Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build

[chevyrestoguy]

John is one talented guy, and I always look forward to any updates on his threads. He's my favorite builder on this site because of his attention to detail and the fact that he doesn't run to the catalog when it's time to put something together. He thinks outside the box, and he concentrates on stuff that 95% of the people out there will never catch because it's done so well. My kind of builder.

I have told him many times that if I ever won the lottery, I'd keep him busy until he retires!!

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

I think you should change your user name to the MACHINE as it is unbelievable of all the builds you have going at the same time and all of them are over the top with attention to every little detail.

And this is what John does in his spare time, I sent him a air cleaner lid to convert it to a dual snorkel.
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Glad to do the air cleaner for you! It's getting harder to keep up with all the build threads since the International is back and I'm working on 'locks more.

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

John is one talented guy, and I always look forward to any updates on his threads. He's my favorite builder on this site because of his attention to detail and the fact that he doesn't run to the catalog when it's time to put something together. He thinks outside the box, and he concentrates on stuff that 95% of the people out there will never catch because it's done so well. My kind of builder.

I have told him many times that if I ever won the lottery, I'd keep him busy until he retires!!

Thanks a ton Alex, you do top notch work and it means a lot that you follow and dig what we're working on. Hurry up and cash in!

[Dinos63]

100% love your work always such a craftsman

[theastronaut]

Picked up a couple parts, a NOS reverse lens (need a matching one for the other side still) and a pair of new LCA shafts.

I'm not crazy about how much the shafts weigh but I guess there's nothing to do about it. I did weigh the No Limit rack kit and it's roughly 25 pounds lighter than the old steering system, and the CTS-V calipers are surprisingly 2 pounds lighter each than the old calipers. So I've taken almost 30 pounds off the front axle already. The rotors will be much lighter than the originals since they're dual-cast (aluminum hat, iron rotor), and will have separate aluminum hubs compared to the old solid cast iron rotors.






Since I have the LCA shafts, I'm looking into bushing materials for the A-arm shafts. I don't want urethane, it squeaks and I doubt that it's tough enough to use for such a highly loaded bushing. Been searching over the McMaster Carr website and either Delrin or UHMW Polyethylene look like good choices. I don't like that the bushing can rotate against the outer washer/nut so I'm thinking about adding thrust bearings at the ends of the bushing material. That should keep the bushing from binding against the outer washer and possibly loosening the nut over time. It's just an idea for now. I'll talk to a machinist buddy before making a decision.

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

100% love your work always such a craftsman

Thanks Dino!!

[chevyrestoguy]

Are you planning to do the caster mod on your LCAs while you've got them out?

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Are you planning to do the caster mod on your LCAs while you've got them out?

Yes, going to relocate the ball joints to move the wheels forward 1" and tilt the spindle for around 7-8* of caster with that being the center of adjustment. I'm also going to make either a screw jack type bag mount, or just use shims under the bag so I can adjust bag pressure (spring rate) then adjust the bag mount to keep my ride height and alignment in spec. That way I can also balance the corner weights.

[jdoisher]

I wish we lived next goor to each other! I'm a good helper and love to learn, you are on a whole other level!!! As always, awesome work!!!
Jason

[Hellion Customs]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

Yes, going to relocate the ball joints to move the wheels forward 1" and tilt the spindle for around 7-8* of caster with that being the center of adjustment. I'm also going to make either a screw jack type bag mount, or just use shims under the bag so I can adjust bag pressure (spring rate) then adjust the bag mount to keep my ride height and alignment in spec. That way I can also balance the corner weights.

Following quality work on an awesome build.... I really like the write up on detail sanding. It shows why quality prep takes time and skill, which cost money.....

Make sure you post up pics of the front suspension setup & build!!!

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by jdoisher

I wish we lived next goor to each other! I'm a good helper and love to learn, you are on a whole other level!!! As always, awesome work!!!
Jason

That's what's neat about forums, you can see what people are working on from all over.

Originally Posted by Hellion Customs

Following quality work on an awesome build.... I really like the write up on detail sanding. It shows why quality prep takes time and skill, which cost money.....

Make sure you post up pics of the front suspension setup & build!!!

Appreciate it! I'll definitely post the front end build. Can't wait to see the Tahoe build unfold!

[theastronaut]

Found a '66 short/fleet, going to pick it up this afternoon.

[duallyjams]

REALLY ! you lucky whatcha gonna do with it.

[pdxhall]

Great find. Looks like custom all the way from the outside. What's the inside look like?

[Bomp]

Another one Saved!!!

[theastronaut]

Just gunna get it on the road and cleaned up. The inside needs a lot of cleaning, I'll post pics when its cleaned up. Prolly hang onto it until tax return season then sell it.

Busted out the pressure washer to knock the worst crud off.

[duallyjams]

Well I have a 64,65, ,67 and just bought a 68 I need a 66 to fill in the gap.

[abraham.hd]

Sick ass build, keep up the Good work

[LoRollinLS]

Congrats on the new 66. That thing looks great all cleaned up. Does it run and drive well?

[likaroc13]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

Found a '66 short/fleet, going to pick it up this afternoon.

Congrats John! I saw your post on Facebook, & I think I even "liked" it. I didn't realize it was you at the time though.

[theastronaut]

Thanks dudes. It doesn't run yet, no gas getting to the carb. I'm picking up a new tank Wednesday so I can get started on the fuel system. It'll run off starting fluid, no ticks or knocks and has good oil pressure. I started a build thread for it to keep from clogging up Goldilocks' build.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604632

[mcbassin]

That looks like a really nice truck! congrats on the score. Too bad you're not building it too. You have a full plate already though.

[daveshilling]

Updates?! I firmly believe that you wake up every morning and work on your trucks until bed time. No job, no nothing, just fabbin.

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by daveshilling

Updates?! I firmly believe that you wake up every morning and work on your trucks until bed time. No job, no nothing, just fabbin.

I wish! Gotta work on our customer's trucks all day. I'm looking into front spindles now so I can mock up temporary A-arms. That'll let me map out the changes I want to make, and translate those dimensions to a jig. Probably going with CPP since they have separate caliper mounts and hubs are available for slip on rotors.

[TJ's Chevy]

Nice truck! It washed up nicely!

[theastronaut]

Picked up a pair of 283 air cleaners from member Southern Parts this morning. Not going to use them, but needed them for the snorkels and also to study the stamping designs so I can work them into the cleaners I'll make for the Webers.