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oklahomaduner · 04-25-2009, 02:10 AM

After almost a year in the making, I’ve decided to start a build thread on my 1966 Chevy short-bed step-side.

The thing that started the ball rolling was picking up this ‘66 C-10, the body is pretty dang straight and a little bit of light rust, but overall in great condition.

After deciding to go 4x4 with it we found this Mid 80’s 1-ton truck from which we stole the frame out from under it.

We picked up a 14-bolt with a Detroit locker for the rear and a Dana 60 with a limited slip up front from a CU/CV military vehicle

We did a disc brake conversion on the 14 bolt and added a little bling

On the Dana 60 we went with high steer arms and Hydraulic assist from PSC

We pulled the body off, torched the old brackets and random parts, and got the frame all cleaned up .

After painting and priming the frame with rattle cans we put on 8-inch lift springs up front and 4 inch in the back with a shackle reversal.

oklahomaduner · 04-25-2009, 02:11 AM

For tires and wheels, we went with 38x15.50x20 Mickey Thompson MTZ’s and a set of American racing cannon wheels.

As for the drive train, we went for a 468 with an extreme 4x4 comp cam, edelbrock carb, and heddman headers. Turbo 400 tranny and an np-205 transfer case.

We cleaned it all up and here is how she sits now.

The plan is to make the 66 body fit onto the mid 80’s frame. We are going to have a body shop turn the single cab into an extended cab, here is a poor quality photoshop of what I hope the finished product will kinda look like with the exception of the wheels.

jonzcustomshop · 04-25-2009, 02:59 AM

that is looking awesome!
here is a pic of one done up similar:

**Captainfab** · 04-25-2009, 11:22 PM

You've done some real nice work so far. Please keep us posted on your progress......with pics of course.....we all like pics, especially Joe

oklahomaduner · 04-26-2009, 02:52 AM

Today we finally got the gas tank welded up and we only had one leak in my dads welds. here are some more pics I found

joe231 · 04-26-2009, 02:58 AM

wow! oklahomaduner
that is nice!!
what Part of Ok are you in?
you coming to our meet?

Hey Capt.....who is this Joe you speak of?

oklahomaduner · 04-26-2009, 03:29 AM

i'm in moore. And i don't know. i sure hope i can!!

ApeKing · 04-26-2009, 08:13 AM

I have in-laws in Moore. I have a Niece at umm East Moore high school I think. And another that graduated last year.

62 short step · 04-26-2009, 09:15 AM

Nice job!! Intrested to see how to put the body on the frame. Very nice job.

Alan's Classic · 04-26-2009, 10:44 PM

Beautiful work, that's goin' to be a kick a$$ truck.

joe231 · 04-26-2009, 10:56 PM

right on!
I hope so too

**Captainfab** · 04-27-2009, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

Hey Capt.....who is this Joe you speak of?

Errr....ummmm....did I say Joe?.....I meant Dick!

66Gilbert · 04-27-2009, 11:44 PM

Looks to be a very solid and professional looking build. Great job!!

oklahomaduner · 04-30-2009, 05:54 PM

here are a few pics of the tank, rear end, and underside

oklahomaduner · 04-30-2009, 06:17 PM

Joemomma1 · 04-30-2009, 06:23 PM

Holly crap!! How many gallons is that?

oklahomaduner · 04-30-2009, 06:26 PM

37 gallon =]

TwiggyTheDrummer · 04-30-2009, 06:57 PM

Looks sweet mean. That is going to be one big beast of a custom classic truck when you finish it.

**Captainfab** · 04-30-2009, 11:03 PM

Yeah that's one big tank.....looks good....nice welds too.

I see you went with an ORD shackle flip in the rear. Is there a reason you didn't go with some 52's up front?

joe231 · 04-30-2009, 11:09 PM

COOL tank!!
did you put baffles in it?

oklahomaduner · 04-30-2009, 11:49 PM

Those are the springs that my dad picked up as a surprise for me so i couldn't really tell ya. But yes we put a baffle in it. and the welds are my dad's. haha i'm still trying to learn to weld when we get a chance.

joe231 · 04-30-2009, 11:53 PM

I have been contemplating building a tank, how did you guys do the baffles?
any pics of the process?

TwiggyTheDrummer · 05-01-2009, 04:18 PM

You guys have too much off road crap. I see a dune-tire equipped Raptor and maybe a Rhino in the garage also. Man, I need to visit your place for a few days. That fab work is beauteous/clean and the suspension is insane.

oklahomaduner · 05-01-2009, 04:39 PM

joe, we didnt get any pics while we welded it up but all we did was a plate centered int the tank going from front to back the full length and height. and put 2 1 inch holes in the bottom of that plate and stitch welded it in.

oklahomaduner · 05-01-2009, 04:45 PM

Twiggy, thanks and yep we have a couple toys. my sister has a drag banshee, i have a stroked raptor, mommy has the long travel rhino. My dad has a cj-5 rock crawler on 49's and I have a mildly built yj on 36's.

04-25-2009, 02:10 AM	#1
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab After almost a year in the making, I’ve decided to start a build thread on my 1966 Chevy short-bed step-side. The thing that started the ball rolling was picking up this ‘66 C-10, the body is pretty dang straight and a little bit of light rust, but overall in great condition. After deciding to go 4x4 with it we found this Mid 80’s 1-ton truck from which we stole the frame out from under it. We picked up a 14-bolt with a Detroit locker for the rear and a Dana 60 with a limited slip up front from a CU/CV military vehicle We did a disc brake conversion on the 14 bolt and added a little bling On the Dana 60 we went with high steer arms and Hydraulic assist from PSC We pulled the body off, torched the old brackets and random parts, and got the frame all cleaned up . After painting and priming the frame with rattle cans we put on 8-inch lift springs up front and 4 inch in the back with a shackle reversal. Last edited by oklahomaduner; 10-06-2009 at 11:56 AM.

04-25-2009, 02:11 AM	#2
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread For tires and wheels, we went with 38x15.50x20 Mickey Thompson MTZ’s and a set of American racing cannon wheels. As for the drive train, we went for a 468 with an extreme 4x4 comp cam, edelbrock carb, and heddman headers. Turbo 400 tranny and an np-205 transfer case. We cleaned it all up and here is how she sits now. The plan is to make the 66 body fit onto the mid 80’s frame. We are going to have a body shop turn the single cab into an extended cab, here is a poor quality photoshop of what I hope the finished product will kinda look like with the exception of the wheels.

04-25-2009, 02:59 AM	#3
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: My '66 build thread that is looking awesome! here is a pic of one done up similar: Attached Images

04-25-2009, 11:22 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: My '66 build thread You've done some real nice work so far. Please keep us posted on your progress......with pics of course.....we all like pics, especially Joe __________________ 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

04-26-2009, 02:52 AM	#5
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread Today we finally got the gas tank welded up and we only had one leak in my dads welds. here are some more pics I found

04-26-2009, 02:58 AM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My '66 build thread wow! oklahomaduner that is nice!! what Part of Ok are you in? you coming to our meet? Hey Capt.....who is this Joe you speak of? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 04-26-2009 at 03:00 AM.

04-26-2009, 03:29 AM	#7
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread i'm in moore. And i don't know. i sure hope i can!!

04-26-2009, 08:13 AM	#8
ApeKing Trailers are for BOATS! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 208	Re: My '66 build thread I have in-laws in Moore. I have a Niece at umm East Moore high school I think. And another that graduated last year. __________________ The Rod Barons C.C. CSA

04-26-2009, 09:15 AM	#9
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: My '66 build thread Nice job!! Intrested to see how to put the body on the frame. Very nice job. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

04-26-2009, 10:44 PM	#10
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My '66 build thread Beautiful work, that's goin' to be a kick a$$ truck. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

04-26-2009, 10:56 PM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My '66 build thread right on! I hope so too __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-27-2009, 11:44 PM	#13
66Gilbert 1966 Crew Cab & 4X4 Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 904	Re: My '66 build thread Looks to be a very solid and professional looking build. Great job!!

04-30-2009, 05:54 PM	#14
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread here are a few pics of the tank, rear end, and underside

04-30-2009, 06:17 PM	#15
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread

04-30-2009, 06:23 PM	#16
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 814	Re: My '66 build thread Holly crap!! How many gallons is that?



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04-30-2009, 06:26 PM	#17
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread 37 gallon =]

04-30-2009, 06:57 PM	#18
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My '66 build thread Looks sweet mean. That is going to be one big beast of a custom classic truck when you finish it. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

04-30-2009, 11:03 PM	#19
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: My '66 build thread Yeah that's one big tank.....looks good....nice welds too. I see you went with an ORD shackle flip in the rear. Is there a reason you didn't go with some 52's up front? __________________ 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

04-30-2009, 11:09 PM	#20
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My '66 build thread COOL tank!! did you put baffles in it? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

04-30-2009, 11:49 PM	#21
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread Those are the springs that my dad picked up as a surprise for me so i couldn't really tell ya. But yes we put a baffle in it. and the welds are my dad's. haha i'm still trying to learn to weld when we get a chance. Last edited by oklahomaduner; 08-09-2010 at 03:39 AM.

04-30-2009, 11:53 PM	#22
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: My '66 build thread I have been contemplating building a tank, how did you guys do the baffles? any pics of the process? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-01-2009, 04:18 PM	#23
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My '66 build thread You guys have too much off road crap. I see a dune-tire equipped Raptor and maybe a Rhino in the garage also. Man, I need to visit your place for a few days. That fab work is beauteous/clean and the suspension is insane. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks Last edited by TwiggyTheDrummer; 05-01-2009 at 04:20 PM.

05-01-2009, 04:39 PM	#24
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread joe, we didnt get any pics while we welded it up but all we did was a plate centered int the tank going from front to back the full length and height. and put 2 1 inch holes in the bottom of that plate and stitch welded it in.

05-01-2009, 04:45 PM	#25
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread Twiggy, thanks and yep we have a couple toys. my sister has a drag banshee, i have a stroked raptor, mommy has the long travel rhino. My dad has a cj-5 rock crawler on 49's and I have a mildly built yj on 36's. Last edited by oklahomaduner; 11-23-2009 at 01:56 AM.

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