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ccstreetbob · 02-17-2010, 09:50 PM

Hey guys, I was going to start this thread earlier but, I didn't want to start until I had my parts on hand. Well today the parts fairy dropped off a rather large shipment(the UPS guys was a little grouchy), 15 boxes from CPP

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Got started Sunday tearing out the right front suspension.

ccstreetbob · 02-17-2010, 09:53 PM

More tear down from Sunday.

ccstreetbob · 02-17-2010, 10:00 PM

All wrapped up and waitin' on parts.

ccstreetbob · 02-17-2010, 10:08 PM

WooHoo! Christmas in February

ccstreetbob · 02-17-2010, 10:13 PM

Now we should be able to get the right front in tomorrow, I keep ya'll posted.
By the way...A big thank you to Mario @ CPP. He got me a great deal on all the parts and got it shipped out pronto.

**DPowers** · 02-17-2010, 10:32 PM

Welcome to the board- tell us about your project. Always good to see the younger crowd as well.

ccstreetbob · 02-17-2010, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DPowers

Welcome to the board- tell us about your project. Always good to see the younger crowd as well.

Thanks for the welcome!

I got the 66 a couple of months ago to rebuild with my son. It's the kind of project I always wanted to do with my dad when I was young. I intend for it to be a very good driver. My main concern is for it to handle and stop, we'll get to the looks afterwhile. It came with a freshly rebuilt 350 4 bolt main and a th350 already installed and running well. The truck is very rust free(which is a miracle here on the coast). I got pretty much everything you could get for the suspension from CPP. I think the only thing I have not got yet is the tubular truck arms and the crossmember. I should be able to get those next month on the 10th. We're doing a front and rear disc conversion with power brake booster and new master cylinder. The suspension is getting 2 1/2" drop spindles and 2" springs in front and 4" springs in the rear with a c-notch kit. Full power steering conversion. I think this is going to keep us busy for at least a couple of months. We'll play it by ear from there. Who knows where this rollercoaster is going to end up.

ruffrida2005 · 02-18-2010, 01:01 AM

looks like you got a good set of parts to get you start and welcome to the forum. We've been planing a couple meets coming up. so check out the texas forum from time to time and see if soemthings in your area.

ccstreetbob · 02-18-2010, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

We've been planing a couple meets coming up. so check out the texas forum from time to time and see if soemthings in your area.

Will do! I was actually hoping to have her ready to drive in time to go the the Lone Star Roundup...I know she's too old to enter but it would be a nice trip.

jason65 · 02-18-2010, 08:54 AM

Nice truck dude. Good to see another biker as well.

Dinos63 · 02-18-2010, 12:34 PM

nice start! have fun!

Joey~AP · 02-18-2010, 01:13 PM

Buildin from the ground up!

Cool!

ccstreetbob · 02-18-2010, 07:30 PM

progress!!!

ccstreetbob · 02-18-2010, 10:22 PM

Would have been done sooner, forgot to put on the

dust shield, had to pull it all apart and put it back together. Oh well lol now it's

SCOTI · 02-19-2010, 12:14 AM

Nice stack of parts! You might want to put some paint on those spindles.... That surface rust is going to turn into a monster!

Alan's Classic · 02-19-2010, 12:39 AM

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Nice truck and cool parts. It's nice to see the younger generation getting into old trucks.

Nice progress!

ccstreetbob · 02-19-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nice stack of parts! You might want to put some paint on those spindles.... That surface rust is going to turn into a monster!

Thanks and Yeah, I was looking at that, there is already a little brown on those spindles. What do you recommend for paint?

64Fugly · 02-18-2010, 07:46 PM

Looks good keep up the pics and posts.

ccstreetbob · 02-21-2010, 07:14 PM

got front end all done except for inner and outer tie rods, plumbing the brakes and installing the new brake booster and master cylinder.

ccstreetbob · 02-21-2010, 07:16 PM

starting on the rear disc brake conversion.

Russ65C10 · 02-21-2010, 08:16 PM

Is that CPP rear kit that uses the caddy calipers? If so makesure to share how it works out.

That is going to one nice ride there when you're done.

ccstreetbob · 02-21-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ65C10

Is that CPP rear kit that uses the caddy calipers? If so makesure to share how it works out.

That is going to one nice ride there when you're done.

I'm not sure about the caddy calipers? Ran into major snag doing the rear conversion. When I went to remove the center pin in the middle of my 12 bolt rear, the bolt holding the pin in broke off down inside the carrier. There is no way for me to get the bolt out, and with the bolt in the pin cannot be removed to get the c-clips out.....so I just cut off the old back plate of the drum brake assembly.

anywho, got every thing ready to put the calipers on the right rear. And now I can't find my c-clamp to open the calipers enough to get them over the discs.

I was ready to call it a day anyway. If anyone else has installed this kit on their truck let me know of anything you can think of to ease my suffering.

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-15-2010, 04:12 PM

Gonna be a good build for sure.
But, in all those pictures, why is Larry the Cable Guy helping your son?

Sorry man, couldn't help myself. Anyone ever told you that you could be his twin? Gitter Done.

ccstreetbob · 03-15-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Gonna be a good build for sure.
But, in all those pictures, why is Larry the Cable Guy helping your son?

Sorry man, couldn't help myself. Anyone ever told you that you could be his twin? Gitter Done.

LMAO...No, never heard that one before. Must be the shirt(and the beer belly), lol. Got some more pics to post, I'll try to have them up soon.

shortbed70 · 03-15-2010, 06:37 PM

Swwet man nice parts.

02-17-2010, 09:50 PM	#1
ccstreetbob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 64	M.A.D. 66 build Hey guys, I was going to start this thread earlier but, I didn't want to start until I had my parts on hand. Well today the parts fairy dropped off a rather large shipment(the UPS guys was a little grouchy), 15 boxes from CPP. Got started Sunday tearing out the right front suspension. Attached Images __________________ M.A.D. KUSTOMS (AKA Maverick and Dad Kustoms)

02-17-2010, 09:53 PM	#2
ccstreetbob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 64	Re: M.A.D. 66 build More tear down from Sunday. Attached Images __________________ M.A.D. KUSTOMS (AKA Maverick and Dad Kustoms)

02-17-2010, 10:00 PM	#3
ccstreetbob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 64	Re: M.A.D. 66 build All wrapped up and waitin' on parts. Attached Images __________________ M.A.D. KUSTOMS (AKA Maverick and Dad Kustoms)

02-17-2010, 10:08 PM	#4
ccstreetbob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 64	Re: M.A.D. 66 build WooHoo! Christmas in February Attached Images __________________ M.A.D. KUSTOMS (AKA Maverick and Dad Kustoms)

02-17-2010, 10:13 PM	#5
ccstreetbob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 64	Re: M.A.D. 66 build Now we should be able to get the right front in tomorrow, I keep ya'll posted. By the way...A big thank you to Mario @ CPP. He got me a great deal on all the parts and got it shipped out pronto. __________________ M.A.D. KUSTOMS (AKA Maverick and Dad Kustoms)

02-17-2010, 10:32 PM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,435	Re: M.A.D. 66 build Welcome to the board- tell us about your project. Always good to see the younger crowd as well. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

02-18-2010, 01:01 AM	#8
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: M.A.D. 66 build looks like you got a good set of parts to get you start and welcome to the forum. We've been planing a couple meets coming up. so check out the texas forum from time to time and see if soemthings in your area. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

02-18-2010, 08:54 AM	#10
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: M.A.D. 66 build Nice truck dude. Good to see another biker as well.

02-18-2010, 12:34 PM	#11
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: M.A.D. 66 build nice start! have fun! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

02-18-2010, 01:13 PM	#12
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: M.A.D. 66 build Buildin from the ground up! Cool! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-18-2010, 07:30 PM	#13
ccstreetbob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 64	Re: M.A.D. 66 build progress!!! Attached Images __________________ M.A.D. KUSTOMS (AKA Maverick and Dad Kustoms)

02-18-2010, 10:22 PM	#14
ccstreetbob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 64	Re: M.A.D. 66 build Would have been done sooner, forgot to put on the dust shield, had to pull it all apart and put it back together. Oh well lol now it's Attached Images __________________ M.A.D. KUSTOMS (AKA Maverick and Dad Kustoms) Last edited by ccstreetbob; 02-18-2010 at 10:23 PM.

02-19-2010, 12:14 AM	#15
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Re: M.A.D. 66 build Nice stack of parts! You might want to put some paint on those spindles.... That surface rust is going to turn into a monster! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

02-19-2010, 12:39 AM	#16
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: M.A.D. 66 build and Nice truck and cool parts. It's nice to see the younger generation getting into old trucks. Nice progress! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-18-2010, 07:46 PM	#18
64Fugly Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malta, NY Posts: 61	Re: M.A.D. 66 build Looks good keep up the pics and posts. __________________ 65' C10 (working on cab currently) 06' Silverado



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02-21-2010, 07:14 PM	#19
ccstreetbob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 64	Re: M.A.D. 66 build got front end all done except for inner and outer tie rods, plumbing the brakes and installing the new brake booster and master cylinder. Attached Images __________________ M.A.D. KUSTOMS (AKA Maverick and Dad Kustoms)

02-21-2010, 07:16 PM	#20
ccstreetbob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 64	Re: M.A.D. 66 build starting on the rear disc brake conversion. Attached Images __________________ M.A.D. KUSTOMS (AKA Maverick and Dad Kustoms)

02-21-2010, 08:16 PM	#21
Russ65C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 124	Re: M.A.D. 66 build Is that CPP rear kit that uses the caddy calipers? If so makesure to share how it works out. That is going to one nice ride there when you're done.

03-15-2010, 04:12 PM	#23
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: M.A.D. 66 build Gonna be a good build for sure. But, in all those pictures, why is Larry the Cable Guy helping your son? Sorry man, couldn't help myself. Anyone ever told you that you could be his twin? Gitter Done. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

03-15-2010, 06:37 PM	#25
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: M.A.D. 66 build Swwet man nice parts. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

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