Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

very cool looking truck, you just need some spider rings and caps for the rims and you got it made!

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

I will be out at PIR.. I was out there last summer every Wed night.. I had a lil red 67 GMC Short wide. As for the gravel guards, I have been wanting a pair real bad.. Let hook up, I would love to take them off your hands..



This what I was driving last summer.

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Spider caps are cool. I would love a set. But to much money.. I bought the bullet caps for $29 with shipping and they look cool in their own way... Again I am working on a very limited budget..

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

nice rig glad to see you finaly got one..:metal: if you need any parts drop DAN a line he might have what you need. sickindustries@hotmail.com
or at sickindustries.net

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Your truck is looking SICK!! Perfect stance...I dig the PBR stuff. The shift knob, the tool box, the key chain, I love it!! That's a good idea using the fence boards for the bed. I've been looking for ideas the re-do the wood in my '62 on a budget. I like the fleetside taillights too! Very nice!

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Sweet lil' Step Side! Awesome Job on everything! Sick H.D. Too! Gotta have the "Apes"! Killer Rides!!!:metal:

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Redsean, I know Dan.. He is a good dude and I love his style. I cant wait to catch up this summer can see what he will be working on next.

Underneath the fence boards was a painted to match plywood bed. I went so low on the static drop that we had to cut a hole for the pumpkin. Just in case I hit a big bump or had a small load. I screwed the fence boards right down on top of the plywood.. Cheap and Easy floating bed.

And for you HARLEY GUYS. If you like the Apes. I build them. We have a expensive hydraulic bender that we bought and bend/powder coat and chrome custom apes. Along with making custom other parts. Hit me up and I will give you the info.. They are strong/one piece and very affordable.

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

totaly dig the look !!

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Allsome!

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

I have had several guys email me and say how much they love the Pabst stuff. Especially the box.. Its not to big but check out what I can fit in it.. Also The little ammo can fits prefect with extra tools and dry storage.

Here are a few pics..

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Nice truck!

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Wow! I really like the look of that bed with out the stips.
How is the wood attached from the under-side?
The steering wheel is great, too!!!

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

The previous owner had just attached a plywood bed in place of the original wood one.. As seen the above picures we had to cut a hole in the plywood bed floor for that extra inch of clearance. So.. I decided to be cheap and buy 8ft cedar fence boards cut them down and use finishing washers and black 1 5/8 wood screws to attach the cedar board on top of the plywood.. Total cost $35 bucks at Home Depot!!! Who knew they sold truck parts.. :lol:

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

What, no shifter pics yet ??;)

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

That box is the sh:metal:t!!!! I want one! Your buddy don't have another stashed in his shop?:ito:

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Here ya go.. A few pics

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Im diggin the PBR stuff!

Im a Pearl beer fan. Not cause it taste good, but because my grandpa drank it and I have his Pearl bottle opener. He called it "Pearl Pop with foam on top"! :D

I have an old antique aluminum Pearl cooler and several Pearl bottle openers.

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

How do you like those Thrush mufflers. Do they have a good tone?

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Im not speakin for him, but I got the same on Cody's truck and it sounds good!

Deep, old skool sound.

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

I have ran FlowMasters on my last 10 or so chevy trucks.. I will never by anything but thrush from now on.. They sound way better are less then half the cost.. This 66 sounds like a late model stock car.. Its so loud.. Not trashy loud.. Tasteful race car loud.. I love them!!!

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Hey Joe, I thought you might like this today.. I just got done building a new deck for our new hot tub. I had a few left over beer caps laying around the deck.. What a better place for them then on my truck...

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

Love the PBR theme. Great lookin short step.... Just scored a step bed, might have to copy your tail lights.. Awesome looking..:metal:

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

sweet truck.....like the old one too

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

man I'm lovin the fence pickets for the bed... Mine is a piece of sheet metal may cover it with bed linder then add the wood.. great pics

oh the pic with the 22 inch measurements is that the front fender or rear fender measurements

Re: 66 Short step "Trad Rod" build, A Pabst Blue ribbon theme
 

That is the rear fender.. Sitting pretty low.. But I still have a killer ride.. Nice and soft. Thanks to the Guys at The Drop Shop here in Portland.