My 66 Service Truck Build Thread - Page 11 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**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.

Fatherof3 · 03-19-2020, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

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.

Dana 60 with Truck Arm mounts. I'm jealous.
I have the Eaton in my 65 C20 you can't do anything with.

**LostMy65** · 03-19-2020, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatherof3

Dana 60 with Truck Arm mounts. I'm jealous.
I have the Eaton in my 65 C20 you can't do anything with.

Actually, it's a 79 GM 14-Bolt with 4:11 gears.
I think the Eaton I had in it before was 4:56

Fatherof3 · 03-21-2020, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Actually, it's a 79 GM 14-Bolt with 4:11 gears.
I think the Eaton I had in it before was 4:56

Any idea the width difference between the two?

**LostMy65** · 03-21-2020, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatherof3

Any idea the width difference between the two?

I'll guess 3/4 inch wider each side for the 14-bolt. 1-1/2" total.
That's what I think I've read.
You might find an answer in one of these two threads:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550878
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=Bolt

**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.

**LostMy65** · 03-20-2020, 07:12 PM

Rebuilt my first carburetor a couple weeks ago.
The one on my 66 acted weird. The truck would backfire when I hit the gas, it would also bog.
Put the rebuilt one on it today. Man does it run nice.

**LostMy65** · 03-21-2020, 11:12 PM

Installed a barden bumper and mocked up the tailgate.

**LostMy65** · 04-01-2021, 08:19 PM

Been having trouble with it running rough and backfiring when I rev it up.
Idles really nice though.
I've swapped out the distributor, I've checked the timing, and I've swapped the carb to the fitech from my 65, and still acts exactly the same.
.
Next I'm going to check if the timing chain hasn't skipped a tooth.

**cwcarpenter98** · 04-01-2021, 11:30 PM

You've probably already checked, but I did a stupid thing twice on my truck. First time was when I first changed the plug wires. I had two wire right next to each other on the cap switched. Idled fine but couldn't drive it over 1500 rpm because of it backfiring a ton. Second time that happend was after the engine swap and putting an HEI dizzy in. Swapped two plug wires again and had a heck of a time figuring it out because I was certain that I had wired it correctly

**LostMy65** · 04-01-2021, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

You've probably already checked, but I did a stupid thing twice on my truck. First time was when I first changed the plug wires. I had two wire right next to each other on the cap switched. Idled fine but couldn't drive it over 1500 rpm because of it backfiring a ton. Second time that happend was after the engine swap and putting an HEI dizzy in. Swapped two plug wires again and had a heck of a time figuring it out because I was certain that I had wired it correctly

Yes, I did check that, but I'll check again. Thanks

11-11-2018, 07:20 PM	#1
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	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	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	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	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	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	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	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	#7
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	#8
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	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	#9
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	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	#10
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

11-14-2018, 09:20 PM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	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	#12
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	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	#13
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	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	#18
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	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	#19
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	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	#20
DPowers One foot in front of the other Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Parrottsville, TN Posts: 5,439	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread There ya go. __________________ DP's 66 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361556

03-20-2020, 07:12 PM	#21
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Rebuilt my first carburetor a couple weeks ago. The one on my 66 acted weird. The truck would backfire when I hit the gas, it would also bog. Put the rebuilt one on it today. Man does it run nice. __________________ 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



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03-21-2020, 11:12 PM	#22
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Installed a barden bumper and mocked up the tailgate. __________________ 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

04-01-2021, 08:19 PM	#23
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,522	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Been having trouble with it running rough and backfiring when I rev it up. Idles really nice though. I've swapped out the distributor, I've checked the timing, and I've swapped the carb to the fitech from my 65, and still acts exactly the same. . Next I'm going to check if the timing chain hasn't skipped a tooth. __________________ 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 Last edited by LostMy65; 04-01-2021 at 09:20 PM.

04-01-2021, 11:30 PM	#24
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,439	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread You've probably already checked, but I did a stupid thing twice on my truck. First time was when I first changed the plug wires. I had two wire right next to each other on the cap switched. Idled fine but couldn't drive it over 1500 rpm because of it backfiring a ton. Second time that happend was after the engine swap and putting an HEI dizzy in. Swapped two plug wires again and had a heck of a time figuring it out because I was certain that I had wired it correctly __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

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