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junkyard junky · 01-14-2014, 11:16 PM

Bought this a couple of weeks ago. I has a 63 short bed a couple of years ago that I never did anything with. It was a project and I would up selling it. A couple of weeks ago I found this 66 long bed step side on the internet. Went down to take a look at it and wound up bringing it back home. My grandfather bought one just exactly like this one in 66. I remember riding in it but it would up getting parted out after he ran a stop sign and was t-boned in the early 90's. Been wanting one for a couple of years and finally got one. Needs some cab corner work and floor pan,toe,kick panel junction area repair. I'll be going through all the brakes, suspension and engine gaskets/seals.

junkyard junky · 01-14-2014, 11:18 PM

More pics of the passenger side.

Ta2Don · 01-14-2014, 11:32 PM

and

aboard!!!

PAPA KENT · 01-15-2014, 12:29 AM

Welcome and good luck with your truck.

TJ's Chevy · 01-15-2014, 12:30 AM

Howdy and WELCOME! Yer truck looks like my '66 used to look back in 2011!!! LOL! Nice truck for a start! What 6 banger is in there??? My guess is either a 230 or 250?

**Captainfab** · 01-15-2014, 01:58 AM

Welcome to the forum

Sounds like you have a good plan. Keep us updated on your progress.

junkyard junky · 01-16-2014, 11:21 PM

I've never done any patch panel replacement before. I'm mostly a mechanical guy. I need to figure where to start on the body.

b.sharp · 01-17-2014, 02:56 PM

Not a bad find for our neck o fthe woods. Good luck with the project. Get it Mechanically safe to drive then reapir it as you can drive it. It will make it a much better experience. I know a couple guys in your area.

junkyard junky · 01-31-2014, 09:59 PM

Pulled the tank and its toast. Debating on buying a stock one or putting one underneath the bed.

**DPowers** · 01-31-2014, 11:06 PM

Welcome

TJ's Chevy · 02-01-2014, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by junkyard junky

Pulled the tank and its toast. Debating on buying a stock one or putting one underneath the bed.

Just my personal preference...but I would put a tank under the bed. LMC or Classic Parts and many others make rear frame mount tanks. Reason being is that unless you really really seal up your in-cab fuel tank you will always suffer from fuel vapors sometime or another. At least it is my problem.

01-14-2014, 11:16 PM	#1
junkyard junky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Glasgow, Ky Posts: 6	New guy with a 66 stepside Bought this a couple of weeks ago. I has a 63 short bed a couple of years ago that I never did anything with. It was a project and I would up selling it. A couple of weeks ago I found this 66 long bed step side on the internet. Went down to take a look at it and wound up bringing it back home. My grandfather bought one just exactly like this one in 66. I remember riding in it but it would up getting parted out after he ran a stop sign and was t-boned in the early 90's. Been wanting one for a couple of years and finally got one. Needs some cab corner work and floor pan,toe,kick panel junction area repair. I'll be going through all the brakes, suspension and engine gaskets/seals. Attached Images

01-14-2014, 11:18 PM	#2
junkyard junky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Glasgow, Ky Posts: 6	Re: New guy with a 66 stepside More pics of the passenger side. Attached Images

01-14-2014, 11:32 PM	#3
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: New guy with a 66 stepside and aboard!!! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

01-15-2014, 12:29 AM	#4
PAPA KENT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lolo montana Posts: 361	Re: New guy with a 66 stepside Welcome and good luck with your truck.

01-15-2014, 12:30 AM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: New guy with a 66 stepside Howdy and WELCOME! Yer truck looks like my '66 used to look back in 2011!!! LOL! Nice truck for a start! What 6 banger is in there??? My guess is either a 230 or 250? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-15-2014, 01:58 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: New guy with a 66 stepside Welcome to the forum Sounds like you have a good plan. Keep us updated on your progress. __________________ 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

01-16-2014, 11:21 PM	#7
junkyard junky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Glasgow, Ky Posts: 6	Re: New guy with a 66 stepside I've never done any patch panel replacement before. I'm mostly a mechanical guy. I need to figure where to start on the body.

01-17-2014, 02:56 PM	#8
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: New guy with a 66 stepside Not a bad find for our neck o fthe woods. Good luck with the project. Get it Mechanically safe to drive then reapir it as you can drive it. It will make it a much better experience. I know a couple guys in your area.

01-31-2014, 09:59 PM	#9
junkyard junky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Glasgow, Ky Posts: 6	Re: New guy with a 66 stepside Pulled the tank and its toast. Debating on buying a stock one or putting one underneath the bed.

01-31-2014, 11:06 PM	#10
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,446	Re: New guy with a 66 stepside Welcome __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556



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