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Johnny_Lamebridge · 02-14-2016, 10:23 PM

Wow, that paint looks great!

**66ChevyMax** · 02-14-2016, 11:32 PM

Thanks it's been a long time coming.

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Originally Posted by Johnny_Lamebridge

Wow, that paint looks great!

mjh1965 · 02-15-2016, 01:37 AM

Lovely job . I can't wait to see it all bolted together

SIETEDOCE · 02-15-2016, 05:24 AM

nice job, now you have "el mal del fierro"

bienvenido

**66ChevyMax** · 02-15-2016, 03:11 PM

A few more pics from today:

greg65 · 02-15-2016, 03:21 PM

Very nice work and love the color.

**66ChevyMax** · 02-15-2016, 03:29 PM

Thanks, I think they will see me coming!

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Originally Posted by greg65

Very nice work and love the color.

60chevyjim · 02-15-2016, 03:20 PM

that looks great . I like that color . is it a gm color ?

**66ChevyMax** · 02-15-2016, 03:28 PM

No I had to step over to the dark side for this one, Chrysler Sunburst Orange

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

that looks great . I like that color . is it a gm color ?

mjh1965 · 02-15-2016, 03:28 PM

Looks great nice colour choice

mjh1965 · 02-15-2016, 03:49 PM

I plan on going orange myself , but probably a straight colour . Is it only the hood that's going two tone ?

**66ChevyMax** · 02-15-2016, 04:46 PM

Behind the grille will be gray and the inset on the tailgate will be gray with orange letters.

I have an idea cooking for between the chrome trim.

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Originally Posted by mjh1965

I plan on going orange myself , but probably a straight colour . Is it only the hood that's going two tone ?

**66ChevyMax** · 02-20-2016, 12:52 AM

Got the Wegner Belt Drive installed, very happy with this.

Fixed the coolant line problem:

Power steering will have remote reservoir, still some tweaking here due to the relocated coils but it will work out:

**66ChevyMax** · 02-20-2016, 12:53 AM

Anyone see a problem reducing the power steering return from -10 to -6an?

**66ChevyMax** · 02-20-2016, 12:56 AM

Here's the difference between a standard harmonic balancer install kit and a LS install kit:

**66ChevyMax** · 02-21-2016, 12:19 AM

She got her first bath today:

Accessories drive is complete:

Had to move the drivers side coils forward, all is good with power steering now, Finally!

**66ChevyMax** · 02-22-2016, 12:01 AM

Got some goodies back from the painter today

65ChevyUtah · 02-22-2016, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Got some goodies back from the painter today

Looks awesome ! Is that inferno orange ?

**66ChevyMax** · 02-22-2016, 03:26 PM

Sunburst Orange

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Originally Posted by 65ChevyUtah

Looks awesome ! Is that inferno orange ?

60chevyjim · 02-22-2016, 12:25 AM

it looks great . are you going to take the bed back off to put the cab on ?

likaroc13 · 02-22-2016, 02:45 AM

Sweet! The engine is looking nice as well.

60chevyjim · 02-22-2016, 02:51 AM

what's your idea for the side stripe ? is it wood grain ?

dwcardfan · 02-22-2016, 12:33 PM

Oh yea!!## looking good.

**66ChevyMax** · 02-22-2016, 03:28 PM

Not sure yet, that's the safest place for it right now and I just couldn't resist.

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

it looks great . are you going to take the bed back off to put the cab on ?

Thanks man, it's starting to come together.

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

Sweet! The engine is looking nice as well.

Gray carbon fiber vinyl

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Originally Posted by 60chevyjim

what's your idea for the side stripe ? is it wood grain ?

Thanks it's even better in the sun

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Oh yea!!## looking good.

siggyfreud · 02-23-2016, 03:25 PM

Did you run custom brake lines, or use prebent for the front/rear discs?

02-14-2016, 10:23 PM	#1
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Wow, that paint looks great! __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

02-15-2016, 01:37 AM	#3
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Lovely job . I can't wait to see it all bolted together __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

02-15-2016, 05:24 AM	#4
SIETEDOCE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Zapopan, jalisco. In Mexico Posts: 17	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride nice job, now you have "el mal del fierro" bienvenido

02-15-2016, 03:11 PM	#5
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride A few more pics from today: __________________ 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

02-15-2016, 03:21 PM	#6
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Very nice work and love the color. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

02-15-2016, 03:20 PM	#8
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride that looks great . I like that color . is it a gm color ?

02-15-2016, 03:28 PM	#10
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Looks great nice colour choice __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

02-15-2016, 03:49 PM	#11
mjh1965 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Kent England Posts: 1,025	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I plan on going orange myself , but probably a straight colour . Is it only the hood that's going two tone ? __________________ FINALLY PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER AT LONG LAST MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611614

02-20-2016, 12:52 AM	#13
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the Wegner Belt Drive installed, very happy with this. Fixed the coolant line problem: Power steering will have remote reservoir, still some tweaking here due to the relocated coils but it will work out: __________________ 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

02-20-2016, 12:53 AM	#14
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Anyone see a problem reducing the power steering return from -10 to -6an? __________________ 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

02-20-2016, 12:56 AM	#15
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Here's the difference between a standard harmonic balancer install kit and a LS install kit: __________________ 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

02-21-2016, 12:19 AM	#16
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride She got her first bath today: Accessories drive is complete: Had to move the drivers side coils forward, all is good with power steering now, Finally! __________________ 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

02-22-2016, 12:01 AM	#17
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got some goodies back from the painter today __________________ 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

02-22-2016, 12:25 AM	#20
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride it looks great . are you going to take the bed back off to put the cab on ?

02-22-2016, 02:45 AM	#21
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Sweet! The engine is looking nice as well. __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)



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02-22-2016, 02:51 AM	#22
60chevyjim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: tarboro nc. Posts: 400	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride what's your idea for the side stripe ? is it wood grain ?

02-22-2016, 12:33 PM	#23
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Oh yea!!## looking good. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

02-23-2016, 03:25 PM	#25
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Did you run custom brake lines, or use prebent for the front/rear discs? __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

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