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66shortwide · 02-22-2013, 09:11 AM

yeh, my 5yr daughter told me the other day that "if you dont get out there and work on our truck we are never going to be able to go ride around together".

jimmydean · 02-22-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 66shortwide

yeh, my 5yr daughter told me the other day that "if you dont get out there and work on our truck we are never going to be able to go ride around together".

That's awesome! My daughter gives me grief as well ever since I sold the '69. Hope the 66 will be done this year.

flips72 · 02-22-2013, 04:02 PM

awesome build, great fabrication on the rear, looks great.i will for sure be watching this one.

66shortwide · 02-24-2013, 07:06 PM

next step was to finish the paint on everything and start final assembly(i hope) on the frame. Was debating over polish, powder coat, paint, or chrome on all the aluminum suspension parts - decided on a metallic gray/silver color. Have been working on the firewall and transmission tunnel, but that seems to be one step forward 3 steps back.
The last picture is with the corvette wheels and 275/40-17 tires - I'm hoping to run at least a 275/45-20 on the front and a 305 or 315 on the rear.

Jmorales3181 · 02-25-2013, 07:39 AM

Nice progress!

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*R.A.D* · 02-25-2013, 07:48 AM

love the progress

timmytimm3 · 03-07-2013, 02:48 PM

Love the build. I'm doing something similar with a 66. C4 Porterbuilt dropmember and a 4 linked narrowed 9" rear.

Nice work on the swaybar.

66shortwide · 03-08-2013, 08:43 AM

I'll try and get some pics up tonight that should bring the build up to where I currently am. Just installed the radiator - decided to go with a 69 camaro ls1 radiator from griffin, also go the power steering cooler mounted. About the only thing left on the chasis is emergency brake cables, and deciding where to put the transmission cooler - under the bed or in the front somewhere??

66shortwide · 03-08-2013, 09:22 PM

Here is a coupe of pictures of the aluminum gas tank, sway bar end links, and painted motor installed.

66shortwide · 03-08-2013, 09:26 PM

and one of the painted motor installed - used kook's headers for a G8, they fit great except for the no 2 pipe hit the frame - I cut it out and redid it and everything fit great. Kinda funny as the stock g8 manifolds and cats fit with plenty of room.

Modges'66 · 03-08-2013, 09:38 PM

Man, I am sooo jealous!
I wish that I had that frame for my C-10!
That thing is gonna be so stupid fun to drive...Unbelievable!
Nice job!

Low Elco · 03-09-2013, 08:16 AM

Just, wow... I gotta see how this comes out! Great work!

66shortwide · 03-09-2013, 05:19 PM

I decided to "cheap" out and use the new holley brackets for the air, alt, and ps - it ended up being about $600 with me using my old alternator. I was impressed how nice it came out. So here are a couple of pics of the radiator mounted and the pulley system, the exhaust is 3" x-pipe into 2.5" magnaflow mufflers, and the last picture shows the ps cooler peeping out from behind the bumper.

narx66gmc · 03-09-2013, 05:28 PM

that's awesome!! We are buttoning up the 66 for the Power tour too!! By your progress you should make it, there is less than 90 days though....

flips72 · 03-10-2013, 06:32 PM

good lord, thats beautiful.this is going to be a very sweet ride

niterider65 · 03-10-2013, 07:57 PM

I'm liking how this builds going . dang this going to be a sick ride. thing should handle like a corvette with that kinda meat on the ground

66shortwide · 03-24-2013, 03:39 PM

So, finally finished the transmission tunnel and firewall - well at least most of the way. Went old school and used a wheel barrow for the setback in the firewall and bent some metal to make the trans tunnel - dont have a roller so had to make due with what i had. I think it came out ok.

66shortwide · 03-24-2013, 03:46 PM

Also decided the dash needed a little changing - nothing major, just a little spruce up. I cut the ends off of an extra dash i had and made "pods" on the stock dash. I really like the way it came out - dont think anyone would notice unless they know our trucks.

Modges'66 · 03-24-2013, 04:41 PM

What is the rear sway-bar from?...Sweet set-up!
Lookin great!

66shortwide · 03-24-2013, 07:25 PM

that is the stock vette swaybar, wouldnt fit under the frame so i just moved it to the top.

likaroc13 · 03-26-2013, 12:27 AM

very cool & unique build...looks like you're making good progress as well...if you're not familiar with them, you might check out the Louisiana Classic Truck Club: http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre....org/index.php

keep up the nice work!

66shortwide · 06-03-2013, 03:05 PM

progress hit a big stop sign, got sidetracked on a motorcycle(zx7r) project, but now that end of school and dance recitals are over I can get back at it. Working on some rust repair on the bottom rear of cab, then hopefully be ready to prime the cab and start to get all the other stuff worked up. Should have some pics of where i am at soon.

redneck6 · 06-03-2013, 03:29 PM

wicked in on this one for sure . def have rasied the bar ...

McMurphy · 06-03-2013, 04:27 PM

A very cool dash mod !!
I may steal this idea for a later build .....

mud.man.rj · 06-03-2013, 07:57 PM

The dash mod is so original looking, just like it could have come from factory, we wish right, good thinking and great fab skills.

02-22-2013, 09:11 AM	#26
66shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 118	Re: 66 pro-touring build yeh, my 5yr daughter told me the other day that "if you dont get out there and work on our truck we are never going to be able to go ride around together". __________________ Trent 12 Cadillac CTS-V 07 Sierra HD 4x4 Duramax 66 C10 Short Wide 63 Chevy II(nova)

02-22-2013, 04:02 PM	#28
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: 66 pro-touring build awesome build, great fabrication on the rear, looks great.i will for sure be watching this one. __________________ my 65 fleetside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442370 big back glass conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dow+conversion

02-24-2013, 07:06 PM	#29
66shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 118	Re: 66 pro-touring build next step was to finish the paint on everything and start final assembly(i hope) on the frame. Was debating over polish, powder coat, paint, or chrome on all the aluminum suspension parts - decided on a metallic gray/silver color. Have been working on the firewall and transmission tunnel, but that seems to be one step forward 3 steps back. The last picture is with the corvette wheels and 275/40-17 tires - I'm hoping to run at least a 275/45-20 on the front and a 305 or 315 on the rear. Attached Images __________________ Trent 12 Cadillac CTS-V 07 Sierra HD 4x4 Duramax 66 C10 Short Wide 63 Chevy II(nova)

02-25-2013, 07:39 AM	#30
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: 66 pro-touring build Nice progress! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

02-25-2013, 07:48 AM	#31
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: 66 pro-touring build love the progress

03-07-2013, 02:48 PM	#32
timmytimm3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT Posts: 265	Re: 66 pro-touring build Love the build. I'm doing something similar with a 66. C4 Porterbuilt dropmember and a 4 linked narrowed 9" rear. Nice work on the swaybar. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=742865 66 SWB, C4 Dropmember timmytimm3 on IG "If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you?" -Dad

03-08-2013, 08:43 AM	#33
66shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 118	Re: 66 pro-touring build I'll try and get some pics up tonight that should bring the build up to where I currently am. Just installed the radiator - decided to go with a 69 camaro ls1 radiator from griffin, also go the power steering cooler mounted. About the only thing left on the chasis is emergency brake cables, and deciding where to put the transmission cooler - under the bed or in the front somewhere?? __________________ Trent 12 Cadillac CTS-V 07 Sierra HD 4x4 Duramax 66 C10 Short Wide 63 Chevy II(nova)

03-08-2013, 09:22 PM	#34
66shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 118	Re: 66 pro-touring build Here is a coupe of pictures of the aluminum gas tank, sway bar end links, and painted motor installed. Attached Images __________________ Trent 12 Cadillac CTS-V 07 Sierra HD 4x4 Duramax 66 C10 Short Wide 63 Chevy II(nova)

03-08-2013, 09:26 PM	#35
66shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 118	Re: 66 pro-touring build and one of the painted motor installed - used kook's headers for a G8, they fit great except for the no 2 pipe hit the frame - I cut it out and redid it and everything fit great. Kinda funny as the stock g8 manifolds and cats fit with plenty of room. Attached Images __________________ Trent 12 Cadillac CTS-V 07 Sierra HD 4x4 Duramax 66 C10 Short Wide 63 Chevy II(nova)

03-08-2013, 09:38 PM	#36
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: 66 pro-touring build Man, I am sooo jealous! I wish that I had that frame for my C-10! That thing is gonna be so stupid fun to drive...Unbelievable! Nice job! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

03-09-2013, 08:16 AM	#37
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 66 pro-touring build Just, wow... I gotta see how this comes out! Great work! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-09-2013, 05:19 PM	#38
66shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 118	Re: 66 pro-touring build I decided to "cheap" out and use the new holley brackets for the air, alt, and ps - it ended up being about $600 with me using my old alternator. I was impressed how nice it came out. So here are a couple of pics of the radiator mounted and the pulley system, the exhaust is 3" x-pipe into 2.5" magnaflow mufflers, and the last picture shows the ps cooler peeping out from behind the bumper. Attached Images __________________ Trent 12 Cadillac CTS-V 07 Sierra HD 4x4 Duramax 66 C10 Short Wide 63 Chevy II(nova)

03-09-2013, 05:28 PM	#39
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: 66 pro-touring build that's awesome!! We are buttoning up the 66 for the Power tour too!! By your progress you should make it, there is less than 90 days though.... __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up

03-10-2013, 06:32 PM	#40
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: 66 pro-touring build good lord, thats beautiful.this is going to be a very sweet ride __________________ my 65 fleetside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442370 big back glass conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dow+conversion

03-10-2013, 07:57 PM	#41
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 624	Re: 66 pro-touring build I'm liking how this builds going . dang this going to be a sick ride. thing should handle like a corvette with that kinda meat on the ground



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03-24-2013, 03:39 PM	#42
66shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 118	Re: 66 pro-touring build So, finally finished the transmission tunnel and firewall - well at least most of the way. Went old school and used a wheel barrow for the setback in the firewall and bent some metal to make the trans tunnel - dont have a roller so had to make due with what i had. I think it came out ok. Attached Images __________________ Trent 12 Cadillac CTS-V 07 Sierra HD 4x4 Duramax 66 C10 Short Wide 63 Chevy II(nova) Last edited by 66shortwide; 03-24-2013 at 03:48 PM.

03-24-2013, 03:46 PM	#43
66shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 118	Re: 66 pro-touring build Also decided the dash needed a little changing - nothing major, just a little spruce up. I cut the ends off of an extra dash i had and made "pods" on the stock dash. I really like the way it came out - dont think anyone would notice unless they know our trucks. Attached Images __________________ Trent 12 Cadillac CTS-V 07 Sierra HD 4x4 Duramax 66 C10 Short Wide 63 Chevy II(nova)

03-24-2013, 04:41 PM	#44
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: 66 pro-touring build What is the rear sway-bar from?...Sweet set-up! Lookin great! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

03-24-2013, 07:25 PM	#45
66shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 118	Re: 66 pro-touring build that is the stock vette swaybar, wouldnt fit under the frame so i just moved it to the top. __________________ Trent 12 Cadillac CTS-V 07 Sierra HD 4x4 Duramax 66 C10 Short Wide 63 Chevy II(nova)

03-26-2013, 12:27 AM	#46
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: 66 pro-touring build very cool & unique build...looks like you're making good progress as well...if you're not familiar with them, you might check out the Louisiana Classic Truck Club: http://louisianaclassictruckclub.fre....org/index.php keep up the nice work! __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

06-03-2013, 03:05 PM	#47
66shortwide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hammond, LA Posts: 118	Re: 66 pro-touring build progress hit a big stop sign, got sidetracked on a motorcycle(zx7r) project, but now that end of school and dance recitals are over I can get back at it. Working on some rust repair on the bottom rear of cab, then hopefully be ready to prime the cab and start to get all the other stuff worked up. Should have some pics of where i am at soon. __________________ Trent 12 Cadillac CTS-V 07 Sierra HD 4x4 Duramax 66 C10 Short Wide 63 Chevy II(nova)

06-03-2013, 03:29 PM	#48
redneck6 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sparks nv Posts: 142	Re: 66 pro-touring build wicked in on this one for sure . def have rasied the bar ... __________________ 64 chevy c10 swb fleet small back window , in progress 454/400 swap , disc front disc rear , and just geting it on the road . 09 ford f350 cc swb 4x4 6.4l , to haul the others home . 2011 chevy hhr not mine but love the milage ..

06-03-2013, 04:27 PM	#49
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: 66 pro-touring build A very cool dash mod !! I may steal this idea for a later build ..... __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

06-03-2013, 07:57 PM	#50
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 66 pro-touring build The dash mod is so original looking, just like it could have come from factory, we wish right, good thinking and great fab skills.

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