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[el_bole]

Originally Posted by kieth

Here is a link to my 66 GMC:

Start of the build thread:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...257_bDZt7-A-LB


Finish of the build:

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._nS2QZT6-XL-LB

Kieth,

Thanks a ton man for such detailed pics and explanations about your '66...

I'll be replacing the front end on my '61(I know its way different) with a '73 C10 front end...

The pics give me new found confidence to delve into my project.....What size drop spindles did you use? Or better said what is the actually drop length?

Thanks,
Roberto
P.S. still devouring every pic especially front end replacement. Did you stick to the same rear axle?

[2dwn4u]

Here is a 1963 that I painted for One Off Design, they built the truck.

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by 2dwn4u

Here is a 1963 that I painted for One Off Design, they built the truck.

Very Nice!

[X24]

my 64 c10 stepside. any thoughts on paint color?

[el_bole]

....Im going to paint my Hot Rod Flatz "steel blue"....

I believe the company is TCP and they are right here in San Diego....Check out the colors they have.....My two bits

el_bole

[FAT TONY]

my 64 long step project

[rokitrik]

Some great looking trucks! Here is my 1966 Chevy C10 (converted to 4-wheel drive).

[el_bole]

Originally Posted by rokitrik

Some great looking trucks! Here is my 1966 Chevy C10 (converted to 4-wheel drive).Attachment 821816

Nice color on your '66! Where did you get those mirrors? I like the look of those to put on my '61....Had peepers but can't see sh*t with them...

Thanks,

el_bole

[rokitrik]

Gracias Amigo mio,

I like the color too -- look at it just right and it has a purple hue to the blue. Looks flat gorgeous in morning and afternoon light. Sheepishly, I must admit, I purchased this baby with most of the work done. Since I've had it (about three months) I tore out the old wood bed (was already 25 percent gone) and installed a new steering gear. That was a real challenge since power steering system is not original equipment. As well, the side mirror came with it. I have seen the same side mirror (I need another one for the passenger side) advertised as reproduction on LMC. Check it out here:

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=47

Thanks again for your comment!
Rokit

Originally Posted by el_bole

Nice color on your '66! Where did you get those mirrors? I like the look of those to put on my '61....Had peepers but can't see sh*t with them...

Thanks,

el_bole

[el_bole]

Gracias a Udsted companeiro!

I'll check out LMC's site...Just want to avoid the humpty dumpy ear side mirrors, effective but uncool.....

Good thing you purchased it like that because though the work can be fun it;s still WORK lol...

Hasta luego,

el_bole

Originally Posted by rokitrik

Gracias Amigo mio,

I like the color too -- look at it just right and it has a purple hue to the blue. Looks flat gorgeous in morning and afternoon light. Sheepishly, I must admit, I purchased this baby with most of the work done. Since I've had it (about three months) I tore out the old wood bed (was already 25 percent gone) and installed a new steering gear. That was a real challenge since power steering system is not original equipment. As well, the side mirror came with it. I have seen the same side mirror (I need another one for the passenger side) advertised as reproduction on LMC. Check it out here:

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cbe/full.aspx?Page=47

Thanks again for your comment!
Rokit

[jaybyrd66]

been a while since i been on here as my computer has been in pieces for a few months lol but it did give me time to get some work done on my old truck. still needs alot more work but its getting there. hope yall like it.

[dbomb53]

Here's my 65, can't make up my mind on wheels, so I run them all every few weeks. lol

[samuellg1977]

Originally Posted by dbomb53

Here's my 65, can't make up my mind on wheels, so I run them all every few weeks. lol

Hey, DBomb53. What size are those spokes? Thanks.

[dbomb53]

Originally Posted by samuellg1977

Hey, DBomb53. What size are those spokes? Thanks.

20's all around, little taller tire out back.
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[1963c-10]

Originally Posted by dbomb53

Here's my 65, can't make up my mind on wheels, so I run them all every few weeks. lol

I like the whitewalls the best. Nice looking truck

[REDNOSE65]

Originally Posted by dbomb53

Here's my 65, can't make up my mind on wheels, so I run them all every few weeks. lol

2nd pic!!!

[jaybyrd66]

Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

2nd pic!!!

i agree

[RD71]

Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

2nd pic!!!

Originally Posted by jaybyrd66

i agree

Of course you would, you've got a similar setup on your truck...

But I have to agree that the second photo is indeed the best of the three.

[tincan1966]

Our previous '66 GMC before, after hit by a 15 year old in a Focus, and the project it became. That is a home made 4dr, using the original '66 cab, the rear cab is a '63 with 8" taken out of the front section of doors, top to bottom. All sitting on a stock lwb '63 torsion bar,x frame.

[Budman56]

Originally Posted by tincan1966

Our previous '66 GMC before, after hit by a 15 year old in a Focus, and the project it became. That is a home made 4dr, using the original '66 cab, the rear cab is a '63 with 8" taken out of the front section of doors, top to bottom. All sitting on a stock lwb '63 torsion bar,x frame.

Tincan did you ever finish this 4 door, do you have any updated photos?

[chevymankyle]

Just got this last weekend.

[endlessearth]

/\ Perfect truck to pick-up a girl in at her parent's house for your first date.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by endlessearth

/\ Perfect truck to pick-up a girl in at her parent's house for your first date.

Kinda hard for me to agree with that(no offence), Would rather have my truck nicely restored before I even take my girl for a date in it.....And I don't even have a girl!

[samuellg1977]

Cool, Thanks. Tire size, please. I found a set of those spokes for $200, just want to get it right the first time, ya know?

Sam

[dbomb53]

Originally Posted by samuellg1977

Cool, Thanks. Tire size, please. I found a set of those spokes for $200, just want to get it right the first time, ya know?

Sam

255-40's up front and 275-45's out back.