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Realnoisy · 02-08-2013, 09:22 AM

Shutt24, What size pipe did you use for the exhaust cut outs?

SHutt24 · 02-08-2013, 09:34 AM

I'll have to go back and measure but I think it is 4 inch. I cut an 1 inch piece off of it and welded it in. A 3 inch pipe will fit inside of it with plenty of room to spare.

Realnoisy · 02-08-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SHutt24

I'll have to go back and measure but I think it is 4 inch. I cut an 1 inch piece off of it and welded it in. A 3 inch pipe will fit inside of it with plenty of room to spare.

Thanks!

SHutt24 · 02-11-2013, 09:24 AM

The outside diameter is 4 1/2" and inside is 4".

SHutt24 · 02-11-2013, 12:29 PM

Got a lot of work done this weekend.Repaired and painted the inner fender skirts. Made a new crossmember that holds the radiator. Replaced some rusted out metal in the rear shock crossmember. Finally got the pinion gear shaft out of the rear end housing. Took the frame to the sandblaster. Getting ready to order parts so I put the rear end back together. I will post some pics later. I would love to be able to put in a posi while I have the rear apart. If anyone has a used one for sale that fits a 3.73 gear ratio I would be interested. I know there are new ones out there but my budget will not allow that right now.

Realnoisy · 02-11-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SHutt24

The outside diameter is 4 1/2" and inside is 4".

Thank you!

SHutt24 · 02-18-2013, 09:06 AM

I picked up my frame from the sandblaster on Friday afternoon and took it to my friends to prime and paint. I got my first lesson in throwing some paint. It turned out real nice. I will pick it up this week and start bolting on parts. Here are some pics it took with my phone Saturday.

SHutt24 · 03-13-2013, 12:11 PM

My friend that helped me paint my truck frame restores chevelles and this is one he put together.

SHutt24 · 03-13-2013, 03:45 PM

I removed this part from the frame and now I can not remember where it goes and I am ready to bolt it back on. Can someone tell me where it goes?

HugoV · 03-14-2013, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SHutt24

I removed this part from the frame and now I can not remember where it goes and I am ready to bolt it back on. Can someone tell me where it goes?

Subscribed.

And ditto, I can't remember where that part goes.
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Chief Big Toe · 03-14-2013, 04:12 AM

wow ...just joined and I am realy impressed with the site. the trucks and so far the peps. nice follow along.

Rich 5150 69 · 03-14-2013, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SHutt24

I removed this part from the frame and now I can not remember where it goes and I am ready to bolt it back on. Can someone tell me where it goes?

Guessing...trans mount support plate...
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SHutt24 · 03-14-2013, 10:16 AM

I am pretty sure it came off one of the sides of the frame but I can not find any holes that will match up. It does have a slight curve and it was riveted. The assembly manual does not show the individual frame brackets.

HugoV · 03-14-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SHutt24

I am pretty sure it came off one of the sides of the frame but I can not find any holes that will match up. It does have a slight curve and it was riveted. The assembly manual does not show the individual frame brackets.

I'm putting mine back together this weekend, I will let you know where goes take some pictures and send them to you.
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earl84 · 03-14-2013, 11:46 AM

Shutt24, I really wish I had some answers for your unanaswered questions, but I am learning everything as I go. Just wanted to give you some kudos for doing some real nice work. Hope the rest goes smoothly for you.
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**Captainfab** · 03-14-2013, 11:47 PM

If I'm not mistaken, that goes on the bottom flange of the frame where the trailing arm crossmember connects to the frame rails. This is for reinforcement with that connection.

Edit: It could also be a reinforcement plate for the upper shock/spring crossmember.

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Originally Posted by SHutt24

I removed this part from the frame and now I can not remember where it goes and I am ready to bolt it back on. Can someone tell me where it goes?

SHutt24 · 03-17-2013, 09:25 PM

Stripped all the undercoating off the bottom and finished installing the passenger side rocker panel.

CRGRS 66 · 03-17-2013, 09:46 PM

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I removed this part from the frame and now I can not remember where it goes and I am ready to bolt it back on. Can someone tell me where it goes?

I can tell you without any doubt that there should be two of these, and they go on the underside of the frame, directly below the cross member that the trailing arms mount to. I took my cab off friday night, and saturday I was getting the frame ready to go to the blaster. When I turned the frame over I saw the plates, but couldn't remember who asked where they went. I have a picture, but my phone is... as my 17 year old daugter would say... "being dumb right now"

CRGRS 66 · 03-17-2013, 09:48 PM

underside of cab looks very clean by the way, are the driver side rocker good to go, or are you replacing them as well?

blackcloud45 · 03-17-2013, 10:57 PM

Awesome! You don't waste any time

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SHutt24 · 03-18-2013, 10:12 AM

Thanks for letting me know where those plates go, I'll to see if I can find the other one. When I was taking apart this truck some of the bolts had to be cut or ground off. I did not keep those so now when I go back to assemble I am having to guess on what size and thread bolts to use. The manuals I have do not list all the bolts or the sizes. My assembly manual does list some of the bolt part numbers but not the size. Is there a manual out there that list all the bolts, screws and fastners used to put this back together?
Right now I am bolting the engine crossmember back in and I need to know the size bolts for the 6 that bolt it to the bottom of the frame. There are 3 on each side and they have nuts. Then I need the same for the 4 that bolt it to the side of the frame, 2 on each side they have nuts. Then there are 4, 2 on each side that bolt through the side frame and screw into the crossmember. I really need bolt size and thread size for these 4. I used 7/16 x 1 grade 8 course thread for the nutted bolts just to hang it. I did a search and did not find anything helpfull one here. Thanks.

dpowell112 · 03-18-2013, 01:05 PM

And the fun begins nice looking truck body seems in really good shape for its age

CRGRS 66 · 03-18-2013, 01:05 PM

I think the problem with my phone is that the 32GB micro SD card is just about full, and it gets hung up when I connect to the PC. Anyhow, here is the picture, you prob don't need it now, but here it is anyway

Chibueno · 03-18-2013, 01:37 PM

You have a great looking starter truck. $1000 is a great price. good luck and keep up the posts

srouth · 03-18-2013, 02:53 PM

Hey, good looking truck. I'm not far from you. Work in GBO.. I just bought a 65 last month. Where did you take your frame to be blasted?

02-08-2013, 09:22 AM	#51
Realnoisy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 229	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project Shutt24, What size pipe did you use for the exhaust cut outs?

02-08-2013, 09:34 AM	#52
SHutt24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 34	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project I'll have to go back and measure but I think it is 4 inch. I cut an 1 inch piece off of it and welded it in. A 3 inch pipe will fit inside of it with plenty of room to spare.

02-11-2013, 09:24 AM	#54
SHutt24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 34	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project The outside diameter is 4 1/2" and inside is 4".

02-11-2013, 12:29 PM	#55
SHutt24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 34	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project Got a lot of work done this weekend.Repaired and painted the inner fender skirts. Made a new crossmember that holds the radiator. Replaced some rusted out metal in the rear shock crossmember. Finally got the pinion gear shaft out of the rear end housing. Took the frame to the sandblaster. Getting ready to order parts so I put the rear end back together. I will post some pics later. I would love to be able to put in a posi while I have the rear apart. If anyone has a used one for sale that fits a 3.73 gear ratio I would be interested. I know there are new ones out there but my budget will not allow that right now.

02-18-2013, 09:06 AM	#57
SHutt24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 34	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project I picked up my frame from the sandblaster on Friday afternoon and took it to my friends to prime and paint. I got my first lesson in throwing some paint. It turned out real nice. I will pick it up this week and start bolting on parts. Here are some pics it took with my phone Saturday. Attached Images

03-13-2013, 12:11 PM	#58
SHutt24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 34	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project My friend that helped me paint my truck frame restores chevelles and this is one he put together. Attached Images

03-13-2013, 03:45 PM	#59
SHutt24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 34	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project I removed this part from the frame and now I can not remember where it goes and I am ready to bolt it back on. Can someone tell me where it goes? Attached Images Last edited by SHutt24; 03-13-2013 at 04:12 PM.

03-14-2013, 04:12 AM	#61
Chief Big Toe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Caddo Mills, Texas Posts: 5	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project wow ...just joined and I am realy impressed with the site. the trucks and so far the peps. nice follow along.

03-14-2013, 10:16 AM	#63
SHutt24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 34	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project I am pretty sure it came off one of the sides of the frame but I can not find any holes that will match up. It does have a slight curve and it was riveted. The assembly manual does not show the individual frame brackets.

03-14-2013, 11:46 AM	#65
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project Shutt24, I really wish I had some answers for your unanaswered questions, but I am learning everything as I go. Just wanted to give you some kudos for doing some real nice work. Hope the rest goes smoothly for you. Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2013, 09:25 PM	#67
SHutt24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 34	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project Stripped all the undercoating off the bottom and finished installing the passenger side rocker panel. Attached Images

03-17-2013, 09:48 PM	#69
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project underside of cab looks very clean by the way, are the driver side rocker good to go, or are you replacing them as well? __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

03-17-2013, 10:57 PM	#70
blackcloud45 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 41	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project Awesome! You don't waste any time Posted via Mobile Device __________________ It always comes down to that one stupid bolt...

03-18-2013, 10:12 AM	#71
SHutt24 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 34	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project Thanks for letting me know where those plates go, I'll to see if I can find the other one. When I was taking apart this truck some of the bolts had to be cut or ground off. I did not keep those so now when I go back to assemble I am having to guess on what size and thread bolts to use. The manuals I have do not list all the bolts or the sizes. My assembly manual does list some of the bolt part numbers but not the size. Is there a manual out there that list all the bolts, screws and fastners used to put this back together? Right now I am bolting the engine crossmember back in and I need to know the size bolts for the 6 that bolt it to the bottom of the frame. There are 3 on each side and they have nuts. Then I need the same for the 4 that bolt it to the side of the frame, 2 on each side they have nuts. Then there are 4, 2 on each side that bolt through the side frame and screw into the crossmember. I really need bolt size and thread size for these 4. I used 7/16 x 1 grade 8 course thread for the nutted bolts just to hang it. I did a search and did not find anything helpfull one here. Thanks.

03-18-2013, 01:05 PM	#72
dpowell112 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Stanardsville VA Posts: 9	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project And the fun begins nice looking truck body seems in really good shape for its age



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03-18-2013, 01:05 PM	#73
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project I think the problem with my phone is that the 32GB micro SD card is just about full, and it gets hung up when I connect to the PC. Anyhow, here is the picture, you prob don't need it now, but here it is anyway Attached Images __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

03-18-2013, 01:37 PM	#74
Chibueno Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 37	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project You have a great looking starter truck. $1000 is a great price. good luck and keep up the posts __________________ Restoring America, one Chevy at a Time:

03-18-2013, 02:53 PM	#75
srouth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Franklinville, NC Posts: 3	Re: 1966 C10 Fleetside Project Hey, good looking truck. I'm not far from you. Work in GBO.. I just bought a 65 last month. Where did you take your frame to be blasted?

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