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joe231 · 07-12-2009, 12:45 AM

cool!

**Captainfab** · 07-12-2009, 01:04 AM

If you hadn't already planned to, I would set the cab and nose on there before you build any mounts for the bed. Just lookin out......BTDT

oklahomaduner · 07-12-2009, 01:11 AM

Ya, we are going to put the wood floor in, new tailgate, and maybe some new sides and leave it as a "floating" piece to the puzzle until we see how the other things fit.

Frizzle Fry · 07-16-2009, 04:39 PM

Love it!

WHAMMYBAR66 · 07-28-2009, 05:06 PM

KEEP THE PICS COMIN !

I can't wait to see it finished!!

oklahomaduner · 07-28-2009, 11:26 PM

Thanks guys! progress has been slow due to lack of money, but Here's a teaser of what i want her to look like... (please excuse the sloppy chop job)

rod86 · 08-21-2009, 08:22 PM

man thats gonns be a sweet truck... ive always wanted to see it done, now i wanna see a dual cab lfted 66......

oklahomaduner · 10-06-2009, 11:58 AM

Updates coming tonight..

oklahomaduner · 10-09-2009, 12:40 AM

Ok I lied. Sorry guys, school has been keeping me really busy. I've made a little progress and I'll try to go into detail this weekend but here is a pic of how she sits now. We are in the process of mounting the body and figuring out the height we want the cab. Enjoy

oklahomaduner · 10-11-2009, 01:13 PM

Hey guys, sorry it has been so long!! School and homework have been my main priority lately. But we have managed to accomplish a few things on the truck lately...

In the search for a new tailgate and bed sides we were led to Mar-k bed products based right here in Oklahoma City. (Awesome people to work with) After talking with the owner Mark, we found out that he had a slightly damaged, blank tailgate that was perfect for us. We looked through the styles of embossing that they did and were immediately attracted to the older "GMC" style. So they embossed it for us and a week or so later we picked it up

We had been slowly pulling parts off the truck and bringing them back to our house, but after what seemed like a lifetime of begging, my dad finally cracked and agreed to bring what was left of the truck back home.

oklahomaduner · 10-11-2009, 01:15 PM

I immediately started stripping her down to pull the cab off... And of course I had to throw a seat in there and see how it would feel... I let dad pose for this one...

I couldn’t stand waiting to put the cab over so I did what I could to pass the time.. At this point days seemed like years..

Then a couple days ago I got everything ready to put the cab over and convinced my dad to help me do it and now this is how she sits!

*highperf4x4* · 10-12-2009, 09:30 PM

Subscribed

That is an awesome truck!!

*LILRED66* · 10-12-2009, 09:50 PM

oklahomaduner:

The build is looking awesome. What did you and your father decide on the hood, grille & tailgate? If you want to try to work something out, let me know.

Very impressive, so far!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-18-2009, 05:06 PM

Sweet build! Any more progress been made?

oklahomaduner · 11-18-2009, 10:50 PM

Yes!! Lots actually, I'll try to put a good update in tonight!

fryco · 11-19-2009, 12:06 AM

Sweet man, real nice work!!!

sams60gmc · 11-19-2009, 01:56 AM

That thing is BADD!
Nice job

*LILRED66* · 11-19-2009, 03:40 AM

Austin, you and your dad are doing a great job, please give us an update.

70 Suburban · 11-19-2009, 09:51 AM

Awww cant see pics at work

ruffrida2005 · 11-19-2009, 12:00 PM

Man it sucks when you have a lot of money. I'm glad I dont make that much. sounds like too much stuff to clean.

*highperf4x4* · 11-19-2009, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Man it sucks when you have a lot of money. I'm glad I dont make that much. sounds like too much stuff to clean.

oklahomaduner · 11-19-2009, 04:57 PM

Thanks for all the feedback guys! Money has been tight for me i just picked up another job so hopefully the truck will keep coming along!!Lately we have been able to work on the truck quite a bit and accomplish some of the things we have wanted to do for awhile.
First of all we started working on an anti-wrap bar. We decided to call up Don at Sniperfab to work out a couple pieces for us. And as with any prototype parts, the first batch (shown here) was a little off. The shackles and rear ring were perfect but the other parts needed a few changes.

After some painting and welding we ended up with these.

Here is the back ring

And after hours of Cutting fitting and grinding we finally got the bar made.

62 short step · 11-19-2009, 05:11 PM

Wow!

Your making me want to start mine all over again! Looks very nice!

oklahomaduner · 11-19-2009, 05:35 PM

Here are the new front shackles installed
We also torched the 86 body mounts to make room for some new ones soon

And thanks to craigslist we picked up a few 24 AN hose/fitting pieces that we wanted to make work for the radiator, my Dad welded a fitting to the thermostat housing and we will do the same on a radiator later.

My dad managed to find a 61 gmc 4x4 that had been hit in the back but all the 4x4 stuff was in good condition so we ended up buying it and pulled the hood, grille, and grill support wings. All of which is in great condition

I just had to hook the lights up to a battery, all 4 work...even the blinkers

The wings turned out to be in better shape than the ones we had, so with nothing to lose we added a few holes to the old ones. :smokin:

We also popped a hole in the hood latch

oklahomaduner · 11-19-2009, 05:38 PM

We also picked up a Warn 12000 winch.. We are currently building a little mount for it. Those updates in the next few days.

07-12-2009, 12:45 AM	#51
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07-12-2009, 01:04 AM	#52
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07-12-2009, 01:11 AM	#53
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread Ya, we are going to put the wood floor in, new tailgate, and maybe some new sides and leave it as a "floating" piece to the puzzle until we see how the other things fit. __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck Last edited by oklahomaduner; 07-12-2009 at 01:42 AM.

07-16-2009, 04:39 PM	#54
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: My '66 build thread Love it!

07-28-2009, 05:06 PM	#55
WHAMMYBAR66 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: LEE'S SUMMIT, MO Posts: 99	Re: My '66 build thread KEEP THE PICS COMIN ! I can't wait to see it finished!!

07-28-2009, 11:26 PM	#56
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread Thanks guys! progress has been slow due to lack of money, but Here's a teaser of what i want her to look like... (please excuse the sloppy chop job) __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck Last edited by oklahomaduner; 07-28-2009 at 11:29 PM.

08-21-2009, 08:22 PM	#57
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: My '66 build thread man thats gonns be a sweet truck... ive always wanted to see it done, now i wanna see a dual cab lfted 66...... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

10-06-2009, 11:58 AM	#58
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread Updates coming tonight.. __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

10-09-2009, 12:40 AM	#59
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread Ok I lied. Sorry guys, school has been keeping me really busy. I've made a little progress and I'll try to go into detail this weekend but here is a pic of how she sits now. We are in the process of mounting the body and figuring out the height we want the cab. Enjoy __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck Last edited by oklahomaduner; 10-09-2009 at 12:43 AM.

10-11-2009, 01:13 PM	#60
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread Hey guys, sorry it has been so long!! School and homework have been my main priority lately. But we have managed to accomplish a few things on the truck lately... In the search for a new tailgate and bed sides we were led to Mar-k bed products based right here in Oklahoma City. (Awesome people to work with) After talking with the owner Mark, we found out that he had a slightly damaged, blank tailgate that was perfect for us. We looked through the styles of embossing that they did and were immediately attracted to the older "GMC" style. So they embossed it for us and a week or so later we picked it up We had been slowly pulling parts off the truck and bringing them back to our house, but after what seemed like a lifetime of begging, my dad finally cracked and agreed to bring what was left of the truck back home. __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

10-11-2009, 01:15 PM	#61
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: My '66 build thread I immediately started stripping her down to pull the cab off... And of course I had to throw a seat in there and see how it would feel... I let dad pose for this one... I couldn’t stand waiting to put the cab over so I did what I could to pass the time.. At this point days seemed like years.. Then a couple days ago I got everything ready to put the cab over and convinced my dad to help me do it and now this is how she sits! __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

10-12-2009, 09:30 PM	#62
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Subscribed That is an awesome truck!!

10-12-2009, 09:50 PM	#63
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab oklahomaduner: The build is looking awesome. What did you and your father decide on the hood, grille & tailgate? If you want to try to work something out, let me know. Very impressive, so far!

11-18-2009, 05:06 PM	#64
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Sweet build! Any more progress been made? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-18-2009, 10:50 PM	#65
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Yes!! Lots actually, I'll try to put a good update in tonight! __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck



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11-19-2009, 12:06 AM	#66
fryco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: somewhere,wi Posts: 170	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Sweet man, real nice work!!!

11-19-2009, 01:56 AM	#67
sams60gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver Washington Posts: 726	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab That thing is BADD! Nice job __________________ 1960 GMC short fleet, full frame build... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=329718

11-19-2009, 03:40 AM	#68
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Austin, you and your dad are doing a great job, please give us an update.

11-19-2009, 09:51 AM	#69
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Awww cant see pics at work __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

11-19-2009, 12:00 PM	#70
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Man it sucks when you have a lot of money. I'm glad I dont make that much. sounds like too much stuff to clean. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

11-19-2009, 04:57 PM	#72
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Thanks for all the feedback guys! Money has been tight for me i just picked up another job so hopefully the truck will keep coming along!!Lately we have been able to work on the truck quite a bit and accomplish some of the things we have wanted to do for awhile. First of all we started working on an anti-wrap bar. We decided to call up Don at Sniperfab to work out a couple pieces for us. And as with any prototype parts, the first batch (shown here) was a little off. The shackles and rear ring were perfect but the other parts needed a few changes. After some painting and welding we ended up with these. Here is the back ring And after hours of Cutting fitting and grinding we finally got the bar made. __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

11-19-2009, 05:11 PM	#73
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Wow! Your making me want to start mine all over again! Looks very nice! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

11-19-2009, 05:35 PM	#74
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Here are the new front shackles installed We also torched the 86 body mounts to make room for some new ones soon And thanks to craigslist we picked up a few 24 AN hose/fitting pieces that we wanted to make work for the radiator, my Dad welded a fitting to the thermostat housing and we will do the same on a radiator later. My dad managed to find a 61 gmc 4x4 that had been hit in the back but all the 4x4 stuff was in good condition so we ended up buying it and pulled the hood, grille, and grill support wings. All of which is in great condition I just had to hook the lights up to a battery, all 4 work...even the blinkers The wings turned out to be in better shape than the ones we had, so with nothing to lose we added a few holes to the old ones. :smokin: We also popped a hole in the hood latch __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

11-19-2009, 05:38 PM	#75
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab We also picked up a Warn 12000 winch.. We are currently building a little mount for it. Those updates in the next few days. __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

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