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Jgowin · 04-28-2014, 01:10 AM

We've had this 66 in a hay barn for the past 20 years, about everytime I've wanted to pull it out and start on it either it's been blocked in by round bells or something has came up. Well last week the hay was moved and I had the time to pick it up. I rounded up 4 rollers and some tools and headed to my dads place.

Loaded up and headed to the house

Finally safe at home!

My plans are to redo the brakes, drop in a motor and trans, slam, round up some missing parts, and drive the wheels off it. I really don't need another project right now but I can't help myself.

MikeS. · 04-28-2014, 03:16 AM

I'm guessing the rust isn't too bad, good for you.

**PGSigns** · 04-28-2014, 07:28 AM

Looks to be a good solid truck to start with. What are your plans for the build?
Jimmy

1963c-10 · 04-28-2014, 09:10 AM

Nice stepside...looks like it'll make a good project truck!!

TJ's Chevy · 04-28-2014, 10:45 AM

Nice truck! I'll make a great project!

Jgowin · 04-28-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeS.

I'm guessing the rust isn't too bad, good for you.

Not too bad, a little bit of rust in the floors and a small amount in the cab corners.

Jgowin · 04-28-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

Looks to be a good solid truck to start with. What are your plans for the build?
Jimmy

I went today and ordered brake parts, I've located a straight six and 3 speed, and I'm shopping for drop springs and shocks. As the exterior goes I want to get the orange off the drivers door and roll it. I'm trying to avoid getting into another major rebuild-restro project.

Jgowin · 04-28-2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Nice stepside...looks like it'll make a good project truck!!

Thanks I'm looking forward to it.

Jgowin · 04-28-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

Nice truck! I'll make a great project!

Thanks! I'm really liking the rusty but not crusty the little truck has going for it.

supercharged · 04-28-2014, 03:34 PM

Now that is one swell barn find.

I would drive it like it is - once it is up and running and safe.

Nothing beats real patina.

Woogeroo · 04-28-2014, 04:11 PM

Time to get out the dawn dish washing soap to cut that grime off.

-W

familyfast64 · 04-28-2014, 09:16 PM

Hell yeah! Nice spot to store em. I love patina too, and if coarse actually driving them. Nice work

Jgowin · 04-28-2014, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by supercharged

Now that is one swell barn find.

I would drive it like it is - once it is up and running and safe.

Nothing beats real patina.

Thanks! I agree! That's my plan as well, being blocked in the barn with a bunch of round bails definitely saved this one, 10 years ago this truck would have been used for spare parts and it almost was 20 years ago. My dad owned the truck before and traded it to friend,(that's the orange door origin) luckily he traded backed for the truck again but not before the original seat and motor and trans were pulled. To me the original paint/patina movement has saved a lot of these old trucks and cars from becoming scrap.

Jgowin · 04-28-2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by familyfast64

Hell yeah! Nice spot to store em. I love patina too, and if coarse actually driving them. Nice work

Thanks man, yeah I'm hoping to get it going soon rather than just throwing money at it. Don't get me wrong I see a lot of super nice cars and trucks out there that I would love to own but I don't have the attention span to go from a truck like this to a truck like some of the super nice ones I see. Hats off to the guys that can but I can't stick to it like that.

Jgowin · 04-28-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Woogeroo

Time to get out the dawn dish washing soap to cut that grime off.

-W

Oh yeah it needs it bad, I was thinking about breaking bad on it with some CLR as well.

endlessearth · 04-28-2014, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jgowin

Oh yeah it needs it bad, I was thinking about breaking bad on it with some CLR as well.

On my truck I used a mixture of CLR diluted with water and applied it with a soft (non-abrasive) sponge and some elbow grease. Doing it this way I was able to remove the weeping rust without affecting the patina. Afterwards I used a clear wax on it. The patina popped out. The rust went away. The wax catches the light and makes the body panels pop. Here are before and after images:

Jgowin · 04-29-2014, 08:02 AM

Cool truck! And I dig the beagle too, was my first dog.

endlessearth · 04-29-2014, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jgowin

Cool truck! And I dig the beagle too, was my first dog.

Thanks. Napoleon is a good dog. Friendly to everyone and loves going for rides.

junk4cash · 04-29-2014, 10:33 AM

Nice rescue! Have fun and good choice going with a six shooter. I have a 292 between my fenders backed with 3 on the tree. Love it!

Jgowin · 05-04-2014, 10:10 PM

Picked a 6cyl, 3spd, and brake parts Friday, degreased and picked new gaskets and motor mounts Sunday. Hoping to get everything cleaned up and resealed this coming week.

Jgowin · 05-10-2014, 09:57 PM

Found some parts today:
Front seat

Horn button, a little dirty but still in the box

Brad54 · 05-11-2014, 10:25 AM

Where'd you find the seat and the horn button?
-Brad

Jgowin · 05-11-2014, 04:49 PM

One my dads friends had them, he's got one more that's pretty decent, it's got a couple tears on the sides but the top is pretty good.

Premium72 · 05-11-2014, 11:37 PM

Hella nice! Run it as is, great idea.

**PGSigns** · 05-12-2014, 06:40 AM

Making good progress. Did you get a chance to clean it up yet?
Jimmy

04-28-2014, 01:10 AM	#1
Jgowin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oakman GA Posts: 98	Haybarn 66 c10 We've had this 66 in a hay barn for the past 20 years, about everytime I've wanted to pull it out and start on it either it's been blocked in by round bells or something has came up. Well last week the hay was moved and I had the time to pick it up. I rounded up 4 rollers and some tools and headed to my dads place. Loaded up and headed to the house Finally safe at home! My plans are to redo the brakes, drop in a motor and trans, slam, round up some missing parts, and drive the wheels off it. I really don't need another project right now but I can't help myself.

04-28-2014, 03:16 AM	#2
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 I'm guessing the rust isn't too bad, good for you. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

04-28-2014, 07:28 AM	#3
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Looks to be a good solid truck to start with. What are your plans for the build? Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

04-28-2014, 09:10 AM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Nice stepside...looks like it'll make a good project truck!! __________________ 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

04-28-2014, 10:45 AM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Nice truck! I'll make a great project! __________________ 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

04-28-2014, 03:34 PM	#10
supercharged Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kemah, TX Posts: 210	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Now that is one swell barn find. I would drive it like it is - once it is up and running and safe. Nothing beats real patina. __________________ Supercharged Scottsman Scottish by birth, American by law, Texan by the grace of God. “To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Aristotle

04-28-2014, 04:11 PM	#11
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Time to get out the dawn dish washing soap to cut that grime off. -W

04-28-2014, 09:16 PM	#12
familyfast64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheney, Kansas Posts: 337	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Hell yeah! Nice spot to store em. I love patina too, and if coarse actually driving them. Nice work __________________ Live and let live

04-29-2014, 08:02 AM	#17
Jgowin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oakman GA Posts: 98	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Cool truck! And I dig the beagle too, was my first dog.

04-29-2014, 10:33 AM	#19
junk4cash Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 160	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Nice rescue! Have fun and good choice going with a six shooter. I have a 292 between my fenders backed with 3 on the tree. Love it!

05-04-2014, 10:10 PM	#20
Jgowin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oakman GA Posts: 98	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Picked a 6cyl, 3spd, and brake parts Friday, degreased and picked new gaskets and motor mounts Sunday. Hoping to get everything cleaned up and resealed this coming week. Last edited by Jgowin; 05-04-2014 at 10:33 PM.

05-10-2014, 09:57 PM	#21
Jgowin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oakman GA Posts: 98	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Found some parts today: Front seat Horn button, a little dirty but still in the box

05-11-2014, 10:25 AM	#22
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,457	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Where'd you find the seat and the horn button? -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School

05-11-2014, 04:49 PM	#23
Jgowin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Oakman GA Posts: 98	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 One my dads friends had them, he's got one more that's pretty decent, it's got a couple tears on the sides but the top is pretty good.

05-11-2014, 11:37 PM	#24
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05-12-2014, 06:40 AM	#25
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Haybarn 66 c10 Making good progress. Did you get a chance to clean it up yet? Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

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