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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Thanks man!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Awesome Truck. I love it. The color is awesome. Man that thing is quick.
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Thanks man, the color took a lot of time to find, internet searches then going thru endless books at the paint store then painting actual samples.
Actual samples is the only way to go in my opinion. She is as quick as I will ever need her to be. Thanks again!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Did some more cruising tonight at higher speeds, 6th gear is 77mph at 1500rpms. 3.08 rear end, I'm happy with that.
License plate and bracket with light installed, I'm officially street legal.
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Here's a video of the evidence of her first burnout
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Still working out the bugs, speed controller for A/C fan went out, new one is on the way, bought the unit from vintage almost 4 years ago, they are sending free of charge, props. From the start I have had some issues with the throttle body, High Idle Code, a short rev up or it would die during coasting, then a dirty throttle body code and I knew that was wrong. So replaced the throttle body and all is good.
On to whatever comes next, HA! Will pick up speakers and amp today to start the stereo install which is greatly needed so I can't hear every little noise the truck makes. Have made several hard breaking runs and all is good, she stays straight and the pressure and touch required to make the tires squeal isn't bad at all. Also put her back on the lift and gave everything a once over, anyone think I'm paranoid?
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quote: anyone think im paranoid?
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Thanks, you would think since I put every single bolt on this truck I could relax but it's just the opposite
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Hope everyone had a great 4th of July, I have a little less hair on my arms and ringing in my ears which is typical after the 4th at my house, so it was a good weekend
![]() Drove the truck quite a bit this weekend, truck has about 500 miles counting the test drives during pre-assembly. Installed the stereo system this weekend, 6 1/2" rounds in kick panels, 6x9's in boxes behind the seat, amp and sub under the seat, will post pictures later. Drove it for an hour Saturday about 55 miles total with no issues. I was a little concerned that the tranny and diff combination was going to be a little tall but I'm pleased with the final results, below is the numbers: Rear end: 3.08 Posi Rear Tires: 285/50 R18 T56 6th Gear: .63 2,000 rpms - 4th 60mph, 5th 70mph, 6th 80mph Vintage Air is now sending a new ECU as the A/C fan is still not working, this should do the trick.
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
3.08 gear...any idea how fast it'll go topped out in 6th?
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
No but she would be air born by then
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
318mph
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Does that mean your going to add wings to the sides?... maybe hide them so they fold out at a certain speed?
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
I would back off at 300
![]() With her aerodynamics and the West Texas winds, wings would not be required, the air under the hood alone would get this thing air born!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Had my oldest Son make this negative space vinyl sticker from this photo, it turned out pretty cool I think.
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
wow that is such a thoughtful touch. You just made the truck 10x better!!! Now you'll always be thinking about him when you see the truck. What an awesome tribute! Best upgrade yet bud.
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Thanks brother, I like the way it turned out and it gives some ownership to my oldest who worked very hard to make it look good.
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Very nice work on the sticker and a fitting tribute!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Thanks Doug!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Went for a drive today and came across this beauty, not sure why she was parked out by the street, looks like it was purchased at Barrett Jackson:
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Turn it up, a little burn out, also made my first 0-60 run - 5.9sec!
https://youtu.be/q_l2Ig_7wrU https://youtu.be/q_l2Ig_7wrU
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Sounds like you're having fun!
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
![]() I believe I have watched your build since the day you made your first thread post. Nice to see one done.. Maybe one day I'll finish one of my own.. ![]()
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Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride
Thanks Phillip, yes I am
Thanks Chris, there was many days even years that I thought how and when will it ever be done. Truth be known it's still not completely done but I can drive it anytime I want so maybe it is ![]()
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. Truck looks and sounds great, again - awesome job building this one! I always look forward to seeing new pics in this thread! . .
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