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originalJD · 11-29-2009, 02:54 AM

I have never started a build thread here. I guess one day I will get to posting one. I have tons of pics. Anyway, I was just looking at some pics of when I bought thae ol beater. I now drive my truck every day. She ain't the prettiest thing on the road nor the fastest. But I love my ol truck to death. I bought it for $150 all original and even had the original 327. I now run a 292 out of a 66 3/4 ton I started with. I don't have a garage. I do all my work out in the elements. In a dirt, mud, gravel, driveway, and my porch.

markeb01 · 11-29-2009, 03:15 AM

Nice progress. It's even tougher when you have to work in the elements.

When I did my front suspension swap it was never warmer than 18 degrees, and took me a month because I could only remain functional in the cold for a few minutes at a time.

816allen · 11-29-2009, 03:40 AM

Dam man thats a sweet truck its come along way!
Lookin good

*LILRED66* · 11-29-2009, 06:30 AM

You will cherish the memories of working on your truck for the rest of your life. You are pumping another 40+ years of life back into it. Good job and thanks for sharing.

DaddyMack · 11-29-2009, 04:54 PM

I tell ya.. love the before and afters... looks great!

kiknrocks · 11-30-2009, 02:54 AM

very nice truck i like your progress .

originalJD · 11-30-2009, 03:51 AM

Thanks guys. My goal this year was to get it to where it was a reliable daily driver. I acomplished this goal this year and now setting a new goal for the next year during the warmer months. Although I do really like the idea of running a 292. It 's just not enough. So I'm building a sbc for it. And switching from 2spd to 3spd auto. Then paint.

11-29-2009, 02:54 AM	#1
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	My 66 then and now. WOW! I have never started a build thread here. I guess one day I will get to posting one. I have tons of pics. Anyway, I was just looking at some pics of when I bought thae ol beater. I now drive my truck every day. She ain't the prettiest thing on the road nor the fastest. But I love my ol truck to death. I bought it for $150 all original and even had the original 327. I now run a 292 out of a 66 3/4 ton I started with. I don't have a garage. I do all my work out in the elements. In a dirt, mud, gravel, driveway, and my porch. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

11-29-2009, 03:15 AM	#2
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: My 66 then and now. WOW! Nice progress. It's even tougher when you have to work in the elements. When I did my front suspension swap it was never warmer than 18 degrees, and took me a month because I could only remain functional in the cold for a few minutes at a time.

11-29-2009, 03:40 AM	#3
816allen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas City,MO Posts: 323	Re: My 66 then and now. WOW! Dam man thats a sweet truck its come along way! Lookin good __________________ 96 Burban Sold 99 Z71 Sold 65 C10 Sold 72 C10 Sold 87 Short Bed Lowered Daily Driver http://s623.photobucket.com/albums/tt314/sswagon/ http://www.chevygmcofkc.org/forums/forum.php

11-29-2009, 06:30 AM	#4
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: My 66 then and now. WOW! You will cherish the memories of working on your truck for the rest of your life. You are pumping another 40+ years of life back into it. Good job and thanks for sharing. Last edited by LILRED66; 11-30-2009 at 05:09 AM.

11-29-2009, 04:54 PM	#5
DaddyMack Wide Eyed User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 261	Re: My 66 then and now. WOW! I tell ya.. love the before and afters... looks great! __________________ 1962 Chevy P/U SB Fleetside 350/350 2.5/5 static drop My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294723 Final (as final can be ) Pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393441

11-30-2009, 02:54 AM	#6
kiknrocks 65 Chevy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: LODI Ca Posts: 144	Re: My 66 then and now. WOW! very nice truck i like your progress .

11-30-2009, 03:51 AM	#7
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: My 66 then and now. WOW! Thanks guys. My goal this year was to get it to where it was a reliable daily driver. I acomplished this goal this year and now setting a new goal for the next year during the warmer months. Although I do really like the idea of running a 292. It 's just not enough. So I'm building a sbc for it. And switching from 2spd to 3spd auto. Then paint. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all



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