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Old 10-24-2009, 03:35 PM   #1
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Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread

Back to a rolling chassis! Thought I would include a pic of the daily driver while I had it cleand up too.
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Old 01-10-2010, 10:19 PM   #2
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Well it's been a while but finally got through the Holidays and back to work on the truck. Power steering, brake lines, fuel tank and new drums in the rear. Ready for the motor and tranny now.
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Old 01-12-2010, 04:57 PM   #3
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great looking build man what exactky did you use to clean and paint the frame? Im working on cleaning the frame on my 66 and some of this grime just wont budge . i was thinging of just using rustoleum spray paint on the frame but yours looks so clean also could you pm me info on where you got your notch ie. part number and price.
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Old 01-12-2010, 08:35 PM   #4
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great looking build man what exactky did you use to clean and paint the frame? Im working on cleaning the frame on my 66 and some of this grime just wont budge . i was thinging of just using rustoleum spray paint on the frame but yours looks so clean also could you pm me info on where you got your notch ie. part number and price.
Lots of oven cleaner and simple green with a power washer. Then I hit the real stubborn parts with a wire wheel. Painted with the KBS chassis coat kit. Pretty happy with how it tunred out. It's not show quality by any means but looks great for a driver and was cheap and easy.

The C-notch is from CPP.
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Old 01-12-2010, 11:57 PM   #5
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NICE WORK SLIM , THATS GOING BE A NICE RIDE
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Old 05-02-2010, 08:02 PM   #6
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Well the project is back on track! If you hadn't heard my body turned out to be garbage after it came back from the blasters which turned out to be a blessing in disguise. As I bought a complete body worked and painted roller off of eBay. Well it showed up today and I am super pumped. A Blueprint 383 and a th350 are on the way from Jegs. Then I will be able to marry up this body and my frame and start working all of the details.
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Old 07-06-2010, 02:28 PM   #7
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Lookie what showed up today: 430 horses of powery goodness and 466 pound feet of rubber burning torque!!!

The Monster 700R4 should be here Friday, Hopefully get it all in the truck next weekend.
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Old 07-07-2010, 10:55 PM   #8
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Thanks guys cant wait to hear this thing run. It a Blueprint budget stomper 383. I picked it up from Jegs. Rated at 420/450, so was pleasently suprised to see a few extra ponies on the dyno sheet.
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Old 07-10-2010, 07:44 PM   #9
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Well it took me the better part of a day and I feel like I was hit by a bus, but I finally got the Beast and the Monster 700r4 in the truck!
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Old 07-26-2010, 09:00 PM   #10
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Finally found the perfect header!! After trying 2 different sets I was about to order my 3rd to try when my latest issue of Custom Classic Trucks arrived... To my surprise they were doing a tech article, putting an exhaust in the "Get Shorty" project. They used a set of Doug's Tri-Y headers and claimed they fit great. I said what they hell I might as well give them a try...

These headers fit almost perfect! Just a little trimming on the pass side rail and they dropped right in. Even better they are true longtubes and don’t hang below the rails but a fraction of an inch. They are a bit pricey at $605 but well worth it for their fit, coating and longtube design. They are Dougs D375Y.

Man what a relief to finally have these in and move on to the next part of the build!
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Old 07-26-2010, 09:02 PM   #11
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Couple more.
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Old 07-27-2010, 12:24 AM   #12
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Did you move the new motor mounts up one hole and drill a new hole for the foward bolt? If so how do you like the fit for the dizzy clearance. Also with the 700r will the drive shaft have to be re-sized in lenght with the motor mounts moved fwd? Love your build and looking good you will be on the road in no time...
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Old 08-16-2010, 09:05 PM   #13
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Got any more pics? that is looking great Slim. What are the details on the Rad and shroud you are using?
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Old 08-16-2010, 09:15 PM   #14
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Thanks. More pics to come. Radiator is a dual core 1" tubes off of ebay, the fan is a Zirgo 3000cfm and the shroud was made by us radiator.
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Old 08-16-2010, 09:24 PM   #15
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Thanks for the info, it sure looks like it all fits really good. Nice and clean.
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Old 08-27-2010, 02:14 PM   #16
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I LOVE this build, man.
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Old 08-27-2010, 04:30 PM   #17
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Looking good!!
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Old 09-05-2010, 03:17 PM   #18
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Started the beast the first time today!!



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Old 09-06-2010, 12:57 AM   #19
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That sounds good
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Old 09-07-2010, 10:35 PM   #20
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sounds great!
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Old 09-08-2010, 09:48 AM   #21
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Truck is looking great-

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Old 09-08-2010, 12:55 PM   #22
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Sounds very gnarly!! Your build is coming along very nicely.
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Old 01-05-2011, 10:09 PM   #23
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that looks awesome! nice work
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Old 01-06-2011, 04:48 PM   #24
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You have yourself a very nice truck
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Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuude... this truck is amazing! I love the bed.
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