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rcnutt · 09-09-2010, 07:40 PM

Hi all, just picked up a good project for my 14 yr old and myself to work on together(just started freshman auto shop). this is my first 60-66 chevy(had a 56 and 58 in my teens-twentys) and found your site .Glad this is here ,it's loaded with great info. the truck is a 66 swb with a nice running sbc and some lowering coils front and rear. the fronts are cut(too cut) but the po gave me a set of 3" ccp coils. The back has 5" ccp coils and I'm going to go drop spindles in the front soon. thanks and look forward to spending lots of time here.........

**aerotruk63** · 09-09-2010, 07:49 PM

Always helps to include pictures, we like lot's of pictures here!

**DPowers** · 09-09-2010, 07:50 PM

Welcome to the site- nothing better than working on it together.

63 & 64 Bowties · 09-09-2010, 08:02 PM

Welcome to the forum. You've come to the right place. Always nice to have another 60-66 guy here.

glendale · 09-09-2010, 08:04 PM

welcome from orangevale also.how about some pics? where you at in ov?

rcnutt · 09-09-2010, 08:05 PM

markeb01 · 09-09-2010, 08:12 PM

Welcome to the site from the Inland Northwest. Nothing better than dad/kid bonding, it can last a lifetime. I like your truck, especially the wheels/bullet hubs, steering wheel and peep mirror, all nice additions.

rcnutt · 09-09-2010, 08:13 PM

rcnutt · 09-09-2010, 08:15 PM

Off main and oak. we're wanting to start the body work but having to much fun driving her....maybe have to wait for winter on the body

glendale · 09-09-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rcnutt

Off main and oak. we're wanting to start the body work but having to much fun driving her....maybe have to wait for winter on the body

yea its hard to take it off the road.sweet i am off of greenback and pecan basically. you will have to cruise by sometime.

**Captainfab** · 09-09-2010, 11:51 PM

Welcome to the forum

Looks like a nice truck to work with....appears that someone put some money into the engine too. Does it run as good as it looks?

A father, son project is an awesome thing to do together. I started that with my son and we still work on projects together....and he's almost 30 now.

rcnutt · 09-10-2010, 12:22 AM

She runs real good. I got the build sheet and reciepts for the engine, alum. heads, bal-blue printed, the whole bit. The reciept I got is made out to hotrod magazine in so-cal. I'm not sure but I think it was built for a project car and then sold after the story-project was finished. I wish I knew more but atleast I got the build sheet , cam sheet and bal-print stuff.I think it is low mile as well.....still has that "new engine" smell

......and she's got a fresh built 12 bolt with a GM posi(also fresh rebuilt)....down side.....still has the 3 speed, but looking for a m21 or so

**Captainfab** · 09-10-2010, 12:26 AM

Hmmm interesting. I don't read Hot Rod any more, so I wouldn't have seen it. Might be worth a search.

rcnutt · 09-10-2010, 12:38 AM

I know it's been a couple years.The orig buyer was putting it in a 69 nova and went BB instead.The po of my truck bought it from him and my truck has sat around for 9 or so months before I picked her up......thats the story I got anyway

Ornery37 · 09-10-2010, 12:56 AM

Welcome! You have come to the right place.

narx66gmc · 09-10-2010, 02:13 AM

i like the silver on the bottom. thats a great project for a father-son. my dad and i put together my grandpas 66 when i was 14 too. great two year project. yours looks to be in way better shape than mine was.

fryer1979 · 09-10-2010, 03:47 AM

Welcome to the site from high up in the Nor-Cal sticks. Looks like a really good start you've got for your project. Glad to see another father/son effort, sure makes the hobby a lot more enjoyable.

robby5323 · 09-11-2010, 09:07 AM

Hey rcnutt... Can you tell me the tire sizes front and rear...?

likaroc13 · 09-11-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by robby5323

Hey rcnutt... Can you tell me the tire sizes front and rear...?

ditto....cool looking truck to start with...welcome aboard & good luck

Rich 5150 69 · 09-11-2010, 10:40 AM

Welcome aboard, you`ve got a great start, glad to see another local here...

NCD1966 · 09-11-2010, 10:47 AM

welcome, nice truck! I like the big white walls in the rear

**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-11-2010, 10:54 AM

Cool... Looks like a nice truck.

**Corts60** · 09-11-2010, 11:05 AM

Welcome aboard! That truck looks like it is already off to a great start! Also, I grew up in Folsom/Orangevale and where you live is where I drove my 73 Chevy 3/4 ton when I first got my license. I would always rip and down the neighborhoods around there, just too excited that I was legal.

rcnutt · 09-11-2010, 11:26 AM

285/70/15's stretched on to 10x15, it's a little goofy but they clear, going with 60's next.The front's are 235/75/15 and are hancook ww, the backs are ww rings on bfg t/a's
Thanks for all the warm welcomes, looks like lots of norcal folk on here
Astoria is a very cool town, we used to live in Cathlamet Wa, just across the river and about halfway to longview

**Corts60** · 09-11-2010, 11:45 AM

HA! I used to pull into Cathlamet on a buoy tender I was on. We would walk straight into the River Rat Tap and have us a drink. Good times.

09-09-2010, 07:40 PM	#1
rcnutt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA. Posts: 131	The new guy....first post Hi all, just picked up a good project for my 14 yr old and myself to work on together(just started freshman auto shop). this is my first 60-66 chevy(had a 56 and 58 in my teens-twentys) and found your site .Glad this is here ,it's loaded with great info. the truck is a 66 swb with a nice running sbc and some lowering coils front and rear. the fronts are cut(too cut) but the po gave me a set of 3" ccp coils. The back has 5" ccp coils and I'm going to go drop spindles in the front soon. thanks and look forward to spending lots of time here.........

09-09-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
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09-09-2010, 08:04 PM	#5
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: The new guy....first post welcome from orangevale also.how about some pics? where you at in ov?

09-09-2010, 08:05 PM	#6
rcnutt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA. Posts: 131	Re: The new guy....first post

09-09-2010, 08:12 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: The new guy....first post Welcome to the site from the Inland Northwest. Nothing better than dad/kid bonding, it can last a lifetime. I like your truck, especially the wheels/bullet hubs, steering wheel and peep mirror, all nice additions.

09-09-2010, 08:13 PM	#8
rcnutt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA. Posts: 131	Re: The new guy....first post

09-09-2010, 08:15 PM	#9
rcnutt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA. Posts: 131	Re: The new guy....first post Off main and oak. we're wanting to start the body work but having to much fun driving her....maybe have to wait for winter on the body

09-09-2010, 11:51 PM	#11
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: The new guy....first post Welcome to the forum Looks like a nice truck to work with....appears that someone put some money into the engine too. Does it run as good as it looks? A father, son project is an awesome thing to do together. I started that with my son and we still work on projects together....and he's almost 30 now. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-10-2010, 12:22 AM	#12
rcnutt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA. Posts: 131	Re: The new guy....first post She runs real good. I got the build sheet and reciepts for the engine, alum. heads, bal-blue printed, the whole bit. The reciept I got is made out to hotrod magazine in so-cal. I'm not sure but I think it was built for a project car and then sold after the story-project was finished. I wish I knew more but atleast I got the build sheet , cam sheet and bal-print stuff.I think it is low mile as well.....still has that "new engine" smell......and she's got a fresh built 12 bolt with a GM posi(also fresh rebuilt)....down side.....still has the 3 speed, but looking for a m21 or so Last edited by rcnutt; 09-10-2010 at 12:26 AM.

09-10-2010, 12:26 AM	#13
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: The new guy....first post Hmmm interesting. I don't read Hot Rod any more, so I wouldn't have seen it. Might be worth a search. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-10-2010, 12:38 AM	#14
rcnutt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA. Posts: 131	Re: The new guy....first post I know it's been a couple years.The orig buyer was putting it in a 69 nova and went BB instead.The po of my truck bought it from him and my truck has sat around for 9 or so months before I picked her up......thats the story I got anyway

09-10-2010, 12:56 AM	#15
Ornery37 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 91	Re: The new guy....first post Welcome! You have come to the right place. __________________ 1964 long fleet bed large rear window (project)(sold) 1965 chevy short fleet large rear window bagged (project)(thinking crew cab) 1965 chevy short fleet (driver/worktruck) 1937 chevy fenderless pu (use to be daily driver) 1983 MB turbo diesel (daily)

09-10-2010, 02:13 AM	#16
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: The new guy....first post i like the silver on the bottom. thats a great project for a father-son. my dad and i put together my grandpas 66 when i was 14 too. great two year project. yours looks to be in way better shape than mine was.



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09-10-2010, 03:47 AM	#17
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: The new guy....first post Welcome to the site from high up in the Nor-Cal sticks. Looks like a really good start you've got for your project. Glad to see another father/son effort, sure makes the hobby a lot more enjoyable.

09-11-2010, 09:07 AM	#18
robby5323 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 67	Re: The new guy....first post Hey rcnutt... Can you tell me the tire sizes front and rear...?

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09-11-2010, 11:05 AM	#23
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: The new guy....first post Welcome aboard! That truck looks like it is already off to a great start! Also, I grew up in Folsom/Orangevale and where you live is where I drove my 73 Chevy 3/4 ton when I first got my license. I would always rip and down the neighborhoods around there, just too excited that I was legal. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

09-11-2010, 11:26 AM	#24
rcnutt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA. Posts: 131	Re: The new guy....first post 285/70/15's stretched on to 10x15, it's a little goofy but they clear, going with 60's next.The front's are 235/75/15 and are hancook ww, the backs are ww rings on bfg t/a's Thanks for all the warm welcomes, looks like lots of norcal folk on here Astoria is a very cool town, we used to live in Cathlamet Wa, just across the river and about halfway to longview Last edited by rcnutt; 09-11-2010 at 11:29 AM.

09-11-2010, 11:45 AM	#25
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: The new guy....first post HA! I used to pull into Cathlamet on a buoy tender I was on. We would walk straight into the River Rat Tap and have us a drink. Good times. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

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