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04-11-2016, 12:59 AM
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Rescued 66 GMC
I found this 66 gmc for sale. It was sitting for a couple years because the ring gear was broken. The guy said he drove it daily until that happened. I put a battery in it and she fired up. Made my offer then towed it home. Upon adjusting the valves I discovered the motor was recently rebuilt which is the big 305 V6. Also found new exhaust with dual Flowmasters. She sounds good. Next was figure out the game plan. Went and purchased parts and started working. My goal was to be done start to finish in 3 weeks. The truck has a 4 speed stick which works great. Wish it was an auto, be oh well.
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04-11-2016, 01:00 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
That's a great lookin truck! Any plans or just get on the road and drive?
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04-11-2016, 01:14 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
The gmc has a few cool options. Factory spot light, dash clock and original radio. First the front bumper was replaced with a newer one. Brand new rear bumper, new tires and got the stock wheels powdercoated white. Tires are 215/70r15 on the front and 235/75r15 on the rear. I like a tire rake. Since this came with rear leafs, I did a flip which dropped it 6.5". Up front went Western Chassis 2.5" drop coils along with ABS Brake brand 2.5" drop spindles and complete 6 lug disc brakes.
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04-11-2016, 01:23 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Its now week 2. Found out it has a dana 44 rear with a locker. Put in a new 3:54 ring gear. Cant wait to drive it.
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04-11-2016, 01:27 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Couple interior pics. Funny this good looking seat was hiding under a Pep Boys blacket seat cover. Much better now.
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04-11-2016, 01:29 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Nice work! Did you have to put in a c notch with the 6.5" rear drop?
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04-11-2016, 01:31 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Great save and options.
Look forward to you driving it. Thanks for posting up the pics...... We love pics over here 
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04-11-2016, 02:11 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Thanks! Ya I forgot to mention that I did a simple notch. Homemade welded. I didn't see the need for a step notch since its not bagged. I wanted simple and basic.
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04-11-2016, 02:40 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
That looks very clean indeed!
Please continue. P. 
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04-11-2016, 01:20 PM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Nice looking truck!!
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04-11-2016, 03:56 PM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Nice truck! Love me some GMC V6! Have a 305E in my 64 with a 4 barrel and dual exhaust. Flowmaster 40's. Runs and pulls great. You'll like the 3.54 ratio...these are low RPM engine with lots of grunt.
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04-11-2016, 04:04 PM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
What's up with the yellow lights on the front? I want a set...
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04-12-2016, 12:06 AM
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Thanks guys. Im diggin it. I didnt know there was a 4 barrell intake available for these V6s. The yellow lights were found and purchased off of ebay. They cost me $40 for the pair.
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04-12-2016, 12:09 AM
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04-12-2016, 12:15 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Gotcha..well I just rebuilt the stromberg carb and it runs pretty good. I build hi-performance v8s so Im not used to this lack of power, but it's kind of neat just leaving it all stock for a change.
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04-12-2016, 12:30 AM
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www.6066gmcguy.com/EngineData.html I think after some reading you'll enjoy the engine a little more. haha Coming down from a hi-perf v8 to a torque monster v6 is a tough thing. But if your ever not happy with the 305 you can always get a 478.  Here's a video of mine doing an acceleration test. This was with the stock single exhaust and a 4 barrel mod. Have yet to do it with the new dual exhaust. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdZlZlWRRMI
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04-12-2016, 01:30 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Great info, thanks.
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04-12-2016, 10:05 PM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Installed the old gun rack today. Since the glovebox knob is missing, I went with a fake glass knob from Lowes.
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04-12-2016, 11:14 PM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Nice cruiser! It looks to be in great shape!
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04-13-2016, 12:32 AM
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04-13-2016, 01:15 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Yes it does
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04-13-2016, 01:17 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
For some reason my last sentence was erased. Is this multicolored guage rare?
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04-18-2016, 01:41 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
I got my custom cab trim back from the polisher and reinstalled. Then I painted my new caps and put those on to give it that originalish look, but lower.
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04-18-2016, 01:52 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Lookin good
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04-18-2016, 10:19 AM
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Re: Rescued 66 GMC
Very nice!
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