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SKT · 09-15-2018, 06:04 PM

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Awesome!

Keep us updated with a lot of pics!

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LostMy65 · 09-15-2018, 07:44 PM

Got her running. I had to syphon the old gas out. Swap on a different carb I had stored away. I had to jump the wiring to get it to turn over.
And now she's running great. I even drove her up and down our road a few times.

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LostMy65 · 09-18-2018, 11:52 PM

Gave her good pressure washing today.
I forgot to take a pic, but the almond paint comes off pretty easy. That's okay, I don't want to own a pretty truck. I have a few mechanical things I need to button down, but other than that, this 66 will be my truck for a few years so I can take my time doing upgrades to my 65.

LostMy65 · 09-20-2018, 01:00 PM

I know I change ideas and directions quite often, but it's because I have a constant struggle with what I think would be cool to do, and what is practical. I really have no need for a service truck anymore. I already have a fleetside bed that I acquired a few years ago, so I'm going to sell the service box and put the fleetside bed on this 66. Then, because it already has the mechanical upgrades, I'm going to keep this 66 to use as a truck while I tear down my 65 and do all the upgrades I've been wanting to do to it for several years, but didn't want to tear her down for fear I'd need her.

**pdxhall** · 09-22-2018, 08:03 PM

It looks like you've got a great project ahead of you. I'll keep in touch.

LostMy65 · 10-01-2018, 09:18 PM

I'm pretty impressed with how everything mechanically is good after sitting for 5 years out in that field. I spent the last couple weeks buttoning down a few odds and ends. I just need to get new tags and then I can start driving it.

**Palf70Step** · 10-01-2018, 09:20 PM

Looking forward to the bed swap.

rusty76 · 10-07-2018, 08:43 PM

Cool truck.

LostMy65 · 11-03-2018, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I know I change ideas and directions quite often, but it's because I have a constant struggle with what I think would be cool to do, and what is practical. I really have no need for a service truck anymore. I already have a fleetside bed that I acquired a few years ago, so I'm going to sell the service box and put the fleetside bed on this 66. Then, because it already has the mechanical upgrades, I'm going to keep this 66 to use as a truck while I tear down my 65 and do all the upgrades I've been wanting to do to it for several years, but didn't want to tear her down for fear I'd need her.

It's kinda sad because I had some cool ideas for the box, but I sold the box today.
Hopefully I'll get the fleetside bed mounted on the truck next weekend.

LostMy65 · 11-11-2018, 07:20 PM

There goes the box.

**Palf70Step** · 11-11-2018, 07:44 PM

Bye boxie.....we'll miss you!

You have the fleetside bed on yet?

LostMy65 · 11-11-2018, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Bye boxie.....we'll miss you!

You have the fleetside bed on yet?

No, in fact, I slightly changed my direction - again.

Pics tomorrow.

**Palf70Step** · 11-11-2018, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

No, in fact, I slightly changed my direction - again.

Pics tomorrow.

We never change our directions,......................yeah right!!

LostMy65 · 11-12-2018, 08:48 PM

Something I hadn't considered is that my 66 frame doesn't have the stands on the frame to mount the bed sills. I've been kinda banging around the idea of building a wood flatbed and then setting these boxes on either side. I know.... It's ugly.

**Palf70Step** · 11-12-2018, 09:32 PM

I like the flatbed idea.

rusty76 · 11-13-2018, 07:22 PM

The flatbed. Will be neat.

LostMy65 · 11-13-2018, 07:47 PM

Thanks guys.
I don't need a full on service box, but I do like having dedicated storage space in the bed.
I want to keep the bed low like this, but with storage boxes on the side.

LostMy65 · 11-14-2018, 08:58 PM

rusty76 · 11-14-2018, 09:06 PM

I like that bed idea. Only one thing will you be keeping the Ford plate too? Lol

LostMy65 · 11-14-2018, 09:20 PM

Ha! I found these in a Ford forum.
I like them a lot.

**Palf70Step** · 11-14-2018, 11:10 PM

That is a very nice looking flatbed. I like the plan!

LostMy65 · 06-26-2019, 08:34 PM

Hey, the plan changed again. I got this beat up bed for free, so I'm installing it. The main goal for this 66 is to use it for truck stuff so I can finish all I want to do with my 65.

**Palf70Step** · 06-27-2019, 08:26 AM

That will work! Keep em rolling is the key!

LostMy65 · 03-19-2020, 08:16 PM

Still plugging away.

**DPowers** · 03-19-2020, 08:24 PM

There ya go.

09-15-2018, 06:04 PM	#251
SKT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Location: Posts: 8,435	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread . Awesome! Keep us updated with a lot of pics! . __________________ ... Click here to see thousands of 'Abandoned & Neglected' Chevy trucks rotting away... ...

09-18-2018, 11:52 PM	#253
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Gave her good pressure washing today. I forgot to take a pic, but the almond paint comes off pretty easy. That's okay, I don't want to own a pretty truck. I have a few mechanical things I need to button down, but other than that, this 66 will be my truck for a few years so I can take my time doing upgrades to my 65. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-20-2018, 01:00 PM	#254
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I know I change ideas and directions quite often, but it's because I have a constant struggle with what I think would be cool to do, and what is practical. I really have no need for a service truck anymore. I already have a fleetside bed that I acquired a few years ago, so I'm going to sell the service box and put the fleetside bed on this 66. Then, because it already has the mechanical upgrades, I'm going to keep this 66 to use as a truck while I tear down my 65 and do all the upgrades I've been wanting to do to it for several years, but didn't want to tear her down for fear I'd need her. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-22-2018, 08:03 PM	#255
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,079	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread It looks like you've got a great project ahead of you. I'll keep in touch. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

10-01-2018, 09:18 PM	#256
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I'm pretty impressed with how everything mechanically is good after sitting for 5 years out in that field. I spent the last couple weeks buttoning down a few odds and ends. I just need to get new tags and then I can start driving it. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

10-01-2018, 09:20 PM	#257
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,063	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Looking forward to the bed swap. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-07-2018, 08:43 PM	#258
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Cool truck. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

11-11-2018, 07:20 PM	#260
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread There goes the box. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-11-2018, 07:44 PM	#261
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,063	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Bye boxie.....we'll miss you! You have the fleetside bed on yet? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-12-2018, 08:48 PM	#264
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Something I hadn't considered is that my 66 frame doesn't have the stands on the frame to mount the bed sills. I've been kinda banging around the idea of building a wood flatbed and then setting these boxes on either side. I know.... It's ugly. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-12-2018, 09:32 PM	#265
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,063	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I like the flatbed idea. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-13-2018, 07:22 PM	#266
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread The flatbed. Will be neat. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

11-13-2018, 07:47 PM	#267
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Thanks guys. I don't need a full on service box, but I do like having dedicated storage space in the bed. I want to keep the bed low like this, but with storage boxes on the side. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-14-2018, 08:58 PM	#268
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-14-2018, 09:06 PM	#269
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I like that bed idea. Only one thing will you be keeping the Ford plate too? Lol __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC



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11-14-2018, 09:20 PM	#270
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Ha! I found these in a Ford forum. I like them a lot. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

11-14-2018, 11:10 PM	#271
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,063	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread That is a very nice looking flatbed. I like the plan! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-26-2019, 08:34 PM	#272
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Hey, the plan changed again. I got this beat up bed for free, so I'm installing it. The main goal for this 66 is to use it for truck stuff so I can finish all I want to do with my 65. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-27-2019, 08:26 AM	#273
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,063	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread That will work! Keep em rolling is the key! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-19-2020, 08:16 PM	#274
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Still plugging away. Attached Images __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-19-2020, 08:24 PM	#275
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,442	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread There ya go. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

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