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Johns 66 02-12-2019 07:14 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8464169)
Still working on rust removal and sheetmetal replacement. Getting there slowly but surely

I know the feeling.....Unfortunately Im having to have mine done but its all good.....slow and steady wins the race

CousinTone 02-28-2019 06:20 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Hi kdad, just caught your build. You’re making great, fast progress and it looks incredible. If you ever get anything from CPP, I live in Placentia and know they can be tough to handle. I’m literally a mile from them. I wouldn’t mind, for anyone on the forums, just reach out via PM and I can drop in on them. Just let me know what you need! Don’t mind making shipping packages to save on gouging prices to send a few items...or banging heads to get correct parts to you. Just let me know. At 6’4” and 250, I usually get what I need. LOL!

Now, I just need to remove the cover off my 64 and get moving. It’s been sitting for 3 years with life getting in the way...but still collecting all the parts needed, including some great upgrade plates, both PS and Brake Booster adapters from CaptianFab and rideblue00 tach mount along with couple trips to pull your part yards. With life issues mostly clear except the ever present honey-do list, I’ve been motivated by your posts and will get up and get moving...the honey do list can sit for a while. I also just ordered the blaster attachment you posted, getting here Saturday! Keep it up, it a great thread. Tony

kdad 03-02-2019 11:58 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Thanks Tony I will keep that in mind. You just cant go wrong with the Captains brackets for sure. Not sure if you have a build thread or not but would love to follow along.

Mack B 03-08-2019 02:13 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
I just read through from the beginning. I like what you are doing here. Good work!

kdad 03-08-2019 12:06 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Thanks Mack... More updates coming soon.

straight6chevyguy 03-22-2019 01:37 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Just finished reading this tread today. Good work thus far.
BTW 8 tracks are cool even though most people my age don't know what they are. LOL

kdad 04-22-2019 11:26 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Been fairly busy over here with sheetmetal replacement. When I started this transformation I wasn't really thinking of getting too detailed with the metal work. I did want to repair and replace anything with rust in it. That meant the floors on both sides from front to rear and the rockers on both sides. Of course once I dug into it I found the cab support on the passenger rear side was toast as was the right side cab corner... UGGHH!
I also knew that I would patch all of the holes the PO used to put various sizes and styles of mirrors on this truck. Sounds easy... Well it sounded easy.

A few pics for the fun of it.
started to put pics here but they were giant size

Johns 66 04-23-2019 09:34 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8511983)
Been fairly busy over here with sheetmetal replacement. When I started this transformation I wasn't really thinking of getting too detailed with the metal work. I did want to repair and replace anything with rust in it. That meant the floors on both sides from front to rear and the rockers on both sides. Of course once I dug into it I found the cab support on the passenger rear side was toast as was the right side cab corner... UGGHH!
I also knew that I would patch all of the holes the PO used to put various sizes and styles of mirrors on this truck. Sounds easy... Well it sounded easy.

A few pics for the fun of it.
started to put pics here but they were giant size

So funny...Mine started because I was going to replace a leaking rear main seal.....I had no idea I would go way down the rabbit hole that I have. Looking forward to seeing your progress Scott.

kdad 04-24-2019 12:32 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Sheetmetal pics

https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psmz080mdj.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psvekzuuoe.jpg
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https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psq03yivbd.jpg

Passenger side was a challenge as it was eaten up pretty good

The dreaded rockers that need some serious massaging to fit
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psraoby8nn.jpg

No too bad for an old guy
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psvq7dytqk.jpg
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kdad 04-24-2019 12:52 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psef3azr4w.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pspanh28ae.jpg

Doors on and doors off and doors back on and doors off and doors back on.. When you question why it takes so much time to repair sheetmetal its all the measuring and fitting and checking over and over as the process goes on.. Checking the gaps here
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psosl7gsc1.jpg
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kdad 04-24-2019 01:03 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
So the thought is to leave the exterior with its patina (rust holes in doors and faded out silver paint with sun bleached spots) paint the upper cab white and the stripe inside the trims.
On the interior I went with as much new or rebuilt as possible to give the wife her comfort all the while maintaining that "Ol skool" look.. hence the name of the truck... "Ol Skool"

passenger door coming along nicely
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pszvopsym7.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psuzgbs5su.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...ps4bba5blr.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psvqkv2q4o.jpg
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Dam kick panels needed replaced..
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psqzavdrtt.jpg

https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psazfzd76y.jpg

Here was a nice puzzle
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...ps4av63hry.jpg
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kdad 04-24-2019 01:23 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
I used self drilling screws to hold the panels while I test fit and got ready to weld
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psfmqqyd5h.jpg
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https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psxmpcgjvv.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pskldwu3h3.jpg

I used tape to get a straight line around the cab corner where I was getting ready to cut
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psblbbyh53.jpg

Of course my cut looked like I had 6 martinis... LOL
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psyfwbgreb.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psyuhrr5qj.jpg

Cleaned up pretty good and welding we go
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psx0v1p972.jpg
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12 hours of cutting grinding and welding later..
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psmou2mtcc.jpg

Lokin4AReason 04-24-2019 01:33 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Looking good ....

kdad 04-24-2019 01:35 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
The wife walks in and says wow you got allot done...
Im feeling all proud and looking ;like a king basking in the light of my own brilliance...
Then she says.... "hey I thought you were gonna put that fuel tank in the back" I'm thinking … Really? So she goes on a tangent about how since its all torn down that I might as well just take the tank out and mount a new one in the rear. I mean how hard could it be she says?????? I am thinking the whole time doesn't she have a nail appointment or a trip to the salon to get to? So I end up taking the tank out and thus we have another hole to weld up.
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pswkamfq9b.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psepyz3mvm.jpg
Poor old tank

https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psrcvdlnft.jpg

I got my way when I insisted we go to an OG mirror painted to match all the white on the cab.
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psrsol3zyn.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psrshskvhj.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pswzx9kpcf.jpg

Gotta get back to it the Boss (Wifee) wants this thing running asap with no excuses from me... I still love my truck and the dog.. always love that dog.. the wife I'm just tolerating at this point. She adds any more items to my list and we are gonna have issues.. LOL

Lokin4AReason 04-24-2019 01:37 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
How big of a diametter hole did you cut for the exhaust thru the cross member ?

kdad 04-24-2019 01:38 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Johns 66 (Post 8512147)
So funny...Mine started because I was going to replace a leaking rear main seal.....I had no idea I would go way down the rabbit hole that I have. Looking forward to seeing your progress Scott.


Its getting there John. Using yours as motivation my friend. Thanks for checking in and keeping me going.

kdad 04-24-2019 01:38 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Lokin4AReason (Post 8512633)
How big of a diametter hole did you cut for the exhaust thru the cross member ?

I did a 4 inch piece of tubing

Johns 66 04-24-2019 04:21 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Scott...your fab skills have me envying you. It looks awesome....Let me tell ya...looks better than what I paid someone to do...….

Slowly but surely...I am trying my hand at the welding part....its a SLOW SLOW Process with a BIG learning curve.....

Famous last words....How hard could it be...LOL

kdad 04-24-2019 10:03 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Thanks John, You keep at it and the welding will come with practice. I tell everyone to go down to the local city college and take a course. It will shave years off the learning curve..

kdad 04-24-2019 10:10 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Had to do a little mock up today of the seat and carpet..

https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psyrvsc9hg.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pswejvei4l.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pspgdgkpsp.jpg


So I am sitting here this afternoon looking at all the gaps and feeling pretty good about the sheetmetal/ body work is done for now when I realize I forgot to patch the darn antenna hole.. LOL Oh well.
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...ps11c7fazv.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pswf2xz5qw.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pskcpwmaem.jpg

And the beat goes on!

Captainfab 04-24-2019 11:42 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
You've done a lot of nice work on your truck :thumbs:

Grizz1963 04-25-2019 02:42 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
For a truck that was meant to not get a lot of attention, you have done well.

kdad 04-25-2019 03:15 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab (Post 8513259)
You've done a lot of nice work on your truck :thumbs:

Thanks Cap. I figure after I get it on the road I can start to save up some parts to use your power steering brackets I got from ya. Might even do the brake upgrade at the same time. Lord knows the boss will be wanting them both soon enough.

kdad 04-25-2019 03:18 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963 (Post 8513298)
For a truck that was meant to not get a lot of attention, you have done well.

You know as well as anyone Grizz that these things keep changing. I think we all start at one place in our minds and as the project evolves we tend to let the project tell us what it needs. This one needed to at the very least get rid of the rust and have a new interior. The rest of the stuff I just couldn't stop myself, Besides its a passion for me as I am sure it is for most on here.

kdad 04-25-2019 03:27 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Gas tank installed and plumbed.
Funny thing is the truck ran ok with the old tank and line as it was. I dropped this one in and ran a new line (3/8 braided stainless) start the truck up and it runs better?????? Must have had some blockage in the old line.

https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psg07uctk8.jpg

https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pskgndtri9.jpg

https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pselmn9r1c.jpg

Sorry the truck is so dusty but somebody has been cutting sanding welding and grinding around here..



https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psfoslilmk.jpg

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Grizz1963 04-25-2019 01:22 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8513304)
You know as well as anyone Grizz that these things keep changing. I think we all start at one place in our minds and as the project evolves we tend to let the project tell us what it needs. This one needed to at the very least get rid of the rust and have a new interior. The rest of the stuff I just couldn't stop myself, Besides its a passion for me as I am sure it is for most on here.

Yes.

Massive grin here.

Johns 66 04-25-2019 04:04 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8513192)
Had to do a little mock up today of the seat and carpet..

https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...psyrvsc9hg.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pswejvei4l.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pspgdgkpsp.jpg


So I am sitting here this afternoon looking at all the gaps and feeling pretty good about the sheetmetal/ body work is done for now when I realize I forgot to patch the darn antenna hole.. LOL Oh well.
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...ps11c7fazv.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pswf2xz5qw.jpg
https://oi175.photobucket.com/albums...pskcpwmaem.jpg

And the beat goes on!

Scott the carpet looks really good....Where did you get it?
I am by far no welder but am gonna give it a good try....bought a 3 in 1 welder Mig, Tig and Stick...welds up to 1/4 so I figure itll be good for what I am doing.

kdad 04-25-2019 06:59 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
John, I know the combo rigs will weld plenty good. It some times takes a bit more messing around with them to get em right. I have dedicated Mig, Tig, Oxy/Acet. Arc welders that I have been using for years so its a little easier with individuals that I can set up for each to do a specific task. For example I have my arc welder set up to do heavy welding 3/16 and above. The mig has been set for 16 to 18 gauge sheetmetal the Oxy/ Acet rig is set up for two tasks. cutting and heating. The Tig is set to do anything up to 1/4"
The carpet is actually a great product. At first I was looking at it as just being a piece to cover the floor but the stuff is really nice and the fit is near perfect. Plus the boss loves the color and the texture. Gotta get back out there and finish the sound proofing material install. Link to where the carpet comes from below.
https://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoC...374&ModelId=88.

Johns 66 04-25-2019 09:47 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8513729)
John, I know the combo rigs will weld plenty good. It some times takes a bit more messing around with them to get em right. I have dedicated Mig, Tig, Oxy/Acet. Arc welders that I have been using for years so its a little easier with individuals that I can set up for each to do a specific task. For example I have my arc welder set up to do heavy welding 3/16 and above. The mig has been set for 16 to 18 gauge sheetmetal the Oxy/ Acet rig is set up for two tasks. cutting and heating. The Tig is set to do anything up to 1/4"
The carpet is actually a great product. At first I was looking at it as just being a piece to cover the floor but the stuff is really nice and the fit is near perfect. Plus the boss loves the color and the texture. Gotta get back out there and finish the sound proofing material install. Link to where the carpet comes from below.
https://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoC...374&ModelId=88.

Is it made by ACC or can you tell? Also did you get the Mass Backing? And lastly what style did you get?

kdad 04-27-2019 04:57 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
It is made by ACC... The 80/20 .loop yes I did the additional backing. as well I have sound deadener installed

Johns 66 04-27-2019 05:31 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8514885)
It is made by ACC... The 80/20 .loop yes I did the additional backing. as well I have sound deadener installed

Great....ACC is about 20 minutes from me so I can save on shipping.....Ill run by their place next week and check them out.

SCOTI 04-29-2019 10:45 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8514885)
It is made by ACC... The 80/20 .loop yes I did the additional backing. as well I have sound deadener installed

It does look nice & appears to fit very well.

kdad 04-30-2019 11:40 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Johns 66 (Post 8514915)
Great....ACC is about 20 minutes from me so I can save on shipping.....Ill run by their place next week and check them out.

John I think your going to find that ACC does not sell direct. In fact they sell through several different distributors. I got mine from Brothers for the carpet. I decided I wanted to use their carpeted kick panels and also floor mats to match. Got them at stock interiors. They are due to arrive this week. BTW I was wrong previously when I said I had the mass backing. sorry bout that but its just the standard backing. I did get the extra padding kit so its pretty nice.
https://www.stockinteriors.com/AutoC...374&ModelId=88. On other cars I have done in the past I went with custom carpet. Its great and the fit and finish is second to none. The price matches it. $$$$

Johns 66 04-30-2019 11:49 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Scott I appreciate the info.....You are probably correct about buying direct but I do know some employees that work for them so I may be able to go that route...Im more interested in seeing the product at this point so that I can ensure the color. Just kinda stinks that shipping is 47.00 for a 20 min ride.

ACC went through a change a few years back when a lot of their management was killed in a plane crash. They seem to be a great company.

Itll be awhile before I get carpet....Still doing the body work so sand sand sand is my motto right now and of course lots of reading on painting. Im still in the process of getting the initial body work done....Once that is done Ill put it all back together and do panel matching and get the gaps as best I can.....day by day.

Still have a few places to fix some interior cab metal but waiting on the welder to arrive.

kdad 05-01-2019 01:45 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
So heres a real quick one.. Fuel gauge nightmare:
So I have a new tank new sending unit and new wiring.
The fuel tank has a couple gallons in it... the gauge reads full?? I am like WTF.

So of course I screwed something up right?

I spend a couple hours last night and most of this morning taking everything apart making jumper wires, checking grounds, making sure everything is good and still when I turn on the key it goes straight to full...

I take the sending unit out and am standing at the back of the truck messing with it when I look through the back window and its working again... I am like WTH now?
https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...psx6vrllnw.jpg

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They put a stop for the arm to fall on when the tank is near empty and yes of course it grounds out and shows full tank..... Dam rocket science I tell you.. needless to say that stop has now been conveniently tweeked out of the way and the arm bent just slightly to keep it from grounding out and now the gauge works perfectly... LOL glad I pulled the wiring harness out and double checked every wire from the starter to the tail lights...

kdad 05-07-2019 10:58 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
So I have been reading all of the horror stories here about the weatherstrip gaskets around the doors and honestly have been concerned that I will end up with a truck you have to slam the doors to close them. Last project car I did was a 1963 Karmann Ghia and yes you have to slam the doors. Sucks but they just don't make many options for that car. Anyway I figured I would try the cheap weatherstrip pieces at Classic parts $25 a pair was pretty reasonable. If they don't work well then I can go the import route and spend the extra cash on those as they get good reviews. I put in the as I like to call them "El Cheapos" Adjusted the striker and to my surprise they fit great. The door does not fall shut by itself but I also do not need to slam the door. And they even seal the door.. Thinking I must have gotten lucky or done something wrong.. LOL. Oh well the seals worked out great and now I am finishing off the carpet with new mats and kick panels to match the "El Cheapo" carpet.
Keep thinking I was going to keep this build simple. https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...pslvzkx8t9.jpg

https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...psygzx4zep.jpg

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kdad 05-07-2019 11:11 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Broke down and bought the bed wood. Went to classic parts again due to the low price as well as shipping costs.

Also got a few pieces of the door trims that were missing when I bought the truck.
I open the box the wood was shipped in and sitting on top with no protection is the new door trims.. OUCH!

All dented and dinged up from the handling of the packages.

https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...pswgmcbar3.jpg

https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...psz52und2v.jpg

Dents you can see through the package.. Opened them up and they were even worse..

The wood had the same matching dents.. LOL

https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...pskodk0agw.jpg

Now I know I opted to purchase the lower grade wood knowing this truck will get a bed that is used on the daily and could end up with motorcycles, bikes and maybe even a motor or transmission back there.

https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...pskodk0agw.jpg

https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...pstq1ghepp.jpg

So here is the good news.. I called Classic parts and with no hesitation they apologized and said no worry we will get the new parts out to you immediately.. Looks like the tracking number says delivery scheduled for tomorrow... All in all the rest of the bed wood looks great so we shall see.

roll_the_dice 05-07-2019 11:31 AM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
I haven't been here in a while...You have done a lot Scott! Everything looks great!

I just can't decide whether to put carpet in or the repop of the rubber floor mat...hmmm

SCOTI 05-07-2019 01:03 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kdad (Post 8521182)
So I have been reading all of the horror stories here about the weatherstrip gaskets around the doors and honestly have been concerned that I will end up with a truck you have to slam the doors to close them. Last project car I did was a 1963 Karmann Ghia and yes you have to slam the doors. Sucks but they just don't make many options for that car. Anyway I figured I would try the cheap weatherstrip pieces at Classic parts $25 a pair was pretty reasonable. If they don't work well then I can go the import route and spend the extra cash on those as they get good reviews. I put in the as I like to call them "El Cheapos" Adjusted the striker and to my surprise they fit great. The door does not fall shut by itself but I also do not need to slam the door. And they even seal the door.. Thinking I must have gotten lucky or done something wrong.. LOL. Oh well the seals worked out great and now I am finishing off the carpet with new mats and kick panels to match the "El Cheapo" carpet.
Keep thinking I was going to keep this build simple.

https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...psxkccfxtt.jpg

https://i175.photobucket.com/albums/...psllrhkjfl.jpg

What color was the carpet (just to be sure)? Sure looks like it would be a decent match to my 64's interior color (which is not OE).

Johns 66 05-07-2019 04:10 PM

Re: 1966 C-10 build
 
Scott the carpet looks really good. I got some samples from the link you sent me and they look really good as well. I got 4 samples from black to silver...now to decide..lol.

Classic Parts does a really good job about replacing things..I had a couple of things I ordered that were toast when I got them...called and just like you they sent replacements out quickly.

As far as the door weatherstripping I purchased mine from Precision
https://www.prp.com/product/detail/352505
these are the push on type which I like. I tried it on the passenger side and they worked pretty good....a lil snug but not real tight...may be an option for you if you don't like the ones you got.

BTW what are you doing for speakers?


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