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Free Candy Inside · 10-29-2018, 09:11 AM

Slow progress. Teaching and my metal business got in the way the past couple of weeks. Combine that with a no start issue and I kept putting off working on the truck. This is my first diesel so I’m still trying to figure it out. I had a fuel issue so I replaced some lines and the lift pump. Still couldn’t get it to run. I kept trying to bleed the fuel system and continuously got air. Turns out while working on the flatbed the other day I disconnected the feed line at the sending unit and didn’t get it all the way clipped in. Once I finally found that and got it fully clipped on the truck fired right up. I then went on to work on the flatbed and got it mounted. Have a little more work to do to it then I’ll be ready for the wood and hopefully start driving it.

Low Elco · 10-31-2018, 08:36 AM

Man, this is cool.

Lokin4AReason · 10-31-2018, 10:21 AM

liking the stance ....

Free Candy Inside · 10-31-2018, 01:15 PM

Messing with some wood for it. Trying to decide how I want to do it.

joesscamaro · 10-31-2018, 09:02 PM

This is a really cool truck! Keep up the good work!

Free Candy Inside · 11-06-2018, 11:34 PM

Welded up some plate on the rear of the frame for the hitch. Also made a rear light bracket with a recessed license plate frame. Overall I need this to be done and out of my shop before thanksgiving so I can get ready for the Christmas rush of metal orders.

Free Candy Inside · 11-09-2018, 01:02 PM

A little more progress on the flatbed. Hoping to have it done by the end of the weekend.

SCOTI · 11-09-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

A little more progress on the flatbed. Hoping to have it done by the end of the weekend.

What are you using for your wood (type, dimensions, planned finish)?

Free Candy Inside · 11-12-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

What are you using for your wood (type, dimensions, planned finish)?

1.5” oak rough cut I bought off of an Amish guy. Wasn’t planning on planing it down, was probably just going to leave it rough cut.

Indychus · 11-09-2018, 02:05 PM

Wow!! Badass truck!

aggie91 · 11-13-2018, 09:53 AM

I like the step idea, but that material looks kinda thin for a step??

The wheel tubs look great.

Free Candy Inside · 11-14-2018, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I like the step idea, but that material looks kinda thin for a step??

The wheel tubs look great.

Yeah that was just some 16g for mock up. I usually make stuff out of the cheaper stuff first before I go burning the thicker material up.

Free Candy Inside · 11-14-2018, 11:27 PM

Rear steps finished in some 3/16.

Free Candy Inside · 11-29-2018, 09:03 AM

I recessed the fuel filler and made a hinged door.

Free Candy Inside · 11-29-2018, 09:04 AM

I sprayed the whole flatbed with Raptor liner. Think it turned out well.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-29-2018, 05:45 PM

Great work on the bed! Your wheel covers and bumper are very nice! I'm sure it is great to have it this far now!

Southcity · 11-29-2018, 06:17 PM

Big Stupid looks great all across the board, job well done! curious on your driving feedback (i.e ride, handling, maneuverability, braking etc.).

C10matt · 11-29-2018, 07:09 PM

Very cool truck!

Free Candy Inside · 12-03-2018, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Southcity

Big Stupid looks great all across the board, job well done! curious on your driving feedback (i.e ride, handling, maneuverability, braking etc.).

I still haven’t driven it a whole lot. Steering wasn’t good but that was due to being low on fluid.... being excited to drive it I forgot to check the level, now it seems fine. Braking wise I still need to figure that out. It feels like I’m not getting any assist from the booster. Hopefully it’s something minor. I changed the check valve at the booster with another one I had laying around that might have came off of the dodge booster so hopefully now they’ll be better. I’ll find out next time I drive it. I need to get a working temp gauge in it first before I venture far from home.

Southcity · 12-03-2018, 06:18 PM

Appreciate the feedback, no doubt it will take some time to dial things in. Compliments again on a job well done. It's not easy to pull off a great stance and look with these trucks. I've seen many where the cab looks good but the bed never seems to quite look right but you have nailed it!

AJCK87 · 12-12-2018, 03:11 PM

The truck is looking awesome! Good to see it running and driving around. Any photos of how the interior turned out?

Free Candy Inside · 12-16-2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AJCK87

The truck is looking awesome! Good to see it running and driving around. Any photos of how the interior turned out?

Haven’t finished that yet. The plan was to spray Raptor in the cab a tan color to match similar to factory and just make it a work truck.... but this Cummins with a 4” exhaust from the turbo back is so damn loud I might have to rethink it. I had the seat sewn up to look like a 72 Highlander seat. Here’s how it turned out. I have a backup seat in it currently but once I get the cab painted the good seat will go in.

*Subject2Change* · 12-14-2018, 04:21 PM

Hey doing a similar build motor (6bt-2wd 47rh) wise. Can you explain a touch how you made the engine fit? From what i see with mine (i have a complete ac core to engine in the frame still) i need to make up 15 inches. Just see what you did. thanks

Free Candy Inside · 02-18-2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by *Subject2Change*

Hey doing a similar build motor (6bt-2wd 47rh) wise. Can you explain a touch how you made the engine fit? From what i see with mine (i have a complete ac core to engine in the frame still) i need to make up 15 inches. Just see what you did. thanks

Sorry for the late response. I made my own engine mounts but it basically fell into place. Overall nothing had to be cut or modified other than the trans tunnel and the piece on the firewall where the two pieces of the trans tunnel bolt up. I made a new hump and welded the two pieces together so I could eliminate the bar than ran across.

Free Candy Inside · 02-18-2019, 11:47 PM

Out driving the truck on Christmas Day.

10-29-2018, 09:11 AM	#1
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Slow progress. Teaching and my metal business got in the way the past couple of weeks. Combine that with a no start issue and I kept putting off working on the truck. This is my first diesel so I’m still trying to figure it out. I had a fuel issue so I replaced some lines and the lift pump. Still couldn’t get it to run. I kept trying to bleed the fuel system and continuously got air. Turns out while working on the flatbed the other day I disconnected the feed line at the sending unit and didn’t get it all the way clipped in. Once I finally found that and got it fully clipped on the truck fired right up. I then went on to work on the flatbed and got it mounted. Have a little more work to do to it then I’ll be ready for the wood and hopefully start driving it. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

10-31-2018, 08:36 AM	#2
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Man, this is cool. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

10-31-2018, 10:21 AM	#3
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: a beer can .. Posts: 927	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid liking the stance .... __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

10-31-2018, 01:15 PM	#4
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Messing with some wood for it. Trying to decide how I want to do it. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

10-31-2018, 09:02 PM	#5
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 622	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid This is a really cool truck! Keep up the good work!

11-06-2018, 11:34 PM	#6
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Welded up some plate on the rear of the frame for the hitch. Also made a rear light bracket with a recessed license plate frame. Overall I need this to be done and out of my shop before thanksgiving so I can get ready for the Christmas rush of metal orders. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

11-09-2018, 01:02 PM	#7
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid A little more progress on the flatbed. Hoping to have it done by the end of the weekend. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

11-09-2018, 02:05 PM	#10
Indychus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 141	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Wow!! Badass truck! __________________ Build Thread: Project Overkill 1968 Bagged & Blown Pro Street 1968 Short Fleet

11-13-2018, 09:53 AM	#11
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid I like the step idea, but that material looks kinda thin for a step?? The wheel tubs look great. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

11-14-2018, 11:27 PM	#13
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Rear steps finished in some 3/16. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

11-29-2018, 09:03 AM	#14
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid I recessed the fuel filler and made a hinged door. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

11-29-2018, 09:04 AM	#15
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid I sprayed the whole flatbed with Raptor liner. Think it turned out well. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

11-29-2018, 05:45 PM	#16
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Great work on the bed! Your wheel covers and bumper are very nice! I'm sure it is great to have it this far now! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-29-2018, 06:17 PM	#17
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Big Stupid looks great all across the board, job well done! curious on your driving feedback (i.e ride, handling, maneuverability, braking etc.). __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

11-29-2018, 07:09 PM	#18
C10matt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 122	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Very cool truck!



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12-03-2018, 06:18 PM	#20
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Appreciate the feedback, no doubt it will take some time to dial things in. Compliments again on a job well done. It's not easy to pull off a great stance and look with these trucks. I've seen many where the cab looks good but the bed never seems to quite look right but you have nailed it! __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

12-12-2018, 03:11 PM	#21
AJCK87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Port McNeill, B.C. Posts: 464	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid The truck is looking awesome! Good to see it running and driving around. Any photos of how the interior turned out?

12-14-2018, 04:21 PM	#23
Subject2Change Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Clarkston Posts: 8	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Hey doing a similar build motor (6bt-2wd 47rh) wise. Can you explain a touch how you made the engine fit? From what i see with mine (i have a complete ac core to engine in the frame still) i need to make up 15 inches. Just see what you did. thanks

02-18-2019, 11:47 PM	#25
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Re: 66 C50 Cummins build aka Big Stupid Out driving the truck on Christmas Day. Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

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