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61_FL_Apache · 08-19-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

^^ Agreed!!! ^^

**Advanced Design** · 08-24-2016, 08:30 PM

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

Turtleman · 08-24-2016, 10:21 PM

My votes in for it

**66ChevyMax** · 08-24-2016, 11:04 PM

Thanks a million guys, I appreciate your votes, TOTM would be very cool honor given the awesome work that happens on this board!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

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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Originally Posted by Turtleman

My votes in for it

**clemdaddy** · 08-25-2016, 07:20 PM

me too. that truck deserves it, what a beauty. plus great history...

**66ChevyMax** · 08-26-2016, 10:23 AM

I appreciate that Clem!

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

me too. that truck deserves it, what a beauty. plus great history...

The1960APE · 08-26-2016, 12:22 PM

This build is beautiful! I assume we will have similar HP, do you have traction issues when running it hard?

**66ChevyMax** · 08-26-2016, 09:44 PM

Thanks, I can break loose in 1st gear anytime I want, 2nd gear is better and 3rd will slip a bit. I'm running a tall gear with the 3.08 rear end. If I had left the 3.73 in it, I think it would have been much harder to keep hooked up.

A Posi is a must!

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Originally Posted by The1960APE

This build is beautiful! I assume we will have similar HP, do you have traction issues when running it hard?

**66ChevyMax** · 08-30-2016, 09:38 PM

So I had to change a headlamp in my 2012 Silverado, really shouldn't be this involved.

**66ChevyMax** · 09-01-2016, 11:58 PM

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

**CHIZZLER** · 09-02-2016, 12:12 AM

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

**66ChevyMax** · 09-02-2016, 12:39 AM

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

getting deap

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

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

likaroc13 · 09-02-2016, 03:50 AM

Congrats on TOTM!

**66ChevyMax** · 09-02-2016, 08:20 AM

Thanks Phillip

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Congrats on TOTM!

tune_1 · 09-02-2016, 01:29 PM

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

Dwight

**66ChevyMax** · 09-02-2016, 08:31 PM

Thank you Dwight!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tune_1

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

Dwight

**66ChevyMax** · 09-04-2016, 12:11 PM

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?

Turtleman · 09-04-2016, 04:24 PM

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!

rkn463 · 09-04-2016, 05:09 PM

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

**66ChevyMax** · 09-04-2016, 05:49 PM

I'll keep that in mind

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turtleman

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!

**66ChevyMax** · 09-04-2016, 05:52 PM

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:

Originally Posted by rkn463

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

**66ChevyMax** · 09-08-2016, 10:29 AM

Got some more proofs in from the wedding:

This was my Dad's seat at the wedding:

My new Daughter:

Didn't really think that this is where my Grandkids would come from

Dubnova · 09-08-2016, 10:32 AM

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.

**66ChevyMax** · 09-08-2016, 10:41 AM

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!

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Originally Posted by Dubnova

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.

**66ChevyMax** · 09-08-2016, 10:52 AM

My Pit Crew in Life:

08-24-2016, 08:30 PM	#902
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	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 __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-24-2016, 10:21 PM	#903
Turtleman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 290	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride My votes in for it

08-25-2016, 07:20 PM	#905
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride me too. that truck deserves it, what a beauty. plus great history...

08-26-2016, 12:22 PM	#907
The1960APE Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 494	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? __________________ 1965 Olds 442 "Project Oldmobile" 1971 2wd GMC Jimmy..."The Orangutan" 1961 Apache "The Ape" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679735

08-30-2016, 09:38 PM	#909
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride So I had to change a headlamp in my 2012 Silverado, really shouldn't be this involved. __________________ 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

09-01-2016, 11:58 PM	#910
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride 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 __________________ 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

09-02-2016, 12:12 AM	#911
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride 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 __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

09-02-2016, 03:50 AM	#913
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Congrats on TOTM! __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

09-02-2016, 01:29 PM	#915
tune_1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Okla Posts: 196	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 Dwight

09-04-2016, 12:11 PM	#917
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	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? __________________ 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

09-04-2016, 04:24 PM	#918
Turtleman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 290	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride 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!

09-04-2016, 05:09 PM	#919
rkn463 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iredell, Texas Posts: 582	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 __________________ I may have too many Chevys... Is that possible? 68 c50 pickup build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704713

09-08-2016, 10:29 AM	#922
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got some more proofs in from the wedding: This was my Dad's seat at the wedding: My new Daughter: Didn't really think that this is where my Grandkids would come from __________________ 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 Last edited by 66ChevyMax; 09-08-2016 at 10:37 AM.

09-08-2016, 10:32 AM	#923
Dubnova Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Madison Alabama Posts: 201	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.

09-08-2016, 10:52 AM	#925
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride My Pit Crew in Life: __________________ 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



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