone starts a wheel and tire thread (they are asking for what will fit) Most people show a pic of their truck and say "here's mine" no specs given. then 5 guys all chime in about how great it looks and ask the same thing.. What size? what brand?. It takes an act of the good lord to get a response from the poster to say "there blah blah on blah blah" And then 10 posts later its the same except the next guy says that he used blah blah but instead he used this and that and then he is lifted with this and his buddies grandmas uncles cousin used this and its on a corvette and here's a pic.... Not complaining because its very entertaining but really it makes these threads long and virtually useless. Much like the dribble I am spewing out now....LOL Oh well we are nearing the end of the new to me Drop spindles, CPP Disc brake, New rear axles /bearings and seals, Auburn Posi traction, Front springs, Tie rods, Upper "A" arms, upper and lower Ball joints, Control arm shafts and bushings, Custom Brake lines, CPP Power steering box, Captain Fab PS mount, CPP Hydra booster W/ master cylinder /proportioning valve, New wheel install. PHEW! that's a load I tell you..... I will upload a bunch of pictures soon. Fingers crossed that the wheels and tires fit.... Measured 20 times and laid it out but might have made it a lil bit too close, we shall see soon enough. Cutting wheel and hammer are in the wings warmed up just in case... Should have her all wrapped up this weekend and ready for an alignment next week, Then its off for a lil pin striping and some door art. Only two weeks left till the C10 intervention in Auburn California, so we need a few things to go right or we will be going without "Ol'Skool" C-ya

roll_the_dice 08-30-2019 12:32 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Glad you got it sorted out. I know what you mean...someone asks a question...then they say.."nevermind I figured it out", but never comes back to say what they actually used or did! Very frustrating!!

kdad 09-02-2019 10:58 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...psas34jyp6.jpg

Tearing this out
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kdad 09-02-2019 11:05 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Got a wild hair to change a few items while doing the disc brakes and axle swap... thinking of these wheels
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got a new bumper from my buddy

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had to get a new front to match it

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kdad 09-02-2019 11:10 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Of course it takes a bunch of work to get the brakes to work right. the power brake unit from CPP along with the power steering unit and all the associated parts is allot of work..

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kdad 09-02-2019 11:46 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
the specs:
Front
POL upper control arms
-3 front coil springs
Bell tech -2.5 drop spindles
Torq thrust II 15x8 wheels ET -18
Tires cooper cobra 245x60x15

Rear
-4 Rear coils
2"block
Torq Thrust II 15x10 wheels ET -44
Tires Cooper Cobra 255x60x15

Front lower control arms shaved for clearance
flipped rear shock mounts upper relocated
front shocks relocated
CPP disc brake kit
Cpp power steering kit
CPP hydra brake system

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kdad 09-03-2019 12:02 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
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Katrina/10 09-03-2019 07:48 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
That looks perfect.

The Rocknrod 09-03-2019 09:36 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Thos background pics sure looks like souther california.

66c10Steve 09-03-2019 10:15 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Looks great!

blackbart63mule 09-03-2019 11:49 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
That stance is perfect!

Mack B 09-03-2019 12:47 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Nailed it! :metal:


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