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1966 SWB Build Thread
Hi everyone, I have learned a lot from this forum so I decided to start a build thread as I finally picked up my truck this week and I will need as much help and advice as I can get along the way.
The truck is a 66 SWB fleetside (6 cyl/3 speed column-shift) in pretty decent shape. I am in the process of ordering parts to get started but here are my major plans: -5.3 Vortec/4L60e (maybe 4.8) -gas tank relocation -power steering -power 4 wheel disc -5 lug conversion -new suspension components (stock ride height) I am not sure what all I need for engine mounts/perches for the 6 cyl to LS style engine as this is the first time I have attempted an engine swap of any kind. I was looking at the LMC stuff ( http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=95 ) . Anyone used these before? Would I need the perches, SBC mounts and the adjustable slider plates? Thanks everyone. I'll get some pictures up as soon as I can. |
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Re: 1966 SWB Build Thread
Hi Darby555... and welcome.
I just looked back at your previous post. I see you were successful getting your C10 home. Looking forward to seeing some pics.
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Re: 1966 SWB Build Thread
Here's some pictures of my truck...
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Re: 1966 SWB Build Thread
It's in decent shape.... Missing some trim and some dents and dings.
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Re: 1966 SWB Build Thread
Another exterior. Sorry can only seem to get 1 pic per post to work.
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There doesn't seem to be any major rust issues. Both rockers have a small amount of rot and a small hole in both floor boards. I have to say, it's better than I thought it would be.
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Re: 1966 SWB Build Thread
I picked up a 5.3 (cable throttle body) and 4l60e for the truck. I was able to hear it run before it was pulled and it had 200k kms on it. I'm thinking I will leave the engine stock but I am not 100% decided yet.
I'm hopefully going to be ordering some suspension/brakes/steering/misc components in the next couple of weeks. I will post what parts I am leaning toward for advice/recommendations in the near future. Thanks everyone. |
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![]() ![]() You've found the best place anywhere for info on these year model trucks… Lots of great members who are always ready to encourage and help along the way… ![]() Solid looking start... ![]()
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Re: 1966 SWB Build Thread
Nice looking truck!
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Welcome to the board, nice looking truck... I love the colour especially
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Is your rear bumper black?
Have you deciphered your VIN to see where your truck was built?
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Re: 1966 SWB Build Thread
Thanks guys. It definitely looks better in pictures than in real life, but I love it.
CRGRS - your truck is beautiful. My rear bumper is chrome...haven't had a chance to run the VIN but that's a great idea. So, I have been doing some suspension research and I am leaning toward the No Limit Wideride IFS and Fatbar combo. After pricing out all the parts I wanted/needed to upgrade the stock suspension, I found that going with the No Limit stuff isn't that much more of a cost. I have read as much as I can on the No Limit components and everything sounds pretty positive. I'm fairly new to all of this...does anyone have any recommendations/advice? Thank you. |
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Welome Darby. Cool truck. Have you looked a Porterbuilt for you suspension. Are you planning air bags or springs?
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65sub - I had only checked out the Porterbuilt Dropmembers... Just checking out the Stage Kits now and they seem to be more within my budget. Thanks for the advice; I'm going to do some research on these components.
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Hey Darby I see in your first post that your plan is disc brakes 5 lug and stock ride height , if that's still the plan a mid 80's crossmember might be a good option. I did that on my 65 suburban with drop spindles and springs. pretty easy.
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Re: 1966 SWB Build Thread
Thanks for the advice 65sub.
No progress on the truck yet...still working on getting my shop done. I did order some parts though and decide on the direction I wanted to go with the suspension. I went with Porterbuilt control arms and front sway bar. I am going to use 73-87 steering and brake components. I will soon be ordering: -Boyd fuel tank -ECE trailing arms and cross member -2.5" drop spindles -springs and shocks (I'm leaning toward a 4/6 drop) with shock relocation brackets -ECE super trac bar I am going focus on the suspension first and then move on as I can see this starting to get overwhelming for me...pretty much everything is new to me so I will be learning as I go. Can't wait to tear into it though... Thanks for reading and for the feedback thus far. |
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