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I figure I start a build thread since I want to get this project going, i picked up my 66 from a farm here in PR about a week ago, first day, here is what I am working with
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1966 Chevy C10 Not named yet, help! 1984 GMC 4x4 SB "The Hunter" My 66 C10 fun build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=738705 |
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
Second day.... painted the Chevrolet letters in front bumper black lol! had to do something before going to the office, when I got back got the lights working all around, easy fix. Clean the inside of the cab a bit, since it had 15 years of crap all around
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1966 Chevy C10 Not named yet, help! 1984 GMC 4x4 SB "The Hunter" My 66 C10 fun build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=738705 |
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
Nice truck, I'm glad you could bring it back to life.
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Thank you Gary, I have to say so far its my favorite project!
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
You're welcome, I've had some students from San Juan, they say old American vehicles are popular there. I hope you can find all the parts you need.
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
Had some fun today (not), one of my brakes were sticking hard, thought it might be the e brake but further inspections I don't have an e brake! lol the cables are there but disconnected from the drums so that will be next. Found the sticking drum and it took me better part of 2 days to just remove the drum, tried everything on here, hammer, prying, heat, no rear adjustment window but had one in the front BUT the wheel would not turn so I could not get it to the 6 o'clock position for adjustment
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
Here is a pick of my most proud moment today, the shifter ball
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Update: I have been thinking on what route to take the project, as of now I am going to clean up the engine bay and detail it (paint) and make the inside cab nice. The outside will probably be left as is, some minor tweaks, It will be far from original but fun and nice truck. picked up some high temp paint to get going on the inline six. I used degreaser and then oven cleaner to get it as clean as possible. i chose orange (from auto zone)as I like the older engines in this color, I understand it is not the original color
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
A little update! to keep everything documented. Fix the rear sticking brakes, I never thought it would take so long to learn to fix something
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
Subbed and looks nice!!!
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
Another engine bay update, did all the preventive maintenance and then degrease it and painted it. Today I did the engine bay with an undercoating and maybe black paint later. New filter for the carb and had some old blue high temp paint so decided to paint it, not sure if I like it but for now I am pretty much done in the engine bay. Like I mentioned not trying to get a show truck just a little nicer looking and to be able to see leaks and problems quicker
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
Very nice.
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Nice project, it's looking better already!
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
Nice work so far on your project. Engine bay cleaned up really nice!
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Looking really good......Im sure once you get the mechanical things out the way you will be able to enjoy it more.
Very cool about all the old cars and trucks in one place...really cool. |
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Re: Caribbean 66 project/build
Those 230-250 engines are really tough, and can go a long way. But intake leaks and cracked exhaust manifolds are pretty common. Also, most oil leaks seem to be the valve cover gaskets and bent hold down holes.
Speaking of valve covers, your engine doesn't have the "Chevrolet" script on the valve cover. Possibly a replacement valve cover? GMC? Another GM car? It doesn't matter, just interesting. ![]()
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Thanks! appreciated! I am moving inside the cab this week but it's been raining
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