My 66 Service Truck Build Thread

[LostMy65]

Got my cab mounted up today.
I used Anthony's (4-5-6 Chevy Trucks) Cab Mount Brackets.

I also bought new rubber Cab Mounts from Classic Parts of America.
I was concerned when they arrived that they were CounterParts brand, but they worked very well.

[LostMy65]

Cab is bolted down.
I got the motor bolted back up today.
Next I'll move on to mounting the new box I bought this past summer.

If some of you are wondering why I'm putting it back together; it's because I know myself - If I leave it tore down too long, I risk something coming up and it being left in pieces. I want it drivable again by this coming summer.
Once I get it all back together, I'll start doing the patch panels I also bought this past summer.

[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

If some of you are wondering why I'm putting it back together; it's because I know myself - If I leave it tore down too long, I risk something coming up and it being left in pieces. I want it drivable again by this coming summer.
Once I get it all back together, I'll start doing the patch panels I also bought this past summer.

I completely understand why you're putting her back together. I start loosing parts if I leave stuff apart too long.
Any word on you old truck?
I was hoping you would find it for Christmas..
Happy Holidays

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Any word on you old truck?
I was hoping you would find it for Christmas..
Happy Holidays

Thanks for asking.
I got the letter typed up like Mark suggested.
I just need to print off the picture to accompany.
Honestly, Now that I see they've done a nice restore and appear to love her, (and I'm really into my 66), I'm not really concerned about getting her back.
I will make it a goal to mail the letter off by this weekend.
If they let me come see it; great. If not; no big deal.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Thanks for asking.
I got the letter typed up like Mark suggested.
I just need to print off the picture to accompany.
Honestly, Now that I see they've done a nice restore and appear to love her, (and I'm really into my 66), I'm not really concerned about getting her back.
I will make it a goal to mail the letter off by this weekend.
If they let me come see it; great. If not; no big deal.

Guessing you found your old 65?
Hope they let you "visit" with it. If they like the truck so much, they would probably enjoy learning as much of it's history as you know of it. Us Ponitac guys are lucky in having the Pontiac Historical Services (PHS) which will research all of the origin info on our cars.

I like knowing as much as I can, adds character to the rig in my mind....

Just read your build thread here too, good work! Congrats on getting your engine fired up again.

[pdxhall]

I'm glad to hear you are coming to terms with losing your 65 because the 66 is an awsome build and you should be proud of your progress so far. I really enjoy seeing the progress you are making and you will surely have a very sweet ride when you're done.

[LostMy65]

I have a strip at the front of the box where it met the bed that had rust that I intend to patch. Hopefully I'll get the box mounted this coming weekend.
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[C@rnut001]

Good luck on getting your box mounted this weekend...keep up the progress and thanks for posting your update. I like your truck and the fact that you will be using it for work.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by C@rnut001

Good luck on getting your box mounted this weekend...keep up the progress and thanks for posting your update. I like your truck and the fact that you will be using it for work.

Thanks

[LostMy65]

Okay... Good.

The Motor is back in and runs.
On to completing the power disc brakes.

YouTube - LostMy65...

[LostMy65]

Threads I'm finding helpful for getting my power disc brakes hooked up:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=463321
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=365021

Shortening Rod:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...er#post4896761

Here is a thread by member AZ66GMC (Tony) that went the route I will be going:
(Lots of nice pics)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...99#post4127999

[LostMy65]

Here's the fitting needed to connect the 79 chevy truck's rear port of the combination (proportioning) valve to the 60-66 brake lines:



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[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I'm considering the white and orange for my service truck, beings it was originally county orange. The nice box I found for it is white, so I'm thinking with the grill, bumper, and roof white, it'll blend nicely.
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I'm pretty settled on the orange and white now.
I want to keep the County Truck theme but dress it up some.
I even plan on getting a couple circle decals to put on the doors to replicate the originals.
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[LostMy65]

Brake lines are ran and all connected.
I was able to do it all with the 79 donor and that one fitting I mention above.
Next is extending the rod to the brake pedal.


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[chad64chevy]

motor sounds great! glad you were able to find out where your old truck went! trucks coming along nicely alot of great info. here! keep it up, i like it!!

[allaboutchevelles]

Im going to do that brake swap on my truck also. Where does that wire from the switch in the porportioning valve hook up at or do you not need it hooked up anymore???? thanks and your doing a great job on your truck!

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by allaboutchevelles

Im going to do that brake swap on my truck also. Where does that wire from the switch in the porportioning valve hook up at or do you not need it hooked up anymore???? thanks and your doing a great job on your truck!

I will surely hook up the warning light.
I still need to do some searching in the forums for where and how.
I'm thinking we may need to add our own dash light, beings our trucks didn't have a combination valve.
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[Captainfab]

That switch on the proportioning valve works as the ground for the warning light.

[LostMy65]

Got the box on my 66 today.

Just need to level it up and bolt it down.

Took the wheels off, and it rolled right on.







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[LostMy65]

Spent hours just getting the hardware cleaned up to mount the rear bumper.
That was why I got the box so cheap - it was welded to the frame.
I had to cut the rear part of the frame off the truck the box was on, and I spent this weekend getting all the welded junk off the mounting hardware and bumper.

Here's the bumper mounting brackets cleaned up and bolted to my frame:

[LostMy65]

Finally! Bumper is mounted.
I still need to do a little more welding, but good enough for now.





Now back to mounting the master cylinder.
Shaft extended with bolt and nut to lock pedal adjustment



Master Cylinder is bench bled.

[66-PMD-GMC]

Very nice... each step forward is a step closer to completion

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

Very nice... each step forward is a step closer to completion

Thanks for the reminder to look at it as progress.
Between spending 3 days just getting that box mounted up, and now battling with a faulty O'rielly Master Cylinder, I feel like I'm making very little headway. I know I'm just more anxious because I want this 66 back together and mechanically sound so I can get started on my 65.
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[LostMy65]

When I was working on getting the bumper mounted, there was this nut welded to one of the brackets that I needed to remove.
I cut it off and it feel to the ground, but I couldn't find it anywhere. When I got in the house I noticed one of my shoes was making a clicking noise when I walked.
Found the nut:

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[C@rnut001]

LOL...it did not want to be discarded....LOL. Keep at it, you will get this one done and be able to do a great job on your '65. Your story on your trucks is so cool, since you bought the one to replace the '65 and then you found and bought back your original '65!