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SCOTI · 11-23-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

..... installed shocks, out of parts should have the rest of the air ride parts next week.

Dang..... remote reservior shocks @ that. You're 'investing' big-time on this one.

Alan's Classic · 11-23-2011, 08:52 PM

Dude, your doing some awesome work!!

**66ChevyMax** · 11-24-2011, 12:10 AM

I just hope it rides as good as it looks.

Thanks Alan, I am really enjoying this build. It's much different than my previous builds, the shop space, frame off, the quality of aftermarket parts and last but not least my bolt bins from Fastenal. Man me and my Dad where the king of the coffee cans full of bolts....

The plan is coming together, looking everywhere for wheels and tires, looks like a LS3 with T56 Magnum is a very good possiblity.

ChevyTruckGuy · 11-24-2011, 12:36 AM

Nice, this truck will be better then original im sure. Keep up the good work. Happy holiday's....

**Captainfab** · 11-24-2011, 02:07 AM

Very nice

This is a build I'm definitely watching.....

SCOTI · 11-24-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

I just hope it rides as good as it looks.

Thanks Alan, I am really enjoying this build. It's much different than my previous builds, the shop space, frame off, the quality of aftermarket parts and last but not least my bolt bins from Fastenal. Man me and my Dad where the king of the coffee cans full of bolts....

The plan is coming together, looking everywhere for wheels and tires, looks like a LS3 with T56 Magnum is a very good possiblity.

Are you looking for something specific?

**66ChevyMax** · 11-24-2011, 09:26 PM

No, maybe that's the problem. Not looking for classic more late model.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Are you looking for something specific?

**66ChevyMax** · 11-26-2011, 05:18 PM

I really like these (Boss 338), can get 8" front and 9.5" on rear.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-30-2011, 11:37 PM

Axles are in, wheel studs in, differental buttoned up, panhard bar installed.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-30-2011, 11:53 PM

This is offically a LS Swap build: LS3 Gen IV 6.2L (376cu in), aluminum block & heads, 430 hp @ 5,900rpm, 424 lb.-ft @4,600rpm, max rpm 6,600.

My oldest son and 5 of his friends were working on one of their trucks in the shop when I got home, after I uncrated this beauty there was a moment of silence

fattyarbuckle · 12-01-2011, 12:12 AM

Schwing!!!!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-01-2011, 12:29 AM

Thanks, I hope so, I have four kids 3 are boys and the youngest is 10. I would hope this truck would make another 45 years for them.

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Originally Posted by ChevyTruckGuy

Nice, this truck will be better then original im sure. Keep up the good work. Happy holiday's....

**66ChevyMax** · 12-01-2011, 12:30 AM

Thank you, please do I know i will be needing your advise more than you need mine.

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Very nice

This is a build I'm definitely watching.....

McMurphy · 12-02-2011, 12:23 AM

Wow your build is so clean looking.... awesome!

gearheads78 · 12-02-2011, 10:15 AM

This is going to be one bad ass build.

niterider65 · 12-03-2011, 12:25 AM

looks like Chrismas came early this year .. thats a good choice in hp ..
the other build that im working on is an 1930 model a with ls3 with the 680el
it should fly i hope

Keep up the good work .

it looks sweet so far

Bill

**66ChevyMax** · 12-04-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fattyarbuckle

Schwing!!!!

My feelings exactly

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

Wow your build is so clean looking.... awesome!

Thanks, I've done the garage and messy shop build before, I'm digging this

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Originally Posted by gearheads78

This is going to be one bad ass build.

I hope so, I'm really pleased so far

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Originally Posted by niterider65

looks like Chrismas came early this year .. thats a good choice in hp ..
the other build that im working on is an 1930 model a with ls3 with the 680el
it should fly i hope

Keep up the good work .

it looks sweet so far

Bill

My 3/4 ton crew cab pick-up has 360hp, 430hp should get this little truck from point A to B

**66ChevyMax** · 12-04-2011, 06:18 PM

Made some brackets for the Ride Height Sensors. Will cut tie-rod to length during final assembly.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-04-2011, 06:21 PM

Weekend without parts

so I worked on the engine lift me and my dad built 20+ years ago

Alan's Classic · 12-04-2011, 10:25 PM

Those wheels look like a nice choice. I'm speechless over the LS3. BTW I changed your thread name as requested.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-04-2011, 10:36 PM

Thank you sir, yes I stare at it a lot

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Those wheels look like a nice choice. I'm speechless over the LS3. BTW I changed your thread name as requested.

E911manager · 12-05-2011, 12:35 PM

You will need more than 9.5-10 inches of rubber on the ground with that beast of an engine. BTW, nice shop.. It is almost as nice as mine!!!! LOL, no seriously, LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!! Nice build and with the sentimental value the selling price should be in the "unobtainable" range....

**Clyde65** · 12-05-2011, 01:15 PM

So....are ya gonna put Mesquite wood in the bed??????

Nice build and very nice shop too, I definitely have shop envy!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-05-2011, 03:22 PM

I've been watching your build, your shop has much better lighting and ventilation

. I have already told my kids, there will be no selling of this truck. This build has been good therapy for my Mom she can't wait to take a ride in it.

As I get older I'm more interested in 30 to 75 than 0 to 60 I hope it will hook up for that???

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Originally Posted by E911manager

You will need more than 9.5-10 inches of rubber on the ground with that beast of an engine. BTW, nice shop.. It is almost as nice as mine!!!! LOL, no seriously, LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!! Nice build and with the sentimental value the selling price should be in the "unobtainable" range....

E911manager · 12-05-2011, 03:29 PM

My brother sold my grandpa's 63 GMC about 3 years ago to a group of metal salvaging pirates that happened by the house one day. I didnt talk to him for a year. If I could have found it then I would have used it, but it was probably used to pay the federal debt to China.... I bet it has been turned into steel rebar for China's interstate system. Boy there is some salt in a wound... But since I couldnt get it I settled for a replacement.

Oh and you should be able to do 30-75 sideways...

11-23-2011, 08:52 PM	#52
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Dude, your doing some awesome work!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-24-2011, 12:10 AM	#53
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 I just hope it rides as good as it looks. Thanks Alan, I am really enjoying this build. It's much different than my previous builds, the shop space, frame off, the quality of aftermarket parts and last but not least my bolt bins from Fastenal. Man me and my Dad where the king of the coffee cans full of bolts.... The plan is coming together, looking everywhere for wheels and tires, looks like a LS3 with T56 Magnum is a very good possiblity. __________________ 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

11-24-2011, 12:36 AM	#54
ChevyTruckGuy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hesperia, Ca ( Southern California ) Posts: 184	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Nice, this truck will be better then original im sure. Keep up the good work. Happy holiday's.... __________________ 1966 Chevy C 20 Lwb (Now a project)5.7 400hp 1996 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab Lwb (Daily Driver) 5.7 2000 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab Lowered 4/4 4.3 (For Fun) 2008 GMC Sierra Ex Cab 5.3 (once a month driver) Wife's 74 Ranchero 500 351 Cleveland (One Owner) My name is Mike and im in So. Cal (Hi Desert)

11-24-2011, 02:07 AM	#55
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11-26-2011, 05:18 PM	#58
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 I really like these (Boss 338), can get 8" front and 9.5" on rear. __________________ 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

11-30-2011, 11:37 PM	#59
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Axles are in, wheel studs in, differental buttoned up, panhard bar installed. __________________ 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

11-30-2011, 11:53 PM	#60
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 This is offically a LS Swap build: LS3 Gen IV 6.2L (376cu in), aluminum block & heads, 430 hp @ 5,900rpm, 424 lb.-ft @4,600rpm, max rpm 6,600. My oldest son and 5 of his friends were working on one of their trucks in the shop when I got home, after I uncrated this beauty there was a moment of silence __________________ 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

12-01-2011, 12:12 AM	#61
fattyarbuckle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St. Louis Mo. Posts: 282	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Schwing!!!!

12-02-2011, 12:23 AM	#64
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12-02-2011, 10:15 AM	#65
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12-03-2011, 12:25 AM	#66
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 624	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 looks like Chrismas came early this year .. thats a good choice in hp .. the other build that im working on is an 1930 model a with ls3 with the 680el it should fly i hope Keep up the good work . it looks sweet so far Bill

12-04-2011, 06:18 PM	#68
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Made some brackets for the Ride Height Sensors. Will cut tie-rod to length during final assembly. __________________ 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

12-04-2011, 06:21 PM	#69
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Weekend without parts so I worked on the engine lift me and my dad built 20+ years ago __________________ 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

12-04-2011, 10:25 PM	#70
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Those wheels look like a nice choice. I'm speechless over the LS3. BTW I changed your thread name as requested. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-05-2011, 12:35 PM	#72
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride You will need more than 9.5-10 inches of rubber on the ground with that beast of an engine. BTW, nice shop.. It is almost as nice as mine!!!! LOL, no seriously, LAUGHING OUT LOUD!!! Nice build and with the sentimental value the selling price should be in the "unobtainable" range.... __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640



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12-05-2011, 01:15 PM	#73
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride So....are ya gonna put Mesquite wood in the bed?????? Nice build and very nice shop too, I definitely have shop envy! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-05-2011, 03:29 PM	#75
E911manager Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Blanchard Oklahoma Posts: 424	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride My brother sold my grandpa's 63 GMC about 3 years ago to a group of metal salvaging pirates that happened by the house one day. I didnt talk to him for a year. If I could have found it then I would have used it, but it was probably used to pay the federal debt to China.... I bet it has been turned into steel rebar for China's interstate system. Boy there is some salt in a wound... But since I couldnt get it I settled for a replacement. Oh and you should be able to do 30-75 sideways... __________________ My Build CAPRICKUP 1964 Chevy SWB on a 94 Caprice http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492640

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