1966 C10 Stepside Build: Project 66 C-06

[1enick72]

Good looking truck and nice plans. Thanks for serving. Can't wait to see you get rolling on this.

[66C06]

Originally Posted by 1enick72

Good looking truck and nice plans. Thanks for serving. Can't wait to see you get rolling on this.

You and me both brother! Much appreciated...

[66C06]

cpp booster kit, stainless brake lines, new cab mount hardware and ididit column on the way!

If anyone wants dibs on some parts I will soon have the following available.

factory I6 in good running condition
factory 3 on the tree column including steering wheel and all assembly parts
factory 3spd trans in good working condition with all linkage and hardware
factory rear end, not sure of the specs but will check when I get home
extra column and factory steering wheel
factory cross member with steering hardware, suspension and brakes, etc
factory rear suspension brakes, etc
factory wiring harness (if it hasn't been hacked)
factory gauges, door handles, window cranks etc and a whole bunch more stuff.

Always willing to trade for cool stuff...let me know...

[66C06]

Quick question for you guys... I am looking at a lokar automatic direct fit brake pedal assembly (new arm and pedal pad). The only thing is, it's direct fit for a 67 and up. Will this work on my truck? Or better yet if I have a 67+ auto brake pedal assembly could I just swap out the pedal arm and bolt it in???

[aggie91]

Sent you a PM...

[66C06]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Sent you a PM...

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[Blue666]

Originally Posted by 66C06

HAHA! We were in the same places! spent 3 months at BAF and I just hit a year at Marmal. I think the German chow hall is overrated...but the veggies are good...We had some pretty good rabbit last week from there.

Rabbit?? There's no rabbits in AFG, might have been sheep, goat or fido.

Marmal was MUCH better than BAF. Try to get into the Swedish DFAC. Best chow there.

Looks like you are wearing out the UPS man. You will lots of fun to keep you busy when you get home.

Stay safe!

[66C06]

Originally Posted by Blue666

Rabbit?? There's no rabbits in AFG, might have been sheep, goat or fido.

Marmal was MUCH better than BAF. Try to get into the Swedish DFAC. Best chow there.

Looks like you are wearing out the UPS man. You will lots of fun to keep you busy when you get home.

Stay safe!

lol, there was a whole family of rabbits that lived outside of our compound then they all at once disappeared...I'm thinking that's where they went. Last week the had wild boar goulash which was friggin' awesome. Sure as hell beats the NATO DFAC. I can't keep myself away from buying knives at the DSPX! They have some pretty cool stuff! Marmal has grown to be huge since I first got here last year. They are going to be using it as the primary staging area for the drawdown.

Yea the UPS man is definitely busy these days. I can't wait to get started.

[Manny063011]

Good looking truck! I like where your going with it, subscribed!
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[66C06]

Got her torn down and sent to the media blaster a couple days ago. I have some patching to do in the floor, one door and at the bottom of both fenders...when she gets back the patch work and primer will be done. Rear came in along with the Boyd tank, radiator, kore 3 rear brake stuff and a bunch of other resto parts from dreamers hot rods. Column came in and looks sweet!!!!
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[66C06]

Anyone know how to post pics from an iPhone?
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[pmkrew]

Photobucket app works well, still a p.i.t.a
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[wayno]

Sounds like you are making progress - still waiting on my front drop member from porter built - like to get to a rolling chassis.
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[timmytimm3]

I'm in for this one! I'm building a 66 c10 with a c4 dropmember and 4 link.

[66C06]

just a few updates.... Got quite a bit done on my R&R. I'm back overseas for a bit so I figured I'd post up the progress made while I was off...












on the way to the media blaster. If anyone needs to get anything blasted in the DFW area, problast of Dallas is awesome and very VERY affordable. They have several different medias and also do mobile blasting. They used crushed glass and soda for my truck.

[66C06]

And after the blaster....

[66C06]

Prime Time...Luckily a buddy of mine that works for Crowne Custom Hotrods in Rockwall is using his free time to do the work on the side for me.It's money in his pocket and a top notch job for a reasonable price. He treated the metal and then used a self etching primer to keep it from rusting in the mean time.

[Jmorales3181]

Nice progress! Looking real good!
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[66C06]

picked up a set of LS3 heads that will be getting a nice port and polish job along with a set of comp high lift springs to go with the cam. Also picked up with the heads included a pro comp 90mm drive by cable throttle body. I sent my iron 6.0 ls block to the machine shop a couple weeks ago. It's getting re-machined in preparation for a 408 stroker....cant wait to get back!!!

[wayno]

Looking great bro - can't tell you how jealous I am that you are in primer already - started putting the engine in mine and I'm not clearing the rack and pinion so I'm waiting on Porterbuilt to send me some tabs to change the motor mount locations a little more to the rear - looking great. The pile in your yard looks familiar - I'm in one of these nice developments were the guys do don't any of their own yard work never the less their own work on their trucks - don't think they are terribly impressed with my "pile" of parts lol

[aggie91]

Wow, you got a ton of work done during your time at home. Be safe over there and hope to see more progress once you get back!

[Modges'66]

Dude!
Gotta tell ya first, thanks for serving!
Secondly, I feel kinda ADD. You are shooting-off in so many directions at the same time, I can hardly stay focused!
I'm sure that it will all come together though.
I really think that you need to look for a fleetside box for a bad-ass pro-touring look..IMO!

[McMurphy]

Wow man you are rocking this !!
Cannot wait to see what you get done on your return!

Hope you check in on us while you are over there, keep the dialogue going despite the distance !!

[66C06]

Originally Posted by wayno

Looking great bro - can't tell you how jealous I am that you are in primer already - started putting the engine in mine and I'm not clearing the rack and pinion so I'm waiting on Porterbuilt to send me some tabs to change the motor mount locations a little more to the rear - looking great. The pile in your yard looks familiar - I'm in one of these nice developments were the guys do don't any of their own yard work never the less their own work on their trucks - don't think they are terribly impressed with my "pile" of parts lol

Don't be jealous, there is still a ton of body work to be done. I just had to get primer on it to keep it from rusting. Is it the pulleys or the oil pan that isn't clearing? The city complains all the time about having projects out there. I can't stand it. I told them one time they can tell me what to do on my property when they start paying my mortgage...

Originally Posted by aggie91

Wow, you got a ton of work done during your time at home. Be safe over there and hope to see more progress once you get back!

Thanks!!!

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Dude!
Gotta tell ya first, thanks for serving!
Secondly, I feel kinda ADD. You are shooting-off in so many directions at the same time, I can hardly stay focused!
I'm sure that it will all come together though.
I really think that you need to look for a fleetside box for a bad-ass pro-touring look..IMO!

With my situation I kinda have to be ADD but it is well organized ADD lol. I usually only have 30 days to work on the truck so I have to get as much done at a time that I can. While the body was getting blasted I was sourcing a motor and waiting on my porterbuilt parts. When the body got back I sent it to get primed and got the motor machined. Hopefully when I get back I'll be working the frame over with the new porterbuilt stuff while the cab and bed are getting patch panels and body work at the hot rod shop. I'll be assembling the motor when the frame is done and Robert at the hot rod shop will be fitting the body on the frame while I'm doing the engine and trans. A lot going on but its well orchestrated, lol. I think I'm going to stick with the step side bed as it's a pro-touring not pro-street truck...

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Wow man you are rocking this !!
Cannot wait to see what you get done on your return!

Hope you check in on us while you are over there, keep the dialogue going despite the distance !!

Thanks man! I will for sure keep up with you guys! I like the way your doors came out especially with the mirrors! Looking good!

[66C06]

PORTERBUILT STUFF SHIPPED YESTERDAY!!!! shout out to Nate and Dave for hooking me up!