Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

[X24]

Did the thread move? Where we at fellas?
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[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by X24

Did the thread move? Where we at fellas?
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No, this thread hasn't moved in long time! I've been working like crazy for the last year or so. 6-7 days a week and raising kids. I also have another project that I'm about a month from finishing. After that I'll be back. I've been lurking and trying to keep up on other builds, but have had no time for my own. Dammit. Back soon!

[C@rnut001]

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

No, this thread hasn't moved in long time! I've been working like crazy for the last year or so. 6-7 days a week and raising kids. I also have another project that I'm about a month from finishing. After that I'll be back. I've been lurking and trying to keep up on other builds, but have had no time for my own. Dammit. Back soon!

It is great to hear that you will be back...good luck getting the other project totally finished so we can see some progress here....

[Strodder]

I know what you mean Greg. I finely found time to do some work on my truck.
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[shrunken66stroker]

She's always in the garage waiting for me. So loyal.

[X24]

WOW, between all that work, plus the kids and wife... I can't imagine getting any free time.
I have 2 boys, a dog, wife, and a new house (fixer upper) plus a '64 c10...
You are my hero.
HOPE YOU GET TO FINISH THAT MACHINE SOON...
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[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by X24

WOW, between all that work, plus the kids and wife... I can't imagine getting any free time.
I have 2 boys, a dog, wife, and a new house (fixer upper) plus a '64 c10...
You are my hero.
HOPE YOU GET TO FINISH THAT MACHINE SOON...
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Me too. Thanks, X!

[Frizzle Fry]

Hey man, I hear you on the life/priorities/distractions. Remember this is a hobby. It will wait for you, and so will we.

[McMurphy]

Hey now, I saw where you said you been making some progress....
Out with it mister, some of us have been missing your build around here !!!

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Hey now, I saw where you said you been making some progress....
Out with it mister, some of us have been missing your build around here !!!

Ha! I'll take some pics and get them up asap. I'm one of the ones who's been missing my build around here!

[C@rnut001]

Is your truck still on hold due to work, life and kids? Don't work yourself to death, take a vacation and work on this thing already...LOL.

[Strodder]

Yeah, I'm in the same boat

[daverod]

Its just a matter of time she'll want the garage.

[1966chevy]

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

I'm going to start from the beginning to give you guys a sense of how far this project has come. My Grandfather bought this truck off the lot in 66 along with a chevelle for my Grandmother. I think he must have run into some money to buy both of them at the same time. The chevelle is currently sitting in my Dad's driveway in pristine unrestored condition. It has the original 283, powerglide and only about 70,000 miles on it. That's my next project if I can talk him out of it. Back to the truck.
This truck sat broken down in my yard from the time I was in middle school till I was 21. My Dad and I put a rebuild small block in and I drove it around the country. 30,000 miles later I finally moved into a house with an empty two car garage out back. This was 2 years ago in January 09'. I started stripping it down to the frame immediately. Once the frame was bare metal I decided to convert it from a long to a short bed. With some help from my Brother and Dad, we cut 20 inches out of the frame and the bed. I ordered up the Air Ride Strong Arm kit for the front and back along with a four wheel disc brake set up from Baer. After the bags and brakes were on I put the cab back on the truck and started cutting rust out of the floor board, kick panels and rocker panels. I patched the floors on both sides and moved to the front fenders. I bought new ones but have since decided to cut them up and patch the original fenders. When you get a part for your truck and it has a made in Taiwan sticker on it, it makes you cringe. Plus nothing fits like original sheet metal. I've done most of the hammer and dolly work and have gotten all of the panels pretty straight. When the front fenders are done I'll be ready for primer.
Right now I still have the rebuilt small block in it but I traded out the old 4 speed granny for a T-5 out of a Firebird. It's a good cruising combination for now but it's only a place holder for what I'm in the process of building. I've started a 383 stroker that will have about 450hp and will be bolted to a Tremec TKO500 5 speed. I'll probably have to finish the truck first with the engine and tranny that are in it now and swap them out later. I've had to prioritize since the economy turned to ****.
I'll post as many pictures as I can to give you guys a good look at some of the work that's been done. Some of them are from my phone so there a bit fuzzy but effective.
Thanks for looking.

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[1774btcrew]

Has there been any progress on this?

[RPOZ11]

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

No, this thread hasn't moved in long time! I've been working like crazy for the last year or so. 6-7 days a week and raising kids. I also have another project that I'm about a month from finishing. After that I'll be back. I've been lurking and trying to keep up on other builds, but have had no time for my own. Dammit. Back soon!

I can totally relate!
Love the build.
Thanx for a great thread for us all to enjoy!!!

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by RPOZ11

I can totally relate!
Love the build.
Thanx for a great thread for us all to enjoy!!!

Been working on the steering linkage to the rack. I have a u-joint on the way and some double d steering shaft. When I put it together I'll take some picks and get this tread rollin again.

[jlsanborn]

Glad I found this one... Cool truck and awesome work!

[Strodder]

Is it snowing in Vegas yet?

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Glad I found this one... Cool truck and awesome work!

Thanks

Originally Posted by Strodder

Is it snowing in Vegas yet?

Not yet Dennis but it's forecasted to snow tomorrow, funny enough.
Happy New Year!

[shrunken66stroker]

Here it is, an actual update. I ordered a u-joint and some double d shaft, then went to cutting. I need to do a little research on welding dissimilar metals. I'm trying to tig the stainless u-joint to the mild steel steering shaft. I know I need to get some straight argon, but I'm trying to figure out the best filler metal to use. I'm at 309L at the moment but need to call my brother to confirm. I need to fill the first hole in the frame that I cut and then realized the shafts wouldn't mate up. The instructions from No Limit for the rack didn't exactly work for me. More to come, hopefully it doesn't take me another year.

[hotrod1]

I use 308L with a regular mix gas.

[rickoner]

I might be wrong but I think 309 is the correct rod. An 'ol timer taught me "odd number when welding odd (dissimilar) metals." That's what I've always went off of.

[Captainfab]

I would also go with 309L and straight Argon.

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by rickoner

I might be wrong but I think 309 is the correct rod. An 'ol timer taught me "odd number when welding odd (dissimilar) metals." That's what I've always went off of.

Originally Posted by hotrod1

I use 308L with a regular mix gas.

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I would also go with 309L and straight Argon.

Thanks guys. I got some 309 and a fresh bottle of argon today. I'm going to give it a shot this weekend. I'll post pics of how it turns out.