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tune_1 · 03-14-2016, 10:30 PM

Really like the birdseye maple in the bed. Looks great

Dwight

**66ChevyMax** · 03-14-2016, 11:02 PM

Thanks a million guys!

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Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Wow, that looks AWESOME. I am totally jealous right now

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Originally Posted by Winmon

Very nice job, very nice!!!

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Originally Posted by 3drburb

Awesome build. The end looks near.

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Originally Posted by tune_1

Really like the birdseye maple in the bed. Looks great

Dwight

**66ChevyMax** · 03-14-2016, 11:03 PM

Man there is a lot of bolts in this bed and I'm not done yet, need to drill bolts at the edge of the bed and tubs.

siggyfreud · 03-14-2016, 11:43 PM

So once you're all done with the bed whats your plan for getting it back on the frame without damaging any of the awesome work you've done? 4-man lift, or some bed-lifting contraption?

**66ChevyMax** · 03-14-2016, 11:51 PM

It's sitting on the frame now, I use the lift to raise and lower it to get to the under side.

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Originally Posted by siggyfreud

So once you're all done with the bed whats your plan for getting it back on the frame without damaging any of the awesome work you've done? 4-man lift, or some bed-lifting contraption?

siggyfreud · 03-14-2016, 11:59 PM

Ah okay. Damn I wish I had a lift . . . would have made removing the cab and bed so much easier

**66ChevyMax** · 03-15-2016, 12:01 AM

That lift has been wonderful.

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Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Ah okay. Damn I wish I had a lift . . . would have made removing the cab and bed so much easier

chad64chevy · 03-15-2016, 06:58 PM

really coming together, Craig! liking the color contrast, an that this rate you'll have it done in time for the wedding

dwcardfan · 03-15-2016, 08:58 PM

That bed is sweet!!!

**66ChevyMax** · 03-15-2016, 11:33 PM

Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

really coming together, Craig! liking the color contrast, an that this rate you'll have it done in time for the wedding

Thanks, it was nice to have a helper for this part, my youngest helped a lot.

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan

That bed is sweet!!!

**66ChevyMax** · 03-15-2016, 11:42 PM

All buttoned up, a few things to take care of on the bottom and put fuel cap in.

**66ChevyMax** · 03-16-2016, 10:20 PM

One last look at the bottom:

And the final touch, small I know but you know your done when this goes on:

dwcardfan · 03-17-2016, 08:55 AM

Put some gas in that thing and fire it up. Looking good!

chevy.c10 · 03-17-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

One last look at the bottom:

And the final touch, small I know but you know your done when this goes on:

Is there undercoating or bedliner under the bed and in the wheel wells? Or just paint?

**66ChevyMax** · 03-17-2016, 10:31 PM

The bottom of the wood has 2 coats polyurethane, the wheel wells and inside of side panels has lizard skin coating.

**66ChevyMax** · 03-17-2016, 10:48 PM

Hood supports back in:

Got all the trash sanded out and polished, still have one more polishing to do:

Austin_Jim · 03-18-2016, 02:14 PM

Craig,

Just read through the entire build. Great work and way to stay strong through the tough family issues. One thing I just read about is the AN fittings you are using to connect to the regulator. Apparently, the ones with the plastic inserts are know to fail, spraying fuel everywhere and causing fires (no bueno). They have been updates to two piece metal ones. I just returned mine and got the new style.

Bad ones -

Amazon.com: Russell 640853 -6 AN Male to 3/8" SAE...
Good ones -

Amazon.com: Russell 644123 -6AN Male to 3/8" SAE...

**66ChevyMax** · 03-18-2016, 07:48 PM

Thanks for the heads up Jim I appreciate it. I had to change the regulator which now has threaded connections. The only place I have the connection you showed is to the fuel rail and I already have the ones you showed for that. Thanks again,

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Originally Posted by Austin_Jim

Craig,

Just read through the entire build. Great work and way to stay strong through the tough family issues. One thing I just read about is the AN fittings you are using to connect to the regulator. Apparently, the ones with the plastic inserts are know to fail, spraying fuel everywhere and causing fires (no bueno). They have been updates to two piece metal ones. I just returned mine and got the new style.

Bad ones - Amazon.com: Russell 640853 -6 AN Male to 3/8" SAE Quick-Disconnect Female Push-On EFI Fitting

Good ones - Amazon.com: Russell 644123 -6AN Male to 3/8" SAE Quick EFI Adapter Fitting

Austin_Jim · 03-19-2016, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Thanks for the heads up Jim I appreciate it. I had to change the regulator which now has threaded connections. The only place I have the connection you showed is to the fuel rail and I already have the ones you showed for that. Thanks again,

Cool. Just making sure. I'd hate to see that beautiful ride go up in flames.

siggyfreud · 03-18-2016, 10:00 PM

Nice, I'm using the red version of their FPR. What were you using before that prompted the change?

**66ChevyMax** · 03-18-2016, 10:24 PM

The below was the original setup, it runs at 58psi I think, supercharger I added needs 66psi.

**66ChevyMax** · 03-25-2016, 10:43 PM

You and me both!

**66ChevyMax** · 03-25-2016, 10:44 PM

Got the tailgate back on

And a little interior work:

Winmon · 03-25-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Got the tailgate back on

And a little interior work:

Looking great!!!!!

dwcardfan · 03-26-2016, 02:11 PM

Man that is looking sweet. I know you are proud to have that setting in your garage.

03-14-2016, 10:30 PM	#1
tune_1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Okla Posts: 196	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Really like the birdseye maple in the bed. Looks great Dwight

03-14-2016, 11:03 PM	#3
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Man there is a lot of bolts in this bed and I'm not done yet, need to drill bolts at the edge of the bed and tubs. __________________ 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

03-14-2016, 11:43 PM	#4
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride So once you're all done with the bed whats your plan for getting it back on the frame without damaging any of the awesome work you've done? 4-man lift, or some bed-lifting contraption? __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

03-14-2016, 11:59 PM	#6
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Ah okay. Damn I wish I had a lift . . . would have made removing the cab and bed so much easier __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

03-15-2016, 06:58 PM	#8
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride really coming together, Craig! liking the color contrast, an that this rate you'll have it done in time for the wedding __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

03-15-2016, 08:58 PM	#9
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride That bed is sweet!!! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

03-15-2016, 11:42 PM	#11
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride All buttoned up, a few things to take care of on the bottom and put fuel cap in. __________________ 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

03-16-2016, 10:20 PM	#12
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride One last look at the bottom: And the final touch, small I know but you know your done when this goes on: __________________ 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

03-17-2016, 08:55 AM	#13
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Put some gas in that thing and fire it up. Looking good! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

03-17-2016, 10:31 PM	#15
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride The bottom of the wood has 2 coats polyurethane, the wheel wells and inside of side panels has lizard skin coating. __________________ 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

03-17-2016, 10:48 PM	#16
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Hood supports back in: Got all the trash sanded out and polished, still have one more polishing to do: __________________ 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

03-18-2016, 02:14 PM	#17
Austin_Jim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Craig, Just read through the entire build. Great work and way to stay strong through the tough family issues. One thing I just read about is the AN fittings you are using to connect to the regulator. Apparently, the ones with the plastic inserts are know to fail, spraying fuel everywhere and causing fires (no bueno). They have been updates to two piece metal ones. I just returned mine and got the new style. Bad ones - Amazon.com: Russell 640853 -6 AN Male to 3/8" SAE... Good ones - Amazon.com: Russell 644123 -6AN Male to 3/8" SAE...

03-18-2016, 10:00 PM	#20
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Nice, I'm using the red version of their FPR. What were you using before that prompted the change? __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

03-18-2016, 10:24 PM	#21
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride The below was the original setup, it runs at 58psi I think, supercharger I added needs 66psi. __________________ 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

03-25-2016, 10:43 PM	#22
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride You and me both! __________________ 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



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03-25-2016, 10:44 PM	#23
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the tailgate back on And a little interior work: __________________ 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

03-26-2016, 02:11 PM	#25
dwcardfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Strawberry Arkansas Posts: 1,137	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Man that is looking sweet. I know you are proud to have that setting in your garage. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605217

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