Drove my 66 for the first time in 2 years yesterday - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NCD1966 · 04-02-2012, 12:44 PM

Finally got the truck back together and in drive able condition. Started just driving it around the family property. Going through the 3 speed just to make sure everything is good. Wash off the mildew off it

and did a test drive to the gas station for some 93.

Well I jumped back in the old truck and she didnt want to idle, so gave it some more throttle and went back home. Then on the way back it felt like it wasnt getting any fuel with the secondaries (double pump holley).
After some thinking and talking to my good buddy. It ended up being me not installing the fuel filter on the thing.

I guess all the crazyness with buying a new home and selling the old one, plus busy at work; I was just worried about getting the truck up and going.

Looks like I'll be pulling the carb off this week to clean the trash out of it, plus some other little bug fixing.

Anyways I'm just happy to drive it again.

Felt like I was back driving it in high school.

I'll have some photos to post up tomorrow.

1963c-10 · 04-02-2012, 12:59 PM

Congrats on the shake down run. You'll have it back out in no time.

markeb01 · 04-02-2012, 02:55 PM

Outstanding! That’s right up there with firing up a new engine for the first time. Good to hear nothing major went wrong. Looking forward to the photos.

NCD1966 · 04-02-2012, 03:26 PM

well the engine is new too! might have 2 miles on it and that was yesterday

NCD1966 · 04-04-2012, 10:59 PM

heres some photos as promised
the "66 and the "84
well I figured out on my "66 I have a vacuum leak somewhere. After my little run down the road it started running ruff and won't idle under 1000 rpm. Checked all the hoses, sprayed carb cleaner to try to find the leak and nothing. Not really sure where its at; my carb is about 7 years old, and I did a rebuild it. Might be a intake leak, but ;leaning towards the carb, not really sure.

I really cant wait to drive this thing with it running like a champ.

also going to lower the rear some more this weekend

NCD1966 · 04-04-2012, 11:23 PM

just thought I throw my dads 80 Z28 in too since it was parked in front of the 2 trucks

markeb01 · 04-04-2012, 11:24 PM

If you have an automatic transmission, make sure to check the vacuum line to the modulator. It may have come off and wouldn't be noticed without looking for it.

NCD1966 · 04-04-2012, 11:28 PM

3 speed manual here

04-02-2012, 12:44 PM	#1
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Drove my 66 for the first time in 2 years yesterday Finally got the truck back together and in drive able condition. Started just driving it around the family property. Going through the 3 speed just to make sure everything is good. Wash off the mildew off it and did a test drive to the gas station for some 93. Well I jumped back in the old truck and she didnt want to idle, so gave it some more throttle and went back home. Then on the way back it felt like it wasnt getting any fuel with the secondaries (double pump holley). After some thinking and talking to my good buddy. It ended up being me not installing the fuel filter on the thing. I guess all the crazyness with buying a new home and selling the old one, plus busy at work; I was just worried about getting the truck up and going. Looks like I'll be pulling the carb off this week to clean the trash out of it, plus some other little bug fixing. Anyways I'm just happy to drive it again. Felt like I was back driving it in high school. I'll have some photos to post up tomorrow. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet Last edited by NCD1966; 04-02-2012 at 12:52 PM.

04-02-2012, 12:59 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Drove my 66 for the first time in 2 years yesterday Congrats on the shake down run. You'll have it back out in no time. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-02-2012, 02:55 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Drove my 66 for the first time in 2 years yesterday Outstanding! That’s right up there with firing up a new engine for the first time. Good to hear nothing major went wrong. Looking forward to the photos. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-02-2012, 03:26 PM	#4
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: Drove my 66 for the first time in 2 years yesterday well the engine is new too! might have 2 miles on it and that was yesterday __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet

04-04-2012, 10:59 PM	#5
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: Drove my 66 for the first time in 2 years yesterday heres some photos as promised the "66 and the "84 well I figured out on my "66 I have a vacuum leak somewhere. After my little run down the road it started running ruff and won't idle under 1000 rpm. Checked all the hoses, sprayed carb cleaner to try to find the leak and nothing. Not really sure where its at; my carb is about 7 years old, and I did a rebuild it. Might be a intake leak, but ;leaning towards the carb, not really sure. I really cant wait to drive this thing with it running like a champ. also going to lower the rear some more this weekend __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet Last edited by NCD1966; 04-04-2012 at 11:24 PM.

04-04-2012, 11:23 PM	#6
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: Drove my 66 for the first time in 2 years yesterday just thought I throw my dads 80 Z28 in too since it was parked in front of the 2 trucks __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet

04-04-2012, 11:24 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Drove my 66 for the first time in 2 years yesterday If you have an automatic transmission, make sure to check the vacuum line to the modulator. It may have come off and wouldn't be noticed without looking for it. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-04-2012, 11:28 PM	#8
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: Drove my 66 for the first time in 2 years yesterday 3 speed manual here __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet



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