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Rich-'66 · 10-01-2014, 10:38 PM

I have been evaluating and making decisions on my recently purchased '66 step-side's future.

Total off frame or just have fun with it?

The former owner did this nasty flat black un-prepped spray job, but a little investigation showed this base. This nice light green base and it has had one light green re-spray over that. Beautiful!

Having fun with it wins out!

I LIKE it. If I can overcome my OCD compulsion for a perfect paint job, this should be fun, of course I will HAVE to fix some of the rusted through penetrations and blend in.
I have overcome the urge to order all new fenders, truck bed etc.

I even snatched these fine rusted mirrors off ebay! I love them

Short term Plans are;
Front Disks, power booster
New brake lines
Moving Gas tank
power steering
lowering
wheels
back to original bench seat
Finding a white original front bumper
removing all body panels, cleaning, POR 15 inside, SS bolts

63burban · 10-01-2014, 10:53 PM

Dig the mirrors, never seen that set up before.

TJ's Chevy · 10-01-2014, 11:41 PM

Very cool truck! I like it! Diggin the plans!

BigDan3131 · 10-02-2014, 01:11 AM

Face it, once you tear into it even a little the urge go full blown resto will bite you. I was doing the minor upgrades when...this part didn't look right then that part...

**Captainfab** · 10-02-2014, 01:19 AM

Welcome to the forum

I would suggest a few upgrades but try and not do so much at one time that you become overwhelmed. Even if you plan on making it a winter project. Be very realistic on what you know you can accomplish in say 6 or 7 months. Being able to drive your truck during the nice months of the year, really help with the motivation and overall outlook.

ImpalaJim · 10-02-2014, 06:23 AM

that bumper is cool! I plan on flipping mine. I think the originals look upside down

**PGSigns** · 10-02-2014, 07:03 AM

Cool project. Hopefully the PO did not hack up the frame horns for the new bumper. I think the plan to go back to white is a good one.
Jimmy

HemiChallenger71 · 10-02-2014, 09:09 PM

All depends on what you want to do with the truck. Mine is always gonna stay ratty and rusty. I use it as a truck still.

wayno · 10-03-2014, 06:48 AM

Mine hasn't seen the road in 3 years - my vote is drive and enhance... and love that color.

**Palf70Step** · 10-03-2014, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by wayno

Mine hasn't seen the road in 3 years - my vote is drive and enhance... and love that color.

The mistake I did on my 70 was taking it apart and I didn't get to enjoy it but about 7-8 months in the 10+ years I had it. Now the 64 is drive it until I have to do something. Keep her on the raod as much as possible.

10-01-2014, 10:38 PM	#1
Rich-'66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 4	Hidden Beauty I have been evaluating and making decisions on my recently purchased '66 step-side's future. Total off frame or just have fun with it? The former owner did this nasty flat black un-prepped spray job, but a little investigation showed this base. This nice light green base and it has had one light green re-spray over that. Beautiful! Having fun with it wins out! I LIKE it. If I can overcome my OCD compulsion for a perfect paint job, this should be fun, of course I will HAVE to fix some of the rusted through penetrations and blend in. I have overcome the urge to order all new fenders, truck bed etc. I even snatched these fine rusted mirrors off ebay! I love them Short term Plans are; Front Disks, power booster New brake lines Moving Gas tank power steering lowering wheels back to original bench seat Finding a white original front bumper removing all body panels, cleaning, POR 15 inside, SS bolts Attached Images

10-01-2014, 10:53 PM	#2
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Hidden Beauty Dig the mirrors, never seen that set up before.

10-01-2014, 11:41 PM	#3
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Hidden Beauty Very cool truck! I like it! Diggin the plans! __________________ 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

10-02-2014, 01:11 AM	#4
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: Hidden Beauty Face it, once you tear into it even a little the urge go full blown resto will bite you. I was doing the minor upgrades when...this part didn't look right then that part... __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

10-02-2014, 01:19 AM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Hidden Beauty Welcome to the forum I would suggest a few upgrades but try and not do so much at one time that you become overwhelmed. Even if you plan on making it a winter project. Be very realistic on what you know you can accomplish in say 6 or 7 months. Being able to drive your truck during the nice months of the year, really help with the motivation and overall outlook. __________________ 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

10-02-2014, 06:23 AM	#6
ImpalaJim Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Kewanee IL Posts: 283	Re: Hidden Beauty that bumper is cool! I plan on flipping mine. I think the originals look upside down

10-02-2014, 07:03 AM	#7
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Hidden Beauty Cool project. Hopefully the PO did not hack up the frame horns for the new bumper. I think the plan to go back to white is a good one. 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

10-02-2014, 09:09 PM	#8
HemiChallenger71 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 202	Re: Hidden Beauty All depends on what you want to do with the truck. Mine is always gonna stay ratty and rusty. I use it as a truck still.

10-03-2014, 06:48 AM	#9
wayno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woolwich Twp, NJ Posts: 445	Re: Hidden Beauty Mine hasn't seen the road in 3 years - my vote is drive and enhance... and love that color. __________________ 64 Step Side - The Mistress



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