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jjaction1 · 11-13-2009, 12:28 AM

Well, here goes! I thought I would start a build thread so that my Dad can monitor the progress of me tearing apart his Dad's 1966 Chevy C10. This seemed like a good way to keep him updated along with all of you. So the background is my Grandfather purchased this truck in 1971 in Phenix City AL for $1000.00. He left it to my Dad when he passed away in 1975 and he has just passed it on to me in 2009.

Here is the first picture I have with me and the truck

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Here is me in the lower left with my sister and cousins after the first new paint job
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Here it is with a heavy load
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After the second "new" paint job
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First one with my son in the truck

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Here she's covered with all that Washington snow
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Finally, she made it to Texas

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jjaction1 · 11-13-2009, 12:41 AM

Under the hood
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In the cab
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Another one
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Took the seat out to do a little cleaning
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Had to remove the tar
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Got the seat reupholstered

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jjaction1 · 11-13-2009, 12:48 AM

Of course my Dad and I had to test out the new seat!
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Here we are installing the seat:
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Seat installed along with new seatbelts from seatbeltpros.com:
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Dad is the first to test it out of course:
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I took the kids for a ride in it with seatbelts for the first time, made momma happy:
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jjaction1 · 11-13-2009, 12:54 AM

The tear down begins...
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The original wood kept under a solid piece of steel all these years
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Another one of the bed
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Cutting the welds
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Dad said "just throw some varnish on it"

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jjaction1 · 11-13-2009, 01:02 AM

Ruh-Roh Rooby!
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All the wood out of the bed
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Another one
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Off with the bed for some cleaning
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Power washing 40+ years of who knows what!
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You want some of this?
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jjaction1 · 11-13-2009, 01:07 AM

Getting the frame all cleaned up for some POR 15
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Joemomma1 · 11-13-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jjaction1

Took the kids for a spin for the first time with seat belts

So Im sure they know that the dash is all steel and what it must feel like right?

4dranch · 11-13-2009, 08:28 AM

Very cool history on your rig..

Nice progress as well. Also welcome from West Tn.

*lakeroadster* · 11-13-2009, 08:41 AM

You are blessed to be rebuilding a truck with all those family memories. Thanks for sharing and welcome!

markeb01 · 11-13-2009, 12:41 AM

Way cool. Thanks for posting. I love seeing a truck with family history, and to still be in such nice condition. And welcome from the Northwest.

likaroc13 · 11-13-2009, 12:53 AM

awesome...looks like a great foundation to start with...and I agree with Markeb01 about it being very cool to have one with family history...good luck with it

Frizzle Fry · 11-13-2009, 03:37 PM

Looking good. Very cool to have your Dad there too.

ol Curt · 11-13-2009, 05:43 PM

Glad to see someone else keeping on in their family.

**DPowers** · 11-13-2009, 07:50 PM

Welcome from East TN. LOVE IT.

protrash64 · 11-13-2009, 08:56 PM

from AZ. Cool truck and killer old school pics.

jjaction1 · 11-17-2009, 03:32 PM

Thanks everyone for all the kind words!

I did get a little bit more accomplished today, I got the front clip off. She's looking more naked every day!

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jjaction1 · 11-17-2009, 03:41 PM

The worst part of removing the front clip was definitely those 2 radiator bolts!

Also the aft part of the driver's side fender was welded due to rust the last time it was painted. That wasn't so much fun either.

Driver's side
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Passengers side
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*LILRED66* · 11-17-2009, 03:53 PM

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. The first picture of you running toward the truck is awesome, because my only son is about that age right now. Great story and surely many great memories for you and your family.

Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

aggie91 · 11-17-2009, 06:26 PM

Welcome to the board. I love the old pics and the history too.

Keep the progress coming...

jjaction1 · 03-18-2010, 08:28 PM

Time to get this thread updated, sorry but life happens!

Here are a few shots of my son removing the exhaust, he was so proud of himself. He removed the entire exhaust from the manifold to the tailpipe all by himself.

Check out his concentration:

jjaction1 · 03-18-2010, 08:31 PM

Dad said it made a loud squeal when he used the heater, could this have contributed to the squeal?

jjaction1 · 03-18-2010, 08:38 PM

Pulling the engine / tranny photos:

**aerotruk63** · 03-18-2010, 08:40 PM

I would say the squeal comes from what lives below!

bubba327 · 03-19-2010, 10:18 PM

Just found this thread and welcome from Idaho!!
Good to see the family history include a great truck.. I bet you are glad that bad green paint went away!! Always let the kids help --they will remember just like you did.

jason65 · 03-20-2010, 10:30 AM

Looks like ya'll are doing a great job so far, keep up the good work. It's looking good.

11-13-2009, 12:28 AM	#1
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Action's project - 1966 C10 Well, here goes! I thought I would start a build thread so that my Dad can monitor the progress of me tearing apart his Dad's 1966 Chevy C10. This seemed like a good way to keep him updated along with all of you. So the background is my Grandfather purchased this truck in 1971 in Phenix City AL for $1000.00. He left it to my Dad when he passed away in 1975 and he has just passed it on to me in 2009. Here is the first picture I have with me and the truck "" Here is me in the lower left with my sister and cousins after the first new paint job "" Here it is with a heavy load "" After the second "new" paint job "" First one with my son in the truck "" Here she's covered with all that Washington snow "" Finally, she made it to Texas ""

11-13-2009, 12:41 AM	#2
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Under the hood "" In the cab "" Another one "" Took the seat out to do a little cleaning "" Had to remove the tar "" Got the seat reupholstered "" Last edited by jjaction1; 11-17-2009 at 07:03 PM.

11-13-2009, 12:48 AM	#3
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Of course my Dad and I had to test out the new seat! "" "" Here we are installing the seat: "" Seat installed along with new seatbelts from seatbeltpros.com: "" Dad is the first to test it out of course: "" I took the kids for a ride in it with seatbelts for the first time, made momma happy: "" Last edited by jjaction1; 11-18-2009 at 10:48 AM.

11-13-2009, 12:54 AM	#4
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 The tear down begins... "" The original wood kept under a solid piece of steel all these years "" Another one of the bed "" Cutting the welds "" Dad said "just throw some varnish on it" ""

11-13-2009, 01:02 AM	#5
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Ruh-Roh Rooby! "" All the wood out of the bed "" Another one "" Off with the bed for some cleaning "" Power washing 40+ years of who knows what! "" You want some of this? ""

11-13-2009, 01:07 AM	#6
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Getting the frame all cleaned up for some POR 15 "" "" "" ""

11-13-2009, 08:28 AM	#8
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Very cool history on your rig.. Nice progress as well. Also welcome from West Tn. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

11-13-2009, 08:41 AM	#9
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 You are blessed to be rebuilding a truck with all those family memories. Thanks for sharing and welcome!

11-13-2009, 12:41 AM	#10
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Way cool. Thanks for posting. I love seeing a truck with family history, and to still be in such nice condition. And welcome from the Northwest.

11-13-2009, 12:53 AM	#11
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 awesome...looks like a great foundation to start with...and I agree with Markeb01 about it being very cool to have one with family history...good luck with it

11-13-2009, 03:37 PM	#12
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Looking good. Very cool to have your Dad there too.

11-13-2009, 05:43 PM	#13
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Glad to see someone else keeping on in their family. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Longbed I'm Bob....ol Curt was my Grandpa The truck was his and he sure as heck wouldn't understand why I took a perfectly good truck and tore it down!

11-13-2009, 07:50 PM	#14
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Welcome from East TN. LOVE IT.

11-13-2009, 08:56 PM	#15
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 from AZ. Cool truck and killer old school pics. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-17-2009, 03:32 PM	#16
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Thanks everyone for all the kind words! I did get a little bit more accomplished today, I got the front clip off. She's looking more naked every day! "" "" "" "" __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/



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11-17-2009, 03:41 PM	#17
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 The worst part of removing the front clip was definitely those 2 radiator bolts! Also the aft part of the driver's side fender was welded due to rust the last time it was painted. That wasn't so much fun either. Driver's side "" "" Passengers side "" "" "" "" "" __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

11-17-2009, 03:53 PM	#18
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS. The first picture of you running toward the truck is awesome, because my only son is about that age right now. Great story and surely many great memories for you and your family. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

11-17-2009, 06:26 PM	#19
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Welcome to the board. I love the old pics and the history too. Keep the progress coming... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-18-2010, 08:28 PM	#20
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Time to get this thread updated, sorry but life happens! Here are a few shots of my son removing the exhaust, he was so proud of himself. He removed the entire exhaust from the manifold to the tailpipe all by himself. Check out his concentration: __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

03-18-2010, 08:31 PM	#21
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Dad said it made a loud squeal when he used the heater, could this have contributed to the squeal? __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/

03-18-2010, 08:38 PM	#22
jjaction1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 32	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Pulling the engine / tranny photos: __________________ JEFF My 1966 C10 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=371688 For all you picture lovers: http://s653.photobucket.com/albums/uu256/jjaction1/ Last edited by jjaction1; 03-18-2010 at 08:39 PM.

03-18-2010, 08:40 PM	#23
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 I would say the squeal comes from what lives below! __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 03-18-2010 at 08:52 PM.

03-19-2010, 10:18 PM	#24
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Just found this thread and welcome from Idaho!! Good to see the family history include a great truck.. I bet you are glad that bad green paint went away!! Always let the kids help --they will remember just like you did. __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

03-20-2010, 10:30 AM	#25
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Action's project - 1966 C10 Looks like ya'll are doing a great job so far, keep up the good work. It's looking good.

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