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Slmd92DIME · 12-06-2007, 10:58 AM

Looks good buddy... I was wondering where you bought your patch panel for your fender from? 80 for a parts truck that must be nice

Slmd92DIME · 12-06-2007, 10:59 AM

Also I noticed that your cab has the same 4 holes behind the door on the cab as mine does.. Do you know what was mounted there at one time?

David Flores · 12-08-2007, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joedoh

looks great!

what are you in school for? I have my last class ever tonight, no more pencils no more books.

Lucky you, I should have my BA is business in a year or so.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

Looks good buddy... I was wondering where you bought your patch panel for your fender from? 80 for a parts truck that must be nice

LMC I believe. They actually lined up great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

Also I noticed that your cab has the same 4 holes behind the door on the cab as mine does.. Do you know what was mounted there at one time?

Side trim.

David Flores · 12-08-2007, 03:06 PM

Didn't have any classes today so I decided to seal and prime the hood so I can start getting everything straight.

hopefully my camera stops ****ing up so i can take more pictures.

Slmd92DIME · 12-08-2007, 03:11 PM

looking good... yea i realized thoes holes were from that after i dug out all the putty the last owner put in the doors to shave them

David Flores · 12-22-2007, 04:13 PM

Haven't done much lately. Been collecting more parts.

I decided to use the seats that came with the truck. Except they sat to high, and the backs was too high for my liking. So I did a little design work on the computer then started to chop at my seats.

i came up with this. It's just a rough design. I will have them rapped in black leather.

Cut the top half of the seat frame off. I still need to make a small er one.

I made a quick "bracket to see how high I wanted the seats.
I think it's an inch lower now.

After I figured out how high I wanted the seats off the ground, I did some rough shapping to get the back to be below the back window.

Then I started on the brackets, Used 1 1/2" angle iron and square tubing.

I finished up a pair and test fit them on the seats. This is how they fit.

I still need to add some horizontal bracing between the two brackets to keep the seat from flexing side to side.

Lane · 12-22-2007, 04:45 PM

Lookin good!

<---went through Temple on Wed.

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-23-2007, 12:44 AM

Wow, great idea. Everyone's always lookin' for a seat that will bolt in, but I never thought about just makin' your own.

Dinos63 · 12-23-2007, 04:13 PM

dig the low backs,nice work, whats the stance on the truck going to be?

fuelpump · 12-24-2007, 01:43 AM

Dave,
This is a great post. You have two great things goin on. Your schooling and your truck. Good for you! You are certainly doing that truck the right way. Keep us posted on both of your efforts.

*nonos64* · 12-29-2007, 06:13 PM

the truck is looking great

gulfcoast66 · 12-30-2007, 12:29 PM

Thats cool bro cutting down your seats below the back window, been looking low backs like that. good job!!

David Flores · 12-30-2007, 05:08 PM

Thanks everyone. Made some progress the past few days.

Put up the th400 transmission yesterday and ran into some problems. The drive shaft was too long, then found one that was only an inch too long, so instead of having it cut down, my dad and I moved the motor up about and inch. Went smooth from there.

Finished up shaping the seats and took them to get a quote for reupholstery. The guy is going to give me a pretty good deal. (family)

The dash was a little hacked up so I cut part out of an old dash to fix it, then cut went ahead and cut out for my cd deck before it goes to paint.

Good news is that I got an a/c unit for free! It's not stock, but it works, and fits nicely.

Question: How do I know if I need a forward shift or a reverse shift shifter?

Sorry about all the talking an no pictures!! Camera is charging.

NEVERENOUGH · 12-30-2007, 05:58 PM

Nice job on the truck. What are the final plans for it as far as stance, paint, wheels and tires. Can't wait to see more progress.

sixtyfour · 12-30-2007, 06:22 PM

Man, I dig seeing these old trucks being brought back to life! Great work...keep them pics coming!

David Flores · 12-30-2007, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEVERENOUGH

Nice job on the truck. What are the final plans for it as far as stance, paint, wheels and tires. Can't wait to see more progress.

Thanks

Stance: 3/5 drop in a couple of weeks, hopefully I'll have more cash flow by summer to bag it.

wheels: still looking, and it's been driving me crazy

Paint: still deciding between a few blacks.

David Flores · 01-09-2008, 03:22 PM

Cab got sent to paint on Sunday.

Today I spent the day cleaning the shop.

**Micmac** · 01-09-2008, 03:43 PM

Schweeet dude! Sorry you got burnt on e-bay, but when your finished you'll know its right! I got to re-do my bed come warm weather. It's ok, but I'm 10 years older that my 63 and I need some new pieces! Keep up the school!

David Flores · 01-17-2008, 05:10 AM

I bought some 5 inch drop coils from uno67.
Just picked them up from greyhound.
I was surprised how fast they came in. They were shipped out Saturday and they came in Monday.

I need to go to the bolt shop to get new bolts but after that I will install them.

gulfcoast66 · 01-17-2008, 05:51 AM

Whats up DF are you gonna need a c notch with the springs? How much did they cost if you dont mind me asking?? looking good on your truck!

David Flores · 01-17-2008, 06:23 AM

I read yesterday in someones thread with a 5 inch drop they had no problem.

I bought them for 70 bucks used for a few of months.

I do need to get an adjustable panhard bar though.

David Flores · 01-17-2008, 12:45 PM

The guy at the bolt shop was busy and didn't want to ring me up so I ended up getting all my hardware to mount my coils for free.

Also just came home to a package. Bought some fabricated valve covers on ebay.

protrash64 · 01-17-2008, 01:31 PM

Hey DF.........when you get that rear end together make sure your trak bar doesnt hit your pumpkin. I just did my suburban and the linkl on the axle may have been missing some hardware.....anyway, when I set it down and backed out the drive it made an ugly noise and I later found it had contact on the cover of the rearend.......I spaced it out a bit and its fine now. Just check it; it sucks taking it apart twice!!!

David Flores · 01-17-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by protrash64

Hey DF.........when you get that rear end together make sure your trak bar doesnt hit your pumpkin. I just did my suburban and the linkl on the axle may have been missing some hardware.....anyway, when I set it down and backed out the drive it made an ugly noise and I later found it had contact on the cover of the rearend.......I spaced it out a bit and its fine now. Just check it; it sucks taking it apart twice!!!

thanks for the heads up. I put the springs on today, but haven't installed the trackbar yet. But I do love how it sits right now.

David Flores · 01-21-2008, 07:04 AM

Peek.
Still need to bolt everything down. and put on new intake and carb.(the ones in the picture are to keep crap out)

12-06-2007, 10:58 AM	#26
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: My 66 frame off. Looks good buddy... I was wondering where you bought your patch panel for your fender from? 80 for a parts truck that must be nice

12-06-2007, 10:59 AM	#27
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: My 66 frame off. Also I noticed that your cab has the same 4 holes behind the door on the cab as mine does.. Do you know what was mounted there at one time?

12-08-2007, 03:06 PM	#29
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: My 66 frame off. Didn't have any classes today so I decided to seal and prime the hood so I can start getting everything straight. hopefully my camera stops ****ing up so i can take more pictures. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

12-08-2007, 03:11 PM	#30
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: My 66 frame off. looking good... yea i realized thoes holes were from that after i dug out all the putty the last owner put in the doors to shave them

12-22-2007, 04:13 PM	#31
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: My 66 frame off. Haven't done much lately. Been collecting more parts. I decided to use the seats that came with the truck. Except they sat to high, and the backs was too high for my liking. So I did a little design work on the computer then started to chop at my seats. i came up with this. It's just a rough design. I will have them rapped in black leather. Cut the top half of the seat frame off. I still need to make a small er one. I made a quick "bracket to see how high I wanted the seats. I think it's an inch lower now. After I figured out how high I wanted the seats off the ground, I did some rough shapping to get the back to be below the back window. Then I started on the brackets, Used 1 1/2" angle iron and square tubing. I finished up a pair and test fit them on the seats. This is how they fit. I still need to add some horizontal bracing between the two brackets to keep the seat from flexing side to side. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

12-22-2007, 04:45 PM	#32
Lane Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 172	Re: My 66 frame off. Lookin good! <---went through Temple on Wed. __________________ My junk - http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/Lane40/ www.wheelpros.com

12-23-2007, 12:44 AM	#33
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: My 66 frame off. Wow, great idea. Everyone's always lookin' for a seat that will bolt in, but I never thought about just makin' your own. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

12-23-2007, 04:13 PM	#34
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: My 66 frame off. dig the low backs,nice work, whats the stance on the truck going to be?

12-24-2007, 01:43 AM	#35
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	Re: My 66 frame off. Dave, This is a great post. You have two great things goin on. Your schooling and your truck. Good for you! You are certainly doing that truck the right way. Keep us posted on both of your efforts.

12-29-2007, 06:13 PM	#36
nonos64 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: san ysidro ca. Posts: 59	Re: My 66 frame off. the truck is looking great

12-30-2007, 12:29 PM	#37
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: My 66 frame off. Thats cool bro cutting down your seats below the back window, been looking low backs like that. good job!! __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

12-30-2007, 05:08 PM	#38
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: My 66 frame off. Thanks everyone. Made some progress the past few days. Put up the th400 transmission yesterday and ran into some problems. The drive shaft was too long, then found one that was only an inch too long, so instead of having it cut down, my dad and I moved the motor up about and inch. Went smooth from there. Finished up shaping the seats and took them to get a quote for reupholstery. The guy is going to give me a pretty good deal. (family) The dash was a little hacked up so I cut part out of an old dash to fix it, then cut went ahead and cut out for my cd deck before it goes to paint. Good news is that I got an a/c unit for free! It's not stock, but it works, and fits nicely. Question: How do I know if I need a forward shift or a reverse shift shifter? Sorry about all the talking an no pictures!! Camera is charging. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build. Last edited by David Flores; 12-30-2007 at 05:09 PM.

12-30-2007, 05:58 PM	#39
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: My 66 frame off. Nice job on the truck. What are the final plans for it as far as stance, paint, wheels and tires. Can't wait to see more progress.

12-30-2007, 06:22 PM	#40
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01-09-2008, 03:22 PM	#42
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01-09-2008, 03:43 PM	#43
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 513	Re: My 66 frame off. Schweeet dude! Sorry you got burnt on e-bay, but when your finished you'll know its right! I got to re-do my bed come warm weather. It's ok, but I'm 10 years older that my 63 and I need some new pieces! Keep up the school! __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

01-17-2008, 05:10 AM	#44
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: My 66 frame off. I bought some 5 inch drop coils from uno67. Just picked them up from greyhound. I was surprised how fast they came in. They were shipped out Saturday and they came in Monday. I need to go to the bolt shop to get new bolts but after that I will install them. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

01-17-2008, 05:51 AM	#45
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: My 66 frame off. Whats up DF are you gonna need a c notch with the springs? How much did they cost if you dont mind me asking?? looking good on your truck! __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

01-17-2008, 06:23 AM	#46
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: My 66 frame off. I read yesterday in someones thread with a 5 inch drop they had no problem. I bought them for 70 bucks used for a few of months. I do need to get an adjustable panhard bar though. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build. Last edited by David Flores; 01-17-2008 at 06:30 AM.

01-17-2008, 12:45 PM	#47
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: My 66 frame off. The guy at the bolt shop was busy and didn't want to ring me up so I ended up getting all my hardware to mount my coils for free. Also just came home to a package. Bought some fabricated valve covers on ebay. __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

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