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chevy.c10 · 04-25-2019, 09:33 PM

Been making some progress on the truck lately. I got the rear fuel tank and a new fuel pump mounted. I even fired the engine for the first time a couple weekends ago. Did a little bit of painting on some of the front end parts and have starting reassembling some things like inner fenders, the core support and new radiator.

made2drag · 04-30-2019, 05:45 PM

nice project and progress!

chevy.c10 · 05-25-2019, 01:41 AM

Did some painting this week to the inside of the cab, turned out pretty good and it was really rewarding to see all the time I spent making the kickpanels straight and what seemed like and eternity sanding the roof. Let me know what people think about the color, its lighter in the pictures.

chevy.c10 · 05-25-2019, 01:44 AM

Kickpanels

**The Rocknrod** · 05-25-2019, 11:20 AM

Looks great. Thanks for the updates.

Grizz1963 · 05-25-2019, 02:18 PM

Looking great.

Sooooon I will need to be back on mine.

68Gold/white · 05-25-2019, 06:01 PM

Job well done!!!
I like that color. Few go original any more, it's looking good!!!

What brand radiator did you get???

chevy.c10 · 05-26-2019, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Job well done!!!
I like that color. Few go original any more, it's looking good!!!

What brand radiator did you get???

Surprisingly enough the interior isn't an original color, I was having trouble finding examples of factory colors so I had to find one I thought would look good and I tried it. I chose a color from urekem and can post the name if someone is interested. I got the radiator from big car show/swap meet and don't remember the brand.

**pdxhall** · 05-31-2019, 09:29 PM

Nice work. It looks great,

**Android04** · 06-03-2019, 03:24 PM

Looks good

chevy.c10 · 06-24-2019, 12:26 AM

A lot of research and hard work payed off. Switched my speedometer over to an electric programmable unit so I can have a functional speedometer and odometer with the t56 trans. I started by taking measurements with a caliper and printing some pieces to get the needle in the position is would have been in from the factory, next I 3d printed a small coupler to adapt the old needle to the new shaft diameter. Then I put sticker on the gauges, painted the needles and cluster housing. It turned out good so far but still have to hook power and signal to test functionality of the speedometer. I also added a tach and am really pleased with how it turned out.

chevy.c10 · 06-24-2019, 12:30 AM

Since my new car has electric choke, I put the button that cycles the setting for the speedometer in place of the old choke location. Also got the light switch, ignition, wipers and cigarette lighter in.

aggie91 · 06-25-2019, 09:10 AM

Nice work on the cluster. What electronic speedo did you use for the conversion?

chevy.c10 · 06-27-2019, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Nice work on the cluster. What electronic speedo did you use for the conversion?

I got a custom programmable unit from a company called NVU I measures the sweep and then told them the degree and that it was 0-100 and they designed one to work for me. I haven tried using it yet but the quality seems okay.

88Stanger · 06-30-2019, 06:40 PM

great build so far....

chevy.c10 · 07-01-2019, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 88Stanger

great build so far....

Thank you!

aggie91 · 07-01-2019, 05:04 PM

Very cool, I will keep that in mind as I finish up my LS swap this year...

chevy.c10 · 07-17-2019, 11:55 PM

Did some painting, insulating/sound dampening, got the seats installed and bolted down and put the door seals on. The pictures I have now don't do the color any justice, it looks awesome! Now onto the fun getting the doors on without scratching the paint.

**Android04** · 07-18-2019, 07:28 AM

Looking good.

**Captainfab** · 07-18-2019, 11:30 PM

Very nice

chevy.c10 · 08-03-2019, 01:38 AM

Been getting some work done. Got the doors mounted and started to install the A/C, Heat and Defrost kit from old air. Also got the seatbelts on, one thing you might notice is that I mounted the female side towards the doors, I did this so the male end wouldn't lay on the rocker and someone would try and close the door and create some scratches that would make me sick. I'm really happy with the way they worked out, and the set is retractable! Tonight I finished up mounting the new power steering box. If you look close you can see captain fabs steering box adapter plate and also tube and flange. Although I had a little problem with finding the right rag joint so ill share the part number for the steering box and rag joint.

Steering box - Cardone 27-7501 (From 73'-76' trucks from my understanding)

Rag joint - Dorman 31015

chevy.c10 · 08-03-2019, 01:40 AM

More pictures.

chevy.c10 · 08-03-2019, 01:42 AM

Installed line lock too.

88Stanger · 12-31-2019, 10:56 AM

Nice job so far! I have a "66 short fleet to build as soon as i get the last details done on the "69.
But damn fine job you are doing, ill be watching.

chevy.c10 · 04-27-2020, 04:14 AM

I managed to create my own AC duct since the original was missing when I purchased the truck. I ended up starting with a straighter piece and then had to remake it with the entry tube coming out at an angle so it didn't hit my switches. I again apologize for the horizontal images.

04-25-2019, 09:33 PM	#1
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Been making some progress on the truck lately. I got the rear fuel tank and a new fuel pump mounted. I even fired the engine for the first time a couple weekends ago. Did a little bit of painting on some of the front end parts and have starting reassembling some things like inner fenders, the core support and new radiator. Attached Images

04-30-2019, 05:45 PM	#2
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 nice project and progress! __________________ my 86 c10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=496829 my 56 3100 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5712509 my 95 silverado build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...35#post5879335 my gray 86 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post7624734

05-25-2019, 01:41 AM	#3
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Did some painting this week to the inside of the cab, turned out pretty good and it was really rewarding to see all the time I spent making the kickpanels straight and what seemed like and eternity sanding the roof. Let me know what people think about the color, its lighter in the pictures. Attached Images

05-25-2019, 01:44 AM	#4
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Kickpanels Attached Images

05-25-2019, 11:20 AM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Looks great. Thanks for the updates. __________________ 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?

05-25-2019, 02:18 PM	#6
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,487	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Looking great. Sooooon I will need to be back on mine. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

05-25-2019, 06:01 PM	#7
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,288	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Job well done!!! I like that color. Few go original any more, it's looking good!!! What brand radiator did you get???

05-31-2019, 09:29 PM	#9
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,063	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Nice work. It looks great, __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

06-03-2019, 03:24 PM	#10
Android04 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 364	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Looks good

06-24-2019, 12:26 AM	#11
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 A lot of research and hard work payed off. Switched my speedometer over to an electric programmable unit so I can have a functional speedometer and odometer with the t56 trans. I started by taking measurements with a caliper and printing some pieces to get the needle in the position is would have been in from the factory, next I 3d printed a small coupler to adapt the old needle to the new shaft diameter. Then I put sticker on the gauges, painted the needles and cluster housing. It turned out good so far but still have to hook power and signal to test functionality of the speedometer. I also added a tach and am really pleased with how it turned out. Attached Images

06-24-2019, 12:30 AM	#12
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Since my new car has electric choke, I put the button that cycles the setting for the speedometer in place of the old choke location. Also got the light switch, ignition, wipers and cigarette lighter in. Attached Images

06-25-2019, 09:10 AM	#13
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Nice work on the cluster. What electronic speedo did you use for the conversion? __________________ 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

06-30-2019, 06:40 PM	#15
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 great build so far....

07-01-2019, 05:04 PM	#17
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Very cool, I will keep that in mind as I finish up my LS swap this year... __________________ 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

07-17-2019, 11:55 PM	#18
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Did some painting, insulating/sound dampening, got the seats installed and bolted down and put the door seals on. The pictures I have now don't do the color any justice, it looks awesome! Now onto the fun getting the doors on without scratching the paint. Attached Images



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07-18-2019, 07:28 AM	#19
Android04 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 364	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Looking good.

07-18-2019, 11:30 PM	#20
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08-03-2019, 01:38 AM	#21
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Been getting some work done. Got the doors mounted and started to install the A/C, Heat and Defrost kit from old air. Also got the seatbelts on, one thing you might notice is that I mounted the female side towards the doors, I did this so the male end wouldn't lay on the rocker and someone would try and close the door and create some scratches that would make me sick. I'm really happy with the way they worked out, and the set is retractable! Tonight I finished up mounting the new power steering box. If you look close you can see captain fabs steering box adapter plate and also tube and flange. Although I had a little problem with finding the right rag joint so ill share the part number for the steering box and rag joint. Steering box - Cardone 27-7501 (From 73'-76' trucks from my understanding) Rag joint - Dorman 31015 Attached Images

08-03-2019, 01:40 AM	#22
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 More pictures. Attached Images

08-03-2019, 01:42 AM	#23
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Installed line lock too. Attached Images

12-31-2019, 10:56 AM	#24
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 Nice job so far! I have a "66 short fleet to build as soon as i get the last details done on the "69. But damn fine job you are doing, ill be watching.

04-27-2020, 04:14 AM	#25
chevy.c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Independence, WI Posts: 97	Re: Saddle up 66 c10 I managed to create my own AC duct since the original was missing when I purchased the truck. I ended up starting with a straighter piece and then had to remake it with the entry tube coming out at an angle so it didn't hit my switches. I again apologize for the horizontal images. Attached Images

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