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NEWFISHER

07-29-2014 01:48 PM

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I could be busy for months working on trucks at your place! With as many as you have and if your wife is like mine, I would hate to see her shoe, purse and Victoria Secret bill!

66Gilbert

07-30-2014 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by yote1234 (Post 6780622)

awesome find 66gilbert... did you find it in the cottonwood area? still some cool stuff up there. spent some time in rimrock. I would like to see more of your green 66.

yote1234,

I found this '66 Crew Cab in Wickenburg, Arizona. There is another Crew Cab in the area from Clarkdale only one mile from Cottonwood the guy that owns it is a member here 65crewcab. I have talked with him several times about his Crew Cab he did most of the work himself including installing a 5.9 Cummins and an Allison automatic transmission. I think it is pretty awesome having two of these rare trucks so close to each other in the Verde Valley. See 65crewcab's pictures below.

66Gilbert

07-30-2014 12:16 AM

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Thanks for the nice comments guys.

jonzcustomshop

07-30-2014 12:38 AM

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wow! you are so lucky, that looks like a beautiful truck to start with.
when you get around to it, I would like to see the measurements of the wheelbase, the rear door, and the bed side... also good pics of the center hinge pillar , front of the rear door (in the jamb) and the hinges!
thanks for all the pics so far!

yote1234

07-30-2014 11:33 AM

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yes. Clarkdale.. nice little town. kool truck! help me find a 64-66 all orig truck. plz..

Jasons65

07-30-2014 12:56 PM

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Looks like an awesome score! I'm jealous of your collection!

66Gilbert

07-31-2014 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop (Post 6781402)

I will try and get measurements and pictures this weekend.

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Originally Posted by yote1234 (Post 6781789)

yes. Clarkdale.. nice little town. kool truck! help me find a 64-66 all orig truck. plz..

Long bed or short bed. Big back window or small back window. 4 speed, 3 speed or automatic?

yote1234

07-31-2014 10:19 AM

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Long bed or short bed. Big back window or small back window. 4 speed, 3 speed or automatic?[/QUOTE]

prefer short bed. not too picky just rust free all original. guess I am a little picky! lol. dave

AzCountryman

08-01-2014 03:45 AM

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Dang thats awesome. Might drive up to phoenix just to sit in it.

pimpston65

08-01-2014 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 66Gilbert (Post 6781377)

this may sound crazy but what about a crewcab meets suburban=4door suburban

62 Barnfind

08-01-2014 11:15 AM

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I would love to find one like that one day. Lucky you! It looks like all that truck needs is a compound and polish and it will clean up nice. Good find!

jcramsey

08-01-2014 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build (Post 6776079)

I don't think I've seen that variation before. The bed looks like a longbed with a one foot taken out of the front section. How long is the bed?

Very cool...

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Originally Posted by 66Gilbert (Post 6776854)

[B]Yes it was a long bed with some taken off the front, it is 6 1/2' just like a regular short bed but it is not the same measurements front and back like a regular short bed.

So it's a Shlong bed? I like it...very cool truck!

NEWFISHER

08-01-2014 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jcramsey (Post 6784385)

So it's a Shlong bed? I like it...very cool truck!

BAWAAHAHAHHA!:haha:

garmar

08-01-2014 02:19 PM

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Shlong bed. :haha:

Nice truck.

jcramsey

08-01-2014 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER (Post 6784401)

BAWAAHAHAHHA!:haha:

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Originally Posted by garmar (Post 6784519)

Shlong bed. :haha:

:thumbs:

66Gilbert

08-04-2014 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop (Post 6781402)

Got some measurements for you, The wheelbase is 139'' The rear door is 32 1/4'' The front of the bed is 15'' to the beginning of the wheel opening, The cab was stretched 34 1/4''. It looks like the rear of the center pillar was all hand made from the Stageway Coach Company. Here are some pictures you requested.

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps10ce802f.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7480d09e.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2dee0080.jpg

jonzcustomshop

08-04-2014 10:32 PM

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thanks!!

66Gilbert

08-10-2014 10:24 PM

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Got my receiver hitch installed, removed fuel tank from bed and plumbed fuel line back to main fuel tank. Installed some Rally Wheels with 235/75R15 tires off another one of my trucks to see what it would look like. I think I am going to go with a little wider and taller tire like a 265/70R15 tire and some Chevy Bowtie center caps. Here are some pictures before a bath and after.

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...psf0637d47.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...psb3b60a08.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps65c89593.jpg

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http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps8a659348.jpg

ChevyFreak60

08-11-2014 12:14 PM

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Beautiful truck man!!

Mad Rods

08-11-2014 11:49 PM

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So rad!!!!!

66Gilbert

08-12-2014 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyFreak60 (Post 6797497)

Beautiful truck man!!

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Originally Posted by Mad Rods (Post 6798506)

So rad!!!!!

Thanks Guy's,

It seems forever for days off from work to roll around. Many thoughts cross my mind in that time planning on what to do next. Work seems to be getting in the way of a Man and his Truck.

1971 GMC SHORTY

08-13-2014 10:14 AM

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Great Score What a Beauty

66Gilbert

08-24-2014 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 1971 GMC SHORTY (Post 6800145)

Great Score What a Beauty

Thanks, it only took me 29 years to find it. ;)

Put some new shoes on this weekend. Went with P255/70R15 Cooper Cobras on Chevy Rally's with the Bowtie center caps, looks a lot better than a P235/75R15.

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps95527d96.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0bf8bd08.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3543df2e.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps828dd460.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...psf2740975.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...psb51a7665.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9c8eae66.jpg

60-66

08-24-2014 11:39 AM

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Man that truck is looking good ! Just keeps getting better

pimpston65

08-24-2014 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 6814326)

Man that truck is looking good ! Just keeps getting better

x2, good looking truck. i wander if you buff the paint, will it come back like some have done? what are you plans for the paint?

jonzcustomshop

08-24-2014 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 66Gilbert (Post 6814314)

Thanks, it only took me 29 years to find it.

this is what I worry about!:lol:

Jeff La

08-24-2014 11:17 PM

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Truck is coming along great, glad to see they are still out there. Maybe one day one will fall in my lap. LOL

66Gilbert

08-24-2014 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 60-66 (Post 6814326)

Man that truck is looking good ! Just keeps getting better

Thank you, I hope to keep working on it every chance I get. It sure doesn't look like the same truck I towed home a month ago.

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Originally Posted by pimpston65 (Post 6814339)

x2, good looking truck. i wander if you buff the paint, will it come back like some have done? what are you plans for the paint?

I have waxed the drivers side of it and it does seem to shine but needs a lot more elbow grease. Not quite sure what I want to do with the paint yet. For now I want to keep polishing on it, replace front bumper, grill, reupholster seats as close as I can back to original and clean up all the wiring that the original owner added numerous aftermarket crap. I want to take it to a few local car shows and Dino's Pre-Show Get Down before I do anything surprising to it.

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop (Post 6815323)

this is what I worry about!:lol:

I actually gave up and was scrambling to get down to Wickenburg, Arizona when it was posted on craigslist to get a crack at purchasing this.

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Originally Posted by Jeff La (Post 6815418)

Truck is coming along great, glad to see they are still out there. Maybe one day one will fall in my lap. LOL

Thanks, that is exactly the way it will have to happen. Good Luck!!

66Gilbert

08-26-2014 12:57 AM

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pimpston65

08-26-2014 01:01 AM

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now you just showing off!!! that red POPs!!!

luvmytruck

08-26-2014 01:31 AM

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sure dont find one like that everyday

mud.man.rj

08-26-2014 09:25 PM

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That's enough, way to nice, both of them..:bling:

66Gilbert

09-02-2014 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65 (Post 6817120)

now you just showing off!!! that red POPs!!!

Thanks!!!

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Originally Posted by luvmytruck (Post 6817155)

sure dont find one like that everyday

Yeah it took 10,592 days to find. :lol:

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Originally Posted by mud.man.rj (Post 6818259)

That's enough, way to nice, both of them..:bling:

Thanks, mud.man.

likaroc13

09-02-2014 10:25 AM

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Saw your link in Dino's thread, & I just had to come take a peek. Wow, what a nice find! Don't think you could find a much better one to start with. Looks good now, but I look forward to seeing what you do with it. :bowtie:

Dinos63

09-02-2014 06:28 PM

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man so glad you got it!! its in great hands too.... I saw it when it was on c/l and man I was soo close .... lol congrats you coming down this year for the get down?

66Gilbert

09-03-2014 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63 (Post 6827645)

man so glad you got it!! its in great hands too.... I saw it when it was on c/l and man I was soo close .... lol congrats you coming down this year for the get down?

Thanks D, I knew you would have an eye on this being that it was just a hop, skip and a jump for you to Wickenburg. Heck yes! It's always a good time down there. I have it marked on my calendar, I'm planning on bringing the '66 Crew.

1963c-10

09-03-2014 02:22 PM

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Great Pics!!!!

66Gilbert

10-06-2014 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13 (Post 6827084)

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10 (Post 6828697)

Great Pics!!!!

Thanks Guys!

Not much progress, but did get my Arizona personalized license plates today.

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...psc4c9304f.jpg

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3fe9e8a5.jpg

mud.man.rj

10-07-2014 12:49 AM

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Man both those trucks are nice, what a duo, but my heart goes to the short box 4wd, just Killer.

Clyde65

10-07-2014 08:16 AM

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Very nice! Now to get my truck looking close to your 4x4, so I can get a pix with dads crew and my SWB on a trailer! yes, I am jealous and everyone knows it!

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