Re: New '66 owner
 

Good score on the truck man !!!

Mabey, we meet one day ... swap meet mabey ??

It's really cool to have gettogethers in town.

Re: New '66 owner
 

any updates on your truck man??

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Here's some pictures for you man of your truck handling that grapevine. Nice meeting up with you man we will have to cruise around for sure now. Truck looks good. Lets get you a 700R-4 for that thing so you can keep up ahahaha.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...C/DSC04650.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...C/DSC04649.jpg

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/b...C/DSC04648.jpg

Re: New '66 owner
 

Very nice, Thank you and thanks for catching up to me and riding "shotgun".

Re: New '66 owner
 

Wow!! Really nice find! Congratulations!!

Re: New '66 owner
 

Nice truck.

Woodland Ca. had Cruise Night.
Good times.

Although, in highschool, Cruise Nite was every weekend. :D
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Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Up until now, I've been posting the progress on my truck on the "What did you do to your truck today" thread. After reading through several of the build threads last week, I decided I'd like to have my old build thread. If nothing else, it's nice to have just one place to go back and look at things. Leddzepp was ever so kind to move my post from the general section to the Project/Build section so that I could do just that.

First let me start by some background on my truck's name. I know that most trucks end up being named after a woman, but I just couldn't come up with a woman's name that would make me think of the lines on these trucks. My kids say he's like my best friend and my name is Mario, so they named him "Luigi" and it stuck.

At some point, I'll go back and add some pictures of the work I've done from the start, but for now, I'll just pickup from where the last posts left off. From the time I picked him up until after the CPP show in March, my primary goal was to get it roadworthy and to be able to trust it to make the trip to CPP. Well, the show came and the trip went off without a hitch.

With the next C/10 Club get together scheduled for May 20th in Stockton, I figured I had plenty of time to take on some more upgrades and improvements.

With that said, I pulled the master cylinder off and installed a power brake booster out of late model chevy using CaptainFab's booster adapter plate. I've gotten the vacuum line hooked up with the help of a new manifold vacuum tee. All I have left to do is bend the new brake lines from the master cylinder down to the crossmember.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

When I got tired of working on the brakes, I thought it was time to remove the old coil springs and install the sway bar that I picked up from the pick 'n pull at the same time that I purchased the booster.

I purchased a set of 2" drop coils for the front and 4" drop coils for the rear from Early Classic Enterprises. The previous owner had cust at least a coil out of the front and heated them to boot. When I jacked the front end up to start work on the sway bar install, the right front coil literally fell out of the cradle onto the ground.:lol:

The rear springs look like they may be the infamous TJ springs that people talk about. Very tall but can't haul a load worth a crap.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Here is a couple of pics of the stance after the coil spring replacement. I know it's not as low as a lot of you guys like, but it's perfect for me. I'm going to need some taller wheels/tires to fill up those fender wells a bit. This will become my daily driver after this round of improvements and it will tow my boat as well. You can see by the pic in my avatar, that it previously had quite a bit of rake. That's not my thing either.

Right now, I have the side trim, which I came by through a great deal on these forums, mocked up before I start to polish it.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

I saw this truck at in the hotel parking lot when we went to cpp sweet sweet truck;)

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

nice progress, & it's looking good! i bet it rides much better with the new springs

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

nice truck, i love big back window swb trucks, i cant believe i missed is thread, lol!

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

MisterC,
How's the work going on your truck? You going to have it ready to cruise by the 20th? We entered our 64 in the American Grafitti show in Petaluma for the weekend of the 20th. We're also thinking about entering our truck in the Modesto American Grafitti cruise & show which is June 8th 9th & 10th.

http://www.americangraffitifestival....r_show_reg.php

Hope we can meet up some time soon so I can check out your truck in person.
Terry

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Thanks for the compliments, all!

Hey Terry, no I won't have it ready for the the 20th Meet 'n Greet. I ordered the shock relocation kit and adjustable panhard bar setup from Porterbuilt yesterday and there's about a 3 week lead time on those items. You can't rush quality!

I'm going to run up to Turlock on Sunday to attend the swap meet and pickup my refurbished license plates from the C/10 King. They came out awesome. The frame isn't included, Rene is just teasing me with it in the photo! No knock on him, he already gave me a frame for the front.

If anyone needs plates redone, Rene's wife does them for a great price with a much quicker turn around time than the other places I've seen.

I'll PM you so we can quit trying to meet up at events and just setup a time to have a bite and talk trucks.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Score!!!
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Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

I look forward to meeting you on May 20th in Stockton.
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Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Same here Shawn! I can't wait. It's going to be a blast!

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Not much free time today, but I finally got around to "borrowing" an idea that I saw at the CPP show. Being a tightwad, I wasn't currently prepared to purchase the hidden latches that Mar-K sells.

Consequently, I purchased a pair of Stainless Marine Hatch Hinges off of eBay for $36 and proceeded to install them. I had to purchase some #10 stainless sheet metal screws to secure them, but that was inexpensive as well.

I removed the stock latches, chains and hardware too. I do plan on purchasing the Mar-K tailgate link assembly in the near future.

I'm not sure that they'll be good if I use the tailgate alot (tight fit), but they sure do look good and hold the tailgate secure.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

That's a slick idea.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

That looks sweet! I ever knew you had a build thread till today. Your truck is awesome! I'll follow along,eh at else you got planned?
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Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Great truck and you are coming along great with it! I loved the pictures of it going down the road.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Great looking build so far.

I have a couple questions. What is your front sway bar off of (you said you got it at a pick and pull)? Do you mind adding a link to the marine hinges you bought off of ebay for your tailgate? I am wanting to do something similar and would like to look at those.

Thanks

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Advantage,

Here is the link to the hinges I purchased:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110849763223...84.m1439.l2649

The sway bar was from a 78 1 ton. The 1-1/4" bars came on the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks. Any of the bars from 73-87 will fit our years. This thread was my guide:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=72338

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Hey Andy,

It's a constant work in progress. After installing the springs and discovering some other issues in the rear, I ordered Porterbuilt's Stage 1 shock relocation brackets and the adjustable trac bar. Delivery of those is a few weeks out.

Currently, my buddy bucket frame is at powder coat and the seats are going to the upholsterer today. I'm using the '61 impala houndstooth that I had planned on using on the bench. Now, it will just serve as the insert portion on the outer seats, with the middle seat being all black to break up the pattern.

The next upgrade after the interior work will be power steering, using CaptainFab's bracket.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

those seats are gonna look great!! oh yeah i finally got a chance to put that rear bumper i got from you on my truck. looks good!! thanks again. ill be sure to post a few pix when i take some
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Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Didnt notice that youve been updating your thread. Truck is looking good man give me a call sometime go check it out, and then maybe cruise around once its back on the road before the brothers show.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Dig the seats!very cool

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

FYI: CPP sells the stealth latches in stainless for $59. CPSLK-S1

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

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Thanks for the encouragement guys. I never anticipated it happening, even though I've heard stories of it, but frustration has set in. I'm on the third week of a 3 day job to get the frame powder coated. The upholsterer did a HORRIBLE job and I had to order new material. I've got the seats at a different shop now that's supposed to be first rate. This time, I've instructed him to call me before he finalizes a plan.

I got a full power steering setup from a forum member, so I'm proceeding with the install of that while I wait for my Porterbuilt parts to arrive.

Thank God for the search function on the forums so I could find out the easiest way to remove the frame rivets on the pahnard bar and shock mounts.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Hang in there MisterC, I am actually new here and am astounded at the depth of this resource. I have also posted up questions, and received fantastic responses from members. Hope you get past the frustration and back to the enjoyment!

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Dang Mario you should have called me i have some connections at good upholsterery shops. Hang in there man i hope you chose the best powder coat shop in town off of 198.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Thanks Bud. Yes, I have the frame at the right place. I'm going to drop by there tomorrow and prod them along.
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Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Misted you at the Meet and Greet, did you make it to the Zinfest?

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

You will be very satisfied with there work for sure mario I've dealt with them multiple times with not one complaint yet.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

No. Family issues started that day and succeeded in killing the whole weekend. I'll have to drop in next time we make a Folsom trip to see the family.
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Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

updates??

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Not a damn thing! I got my Porterbuilt parts in on Wednesday and dropped them off at the powder coaters as well. He still isn't done with my seat frame; a bit sketchy, to say the least.

I'm in the midst of a major yard improvement project, both front and back. It's kept me busy. I did start it yesterday just to hear it run and "get my fix". As soon as the parts are back from powder coat, it will be back on the road.

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Wow really, youve just been waiting on the seat frame from them and porterbuilt parts??

Re: MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread
 

Finally picked up the buddy bucket seat frame and rear suspension parts from the powder coater. In light of the fact that it took him so long, he only charged me $70 for everything.

For my father's day present, I've asked for time alone to work on the truck.:lol:

Hopefully I get some progress made this weekend.