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gostranger · 04-02-2008, 02:15 PM

man i love them slammed !!!!!

Joey~AP · 07-14-2008, 03:03 PM

I did a shackle hanger swap in the rear of the truck. The new hangers are actually the same as the front-rear leaf hangers.

This got me about 5" of lift in the back.

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I got some 52" springs for the front.

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Joey~AP · 07-14-2008, 03:07 PM

For the 52" swap, I had to move the frony hanger forward.

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I still have to move the rear shacle hangers bushing, for the front leafs forward by an 1-1/2". That will also require 7.25" shackles, which I had to build.

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Joey~AP · 07-14-2008, 03:09 PM

My boy was eager to see what his dash was going to look like, so I jumped the gun and got er done.

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I used a brushed nickle door plate kick for my back panel.

Turned out pretty cool.

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62 short step · 07-14-2008, 03:12 PM

Man, its looking good!!

Joey~AP · 07-14-2008, 03:15 PM

This is kinda how it sits now.

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Im going to try and have the suspension finished this week, with new brakes, shocks, brake lines, bushings, u-joints, wheel studs and sittin on 35's.

My floor pans and rockers are in. Just tryin to figure out how exactly to get that done.

jonzcustomshop · 07-14-2008, 05:48 PM

lookin' good
that'll be a short box...

Joey~AP · 08-21-2008, 03:38 PM

Front End

Like I may have said before. I took the 52" rear springs from a late 70 model Chevy 4x4 and put them on the front of the truck. Hangers were moved, shackles fabricated, new brakes, bearings, seals, shocks, stainless brake lines, blah, blah, blah, were added.

I will let the pics do the talking.

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Acidentally painted the kitty!

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Joey~AP · 08-21-2008, 03:40 PM

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Joey~AP · 08-21-2008, 03:44 PM

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After the lift, the tie od to the steering arm was at a severe angle, so I got a Pro Comp 4" steering arm to replace it.

Conicle washers are a pain!
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Joey~AP · 08-21-2008, 03:48 PM

Rear Suspension.

Basically replaced all the bushings, shocks, brakes, etc.

Didnt like the rear shackle angle, so I changed it and bobbed the frame.

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Joey~AP · 08-21-2008, 03:51 PM

Exhaust

I bought some Flowtech ceramic headers. The flange didnt line up with the head very well, so I cut the flanges.

I used Thrush turbos and used 2-1/2" EMT for exhaust pipe.

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Joey~AP · 08-21-2008, 03:52 PM

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Joey~AP · 08-21-2008, 03:56 PM

Choppin the Bed

Bondo is highly flammible and doesnt weld up very good!

I ended up cuttin about 10-1/2" out of the bed so that it would line up.

I was going to bob the rear of the bed, but the front schooled me not too.

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Joey~AP · 08-21-2008, 03:58 PM

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Refueling!
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Joey~AP · 08-21-2008, 04:02 PM

We are learnin how to bondo. I have never done it before.

Dont laugh!

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Joey~AP · 08-21-2008, 04:05 PM

Went from the 66 grill to a 63 GMC grill that I picked up for $40.

Also got a Ranch Hand bumper that I havent had time to fit yet.

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62 short step · 08-21-2008, 04:13 PM

Lookin sweet!

joe231 · 08-21-2008, 04:51 PM

yes!!
looks good!
i like it

jonzcustomshop · 08-21-2008, 05:16 PM

you guys are movin right along!

Joey~AP · 10-07-2008, 02:16 PM

Gettin closer!

She cranked up and talked to me for awhile.

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GMC65Guy · 10-07-2008, 02:57 PM

Thats one cool look'n truck man! I want mine in the weeds but its hard to resist lifting it up like yours too!

joe231 · 10-07-2008, 03:10 PM

man, I LOVE your truck!!!
what is the black on the bed, primer, or flat paint?

Joey~AP · 10-07-2008, 03:27 PM

Paint is called "Satin". I think it is made by Krylon.

Just temporary until we can get the body work done right and get a good coat of paint on her.

I found that I can get paint by the gallon at Tractor Supply pretty cheap! It only comes in tractor colors, tho.

joe231 · 10-07-2008, 03:29 PM

cool, thanks
I'm guessing it is rattle can paint then?

04-02-2008, 02:15 PM	#26
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: k5 66 man i love them slammed !!!!!

07-14-2008, 03:03 PM	#27
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 I did a shackle hanger swap in the rear of the truck. The new hangers are actually the same as the front-rear leaf hangers. This got me about 5" of lift in the back. Before After I got some 52" springs for the front. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

07-14-2008, 03:07 PM	#28
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 For the 52" swap, I had to move the frony hanger forward. I still have to move the rear shacle hangers bushing, for the front leafs forward by an 1-1/2". That will also require 7.25" shackles, which I had to build. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

07-14-2008, 03:09 PM	#29
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 My boy was eager to see what his dash was going to look like, so I jumped the gun and got er done. I used a brushed nickle door plate kick for my back panel. Turned out pretty cool. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

07-14-2008, 03:12 PM	#30
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: k5 66 Man, its looking good!! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

07-14-2008, 03:15 PM	#31
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 This is kinda how it sits now. Im going to try and have the suspension finished this week, with new brakes, shocks, brake lines, bushings, u-joints, wheel studs and sittin on 35's. My floor pans and rockers are in. Just tryin to figure out how exactly to get that done. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

07-14-2008, 05:48 PM	#32
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: k5 66 lookin' good that'll be a short box...

08-21-2008, 03:38 PM	#33
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 Front End Like I may have said before. I took the 52" rear springs from a late 70 model Chevy 4x4 and put them on the front of the truck. Hangers were moved, shackles fabricated, new brakes, bearings, seals, shocks, stainless brake lines, blah, blah, blah, were added. I will let the pics do the talking. Acidentally painted the kitty! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

08-21-2008, 03:40 PM	#34
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

08-21-2008, 03:44 PM	#35
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 After the lift, the tie od to the steering arm was at a severe angle, so I got a Pro Comp 4" steering arm to replace it. Conicle washers are a pain! After __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

08-21-2008, 03:48 PM	#36
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 Rear Suspension. Basically replaced all the bushings, shocks, brakes, etc. Didnt like the rear shackle angle, so I changed it and bobbed the frame. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

08-21-2008, 03:51 PM	#37
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 Exhaust I bought some Flowtech ceramic headers. The flange didnt line up with the head very well, so I cut the flanges. I used Thrush turbos and used 2-1/2" EMT for exhaust pipe. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

08-21-2008, 03:52 PM	#38
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

08-21-2008, 03:56 PM	#39
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 Choppin the Bed Bondo is highly flammible and doesnt weld up very good! I ended up cuttin about 10-1/2" out of the bed so that it would line up. I was going to bob the rear of the bed, but the front schooled me not too. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

08-21-2008, 03:58 PM	#40
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 Refueling! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.



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08-21-2008, 04:02 PM	#41
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 We are learnin how to bondo. I have never done it before. Dont laugh! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

08-21-2008, 04:05 PM	#42
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 Went from the 66 grill to a 63 GMC grill that I picked up for $40. Also got a Ranch Hand bumper that I havent had time to fit yet. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

08-21-2008, 04:13 PM	#43
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: k5 66 Lookin sweet! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-21-2008, 04:51 PM	#44
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: k5 66 yes!! looks good! i like it __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-21-2008, 05:16 PM	#45
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: k5 66 you guys are movin right along!

10-07-2008, 02:16 PM	#46
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 Gettin closer! She cranked up and talked to me for awhile. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

10-07-2008, 02:57 PM	#47
GMC65Guy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stillwater,Oklahoma Posts: 130	Re: k5 66 Thats one cool look'n truck man! I want mine in the weeds but its hard to resist lifting it up like yours too!

10-07-2008, 03:10 PM	#48
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10-07-2008, 03:27 PM	#49
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: k5 66 Paint is called "Satin". I think it is made by Krylon. Just temporary until we can get the body work done right and get a good coat of paint on her. I found that I can get paint by the gallon at Tractor Supply pretty cheap! It only comes in tractor colors, tho. __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

10-07-2008, 03:29 PM	#50
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