Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build - Page 13 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

theastronaut · 12-06-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

That looks good. Who did the work on the gauge(s)?

Jason Wilson at Greenback Decal made the tach and is reprinting the speedo lens.

http://parklane410.wix.com/home

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Originally Posted by truckzilla

Coolness abounds here!

Keep it up!

Thanks!

naynay · 12-06-2012, 09:34 PM

can you post some pics of the whole truck?

Alan's Classic · 12-17-2012, 09:52 PM

Amazing as always!!

theastronaut · 12-17-2012, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by truckzilla

New aluminum is pretty!

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

I'm surprised it's not polished yet

No polishing for this one, it'll get painted with the factory overspray pattern like I did on the blue '65.

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Amazing as always!!

Thanks Alan, hope to get out next show season and see your truck in the flesh. So much detail and inspiration in that build!
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Alan's Classic · 12-17-2012, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

Thanks Alan, hope to get out next show season and see your truck in the flesh. So much detail and inspiration in that build!
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I'd be imbarassed to park next to you, but would be honored at the same time. Beautifull work!!

El Campo · 12-26-2012, 10:36 PM

Those are very nice looking!

Desert.Chevy · 12-29-2012, 10:58 PM

Those look good!

How about a picture of the truck.
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theastronaut · 12-31-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert.Chevy

Those look good!

How about a picture of the truck.
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The truck is apart but there's pics of the pieces on the first page. It'll be awhile before it's a truck again!

theastronaut · 01-01-2013, 09:38 PM

I started cutting up the Chevrolet script valve cover to see if I could reshape the ends to match the flange of a LSx cylinder head. I cut the whole flange off and made a few relief cuts, then hamered one corner into a rounded shape. Once I had the shape like I wanted it I aligned the weld seams, welded the seams, then ground/sanded them smooth. Just a start to see if it would work; I want to shorten the whole cover atleast an inch and maybe make the ends more rounded at top corners like an original LS cover is.

They'll get painted the original '66 327 color and have the original 327 decals on them.

plainred65 · 01-01-2013, 10:44 PM

Those valve covers look like they'll be a nice touch!

**pdxhall** · 01-01-2013, 10:50 PM

I really like the valve cover idea. Great work.

72BlckButy · 01-02-2013, 03:40 PM

Love the subtle touch the valve covers will have on that motor. Nice metal work.

66redw/white · 01-02-2013, 10:58 PM

you, my friend, do fantastic work

68GMCCustom · 01-02-2013, 11:29 PM

Just a heads up....the '98 LS1's had the perimeter bolt pattern. don't know the casting numbers tho.

theastronaut · 01-02-2013, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Love the subtle touch the valve covers will have on that motor. Nice metal work.

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Originally Posted by 66redw/white

you, my friend, do fantastic work

Thanks a lot!!

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Just a heads up....the '98 LS1's had the perimeter bolt pattern. don't know the casting numbers tho.

Thanks for that info, I'll look into those for ideas on mounting my covers. I'll eventually use LS3 heads which have center bolts.
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theastronaut · 01-14-2013, 03:17 PM

I've been working on restoring the cluster that I'll be using in Goldilocks and it's nearly finished. Just waiting on Jason to finish up the reprinted lens.

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

I think you should do a step by step write up on the cluster for the fact section.

Ask and ye shall recieve...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559922

likaroc13 · 01-14-2013, 04:35 PM

beautiful work man...gotta love the attention to detail!

theastronaut · 01-15-2013, 12:02 PM

Finished shaping the other side of the first end. It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be to match the shape to the first corner! Also need to find another cover to have a pair.

65Custom · 01-15-2013, 11:17 PM

nice work on the Valve cover I like the idea, think I might have to steal your idea and use it on mine if I ever get that far, that will make that 5.3 almost look like it was there from 65, a nice idea. as always great work.

theastronaut · 02-02-2013, 10:02 PM

I cleaned out a shed we have behind our shop so I could mock up the 5.3/T56 without having to tear it apart and move it out of the shop during the week to make room for customer cars. I moved the frame back there today and I'll get the cab moved up here from the house and set it on the frame to check for firewall and floor clearance.

OCD kicked in again on the gauge cluster and I ended up polishing the bulb holders with 0000 steel wool and metal polish.

I also wrapped the tach harness with cloth friction tape to match the cluster harness. Even tied one end so it looks factory.

And I'm working on a deal for a NOS in the box four speed shift knob. I haven't told the guy I'm buying it from that the numbers will be smoothed off and re-stamped with the six speed pattern... Just said that I'm building a truck and trying to keep the details correct.

Didn't want him to back out for fear of NOS parts getting mutilated.

greg65 · 02-02-2013, 10:17 PM

Sweet looking oval.
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theastronaut · 02-02-2013, 10:38 PM

Off topic, but if you're wondering what the two "tricycles" in the shed are, they're drift trikes. The rear tires are sleeved with PVC tubing for decreased grip so they slide through corners. I build the green one from a 20" mountain bike last year. I'm going to add decals from a John Deere pedal tractor to complete the look.

Youtube vide of these things in action.

Trike Drifting - YouTube

likaroc13 · 02-02-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

Off topic, but if you're wondering what the two "tricycles" in the shed are, they're drift trikes. The rear tires are sleeved with PVC tubing for decreased grip so they slide through corners. I build the green one from a 20" mountain bike last year. I'm going to add decals from a John Deere pedal tractor to complete the look.

Youtube video of these things in action.

wow, I completely overlooked the trikes...those are cool...but the dudes in the video are crazy! I'd be wearing more protective gear than they were...and bare feet

theastronaut · 02-02-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

wow, I completely overlooked the trikes...those are cool...but the dudes in the video are crazy! I'd be wearing more protective gear than they were...and bare feet

Oh we do wear shoes or at least flip flops. And we don't have hills like that so we don't get up as much speed so it's not as crazy as they make it look.

likaroc13 · 02-03-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

Oh we do wear shoes or at least flip flops. And we don't have hills like that so we don't get up as much speed so it's not as crazy as they make it look.

yeah, they seem a little extreme...I'd just hate to wreck wearing shorts or no shoes, not to mention helmet (which I noticed one guy had). I don't mind living a little on the edge, but ya gotta be smart about it too just in case something goes wrong.

12-06-2012, 09:34 PM	#2
naynay Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 80	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build can you post some pics of the whole truck?

12-17-2012, 09:52 PM	#3
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Amazing as always!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-26-2012, 10:36 PM	#6
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Those are very nice looking! __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

12-29-2012, 10:58 PM	#7
Desert.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 337	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Those look good! How about a picture of the truck. Posted via Mobile Device

01-01-2013, 09:38 PM	#9
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,870	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build I started cutting up the Chevrolet script valve cover to see if I could reshape the ends to match the flange of a LSx cylinder head. I cut the whole flange off and made a few relief cuts, then hamered one corner into a rounded shape. Once I had the shape like I wanted it I aligned the weld seams, welded the seams, then ground/sanded them smooth. Just a start to see if it would work; I want to shorten the whole cover atleast an inch and maybe make the ends more rounded at top corners like an original LS cover is. They'll get painted the original '66 327 color and have the original 327 decals on them. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

01-01-2013, 10:44 PM	#10
plainred65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaver, Pa. Posts: 197	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Those valve covers look like they'll be a nice touch!

01-01-2013, 10:50 PM	#11
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,063	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build I really like the valve cover idea. Great work.

01-02-2013, 03:40 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Love the subtle touch the valve covers will have on that motor. Nice metal work. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-02-2013, 10:58 PM	#13
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build you, my friend, do fantastic work __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

01-02-2013, 11:29 PM	#14
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Just a heads up....the '98 LS1's had the perimeter bolt pattern. don't know the casting numbers tho. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

01-14-2013, 04:35 PM	#17
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build beautiful work man...gotta love the attention to detail! __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

01-15-2013, 12:02 PM	#18
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,870	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Finished shaping the other side of the first end. It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be to match the shape to the first corner! Also need to find another cover to have a pair. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

01-15-2013, 11:17 PM	#19
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 485	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build nice work on the Valve cover I like the idea, think I might have to steal your idea and use it on mine if I ever get that far, that will make that 5.3 almost look like it was there from 65, a nice idea. as always great work. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

02-02-2013, 10:02 PM	#20
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,870	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build I cleaned out a shed we have behind our shop so I could mock up the 5.3/T56 without having to tear it apart and move it out of the shop during the week to make room for customer cars. I moved the frame back there today and I'll get the cab moved up here from the house and set it on the frame to check for firewall and floor clearance. OCD kicked in again on the gauge cluster and I ended up polishing the bulb holders with 0000 steel wool and metal polish. I also wrapped the tach harness with cloth friction tape to match the cluster harness. Even tied one end so it looks factory. And I'm working on a deal for a NOS in the box four speed shift knob. I haven't told the guy I'm buying it from that the numbers will be smoothed off and re-stamped with the six speed pattern... Just said that I'm building a truck and trying to keep the details correct. Didn't want him to back out for fear of NOS parts getting mutilated. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

02-02-2013, 10:17 PM	#21
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build Sweet looking oval. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653



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