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03-27-2014, 09:35 AM
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Location: Suwanee GA
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My 66 Project w/pics
Last year I had aquired a local Atlanta born and raised 1966 C10 Longbed / Fleetside. Factory 250-6, 3 on the tree, basic truck. 56,000 documented miles. She has a couple bruises and minor rust, which I have addressed. Interior is in very good shape, exterior isn't as lucky. She appears to have spent most of her life outside in the HOT-lanta sun.
Good news, the previous owner replaced most of the front end suspension and steering parts with new, as well as the brakes, clutch, etc. All tuned up and the truck runs/drives like a million bucks. In order to save time, money, etc., I have elected to do the minor bodywork needed, as well as the paint. I put in two patch panels on the front fenders due to the softball size rust patch on each. There are still some very minor body imperfections (such as door dings) that I am not resolving. It's an older truck and I would rather it be an excellent driver and "20 footer" than to spend countless hours/days/weeks/months/years, getting it perfect merely to be afraid of driving it. paint will be single stage back to the factory colors (light green/white top). Painting her in my backyard....again, to save time and money.    
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66 c10, 67 c20, 72 c10, 69 nova -all sold 1972 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande 402/400 - mint 1970 Chevy C10, 350/350 -mint |
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03-27-2014, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
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Re: My 66 Project w/pics
Welcome to the forums! Great truck! Could we have more pictures? Engine..interior? Are you planning to keep the I6? Maybe a mild hop up?
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1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw |
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03-27-2014, 11:53 AM
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Re: My 66 Project w/pics
Welcome and great pics. Looks like you have a parts and tool helper there also!!!
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1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer |
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03-27-2014, 06:05 PM
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Re: My 66 Project w/pics
  The two tone was a pain in the rear simply because the white wasn't 100% dry when I started masking for the light green color. I was rushed because since I live in the south the weather folks were calling for rain tomorrow so it had to. Get done ASAP. Yup. Painted outside in my backyard. Turned out OK, and pretty much what I expected. Looks a lot better than the old paint especially 10-20 feet away. 
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66 c10, 67 c20, 72 c10, 69 nova -all sold 1972 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande 402/400 - mint 1970 Chevy C10, 350/350 -mint |
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03-27-2014, 06:08 PM
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Re: My 66 Project w/pics
Quote:
Engine and interior pics to follow in a few days. Quote:
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