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jesseo · 03-04-2013, 05:52 PM

Just got notified my company is letting me go. Anyone want a truck? Job is true but my wife knows what the truck means to me and won't let me do it. She is a great woman.

ChevyFreak60 · 03-04-2013, 06:03 PM

Are you fkn serious! Sorry to hear that bro.
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oldblu65 · 03-04-2013, 06:08 PM

That truck looks almost like a twin to mine , even the hubcaps ! My hubcaps are held on with small sheet metal screws .

oldblu65 · 03-04-2013, 06:11 PM

The first picture is from years ago shortly after painting it ! The second is a more recent shot with lots of black primer and ...well , several other colors intermingled !

jesseo · 03-04-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblu65

The first picture is from years ago shortly after painting it ! The second is a more recent shot with lots of black primer and ...well , several other colors intermingled !

Nice ride. Love these body styles the best. Do know what the wheels would have come on originally? The guy I bought mine from said a vet but he also said the TH350 was good.

jesseo · 03-04-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyFreak60

Are you fkn serious! Sorry to hear that bro.
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Yeah good thing we don't do credit in my house. We will be good and I always have back up plans. Time to start workin those I guess.

oldblu65 · 03-05-2013, 09:27 PM

The wheels on my truck are from a newer model 4x4 ( 80'ish ) , they're 8 " wide and were bought new .

jesseo · 03-06-2013, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblu65

The wheels on my truck are from a newer model 4x4 ( 80'ish ) , they're 8 " wide and were bought new .

That was sounds more like it.

jesseo · 03-06-2013, 01:10 AM

I have seen cheap builds on here and for now that is what I am doing. I don't have the heart to sell yet and bless my wife she doesn't have it for me either. So in goes the home done exhaust. New headers, new headman mufflers and flex pipe and clamps from the auto parts store. Carpet kit from Lowe's that actually turned out pretty nice. I'll get pictures soon on exhaust and carpet. All in and all I posted it on local Craigslist for twice what I paid for it and got a few bites already. Now I can't do it. SO HERE I STAY!!!!!

jesseo · 03-06-2013, 12:15 PM

Today is a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!! Drove to work today.

Yes, I had to tow it home last November and today I got to drive it to work. No headlights, no wipers, no gauges, no heater, and no radio.

Key turns it on but not off. Blinkers, brake and tail lights all work. What else does one need.

Still lots to do but man does it sound great and I am still grinning ear to ear.

gulfcoast66 · 03-06-2013, 12:58 PM

That's Great Bro, Workn and enjoying ur Truck...
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ChevyFreak60 · 03-06-2013, 02:21 PM

Sounds like an awesome time! There's nothing like driving these old trucks as much as possible. Glad to hear that you are keeping it.

1963c-10 · 03-06-2013, 03:37 PM

Right on.....keep it on the road. The rest of the issues will fix with time. Just has to start, stop and steer for now.

luvbowties · 03-06-2013, 07:55 PM

Congrats on another mile-marker! Keep on enjoying.
sam

jesseo · 04-03-2013, 12:50 PM

Just traded some work for the wood I need for the bed. Going with Poplar. Looks nice and should go in great. May have found my donor cab too.

jesseo · 04-18-2013, 12:02 PM

More pics. No donor cab yet but getting to work on the bed and covering up the rust on the current cab.

Made some temp exhaust mods to mach up how I want it for cheap too. Changed to a gauge cluster and cleaned it up too. Got new wiring kit for it. Plan to attach the hole for the heater where the PO welded on a fan??? Who knows when I will actually get a donor cab and with summer coming I really need that heater.

jesseo · 04-18-2013, 12:05 PM

Oh yeah got installation pad for $18 from a local parts store and the carpet "kit" from Lowes for another $18.00. with enough left over to run it up the firewall too.

jesseo · 04-30-2013, 12:05 PM

I have learned one main thing on this forum PICTURES ARE WHAT EVERYONE WANTS. So here are a couple. Got the cab painted white and the hood to match the black.

TJ's Chevy · 04-30-2013, 03:07 PM

Sweeet lookin truck jesseo!

jesseo · 05-02-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jesseo

My dad gave me his old 62 fleet side back in the late 80s for my 1st truck. I have wanted another one ever since. Always loved the step-sides and finally found this one with a donor 283 and turbo 350 trans with the power glide in the bed. All was there but not hooked up.

A couple of weekend and a few hundred bucks later and she runs and almost drives. It seems the "57" 283 runs great but the TH350 is shot. But no all is lost. My buddy who is building a 72 K5 Blazer with an 06 Duramax drive train has a turbo 400 I can HAVE!!!! And I get to use his lift, welder and tools to do the swap.

I still can't driver her and already on tranny #3. Upgrade every time too. Not bad.

I will run it like it is for a while and build as I get $$$ for it. I plan on swapping the cab as the PO beat the snot out of the firewall for the BB he had in it, the floor is rusted out and a sunroof installed.

I wanted to add the original craigslist add to this thread so when it becomes a build thread in a couple of years I can have the beginning on here.

WhippinSaw · 05-02-2013, 07:02 PM

Like the white top, nice job. looks like you already did a build to it

wayno · 05-02-2013, 09:39 PM

Not for nothing but the wife saw that baby and was like my god she's beautiful. I just saw a step side that wasn't in pieces all over my garage floor - we really are from mars while they are from venus lol

jesseo · 05-03-2013, 12:34 AM

[QUOTE=wayno;6048751]Not for nothing but the wife saw that baby and was like my god she's beautiful. I just saw a step side that wasn't in pieces all over my garage floor - we really are from mars while they are from venus lol[/QUOTE

She is a fun kid. Happy most of the time and very sweet. I had her for the day while mamma was in a class for work. She really wanted to work on the truck.

LostMy65 · 11-05-2013, 02:33 AM

Hey,
Whatcha been up to?
I hope things are good.
-Robert

jesseo · 02-15-2014, 02:40 AM

Started a business so the truck has been on the back burner. Going to fix it up and use it as advertising. That's one way to get the build done. I got an air-ride kit for it. All is here but the tank. I figure I have to pull so much off and I have a "new" cab to swap out that my build may start soon. Not doing a crazy build since it will be a driver and I don't have a ton of $$$ to dump into her right now. Lots of pics to come when I get started.

03-04-2013, 05:52 PM	#26
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: My 66 step-side Just got notified my company is letting me go. Anyone want a truck? Job is true but my wife knows what the truck means to me and won't let me do it. She is a great woman. Last edited by jesseo; 03-06-2013 at 01:15 AM.

03-04-2013, 06:03 PM	#27
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: My 66 step-side Are you fkn serious! Sorry to hear that bro. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

03-04-2013, 06:08 PM	#28
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: My 66 step-side That truck looks almost like a twin to mine , even the hubcaps ! My hubcaps are held on with small sheet metal screws . __________________ " The lesson is in the struggle , not in the victory "

03-04-2013, 06:11 PM	#29
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: My 66 step-side The first picture is from years ago shortly after painting it ! The second is a more recent shot with lots of black primer and ...well , several other colors intermingled ! Attached Images __________________ " The lesson is in the struggle , not in the victory "

03-05-2013, 09:27 PM	#32
oldblu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: " The Scenic City " Posts: 189	Re: My 66 step-side The wheels on my truck are from a newer model 4x4 ( 80'ish ) , they're 8 " wide and were bought new . __________________ " The lesson is in the struggle , not in the victory "

03-06-2013, 01:10 AM	#34
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: My 66 step-side I have seen cheap builds on here and for now that is what I am doing. I don't have the heart to sell yet and bless my wife she doesn't have it for me either. So in goes the home done exhaust. New headers, new headman mufflers and flex pipe and clamps from the auto parts store. Carpet kit from Lowe's that actually turned out pretty nice. I'll get pictures soon on exhaust and carpet. All in and all I posted it on local Craigslist for twice what I paid for it and got a few bites already. Now I can't do it. SO HERE I STAY!!!!!

03-06-2013, 12:15 PM	#35
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: My 66 step-side Today is a GREAT DAY!!!!!!!!!! Drove to work today. Yes, I had to tow it home last November and today I got to drive it to work. No headlights, no wipers, no gauges, no heater, and no radio. Key turns it on but not off. Blinkers, brake and tail lights all work. What else does one need. Still lots to do but man does it sound great and I am still grinning ear to ear.

03-06-2013, 12:58 PM	#36
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: My 66 step-side That's Great Bro, Workn and enjoying ur Truck... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

03-06-2013, 02:21 PM	#37
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: My 66 step-side Sounds like an awesome time! There's nothing like driving these old trucks as much as possible. Glad to hear that you are keeping it. __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

03-06-2013, 03:37 PM	#38
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: My 66 step-side Right on.....keep it on the road. The rest of the issues will fix with time. Just has to start, stop and steer for now. __________________ 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

03-06-2013, 07:55 PM	#39
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: My 66 step-side Congrats on another mile-marker! Keep on enjoying. sam

04-03-2013, 12:50 PM	#40
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: My 66 step-side Just traded some work for the wood I need for the bed. Going with Poplar. Looks nice and should go in great. May have found my donor cab too.

04-18-2013, 12:02 PM	#41
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: My 66 step-side More pics. No donor cab yet but getting to work on the bed and covering up the rust on the current cab. Made some temp exhaust mods to mach up how I want it for cheap too. Changed to a gauge cluster and cleaned it up too. Got new wiring kit for it. Plan to attach the hole for the heater where the PO welded on a fan??? Who knows when I will actually get a donor cab and with summer coming I really need that heater. Attached Images

04-18-2013, 12:05 PM	#42
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: My 66 step-side Oh yeah got installation pad for $18 from a local parts store and the carpet "kit" from Lowes for another $18.00. with enough left over to run it up the firewall too.

04-30-2013, 12:05 PM	#43
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: My 66 step-side I have learned one main thing on this forum PICTURES ARE WHAT EVERYONE WANTS. So here are a couple. Got the cab painted white and the hood to match the black. Attached Images



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04-30-2013, 03:07 PM	#44
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: My 66 step-side Sweeet lookin truck jesseo!

05-02-2013, 07:02 PM	#46
WhippinSaw Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lisle Illinois Posts: 602	Re: My 66 step-side Like the white top, nice job. looks like you already did a build to it

05-02-2013, 09:39 PM	#47
wayno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woolwich Twp, NJ Posts: 445	Re: My 66 step-side Not for nothing but the wife saw that baby and was like my god she's beautiful. I just saw a step side that wasn't in pieces all over my garage floor - we really are from mars while they are from venus lol __________________ 64 Step Side - The Mistress

05-03-2013, 12:34 AM	#48
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: My 66 step-side [QUOTE=wayno;6048751]Not for nothing but the wife saw that baby and was like my god she's beautiful. I just saw a step side that wasn't in pieces all over my garage floor - we really are from mars while they are from venus lol[/QUOTE She is a fun kid. Happy most of the time and very sweet. I had her for the day while mamma was in a class for work. She really wanted to work on the truck.

11-05-2013, 02:33 AM	#49
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02-15-2014, 02:40 AM	#50
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: My 66 step-side Started a business so the truck has been on the back burner. Going to fix it up and use it as advertising. That's one way to get the build done. I got an air-ride kit for it. All is here but the tank. I figure I have to pull so much off and I have a "new" cab to swap out that my build may start soon. Not doing a crazy build since it will be a driver and I don't have a ton of $$$ to dump into her right now. Lots of pics to come when I get started.

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