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09-19-2014, 11:38 PM
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Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Howdy......new here and thought I might as well make a build thread. I had a 65 SWB as a teen that I built and lately I've had the itch to build another truck. I picked this one up about 6 weeks ago with a 454BB in it. Decided to sell the motor/trans combo and upgrade a bit. I'm trying to make this a relative easy-low budget build. I already have a 69 Camaro in the back that is in 1 million pieces!
Plans for this truck are: Daily driver I can take the kids to school in 6.0 LQ4 (mild cam, headers, heads, intake and much later some forced air) Disks all the way around PorterBuilt Stage 2 Creature Comforts: AC, power windows, stereo....ect      
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09-20-2014, 01:00 AM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Sweet truck! Great plan too, remember not to go too far with it. (Your camaro is in 1000000 pieces)
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09-20-2014, 09:17 AM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Looks like you have a good truck. It looks pretty good as is and i can't wait to see what it looks like when done. Good luck!
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09-20-2014, 10:51 AM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
LOL! Welcome aboard! Nice looking truck...Like said...don't go to far with it...your camaro is in 1000000 pieces.
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09-20-2014, 12:17 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
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09-20-2014, 11:35 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Good looking Stepper! I'll be following along...
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09-21-2014, 12:14 AM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
You wouldn't believe me if I told you by looking at those pics.....but it's not really that clean. That crappy brown basecoat the original owner sprayed is great at hiding flaws. This thing is filled with mud and rust. The good thing is that it's all repairable.
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09-21-2014, 12:17 AM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
LOL....and here is my Camaro.....
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09-21-2014, 09:38 AM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
LMAO at the Carmaro.... Looks like you got started, then got tired of it. Lets make sure the stepside doesn't go that direction, or maybe you can do 2 at a time, I dont know but for me thats allot to do..
I'm still looking for a 66 short step to go along with my 66 Long fleet. |
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09-21-2014, 12:38 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Subscribed!
Welcome aboard and good luck on the build.
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09-21-2014, 08:14 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
I'll ride on this one.
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09-28-2014, 01:04 AM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
a few pics from tonight:
    
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09-28-2014, 01:14 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Looks like your busy. Im in.
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09-29-2014, 06:48 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Looks good sittin pretty.
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10-05-2014, 01:57 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Today I test fit the radiator and it looks like it will be a winner. These Entropy Radiators are BEAUTIFUL! The welds are flawless. I opted to go with the one for the 67-69 Camaro because IMO it fits/looks better than the one intended for these trucks. This one sits flush with the top of the core support and will only require welding some small tabs to mount to the brackets. The one intended for these trucks sticks up about 4-5" higher than the core support. I'm very impressed with the quality and can't wait to get it mounted.
   
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10-05-2014, 02:44 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Looks like a nice start. Going to follow along.
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10-05-2014, 05:28 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Very nice, but hate the current color! LOL!
Nice plans BTW!
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10-05-2014, 07:38 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Looks good! Diggin the radiator and dual fans....she outta stay nice an cool.
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10-08-2014, 02:43 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Progressing nicely!
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10-08-2014, 03:06 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Not much progress the past few days because I was waiting on a resolution for the motor mount situation with CPP. I finally have the proper mounts in route. I also ordered my Boyd's EFI tank. Last night I pulled the motor back out and did a small patch on the frame where someone had hacked it with a torch years ago for exhaust clearance. I also extracted a broken exhaust manifold bolt in the aluminum head. As soon as I get those mounts I feel like progress will start coming quickly again.
  
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10-08-2014, 09:27 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Nice bead. Repair looks top notch.
I've gotta ask. If for some reason the radiator doesn't stay will it be used in the Camaro? I have a Camaro in the works and am thinking that the radiator you chose is one I might pull the trigger on in the future. Just wondering. Looking good. |
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10-09-2014, 01:21 AM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
HAHA....I will need another one for the Camaro!!
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03-28-2015, 11:10 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Haven't posted on here in a bit. Motor is in, harness has been converted to stand alone, tank is mounted as well as filter and lines. Spent the last two nights making a throttle pedal mount since this build will be DBW. Just something simple, sturdy and quick. It will be painted black and the base covered by carpet....so it shouldn't be too visible (aka ugly). It has a little adjustability up/down and can be shimmed to change the angle. As of right now it has 100% motion, however a slight mod might be needed later to adjust for the thickness of carpet/sound barrier.
Next up is to mount the computer and run the harness through the firewall. Last edited by Chris Coufal; 03-28-2015 at 11:23 PM. |
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04-01-2015, 01:48 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
picked up a fleetside bed for my build yesterday for $300. Came complete with decent wood and all the strips.
 
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04-02-2015, 01:47 PM
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Re: Coufal's 66 C10 Build
Where did you get the bed? I am looking for a seat for my 62 and hadn't found one in the Killeen area.
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