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AZ66GMC · 04-25-2010, 04:05 PM

I purchased a 66 GMC LWB for a weekend cruiser and tow vehicle for my S15 race truck that I'm building. It's a solid original AZ truck and I have the original manuals and Protect-O-Plate. I'm now the third owner and plan to be the last!

My plans are;

76 1/2 ton front suspension conversion with power disc brakes and steering

700R4 tranny swap

A/C (gotta have it here...)

Possibly an EFI system

Resto mod body work

Air lift bags for the rear

and I'm sure more to come...

Tony

Shaky · 04-25-2010, 04:29 PM

Welcome! That's a very nice starting point. Other than that single-pot master cylinder, it looks good to go as-is!

AZ66GMC · 04-25-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaky

Welcome! That's a very nice starting point. Other than that single-pot master cylinder, it looks good to go as-is!

Thanks Shaky! The brakes are first on my list and I just got a complete crossmember from a 75 Chevy today. Going to strip it next weekend and rebuild it. I ordered 6-lug rotors from CPP to keep the 6-lug configuration.

There is a lot of great info on this site and I'm glad to be part of it

Tony

Shaky · 04-25-2010, 07:57 PM

Those six-lug rotors are the way to go. I converted my '66 to 5-lug (back before there were six-lug options) and it was a bit of work.

protrash64 · 04-25-2010, 08:08 PM

from Mesa......nice truck.

**DPowers** · 04-25-2010, 09:49 PM

Sharp truck

AZ66GMC · 04-25-2010, 10:06 PM

Thanks protrash64 and DPowers!

I just picked up a 88 700R4 from CL for $300. It had been rebuilt 1.5yrs ago with just under 10k miles. It's a clean tranny.

Plan to start rebuilding the 75 suspension next weekend and hope to tear down the truck in two weeks. Need to get done before it gets too hot...

Shaky, ya I wanted to keep from having to get new wheels and the ones on it will do for now. I would have probably bought new rotors anyways, so just spent a few extra bucks to keep the 6-lug

protrash64, I see that you are in Mesa. I'm up North in Deer Valley. I'm hoping to have the truck all cleaned up to hit the Pavilions soon. Haven't been there in years...

Tony

protrash64 · 04-25-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AZ66GMC

protrash64, I see that you are in Mesa. I'm up North in Deer Valley. I'm hoping to have the truck all cleaned up to hit the Pavilions soon. Haven't been there in years...

Tony

....thats OK, I've never been there!!

I'm trying to get a few things finished to put a couple miles on my 'burb before the heat. It's coming soon!!

**Captainfab** · 04-26-2010, 01:40 AM

Welcome to the forum

You're starting with a real nice truck. The front discs will make a noticeable difference as well as the power steering. Let me know if I can help you with any of the adapters for your swap.

Franks Fab Shop · 04-27-2010, 12:18 AM

super clean ride!! only a month since i;ve own my second GMC and all ready i want anoter!

's rule!

AZ66GMC · 04-27-2010, 08:49 PM

Thanks guys

Captainfab, I will probably hit you up for the PS mounting plate. I'm hoping to start on the new front end this weekend

Tony

jason65 · 04-28-2010, 01:23 PM

Good looking truck dude.

AZ66GMC · 04-30-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jason65

Good looking truck dude.

Thanks Jason!

I got my CPP 6-lug rotors in today

Gonna start stripping the donor front suspension this weekend. Hope to have it ready next weekend to be swapped out.

Tony

198plus · 05-01-2010, 12:31 AM

Nice looking truck you have.

AZ66GMC · 05-23-2010, 09:07 PM

Well, I finally found some time and had a very productive weekend!

I finished sand blasting the 76 1/2 ton donor front suspension, painted everything and then assembled the majority of the parts

Hopefully, I'll get the truck tore apart next weekend and get the new suspension installed since I have a 3-day weekend! Whoo Hoo!

Tony

**DPowers** · 05-23-2010, 09:34 PM

Looking good

protrash64 · 05-23-2010, 10:06 PM

Nice job, Tony....

Everything looks killer; and the weather is holding out, too.

AZ66GMC · 05-23-2010, 10:59 PM

Thanks guys!

Ya, the weather was great this weekend. A little too windy for painting, but I did it in the shop instead of under my canopy.

Hopefully next weekend isn't too hot...

Tony

Shaky · 05-25-2010, 09:17 AM

Nice work! How did you get the springs in there without the weight of the truck to work against? Spring compressor?

AZ66GMC · 05-25-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaky

Nice work! How did you get the springs in there without the weight of the truck to work against? Spring compressor?

Thanks Shaky

I actually cut one coil off the stock spring and I was able to barely get the nuts on the ball joints

I'm not sure if it will be as low as it currently is, but for now it will do. I plan to get dropped spindles later when the funds permit. I just want this road worthy so I can drive it to the track on the weekends

Tony

AZ66GMC · 05-30-2010, 12:10 AM

I got the front tore down today.

I forgot how many bolts they used back in the day.... took longer than I wanted, but it's done

Tony

AZ66GMC · 05-30-2010, 02:31 PM

I just got back from Pick-n-Pull's 50% off sale and found a 79 power brake master cylinder and booster with the brake lines and proportioning valve for $30

Last one in the yard, so I guess I got lucky

Tony

protrash64 · 05-30-2010, 03:15 PM

Looks like you're neck deep in it now, Tony!!!

jgh64pkup · 05-30-2010, 03:31 PM

wow this is a cool build
any pics of the sonoma?

AZ66GMC · 05-31-2010, 10:06 AM

Thanks guys! I've almost got the front completely stripped and hope to paint it next weekend.

Here are a few pics of the Sonoma. You can see more on the link in my signature

Tony

04-25-2010, 04:05 PM	#1
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	My 66 GMC LWB I purchased a 66 GMC LWB for a weekend cruiser and tow vehicle for my S15 race truck that I'm building. It's a solid original AZ truck and I have the original manuals and Protect-O-Plate. I'm now the third owner and plan to be the last! My plans are; 76 1/2 ton front suspension conversion with power disc brakes and steering 700R4 tranny swap A/C (gotta have it here...) Possibly an EFI system Resto mod body work Air lift bags for the rear and I'm sure more to come... Tony Last edited by AZ66GMC; 05-30-2010 at 12:02 AM.

04-25-2010, 04:29 PM	#2
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Welcome! That's a very nice starting point. Other than that single-pot master cylinder, it looks good to go as-is! __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

04-25-2010, 07:57 PM	#4
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Those six-lug rotors are the way to go. I converted my '66 to 5-lug (back before there were six-lug options) and it was a bit of work. __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

04-25-2010, 08:08 PM	#5
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: My 66 GMC LWB from Mesa......nice truck. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

04-25-2010, 09:49 PM	#6
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Sharp truck __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

04-25-2010, 10:06 PM	#7
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Thanks protrash64 and DPowers! I just picked up a 88 700R4 from CL for $300. It had been rebuilt 1.5yrs ago with just under 10k miles. It's a clean tranny. Plan to start rebuilding the 75 suspension next weekend and hope to tear down the truck in two weeks. Need to get done before it gets too hot... Shaky, ya I wanted to keep from having to get new wheels and the ones on it will do for now. I would have probably bought new rotors anyways, so just spent a few extra bucks to keep the 6-lug protrash64, I see that you are in Mesa. I'm up North in Deer Valley. I'm hoping to have the truck all cleaned up to hit the Pavilions soon. Haven't been there in years... Tony Last edited by AZ66GMC; 09-30-2010 at 11:45 PM.

04-26-2010, 01:40 AM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Welcome to the forum You're starting with a real nice truck. The front discs will make a noticeable difference as well as the power steering. Let me know if I can help you with any of the adapters for your swap. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

04-27-2010, 12:18 AM	#10
Franks Fab Shop Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: costa mesa , Calif. Posts: 120	Re: My 66 GMC LWB super clean ride!! only a month since i;ve own my second GMC and all ready i want anoter! 's rule! Last edited by Franks Fab Shop; 04-27-2010 at 12:18 AM.

04-27-2010, 08:49 PM	#11
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Thanks guys Captainfab, I will probably hit you up for the PS mounting plate. I'm hoping to start on the new front end this weekend Tony

04-28-2010, 01:23 PM	#12
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Good looking truck dude.

05-01-2010, 12:31 AM	#14
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Nice looking truck you have. __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

05-23-2010, 09:07 PM	#15
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Well, I finally found some time and had a very productive weekend! I finished sand blasting the 76 1/2 ton donor front suspension, painted everything and then assembled the majority of the parts Hopefully, I'll get the truck tore apart next weekend and get the new suspension installed since I have a 3-day weekend! Whoo Hoo! Tony __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283 Last edited by AZ66GMC; 05-24-2010 at 10:11 PM.

05-23-2010, 09:34 PM	#16
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Looking good __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

05-23-2010, 10:06 PM	#17
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Nice job, Tony.... Everything looks killer; and the weather is holding out, too. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

05-23-2010, 10:59 PM	#18
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Thanks guys! Ya, the weather was great this weekend. A little too windy for painting, but I did it in the shop instead of under my canopy. Hopefully next weekend isn't too hot... Tony __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283



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05-25-2010, 09:17 AM	#19
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Nice work! How did you get the springs in there without the weight of the truck to work against? Spring compressor? __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

05-30-2010, 12:10 AM	#21
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: My 66 GMC LWB I got the front tore down today. I forgot how many bolts they used back in the day.... took longer than I wanted, but it's done Tony __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283

05-30-2010, 02:31 PM	#22
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: My 66 GMC LWB I just got back from Pick-n-Pull's 50% off sale and found a 79 power brake master cylinder and booster with the brake lines and proportioning valve for $30 Last one in the yard, so I guess I got lucky Tony __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283

05-30-2010, 03:15 PM	#23
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Looks like you're neck deep in it now, Tony!!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

05-30-2010, 03:31 PM	#24
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05-31-2010, 10:06 AM	#25
AZ66GMC Desert Dweller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Posts: 321	Re: My 66 GMC LWB Thanks guys! I've almost got the front completely stripped and hope to paint it next weekend. Here are a few pics of the Sonoma. You can see more on the link in my signature Tony __________________ Tony 66 GMC LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399283 Last edited by AZ66GMC; 05-31-2010 at 10:07 AM.

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