Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build - Page 26 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

theastronaut · 12-27-2020, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by raylube

Tell me about how you do the penetrol and what you think about it. I just did my truck with penetrol but have been using boil linseed oil

It works great on old paint and rust, I do a CLR scrub first to get all the loose rust and oxidized paint off. I wipe it down and let it soak in then lightly buff it with a dry cloth before it dries to soak up the extra and give it a satin finish. Doesn't work well on new paint, it started looking milky on the fender and hood that I fake patina'd. Guess it needs old paint to soak into.

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Originally Posted by FamilyTruckster65

Nice build. I think I missed it in here somewhere, why did you go away from the 4200 idea?

Thanks! From what I remember at the time the oil pan, flywheel, bellhousing, clutch/trans situation made it too much to bother with since I wanted a manual trans. I'm still undecided, I've thought about just finding a running small block and four speed to throw in it to get it on the road easily. Or a stock/cammed aluminum block 5.3 with a AR5 trans using Fabbot's adapter. Also thought about a 250 inline 6 with an AR5, and a single turbo and Holley Sniper efi. Who knows

jhrusk · 09-23-2019, 01:24 PM

Looking good👍

likaroc13 · 09-23-2019, 02:02 PM

Nice job on the '69. Will make someone a cool ride for sure.

theastronaut · 10-08-2020, 12:35 PM

No real progress made, but I did loosely assemble most of the sheetmetal. Now I can measure for wheel size/offset and axle width.

I got the '69 finished up and sold it after putting a couple thousand miles on it. After getting it running I took it back over to let the previous owner see it like we'd promised. He was excited to see it again, and had recently found a pic of him and his brother with the truck on the day their dad brought it home from the dealership.

jhrusk · 10-08-2020, 01:34 PM

Very cool👍

**youngrodder** · 10-08-2020, 04:14 PM

Its funny how something with no wheels and tires layout out on the concrete can look so cool....

Marc

SCOTI · 10-08-2020, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Its funny how something with no wheels and tires layout out on the concrete can look so cool....

Marc

Agreed 100%. Especially true when it's CLEAN sheet-metal.

88Stanger · 12-23-2020, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by youngrodder

Its funny how something with no wheels and tires layout out on the concrete can look so cool....

Marc

yep, great point!! damn fine job....

**The Rocknrod** · 10-09-2020, 12:59 PM

That's impressive.

**slammed57** · 12-21-2020, 09:42 PM

Gotta say "You Da Man" Ive been following you also on the spi forum on the 66 f100......Gosh you do good work! keep up the good work bud!

theastronaut · 01-02-2024, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LT7A

It would be cool to hear the latest on this.

I sold it in Feb '21, it has a new home in Tennessee on a Roadster Shop chassis. Just had too many irons in the fire and my friend Jay (jhrusk on here) had a friend that was looking for a mild patina Saddle short/fleet, so a deal was made. Hopefully the new owner will update the thread as they make progress.

I've since bought another '66 short/fleet that didn't need much work to get back on the road, that build thread is here-

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=830351

350TacoZilla · 01-03-2024, 08:39 PM

Sweet project! luckily the 4200's have been getting some attention now so there are more builds out there with them swapped in. I would love to do a 55 150 2dr sedan with 4200,colorado 5spd and awd. Something near stock look outside but more modern comfortable interior,ac,cruise etc

09-23-2019, 01:24 PM	#2
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 552	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Looking good👍 __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

09-23-2019, 02:02 PM	#3
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Nice job on the '69. Will make someone a cool ride for sure. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

10-08-2020, 12:35 PM	#4
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,870	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build No real progress made, but I did loosely assemble most of the sheetmetal. Now I can measure for wheel size/offset and axle width. I got the '69 finished up and sold it after putting a couple thousand miles on it. After getting it running I took it back over to let the previous owner see it like we'd promised. He was excited to see it again, and had recently found a pic of him and his brother with the truck on the day their dad brought it home from the dealership. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

10-08-2020, 01:34 PM	#5
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 552	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Very cool👍 __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

10-08-2020, 04:14 PM	#6
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,761	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Its funny how something with no wheels and tires layout out on the concrete can look so cool.... Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

10-09-2020, 12:59 PM	#9
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build That's impressive. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

12-21-2020, 09:42 PM	#10
slammed57 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: pembroke pines, fl Posts: 698	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Gotta say "You Da Man" Ive been following you also on the spi forum on the 66 f100......Gosh you do good work! keep up the good work bud! __________________ My 57 current build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662590

01-03-2024, 08:39 PM	#12
350TacoZilla Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hancock Md Posts: 391	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Sweet project! luckily the 4200's have been getting some attention now so there are more builds out there with them swapped in. I would love to do a 55 150 2dr sedan with 4200,colorado 5spd and awd. Something near stock look outside but more modern comfortable interior,ac,cruise etc



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