Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

davidh · 01-06-2009, 03:00 PM

well I went to the car wash before unloading the pickup off the trailer. Armed with a scotch guard, comet, and fabuloso mix. The results are night and day. Truck looks blue now.! Here's the before and after. I've got to where I always do this before unloading non runners. what do you thinK?

davidh · 01-06-2009, 03:52 PM

a few more before and after

MacAttack · 01-06-2009, 04:04 PM

Bet it's a couple of pounds lighter now.

davidh · 01-06-2009, 04:08 PM

It looks like I will convert it to a long stepper. The bed is trashed, panels, bedsides etc. I found this 64 with a nice long wide bed on it and bought the truck for it.

davidh · 01-06-2009, 07:50 PM

I mean long narrow bed conversion. oops

TimE · 01-06-2009, 09:00 PM

Looks like a real good truck especially after you cleaned it up. Good score on the parts truck too. Keep us posted on your progress.

Old School Kid · 01-06-2009, 09:11 PM

Love those long steps.... I like how the blue matches your trailer perfectlly

Good luck with everything I'll be watching your build....

mnky30 · 01-06-2009, 09:49 PM

looks great after that bath, did you wash the inside out also. cant wait to see your build.

davidh · 01-06-2009, 11:20 PM

yeah I washed the inside in and out too. Both these trucks were actually in the flood here a few years back. I havent messed with motor yet. Im going to drain the oil soak the cylinders. see if it will turn over. I have another 250 6 I can put in her if this one is bad. My goal is a work truck with a cheapie paint job for a $1000 budget. . I have a seat from a 2000 F250 I'll probably use, 2 new bias tires already

**ChiefRocka** · 01-06-2009, 11:23 PM

Looks good man...nice patina on it.

I like the long stepper too...think it'll look perfect.

davidh · 01-06-2009, 11:23 PM

The origianal spare was under the bed and this stepper has no spare tire mount so that worked out.

davidh · 01-06-2009, 11:38 PM

Im trying to be budget friendly. so far less than $300 in all.

01-06-2009, 03:00 PM	#1
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash well I went to the car wash before unloading the pickup off the trailer. Armed with a scotch guard, comet, and fabuloso mix. The results are night and day. Truck looks blue now.! Here's the before and after. I've got to where I always do this before unloading non runners. what do you thinK? Attached Images __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

01-06-2009, 03:52 PM	#2
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash a few more before and after Attached Images __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

01-06-2009, 04:04 PM	#3
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash Bet it's a couple of pounds lighter now. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

01-06-2009, 04:08 PM	#4
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash It looks like I will convert it to a long stepper. The bed is trashed, panels, bedsides etc. I found this 64 with a nice long wide bed on it and bought the truck for it. Attached Images __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

01-06-2009, 07:50 PM	#5
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash I mean long narrow bed conversion. oops __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

01-06-2009, 09:00 PM	#6
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash Looks like a real good truck especially after you cleaned it up. Good score on the parts truck too. Keep us posted on your progress.

01-06-2009, 09:11 PM	#7
Old School Kid Rottenwood Garage Member..Yes! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 174	Re: Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash Love those long steps.... I like how the blue matches your trailer perfectlly Good luck with everything I'll be watching your build.... __________________ When interests become diversified, not all can be Barrett Jackson. Budgets and Accountants get in the way. My 65 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317013 My 51 (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...80#post3551880 Racetruck III (SOLD) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...72#post4254972 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! Gone to dark side for a while...1966 F100 in the stable

01-06-2009, 09:49 PM	#8
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash looks great after that bath, did you wash the inside out also. cant wait to see your build. __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

01-06-2009, 11:20 PM	#9
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash yeah I washed the inside in and out too. Both these trucks were actually in the flood here a few years back. I havent messed with motor yet. Im going to drain the oil soak the cylinders. see if it will turn over. I have another 250 6 I can put in her if this one is bad. My goal is a work truck with a cheapie paint job for a $1000 budget. . I have a seat from a 2000 F250 I'll probably use, 2 new bias tires already __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

01-06-2009, 11:23 PM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash Looks good man...nice patina on it. I like the long stepper too...think it'll look perfect. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-06-2009, 11:38 PM	#12
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Got my 66 home today part 2 after the wash Im trying to be budget friendly. so far less than $300 in all. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.



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