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**TR65** · 08-29-2009, 11:45 PM

Dang it Slim,

You are moving way too fast for me.

Good work!

TR

shrunken66stroker · 08-30-2009, 12:08 AM

Nice truck. The spots with rust look really familiar. What size are your Cragar rims? 15?

C10Slim · 08-30-2009, 02:54 AM

TR - Thanks, trying to strike while the iron is hot!

Shrunken - They are 16 but soon to be up for sale. I and going to replace with smoothies.

NF65Fleetside · 08-30-2009, 04:14 AM

Wow nice start, was one step from being a flintstone mobile but those patch panels clean it up nicely! run that thing til the wheels fall off!

likaroc13 · 08-30-2009, 02:44 PM

looking good man...got a question for ya...is that the factory light green color on the front of your cab?

jason65 · 08-30-2009, 10:13 PM

Lookin good Slim.

C10Slim · 08-31-2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

looking good man...got a question for ya...is that the factory light green color on the front of your cab?

Thanks. Yes it is. PO sprayed it all with satin black.

C10Slim · 08-31-2009, 09:16 AM

Got the driver side done and most of the pass complete yesterday.

Roadhammer · 09-04-2009, 12:48 PM

Question...Where did u order the floor/rocker panels from and which ones did u get exactly?

Roadhammer

ruffrida2005 · 09-04-2009, 02:15 PM

good looking patch work

C10Slim · 09-04-2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadhammer

Question...Where did u order the floor/rocker panels from and which ones did u get exactly?

Roadhammer

I ordered mine from classic parts. I have to give a plug to these guys. Oredered several parts from them in the past. They always ship the same day and show up at my door on the 3rd day. Yea Classic parts!!

They are the Triplus panels from what I have heard are the best out there.

C10Slim · 09-04-2009, 09:20 PM

The floor and rocker project is now complete!! Just a little grinding to do on the welds but I am going to put that off for a bit. I am ready to move on to the next step. I also filled the hole for the filler neck since I am going under the bed with the tank. As you can see the big brown truck visited me today.

Brought me power disc brake converstion with drop spindles and c-notch. Project for this weekend is to get the cab off the frame.

ruffrida2005 · 09-04-2009, 10:11 PM

what did you use to shave the gas filler?

Martin64 · 09-04-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

I also filled the hole for the filler neck since I am going under the bed with the tank.

He's moving the tank under the bed.

C10Slim · 09-05-2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

what did you use to shave the gas filler?

Just took a piece of sheet metal. Held it over the hole and traced from the inside. Cut it out and welded it in.

ruffrida2005 · 09-05-2009, 07:31 PM

ok just wondering if you bought a patch for it or not. I have to do the same thing so just trying to figure the easiest way.

Tx Firefighter · 09-05-2009, 08:14 PM

I always make a pattern like he did and cut out the metal with a pair of hand held tin snips. Hold it in place with a magnet and weld it in.

ruffrida2005 · 09-05-2009, 08:34 PM

thanks for the info guys

C10Slim · 09-07-2009, 03:54 PM

Today's goal was to get the cab off the frame. Stripped the steering components and called some buddies!

C10Slim · 09-13-2009, 09:22 PM

Pulled the motor and tranny today. Also power washed the front half of the frame so I can disassemble with out fighting 40+ years of grime.

C10Slim · 09-13-2009, 09:26 PM

Found the answer to my question.

C10Slim · 09-14-2009, 09:40 PM

Rear suspension removed tonight. Front will be broken down tomorrow.

ruffrida2005 · 09-14-2009, 10:12 PM

You messed up. It's always fun to play in 40+ years of grim.

C10Slim · 09-15-2009, 08:15 PM

Today pulled all the front suspension and started poping rivets on the trans and trailing arm crossmembers. Hopefully tomorrow I can flip it and finish the bottome rivets. Then be ready to blast and paint.

C10Slim · 09-20-2009, 07:10 PM

Today was a good day and a craptastic all at the same time. First got the c-notch in and the frame cleaned up. Painted the center link and crossmember. The while I was admiring my work I a hear a bang. I turn to look and the neighbor has just backed in to my car!!! Sucks!

08-29-2009, 11:45 PM	#26
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Dang it Slim, You are moving way too fast for me. Good work! TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

08-30-2009, 12:08 AM	#27
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Nice truck. The spots with rust look really familiar. What size are your Cragar rims? 15? __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

08-30-2009, 02:54 AM	#28
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread TR - Thanks, trying to strike while the iron is hot! Shrunken - They are 16 but soon to be up for sale. I and going to replace with smoothies.

08-30-2009, 04:14 AM	#29
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Wow nice start, was one step from being a flintstone mobile but those patch panels clean it up nicely! run that thing til the wheels fall off!

08-30-2009, 02:44 PM	#30
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread looking good man...got a question for ya...is that the factory light green color on the front of your cab?

08-30-2009, 10:13 PM	#31
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Lookin good Slim. Last edited by jason65; 08-30-2009 at 10:14 PM. Reason: If I told ya I'd have to kill ya.

08-31-2009, 09:16 AM	#33
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Got the driver side done and most of the pass complete yesterday. Attached Images

09-04-2009, 12:48 PM	#34
Roadhammer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coaldale Alberta Posts: 174	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Question...Where did u order the floor/rocker panels from and which ones did u get exactly? Roadhammer

09-04-2009, 02:15 PM	#35
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread good looking patch work __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

09-04-2009, 09:20 PM	#37
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread The floor and rocker project is now complete!! Just a little grinding to do on the welds but I am going to put that off for a bit. I am ready to move on to the next step. I also filled the hole for the filler neck since I am going under the bed with the tank. As you can see the big brown truck visited me today. Brought me power disc brake converstion with drop spindles and c-notch. Project for this weekend is to get the cab off the frame. Attached Images

09-04-2009, 10:11 PM	#38
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread what did you use to shave the gas filler? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

09-05-2009, 07:31 PM	#41
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread ok just wondering if you bought a patch for it or not. I have to do the same thing so just trying to figure the easiest way. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

09-05-2009, 08:14 PM	#42
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread I always make a pattern like he did and cut out the metal with a pair of hand held tin snips. Hold it in place with a magnet and weld it in. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-05-2009, 08:34 PM	#43
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread thanks for the info guys __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

09-07-2009, 03:54 PM	#44
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Today's goal was to get the cab off the frame. Stripped the steering components and called some buddies! Attached Images



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09-13-2009, 09:22 PM	#45
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Pulled the motor and tranny today. Also power washed the front half of the frame so I can disassemble with out fighting 40+ years of grime. Attached Images

09-13-2009, 09:26 PM	#46
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Found the answer to my question. Last edited by C10Slim; 09-13-2009 at 10:38 PM.

09-14-2009, 09:40 PM	#47
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Rear suspension removed tonight. Front will be broken down tomorrow. Attached Images

09-14-2009, 10:12 PM	#48
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread You messed up. It's always fun to play in 40+ years of grim. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

09-15-2009, 08:15 PM	#49
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Today pulled all the front suspension and started poping rivets on the trans and trailing arm crossmembers. Hopefully tomorrow I can flip it and finish the bottome rivets. Then be ready to blast and paint. Attached Images

09-20-2009, 07:10 PM	#50
C10Slim Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Needville, TX Posts: 283	Re: C10Slim's 66 Build Thread Today was a good day and a craptastic all at the same time. First got the c-notch in and the frame cleaned up. Painted the center link and crossmember. The while I was admiring my work I a hear a bang. I turn to look and the neighbor has just backed in to my car!!! Sucks! Attached Images

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