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Project Who Cares
I recently picked up a 1966 Chevy 6 cyl, std, long bed (ie who cares). It is definitely a rat. I got it off a guy who got it off of a farmer, etc,etc. Anyway, he had overhauled the engine (in the truck) with new pistons, rings, and a complete rework of the head and had the carburetor rebuilt by "someone who knew what they were doing". It would start and would more forward and backward a few feet (no brakes).
In other words, I hauled home a pile of scrap that should have been parted out years ago. ![]() I like to tinker with these old trucks, but this thing may break me (my back and my wallet). Attached are some pics: |
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Re: Project Who Cares
My goal (if I don't give up on it), is something like this 64 lowered long bed I saw at a local car show.
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Re: Project Who Cares
So, other than the look of post 2, what would you like to do to it???
I'm glad you have it. If nothing else,maybe you can make it reliable and sell it another day. |
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Re: Project Who Cares
I care
![]() how do you eat an elephant? one bite at a time! so get busy savin' that poor old beast, good luck!
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Re: Project Who Cares
Thanks for the encouragement.
For now I am going to get it running and safe. Then the mods may or may not begin. So far I have replaced the front brakes, master cyl, packed wheel brgs, etc. Also, cleaned up some wiring and switches. Headlight sw; high beam sw; lubed up everything. I find that the wipers work, the blower motor is OK but only one speed, so I need a resistor. In my closer inspection I am finding more stuff completely worn out than expected. I know it's old, but generally some of the stuff has been replaced. So, the good and the bad is that it is worn out, but I am not reworking someone else's crappy work. Hey it has uncut original wiring harness that is in fantastic condition. The front end - ball joints are so bad I am concerned that the wheels will fall off. The carrier bearing is completely rusty and barely hanging on. lol....wawawa......I am sure everyone on here has gone thru the same thing. |
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Update: I got the thing running and drove it about a block and back.
I think this is part of the problem: |
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I did not have any problems shifting, but I noticed the steering bearing was gone, so I rebuilt that as well.
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Re: Project Who Cares
Do 1 thing at a time , and the enjoyment you get out of driving this truck will far exceed any sweat equity.
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Re: Project Who Cares
Great project truck.
I like your comment about the engine. Overhauled in the truck. I'm subbed.
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Re: Project Who Cares
Quick update. Been spending time fixing stuff randomly. It is now tuned, new radiator. rebuilt driveshaft, rebuilt steering column, new brake lines, etc,etc. It is safe to take on the road except for the ball joints. Plan to get that done next week.
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Re: Project Who Cares
Subbed and liking the build
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Yeah.....On these relic's I expect NOTHING to be in even fair condition...that way I am never surprised. It's the way some of this stuff was operated at the end of it's life expectancy. As late as even the 80's an old vehicle was a liability, just junk if it wasn't usable... |
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Re: Project Who Cares
For those on a budget, I thought I would post pics of the wheel tub widening job the previous owner did on my POS.
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Re: Project Who Cares
Is the side pieces Cut on 45 degree angles?
![]() Will you be selling temples? ![]() JK .
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I got the ball joints, tie rod ends, and idler arm installed. Now I'm not worried about the wheels falling off. I drove it to the local liquor store tonight (obviously I am out after working on this thing as much as I have). Did a little cosmetic work on the grill and tailgate with a can of white spray paint and a little rubbing with lacquer thinner. Also put new rear springs in. They were listed as 3" drop, which i think was about 2" higher than the worn out stock springs.
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Re: Project Who Cares
Looking good!
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I took my project to a car show this weekend. There were 130 cars or so in the show. My beautifully restored machine managed to win a trophy.......in the rat rod class...lol.
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Re: Project Who Cares
Congratulations
That's a good House décor item. .
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Re: Project Who Cares
Anything else? I always like the "fix what's there" threads and was just settling in for a good read, and suddenly the story was over, haha.
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Re: Project Who Cares
Agreed. Was waiting for more to be added to this story.
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