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Old 10-14-2012, 10:49 PM   #51
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I hope we can lean on each other for support. I'm a step ahead of you right now, just ready to assemble the front end.

I found it easier to remove everything off the front end for degreasing and painting, rather than lay on my back.

I bought the CPP grand slam kit, so I should have some tips for you.

Love your truck. He must have imported it from the south?

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Hey Brian, yes, this truck was in Arizona up until 1985. From 85 until this spring the owner put less than 4000 miles on it, I put half that again on it this spring/summer.
Will have to look and see what the "grand slam" kit is. My CPP kit (won't be here for a couple weeks), is pretty basic, 2-1/2" drop spindles, and I ordered the 2" drop springs and matching shocks to go with.
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Old 10-15-2012, 09:30 AM   #52
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Not sure where the issue lies with uplading pictures... computers

manged to get these to upload:
front end mostly torn down
grill section
inside rear section of hood, the hood is in immaculate condition!!!
the passenger side fender, the rear support is mint (dirty, but mint)
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Old 10-15-2012, 09:32 AM   #53
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it is hard to tell from that las photo, but all of the steel on that passenger fender is totaly solid, I get happier as I take parts off and have a look at them. My paint and body guy suggests I use chemical stripper, to remove paint, fast easy, and less chance of damaging panels.
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Old 10-15-2012, 11:52 AM   #54
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I mentioned my parents in my first thread, I plan to put these pictures in the cab above where the seat belt shoulder strap will mount, one in each corner of the cab, the first picture is pretty self explanatory (wedding day, that is from May 16 1953, the other picture is either late 49, or 1950. That is my Dad posing in front of his first brand new car, a 1950 Ford Custom. I contemplated getting one of those, but, I really, really wanted a 64-66 C10
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Old 10-15-2012, 01:27 PM   #55
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Great pictures. Love to find a 50 Ford in that condition today. One of my all time favorites.
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Hey Brian, yes, this truck was in Arizona up until 1985. From 85 until this spring the owner put less than 4000 miles on it, I put half that again on it this spring/summer.
Will have to look and see what the "grand slam" kit is. My CPP kit (won't be here for a couple weeks), is pretty basic, 2-1/2" drop spindles, and I ordered the 2" drop springs and matching shocks to go with.
Do you have a build thread?
No build thread yet. Will have to start one. Grand Slam kit is spindles, springs, shocks, rotors, booster, etc. whole shebang in a box.
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Old 10-15-2012, 11:03 PM   #57
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No build thread yet. Will have to start one. Grand Slam kit is spindles, springs, shocks, rotors, booster, etc. whole shebang in a box.
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I had a look at that kit, ball joints, tie rod ends etc. as well. I had new upper BJ's installed in the spring. All of the other steering components checked out then. I will pick up anything that seems suspect as I go.
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Old 10-16-2012, 03:51 PM   #58
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ordered a 250HP 350 crate engine today from GM, they matched Jegs online sale price, and there is no freight, I just have to pick it up from the dealer
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Old 10-16-2012, 06:06 PM   #59
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Re: CRGRS 66 – Winter Build Thread

Dang.. Nice deal
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Sweet deal
I didn't think the stealership matched anything LOL
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Old 10-16-2012, 06:51 PM   #61
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moving right along, good choice on the engine, a good perfomer rpm air gap intake would look great on it, are you going to do a cam swap or anything to it or install it as is?
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Old 10-16-2012, 07:05 PM   #62
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Re: CRGRS 66 – Winter Build Thread

CRGR, I just checked out this thread. Nice story.

What is the history behind your truck? It looks alot like the '66 a friend of mine brought up to Central Ontario, from Georgia, in the late 80's.
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Old 10-16-2012, 10:32 PM   #63
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Dang.. Nice deal
I sure thought so!

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I didn't think the stealership matched anything LOL
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moving right along, good choice on the engine, a good perfomer rpm air gap intake would look great on it, are you going to do a cam swap or anything to it or install it as is?
I have the plain jane performer,no mods to the engine, 260HP is plenty

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CRGR, I just checked out this thread. Nice story.

What is the history behind your truck? It looks alot like the '66 a friend of mine brought up to Central Ontario, from Georgia, in the late 80's.
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Old 10-16-2012, 10:34 PM   #64
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CRGR, I just checked out this thread. Nice story.

What is the history behind your truck? It looks alot like the '66 a friend of mine brought up to Central Ontario, from Georgia, in the late 80's.
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Old 10-16-2012, 10:40 PM   #65
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I had a bit of garage time today, dismantled the rad support/grill support. Everything looks solid here to, a bit more evidence of a minor collision at the front right corner, but nothing alarming. Funny thing though, there are no front bumper support brackets. I also removed and dismantled the engine compartment portion of the heater, again, everything looks to be in excellent condition. I am going to look into having the heater core pressure tested, but it looks almost like new.
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Old 10-16-2012, 10:45 PM   #66
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question for you guys, it has been a long time since I pulled an engine, which bolts do I remove from the mount? Do I just remove the two on either side of the perch (white zip tie is pointing at one of them)?

Oh, and say hello to my new friend!
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Old 10-17-2012, 01:10 AM   #67
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On the motor mounts, I just reach up inside the motor mount bracket and remove the 7/16" bolt (5/8" bolt head) that holds the motor mount to the bracket. The bolt you are pointing to with the zip tie, is one of 3 bolts that attach the motor mount to the block.
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Thanks Captain! Still have to get my paypal set up... No panick to order the PS bracket, still don't have my PS box. While I have your attention Captain, I ordered the CPP front brake/spindle kit, and their booster. I have been assuming that it bolts right up, you wouldn't know if I still need your bracket would you? Again, I have lots of time, I can order it and wait on it if I do need it.
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Old 10-17-2012, 10:46 PM   #69
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Maybe we can get together next season and compare trucks. Cambridge isn't that far from Newmarket.
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Maybe we can get together next season and compare trucks. Cambridge isn't that far from Newmarket.
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Absolutely, great idea. I more or less went through Newmarket a couple of times this summer. One trip to a buddy's place in Gravenhurst, and a cmping trip in Orillia. Took #9 accross to the 400.
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Me too! Can't wait to see the progress on a truck I already like.
I'm finally here too!!!
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I'm finally here too!!!
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Old 10-18-2012, 11:38 AM   #73
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I'm in but I'll mostly be watching and drooling.
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I'm in but I'll mostly be watching and drooling.
good to have some representation from the state of Kentucky!
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Picked up my transmission today, Camaro 5spd with S10 tail shaft, has new bearings and seals. Picking up my crate engine Thursday.
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