66 GMC Short Step build for daughter - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

b.eddy's72 · 10-14-2012, 08:03 AM

I guess I will start my build thread. Its gonna be a long process so please have patients. I got this truck and a 63 longbed in a swap from a buddy. Traded the 63 for a 84 GMC and a little cash to another friends for his son. Put the 66 on the flatbed trailer and pulled it back and forth by the road a few days with a for sale sign until about the 5th day when my (11 yo at the time) daughter said "Daddy I want that truck". I looked around and said "What truck" and her response was "The yellow on on the trailer", which my response was "Really" and she responded "Yeah it cool like the old truck that Bella drives on Twilight". My chest blew up with pride that my babygirl wanted a classic truck so she got it.

Ive had about 10 people try to buy it now and could have made about 15 times what I have in it but I already promised it to my daughter. I told her that she was going to have to help with it or she didnt get it and she said "OK". So she is now 13 and we have started the project and have to admit that babygirl is pretty good with powertools and can figure mechanical things out pretty well. Our first day got the entire front clip removed, front suspension and steering gear box removed, and 84 front suspension bolted under. Pretty good for a chick that had never used an impact gun and all that in about 5 hours with a sandwhich in between (and a cold beer for dad).

b.eddy's72 · 10-14-2012, 08:23 AM

a few more to start

b.eddy's72 · 10-14-2012, 08:25 AM

And now riding on the 84 front suspension with 2 inch drop springs.

McMurphy · 10-14-2012, 03:58 PM

This is going to be awesome, I can just feel it!!

to the boards, we look forward to living this build with you!

markeb01 · 10-14-2012, 07:50 PM

Outstanding! Looks like a nice straight truck to start with, and there's nothing better than having an enthusiast son or daughter invested in the project.

b.eddy's72 · 10-15-2012, 08:00 AM

I've checked out both of yalls threads before I started my own and am impressed with your rides as well. Thank you both for stopping by and leaving a comment.

I purchased 2 door windows and a set of uncut, un rusted out inner fender wells from a very nice gentleman yesterday. I only needed one of the glasses but for $80.00 for it all I couldnt pass it up. I got the glass installed so no more trash bags and duct tape to keep the rain out.

Captfab is going to be my supplier for the necessary power steering box bracket and brake booster braket after I get the frame sand blasted and start putting her back together. Then we will start body panel repair.......................hate body work.

Jeff La · 10-15-2012, 10:10 AM

Great project to do with your daughter, some great memories will be made

McMurphy · 10-15-2012, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b.eddy's72

I've checked out both of yalls threads before I started my own and am impressed with your rides as well. Thank you both for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Please feel free to stop by a lot!!
The one thing I love above all else on this board aside from the wealth of information and ideas, is the non critical approach the peoople here take to a build.
Purist - Pure Mod.... dont matter.
Everyone here is always positive and encouraging, and that speaks volumes to me !!

Hope you enjoy your build, and you take plenty of time to share it with us too !!

kieth · 10-16-2012, 04:41 PM

Welcome to the

World, hard to find parts, lots more fun, more unique.................I have a 65 swb chasis, cab, fleetside short bed, etc...

see it here......http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/65-G...1217&k=G4gzd8x

here is a link to our build, if you have questions let me know......be more than happy to brainstorm.. Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5158&k=c93wLV9

Tulsa, Oklahoma

10-14-2012, 08:03 AM	#1
b.eddy's72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WEATHEROFRD, TX Posts: 164	66 GMC Short Step build for daughter I guess I will start my build thread. Its gonna be a long process so please have patients. I got this truck and a 63 longbed in a swap from a buddy. Traded the 63 for a 84 GMC and a little cash to another friends for his son. Put the 66 on the flatbed trailer and pulled it back and forth by the road a few days with a for sale sign until about the 5th day when my (11 yo at the time) daughter said "Daddy I want that truck". I looked around and said "What truck" and her response was "The yellow on on the trailer", which my response was "Really" and she responded "Yeah it cool like the old truck that Bella drives on Twilight". My chest blew up with pride that my babygirl wanted a classic truck so she got it. Ive had about 10 people try to buy it now and could have made about 15 times what I have in it but I already promised it to my daughter. I told her that she was going to have to help with it or she didnt get it and she said "OK". So she is now 13 and we have started the project and have to admit that babygirl is pretty good with powertools and can figure mechanical things out pretty well. Our first day got the entire front clip removed, front suspension and steering gear box removed, and 84 front suspension bolted under. Pretty good for a chick that had never used an impact gun and all that in about 5 hours with a sandwhich in between (and a cold beer for dad). Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy LB, LS in the works, 4L80, Grandfather bought it brand new. 66 GMC Short Step, 84 Front Suspension, many more mods to come 67 Chevy 3/4 Ton, 327, Auto, Factory A/C Ya must have been movin cause I was haulin a*$ when I passed you

10-14-2012, 08:23 AM	#2
b.eddy's72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WEATHEROFRD, TX Posts: 164	Re: 66 GMC Short Step build for daughter a few more to start Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy LB, LS in the works, 4L80, Grandfather bought it brand new. 66 GMC Short Step, 84 Front Suspension, many more mods to come 67 Chevy 3/4 Ton, 327, Auto, Factory A/C Ya must have been movin cause I was haulin a*$ when I passed you

10-14-2012, 08:25 AM	#3
b.eddy's72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WEATHEROFRD, TX Posts: 164	Re: 66 GMC Short Step build for daughter And now riding on the 84 front suspension with 2 inch drop springs. Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy LB, LS in the works, 4L80, Grandfather bought it brand new. 66 GMC Short Step, 84 Front Suspension, many more mods to come 67 Chevy 3/4 Ton, 327, Auto, Factory A/C Ya must have been movin cause I was haulin a*$ when I passed you

10-14-2012, 03:58 PM	#4
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: 66 GMC Short Step build for daughter This is going to be awesome, I can just feel it!! to the boards, we look forward to living this build with you! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

10-14-2012, 07:50 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 66 GMC Short Step build for daughter Outstanding! Looks like a nice straight truck to start with, and there's nothing better than having an enthusiast son or daughter invested in the project. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-15-2012, 08:00 AM	#6
b.eddy's72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: WEATHEROFRD, TX Posts: 164	Re: 66 GMC Short Step build for daughter I've checked out both of yalls threads before I started my own and am impressed with your rides as well. Thank you both for stopping by and leaving a comment. I purchased 2 door windows and a set of uncut, un rusted out inner fender wells from a very nice gentleman yesterday. I only needed one of the glasses but for $80.00 for it all I couldnt pass it up. I got the glass installed so no more trash bags and duct tape to keep the rain out. Captfab is going to be my supplier for the necessary power steering box bracket and brake booster braket after I get the frame sand blasted and start putting her back together. Then we will start body panel repair.......................hate body work. __________________ 72 Chevy LB, LS in the works, 4L80, Grandfather bought it brand new. 66 GMC Short Step, 84 Front Suspension, many more mods to come 67 Chevy 3/4 Ton, 327, Auto, Factory A/C Ya must have been movin cause I was haulin a$ when I passed you Last edited by b.eddy's72; 10-15-2012 at 08:04 AM. Reason: incorrect spelled word*

10-15-2012, 10:10 AM	#7
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: 66 GMC Short Step build for daughter Great project to do with your daughter, some great memories will be made

10-16-2012, 04:41 PM	#9
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Short Step build for daughter Welcome to the World, hard to find parts, lots more fun, more unique.................I have a 65 swb chasis, cab, fleetside short bed, etc... see it here......http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/65-G...1217&k=G4gzd8x here is a link to our build, if you have questions let me know......be more than happy to brainstorm.. Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...5158&k=c93wLV9 Tulsa, Oklahoma



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