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SCOTI · 11-12-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Tonight was Rivet Friday, glad to be done with that part, frame should be ready for powder coater next week

Did you get the front rail fixed?

McMurphy · 11-12-2011, 03:28 PM

Awesome shop!
I often suffer from shop envy.
In the next summer or two before I retire I hope to build a 3 stall 30x40.
Your set up is on the professional level to me, if I had that, I would probably try to do restos on these trucks for a supplemental income, sorta business.

Congrats on getting a part of your family history back. I have ideas of trying the same thing next summer while I am home.

I am in on this thread too, keep us posted!

**66ChevyMax** · 11-12-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Did you get the front rail fixed?

Yes I did...

**66ChevyMax** · 11-12-2011, 04:52 PM

Thanks, comments like that make the work this summer well worth it. Believe it or not you could not walk through this shop back in May. The addition and lots of cleaning and tossing crap out was required.

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

Awesome shop!
I often suffer from shop envy.
In the next summer or two before I retire I hope to build a 3 stall 30x40.
Your set up is on the professional level to me, if I had that, I would probably try to do restos on these trucks for a supplemental income, sorta business.

Congrats on getting a part of your family history back. I have ideas of trying the same thing next summer while I am home.

I am in on this thread too, keep us posted!

SCOTI · 11-12-2011, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Yes I did...

I guess it turned out ok....

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**66ChevyMax** · 11-12-2011, 11:17 PM

Broke the rearend down, was in amazing shape. 12 Bolt 3.73. I would like to switch to 5 lug, posi, with disk same ration. Anyone know of a kit? I will start my own search tonight. Thanks.

towersddg9 · 11-14-2011, 09:48 AM

Nice work on that frame, can't wait to you finish, On the 12 bolt I stayed with the six lug, found some axle's on EBAY from Rons machine, they were beefy motive brand for around 120, picked up my Posi unit from Rons as well, Mine was 4:11, I changed to 3:73 Motive gears

aggie91 · 11-14-2011, 06:07 PM

Very nice start. Also, sorry about your Dad.
I too have shop envy...

Very nice repair on that frame rail. Looks like it never happened.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-16-2011, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the help, picked up a eaton posi and decided to go with 3.08 Motive, axle's should be here next week.....

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Originally Posted by towersddg9

Nice work on that frame, can't wait to you finish, On the 12 bolt I stayed with the six lug, found some axle's on EBAY from Rons machine, they were beefy motive brand for around 120, picked up my Posi unit from Rons as well, Mine was 4:11, I changed to 3:73 Motive gears

**66ChevyMax** · 11-16-2011, 11:11 PM

Got the frame back from powder coat. Best $525 I've spent in quite a while

**66ChevyMax** · 11-19-2011, 10:49 PM

Installed upper shock brakets, still waiting on parts for front.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-19-2011, 10:51 PM

Installed cross member, trialing arms, lower and uper shock brakets.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-19-2011, 10:53 PM

Installed C-Notch & air spring, waiting for axles to show up to finish diff.

Painter D · 11-19-2011, 11:02 PM

Frame looks great!

**66ChevyMax** · 11-19-2011, 11:29 PM

Thanks, this is my first time to do a frame off. I'm really enjoying the clean frame and new bolts after the rusty teardown....

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Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

Frame looks great!

SCOTI · 11-20-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Thanks, this is my first time to do a frame off. I'm really enjoying the clean frame and new bolts after the rusty teardown....

It does make it so much nicer to look @ once you step back after starting re-assembly.

198plus · 11-20-2011, 01:36 AM

Welcome to the forum, Sorry about your Dad. I have my fathers truck also, Nice job you are doing !!!!!!!

McMurphy · 11-21-2011, 03:42 PM

Yeah your frame is looking great!

Bkndsdl · 11-21-2011, 04:54 PM

Awesome shop!! I can't wait to get mine going, but unfortunately it won't be that size!

I noticed the model aircraft.....one of my hobbies as well. Getting a few flights in every once in a while helps to take my mind off of not having the $$ or shop to work on the truck sometimes.....

I'll be visiting this thread regularly, keep it up!

**66ChevyMax** · 11-23-2011, 01:31 AM

Thanks, I really enjoy the shop, and flying my planes makes all the worlds problems go away, I should fly more often....

Please keep stoping by, I assure you I will need all the help I can get.

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Originally Posted by Bkndsdl

Awesome shop!! I can't wait to get mine going, but unfortunately it won't be that size!

I noticed the model aircraft.....one of my hobbies as well. Getting a few flights in every once in a while helps to take my mind off of not having the $$ or shop to work on the truck sometimes.....

I'll be visiting this thread regularly, keep it up!

**66ChevyMax** · 11-23-2011, 01:35 AM

Eaton Posi is in, Back Lash is at .008.

Question, I got the 5x5 axles in, I am planning on rear disk and the stud holes are 1/2" dia. what size stud am I looking for? I stopped by Autozone today no help there, even took the axle in....

SCOTI · 11-23-2011, 02:13 AM

6-lug stuff was 7/16" studs, 5-lug went to 1/2".

**66ChevyMax** · 11-23-2011, 02:14 AM

What length you think?

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

6-lug stuff was 7/16" studs, 5-lug went to 1/2".

SCOTI · 11-23-2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 66chevymax

what length you think?

<2".

**66ChevyMax** · 11-23-2011, 08:06 PM

Mounted rear end, installed shocks, out of parts should have the rest of the air ride parts next week.

Stopped by Scoggin Dickey yesterday and look at the LS3 motor, shaaaweeet!

11-12-2011, 03:28 PM	#27
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Awesome shop! I often suffer from shop envy. In the next summer or two before I retire I hope to build a 3 stall 30x40. Your set up is on the professional level to me, if I had that, I would probably try to do restos on these trucks for a supplemental income, sorta business. Congrats on getting a part of your family history back. I have ideas of trying the same thing next summer while I am home. I am in on this thread too, keep us posted! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

11-12-2011, 11:17 PM	#31
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Broke the rearend down, was in amazing shape. 12 Bolt 3.73. I would like to switch to 5 lug, posi, with disk same ration. Anyone know of a kit? I will start my own search tonight. 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 Last edited by 66ChevyMax; 11-13-2011 at 01:24 AM.

11-14-2011, 09:48 AM	#32
towersddg9 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 246	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Nice work on that frame, can't wait to you finish, On the 12 bolt I stayed with the six lug, found some axle's on EBAY from Rons machine, they were beefy motive brand for around 120, picked up my Posi unit from Rons as well, Mine was 4:11, I changed to 3:73 Motive gears Attached Images

11-14-2011, 06:07 PM	#33
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Very nice start. Also, sorry about your Dad. I too have shop envy... Very nice repair on that frame rail. Looks like it never happened. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

11-16-2011, 11:11 PM	#35
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Got the frame back from powder coat. Best $525 I've spent in quite a while __________________ 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

11-19-2011, 10:49 PM	#36
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Installed upper shock brakets, still waiting on parts for front. __________________ 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

11-19-2011, 10:51 PM	#37
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Installed cross member, trialing arms, lower and uper shock brakets. __________________ 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

11-19-2011, 10:53 PM	#38
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Installed C-Notch & air spring, waiting for axles to show up to finish diff. __________________ 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

11-19-2011, 11:02 PM	#39
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Frame looks great! __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

11-20-2011, 01:36 AM	#42
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Welcome to the forum, Sorry about your Dad. I have my fathers truck also, Nice job you are doing !!!!!!! __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

11-21-2011, 03:42 PM	#43
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Yeah your frame is looking great! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

11-21-2011, 04:54 PM	#44
Bkndsdl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Irvington, Alabama Posts: 175	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Awesome shop!! I can't wait to get mine going, but unfortunately it won't be that size! I noticed the model aircraft.....one of my hobbies as well. Getting a few flights in every once in a while helps to take my mind off of not having the $$ or shop to work on the truck sometimes..... I'll be visiting this thread regularly, keep it up! __________________ -Mike from Alabama Why do we park on a driveway, and drive on a parkway? Jake - '67 Short Step Dirty Dan - '80 Short Fleet

11-23-2011, 01:35 AM	#46
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Eaton Posi is in, Back Lash is at .008. Question, I got the 5x5 axles in, I am planning on rear disk and the stud holes are 1/2" dia. what size stud am I looking for? I stopped by Autozone today no help there, even took the axle in.... __________________ 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

11-23-2011, 02:13 AM	#47
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,040	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 6-lug stuff was 7/16" studs, 5-lug went to 1/2". __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-23-2011, 08:06 PM	#50
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Mounted rear end, installed shocks, out of parts should have the rest of the air ride parts next week. Stopped by Scoggin Dickey yesterday and look at the LS3 motor, shaaaweeet! __________________ 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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