Re: My '66 build thread
 

Thanks, and i got it from smiley's racing products for about a hundred bucks.

http://www.smileysracing.com/

Re: My '66 build thread
 

Thanks :D

Re: My '66 build thread
 

this is an awesome build
TTT

Re: My '66 build thread
 

Quality work, you should be proud.
Can't wait to see the body go on!

Re: My '66 build thread
 

You MUST demand that the body shop take pics of the extended cab process. I have an idea but I'd love to see it.

Re: My '66 build thread
 

Hey thanks guys, I got the bed off the 66 finally and have it setting on the 86. I'm debating whether to get new bedsides or work these into shape... but we are going with a new tailgate so if anybody is looking for one..... make an offer. here are a few pics...

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...uckpics092.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...uckpics096.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...uckpics094.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...6270920013.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...0312028229.jpg

Re: My '66 build thread
 

We'll be in and out of the body shop so we'll be sure to get pics of every little step

Re: My '66 build thread
 

Sweet okduner........the frame is awesome and then a bed tease, damn! I say dont paint it!!!:lol:

Re: My '66 build thread
 

looks super nice....what body shop are you gonna use?

Re: My '66 build thread
 

We are going with Francis-tuttle. My dad has a buddy up there

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cool!

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If you hadn't already planned to, I would set the cab and nose on there before you build any mounts for the bed. Just lookin out......BTDT

Re: My '66 build thread
 

Ya, we are going to put the wood floor in, new tailgate, and maybe some new sides and leave it as a "floating" piece to the puzzle until we see how the other things fit.

Re: My '66 build thread
 

Love it! :cool:

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KEEP THE PICS COMIN !

I can't wait to see it finished!!

Re: My '66 build thread
 

Thanks guys! progress has been slow due to lack of money, but Here's a teaser of what i want her to look like... (please excuse the sloppy chop job)

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...eannostrip.jpg

Re: My '66 build thread
 

man thats gonns be a sweet truck... ive always wanted to see it done, now i wanna see a dual cab lfted 66...... :D

Re: My '66 build thread
 

Updates coming tonight..

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Ok I lied. Sorry guys, school has been keeping me really busy. I've made a little progress and I'll try to go into detail this weekend but here is a pic of how she sits now. We are in the process of mounting the body and figuring out the height we want the cab. Enjoy :)
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMG_0154.jpg

Re: My '66 build thread
 

Hey guys, sorry it has been so long!! School and homework have been my main priority lately. But we have managed to accomplish a few things on the truck lately...

In the search for a new tailgate and bed sides we were led to Mar-k bed products based right here in Oklahoma City. (Awesome people to work with) After talking with the owner Mark, we found out that he had a slightly damaged, blank tailgate that was perfect for us. We looked through the styles of embossing that they did and were immediately attracted to the older "GMC" style. So they embossed it for us and a week or so later we picked it up

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../100409003.jpg

We had been slowly pulling parts off the truck and bringing them back to our house, but after what seemed like a lifetime of begging, my dad finally cracked and agreed to bring what was left of the truck back home. :)

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/90109018.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/90109019.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../100409039.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMG_0112.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../100409005.jpg

Re: My '66 build thread
 

I immediately started stripping her down to pull the cab off... And of course I had to throw a seat in there and see how it would feel... I let dad pose for this one... :D
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../100409028.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../100409033.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../100409046.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../100409080.jpg

I couldn’t stand waiting to put the cab over so I did what I could to pass the time.. At this point days seemed like years..

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../100409088.jpg

Then a couple days ago I got everything ready to put the cab over and convinced my dad to help me do it and now this is how she sits!

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMG_0154.jpg

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

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That is an awesome truck!!

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

oklahomaduner:

The build is looking awesome. What did you and your father decide on the hood, grille & tailgate? If you want to try to work something out, let me know.

Very impressive, so far!

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

Sweet build! Any more progress been made?

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

Yes!! Lots actually, I'll try to put a good update in tonight!

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

Sweet man, real nice work!!!

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

That thing is BADD!
Nice job:metal::metal::metal:

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

Austin, you and your dad are doing a great job, please give us an update.

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

Awww cant see pics at work

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

Man it sucks when you have a lot of money. I'm glad I dont make that much. sounds like too much stuff to clean.

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:haha:

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

Thanks for all the feedback guys! Money has been tight for me i just picked up another job so hopefully the truck will keep coming along!!Lately we have been able to work on the truck quite a bit and accomplish some of the things we have wanted to do for awhile.
First of all we started working on an anti-wrap bar. We decided to call up Don at Sniperfab to work out a couple pieces for us. And as with any prototype parts, the first batch (shown here) was a little off. The shackles and rear ring were perfect but the other parts needed a few changes.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...ner/103109.jpg


After some painting and welding we ended up with these.

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110109016.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110509011.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110709001.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110509012.jpg

Here is the back ring

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110109004.jpg


And after hours of Cutting fitting and grinding we finally got the bar made.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110809020.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110809026.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110809028.jpg

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

Wow! :jdp: Your making me want to start mine all over again! Looks very nice!

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

Here are the new front shackles installed
We also torched the 86 body mounts to make room for some new ones soon
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110109024.jpg

And thanks to craigslist we picked up a few 24 AN hose/fitting pieces that we wanted to make work for the radiator, my Dad welded a fitting to the thermostat housing and we will do the same on a radiator later.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110509002.jpg


My dad managed to find a 61 gmc 4x4 that had been hit in the back but all the 4x4 stuff was in good condition so we ended up buying it and pulled the hood, grille, and grill support wings. All of which is in great condition

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...r/IMG_0321.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110709038.jpg

I just had to hook the lights up to a battery, all 4 work...even the blinkers :D
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110709044.jpg

The wings turned out to be in better shape than the ones we had, so with nothing to lose we added a few holes to the old ones. :smokin:
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110809034.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110809036.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110809039.jpg

We also popped a hole in the hood latch
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k.../110809044.jpg

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

We also picked up a Warn 12000 winch.. We are currently building a little mount for it. Those updates in the next few days.

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

looking great man. it's nice when you have all the tools and money to do it white the first time. keep up the great work!!

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

man yall are really coming alone nice with the truck, Cant wait to see the final product

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

Ha, we are far from it. A fair amount of kids my age spend their money on drinking and smoking and parties. I don't drink, smoke, party, or do drugs. And a lot of kids also spend their time and money on sports. This is just what I happened to fall into and it has become my passion. Almost all the money in the truck has come from me saving up. I've spent the last 4 years working all summer to be able to afford the stuff we put into it. A lot of the parts on this truck we have gotten amazing deals on as well as just swapping what we have for what we need. My dad and I are always driving backroads looking for that one truck someone forgot about and we are always on craigslist. We will spend months looking for that right part at th right price.

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

That is kick ASS!!!! awesome, clean work. Nice to see. Wagz

Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab
 

I hear you on finding that good deal. It's the only way I can have all these turds. :lol: