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McMurphy · 11-10-2012, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

The problem is they are far a few between, my big deadline at work will pass on Monday the 16, after that I'm on vacation and life will be back to normal. Trust me I am thankful to be this busy, as I am self employed.

Thanks man, I hope to keep it that way.

Same here Murph, I've been checking in now and then, I just haven't posted much.

Soooo yeah... still missing you dude!!
I just linked your build into someone elses thread, you know, for inspiration and stuff.
Hope you are doing well, would sure like to read an update on this bad boy!!

Trsmotrhed · 11-10-2012, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

Soooo yeah... still missing you dude!!
I just linked your build into someone elses thread, you know, for inspiration and stuff.
Hope you are doing well, would sure like to read an update on this bad boy!!

Thanks for the link. What an awesome . I'll dole this one for sure. I want the LSX 6.2 engine he has.

keep up the good work.
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FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-19-2012, 12:35 PM

Awesome build cant wait to see ya get back on it..

**Hart_Rod** · 11-19-2012, 04:01 PM

Been following your swap for a while and it looks great! Where did you pick up your motor and tranny? I want to go with an AOD, but figured whoever you got yours from probably offered that as well. Looking forward to seeing more of your build, take care,

Rob

**66ChevyMax** · 12-04-2012, 04:45 PM

Hello again, work along with many other things have taken me away from my build for some time now. Looks like I will be back on this thing after X-Mas.

Things are good, I'm self employed an thankfully very busy which is a blessing I know, just makes my projects suffer. Anyway here we go again,

Apache63 · 12-04-2012, 05:27 PM

Awesome built!!! very nice and clean!!!

jimmydean · 12-04-2012, 06:15 PM

Glad to hear it, this is a build I can't wait to see finished.

Trsmotrhed · 12-04-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Hello again, work along with many other things have taken me away from my build for some time now. Looks like I will be back on this thing after X-Mas.

Things are good, I'm self employed an thankfully very busy which is a blessing I know, just makes my projects suffer. Anyway here we go again,

Can't wait to see the progress you'll make. Glad you're doing well being self employed. Keep up the good work.
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66-PMD-GMC · 12-04-2012, 10:48 PM

I so know what you mean about being self employed... I pray only blessings for you and yours this holiday season.. I also pray you make time for you cool as icecream build

Alan's Classic · 12-05-2012, 12:33 AM

Thanks for the update. We'll be here waiting.

McMurphy · 12-05-2012, 01:49 PM

Glad to see you back Craig, been missing your updates and inspiration !!

Congrats on the business, hope you and the family have a wonderful Christmas!

Sanchez Garage · 12-08-2012, 02:01 AM

Any update?

Ta2Don · 01-06-2013, 09:47 PM

WOW, just read thru your Awesome build, Shop Envy, Motor Envy, Trans Envy... Seriously, great work, keep it up!

mooseknuckles · 01-07-2013, 12:33 PM

awesome build!....beautifull shop man....ride tech must love you!

**66ChevyMax** · 05-06-2013, 10:44 PM

Starting back to work tonight. Need to clean the shop after many dust storms.

Time to finish this puppy...
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19GMC66 · 05-06-2013, 11:18 PM

Awesome!! I've been patiently waiting.
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rmvlt1100 · 05-08-2013, 10:05 PM

Glad to hear your back at it. Can't wait to see the progress.

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Neatbeard · 05-09-2013, 04:18 PM

WOW!!! Ive just read this build from Page 1. I am in awe of your truck, skills and your garage set up!

Keep at it fella.

jimmydean · 05-09-2013, 04:58 PM

Yay!

**66ChevyMax** · 05-10-2013, 11:53 PM

Blew the shop out several times, still has dust everywhere. Texas is in the 2nd year of a severe drought and the sand storms have been horrible for 2 years.

This is a picture taken from a plane above Lubbock during one of our many sand storms. Needless to say the airport was closed.

**66ChevyMax** · 05-10-2013, 11:55 PM

I think I like the shifter in the middle position better. Photo is 2nd gear.

**66ChevyMax** · 05-10-2013, 11:58 PM

Got the brake and clutch test fitted. I sure wish the clutch pedal was closer to the hydraulic mechanism, about a 3 1/2" offset.

duallyjams · 05-11-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

Yay!

second that

**Captainfab** · 05-12-2013, 11:28 PM

It's good to see you back on your truck.

The hydraulic clutch conversion that I make, uses a 2.250" standoff on the clutch pedal arm for the linkage to the clutch master. This is needed to allow for the larger OEM style brake boosters. With that tiny booster you have, you should be able to move the clutch master a good bit closer.

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Got the brake and clutch test fitted. I sure wish the clutch pedal was closer to the hydraulic mechanism, about a 3 1/2" offset.

**Sac** · 11-26-2013, 10:18 AM

Hope you didn't stop work on this awesome build!

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11-19-2012, 04:01 PM	#354
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Been following your swap for a while and it looks great! Where did you pick up your motor and tranny? I want to go with an AOD, but figured whoever you got yours from probably offered that as well. Looking forward to seeing more of your build, take care, Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-04-2012, 04:45 PM	#355
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Hello again, work along with many other things have taken me away from my build for some time now. Looks like I will be back on this thing after X-Mas. Things are good, I'm self employed an thankfully very busy which is a blessing I know, just makes my projects suffer. Anyway here we go again, __________________ 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

12-04-2012, 05:27 PM	#356
Apache63 1# Drobmember in Germany Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wuppertal , Germany Posts: 518	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Awesome built!!! very nice and clean!!! __________________ Pat

12-04-2012, 06:15 PM	#357
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Glad to hear it, this is a build I can't wait to see finished. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

12-04-2012, 10:48 PM	#359
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 I so know what you mean about being self employed... I pray only blessings for you and yours this holiday season.. I also pray you make time for you cool as icecream build __________________ 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

12-05-2012, 12:33 AM	#360
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Thanks for the update. We'll be here waiting. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-05-2012, 01:49 PM	#361
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Glad to see you back Craig, been missing your updates and inspiration !! Congrats on the business, hope you and the family have a wonderful Christmas! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

12-08-2012, 02:01 AM	#362
Sanchez Garage Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Woodcrest/Riverside, Ca Posts: 37	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Any update?

01-06-2013, 09:47 PM	#363
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride WOW, just read thru your Awesome build, Shop Envy, Motor Envy, Trans Envy... Seriously, great work, keep it up! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

01-07-2013, 12:33 PM	#364
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride awesome build!....beautifull shop man....ride tech must love you! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

05-06-2013, 10:44 PM	#365
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Starting back to work tonight. Need to clean the shop after many dust storms. Time to finish this puppy... 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

05-06-2013, 11:18 PM	#366
19GMC66 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 146	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Awesome!! I've been patiently waiting. Posted via Mobile Device

05-08-2013, 10:05 PM	#367
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05-09-2013, 04:18 PM	#368
Neatbeard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Norfolk, United Kingdom Posts: 129	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride WOW!!! Ive just read this build from Page 1. I am in awe of your truck, skills and your garage set up! Keep at it fella. __________________ My old truck: '66 Shortbed Stepside - Ex USAF - Shiny and new on the inside & underside, original patina on the outside. - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=487701 Tattooed pinstriper and graphic designer with an awesome award winning beard! Check me out at http://www.vontash.co.uk



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05-09-2013, 04:58 PM	#369
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Yay! __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-10-2013, 11:53 PM	#370
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Blew the shop out several times, still has dust everywhere. Texas is in the 2nd year of a severe drought and the sand storms have been horrible for 2 years. This is a picture taken from a plane above Lubbock during one of our many sand storms. Needless to say the airport was closed. __________________ 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

05-10-2013, 11:55 PM	#371
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I think I like the shifter in the middle position better. Photo is 2nd gear. __________________ 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

05-10-2013, 11:58 PM	#372
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the brake and clutch test fitted. I sure wish the clutch pedal was closer to the hydraulic mechanism, about a 3 1/2" offset. __________________ 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

11-26-2013, 10:18 AM	#375
Sac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Franklinton, LA Posts: 256	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Hope you didn't stop work on this awesome build!

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