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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Yeah it looks like you didn't come out too good on that deal
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Sunburst C10!!!
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
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Location: Loganville, Ga.
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
With those stock flat top pistons with 76cc heads you will never get 9.5:1 compression.........Just a thought for you.
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
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Sunburst C10!!!
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
well at least u got the right crank
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Update:
Found a LWB stepside box in good condition and set it on the back (my wife likes stepsides more and was excited to see what it would look like). ![]() Well, being as ignorant as I could be, I seem to have purchased an 89" bed (pre 60) and I need a 97". ![]() ![]() So, I was thinking of either extending the cab or shortening the frame (frame'd be wayyyyy easier) - but I cant find any info on the shorter LWB stepside or its frame. Help? ![]() |
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Location: Cypress ,Texas
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Extended Cab is the way to go!
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Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
I'm not a LWB step truck guy but .... I do think that in this case I too would extend the cab & take some of the front off that bed.
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
I don't need much.
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Update!
![]() Between keeping the woodstove hot and making Thanksgiving dinner, I started to tear into the 66. Door off and removing the seat: ![]() Sweet! Build sheet for my truck! :d: ![]() Removed the "Bomb" from the passenger area. Fuel tank is getting relocated to the rear of the truck. ![]() Very surprised to see this much structure left on a 44 y/o truck: ![]() Note the shiny body-bolt; though it is pretty here, once I removed it, I found that it was "rusted down" to about half its original thickness. **** safety, anyway... ![]() I really was happy with the floor - but it's hosed @ the door sill area: ![]() About a 5lb clump of filler schticking the rear of the fender to the bracket. I couldn't get to all the bolts, so I zipped it off. Note: Cutoff wheel + ?? y/o bondo smells like poop. Literally. ![]() A bit more room to work now... ![]() Spotwelds marked for drilling, ![]() Old vs. New ![]() Inner rocker / floor rot ![]() Cutting out rotted areas, more damn spotwelds and what-not: ![]() Where it sits right now. ![]() I need to get the rear cab corner cut off and see how it looks under the rust - the replacement floor panels I have go from the front cab seam, all the way to the rear cab corner. This side of the truck is awesome, compared to the other side - I may not have to use the full piece. I don't think I'll be so lucky, though. Came to a decision on the bed too: cutting 6" off the rear of the frame allows the bed to "fit" the frame (more or less, LOL) - and the wheels end up being set 3" too far back. Current planned solution is to redo the rear suspension with a 3-link and coilovers to scoot the axle 3" forward. |
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Galt, Calif
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Nice buildup Scot, ans welcome to the site sinse I missed your first login...
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Location: Howell, MI
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Didn't get as much done as I wanted - had errands to run and I had to take some time to develop a plan on how I will go about replacing the sheet metal - and making a list of more parts to get as I find more rot.
I usually use an insulated mug for this - but, hey - Red Beer! ![]() Rust cut out so far (doesn't include the piles of scale and grinding on the floor): ![]() Hidden sheetmetal that needs replaced (remember me mentioning another parts order?) ![]() Rear corner cut away and working on separating the floor from the cab support: ![]() Floor and rockers set in place, waiting for final cut/fit and weld: ![]() I love cleco fasteners. ![]() Started taking apart the box to work on banging out the dents and seeing what needs work. This is where I left off last night. ![]() Gotta take this afternoon off and go cut and split more wood - it's starting to get cold. ![]() |
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Location: Toccoa,Georgia
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Well , a nice find...with all the hidden surprises.....gonna look good when done.
Looking for a MIG welder to get the party started - Though some research on the H.A.M.B. led me to THIS. As for the above..I bought one a few yrs ago, think I might have used it twice, it cuts well, but could never get a good bead to run with it, so went back to just using my mig. Hope you have better luck |
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Hey Rich! Thanks!
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Nice project .... looks like a lot of metal work will be needed. Appears that your up to the task though.
I'll keep watching. Ratty 46 |
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Location: Howell, MI
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Not much more done, but I did spend some of Saturday night stripping it down.
(yes, those are motorcycles on a shelf in my garage) ![]() ![]() Driver's side - creative fiberglass work. I'm interested to see what's hidden by this. Thankfully, I have the repair panels for this side too: ![]() S-10 T-5: no more granny gear and the overdrive will work nice with my 3.73 rear end: ![]() |
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Location: Howell, MI
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Update:
Transmission coming out soon: ![]() Windows out and more stripped off the truck: ![]() About half the rot cut out of the driver's side floor: ![]() And...this shot is in relief. ![]() ![]() ![]() Trans coming out through the cab: ![]() Sum***** weighs about 200#: ![]() Pulling the motor: ![]() Hoisting the cab off of the frame: ![]() Temporary spot for the cab: ![]() Bed off, International Scout II tank to replace the bomb in the cab: ![]() Bed up on end, determining centerline of frame: ![]() Front end is off 1.25" to the passenger side: ![]() Now to see if I can straighten the frame myself, or if I should take it somewhere.... |
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Holy crap, that frame is way off. Too bad you were'nt closer to Oregon, the last frame I had went to the scrap yard because no one wants them here.
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Location: Howell, MI
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
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![]() I can't find one closer than a 4 hour drive, and it's $400 (though looks to be in nice shape). Just called around to some frame shops and have gotten rough estimates of $600 - $800 to fix this one. I'm trying to find out if I find a SWB frame - if I can add some more on the back to make it fit mine. ![]() |
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Location: Howell, MI
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
No pictures for this update;
The bare frame is now on the garage floor - I cut off / unbolted the F&R suspensions last night. Did I ever mention how the quality of one's life (in the garage) is directly proportional to the amount of correct tools are on hand for a project? Not to mention, a fridge full 'o PBR. I need to call around and start pricing steel today. I decided to just build my own frame to replace this one. |
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Location: Auburn, Ca.
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Great start to a cool build. Keep the pics and progress coming.
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Location: Howell, MI
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Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10
Okay, full custom frame idea has been jettisoned in favor of a "new" 1964 rolling chassis I found.
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