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**66ChevyMax** · 10-19-2015, 12:02 AM

Took her for a little test drive yesterday. Motor is mean, clutch is smooth, tranny shifts like a dream, air ride is very nice.

Had a front wheel that wasn't set on the hub, you can see the passenger side wiggle when I pull back in the driveway. Did not get above 2nd gear for this first ride so just barley noticed the wobble.

https://youtu.be/iCYLlEY2438

YouTube - 1966 C-10 LS3 Test Drive

66-PMD-GMC · 10-19-2015, 08:18 AM

Always nice to see them run.

**66ChevyMax** · 10-19-2015, 11:08 PM

Got a brake question, I have bled the brakes starting with closest, depress pedal and open bleed valve and fluid shoots out with plenty of force.

Pedal never tightens up, brakes only work when almost to the floor. No leaks, I'm thinking master is bad? Is there something with the master I can check or am I SOL?

Thanks,

likaroc13 · 10-19-2015, 11:08 PM

Figuarus · 10-20-2015, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Got a brake question, I have bled the brakes starting with closest, depress pedal and open bleed valve and fluid shoots out with plenty of force.

Pedal never tightens up, brakes only work when almost to the floor. No leaks, I'm thinking master is bad? Is there something with the master I can check or am I SOL?

I've always been told that you're supposed to start with the longest line first. usually you do passenger side rear, driver side rear, passenger side front and then driver side front. if you haven't already double check to make sure you don't have air in the master cylinder. if it wasn't bench bled properly, you'll have air in there that won't escape. once you have that figured out, bleed the lines and the order outlined above. let us know what happens

**66ChevyMax** · 10-21-2015, 10:39 PM

move the hole down 3/4", extended push rod about 1/4", SUCCESS

Dubnova · 10-22-2015, 09:26 AM

Good for you!

It's great to see them run. I used the same engine in my build and I am close to a test drive as well. I can't wait much longer it's kinda like Christmas. Good work and nice job.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-22-2015, 09:59 AM

Looking good man !!

How does the brake assist feel with that small booster and the LS ?

Most of our customers complain about crappy brakes.

Small booster and low vacuum from the LS add to that.

Needless to say, we have been doing a lot of HydroBoost swaps lately ...

Again, great work !!

**66ChevyMax** · 10-22-2015, 11:49 AM

This is my first engine over 400hp and it's all I need, this will be a fun truck for sure. That first test drive is exciting and nerve racking at the same time, took two beers after to bring my nerves down

Thanks for the comments!

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Originally Posted by Dubnova

Good for you!

It's great to see them run. I used the same engine in my build and I am close to a test drive as well. I can't wait much longer it's kinda like Christmas. Good work and nice job.

**66ChevyMax** · 10-22-2015, 11:51 AM

It's was raining like crazy yesterday so I did not get to drive it. I will let you know, I'm not expecting a huge boost but should be 10x's better than the old drums.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Looking good man !!

How does the brake assist feel with that small booster and the LS ?

Most of our customers complain about crappy brakes.

Small booster and low vacuum from the LS add to that.

Needless to say, we have been doing a lot of HydroBoost swaps lately ...

Again, great work !!

**66ChevyMax** · 10-25-2015, 11:51 PM

Have taken her on 5 or 6 test drives now, get a little braver with each one.

Engine really come to life at 5,000rpms

Got the Dakota Digital Gauge Speedometer adjusted.

Test mounted the doors, these after market body parts are going to require more attention than they should.

**66ChevyMax** · 10-25-2015, 11:53 PM

This is what the Cab looks like during a test drive

**66ChevyMax** · 10-29-2015, 10:37 PM

Got the Electric E-Brake installed tonight.

Had a few more test drives and no issues so far

**66ChevyMax** · 10-29-2015, 11:09 PM

Another test drive vid:

YouTube - 1966 C-10 LS3 Test Drive

chad64chevy · 10-31-2015, 01:44 PM

quick question about your e-stop! how did you run the cables from the rear end to the box? some extra pics would help thanks! I'm thinking of buying the one with the key flop, in the next couple weeks! truck looks great!!

**66ChevyMax** · 10-31-2015, 11:18 PM

Right now I just have the drivers side set up, I think that will be plenty but haven't tested it yet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

quick question about your e-stop! how did you run the cables from the rear end to the box? some extra pics would help thanks! I'm thinking of buying the one with the key flop, in the next couple weeks! truck looks great!!

**66ChevyMax** · 11-01-2015, 08:37 PM

Came across this shifter last week, moves the stick about 2" closer which is nice.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-01-2015, 08:40 PM

Got everything fitted, some small minor stuff left but I'm happy with it!

likaroc13 · 11-01-2015, 10:00 PM

Lookin' good!

**66ChevyMax** · 11-01-2015, 11:55 PM

Thanks Phillip, need to test fit the bed, widen the wheel tubs, do some firewall repair and cab repair then send her to the painter.

Long time coming, I'm very excited to be this close!

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Lookin' good!

Bomp · 11-02-2015, 01:46 AM

Truck is really moving along, sounds healthy too.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-04-2015, 03:38 PM

Thanks Bomp, she's fun to drive!

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Truck is really moving along, sounds healthy too.

greg65 · 11-04-2015, 05:16 PM

subscribed

tune_1 · 11-05-2015, 12:20 AM

Looking good, glad to see the work that you have done.

Dwight

**66ChevyMax** · 11-05-2015, 12:30 AM

1,462 day later, I took over 2 years off

November 3, 2011

November 4, 2015

10-19-2015, 08:18 AM	#402
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 Always nice to see them run. __________________ 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

10-19-2015, 11:08 PM	#403
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got a brake question, I have bled the brakes starting with closest, depress pedal and open bleed valve and fluid shoots out with plenty of force. Pedal never tightens up, brakes only work when almost to the floor. No leaks, I'm thinking master is bad? Is there something with the master I can check or am I SOL? Thanks, __________________ 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

10-19-2015, 11:08 PM	#404
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

10-21-2015, 10:39 PM	#406
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride move the hole down 3/4", extended push rod about 1/4", SUCCESS __________________ 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

10-22-2015, 09:26 AM	#407
Dubnova Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Madison Alabama Posts: 201	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Good for you! It's great to see them run. I used the same engine in my build and I am close to a test drive as well. I can't wait much longer it's kinda like Christmas. Good work and nice job.

10-22-2015, 09:59 AM	#408
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Looking good man !! How does the brake assist feel with that small booster and the LS ? Most of our customers complain about crappy brakes. Small booster and low vacuum from the LS add to that. Needless to say, we have been doing a lot of HydroBoost swaps lately ... Again, great work !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-25-2015, 11:51 PM	#411
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Have taken her on 5 or 6 test drives now, get a little braver with each one. Engine really come to life at 5,000rpms Got the Dakota Digital Gauge Speedometer adjusted. Test mounted the doors, these after market body parts are going to require more attention than they should. __________________ 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

10-25-2015, 11:53 PM	#412
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride This is what the Cab looks like during a test drive __________________ 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

10-29-2015, 10:37 PM	#413
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the Electric E-Brake installed tonight. Had a few more test drives and no issues so far __________________ 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

10-31-2015, 01:44 PM	#415
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride quick question about your e-stop! how did you run the cables from the rear end to the box? some extra pics would help thanks! I'm thinking of buying the one with the key flop, in the next couple weeks! truck looks great!! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

11-01-2015, 08:37 PM	#417
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Came across this shifter last week, moves the stick about 2" closer which is nice. __________________ 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

11-01-2015, 08:40 PM	#418
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got everything fitted, some small minor stuff left but I'm happy with it! __________________ 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

11-01-2015, 10:00 PM	#419
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Lookin' good! __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

11-02-2015, 01:46 AM	#421
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Truck is really moving along, sounds healthy too.

11-04-2015, 05:16 PM	#423
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11-05-2015, 12:20 AM	#424
tune_1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Okla Posts: 196	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Looking good, glad to see the work that you have done. Dwight

11-05-2015, 12:30 AM	#425
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride 1,462 day later, I took over 2 years off November 3, 2011 November 4, 2015 __________________ 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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