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aggie91 · 04-17-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ZZ4

I've been test fitting all of my sheet metal. Got my front fenders trimmed and the hood hinges welded on. Put the bed back on to make sure the tires will clear. Now I need to take it back apart and start welding in some patch panels. This truck was restored some time in the past and they covered up a lot of the bad stuff. Not looking forward to doing the body work. It's real tempting to finish putting it together now and start driving it again but I know if I do it will never get painted.

It Looks Great! Put it together and Drive it...

At least for the spring/summer season...

jasonhall · 04-17-2011, 09:07 PM

x2 its almost driveable and looks great!

66redw/white · 04-17-2011, 09:10 PM

heck if i can drive around all year in my peice of crap driving something that nice would be a dream come true! but if your gonna do it do it right.

Mad Rods · 04-17-2011, 10:14 PM

Sweet!
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Driveway Dreams · 04-18-2011, 12:57 AM

Very nice. I love it sitting on the big hoops. Can't wait to see it painted.

old chevy truck · 04-18-2011, 01:09 AM

Sweet hey can you tell me what colors are the white the blue and the numbers ? Because my truck is blue and and i think it would be nice with that newer color . Thanks .

P.s are you going to make a vedio of you driving around ?

66ZZ4 · 04-18-2011, 08:04 PM

The paint on the truck now is the original blue and white color for 66. I will be painting it a blue-turquoise color. The same color I put on the frame. Don't know the paint #, just a color I picked out of a book at the paint store.

biohazardbill · 04-18-2011, 08:34 PM

Are those pics all the way aired out?

Where did you get your driveshaft from and about how much did it cost. I have the same setup and will need a driveshaft soon.

I am really digging the look... excited to keep working on mine now.

66ZZ4 · 04-18-2011, 08:43 PM

Those pics are all the way aired out. The frame is on the ground. I had a 2 piece drive shaft from a 90's chevy truck that I had a local shop modify for me. Had to put a longer tube on the front and shorten the rear shaft. Cost $260.

c.brown · 04-18-2011, 08:59 PM

nice ride and taste im running the same wheels on my suburban

72BlckButy · 04-18-2011, 09:51 PM

Looks killer "temporarily" back together.

Could load it up on the trailer and bring it to Magic Dragon in two weeks... I'm just sayin'. http://www.magicdragonstreetmeet.com/

franky69c10 · 05-07-2011, 07:49 PM

Looks so sick

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66ZZ4 · 06-07-2011, 05:26 PM

Haven't posted in a while, too busy mowing 3 acres and going to grand kids baseball games. I got a few things done. I had my exhaust system made while I still had the sheet metal on. It was a pretty tight fit but I managed to snake it out the back above the bumper. Got my drive shaft, power steering pump and radiator painted. Hooked up my power steering pump and it works great.

jimmydean · 06-07-2011, 06:07 PM

Man, this build is awesome. How does that exhaust look with the body on? I've never seen one like that.

Dinos63 · 06-07-2011, 06:41 PM

Killer work!! Super clean

c10Mang · 06-07-2011, 07:22 PM

I was going to do that with my exhaust.. looks awesome!

exoticmetalworx · 06-07-2011, 09:38 PM

VERY NICE im thinking of a lighter green my self very clean!

66redw/white · 06-08-2011, 12:40 AM

im lovin the color scheme on the frame. inspiring even.

shortbed70 · 06-08-2011, 10:24 AM

Just went through your build, man that thing looks sick!!! Love the stance and color combo on frame. Awesome work!!
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aggie91 · 06-08-2011, 11:39 AM

That looks good. What did you coat the exhaust with?

66ZZ4 · 06-08-2011, 06:39 PM

Aggie, the exhaust is painted with some rustoleum 2000 deg. high temp paint. I used some 12" cherry bomb glass packs. It has a nice rappy sound, good and loud, just the way I like it.

Pop's C-10 · 06-09-2011, 07:33 AM

I see you did the air cleaner....that looks good
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56taskforce · 06-09-2011, 11:23 AM

Looks very nice attention to detail is great but I was looking at your power steering pump mount and it looks to me as if you have used an old style alternator adjustment strut. Don’t get me wrong to mount looks good but I can’t see how the lower end is mounted and looks like the pump may have a tendency to twist under the tension of the belt. You may want to check it out and insure that there is no flex here. Keep in mine that even a slight amount of flex in belt driven accessory mounts usually leads to fatigue cracking and mount failure down the road.

This is a great build always excited to see the progress you have made.

66ZZ4 · 06-09-2011, 05:58 PM

Thanks Pop's for the suggestion on the air cleaner. The power steering pump adjustment arm is from CPP. I used an original bottom bracket that I cut and welded back together to get it to line up. It seems pretty solid.

torkerjr · 07-28-2011, 09:40 AM

Any updates on your truck??

04-17-2011, 09:07 PM	#102
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build x2 its almost driveable and looks great!

04-17-2011, 09:10 PM	#103
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build heck if i can drive around all year in my peice of crap driving something that nice would be a dream come true! but if your gonna do it do it right. __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

04-17-2011, 10:14 PM	#104
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Sweet! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

04-18-2011, 12:57 AM	#105
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Very nice. I love it sitting on the big hoops. Can't wait to see it painted. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

04-18-2011, 01:09 AM	#106
old chevy truck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clastkiane Oregon Posts: 127	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Sweet hey can you tell me what colors are the white the blue and the numbers ? Because my truck is blue and and i think it would be nice with that newer color . Thanks . P.s are you going to make a vedio of you driving around ?

04-18-2011, 08:04 PM	#107
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build The paint on the truck now is the original blue and white color for 66. I will be painting it a blue-turquoise color. The same color I put on the frame. Don't know the paint #, just a color I picked out of a book at the paint store. Attached Images

04-18-2011, 08:34 PM	#108
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Are those pics all the way aired out? Where did you get your driveshaft from and about how much did it cost. I have the same setup and will need a driveshaft soon. I am really digging the look... excited to keep working on mine now.

04-18-2011, 08:43 PM	#109
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Those pics are all the way aired out. The frame is on the ground. I had a 2 piece drive shaft from a 90's chevy truck that I had a local shop modify for me. Had to put a longer tube on the front and shorten the rear shaft. Cost $260.

04-18-2011, 08:59 PM	#110
c.brown Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: harrison twp MI Posts: 292	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build nice ride and taste im running the same wheels on my suburban __________________ 1966 suburban slammed fuel injected 6.2L My build

04-18-2011, 09:51 PM	#111
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Looks killer "temporarily" back together. Could load it up on the trailer and bring it to Magic Dragon in two weeks... I'm just sayin'. http://www.magicdragonstreetmeet.com/ __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-07-2011, 07:49 PM	#112
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Looks so sick Posted via Mobile Device __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

06-07-2011, 05:26 PM	#113
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Haven't posted in a while, too busy mowing 3 acres and going to grand kids baseball games. I got a few things done. I had my exhaust system made while I still had the sheet metal on. It was a pretty tight fit but I managed to snake it out the back above the bumper. Got my drive shaft, power steering pump and radiator painted. Hooked up my power steering pump and it works great. Attached Images

06-07-2011, 06:07 PM	#114
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Man, this build is awesome. How does that exhaust look with the body on? I've never seen one like that. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

06-07-2011, 06:41 PM	#115
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Killer work!! Super clean __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

06-07-2011, 07:22 PM	#116
c10Mang Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Venice, Ca Posts: 322	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build I was going to do that with my exhaust.. looks awesome!



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06-07-2011, 09:38 PM	#117
exoticmetalworx Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: holbrook new york Posts: 144	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build VERY NICE im thinking of a lighter green my self very clean!

06-08-2011, 12:40 AM	#118
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build im lovin the color scheme on the frame. inspiring even. __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

06-08-2011, 10:24 AM	#119
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Just went through your build, man that thing looks sick!!! Love the stance and color combo on frame. Awesome work!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

06-08-2011, 11:39 AM	#120
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06-08-2011, 06:39 PM	#121
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Aggie, the exhaust is painted with some rustoleum 2000 deg. high temp paint. I used some 12" cherry bomb glass packs. It has a nice rappy sound, good and loud, just the way I like it.

06-09-2011, 07:33 AM	#122
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build I see you did the air cleaner....that looks good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

06-09-2011, 11:23 AM	#123
56taskforce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Roy, WA. Posts: 77	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Looks very nice attention to detail is great but I was looking at your power steering pump mount and it looks to me as if you have used an old style alternator adjustment strut. Don’t get me wrong to mount looks good but I can’t see how the lower end is mounted and looks like the pump may have a tendency to twist under the tension of the belt. You may want to check it out and insure that there is no flex here. Keep in mine that even a slight amount of flex in belt driven accessory mounts usually leads to fatigue cracking and mount failure down the road. This is a great build always excited to see the progress you have made. Last edited by 56taskforce; 06-09-2011 at 01:06 PM.

06-09-2011, 05:58 PM	#124
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Thanks Pop's for the suggestion on the air cleaner. The power steering pump adjustment arm is from CPP. I used an original bottom bracket that I cut and welded back together to get it to line up. It seems pretty solid.

07-28-2011, 09:40 AM	#125
torkerjr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dallas ga Posts: 147	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Any updates on your truck?? __________________ It's like christmas it's comin!!! smoke

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