66 c10 first timer build

[williamsboys]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Ummm yeah,
I pulled my rear diff cover off and looked, but I did not see any numbers.
But then, I cannot say I know what ring gears are either
All I know for sure at this point is that I have a posi rear end.

Now I need to get new gear oil, and figure out how to refill it.

yea im sure i will have the same response when i open mine. Almost everything ive done and will be doing is all my first time, i mean we also have a 59 chevy truck but havent dove to deep in it like i am with the 66. I hope mine is a posi, but my luck it wont be. so you didnt see the numbers they were talking about huh? well if you havent already closed yours back up and you find them let me know, i should be jumping into mine this weekend.

[protrash64]

W/B....if you plan on lowering the truck your panhard bar can hit some of those big aluminium differential covers. My 'burb is bagged and the bar is right against the pumpkin when all down. Just a heads up.

That pressure washer looked killer.

[williamsboys]

Originally Posted by protrash64

W/B....if you plan on lowering the truck your panhard bar can hit some of those big aluminium differential covers. My 'burb is bagged and the bar is right against the pumpkin when all down. Just a heads up.

That pressure washer looked killer.

yea we want to lower it maybe a while down the road but for now we are just ganna keep it the way its sits. I did put a 1 inch lower spring in the front but that just b/c they were half as much as the stock, so i got new springs and a lil rake to it. and for the power washer, yea it was awesome.


I should be getting my frame back from my uncles this weekend then i will spray it with some of the hammered paint.

[McMurphy]

I cannot wait to see this hammered paint you are talking about!

[williamsboys]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I cannot wait to see this hammered paint you are talking about!

Yea it should be good. I went back and forth between the rustoleom version and the hammerite version, and after reading up on both i ended up going with rustoleom. I work at home depot so i look at the stuff everyday. I know its good stuff plus with that epoxy primer my uncles coating it with it should be solid.
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[williamsboys]

well went to the dry dock to check on the frame and its next in line to be done so i will probably get in in the next few days

[RustySpoke]

I didn't see any info on the new engine you plan on installing, please tell us about it......size, cost, and where you bought it, ect,ect.

Spoke

[williamsboys]

hey, sorry bout that here is the paper that came with it. its faster then me trying to one finger type all the specs. haha

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[williamsboys]

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[williamsboys]

I was planning on putting a 700r4 behind it. I have been reading alot of other posts about them and it seems there kinda a hassle or easy to mess up install and burn it up. anybody have any pointers. I will be installing it and its my first time so any suggestions would be awesome.

[McMurphy]

Ok that motor made me drool just a little... good thing the wife isnt home yet.

[yumyumchoppers]

700r4s are awesome as long as you get the tv cable set right and don't over horsepower them. There is nothing like rolling down the interstate at 75 or 80 in overdrive turning 200o rpm.

[McMurphy]

Still drooling....
Oh, did I get some on you?
Very sorry about that....

[williamsboys]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Still drooling....
Oh, did I get some on you?
Very sorry about that....

Yea i do the same when i look at it, cant wait to put it in!

[williamsboys]

Originally Posted by yumyumchoppers

700r4s are awesome as long as you get the tv cable set right and don't over horsepower them. There is nothing like rolling down the interstate at 75 or 80 in overdrive turning 200o rpm.

Ok. so i plan on getting the tranny from monster trans, im sure i need to by the tv cable seperatly and then there is a bracket or two i will need to put on my holley carb. Does all that sound right? i watched a few youtube videos on it. also im wanting the lokar shifter, you wouldnt happen to know if there is an od on the shifter or does it just go into od once you are cruisen at a certain speed? Sorry bout the dumb question newby here

[williamsboys]

Alright so finally some progress! here are some pics of the frame after it was blasted and now there putting the coatings on it.
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[williamsboys]

So the salvage yards around here dont have any old trucks but one local pull-a-parts place finally got a big old 66 longbed. and i pulled the haeter box with the dash controls out of it, you can see it early in this thread, but i seen an aluminum grill. Dont know much about them, figured i would ask you guys if i shuold go back and get it?
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[Captainfab]

I would suggest some research before laying down your hard earned money......

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=Monster+trans

Originally Posted by williamsboys

Ok. so i plan on getting the tranny from monster trans, im sure i need to by the tv cable seperatly and then there is a bracket or two i will need to put on my holley carb. Does all that sound right? i watched a few youtube videos on it. also im wanting the lokar shifter, you wouldnt happen to know if there is an od on the shifter or does it just go into od once you are cruisen at a certain speed? Sorry bout the dumb question newby here

That grill looks a little rough. I would pass unless you are good with metal work, or are willing to pay to have it repaired. One thing though, those original aluminum grills are hard to find.

[williamsboys]

thanks captainfab for the info.
what would yall suggest for the tranny? I just want a good strong tranny for the truck. I wont be racing or any thing like that just cruzen around and hotrodden a bit.

[gimmy 64]

gearstar- they build your tranny to your truck--horsepower, gear ratio, tire diameter.etc. and have a 3 year warranty. everthing comes withit--cooler,lock up,cable, torque converter etc.

[williamsboys]

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

gearstar- they build your tranny to your truck--horsepower, gear ratio, tire diameter.etc. and have a 3 year warranty. everthing comes withit--cooler,lock up,cable, torque converter etc.

thanks for the info, i checked them out and called to get pricing on my specs and they say it would run me about 2200, ouch!! dont know if i could do that, if i did that would set the project back a while longer.

Theres come with the torq converter and i actually already have a new on i bought when i bought the motor.

is there any other good trans places that sell quality stuff for a bit less?

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by williamsboys

thanks for the info, i checked them out and called to get pricing on my specs and they say it would run me about 2200, ouch!! dont know if i could do that, if i did that would set the project back a while longer.

Theres come with the torq converter and i actually already have a new on i bought when i bought the motor.

is there any other good trans places that sell quality stuff for a bit less?

Are you part of a local car club by chance?
I almost always join one as soon as I move because I like to show my Tempest, but the reason I ask is because I do a lot of "word of mouth" shopping. When I am in a gathering of all those old timers I ask who they think is the best for ________(whatever it is I am needing at the time) and when I get 4-5 or more replies with the same name it is usually a pretty fair bet I am getting the best the local area has to offer.
I seriously took a day off work to haul my OHC-6 motor 120 miles because everyone said that Raymond Kittler in Shereveport was the best around.
I was very happy with what I got.

Anyways, longwinded, but perhaps that is an idea for you....??

[williamsboys]

True McMurphy, thats a pretty good idea, i guess this is my car club till i get in one in person.

[Captainfab]

The 700R4's are typically more expensive for a good rebuild than say a TH350. Especially once you need them upgraded for a non-stock engine. I agree on trying to find a good local trans shop, or maybe someone that does them on the side at home.

[williamsboys]

so when im calling around is there a diff trans i should be asking about or is the 700r4 the one that i want, like i said, new to all this so if there is somethin i should now, like maybe a diff trans please help me out. thanks guys.

O and as far as the frame goes i should be getting it soon, i know ive said that a few times its just the weather here has sucked and the frame is out side so it only gets attention when the weather is nice. so hopefully soon it will be back in my possession.