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likaroc13 · 12-01-2011, 01:37 PM

i'll admit i'm not a huge fan of the long bed, but i have seen some that really stand out...and yours is one of them! aside from personal preferences, what i really enjoy is seeing trucks like yours staying in the family...nothing like those memories you'll share with Grandpa...and it's so awesome to see one in survivor condition...i gotta save some pics of that interior....keep up the great work, & definitely keep us posted on the progress

K5 Addiction · 12-01-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Beautiful truck man! I have the exact same story as you. My grandpa gave me his old truck and much like yourself, he is luckily still around. If only mine was in that good of shape to start with.

Thanks twiggy. Yeah I think thats probably a common narrative on this board. It's usually a dad or a grandpa that installs the love of vehicles in us. Your truck is looking killer. I've been following your build for awhile. Would love to have done a complete frame off like you but there's not much rust & I really wanna drive the truck as much & as soon as possible. Someday I 'll get around to that.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 12-01-2011, 02:43 PM

Thanks man! I'm definitely glad that I was able to do a body-off but I probably wouldnt have messed with it if the truck wasn't so bad off. But I'll be able to take it back out one day soon.

K5 Addiction · 12-01-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

i'll admit i'm not a huge fan of the long bed, but i have seen some that really stand out...and yours is one of them! aside from personal preferences, what i really enjoy is seeing trucks like yours staying in the family...nothing like those memories you'll share with Grandpa...and it's so awesome to see one in survivor condition...i gotta save some pics of that interior....keep up the great work, & definitely keep us posted on the progress

Yeah I felt the same way about long beds but have seen a few that really looked great. I appreciate that you dig how it looks. I'm Excited to be making progress & it's always good to get positive feedback.

Woogeroo · 12-01-2011, 03:02 PM

long beds rule!

-W

nomrlz · 12-01-2011, 03:02 PM

i don't mind the longbeds in these years. i think it's the trucks tall cab that balances out the longer bed.

very nice ride you have there too

SFTorange · 12-02-2011, 01:10 AM

We'll have to share notes about the stereo installation. I plan to to roughly the same thing with a fiberglass enclosure/amp rack behind the seats and speakers with kick panels. I won't have as much bass as you when it's all said and done, but the concept will be the same. I'm new to fiberglass, but it looks like it will be a fun project.

The truck looks great! What a great gift from your grandfather. It's great to have that family story.

oem4me · 12-02-2011, 02:05 AM

That's a nice solid truck and it's great to have family history. Gramps is stoked I'm sure. ...though I can just see him shaking his head at the prospect of lowering it. LOL
Do I see a hint of a surviving gas tank cover in there behind the seat? not too many of those still intact. If it is indeed still there and fairly whole, would you mind grabbing some shots of it from both sides? I'm collecting as much info as I can on exactly what they were supposed to fit/look like when new, so that we can all benefit from a FAQ on the subject of replacement. Thanks and have fun.

K5 Addiction · 12-02-2011, 11:16 PM

A family member found this cool photo of the day my Grandpa bought the truck in 1984 at an auction. It had belonged to a family friend who put it up for auction. I love this picture. I was in 3rd grade when he bought it.

Iron-Butt · 12-03-2011, 08:43 AM

Cool Truck. I like the blue trim and wheels.

corvettejim1968 · 12-03-2011, 01:07 PM

i bought my long bed to actully to use it for my Go-Kart racing hobby. i think the long beds do look very good lowered. im glad your leaving most of it with that original look but with some custom added. thats the look i want for mine too. im happy to hear you got it and not somebody else that would not appreciate it as much as you. thanks for sharing.

pmkrew · 12-03-2011, 03:53 PM

Very cool that he is still with your family! This is what those new Chevy Commercials are all about...

ruddbow · 12-03-2011, 11:18 PM

Love it! Show your Grandpa this thread...I'm sure he'd appreciate the comments of his well preserved treasure!

narx66gmc · 12-04-2011, 12:15 AM

The blue really pops! Great job on saving a truck and getting it going again.
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K5 Addiction · 12-04-2011, 03:08 AM

Thanks for all the compliments y'all! coming from fellow truck guys who know whats up makes it mean that much more. I'm actually gonna make a photo album for my Grandpa of the trucks transformation. It'll be old photo's of it on the farm & photo's of when he'd drive it in our hometown's parades & from the day I pulled it from the barn until the finished product. Then I'll get some photo's of him & I in the truck together. I think it will be a neat thing to share with him.

losthope · 12-04-2011, 04:58 AM

I think thats a rad idea with the photo album! Something i bet you'll be glad you did later on down the road and cherish,and something alot of people wish they could....

K5 Addiction · 12-07-2011, 11:02 PM

Stoked! Fresh paint in the interior.

narx66gmc · 12-08-2011, 12:51 AM

Dash looks great.
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K5 Addiction · 12-08-2011, 01:38 AM

It's a little dusty from the shop but it's gonna be nice.

**clemdaddy** · 12-08-2011, 08:53 AM

your doing a great job... first grandpas pride and joy, now yours. hope there's a kid in your life to continue the tradition.

1963c-10 · 12-08-2011, 10:38 AM

great looking truck...inside and out. How bout some engine pics when you get that done also...love before and after shots

K5 Addiction · 04-11-2012, 07:57 PM

It's been a long time since I updated but a bunch has been accomplished.....or at least a lot of work has been done. First off I lowered it about 6 inches up front about 5 out back. Still need to C notch the rear before I can get her level. Put on 4 wheel disc & put in the new clifford performance cam. Still have yet to put on the new intake & headers but that will be done asap.

markeb01 · 04-11-2012, 08:48 PM

I’m not always a fan of lowered trucks, but IMHO the current stance is far more attractive and contemporary looking with the original height. I really like everything you’ve done to your truck.

Have you driven it enough yet to have an opinion on the new brakes and Clifford cam?

plainred65 · 04-11-2012, 10:27 PM

Great looking truck! The blue wheels and side molding are sweet!

Fastest32 · 04-11-2012, 10:48 PM

Beautiful truck man. What did you do to lower it?
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12-01-2011, 01:37 PM	#26
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) i'll admit i'm not a huge fan of the long bed, but i have seen some that really stand out...and yours is one of them! aside from personal preferences, what i really enjoy is seeing trucks like yours staying in the family...nothing like those memories you'll share with Grandpa...and it's so awesome to see one in survivor condition...i gotta save some pics of that interior....keep up the great work, & definitely keep us posted on the progress __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

12-01-2011, 02:43 PM	#28
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Thanks man! I'm definitely glad that I was able to do a body-off but I probably wouldnt have messed with it if the truck wasn't so bad off. But I'll be able to take it back out one day soon. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

12-01-2011, 03:02 PM	#30
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) long beds rule! -W

12-01-2011, 03:02 PM	#31
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) i don't mind the longbeds in these years. i think it's the trucks tall cab that balances out the longer bed. very nice ride you have there too

12-02-2011, 01:10 AM	#32
SFTorange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 417	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) We'll have to share notes about the stereo installation. I plan to to roughly the same thing with a fiberglass enclosure/amp rack behind the seats and speakers with kick panels. I won't have as much bass as you when it's all said and done, but the concept will be the same. I'm new to fiberglass, but it looks like it will be a fun project. The truck looks great! What a great gift from your grandfather. It's great to have that family story. __________________ The Brown Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437222

12-02-2011, 02:05 AM	#33
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) That's a nice solid truck and it's great to have family history. Gramps is stoked I'm sure. ...though I can just see him shaking his head at the prospect of lowering it. LOL Do I see a hint of a surviving gas tank cover in there behind the seat? not too many of those still intact. If it is indeed still there and fairly whole, would you mind grabbing some shots of it from both sides? I'm collecting as much info as I can on exactly what they were supposed to fit/look like when new, so that we can all benefit from a FAQ on the subject of replacement. Thanks and have fun.

12-02-2011, 11:16 PM	#34
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) A family member found this cool photo of the day my Grandpa bought the truck in 1984 at an auction. It had belonged to a family friend who put it up for auction. I love this picture. I was in 3rd grade when he bought it. Attached Images

12-03-2011, 08:43 AM	#35
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Cool Truck. I like the blue trim and wheels. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

12-03-2011, 01:07 PM	#36
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 946	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) i bought my long bed to actully to use it for my Go-Kart racing hobby. i think the long beds do look very good lowered. im glad your leaving most of it with that original look but with some custom added. thats the look i want for mine too. im happy to hear you got it and not somebody else that would not appreciate it as much as you. thanks for sharing. __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/

12-03-2011, 03:53 PM	#37
pmkrew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 115	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Very cool that he is still with your family! This is what those new Chevy Commercials are all about...

12-03-2011, 11:18 PM	#38
ruddbow Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brooklyn, IA Posts: 55	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Love it! Show your Grandpa this thread...I'm sure he'd appreciate the comments of his well preserved treasure!

12-04-2011, 12:15 AM	#39
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) The blue really pops! Great job on saving a truck and getting it going again. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up

12-04-2011, 03:08 AM	#40
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Thanks for all the compliments y'all! coming from fellow truck guys who know whats up makes it mean that much more. I'm actually gonna make a photo album for my Grandpa of the trucks transformation. It'll be old photo's of it on the farm & photo's of when he'd drive it in our hometown's parades & from the day I pulled it from the barn until the finished product. Then I'll get some photo's of him & I in the truck together. I think it will be a neat thing to share with him.

12-04-2011, 04:58 AM	#41
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) I think thats a rad idea with the photo album! Something i bet you'll be glad you did later on down the road and cherish,and something alot of people wish they could.... __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

12-07-2011, 11:02 PM	#42
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Stoked! Fresh paint in the interior. Attached Images



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12-08-2011, 12:51 AM	#43
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Dash looks great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up

12-08-2011, 01:38 AM	#44
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) It's a little dusty from the shop but it's gonna be nice.

12-08-2011, 08:53 AM	#45
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) your doing a great job... first grandpas pride and joy, now yours. hope there's a kid in your life to continue the tradition.

12-08-2011, 10:38 AM	#46
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) great looking truck...inside and out. How bout some engine pics when you get that done also...love before and after shots __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-11-2012, 07:57 PM	#47
K5 Addiction Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 404	Update Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) It's been a long time since I updated but a bunch has been accomplished.....or at least a lot of work has been done. First off I lowered it about 6 inches up front about 5 out back. Still need to C notch the rear before I can get her level. Put on 4 wheel disc & put in the new clifford performance cam. Still have yet to put on the new intake & headers but that will be done asap. Attached Images

04-11-2012, 08:48 PM	#48
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) I’m not always a fan of lowered trucks, but IMHO the current stance is far more attractive and contemporary looking with the original height. I really like everything you’ve done to your truck. Have you driven it enough yet to have an opinion on the new brakes and Clifford cam? __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-11-2012, 10:27 PM	#49
plainred65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Beaver, Pa. Posts: 197	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Great looking truck! The blue wheels and side molding are sweet!

04-11-2012, 10:48 PM	#50
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: Inherited My Grandpas 66 C10 (Newbie to the 60-66 crowd) Beautiful truck man. What did you do to lower it? Posted via Mobile Device

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