Whats up with Logan...

[Mater/10]

Wow, I'm literally Blown away. Kid your Awesome! you got a great future in store for ya! I'm just shy of high school Graduation and i started messing with ol trucks my 7th grade year Boy do you got me beat ! If your in need of any more parts just let me know what you need and ill find it! (got a few gold mines on my mind) Keep up the good work man!

[Logans 66]

Originally Posted by Mater/10

Wow, I'm literally Blown away. Kid your Awesome! you got a great future in store for ya! I'm just shy of high school Graduation and i started messing with ol trucks my 7th grade year Boy do you got me beat ! If your in need of any more parts just let me know what you need and ill find it! (got a few gold mines on my mind) Keep up the good work man!

Thanks man, yeah Logan's a good kid...He does need a short TH350 and is willing to trade something for it...I don't think I can say what on here but its chrome and goes on the back of a fleetside...
I think I said earlier in this thread, I wish I would have found him a cleaner truck to start with...The body needs so much work and now after removing the gas tank, theres rust behind there...We had just moved from Michigan where everything is rusted out to Texas and grabbed the first deal that came along...My fault...Ugh...Oh well, we'll deal with it...

[61_FL_Apache]

Whats new with Logan's project?

[Logans 66]

Hey guys...Its Logan's dad, Paul...
We've been off the radar for a bit and I wanted to check in with y'all...Nothing has been done to his truck and hes been really frustrated. I do have some good news for him but I wanted to get all of your input on it first before I tell Logan.
I sold a parts car that I have, the guy picks it up tomorrow. Anyway, I didn't get but $600 for it and I want to get Logan started again...The body is so rough so I was thinking about trying to find a decent bed for it. Am I very far off price wise? We do still have a V8 and all the parts you guys gave but hes so overwhelmed by the rust and dents.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Logans 66

Hey guys...Its Logan's dad, Paul...
We've been off the radar for a bit and I wanted to check in with y'all...Nothing has been done to his truck and hes been really frustrated. I do have some good news for him but I wanted to get all of your input on it first before I tell Logan.
I sold a parts car that I have, the guy picks it up tomorrow. Anyway, I didn't get but $600 for it and I want to get Logan started again...The body is so rough so I was thinking about trying to find a decent bed for it. Am I very far off price wise? We do still have a V8 and all the parts you guys gave but hes so overwhelmed by the rust and dents.

Good to hear you guys are still on it.

I am too far to be any good, but would suggest EBay, Craigslist and similar sites to get an idea of values.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by Logans 66

Hey guys...Its Logan's dad, Paul...
We've been off the radar for a bit and I wanted to check in with y'all...Nothing has been done to his truck and hes been really frustrated. I do have some good news for him but I wanted to get all of your input on it first before I tell Logan.
I sold a parts car that I have, the guy picks it up tomorrow. Anyway, I didn't get but $600 for it and I want to get Logan started again...The body is so rough so I was thinking about trying to find a decent bed for it. Am I very far off price wise? We do still have a V8 and all the parts you guys gave but hes so overwhelmed by the rust and dents.

Personally I'd start with the frame first...get suspension parts and paint and get the under carriage over with...that alone will be a big accomplishment. Body and dents can come later. $600 could go a long way on the under carriage.

[rusty76]

I second TJ to but everybody is different. But my feelings are the sooner you are driving and enjoying it the more likely you might keep on working on it. It only takes a spark and bam you're back in the swing.

[Logans 66]

Yeah that was the plan all along, to get it drivable but then to have $600 to use to make a difference, I wanted to check in with all of you first. It does need brakes all the way around and shocks, etc.

[aggie91]

Paul, I agree with the others, get the brakes and suspension done and get that V8 put in and drive it! Rock the dents and patina for a bit then start on the body work and paint.

I hope to be doing my '65 next year. Plan is to get my '85 GMC put together and sell it to help fund a new shop at the house.

[Logans 66]

I'm going to grab this... http://www.championradiators.com/Che...radiator-63-66 Thanks to one of you guys, Logan has the mounts for his V8. I have his bumper up for sale to maybe help off set the cost of a transmission. We'll also plan on doing the brakes etc.
I thought I could simply go to Auto Zone for all the brake parts but all they have are the rear shoes. Any ideas on inexpensive brake parts?

[aggie91]

RockAuto.com

Use this code (2613501723708119) for a 5% discount good thru 12/21/14...

[Logans 66]

Thank you Karl...
I just made an awesome deal with a guy...I posted for sale the 6cyl and transmission thats in the truck online and this guy is building, I believe an old school rat rod coupe. He wants to trade even up for an LT1 and 700R4 out of a 96 Camaro. The Camaro was rear ended and he got the engine and trans in another deal.
I needed a transmission to go with Logan's 283 so now we'll have a package deal...

[TJ's Chevy]

Nice!

[Logans 66]

Heres a pic of the engine...96 LT1 plus 700r4

[Dunenutt]

I just read the whole thread. Keep up the good work

[Grizz1963]

Engine and box were a bit of luck.

Got the go go bug yet??

[Ta2Don]

Looks like a great deal...

[JRE]

Great build. Reminds me of my first car I got when I was 14. 1972 VW bug. finished it when I was 18 and ended up winning a whole bunch of trophies with it. I do body and paint. If I lived closer i'd come over and show logan how to fix the rust and paint it.

[Logans 66]

Thank you guys and yeah, that'd be a drive...

[Logans 66]

Well, Logan got his new motor...This kid got a deal of a lifetime...Trying to get a few more bucks to add to his project, I listed his 6cyl and 3 speed tranny for sale. You never know, might be worth something. Wasn't online 5 minutes and I had a guy call me. Asked if we might be interested in a trade. Of course trades help everyone so, I asked what he had. Long story short, he is building a 41 Chevy and wanted the 6 for it. He had an LT1 and transmission out of a 96 Z/28 that was rear ended. Clean and only 80ish thousand miles. He traded even up for the 6 and tranny...Yeah! He just had no use for it at the time...Got all the accessories as well as the computer and wiring harness...So I pulled the engine and transmission, loaded it in Audras truck and headed to his house, about 2 hours away. The second pic is Logan when we stopped for a burger on the way home and then the LT1 at our house...Car guys are just that cool...

[mark 66]

nice score on the motor. just make sure you don't spray water on the Omni spark. moisture WILL screw it up.I learned the hard way.

[Ta2Don]

Originally Posted by mark 66

nice score on the motor. just make sure you don't spray water on the Omni spark. moisture WILL screw it up.I learned the hard way.

Nice Score!!!
Read a few write-ups on the Omni spark issues with moisture… I was contemplating the a LT1… one of the major issues was the omni spark getting wet… there is a conversion kit that eliminates the Omni spark and utilizes LS1 coils… If I remember right, the conversion box was about $300 and you can find used coils for around $50… I considered this due to wanting my truck to be a daily driver and here in Arkansaw we get our fair share of the liquid sunshine...

[TJ's Chevy]

Congrats on the engine and trans. Bet the boy is sure happy.

[Logans 66]

Well some good news...We have a shop to work in...We rented a 45x45 foot section in an old warehouse. Other friends have rented sections too for their projects. We have a secure building with a concrete floor instead of dirt. The use of massive overhead cranes. We have a 10 ton in our section and theres one thats 4 times as big in the entryway...We also get a forklift to use. We hauled Logan's truck there and I have everything he needs to completely do the brakes front to rear to get started on things again...We're very excited.

[JRE]

Nice can't wait to see some progress. When it gets time for paint and body work don't hesitate to ask me any questions I've got 30 yrs experience