Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

After almost a year in the making, I’ve decided to start a build thread on my 1966 Chevy short-bed step-side.

The thing that started the ball rolling was picking up this ‘66 C-10, the body is pretty dang straight and a little bit of light rust, but overall in great condition.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...in93/66010.jpg

After deciding to go 4x4 with it we found this Mid 80’s 1-ton truck from which we stole the frame out from under it.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...007-nov022.jpg

We picked up a 14-bolt with a Detroit locker for the rear and a Dana 60 with a limited slip up front from a CU/CV military vehicle
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...in93/66001.jpg

We did a disc brake conversion on the 14 bolt and added a little bling
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l.../122507012.jpg

On the Dana 60 we went with high steer arms and Hydraulic assist from PSC
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...massist006.jpg

We pulled the body off, torched the old brackets and random parts, and got the frame all cleaned up .http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...007-nov035.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...in93/08014.jpg

After painting and priming the frame with rattle cans we put on 8-inch lift springs up front and 4 inch in the back with a shackle reversal.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...in93/08021.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...arApr08002.jpg

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For tires and wheels, we went with 38x15.50x20 Mickey Thompson MTZ’s and a set of American racing cannon wheels.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...22507003-1.jpg

As for the drive train, we went for a 468 with an extreme 4x4 comp cam, edelbrock carb, and heddman headers. Turbo 400 tranny and an np-205 transfer case.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l.../engine003.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...py2of08008.jpg

We cleaned it all up and here is how she sits now.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l.../pwrstr003.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l.../pwrstr008.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l.../Photo1024.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l.../Photo1014.jpg

The plan is to make the 66 body fit onto the mid 80’s frame. We are going to have a body shop turn the single cab into an extended cab, here is a poor quality photoshop of what I hope the finished product will kinda look like with the exception of the wheels.
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ndlightbar.jpg

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that is looking awesome!
here is a pic of one done up similar:

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You've done some real nice work so far. Please keep us posted on your progress......with pics of course.....we all like pics, especially Joe

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Today we finally got the gas tank welded up and we only had one leak in my dads welds. here are some more pics I found

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...in93/08010.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...arApr08012.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...arApr08013.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l.../xmas07001.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l.../Photo0991.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ssories001.jpg
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...headers008.jpg

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wow! oklahomaduner
that is nice!!
what Part of Ok are you in?
you coming to our meet?


Hey Capt.....who is this Joe you speak of?

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i'm in moore. And i don't know. i sure hope i can!!

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I have in-laws in Moore. I have a Niece at umm East Moore high school I think. And another that graduated last year.

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Nice job!! Intrested to see how to put the body on the frame. Very nice job. :metal:

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Beautiful work, that's goin' to be a kick a$$ truck.:metal:

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right on!
I hope so too;)

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Errr....ummmm....did I say Joe?.....I meant Dick! :lol:

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Looks to be a very solid and professional looking build. Great job!!

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here are a few pics of the tank, rear end, and underside
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/HPIM2521.jpg

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http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/HPIM2533.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/42509001.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/42509011.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/42509012.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/42709001.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/HPIM2523.jpg

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Holly crap!! How many gallons is that?

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37 gallon =]

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Looks sweet mean. That is going to be one big beast of a custom classic truck when you finish it.

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Yeah that's one big tank.....looks good....nice welds too.

I see you went with an ORD shackle flip in the rear. Is there a reason you didn't go with some 52's up front?

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COOL tank!!
did you put baffles in it?

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Those are the springs that my dad picked up as a surprise for me so i couldn't really tell ya. But yes we put a baffle in it. and the welds are my dad's. haha i'm still trying to learn to weld when we get a chance.

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I have been contemplating building a tank, how did you guys do the baffles?
any pics of the process?

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You guys have too much off road crap. I see a dune-tire equipped Raptor and maybe a Rhino in the garage also. Man, I need to visit your place for a few days. That fab work is beauteous/clean and the suspension is insane.

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joe, we didnt get any pics while we welded it up but all we did was a plate centered int the tank going from front to back the full length and height. and put 2 1 inch holes in the bottom of that plate and stitch welded it in.

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Twiggy, thanks and yep we have a couple toys. my sister has a drag banshee, i have a stroked raptor, mommy has the long travel rhino. My dad has a cj-5 rock crawler on 49's and I have a mildly built yj on 36's.