The 66 JoeMomma built.

[Joemomma1]

Been working on my 66 since I first joined, so why not have a build thread of it. First I stripped it down and started to clean it by my self but later on said "screw this" so I got it blasted. Put on the POR 15 and am currently putting it back together. I have been debating what to run in the rear. I wanted to take a look at the internals of the differential and found that it was completely gone. The clutch plates were in pieces. The spiders were a complete loss. That pretty much brings you up to speed.








700R4 from a 89 Trans Am and a blazer tank.



Other crap I have acuired.




03 Silverado buckets and console.

[joe231]

cool man the frame looks nice!!
so you can POR after blasting?

[kizer]

Yeah you can POR-15 after blasting. They just recommend you use their chemical etching and grease remover before applying the paint. I'm no painter, but I'd probably guess that the paint would stick even better if the surface had a little ruffness to it.

[Joemomma1]

Kizer is right. It sat for 3 days or so before I put it down. There was some slight surface rust just from sitting. The stuff goes down nice and goes far. I dont know if im sold on it though, maybe when they say it wont scratch they werent thinking you would use a screwdriver. Maybe it just needs to fully cure?

[Alan's Classic]

Nice progress. What look are you going for? Let me think.......I don't even have label for what I'm working towards. MAybe "reengineered stock"

[Joemomma1]

You got it! As far as the body and style I cant think of much if any mods to get it looking better. When it comes to performance, safety and comfort a 40+ year old truck leaves a lot to be desired in these areas.

[Captainfab]

Coming along nicely

What'cha have planned for an engine?

[Joemomma1]

Back to the blasting before the POR-15. They used either a glass or metal media. The frame was left with a pretty rough texture and all the little pieces ie; coils, bolts, calipers and misc brakets got sand and were much smoother.

[Joemomma1]

In my compelete gmc I have a 350 Im swapin in. Nuthin special has no oil leakes or burning so it will do. I was thinking since it will not be driven daily why not put a big block for any ocasional haulins or ass whoopins that may be needed.

[Corts60]

Good so far.....Look forward to seeing more of the body. Did the truck have a V-6 in it when you got it by chance?

[Joemomma1]

Yes a 305 w/ a granny 4 speed.

[Joemomma1]

I decided to use a ford 8.8" so I headed to the wrecking yard. I remebered seeing some neat things while I was there the last time so I took my camera.

It was converted into an rv.

What a beast.




Wasnt somebody looking for this type of booster setup?






Looks like someone thought id be fun to jump on it.


Any c20s looking for disk brakes?


How about the half tons?


And my haul for the day.


For $12 I decided why not get a rear sway bar off a trans am. The donor car also had rear disk w/ posi and was very tempting but it is too small for a truck. The rear end I pulled is from a 89 Lincoln Mark VII. $90 for a limited slip w/ disk brakes sounds good to me.
Its a real shame to such solid trucks here waiting to get crushed.

[Joemomma1]

If anyone wanted those V6 emblems Id be happy to forward them to you.

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

If anyone wanted those V6 emblems Id be happy to forward them to you.

Okay........

[Joemomma1]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Okay........

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[4dranch]

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

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The emblems....you still got them or are they still at the junk yard?

[Joemomma1]

Theyre at the junker. I will be heading there for a couple of things today or tomorrow. They've been there forever nobody is gonna touch them. Just cover shipping and theyre yours.

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Theyre at the junker. I will be heading there for a couple of things today or tomorrow. They've been there forever nobody is gonna touch them. Just cover shipping and theyre yours.

Thaks okay I thought you had them and they were in your way....Thanks Joe

Corts may need them it looks like a 60-61 model and that hood could be cut and used over his new engine project ..

[Joemomma1]

whats your zip? If we're talking a few washingtons dont worry about shipping. Not trying to force them on you but your the only one who has shown interest.

[4dranch]

38053

[Joemomma1]

Pm me your address. Ill send them to you. If theyre gone Ill let you know.

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Pm me your address. Ill send them to you. If theyre gone Ill let you know.

Sent you a PM.
Thanks.

[Joemomma1]

Time for an update. Been paying bills off so its slowed down alot.
Gonna be doing a conversion soon.

Got the front sheet metal, cab and engine back on. I ditched the ext regulated alt in favor of a CS144.


Started on the interior. This is what I get for not checking up on it while I wasnt driving it, this wasnt here a year ago.


Picked up a 9" at a half price sale at the junker. It has the chevy truck pattern.

Fitting in the blazer tank and skid plate.

Relay and thermo switch for the dual speed e-fan Im gonna be installing soon.

I figured Im going to need to install relays and fuses for the power seats, headlights and what ever else may come up.

The 65 burb I just picked up.


FYI: If anyone is debating POR-15 Vs. Powder coating, go with powder coating. I followed their instructions but this crap scratches off like paint. THERE IS NO EASY WAY OUT. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. For $200 more I could have had it done. I should have not been so cheap.
Now for a few questions if you dont mind.
Has anyone used the bowtie overdrives T.V made easy system? Do you really need their kit or will the piece summit sells work the same?
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a 67-72 van tilt column?

[jason65]

Looks like you got lots of good shtuff. That is a good looking burb.

[joe231]

you can get a huge version here

1967-72 Chevy truck V8 and cab wiring on Flickr -...

not sure why it shows up like a video, just click on the link at the top.
you can thank boundstaffpress for the color diagram, he is a member here.

I'm sorry to hear about the POR......I know you said you followed the directions, did you brush or roll it on? did you clean and degrease your frame before you painted? did you use the POR straight from the can or pour it into a smaller container?

progress is looking good!!!