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Billys68SS · 03-28-2014, 11:37 PM

This is a 1966 C10 we picked up today for cheap!

We didn't take the bed. Didn't have any need for it!
When we got it home!

Was last registered in 1989. It actually runs! Needs a carb rebuild... Doing that tomorrow!

rusty76 · 03-29-2014, 07:55 AM

Cool truck. What's the plans for it?

Billys68SS · 03-29-2014, 08:10 AM

Pretty much gonna leave it like it is... Add a flat bed and rebuild the carb and some wheels and tires.

Billys68SS · 03-29-2014, 05:00 PM

Laying out the flat bed!

TJ's Chevy · 03-29-2014, 07:23 PM

Cool! I like that flatbed!!! I'm in for the ride! Looks like its gonna be one good build!

kerber63 · 03-29-2014, 07:33 PM

The work on the bed looks great, keep it up!

Billys68SS · 03-29-2014, 08:44 PM

We made a few changes... Will post some more pics tomorrow. Working on getting all the boards stained right now.

Billys68SS · 03-30-2014, 09:58 PM

Tore the carburetor down last night and soaked it overnight in carb cleaner dip can. Rebuilt it today and got it on and running. It will now idle. Still need a little fine tuning, but it runs nicely!
Started staining the bed wood last night. Finished it up early this morning. We chose a color from Rustoleum called Cabernet!

Now bed is finished!

Goal for this weekend met!

Billys68SS · 03-31-2014, 11:01 PM

Did a little more work today. Found out that the left rear wheel was missing the drum and the wheel cylinder and hardware were trashed. Also found out that the rear gears are shot. Good thing is I have another rear that is going to get swapped in. Got the old one out before I ran out of daylight. Also found out today that the fuel tank is full of crap. Looks like gas has been in there for 25 years since it was last on the road. This aught to be fun!
Here's a couple pics of the completed bed. Took before dark. Still need to do poly!

1963c-10 · 04-01-2014, 08:23 AM

Nice job on the bed.

Billys68SS · 04-01-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice job on the bed.

Thanks! We took way too long on it, with many changes in between and still a little bit of modifying all the way up to the end! But we are both very happy with how it turned out.

TJ's Chevy · 04-01-2014, 11:24 AM

Very good job on the bed! I like the color stain you used!

Billys68SS · 04-01-2014, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Very good job on the bed! I like the color stain you used!

Yeah, surprisingly we both like the color as well. I was afraid it would turn out purple, but I think it will be ok. We will see what happens once the poly goes on.

1963c-10 · 04-01-2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Billys68SS

Thanks! We took way too long on it, with many changes in between and still a little bit of modifying all the way up to the end! But we are both very happy with how it turned out.

That's ok, your getting the quality and fit of want you want in the long run. Looks like the time was worth the wait!!

Too bad your not just a little closer to NC...I have a stack of those drums 3 feet high.

Billys68SS · 04-01-2014, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Too bad your not just a little closer to NC...I have a stack of those drums 3 feet high.

I'm not really that far from Fayetteville. I'm right on the line near Charlotte!

Billys68SS · 04-03-2014, 07:38 AM

I screwed up and moved pictures around in my photobucket account. I will repost all the pics ASAP.

Billys68SS · 04-03-2014, 08:26 AM

That should have all of them back in here... Now on to last nights progress!

Billys68SS · 04-03-2014, 08:34 AM

Rot in the rockers. Typical for these trucks.

Right side...

Everything cut out on the left side and cleaned up.

New piece I made to repair this area...

Trimmed down to fit the cut out area and tacked it place...

Billys68SS · 04-05-2014, 10:26 AM

Last nights progress. We got all new wheel cylinders and brake hoses installed, brakes bled out. Sitting on her new shoes!

Billys68SS · 04-26-2014, 11:53 PM

Building a filler piece for the left side.

Welded in

Right side rocker damage cut out

Right side repair piece welded in

More repair on right side

Billys68SS · 04-26-2014, 11:55 PM

All tuned up! New hoses and belt. Looking good!

Billys68SS · 04-26-2014, 11:56 PM

In the process of trying to clean out the fuel tank... I think it's a lost cause and we need to just buy a new tank.
This is the nasty mess that is coming out of the tank! 25 year old gas is pretty disgusting!

Billys68SS · 04-26-2014, 11:59 PM

Met up with the guys from the Upstate SC GM Truck Club this afternoon for our monthly meet and greet... Lots of cool trucks and nice people. Got me a sticker and couldn't wait to get it on the truck!

1963c-10 · 04-28-2014, 10:58 AM

Looks like progress has been going good!!

Billys68SS · 04-28-2014, 11:09 AM

Thanks... It has slowed down a lot due to time and funding. We are getting a new fuel tank this week and I'm ordering weatherstrip and window gaskets this week as well. Plan to have it ready for a local car show by Saturday. Hopefully get some folks interested.

03-28-2014, 11:37 PM	#1
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	66 ReinCARnation This is a 1966 C10 we picked up today for cheap! We didn't take the bed. Didn't have any need for it! When we got it home! Was last registered in 1989. It actually runs! Needs a carb rebuild... Doing that tomorrow! __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

03-29-2014, 07:55 AM	#2
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Cool truck. What's the plans for it? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

03-29-2014, 08:10 AM	#3
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Pretty much gonna leave it like it is... Add a flat bed and rebuild the carb and some wheels and tires. __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

03-29-2014, 05:00 PM	#4
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Laying out the flat bed! __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

03-29-2014, 07:23 PM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Cool! I like that flatbed!!! I'm in for the ride! Looks like its gonna be one good build! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

03-29-2014, 07:33 PM	#6
kerber63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 281	Re: 66 ReinCARnation The work on the bed looks great, keep it up! __________________ 1963 C10 short-wide Turbocharged 454, T56, 4.11 posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605408 1963 C10 suburban Unknown, unknown, 3.73 open http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622037

03-29-2014, 08:44 PM	#7
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation We made a few changes... Will post some more pics tomorrow. Working on getting all the boards stained right now. __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

03-30-2014, 09:58 PM	#8
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Tore the carburetor down last night and soaked it overnight in carb cleaner dip can. Rebuilt it today and got it on and running. It will now idle. Still need a little fine tuning, but it runs nicely! Started staining the bed wood last night. Finished it up early this morning. We chose a color from Rustoleum called Cabernet! Now bed is finished! Goal for this weekend met! __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

03-31-2014, 11:01 PM	#9
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Did a little more work today. Found out that the left rear wheel was missing the drum and the wheel cylinder and hardware were trashed. Also found out that the rear gears are shot. Good thing is I have another rear that is going to get swapped in. Got the old one out before I ran out of daylight. Also found out today that the fuel tank is full of crap. Looks like gas has been in there for 25 years since it was last on the road. This aught to be fun! Here's a couple pics of the completed bed. Took before dark. Still need to do poly! __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

04-01-2014, 08:23 AM	#10
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Nice job on the bed. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-01-2014, 11:24 AM	#12
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Very good job on the bed! I like the color stain you used! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

04-03-2014, 07:38 AM	#16
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation I screwed up and moved pictures around in my photobucket account. I will repost all the pics ASAP. __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

04-03-2014, 08:26 AM	#17
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation That should have all of them back in here... Now on to last nights progress! __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

04-03-2014, 08:34 AM	#18
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Rot in the rockers. Typical for these trucks. Right side... Everything cut out on the left side and cleaned up. New piece I made to repair this area... Trimmed down to fit the cut out area and tacked it place... __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

04-05-2014, 10:26 AM	#19
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Last nights progress. We got all new wheel cylinders and brake hoses installed, brakes bled out. Sitting on her new shoes! __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe



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04-26-2014, 11:53 PM	#20
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Building a filler piece for the left side. Welded in Right side rocker damage cut out Right side repair piece welded in More repair on right side __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

04-26-2014, 11:55 PM	#21
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation All tuned up! New hoses and belt. Looking good! __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

04-26-2014, 11:56 PM	#22
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation In the process of trying to clean out the fuel tank... I think it's a lost cause and we need to just buy a new tank. This is the nasty mess that is coming out of the tank! 25 year old gas is pretty disgusting! __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe Last edited by Billys68SS; 04-27-2014 at 12:02 AM.

04-26-2014, 11:59 PM	#23
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Met up with the guys from the Upstate SC GM Truck Club this afternoon for our monthly meet and greet... Lots of cool trucks and nice people. Got me a sticker and couldn't wait to get it on the truck! __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

04-28-2014, 10:58 AM	#24
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Looks like progress has been going good!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-28-2014, 11:09 AM	#25
Billys68SS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 188	Re: 66 ReinCARnation Thanks... It has slowed down a lot due to time and funding. We are getting a new fuel tank this week and I'm ordering weatherstrip and window gaskets this week as well. Plan to have it ready for a local car show by Saturday. Hopefully get some folks interested. __________________ 1949 GMC PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608120 1966 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...06#post6601806 1966 C10 SB Custom Cab, Fleetside, BBW. 1968 Chevelle SS 396 1937 Chevrolet Coupe

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