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68Stepbed · 11-16-2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

I was! There was another truck there similar.... but was alot rougher and a bit of a hack job.

Were you the guy I talked to after driving on the track? I may have talked to the other guy with the truck like yours.

Jimbo0076 · 02-10-2012, 01:22 AM

Update??

MalibuKasey · 02-13-2012, 12:22 PM

an update is WAY past due. By now I think everyone has seen the truck.
So the motor I had in the truck had some SERIOUS blow back issues. I tore it down and found three broken top rings and a lobe on the cam was almost rounded off.
Before Goodguys I yanked the whole frontend and redid the firewall. It was painted and black and bugged the hell out of me. I used some custom mix rattle cans from the local paint store and it worked PERFECT!!!
I then tossed in a temporary vortec headed SBC just to get me there.
The old motor is getting an internal makeover. Its still going to "look" like the factory 283... but its going to be healthy :-) MUHAHAHAHA

I also had to do a little rust repair while the frontend was off... the lower cowl had a big hole in it. Top Banana hooked me up with the right part.

As for the rest of the truck... When the motor goes back in its getting a 700R4 and powersteering. A long with a CPP rear swaybar. I actually picked up the Steering box and Pump from Richards in Denton, NC this past Saturday. Other than that... Im going to lower the seat a little to give the Jewels a little extra room to breath :-)

hopped up · 02-13-2012, 12:58 PM

that stance is spot on!!! not too low but still low enough!! nice!!
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MalibuKasey · 02-13-2012, 02:14 PM

Its a 5.5/7 drop... and thanks! Once I get different headers im going to go another inch all around.

n2billet · 02-13-2012, 09:02 PM

Your truck is spot on.....PERFECT!

allaboutchevelles · 02-13-2012, 09:09 PM

Your truck is looking good to me. your a couple hours from me. Are you taking your truck to the spring auto fair at the charlotte track. Ill be going but my truck will not be ready. Maybe ill see you there.

theastronaut · 02-13-2012, 09:58 PM

Looks great Kasey!!!

MalibuKasey · 02-13-2012, 10:00 PM

Well... Hopefully this leg of the truck will be done by then. Ill be there either way.

C@rnut001 · 02-14-2012, 12:39 AM

Your truck is looking good. I love the engine that you did/are redoing. It looks original. The stance is great too. Keep it up and please keep up the updates.

Andyboy · 02-14-2012, 02:38 AM

Your truck looks Killer. How did you get The 5.5 in front? Just drop coils or spindels also? What size tires you running? That 283/350 looks awesome.

MalibuKasey · 02-14-2012, 09:20 AM

2.5 spindle & 3" spring.

MalibuKasey · 02-14-2012, 09:24 AM

Tires are 225/75-15

punk17 · 02-14-2012, 01:41 PM

Nice truck man! Love the engine,gm should have
made the trucks look like yours!
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MalibuKasey · 02-14-2012, 02:23 PM

Thanks brother!

MalibuKasey · 05-16-2012, 01:15 PM

So some updates... Got the new motor just about ready... and should finish the 700R4 up tonight. I went with the Monster Kit for it... alot of good parts BUT it only has the red clutches and Kolene Steels in the 1st gear clutch pack.... I dont like that. Might have to go back through it and fix that. The wheels are going to be painted gloss black this time around, and I found a set of 15x8 steelies for the rear.
The rest... is in the details.

**grumpy** · 05-16-2012, 02:19 PM

I like it! Like it alot..

jchav62 · 05-16-2012, 03:55 PM

Perfect... I love the look. Stance is perfect. Everything is just perfect... Nice job...

LostMy65 · 05-17-2012, 02:32 AM

Really nice capture.

theastronaut · 05-17-2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

So some updates... Got the new motor just about ready... and should finish the 700R4 up tonight. I went with the Monster Kit for it... alot of good parts BUT it only has the red clutches and Kolene Steels in the 1st gear clutch pack.... I dont like that. Might have to go back through it and fix that. The wheels are going to be painted gloss black this time around, and I found a set of 15x8 steelies for the rear.
The rest... is in the details.

You lost me on the trans lingo... you automatic guys are a trip! I didn't know Monster made transmission parts, I guess you learn something new everyday... You sure that's a good idea? I hear those things are a kick when you first use them, then they wear off and leave you crashed??

Wheels are gunna look good!!

MalibuKasey · 05-17-2012, 08:45 AM

Wise guy....
http://www.monstertrans.com/store/

Now.... I just need time to finish putting it together.

MalibuKasey · 06-04-2012, 09:31 AM

Well I have been super busy on the Cup. Finished rebuilding the new 700r4 lastnight. Its going to be a bad little dude! To bad its not going to be in that long!! I worked out a 6 speed from the astronaut! That has always been the long term idea/plan. As for the "283" :-) I say it like that cause its actually a nasty 385 hidden under the look of a plain, original 283. The problem I ran into is the chevy script valvecovers so im adding 1/2 inch to the height of them. The idea is to be a TOTAL sleeper. Other than that I found an original Edelbrock c4B that I detailed and painted to look again.... like a factory intake. Trying to figure out the pulley setup too. The powersteering pump is way to far forward and is super misaligned. Lets see what else..... I also picked up a set of NASCAR trailing arms for it!! This thing is going to handle like a go Kart when im done!

theastronaut · 06-04-2012, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

Well I have been super busy on the Cup. Finished rebuilding the new 700r4 lastnight. Its going to be a bad little dude! To bad its not going to be in that long!! I worked out a 6 speed from the astronaut! That has always been the long term idea/plan. As for the "283" :-) I say it like that cause its actually a nasty 385 hidden under the look of a plain, original 283. The problem I ran into is the chevy script valvecovers so im adding 1/2 inch to the height of them. The idea is to be a TOTAL sleeper. Other than that I found an original Edelbrock c4B that I detailed and painted to look again.... like a factory intake. Trying to figure out the pulley setup too. The powersteering pump is way to far forward and is super misaligned. Lets see what else..... I also picked up a set of NASCAR trailing arms for it!! This thing is going to handle like a go Kart when im done!

I like the way you think! Can't wait to see it back together!

beefshreadder116 · 06-04-2012, 02:57 PM

love the stance love the hub caps. glad we live on opposite sides of the country.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527273

Bazooka · 09-06-2012, 01:21 AM

Awesome! The stance looks freakin killer

02-10-2012, 01:22 AM	#27
Jimbo0076 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northeast Alabama Posts: 62	Re: Buttercup '66 Update??

02-13-2012, 12:22 PM	#28
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Buttercup '66 an update is WAY past due. By now I think everyone has seen the truck. So the motor I had in the truck had some SERIOUS blow back issues. I tore it down and found three broken top rings and a lobe on the cam was almost rounded off. Before Goodguys I yanked the whole frontend and redid the firewall. It was painted and black and bugged the hell out of me. I used some custom mix rattle cans from the local paint store and it worked PERFECT!!! I then tossed in a temporary vortec headed SBC just to get me there. The old motor is getting an internal makeover. Its still going to "look" like the factory 283... but its going to be healthy :-) MUHAHAHAHA I also had to do a little rust repair while the frontend was off... the lower cowl had a big hole in it. Top Banana hooked me up with the right part. As for the rest of the truck... When the motor goes back in its getting a 700R4 and powersteering. A long with a CPP rear swaybar. I actually picked up the Steering box and Pump from Richards in Denton, NC this past Saturday. Other than that... Im going to lower the seat a little to give the Jewels a little extra room to breath :-) Attached Images __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

02-13-2012, 12:58 PM	#29
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Buttercup '66 that stance is spot on!!! not too low but still low enough!! nice!! Posted via Mobile Device

02-13-2012, 02:14 PM	#30
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Buttercup '66 Its a 5.5/7 drop... and thanks! Once I get different headers im going to go another inch all around. __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

02-13-2012, 09:02 PM	#31
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Buttercup '66 Your truck is spot on.....PERFECT! __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

02-13-2012, 09:09 PM	#32
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: Buttercup '66 Your truck is looking good to me. your a couple hours from me. Are you taking your truck to the spring auto fair at the charlotte track. Ill be going but my truck will not be ready. Maybe ill see you there. __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

02-13-2012, 09:58 PM	#33
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: Buttercup '66 Looks great Kasey!!! __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

02-13-2012, 10:00 PM	#34
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Buttercup '66 Well... Hopefully this leg of the truck will be done by then. Ill be there either way. __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

02-14-2012, 12:39 AM	#35
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: Buttercup '66 Your truck is looking good. I love the engine that you did/are redoing. It looks original. The stance is great too. Keep it up and please keep up the updates. __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618

02-14-2012, 02:38 AM	#36
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Buttercup '66 Your truck looks Killer. How did you get The 5.5 in front? Just drop coils or spindels also? What size tires you running? That 283/350 looks awesome.

02-14-2012, 09:20 AM	#37
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Buttercup '66 2.5 spindle & 3" spring. __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

02-14-2012, 09:24 AM	#38
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Buttercup '66 Tires are 225/75-15 __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

02-14-2012, 01:41 PM	#39
punk17 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: decatur, alabama Posts: 31	Re: Buttercup '66 Nice truck man! Love the engine,gm should have made the trucks look like yours! Posted via Mobile Device

02-14-2012, 02:23 PM	#40
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Buttercup '66 Thanks brother! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

05-16-2012, 01:15 PM	#41
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Buttercup '66 So some updates... Got the new motor just about ready... and should finish the 700R4 up tonight. I went with the Monster Kit for it... alot of good parts BUT it only has the red clutches and Kolene Steels in the 1st gear clutch pack.... I dont like that. Might have to go back through it and fix that. The wheels are going to be painted gloss black this time around, and I found a set of 15x8 steelies for the rear. The rest... is in the details. __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66



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05-16-2012, 02:19 PM	#42
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Buttercup '66 I like it! Like it alot.. __________________ Tim Road Hounds

05-16-2012, 03:55 PM	#43
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Buttercup '66 Perfect... I love the look. Stance is perfect. Everything is just perfect... Nice job... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-17-2012, 02:32 AM	#44
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Buttercup '66 Really nice capture. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

05-17-2012, 08:45 AM	#46
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Buttercup '66 Wise guy.... http://www.monstertrans.com/store/ Now.... I just need time to finish putting it together. __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

06-04-2012, 09:31 AM	#47
MalibuKasey Artist Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwell NC Posts: 422	Re: Buttercup '66 Well I have been super busy on the Cup. Finished rebuilding the new 700r4 lastnight. Its going to be a bad little dude! To bad its not going to be in that long!! I worked out a 6 speed from the astronaut! That has always been the long term idea/plan. As for the "283" :-) I say it like that cause its actually a nasty 385 hidden under the look of a plain, original 283. The problem I ran into is the chevy script valvecovers so im adding 1/2 inch to the height of them. The idea is to be a TOTAL sleeper. Other than that I found an original Edelbrock c4B that I detailed and painted to look again.... like a factory intake. Trying to figure out the pulley setup too. The powersteering pump is way to far forward and is super misaligned. Lets see what else..... I also picked up a set of NASCAR trailing arms for it!! This thing is going to handle like a go Kart when im done! __________________ 66 Chevy C10 283ci~cough~ SBW Fleet Buttercup '66

06-04-2012, 02:57 PM	#49
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Buttercup '66 love the stance love the hub caps. glad we live on opposite sides of the country. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527273 __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

09-06-2012, 01:21 AM	#50
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: Buttercup '66 Awesome! The stance looks freakin killer

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