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irish1966 · 10-27-2010, 12:11 AM

LOL. Don't forget betsy is up on the trailer too.

ol_skool_chevy · 10-27-2010, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by irish1966

LOL. Don't forget betsy is up on the trailer too.

I dont have any of Betsy

ol_skool_chevy · 10-27-2010, 12:11 AM

home fleet

ol_skool_chevy · 10-27-2010, 12:54 AM

Dave did you say Im NOT allowed to do any wiring???

irish1966 · 10-30-2010, 01:49 AM

Well, we picked up the 65 SWB this morning. Here are some pics of the work so far.....

irish1966 · 10-30-2010, 01:54 AM

one of the motor

protrash64 · 10-30-2010, 10:02 AM

......right on!!

C low · 10-30-2010, 09:24 PM

slow down man you guys are gonna own em all! lol sweet man

protrash64 · 10-30-2010, 10:44 PM

.....how much do those lowering blocks weigh???

63sbssbbw · 10-31-2010, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

.....how much do those lowering blocks weigh???

LOL ,I think you've got some scrubline issues there Irish!
nice score btw
T

irish1966 · 11-01-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by C low

slow down man you guys are gonna own em all! lol sweet man

thats the plan. LOL

irish1966 · 10-30-2010, 08:10 PM

Pics

iehotrod · 10-31-2010, 04:18 AM

Nice score on the shorty. I personally have a 62 and 63 longbed. Can ask you how much you paid for the shorty?

ol_skool_chevy · 11-01-2010, 11:40 AM

The blocks were in the truck when it was bought....Taking them out and cutting them down is one of the First things to get done....

irish1966 · 11-02-2010, 12:21 AM

Updated pics:

Bed removed and is gone to get the trim holes welded up.
Lowering blocks removed and cut down and milled
Back end stripped

irish1966 · 11-02-2010, 12:31 AM

more updated pics:

Posi removed and inspected for issues, degreased, pressure washed and getting prepped for painting

Trailing arms, springs etc. removed for prep and paint

Frame prepped and painted

custom63 · 11-02-2010, 02:34 AM

What are you using to paint the frame and suspention components? and what did you do for prep? I am getting ready to starting painting my frame and front suspention.

ol_skool_chevy · 11-02-2010, 12:23 PM

Holy cow ....You really must have worked your buttt off to get so much done so fast....Im impressed..
You do GREAT work man.
Im excited to see what you do next

LostMy65 · 11-03-2010, 02:24 PM

New Posting;
Go get it.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2040285463.html
Posted via Mobile Device

ol_skool_chevy · 11-03-2010, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

New Posting;
Go get it.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2040285463.html
Posted via Mobile Device

that looks to me like a rust bucket

irish1966 · 11-04-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ol_skool_chevy

that looks to me like a rust bucket

You of all people should know.......they're all rust buckets.

irish1966 · 11-24-2010, 06:01 PM

Quick update:

Bed has been welded and ALOT of work done to make her pretty. OL_SKOOL put some serious effort into her so far. I will post pics soon.

Rear-end, has been removed, inspected, cleaned thouroughly, lubed, new seal, new filler plug, primed and painted and re-installed. Halfed the lowering blocks and cut the springs for now. She's sitting just about on the frame.

The Edelbrock 1405 has been completely rebuilt and new floats installed. One was bad and the inside of the carb was nasty when pulled apart, which would explain having to feather the gas pedal. The weather has been pretty ****ty here in the NW so progress has been a little slow on the motor and wiring.

The good: Carb rebuilt and motor is running pretty strong considering it sat for 4 years. The plans for the weekend are to install the new HEI dist and do a complete tune up on the motor.

ol_skool_chevy · 11-24-2010, 06:22 PM

I'll start working on the Bed again Sunday,,,Its should be done and back on your truck by Monday....

irish1966 · 11-24-2010, 07:42 PM

some pics as promised:

Posi removed (before)
Bed trim holes welded up and the truck lowered
After pic of the rear end and trailing arms

irish1966 · 11-24-2010, 07:54 PM

More of the endless hours on the bed:

10-27-2010, 12:11 AM	#1
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside LOL. Don't forget betsy is up on the trailer too. __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

10-27-2010, 12:11 AM	#3
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside home fleet Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

10-27-2010, 12:54 AM	#4
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside Dave did you say Im NOT allowed to do any wiring??? Attached Images __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

10-30-2010, 01:49 AM	#5
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside Well, we picked up the 65 SWB this morning. Here are some pics of the work so far..... Attached Images __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

10-30-2010, 01:54 AM	#6
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside one of the motor Attached Images __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

10-30-2010, 10:02 AM	#7
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside ......right on!! __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

10-30-2010, 09:24 PM	#8
C low Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Albany Oregon Posts: 71	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside slow down man you guys are gonna own em all! lol sweet man

10-30-2010, 10:44 PM	#9
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside .....how much do those lowering blocks weigh??? __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

10-30-2010, 08:10 PM	#12
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside Pics Attached Images __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

10-31-2010, 04:18 AM	#13
iehotrod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oak Hills, California Posts: 393	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside Nice score on the shorty. I personally have a 62 and 63 longbed. Can ask you how much you paid for the shorty?

11-01-2010, 11:40 AM	#14
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside The blocks were in the truck when it was bought....Taking them out and cutting them down is one of the First things to get done.... __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

11-02-2010, 12:21 AM	#15
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside Updated pics: Bed removed and is gone to get the trim holes welded up. Lowering blocks removed and cut down and milled Back end stripped Attached Images __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

11-02-2010, 12:31 AM	#16
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside more updated pics: Posi removed and inspected for issues, degreased, pressure washed and getting prepped for painting Trailing arms, springs etc. removed for prep and paint Frame prepped and painted Attached Images __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

11-02-2010, 02:34 AM	#17
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside What are you using to paint the frame and suspention components? and what did you do for prep? I am getting ready to starting painting my frame and front suspention. __________________ Tommy~ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits -- Albert Einstein 63 build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317341

11-02-2010, 12:23 PM	#18
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside Holy cow ....You really must have worked your buttt off to get so much done so fast....Im impressed.. You do GREAT work man. Im excited to see what you do next __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done



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11-03-2010, 02:24 PM	#19
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,527	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside New Posting; Go get it. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2040285463.html Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

11-24-2010, 06:01 PM	#22
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside Quick update: Bed has been welded and ALOT of work done to make her pretty. OL_SKOOL put some serious effort into her so far. I will post pics soon. Rear-end, has been removed, inspected, cleaned thouroughly, lubed, new seal, new filler plug, primed and painted and re-installed. Halfed the lowering blocks and cut the springs for now. She's sitting just about on the frame. The Edelbrock 1405 has been completely rebuilt and new floats installed. One was bad and the inside of the carb was nasty when pulled apart, which would explain having to feather the gas pedal. The weather has been pretty ****ty here in the NW so progress has been a little slow on the motor and wiring. The good: Carb rebuilt and motor is running pretty strong considering it sat for 4 years. The plans for the weekend are to install the new HEI dist and do a complete tune up on the motor. __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

11-24-2010, 06:22 PM	#23
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside I'll start working on the Bed again Sunday,,,Its should be done and back on your truck by Monday.... __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

11-24-2010, 07:42 PM	#24
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside some pics as promised: Posi removed (before) Bed trim holes welded up and the truck lowered After pic of the rear end and trailing arms Attached Images __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy. Last edited by irish1966; 11-24-2010 at 07:44 PM.

11-24-2010, 07:54 PM	#25
irish1966 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: hillsboro, oregon Posts: 484	Re: Irish's 1966 LWB Fleetside More of the endless hours on the bed: Attached Images __________________ Cheers David 66 LWB Fleet (on hold) 64 LWB Fleet (daily driver) 65 SWB Fleet (almost finished as a driver) 64 SWB Fleet (just started - "Tommys Hot Rods" tribute truck) Nothing worth doing, is easy.

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