Starting 1966 Factory Short Bed Build, Bagged, 383 Stroker and Muncie M20 4-Speed

[Paul Y]

12 posts and no pictures?

Tsk Tsk...

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[pdxhall]

Wise move on getting things in epoxy. I also helps to find areas that need attention. Have you finished the bottom of the cab? I'm looking forward to pics.

[88Stanger]

See attached pics - this is only 1 coat. I will sand down in certain areas and give it a second coat, just setting up new Harbor Freight gun, so will shoot a second coat later next week, but at least it is protected mainly now, that makes me feel better.

[pdxhall]

The cab is looking great. Get that thing on the frame.

[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by pdxhall

The cab is looking great. Get that thing on the frame.

That is the goal! Lol, it's been so long...

[Paul Y]

Most excellent work!

See. Pictures are what we needed.

Please continue.

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[88Stanger]

Is it me or does it seem like the time of year that would be great to work on the truck EVERY other thing that is good to do in that time of year (Summer) you must also do, and well it takes a weekend to do!! Hard to get anything done on the truck this way.... Had Hyrdoplane Testing last weekend (I am on the board of Directors for our Waterfollies) then this weekend i have a rafting trip with friends from the Motorcycle club (family style club) that i was a member of, and so on and so on.... lol Oh well, the truck is going no where i guess....

[Paul Y]

Originally Posted by 88Stanger

Is it me or does it seem like the time of year that would be great to work on the truck EVERY other thing that is good to do in that time of year (Summer) you must also do, and well it takes a weekend to do!! Hard to get anything done on the truck this way.... Had Hyrdoplane Testing last weekend (I am on the board of Directors for our Waterfollies) then this weekend i have a rafting trip with friends from the Motorcycle club (family style club) that i was a member of, and so on and so on.... lol Oh well, the truck is going no where i guess....

Here you on that one! I missed my, self imposed, deadline due to lack of parts but still doubt if I would have made it as spent an entire weekend 'trying' to mow the grass.

I say trying because it took 2 days to actually get the mower to a point that it wanted to work and then a full day to mow and collect the grass after the 3 weeks of constant rain and then week of blistering sunshine.

I swear you could see the stuff growing....

Yours is one of my favourite builds of the moment, looking forward to seeing your progress.

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[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

Here you on that one! I missed my, self imposed, deadline due to lack of parts but still doubt if I would have made it as spent an entire weekend 'trying' to mow the grass.

I say trying because it took 2 days to actually get the mower to a point that it wanted to work and then a full day to mow and collect the grass after the 3 weeks of constant rain and then week of blistering sunshine.

I swear you could see the stuff growing....

Yours is one of my favourite builds of the moment, looking forward to seeing your progress.

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Thanks Paul, i appreciate it.
I enjoy watching yours. I like the ideas you have come up with, great ideas.
I can only imagine how difficult it must be at times to get the lawn mowed with the rain you get often. With every positive there must be a negative it seems. you get alot of rain, but that reduces the dust... goods and bads... lol Like working on the truck, i can install this cool part... but then that causes me to spend more $$ so i can match this part, and so on, but it really is cool. LOL

[88Stanger]

I know it is early, but i have a really interesting idea for exhaust that i have yet to see done... more to come on this....

[72cs20]

Originally Posted by 88Stanger

I know it is early, but i have a really interesting idea for exhaust that i have yet to see done... more to come on this....

Looking forward to it. You're doing the hard work on this one! Have enjoyed this thread greatly.

[Paul Y]

Originally Posted by 88Stanger

I know it is early, but i have a really interesting idea for exhaust that i have yet to see done... more to come on this....

I have just been buying exhaust tubing for my attempt at making a NASCAR style Boom Tube because.... Child....

Please continue!

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[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

I have just been buying exhaust tubing for my attempt at making a NASCAR style Boom Tube because.... Child....

Please continue!

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LOL i kinda did the exhaust out the side of the truck thing on my 1969 C10, through the bed sides with protection plates. It is cool, different, but what I do to the 1966 will be alot different, i looked and really have yet to find anyone doing it the way i want to.... so ya it will be different. LOL

[88Stanger]

Ok, so this past weekend I went with the motorcycle club i was member with for years until recently and we went white water rafting... well they did, i have a fresh tattoo that says i cannot so instead i took just over 1000 pics for the group, damn that is alot but there are 5 and 6 action shots of a bunch, but it was a great time. Unfortunately took time away from the truck, but it is a good reset. This next weekend I have family in town and i must fulfill a promise to my Cousin whom asked me to put her ashes in a lake our families used to live on and visit... so that is set for this weekend. Then it is back to truck!!

I am going to clean up the epoxy primer coat, insert seam sealer all over the damn thing and then give it a good thick primer coat and then fog on some black and start sanding, get it close to done and then set the cab on the frame and start to pre-assemble the rest of the body panels, get them all squared up, and then back off for final prep for paint... then re-assemble for 1 last time!! I say that like it is just simple .... lol ya not...

[Paul Y]

So done by the end of the month then....

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[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

So done by the end of the month then....

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Yes......... now which month that is the real question, but Yes, by the end of THAT month....

LOL

[Paul Y]

Originally Posted by 88Stanger

Yes......... now which month that is the real question, but Yes, by the end of THAT month....

LOL

Nearly as conclusive as 'done by Christmas....'

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[The Rocknrod]

Originally Posted by Paul Y

Nearly as conclusive as 'done by Christmas....'

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Especially if you have to wait for parts.

[Paul Y]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Especially if you have to wait for parts.

Try the veal I am here till Tuesday....

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[SkinnyG]

What if you wanted to carry something in it?

[88Stanger]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

What if you wanted to carry something in it?

Thanks for the question. I honestly do not plan on having anything in the bed... famous last words .... lol

[SkinnyG]

^^^ True.

Not a problem for a street vehicle, but does blow dust around in my garage. '77 dumps with turn downs at the axle. No drone on the highway, but it's pretty chest-intoxicating at traffic lights.

Also, I think, there is a risk of corrosion from exhaust gasses lingering under the bed.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

^^^ True.

Not a problem for a street vehicle, but does blow dust around in my garage. '77 dumps with turn downs at the axle. No drone on the highway, but it's pretty chest-intoxicating at traffic lights.

Also, I think, there is a risk of corrosion from exhaust gasses lingering under the bed.

In the big picture..... My ride? It's not highly detailed. It has flaky paint & some rust. I don't care about dust stirring under the bed/body from the dumped exhaust.

I head to a local gathering of enthusiasts. The ground @ the parking lot is dusty & dirty. I pull though the lot dusting the path traveled as I go. Everyone in close proximity gets the fall-out. Those w/nice detailed/painted rides & the people standing/walking around checking out everyone's efforts. It's goes on their rides in in their lungs/eyes.

Just a different perspective. You can embrace it or ignore it but it happens.

I don't like being that guy. I try to plan/build my exhaust exits to minimize impact on others.

[SkinnyG]

Ah. Fair enough. The hooligan in me didn't think about others; I don't really go to shows, but that's a very fair point.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

Ah. Fair enough. The hooligan in me didn't think about others; I don't really go to shows, but that's a very fair point.

Full disclosure: I've never been a fan of the 'dump'em in front of the rear axle' set-ups.

I didn't notice this "party-foul" @ shows actually. Once upon a time a few years ago here in Dallas we had an old-school burgers & beers drive-in joint that drew a pretty decent Fri/Sat night crowd during the warmer months (so March - Oct here).

On the back lot of this facility people would park, set-up their lawn chairs in front of their vehicles, & hang-out to talk w/friends & like minded peeps. It was there that I watched several vehicles roll through w/the exhaust stirring up everything worse than a street sweeper. People had to cover their food & turn their heads etc....

I just don't want to be the guy that gets the ride you just spent 2hrs cleaning up dirty 30 secs after I pull in.