Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside

[irish1966]

u can see a trend here, right?

Low, Lower, Bagged.

[fryer1979]

Like I mentioned before; sic! I cannot wait to see your big project all finished. If I could make it through the winters here without my 4x4 I would be really tempted to sell it and buy another '64-'66 to use as a driver (still might if I can find a way to get away with it). Awesome collection man!

[irish1966]

Originally Posted by fryer1979

Like I mentioned before; sic! I cannot wait to see your big project all finished. If I could make it through the winters here without my 4x4 I would be really tempted to sell it and buy another '64-'66 to use as a driver (still might if I can find a way to get away with it). Awesome collection man!

Thx Fryer

[irish1966]

A little update on what has been going on........

I finally got around to putting the newer cab back on the original 66. It took a bit of thinking and some physical lifting but I got it on all by myself.

The Green 64 had a cracked exhaust manifold which was making it very loud and annoying to drive, so I switched that out and it runs alot better. I also adjusted the timing on both the 64 and 66. The 66 distributor bracket snapped from old age (It was the spring looking type), and timing slipped to where the truck would die at idle, so that was changed and the timing adjusted. I also decided it was too quiet, so I added a Thrush Glasspack to it and it sounds alot better.

We have been working on getting both trucks running really nice and fixed up some cosmetic stuff also. The steelies on the 66 are in the process of being sandblasted and re-done. The 64 is about to get some sounds (audio) added, as it never had a radio from the factory. I am gonna search the forum for ideas on that one. I was thinking about the USA type head unit, but the speaker locations are what I am worried about.

Pics to follow, when I find the chord for my ph. lol

[irish1966]

pics, as promised....

Cab back on the original 66 frame

Before and after of the 64

[fryer1979]

The green '64 is my favorite of the two you've recently picked up. Whatever gave you the idea to spray on such a wild color?

[wild one]

I just stumbled across this thread, great job on the trucks (all three of them!?!) Talk about dedication! By the way, what brand and kind of paint are you using? Is it sprayed out of a rattle can or out of a spray gun? What ever it is it looks good.

Pete

[Frizzle Fry]

Looked for the green machine in the gravel lot a couple times today. Didn't see it. Must be nice to take 10hr lunches. Now we all know how you get so much done so fast

[irish1966]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Looked for the green machine in the gravel lot a couple times today. Didn't see it. Must be nice to take 10hr lunches. Now we all know how you get so much done so fast

if they only knew....LOL

Funny story on that one Frizzle. Took it home at lunch and had a small scare. The lowered shock position had rubbed a hole in the brake line. I felt the brakes get a little spongey on the way home so I left her there and took the Dodge back to work. Lucky I did because when I went to move it the next morning there was no brake pedal. Forgot to tell Ol_Skool and he went to take her for a spin and almost crapped his pants when he got to the stop sign at the end of the street. So, there was some new fabrication on the upper shock mount and new lines installed on the affected side. Now all I need is to get the dang exhaust up off the floor. No speedbumps allowed until then.

BTW, u goin to beaches tonight?

[irish1966]

Originally Posted by fryer1979

The green '64 is my favorite of the two you've recently picked up. Whatever gave you the idea to spray on such a wild color?

I have to admit, I have a hard time imagining a whole truck painted with any colour, but Ol_SKool swore it would look cool, so we went with it as a test and man was I suprised. I just RC'd for now. There was no bodywork needed on the 64, so rather than spending months making her super pretty, i went with that option for now. SHe will be stripped, scrubbed and painted properly over the winter. For now it's our motto for these rigs....."Slam it, Paint it and Cruise it"

[fryer1979]

Originally Posted by irish1966

I have to admit, I have a hard time imagining a whole truck painted with any colour, but Ol_SKool swore it would look cool, so we went with it as a test and man was I suprised. I just RC'd for now. There was no bodywork needed on the 64, so rather than spending months making her super pretty, i went with that option for now. SHe will be stripped, scrubbed and painted properly over the winter. For now it's our motto for these rigs....."Slam it, Paint it and Cruise it"

Love it!

[MalibuKasey]

So how did you lower the green truck? Is it just cut coils? if so How many coils did you cut?

[J~S]

Nice work on the Green Machine! I drove the '66 the other day and I can't believe how sweet it runs. I should have charged you more $$$!!!!! Kelly helped get me started with some body patch work using fiberglass on the rockers and trim holes. I need to invite you guys to a sanding party!

"Slam it, Paint it and Cruise it"

[irish1966]

Originally Posted by MalibuKasey

So how did you lower the green truck? Is it just cut coils? if so How many coils did you cut?

I can't remember exactly how many i cut. On the stock 15's it sits at about 24" from the floor to the wheel arch. I will check it all when I go home this evening and let u know exactly.

[irish1966]

Originally Posted by J~S

Nice work on the Green Machine! I drove the '66 the other day and I can't believe how sweet it runs. I should have charged you more $$$!!!!! Kelly helped get me started with some body patch work using fiberglass on the rockers and trim holes. I need to invite you guys to a sanding party!

"Slam it, Paint it and Cruise it"

Sounds good to me. I hva e been slammed with family stuff the last couple of weeks, but I'll give u a hand when I can. Yeah, the 66 runs really nice. Kelly and Thom put on a bigger exhaust manifold and a 2 barrel with an adapter plate the other day. I haven't driven it yet, but I believe it has more guts now. Where's ur build thread?

[irish1966]

Well, it has been a while since I have been on here on my build. It's about time for some good news. I will be the proud owner of a 65 Shortwide this coming Friday. I agreed to buy it today. It's a 350/350 with power steering, posi rear end, majority of the major bodywork completed. Nice enough interior, that will need some work, but is not rusted out, that i could see. The P/O was delighted it was going to a good home. So technically I am the prod owner of all three years 64,65 and 66 trucks. LOL. I will post pics as soon as I can.

[irish1966]

some pics

[irish1966]

I think I have an addiction. LMAO

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by irish1966

I think I have an addiction. LMAO

It's contagious if you hang out here long enough.

[fryer1979]

Wow Irish, good find. I really need to show my wife your thread, she threw me some really dirty looks when I told her about the '63 short step I am working on trying to buy. Hopefully she'll see your four (as well as the others on here with multiple trucks....) and agree that me owning two is not a bad thing, especially since this '63 is a driver. Congrats on the new truck Irish, can't wait to see how this one turns out after another one of your weekends. Here's to a collection of kool old trucks.

[ol_skool_chevy]

I guess I better plan a paint job?????....hahahahah...do i need to guess the color?

[irish1966]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

It's contagious if you hang out here long enough.

Ur tellin me. LOL

[irish1966]

Originally Posted by fryer1979

Wow Irish, good find. I really need to show my wife your thread, she threw me some really dirty looks when I told her about the '63 short step I am working on trying to buy. Hopefully she'll see your four (as well as the others on here with multiple trucks....) and agree that me owning two is not a bad thing, especially since this '63 is a driver. Congrats on the new truck Irish, can't wait to see how this one turns out after another one of your weekends. Here's to a collection of kool old trucks.

Thx fryer. I have to admit that I think I'm nuts, but I like to share the wealth and I think I'm on a mission to have one of each type of these old trucks. I think I need a 61 apache stepside and a 63 slammed on the floor to complete the collection. Tell ur wife, she will only benefit from having more than one. All else fails, lie and say one is for her. lol. (just kiddin Fryers wife)

[irish1966]

Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

I guess I better plan a paint job?????....hahahahah...do i need to guess the color?

Ya. I might need a hand moving the 66 from the garage on to the trailer so i can put shortie in there until we can get it done.

[fryer1979]

Originally Posted by irish1966

All else fails, lie and say one is for her. lol. (just kiddin Fryers wife)

You know, that just might work.... She does prefer the stepsides, maybe I can use this somehow. I'll just have to be sure she doesn't see these posts .