Farmers big block

[66farmer]

I got a new year update. Moved the diff forward 1 3/4" to center the wheel in the fender opening. Did the 4" pipe c notch lowered the rear of the truck another 1" or so. Built new diff bump stops. Moved the shocks to the rear of diff and to the outside of the frame. Moved the panhard bar. Down sized on the mufflers (from 22" to 18" not enough bark out of the 22"s). Ran the 3" muffler pipe over the diff will exit rear of the tires. I hope by this weekend I can reinstall the bed for the last time (I have removed it 4 times).

[pdxhall]

Great work, man. I'm looking forward to seeing all together again.

[66farmer]

Truck update. Exhaust is finally completed, rear axel moved forward, lower the rear another 1". I have a few more things to complete before the first show of the year Portland Roadster Show.

[Bomp]

Looks great. Hope to see you at the show. I'll definitely be there checking out your truck.

[rustbucket66]

Lookin good! I agree with the rear wheel being centered in the wheel opening. It looks much better, and now the ride height you want also. Box floor looks like a polished dance floor, hope no one puts a fingerprint on it. Just kidding. Say, I noticed a John Deere in the background of one of your pics. A man's tractor, nothing runs like a Deere.

[TJ's Chevy]

Great work Keith! Looks really good!

[66farmer]

Napa Auto Parts /Sunset Auto Parts which owns a lot of Napa stores in the metro area has asked me if I would display the '66 in their booth at this year's Portland Roadster Show. So if your going this year come on by...me and the old girl will be there.

[pdxhall]

I'll be looking for your truck at the show. Great invite from the NAPA folks.

[Mikes66ChevyC10]

Great build and beautiful truck!!! Hope my 66 C10 stepside comes out as nice as yours!

[earl84]

I can't wait to see it with birds eye maple. I think it's one of the most beautiful beds ever as it is now, though. Not saying you shouldn't do it, just saying that you have amazing craftsmanship.

[Ta2Don]

Waiting patiently to see the bedwood change and the ashtray pull...
...and if you need to get rid of that old bedwood, just holler!

[66farmer]

I did the bed wood at a local High School winter wood shop night class that a friend teaches. Last year I learned a lot, this time I will do a lamination with 1"x1/8 SS inlayed cross way on the bottom for more support that should keep the wood stable.

[TJ's Chevy]

Awaiting the projects for the winter!

[66farmer]

I thought I would add a few things to keep this thread alive. We all know the trucks are never done.
The exhaust which is 18" Magnaflow 3" mufflers had a raspy glasspack sound I don't like it so I added a 3" crossover. That really helped it took the raspy sound out.

The next problem I had is the fuel gauge didn't read accurate. The sending unit was grounded to the cross member my main ground it to the right frame rail and the cab. The problem was the cross members is not a good ground in old rigs. Put a new ground to the right frame rail problem solved.

Next problem I would have a problem starting the truck if she sat for two to three weeks. The mechanical fuel pump couldn't bring the fuel up fast enough. So I replaced it with a Carter electric pump. It works great and I can't hear the pump running.

[Bomp]

Upgrades look great. Good thing to know about grounding and the cross member.
That cross over pipe looks pretty healthy.

Was hoping to catch you at the PIR track during the swap meet.

[rustbucket66]

Looks good Keith, how do you keep it so clean underneath? Looking forward to the new bed wood, although the existing bed wood is beautiful. Maybe you need another project.

[66farmer]

Originally Posted by rustbucket66

Looks good Keith, how do you keep it so clean underneath? Looking forward to the new bed wood, although the existing bed wood is beautiful. Maybe you need another project.

Thanks she only sees good weather drives and having a lift makes it easier to keep her bottom clean.
How's your truck working out any upgrades.

[rustbucket66]

No upgrades really, but have been driving it quite a bit, and have ran a few tanks of fuel through it. We have had the mildest winter ever up here. As for yours, that is the cleanest farm truck I have ever seen. Don't you have any dirt on your farm? Have you had any thoughts about a second project? Looks to me like your truck is pretty much done and you keep working on it. Maybe a 47-54 five window would be cool. Just thinking out loud.

[66farmer]

Originally Posted by rustbucket66

No upgrades really, but have been driving it quite a bit, and have ran a few tanks of fuel through it. We have had the mildest winter ever up here. As for yours, that is the cleanest farm truck I have ever seen. Don't you have any dirt on your farm? Have you had any thoughts about a second project? Looks to me like your truck is pretty much done and you keep working on it. Maybe a 47-54 five window would be cool. Just thinking out loud.

I would like to do a 42-46 chevy truck. I'm doing some research on BMW M5
engines. There a straight 6 engine that put out some good power. A friend of mine is going to bring his over so I can check it out.
I think that m5 engine with a 6 speed add a turbo in a old truck would be different.

[66farmer]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Upgrades look great. Good thing to know about grounding and the cross member.
That cross over pipe looks pretty healthy.

Was hoping to catch you at the PIR track during the swap meet.

The plan was to be at the track early Thursday morning, Wed night I got the dame flu, I was looking forward to catching up on your truck projects.