First time build for me. 1966 C-20
I figured I'd start a build thread. You all can read and give suggestions and comments. I mostly just want a place to document my progress all in one spot.
So here is the truck as I bought it about 2 years ago for $750. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/CIMG0069.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/CIMG0070.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/CIMG0071.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/CIMG0068.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/CIMG0065.jpg I drove it about 250 mile home, in the dark, in the rain. It made it all the way with no problems at all. (the drivers side window fell out of the track when I shut the door at a gas station, but other than that......) I got about 9 miles a gallon on the way home on the freeway. I figured out once we got home, that it was running on only 6 cylinders the entire way! |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Here is the very first photo shoot I did once I got it home.
Outside: http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2764.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2765.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2766.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2767.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2768.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2769.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2770.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2771.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Engine is the original 283 with a 4 speed manual trans.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2788.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2787.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2786.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Interior is all stock except for the radio cutout which had been cut up by the PO. All the metal is still there, just bent out of the way.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2785.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2784.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2783.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2782.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2781.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2775.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2774.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2773.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...e/IMGP2772.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
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Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
First modification was to teach my daughter how to replace the leaky water outlet gasket.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/IMGP2735.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/IMGP2734.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...k/IMGP2736.jpg Holy crap, I forgot how long my hair was back then. (it's now very short) |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Second mod: Clean up the stock intake, and install a super custom air cleaner cover.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...uck/photo5.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...9-10_14261.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Next, I got some sweet stock aluminum wheels from a newer truck. Cut the front springs and added 2 1/2" blocks to the rear.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...ruck/photo.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...uck/photo1.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s..._3666807_n.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
The original engine finally kicked the bucket and spun a bearing. Time to put in a 350.
Old one out: http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s..._7319000_n.jpg New one in: http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0662.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
After less than 200 miles, one of the connecting rod bolts came undone. Very sad day. The engine hadn't even had a chance to break in yet.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0673.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0672.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0675.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0676.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0684.jpg This is about half of what I dug out of the inside. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0674.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
So now, we are up to date.
I picked up a used engine block, crank, rods and pistons. The block is bored .060 over, and the crank is turned .020 under. I've got a re-ring kit coming from summit that should be here tomorrow. So, today will be spent cleaning and polishing the pistons and painting the block. |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
That pic of your daughter helping you brings back memories of when my daughter was younger. She was my little helper for a while. It is good to see another father getting his daughter involved in these old trucks.
That sucks about your new engine....I remember reading about it over in 'Engine and Drivetrain' a while back. I hope you have better luck with the new one. |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
I spent all day yesterday getting the short block ready for assembly. I painted the block, cleaned and polished the pistons, rods and crank, cleaned and painted the timing cover, and the trim pieces in the front of the radiator.
Before: http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...100_0787-1.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0780.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0788.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0802.jpg Old timing covers make great painting masks. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0795.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
After:
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0803.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0791.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0790.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0806.jpg I just put clear over the bare metal on the balancer cause it just looked awesome! http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0805.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0808.jpg |
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Woo Hoo! Look what just showed up at my house.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0810.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0812.jpg Time to get to work. |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Finding new parts in the mail is the best! Good luck on your build.
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Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Updating. The engine rebuild went great. Everything is installed and running perfect except for some weird electrical gremlins. With 47 year old wiring, that is to be expected.
First, check out my super custom benchtop wire wheel thread cleaning machine. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0835.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Now for some more building progress pics.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0814.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0815.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0816.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0818.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0820.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0821.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0822.jpg Stainless socket head cap screws everywhere. Instead of buying a bolt kit from summit or other aftermarket company, I went to a local place Bolt And Nut Supply and got enough bolts to do the entire engine for less than $20. Awesome. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0830.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0826.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0831.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
More pics.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0833.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0834.jpg Cleaning out the head bolt holes. I realized that this should be done BEFORE the engine is assembled. Oops. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0836.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0839.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0840.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0841.jpg |
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Putting the accessories on with my own custom brackets that I built myself.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0845.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0846.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0847.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0848.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
On the hoist, and ready to drop in.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0851.jpg Getting the flywheel and clutch ready. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0852.jpg Dropped in, finally. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0856.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0860.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0872.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
New exhaust parts. I know its the cheap stuff, but since I'm on a very strict budget, it will have to do until I can afford a proper exhaust system.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0862.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0864.jpg http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0865.jpg Don't be jealous of my awesome welding skills. http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0866.jpg |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Here is a crappy video during the break in process. The exhaust sounds horrible in this video, but in real life it sounds surprisingly good.
http://youtu.be/Nk56clDZ_vw I am not sure how to embed a video on here. Sorry. |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Finished. Done.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...2/100_0880.jpg I have since got some spark plug wire separators to clean up to help keep them off the headers. Melted spark plug wires are a bad thing. |
Re: First time build for me. 1966 C-20
Next project is to install some new stock height springs. Maybe 1" drop. I love the way the truck looks with it lowered, but not very practical for every day use. I do actually use this truck as a truck. I'll haul lumber, take trash to the dumps, carry topsoil for the garden, you know, stuff that a truck is supposed to do. The lowered springs make this difficult.
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