Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build

[aggie91]

Sounds like a plan on the arms. Why not just use Porterbuilts Foward Arms?

The engine is going to look outstanding with those webers!
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[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Sounds like a plan on the arms. Why not just use Porterbuilts Foward Arms?

The engine is going to look outstanding with those webers!
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I like the challenge of learning how, then trying to build my own parts when I think it's something I can tackle. Nothing against Poterbuilt, he make awesome parts!!


I'm planning on coating the carbs with PPG DX series aluminum conditioner to get this look. The stacks will be satin black and manifold will be Alpine Green like factory '66 327s, and I'll use either zinc plated steel lines or regular rubber fuel hose for more of a factory look.

[jamesrussell26]

where did you find the air gauge and where can i get one? awesome work btw

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by jamesrussell26

where did you find the air gauge and where can i get one? awesome work btw

Thanks, the air gauge is from a big truck, C60-C80 with air brakes. Nobody reproduces them so the classifieds here, eBay, Craigslist want ads, or junkyards are the only places to find one.
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[theastronaut]

Body mount kit came in today, earlier than expected. Might get to start this weekend instead of next!

[theastronaut]

Got the F-Body pan and cleaned it up. Also pulled out the front suspension parts to take baseline measurments from the A-arms.

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

Body mount kit came in today, earlier than expected. Might get to start this weekend instead of next!

Can I ask where you got your body mount kit?

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

Hate when that happens

That's my second late night catch! The other was a just-posted Marchal Amplilux headlight for $65 BIN, ten bucks shipping. I posted it on a Porsche forum and sold it for $175 plus shipping the same week... I'm still kicking myself for selling that one, I should have pieced together a pair for Goldilocks.

Really neat headlights from the 60's/70's. They have a separate bulb and reflector for low/high beams so each reflector and lens section is suited for the beam pattern.

Originally Posted by aggie91

I love your builds. I went back the other day to your dodge build to get a refresher on blocking and what seam sealers you use. Your documentation on here is priceless.

Thanks Karl! Glad that the post are a help.

Originally Posted by CRGRS 66

Can I ask where you got your body mount kit?

I bought it from US Parts Outlet on ebay. Shipping was very quick, got here a few days sooner than expected. I couldn't find anyone local that had them.

[Strodder]

That head light would look great om my motorcycle.

[Bomp]

Nice score and flip on the lamp.
Went through and read most of the body work info on the "'55 International Pickup Metal/Body/Paint Work" thread.
You've got Serious skillz Man !!!

[Ericluther]

Great build! Looking forward to seeing more
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[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by Ericluther

Great build! Looking forward to seeing more
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Thanks Eric, come over and check it out some time!

[MalibuKasey]

oh wow that intake is killer!! I was looking at doing a factory type three duece setup from a vette... but this is WAYYYY cooler. When this is done park beside mine as much as you can.... a background shot will be the only chance I'll have in the mags with this thing! HA!

[theastronaut]

Hahaha whatever, by time I get this thing finished 60-66's will be out of style and you'll already have all the mag coverage tied up!
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[duallyjams]

Went to a show today , thought you would like these

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

Went to a show today , thought you would like these

Nice, thanks for posting those! We nearly bought a '64 Vert that had been garaged for 30 years (no rust!) but the dude backed of the sale.

[Dinos63]

Oh i like were this build heading and with you style and work being so clean duude

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

Oh i like were this build heading and with you style and work being so clean duude

Thanks Dino! I'm diggin your blue/white '66 build!


I sold the front suspension and brake parts so I weighed it all while I had it pulled out. My digital scales have a 35 pound weight limit so I had to measure the heavy stuff with bathroom scales. It will be interesting (to me atleast) to see how much weight I can save with the rack and pinion kit, tubular arms, and CPP modular spindles.

• Spindle/Rotor assembly- 55 pounds each / 110 pounds pair.

• Caliper.- 10 pounds, 3.7 oz each / 20 pounds 7.70 oz pair.

• Brake pads- 3 pounds, 10 oz set.

• Stock coil springs- 11 pounds, 2.3 oz each / 22 pounds, 3.6 oz pair.

• Upper A Arm- 9 pounds, 10.1 oz each / 19 pounds, 4.2 oz pair.

• Lower A Arm- 25 pounds, 7.2 oz each / 50 pounds, 14.4 pounds pair.

• Outer tie rod ends + adjuster sleeves- 2 pounds, 6.1 oz each / 4 pounds 12.2 oz pair.

• Steering box, cross link, inner tie rods, pitman arm, idler arm, adapter bracket- 48 pounds.

Total weight- 279 pounds, 4.1 oz.

[aggie91]

I love your builds. I went back the other day to your dodge build to get a refresher on blocking and what seam sealers you use. Your documentation on here is priceless.

[68GMCCustom]

isn't that purdee!

[dantimdad]

That probably costs more than I will have in my whole truck!

AWESOME!

Steven

[68GMCCustom]

thats the problem with those setups....awful spendy!

[theastronaut]

That's the EFI version of what I'm wanting to build, very nice! That's 4k+ for just the intake and throttle bodies. Would still need an ECU and injectors, EFI fuel pump, etc, and I wouldn't have a clue how to tune it. I can build a carb'd intake for roughly $15-1750 and tune it myself with a $200 buck wideband AFR gauge. Four Empi 51mm EPC carbs (improved versions of Webers) are roughly $11-1200 and I'll build my own intake and linkage.
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[AUS64c10]

John, tried to send you a private message but it bounced as your inbox was full.

Cheers,

Arron

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by AUS64c10

John, tried to send you a private message but it bounced as your inbox was full.

Cheers,

Arron

Sorry about that, it's cleared out now!