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66 c20 · 10-02-2015, 01:20 PM

Hey everyone, what's up. New guy here, just picked up a 66 C20 flatbed. It has the 250ci with a 3 speed on the floor. As of right now plans are the bodyshop, then fixing minor things as I need to. It'll be my driver for now, unless I fix my s10 instead of selling it. So far, I know I need to swap the fuel pump and turn signal switch. Other than that, who knows. Getting all the patchwork done and then turning it to a rat rod look with my business name on the doors. I'm a woodworker by trade so this will work our well for deliveries and picking up materials.

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-02-2015, 01:26 PM

Welcome aboard! Nice truck! Get that 6 banger tuned up and it'll last ya forever.

66 c20 · 10-02-2015, 01:50 PM

He's already done a ton of work on it so it should be good to go. Debating on picking up a spare motor to build but we'll see what happens. Best part of the truck, it only cost me a grand!!

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-02-2015, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 c20

He's already done a ton of work on it so it should be good to go. Debating on picking up a spare motor to build but we'll see what happens. Best part of the truck, it only cost me a grand!!

That's never a bad thing. lol You could turbo charge the engine.

lol. In for the build.

66 c20 · 10-02-2015, 01:55 PM

That's already crossed my mind. Haha.

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-02-2015, 01:56 PM

Here ya go!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-In...item2359f41b69

Mathew21 · 10-02-2015, 03:12 PM

Welcome, Great looking truck!

66 c20 · 10-02-2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Here ya go!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-In...item2359f41b69

Really pushing this topic, huh?? Haha

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-02-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 c20

Really pushing this topic, huh?? Haha

lol. Threw it out there cause when I got the book I was amazed. haha.

66 c20 · 10-02-2015, 08:46 PM

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lol. Threw it out there cause when I got the book I was amazed. haha.

Sounds like I'm stopping by Barnes and Noble tomorrow

66 c20 · 10-09-2015, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Here ya go!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-In...item2359f41b69

This has been ordered and will be here soon.

Plans for the truck have changed a little. I was going to have patches welded in and just drive it. Now I am sourcing a new cab for it and fenders and making it more of a project. Interior of the cab will get cleaned and painted and seat either redone or replaced. Going to end up with a rat rod look of matte black and red accents. I think I'm painting the interior all red though, with black dash and seats. And then my business name and logo in red and white lettering on the doors and scuffed down to look old and worn. It'll be spring before any major updates probably.

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-09-2015, 10:04 PM

I think you'll like the Power Manual. Lotta good reading in there. lol

66 c20 · 10-10-2015, 01:10 AM

https://youtu.be/uW-XfMGEGlI

Motivation? I think so!

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-10-2015, 10:59 AM

lol. Here's a couple pictures of my 292 for some motivation.

66 c20 · 10-10-2015, 02:32 PM

Niiiiice, that looks great. Your missing some of the truck though. Haha

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-11-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 66 c20

Niiiiice, that looks great. Your missing some of the truck though. Haha

lol. It will be for a little while. Winter is on its way and if I don't start the cab work in time I won't be updating until Spring of next year. But I can always do patch work. lol Never to cold for that.

66 c20 · 10-13-2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

lol. It will be for a little while. Winter is on its way and if I don't start the cab work in time I won't be updating until Spring of next year. But I can always do patch work. lol Never to cold for that.

Sounds like me with mine. I'm on the lookout for a replacement cab now. It'll be cheaper than paying a bodyshop to weld in all new panels.

That power book came in the mail yesterday, a ton of good info there. Thanks for the recommendation!

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-13-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 c20

Sounds like me with mine. I'm on the lookout for a replacement cab now. It'll be cheaper than paying a bodyshop to weld in all new panels.

That power book came in the mail yesterday, a ton of good info there. Thanks for the recommendation!

Awesome! I think you got the newer 2nd edition than the one I have....does yours have the engine with the chevy script on the front cover? That's Leo's engine. Great guy.

66 c20 · 10-13-2015, 08:06 PM

It's the 2nd edition. Looking forward to diving into it! Now I need to sell some more stuff so I can order parts. Need to find a cab first though! Any thoughts on that? Got a spare?? Haha

**TJ's Chevy** · 10-13-2015, 09:15 PM

I do! But its probably in just as bad of shape as yours is! lol

66 c20 · 10-13-2015, 10:42 PM

Well that doesn't help me much. Haha

10-02-2015, 01:20 PM	#1
66 c20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tonawanda Posts: 33	Noob - 66 C20 Hey everyone, what's up. New guy here, just picked up a 66 C20 flatbed. It has the 250ci with a 3 speed on the floor. As of right now plans are the bodyshop, then fixing minor things as I need to. It'll be my driver for now, unless I fix my s10 instead of selling it. So far, I know I need to swap the fuel pump and turn signal switch. Other than that, who knows. Getting all the patchwork done and then turning it to a rat rod look with my business name on the doors. I'm a woodworker by trade so this will work our well for deliveries and picking up materials.

10-02-2015, 01:26 PM	#2
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: Noob - 66 C20 Welcome aboard! Nice truck! Get that 6 banger tuned up and it'll last ya forever. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-02-2015, 01:50 PM	#3
66 c20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tonawanda Posts: 33	Re: Noob - 66 C20 He's already done a ton of work on it so it should be good to go. Debating on picking up a spare motor to build but we'll see what happens. Best part of the truck, it only cost me a grand!!

10-02-2015, 01:55 PM	#5
66 c20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tonawanda Posts: 33	Re: Noob - 66 C20 That's already crossed my mind. Haha.

10-02-2015, 01:56 PM	#6
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: Noob - 66 C20 Here ya go! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-In...item2359f41b69 __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-02-2015, 03:12 PM	#7
Mathew21 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: Noob - 66 C20 Welcome, Great looking truck! __________________ It only has original paint once

10-09-2015, 10:04 PM	#12
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: Noob - 66 C20 I think you'll like the Power Manual. Lotta good reading in there. lol __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-10-2015, 01:10 AM	#13
66 c20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tonawanda Posts: 33	Re: Noob - 66 C20 https://youtu.be/uW-XfMGEGlI Motivation? I think so!

10-10-2015, 10:59 AM	#14
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: Noob - 66 C20 lol. Here's a couple pictures of my 292 for some motivation. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-10-2015, 02:32 PM	#15
66 c20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tonawanda Posts: 33	Re: Noob - 66 C20 Niiiiice, that looks great. Your missing some of the truck though. Haha

10-13-2015, 08:06 PM	#19
66 c20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tonawanda Posts: 33	Re: Noob - 66 C20 It's the 2nd edition. Looking forward to diving into it! Now I need to sell some more stuff so I can order parts. Need to find a cab first though! Any thoughts on that? Got a spare?? Haha

10-13-2015, 09:15 PM	#20
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,399	Re: Noob - 66 C20 I do! But its probably in just as bad of shape as yours is! lol __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

10-13-2015, 10:42 PM	#21
66 c20 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tonawanda Posts: 33	Re: Noob - 66 C20 Well that doesn't help me much. Haha

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