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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Came across this photo last night of my Mom and Dad, this was about 38 years ago (1978), I was 10 at the time.
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Thanks a million Bomp
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
DUDE! You have done very well on the truck and the kids! Heck if I was close I would buy you a beer. I have two boys in high school and the older I get the more I think that if your kids end up as productive members of society you have won the game of life....Great job ob the truck well.
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Wow, thanks man and how true. Raising kids is not easy and I won't even pretend mine are Angels, but they are the love of my life and growing up way to fast but at the same time becoming wonderful young men and women.
I am very blessed in many ways and it has been worth every bump in the road! I really think fighting the battle of life makes the difference in the end. I turned 48 last month and one of the things I really enjoyed about the wedding was all the young energy these kids have, they rocked it, I'll take that beer if you ever come through Texas! Quote:
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Congrats, Show winning truck and it holds its own on the street.
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
I hope you don't mind Craig.
This truck is spectacular and has the perfect history for TOTM. In case anyone missed it, voting is taking place here....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715943 |
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My votes in for it
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Thanks a million guys, I appreciate your votes, TOTM would be very cool honor given the awesome work that happens on this board!!!!!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
me too. that truck deserves it, what a beauty. plus great history...
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I appreciate that Clem!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
This build is beautiful! I assume we will have similar HP, do you have traction issues when running it hard?
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Thanks to all my 66 loving brothers here for voting for the truck for TOTM!
Never did I think when I first came here that it would end this way, truly blessed and can't say enough about the folks that are on this board. Most giving people I know and all preserving the wonderful history of these trucks. Thanks again from me and my family!!!!!! Craig
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I have really enjoyed following your build. The truck came out amazing blending new school and old school. Many years of enjoyment to come for you and your family. Congrats. CHIZZLER
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Thanks Chizzler,
Thanks for the old and new comment, it's a fine line to walk with these trucks, but I think I showed respect for what this truck is but also shows what the truck could be ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Congrats on TOTM!
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_____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold) |
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Like the way the truck turned out and the old pictures and history. I agree the new cars should not have the maintenance issues that they have. Poor design and little regard for the people that buy them. Makes you appreciate the old ones that are simpler when it comes time to work on them. Great work
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Thank you Dwight!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
I'm looking to install a vapor canister on the fuel breather line. Problem is the bottom of the canister needs to be above the top of the fuel tank and I haven't found a good place for this yet.
Anyone done this or have a suggestion?
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Just cut a big ol hole in the hood and weld a metal rod up in da air like the 1940 military jeeps had and stick it up on dat!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Hi Craig,
I just found this build when you won TOTM, I must say that it is well deserved! I love the attention to detail, the drivetrain combo and basically every thing about the truck but the best part is the history behind it. Hats off to you sir. I did have two questions: what happened to the plan for mesquite and how ell do you like the under dash A/C unit? I'm assuming you got the fan bit worked out. -Richard
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Thanks Richard,
Mesquite plan fell through due to the time line for the wedding, didn't want to tackle that. I can always add later. My plans for now is to build a center console around the shifter from Mesquite this winter. I really like the vintage air unit, I had to replace the fan relay and the main ECU to get the fan to work again. All is good now! Quote:
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