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Old 08-17-2011, 01:39 AM   #1
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'66 Chevy C-20

I am new to this forum. For as long as I can remember I have wanted to build a hot rod out of a old Chevy Truck. Well I finally got serious about finding a truck and was lucky enough to purchase this truck for a screamin' deal with the help of a friend of mine who is a member on this site.
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Its a '66 Chevy C-20, Camper Special, 292, 4 speed, 98K original miles. I am the third owner of the truck. The guy I bought it from got it from his uncle who bought it new in 1966. Here are a few pics of the truck.

It has a few surface rust spots that where just painted over and a big dent in the rear fender that was filled with bondo that is now falling off. Unfortunately whoever painted this truck did not do the kind of job this truck deserves.

I have big plans for this truck and I am going to drive it as much as possible during the build. My 8 year old son is as excited about this truck as I am.
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Old 08-17-2011, 01:45 AM   #2
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

Here are a few more pics....
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Old 08-17-2011, 01:50 AM   #3
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

As you show us more, better the obvious score.
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Old 08-17-2011, 09:01 AM   #4
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

Unbelievable. And factory air too!
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Old 08-17-2011, 09:08 AM   #5
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

Neat truck. Love the AC.
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Old 08-17-2011, 10:07 AM   #6
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

Great score on the '66!! Keep us posted on the build.
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Old 08-17-2011, 11:38 AM   #7
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

Awesome score! I am super jealous! Looks like a great ride!
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Old 08-17-2011, 01:04 PM   #8
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

Great find! Lot's of goodies on it.

Is the bracket that bolts to the 6cyl. head for the Harrison A/C compressor pressed steel or cast? Sorry, I'm selfishly inquisitive.
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Old 08-17-2011, 01:41 PM   #9
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

Glad to see this thing finally rescued after it sat for so long! Welcome to the site, it's loaded with info. Great people here too!!!! I like the pic of your son at the controls.
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Old 08-17-2011, 01:43 PM   #10
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

Wow, great start to a cool project. Welcome!
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Old 08-17-2011, 01:45 PM   #11
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

That is a gem
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Old 08-17-2011, 03:43 PM   #12
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

btw,

your son gets your truck when your gone.
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Old 08-20-2011, 08:56 PM   #13
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Its looking good, Reuben! Im super Jealous! Do you have that truck driving yet?
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Old 08-20-2011, 09:11 PM   #14
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Re: '66 Chevy C-20

That is an awsome truck! I just picked up a 64' c20 myself with a 305 V8 and 4 speed with granny low, that I plan to make a hot rod out of as soon as I get healed up from my broken back lol
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Old 08-20-2011, 11:05 PM   #15
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Its looking good, Reuben! Im super Jealous! Do you have that truck driving yet?
It's driving Nik...I'm still having problems with the tail lights. The left side rear tail, brake and blinker are working great. Right side not so much. I had the tail and blinker working...then while trying to figure out the brake light everything on the right quit working. Now I can get the blinker to work, but when the head lights are turned on it stops working. So I am pretty much stumped, I have checked and rechecked fuses, traced the wires out looking for a cut in the line....can't seem to find anything!! Got frustated tonight and gave up. I will start testing again tomorrow. Any suggestions of something I am missing?

I still need to figure out reverse lights and both front blinkers/parking lights. Haven't started on those yet.
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Any updates on your C10 build? I know that you've been working on it!
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Old 05-26-2019, 04:32 PM   #17
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Any updates on your C10 build? I know that you've been working on it!
Yeah, well that and the eight-year-old is now sixteen. I wonder if he's driving dad's truck now?
A lot can happen in eight years.
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