I've had a '64-'66 of various sorts for most of my driving life, from the '65 4x4 I bought at 16 to the latest...
I've read a lot of threads, and have the utmost respect for those that can do a full frame off and continue through to completion. That would be my preference, but due to not enough garage space, not enough patience, and 3 kids that will throw rocks at anything pretty, I'm going for a 20' driver. Don't get me wrong, no desire to half way do anything here, the intent is to do it all right, and one day she'll be there. Each project will be done with the goal of getting her back on the road and driving as soon as possible, to keep interest and not get into project hell. I've been there, I'm not going back to that place
No show queen, but a truck I can drive every day and enjoy, and not worry about a paint chip or two. Also a project to keep the little ones busy, idle hands you know.
So the story starts with chasing down a Craigslist add that simply stated "66 Chevy." Two pics, and no other information than "sounds good." After a lot of chasing, I found a truck that had sat in a barn for 7 years, but looked to fundamentally be a great starting place. Probably a late 80's or 90's resto, already has disc brakes, 5 lugs, etc. Oh yeah, and a lot of bondo.
There she is basically as I picked her up. I thought the paint was way too oxidized to save, but to my surprise after hitting the hood with some Maguires paint cleaner, polish, and then wax she actually might make the 20' rule.
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