C10Slim's 66 Build Thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

C10Slim · 08-02-2009, 08:19 PM

Well picked up a 66 C10 LWB this weekend. I6 and 3 speed on the floor. It runs and drives but of course needs quite a bit of work. So posting up the before pics before I start disassembling it.

62 short step · 08-02-2009, 08:22 PM

Looks like a good start!

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-02-2009, 08:22 PM

Nice clean looking truck you got to start with. So, what are your plans?

C10Slim · 08-02-2009, 08:27 PM

Thanks! Plans are old school hot rod style with modern twist. Satin black and chrome trim, bag it, power disk brakes, smoothie with white wall wheels and a v8 swap.

Some of the bad

Alan's Classic · 08-02-2009, 08:35 PM

Looks like a great platform for whatever you have in mind.

C10Slim · 08-02-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Looks like a great platform for whatever you have in mind.

Thanks Alan! I have been watching your build for some time and have really enjoyed it! Wish you were closer so I could make use of some of that talent!

Alan's Classic · 08-02-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by C10Slim

Thanks Alan! I have been watching your build for some time and have really enjoyed it! Wish you were closer so I could make use of some of that talent!

**Corts60** · 08-02-2009, 09:26 PM

Careful, it's addicting!!

Good luck with your build!

72BlckButy · 08-02-2009, 09:31 PM

Good luck with the build!

198plus · 08-02-2009, 10:02 PM

Nice looking truck and its all in one piece.........That's more than I can say for mine

C10Slim · 08-04-2009, 07:54 PM

So the task for today was to rip out the interior. Removed the seat, gas tank, carpet and sound dead, and the instrument cluster.

As you can see I have some rot in the floor boards, rockers and one of the cab corners. So now my next questions is what's the best way to get a good look at all the rot? Media blast or can I get it all down to bare metal with like a wire wheel or flap disk?

C10Slim · 08-04-2009, 07:57 PM

Couple more.

C10Slim · 08-20-2009, 04:43 PM

Progress! Bed and front clip off. Got all the patch panels for the cab yesterday so this weekend is patchapoloza at Slim's Garage.

MacAttack · 08-20-2009, 04:50 PM

Great looking start!

Everything looks perfectly "normal", rust wise and you'll be able to fix with some careful planning and patching. BTW: Welcome to forum of the crazies.

Mac.

monolith · 08-21-2009, 01:49 AM

Nice truck and nice progress!

I'll be sharing your pain in the rust abatement department.

jason65 · 08-21-2009, 07:25 AM

Good to see progress. I feel for ya haven to use that grant steering wheel "haveing to turn the wheel really fast but not really going anywhere". I took mine off and threw it, then replaced it with a 65 one.

C10Slim · 08-21-2009, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jason65

Good to see progress. I feel for ya haven to use that grant steering wheel "haveing to turn the wheel really fast but not really going anywhere". I took mine off and threw it, then replaced it with a 65 one.

Yep that's what I plan on doing too. The PO put this thing on and he tore up the column doing it!

**ChiefRocka** · 08-21-2009, 08:52 AM

Hey Slim...looks like a good start...Your plans sound cool !!!

**Captainfab** · 08-21-2009, 11:36 PM

Good to see progress.....keep at it. Oh and post pics along the way

63sbssbbw · 08-22-2009, 06:45 AM

C'mon guys,that's my favourite type of steering wheel ,but much better with PS
Looks like a good start
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C10Slim · 08-24-2009, 09:34 PM

Started cutting out the rockers tonight and looks like I am going to have to replace the front pillar. I think I can save the rear with cleanup and rust coverter/paint. What do you guys think??

protrash64 · 08-24-2009, 10:16 PM

They re-popped that front lower piece, Slim. Hard to tell on the back...is it solid? If so I'd clean it up and keep it.

**Captainfab** · 08-25-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

They re-popped that front lower piece, Slim. Hard to tell on the back...is it solid? If so I'd clean it up and keep it.

C10Slim · 08-25-2009, 09:31 AM

Cool! It's solid just looks like crap and don't want it to get any worse. So I will clean it up a bit and paint it.

What should I hit it with? Epoxy primer? Rust covererter? Paint? I would use POR but I am on a tight schedule to get the floors and rockers in.

C10Slim · 08-29-2009, 11:26 PM

Today's progress just about got the driver side floor pans finished.

08-02-2009, 08:19 PM	#1
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Well picked up a 66 C10 LWB this weekend. I6 and 3 speed on the floor. It runs and drives but of course needs quite a bit of work. So posting up the before pics before I start disassembling it. Attached Images

08-02-2009, 08:22 PM	#2
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Looks like a good start! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-02-2009, 08:22 PM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Nice clean looking truck you got to start with. So, what are your plans? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

08-02-2009, 08:27 PM	#4
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Thanks! Plans are old school hot rod style with modern twist. Satin black and chrome trim, bag it, power disk brakes, smoothie with white wall wheels and a v8 swap. Some of the bad Attached Images Last edited by C10Slim; 08-02-2009 at 08:30 PM.

08-02-2009, 08:35 PM	#5
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Looks like a great platform for whatever you have in mind. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-02-2009, 09:26 PM	#8
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Careful, it's addicting!! Good luck with your build! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

08-02-2009, 09:31 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Good luck with the build! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

08-02-2009, 10:02 PM	#10
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Nice looking truck and its all in one piece.........That's more than I can say for mine

08-04-2009, 07:54 PM	#11
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread So the task for today was to rip out the interior. Removed the seat, gas tank, carpet and sound dead, and the instrument cluster. As you can see I have some rot in the floor boards, rockers and one of the cab corners. So now my next questions is what's the best way to get a good look at all the rot? Media blast or can I get it all down to bare metal with like a wire wheel or flap disk? Attached Images

08-04-2009, 07:57 PM	#12
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Couple more. Attached Images Last edited by C10Slim; 08-04-2009 at 07:59 PM.

08-20-2009, 04:43 PM	#13
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Progress! Bed and front clip off. Got all the patch panels for the cab yesterday so this weekend is patchapoloza at Slim's Garage. Attached Images

08-20-2009, 04:50 PM	#14
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Great looking start! Everything looks perfectly "normal", rust wise and you'll be able to fix with some careful planning and patching. BTW: Welcome to forum of the crazies. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

08-21-2009, 01:49 AM	#15
monolith Zero Albedo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Gabriel, California Posts: 478	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Nice truck and nice progress! I'll be sharing your pain in the rust abatement department. __________________ Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger

08-21-2009, 07:25 AM	#16
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Good to see progress. I feel for ya haven to use that grant steering wheel "haveing to turn the wheel really fast but not really going anywhere". I took mine off and threw it, then replaced it with a 65 one.

08-21-2009, 08:52 AM	#18
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08-21-2009, 11:36 PM	#19
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08-22-2009, 06:45 AM	#20
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread C'mon guys,that's my favourite type of steering wheel ,but much better with PS Looks like a good start T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

08-24-2009, 09:34 PM	#21
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Started cutting out the rockers tonight and looks like I am going to have to replace the front pillar. I think I can save the rear with cleanup and rust coverter/paint. What do you guys think?? Attached Images

08-24-2009, 10:16 PM	#22
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread They re-popped that front lower piece, Slim. Hard to tell on the back...is it solid? If so I'd clean it up and keep it. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-25-2009, 09:31 AM	#24
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Cool! It's solid just looks like crap and don't want it to get any worse. So I will clean it up a bit and paint it. What should I hit it with? Epoxy primer? Rust covererter? Paint? I would use POR but I am on a tight schedule to get the floors and rockers in.

08-29-2009, 11:26 PM	#25
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Today's progress just about got the driver side floor pans finished. Attached Images

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