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RockTonka · 07-01-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

always top notch work !

Thanks Dino...now if I could just figure out how to do it at your pace!!

RockTonka · 07-01-2012, 03:55 PM

Hey Chad, look foward to meeting you in a couple weeks.

We looked at those same hubcaps but they require 1/2" studs where we have 7/16"...didn't feel like swapping studs at the time, but they do look better than the original 4x4 ralley caps. We'd like to see somebody step up and manufacture some nice, inexpensive spider caps for the six lugs.

chad64chevy · 07-01-2012, 07:49 PM

ya, thats why i bought a set of these :http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-16-OEM-Fac...e00a06&vxp=mtr

those will work with the cpp rotors and with the factory studs

RockTonka · 07-02-2012, 12:37 AM

Hmmm, we may do that! Thanks Chad

RockTonka · 07-02-2012, 02:21 AM

Finished up the firewall repair...

RockTonka · 07-03-2012, 04:42 PM

Waiting on front end components from CPP and we're ready to drop the engine...

Dinos63 · 07-04-2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

Thanks Dino...now if I could just figure out how to do it at your pace!!

you guys do just fine!

RockTonka · 07-10-2012, 02:27 AM

Got a plate from CaptainFab and mounted up the gear box...

C@rnut001 · 07-10-2012, 02:41 AM

It sure is looking good, it will be great to see you guys get the engine in it and it back together! Keep it up!

RockTonka · 07-10-2012, 02:43 AM

We also started fitting the motor/tranny to the chassis. We're using 73-87 C20/30 mounts and the stock tranny crossmember...gonna have to cut some decent reliefs in the firewall to fit those valve covers

RockTonka · 07-10-2012, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by C@rnut001

It sure is looking good, it will be great to see you guys get the engine in it and it back together! Keep it up!

Thanks Owen!

piratexpress1369a · 07-10-2012, 09:52 AM

think you need to send me that motor and trans to me lol..looks awesome

McMurphy · 07-10-2012, 03:49 PM

This is really coming together! Looking good, you guys are rocking !!!

Dinos63 · 07-10-2012, 07:13 PM

very slick!!

RockTonka · 07-10-2012, 10:59 PM

Thanks ya'll!!

We got a bit more done today...out with the old and in with the new.

Look for the old column/wheel in the for sale section...

RockTonka · 07-11-2012, 01:31 AM

My son got a bit carried away with "rolling the floor mat back" to accomodate relief cutting the fire wall.
He found a layer of ceiling tile nicely cut and fit between the tar mat and the floormat...guess the old owner wanted more insulation??

Also looks like I'll have a little more sheet metal practice on the floor...

MikeS. · 07-11-2012, 04:28 AM

Lookin real good, keep it up you 2.

piratexpress1369a · 07-11-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

My son got a bit carried away with "rolling the floor mat back" to accomodate relief cutting the fire wall.
He found a layer of ceiling tile nicely cut and fit between the tar mat and the floormat...guess the old owner wanted more insulation??

Also looks like I'll have a little more sheet metal practice on the floor...

is that floor what they call a high hump??for the tranny?

Leadfoot Lambert · 07-11-2012, 08:58 PM

No, that is a low hump.

piratexpress1369a · 07-11-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Leadfoot Lambert

No, that is a low hump.

ah cool thanks

Delmo · 07-12-2012, 12:24 AM

Saweeeet.

RockTonka · 07-12-2012, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeS.

Lookin real good, keep it up you 2.

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Originally Posted by Delmo

Saweeeet.

Thanks!!

Tonight's progress...got the firewall somewhat clearanced for the valve covers, got at least 1/2" around everything on the first cut.

We'll open that up a bit as we finish/smooth it out.
Also picked up a wheel/horn for the column...the light silver will make more sense once everything is finished.

piratexpress1369a · 07-12-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

Thanks!!

Tonight's progress...got the firewall somewhat clearanced for the valve covers, got at least 1/2" around everything on the first cut.

We'll open that up a bit as we finish/smooth it out.
Also picked up a wheel/horn for the column...the light silver will make more sense once everything is finished.

love the wheel ..why is the motor sitting so far back against the fire wall

RockTonka · 07-12-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by piratexpress1369a

love the wheel ..why is the motor sitting so far back against the fire wall

Long water pump and compressor in front of the heads dictates that I push the motor as far back as possible, in addition there is a small upturn on the pass side top rail right in front of where the motor mount tower falls into place...it all just comes together there. The large valve covers may give the appearance that the motor is farther back than it really is, the large cap hei still has a 1/2" clearance to the firewall...we considered notching the firewall there also to push back even farther. As it sits, we have less room between fan and rad than we would like to see...gonna have to get creative there.

piratexpress1369a · 07-13-2012, 11:23 AM

maybe you need to go with an electric fan..but looks like you are tight on space too

07-01-2012, 03:55 PM	#152
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Hey Chad, look foward to meeting you in a couple weeks. We looked at those same hubcaps but they require 1/2" studs where we have 7/16"...didn't feel like swapping studs at the time, but they do look better than the original 4x4 ralley caps. We'd like to see somebody step up and manufacture some nice, inexpensive spider caps for the six lugs. __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-01-2012, 07:49 PM	#153
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build ya, thats why i bought a set of these :http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-16-OEM-Fac...e00a06&vxp=mtr those will work with the cpp rotors and with the factory studs __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

07-02-2012, 12:37 AM	#154
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Hmmm, we may do that! Thanks Chad __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-02-2012, 02:21 AM	#155
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Finished up the firewall repair... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-03-2012, 04:42 PM	#156
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Waiting on front end components from CPP and we're ready to drop the engine... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-10-2012, 02:27 AM	#158
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Got a plate from CaptainFab and mounted up the gear box... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-10-2012, 02:41 AM	#159
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build It sure is looking good, it will be great to see you guys get the engine in it and it back together! Keep it up! __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618

07-10-2012, 02:43 AM	#160
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build We also started fitting the motor/tranny to the chassis. We're using 73-87 C20/30 mounts and the stock tranny crossmember...gonna have to cut some decent reliefs in the firewall to fit those valve covers Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-10-2012, 09:52 AM	#162
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build think you need to send me that motor and trans to me lol..looks awesome __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

07-10-2012, 03:49 PM	#163
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build This is really coming together! Looking good, you guys are rocking !!! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

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Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build very slick!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

07-10-2012, 10:59 PM	#165
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Thanks ya'll!! We got a bit more done today...out with the old and in with the new. Look for the old column/wheel in the for sale section... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-11-2012, 01:31 AM	#166
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,510	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build My son got a bit carried away with "rolling the floor mat back" to accomodate relief cutting the fire wall. He found a layer of ceiling tile nicely cut and fit between the tar mat and the floormat...guess the old owner wanted more insulation?? Also looks like I'll have a little more sheet metal practice on the floor... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

07-11-2012, 04:28 AM	#167
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07-11-2012, 08:58 PM	#169
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07-12-2012, 12:24 AM	#171
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Our "What are we going to do?" 66 Suburban Build Saweeeet.

07-13-2012, 11:23 AM	#175
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