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kieth · 07-29-2011, 05:47 PM

We did the old GMC grille a little differently, painted it and the letters medium fawn metalic (with a shine) and the inside of the letters to match the truck. I just found a chrome one but I had already started on this one.........what do you guys think ? I think after we put it on the truck it will look pretty good. ???

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._BP5ZJdX-X2-LB

PBFAB.COM · 07-29-2011, 06:32 PM

Truck looks good Kieth! Nice talking with you today.

protrash64 · 07-29-2011, 07:06 PM

Looked thru your progress and it's very good!! Looks like a super job.

kieth · 08-01-2011, 10:27 AM

thanks, Nate and Protrash, I started to install the front fenders this weekend, the passenger side got away from me, one should not install the front bumper before the fenders, why cause it scratches the heck out of the fender if it slips, do not ask me how I know. Oh well we move on, sealed the tailgate today getting it ready for color.....now we have to go back and redo the passenger side front fender.....1 step forward 2 steps back. Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...710897_KmfwMKc

chad64chevy · 08-01-2011, 05:22 PM

well kieth it looks like i should be up there for the 13th and 14th. (wifes moms b-day on the 14th.) the wife just needs to be able to get off work! i'll have to keep you informed and call you while i'm up there! did you get it started yet? and how's the interior coming along?? your moving along every well!!

kieth · 08-01-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

well kieth it looks like i should be up there for the 13th and 14th. (wifes moms b-day on the 14th.) the wife just needs to be able to get off work! i'll have to keep you informed and call you while i'm up there! did you get it started yet? and how's the interior coming along?? your moving along every well!!

Well the bed , bed wood, hood, LF fender, rear fenders, fuel tank are installed, we worked on bleeding the brakes today (had problems) painted the tailgate, are letting it dry (so we can paint the gmc emblem tomorrow)
got the battery installed, wired up the starter and battery, this puppy will be running by the time you get here.........we will install the rubber floor mat after we finish all the wiring, still trying to make up my mind on the AC system.........call me friday before u head this way....918-446-2245 Look forward to meeting you and yours. Kieth

coulter · 08-01-2011, 05:47 PM

very nice work man thats gonna be a sweet ride!!!!

kieth · 08-03-2011, 12:16 PM

I forgot, here is a shot of the final fuel tank install, we could not get the filler neck and the lid centered without having to cut the SS bed runners, so we just staggered the 2 and it worked (phew) luckyy.............on the same page a picture of the front fender I messed up. and oh yea

WE GOT IT RUNNING---------------------NEXT STOP THE EXHAUST SHOP !!!!!!

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...204975_sMtpxWj

kieth · 08-08-2011, 09:50 AM

got brakes, got power steering, got transmission working, air up the rear air bags, got the engine running, got it outside to load on the trailer ------forgot to tighten the return line on the power steering pump, DUH but it sure feels good to have it outside under its own power. Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._ZP6N2xH-X2-LB

had some problems with the paint on the rf fender and the tailgate, waiting for it to cool down in the mornings so the paint will not dry before it hits the body.........

kieth · 08-08-2011, 09:52 AM

got brakes, got power steering, got transmission working, air up the rear air bags, got the engine running, got it outside to load on the trailer ------so it could go to the exhaust shop, forgot to tighten the return line on the power steering pump, DUH but it sure feels good to have it outside under its own power. Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._ZP6N2xH-X2-LB

chad64chevy · 08-08-2011, 11:47 AM

well it all looks good for this weekend kieth! i should be up there saturday mourning, truck looks great! i bet it feels good to have it under its own power! the way your going you'll be done by saturday, lol!! are those you trucks in the back ground too?? any ways let me know what side of town you on!!

kieth · 08-08-2011, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

well it all looks good for this weekend kieth! i should be up there saturday mourning, truck looks great! i bet it feels good to have it under its own power! the way your going you'll be done by saturday, lol!! are those you trucks in the back ground too?? any ways let me know what side of town you on!!

Well my boss just told me that we are going to Oklahoma City Saturday, we will be back that evening and I usually go to the shop to work on Sunday morning. Sorry about that..............I am on the west side of Tulsa,

5503 W 61st Street 918-446-2245 call me so we can get together Sunday morning.

kieth · 08-09-2011, 10:28 AM

exhaust is done, it is at the front end shop now, will drive it home at 10am.....pictures will follow......Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._ZP6N2xH-X3-LB

kieth · 08-11-2011, 11:08 AM

Lights , turn signals, brake lights, all working, going to install the grille, today, start wiring inside the cab.........this is going to be ready to drive daily pretty soon..........Oh when I get the A/C installed. OH yea got the chrome rear bumper , tag bracket , and tag installed. Kieth

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...6_jBMtCTB-A-LB

kieth · 08-17-2011, 06:11 PM

Ran into a few snags, the hot weather has kept us from painting the tailgate and the RF Fender but we managed a few other things,

1. had to completely rewire the dash, the circuit board was toast so we learned how to do a few other things........

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...8_2SCC5Hx-A-LB

Got the headlights installed (had to come up with our own headlight adjusters but the fix was better than the original design....

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...3_cFM5rJb-A-LB

My front hubs are out being drilled for 5 x 4.75" the rear hubs also, this puppy will soon be back on the 17" Cragars and michelin tires, I think it will set it off.

Tomorrow is the big day, will take it to lunch for a test drive, hope it does well will let you know. Kieth

SulphuriousSam · 08-17-2011, 11:04 PM

Man that is a sweet looking truck. WTG kieth

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kieth · 08-18-2011, 09:21 AM

thanks to all for the nice words, I just want it running and finished.............so I can start on another one. Kieth

**pdxhall** · 08-18-2011, 04:29 PM

Any definite plans for the next project?

kieth · 08-21-2011, 12:45 PM

wow have tried to drive the wheels off my gmc this weekend but we had another fuel pump failure, I think I found the answer, the return line to tank is restricted and needs to be drilled out, So everyone beware....if you are trying to run TBI with a 14psi fuel system be sure and drill out the restriction in the fuel tank (blazer tank) or your stock tank before you toast 2 $150.00 fuel pumps like I did. Kieth

SulphuriousSam · 08-22-2011, 10:08 AM

Ouch! That hurts

Joemomma1 · 08-22-2011, 08:10 PM

I'm really liking the modified stock look of your truck. Good job man.
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kieth · 08-23-2011, 12:15 PM

thanks for all the positive feedback, did eventually figure out what happened on the fuel pumps, we used the wrong line between the tank and the pump, it was not rated for the TBI and we think the fuel line was collapsing and causing the fuel pump to cavitate. We burned up 2 Carter P5001 ($199.00 list at NAPA) ended up with a Air tex E8094 ($112.00 at auto zone) changed the line out for fuel injection rubber hose , put the Airtex pump on and it runs like a champ.......Kieth

EXterior shot:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._wLm4dMM-X2-LB

Interior shot:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...6_rjGkFPB-A-LB

PS does anyone know where I can get a GM horn buttom for my 91 burb wheel, it says chevrolet now and I would like to get one that says GMC.......Kieth

kieth · 08-24-2011, 03:05 PM

Just like a kid at christmas I could not wait to put the cragars on, even though I only had the new front hubs, put the fronts on, waiting for the new rear axles with the proper lug pattern...soon I hope......

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...318683_65BHqDb

Just click on the thumbnails for other shots...

kieth · 08-29-2011, 09:02 AM

My 66

on Route 66, finally got my rear cragars on and took some pictures....

New park along route 66 in Redfork (Tulsa, OK):

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._nS2QZT6-XL-LB

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._7P96XPv-X2-LB

At the Park on the West side of Tulsa:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._Mv6jcCD-X2-LB

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._s8qZ7gJ-X2-LB

It still is not finished but are they ever finished. Kieth

SFTorange · 08-30-2011, 08:54 AM

Looks great Kieth! I love the photos, it's hard not to take pictures of them when they look that nice!

07-29-2011, 05:47 PM	#26
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver We did the old GMC grille a little differently, painted it and the letters medium fawn metalic (with a shine) and the inside of the letters to match the truck. I just found a chrome one but I had already started on this one.........what do you guys think ? I think after we put it on the truck it will look pretty good. ??? http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._BP5ZJdX-X2-LB

07-29-2011, 06:32 PM	#27
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07-29-2011, 07:06 PM	#28
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08-01-2011, 10:27 AM	#29
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver thanks, Nate and Protrash, I started to install the front fenders this weekend, the passenger side got away from me, one should not install the front bumper before the fenders, why cause it scratches the heck out of the fender if it slips, do not ask me how I know. Oh well we move on, sealed the tailgate today getting it ready for color.....now we have to go back and redo the passenger side front fender.....1 step forward 2 steps back. Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...710897_KmfwMKc

08-01-2011, 05:22 PM	#30
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver well kieth it looks like i should be up there for the 13th and 14th. (wifes moms b-day on the 14th.) the wife just needs to be able to get off work! i'll have to keep you informed and call you while i'm up there! did you get it started yet? and how's the interior coming along?? your moving along every well!!

08-01-2011, 05:47 PM	#32
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver very nice work man thats gonna be a sweet ride!!!! __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

08-03-2011, 12:16 PM	#33
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver I forgot, here is a shot of the final fuel tank install, we could not get the filler neck and the lid centered without having to cut the SS bed runners, so we just staggered the 2 and it worked (phew) luckyy.............on the same page a picture of the front fender I messed up. and oh yea WE GOT IT RUNNING---------------------NEXT STOP THE EXHAUST SHOP !!!!!! http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...204975_sMtpxWj Last edited by kieth; 08-03-2011 at 12:25 PM.

08-08-2011, 09:50 AM	#34
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver got brakes, got power steering, got transmission working, air up the rear air bags, got the engine running, got it outside to load on the trailer ------forgot to tighten the return line on the power steering pump, DUH but it sure feels good to have it outside under its own power. Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._ZP6N2xH-X2-LB had some problems with the paint on the rf fender and the tailgate, waiting for it to cool down in the mornings so the paint will not dry before it hits the body.........

08-08-2011, 09:52 AM	#35
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver got brakes, got power steering, got transmission working, air up the rear air bags, got the engine running, got it outside to load on the trailer ------so it could go to the exhaust shop, forgot to tighten the return line on the power steering pump, DUH but it sure feels good to have it outside under its own power. Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._ZP6N2xH-X2-LB

08-08-2011, 11:47 AM	#36
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver well it all looks good for this weekend kieth! i should be up there saturday mourning, truck looks great! i bet it feels good to have it under its own power! the way your going you'll be done by saturday, lol!! are those you trucks in the back ground too?? any ways let me know what side of town you on!!

08-09-2011, 10:28 AM	#38
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver exhaust is done, it is at the front end shop now, will drive it home at 10am.....pictures will follow......Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._ZP6N2xH-X3-LB Last edited by kieth; 08-09-2011 at 10:46 AM.

08-11-2011, 11:08 AM	#39
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver Lights , turn signals, brake lights, all working, going to install the grille, today, start wiring inside the cab.........this is going to be ready to drive daily pretty soon..........Oh when I get the A/C installed. OH yea got the chrome rear bumper , tag bracket , and tag installed. Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...6_jBMtCTB-A-LB

08-17-2011, 06:11 PM	#40
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver Ran into a few snags, the hot weather has kept us from painting the tailgate and the RF Fender but we managed a few other things, 1. had to completely rewire the dash, the circuit board was toast so we learned how to do a few other things........ http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...8_2SCC5Hx-A-LB Got the headlights installed (had to come up with our own headlight adjusters but the fix was better than the original design.... http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...3_cFM5rJb-A-LB My front hubs are out being drilled for 5 x 4.75" the rear hubs also, this puppy will soon be back on the 17" Cragars and michelin tires, I think it will set it off. Tomorrow is the big day, will take it to lunch for a test drive, hope it does well will let you know. Kieth

08-17-2011, 11:04 PM	#41
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver Man that is a sweet looking truck. WTG kieth Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

08-18-2011, 09:21 AM	#42
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver thanks to all for the nice words, I just want it running and finished.............so I can start on another one. Kieth



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08-18-2011, 04:29 PM	#43
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,084	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver Any definite plans for the next project?

08-21-2011, 12:45 PM	#44
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver wow have tried to drive the wheels off my gmc this weekend but we had another fuel pump failure, I think I found the answer, the return line to tank is restricted and needs to be drilled out, So everyone beware....if you are trying to run TBI with a 14psi fuel system be sure and drill out the restriction in the fuel tank (blazer tank) or your stock tank before you toast 2 $150.00 fuel pumps like I did. Kieth

08-22-2011, 10:08 AM	#45
SulphuriousSam Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sulphur, OK Posts: 316	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver Ouch! That hurts __________________ 1966 C10 LWB, 283, 3 on the tree (lots of work to do!) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471348 2001 Suburban daily driver 2008 HHR (wife's ride)

08-22-2011, 08:10 PM	#46
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver I'm really liking the modified stock look of your truck. Good job man. Posted via Mobile Device

08-23-2011, 12:15 PM	#47
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver thanks for all the positive feedback, did eventually figure out what happened on the fuel pumps, we used the wrong line between the tank and the pump, it was not rated for the TBI and we think the fuel line was collapsing and causing the fuel pump to cavitate. We burned up 2 Carter P5001 ($199.00 list at NAPA) ended up with a Air tex E8094 ($112.00 at auto zone) changed the line out for fuel injection rubber hose , put the Airtex pump on and it runs like a champ.......Kieth EXterior shot: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._wLm4dMM-X2-LB Interior shot: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...6_rjGkFPB-A-LB PS does anyone know where I can get a GM horn buttom for my 91 burb wheel, it says chevrolet now and I would like to get one that says GMC.......Kieth

08-24-2011, 03:05 PM	#48
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver Just like a kid at christmas I could not wait to put the cragars on, even though I only had the new front hubs, put the fronts on, waiting for the new rear axles with the proper lug pattern...soon I hope...... http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...318683_65BHqDb Just click on the thumbnails for other shots...

08-29-2011, 09:02 AM	#49
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver My 66 on Route 66, finally got my rear cragars on and took some pictures.... New park along route 66 in Redfork (Tulsa, OK): http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._nS2QZT6-XL-LB http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._7P96XPv-X2-LB At the Park on the West side of Tulsa: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._Mv6jcCD-X2-LB http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._s8qZ7gJ-X2-LB It still is not finished but are they ever finished. Kieth

08-30-2011, 08:54 AM	#50
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: 66 GMC Fleetside Okie Daily Driver Looks great Kieth! I love the photos, it's hard not to take pictures of them when they look that nice! __________________ The Brown Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437222

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