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**66ChevyMax** · 04-01-2012, 08:30 PM

Got the power steering hose fixed, that was me the the swivel joint was loose. Pluged the tach into the right spot on the bulkhead and wala it works.

Ran it long enough to get the fan to come on. I'm out of argon gas so can't fix the radiator just yet. It's a very small pin hole.
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**66ChevyMax** · 04-01-2012, 08:35 PM

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That sounds awesome

Even with a couple minor issues, that has to still be a good feeling.

Gotta get me a LSx engine one of these days......

Thanks and I highly recommend it

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Always nice to fire up an engine for the first time, Sounds nice!

Yes it is, also a little scary

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cjracing15 · 04-01-2012, 09:49 PM

As she said at the end of the video..SWEET! Great job on your build.

rmvlt1100 · 04-01-2012, 10:29 PM

Congrats on the start up!!!!!!!!! It sounds great!!!!!!!

likaroc13 · 04-01-2012, 10:42 PM

quoting from the video: "Sweet!"

i gotta agree

**66ChevyMax** · 04-03-2012, 11:21 PM

Started working on the bed. 45 year old wood looks every bit of it

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**66ChevyMax** · 04-03-2012, 11:24 PM

I think the bed is solid.

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GMR-PERFORMANCE · 04-04-2012, 10:38 AM

I got mine fired up as well.. Video came out crappy though.. Always a great sound to hear them fire up for the first time..

**66ChevyMax** · 04-04-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cjracing15

As she said at the end of the video..SWEET! Great job on your build.

Thanks, my wife likes the straight out of the header sound.

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Originally Posted by rmvlt1100

Congrats on the start up!!!!!!!!! It sounds great!!!!!!!

Thanks, even the neighbors like it

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

quoting from the video: "Sweet!"

i gotta agree

I agree as well

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I got mine fired up as well.. Video came out crappy though.. Always a great sound to hear them fire up for the first time..

Lots of little details to make it happen, always good when it works.

GMR-PERFORMANCE · 04-04-2012, 04:15 PM

I agree lot of details... stupid things like a brand new fuel line kit to carb..and the fiber rings they send leak. I feel for the most part that quality is long gone as well for the most part any understanding of what we go through to build these trucks or cars and have to deal with poorly made parts or kits.. Money spent and you get the.. well send it back yada yada yada

**66ChevyMax** · 04-04-2012, 10:27 PM

Put the bed on for a test fit. Looks like I will have to raise the the bed floor didn't see that coming. Had to trim the inner panel at the wheel. Pictures are on the bump stop.

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**66ChevyMax** · 04-04-2012, 10:32 PM

The drivers side door did not look like when I bought it. The previous owner did this while loading it.

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**66ChevyMax** · 04-04-2012, 10:35 PM

Tires clear just barely.

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**66ChevyMax** · 04-14-2012, 12:24 AM

Striped down the cab tonight. The fuel tank brackets were a PITB, did not see that coming. Whoever decided to spot weld them to the thin metal on the back of the cab needs his butt whooped.
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Dinos63 · 04-14-2012, 01:16 AM

such a nice build!!

**66ChevyMax** · 04-14-2012, 11:37 PM

Thanks Dino

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such a nice build!!

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**66ChevyMax** · 04-14-2012, 11:44 PM

Will test fit the cab tomorrow to see how things fit.

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**66ChevyMax** · 04-16-2012, 11:54 PM

Got the cab back on. The low hump hits the transmission right at the shifter location. If I'm right my low hump is not removable.

So I'm guessing my only option is to cut and make a custom cover? Any other ideas are welcomed, everything else seems good.

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66-PMD-GMC · 04-17-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Got the cab back on. The low hump hits the transmission right at the shifter location. If I'm right my low hump is not removable.

So I'm guessing my only option is to cut and make a custom cover? Any other ideas are welcomed, everything else seems good.

Look close, the tunnel covers are bolted on.

**Captainfab** · 04-17-2012, 01:47 AM

Not all of them are bolted in. Some of them are stamped as one piece with the floor.

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Look close, the tunnel covers are bolted on.

duallyjams · 04-17-2012, 07:20 AM

Before you do any cutting get a high hump and you should be able to cut out the stamped section and bolt in the high hump.

**66ChevyMax** · 04-17-2012, 12:24 PM

Will do, I am now in search of the following:

High Hump Trans Cover
Clutch Pedal, mounting hardware and spring

Does anyone have a under dash picture of an installed clutch pedal?

Thanks,

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Before you do any cutting get a high hump and you should be able to cut out the stamped section and bolt in the high hump.

McMurphy · 04-17-2012, 04:19 PM

I have, or can get a photo of that clutch pedal for you. I installed one on mine.

I will check your post later when I get home to see if someone has not already beat me to it for you...

66-PMD-GMC · 04-17-2012, 04:59 PM

There are 4 clutch pedal setups that I have found on 60-66 GMC/Chevy trucks.
1-GMC V-6 set up mechanical
2-GMC V6 hydraulic
3-Chevy mechanical
4-Chevy hydraulic
For mechanical set ups 1 pulls the bell crank (Z-bar) and one pushes and I don't remember which is which.
I have both mechanical setups and can photograph them if you need. I also have extra setups laying around loose if you need photos of that. Just let me know.. and thinking about it I have a cab that I can probably take better photos of since it has no gauges etc..

**66ChevyMax** · 04-17-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

There are 4 clutch pedal setups that I have found on 60-66 GMC/Chevy trucks.
1-GMC V-6 set up mechanical
2-GMC V6 hydraulic
3-Chevy mechanical
4-Chevy hydraulic
For mechanical set ups 1 pulls the bell crank (Z-bar) and one pushes and I don't remember which is which.
I have both mechanical setups and can photograph them if you need. I also have extra setups laying around loose if you need photos of that. Just let me know.. and thinking about it I have a cab that I can probably take better photos of since it has no gauges etc..

This truck came with at V8 283 3 speed on the column. I'm the one that removed it but that was 20+ years ago so I can't remember how it mounted.

I just need the underdash components not the linkage, I will be using a hydraulic clutch with this truck.

04-01-2012, 08:30 PM	#301
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the power steering hose fixed, that was me the the swivel joint was loose. Pluged the tach into the right spot on the bulkhead and wala it works. Ran it long enough to get the fan to come on. I'm out of argon gas so can't fix the radiator just yet. It's a very small pin hole. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

04-01-2012, 09:49 PM	#303
cjracing15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, TN Posts: 1,427	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride As she said at the end of the video..SWEET! Great job on your build. __________________ The fleet 94 Chevy 4x4 reg cab 2018 Traverse (wifes car) 1977 SWB stepside 1949 Chevy truck

04-01-2012, 10:29 PM	#304
rmvlt1100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Crest Hill, IL Posts: 337	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Congrats on the start up!!!!!!!!! It sounds great!!!!!!! __________________ This is my Build A 5.3L 1965 C-10 Fleetside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502100

04-01-2012, 10:42 PM	#305
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride quoting from the video: "Sweet!" i gotta agree __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

04-03-2012, 11:21 PM	#306
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Started working on the bed. 45 year old wood looks every bit of it Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

04-03-2012, 11:24 PM	#307
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I think the bed is solid. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

04-04-2012, 10:38 AM	#308
GMR-PERFORMANCE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keller TX Posts: 836	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I got mine fired up as well.. Video came out crappy though.. Always a great sound to hear them fire up for the first time.. __________________ 62 long box with a little SBC http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510631 http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561798652HdwqzG

04-04-2012, 04:15 PM	#310
GMR-PERFORMANCE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keller TX Posts: 836	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I agree lot of details... stupid things like a brand new fuel line kit to carb..and the fiber rings they send leak. I feel for the most part that quality is long gone as well for the most part any understanding of what we go through to build these trucks or cars and have to deal with poorly made parts or kits.. Money spent and you get the.. well send it back yada yada yada __________________ 62 long box with a little SBC http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=510631 http://good-times.webshots.com/album/561798652HdwqzG

04-04-2012, 10:27 PM	#311
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Put the bed on for a test fit. Looks like I will have to raise the the bed floor didn't see that coming. Had to trim the inner panel at the wheel. Pictures are on the bump stop. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

04-04-2012, 10:32 PM	#312
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride The drivers side door did not look like when I bought it. The previous owner did this while loading it. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

04-04-2012, 10:35 PM	#313
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Tires clear just barely. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

04-14-2012, 12:24 AM	#314
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Striped down the cab tonight. The fuel tank brackets were a PITB, did not see that coming. Whoever decided to spot weld them to the thin metal on the back of the cab needs his butt whooped. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

04-14-2012, 01:16 AM	#315
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride such a nice build!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

04-14-2012, 11:44 PM	#317
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Will test fit the cab tomorrow to see how things fit. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

04-16-2012, 11:54 PM	#318
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the cab back on. The low hump hits the transmission right at the shifter location. If I'm right my low hump is not removable. So I'm guessing my only option is to cut and make a custom cover? Any other ideas are welcomed, everything else seems good. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763



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04-17-2012, 07:20 AM	#321
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Before you do any cutting get a high hump and you should be able to cut out the stamped section and bolt in the high hump. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

04-17-2012, 04:19 PM	#323
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I have, or can get a photo of that clutch pedal for you. I installed one on mine. I will check your post later when I get home to see if someone has not already beat me to it for you... __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

04-17-2012, 04:59 PM	#324
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride There are 4 clutch pedal setups that I have found on 60-66 GMC/Chevy trucks. 1-GMC V-6 set up mechanical 2-GMC V6 hydraulic 3-Chevy mechanical 4-Chevy hydraulic For mechanical set ups 1 pulls the bell crank (Z-bar) and one pushes and I don't remember which is which. I have both mechanical setups and can photograph them if you need. I also have extra setups laying around loose if you need photos of that. Just let me know.. and thinking about it I have a cab that I can probably take better photos of since it has no gauges etc.. __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

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