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**66ChevyMax** · 12-05-2011, 03:32 PM

Yes I am, I have several pieces of furniture in the house that I made from Mesquite, it's a beautiful wood with a clear finish, nice redish brown color. Also the wood is very hevy so maybe it will help with traction

. My back yard is full of Mesquite Trees!

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

So....are ya gonna put Mesquite wood in the bed??????

Nice build and very nice shop too, I definitely have shop envy!

**Clyde65** · 12-05-2011, 05:23 PM

I looked into getting Mesquite wood for my truck, I just love the red-ish color when it is dried, besides it is almost indestructible and heavy as heck, but what I found was it is too expensive for me to buy ready to sand and finish.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-05-2011, 05:53 PM

I buy mine unfinished and run it through my planer and joiner (tuff on blades), price is not too bad unfinihsed but still a pricey wood. I also like hickory another heavy hard wood, my kitchen cabinets are knotty hickory.

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

I looked into getting Mesquite wood for my truck, I just love the red-ish color when it is dried, besides it is almost indestructible and heavy as heck, but what I found was it is too expensive for me to buy ready to sand and finish.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-05-2011, 06:35 PM

My Dad called me and asked me if I wanted the truck before he sold it. We were about to have our 4th child and I needed a bigger house so I told him to sell it so he could get a late model truck. That one cost me big time, but water under the bridge now.

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Originally Posted by E911manager

My brother sold my grandpa's 63 GMC about 3 years ago to a group of metal salvaging pirates that happened by the house one day. I didnt talk to him for a year. If I could have found it then I would have used it, but it was probably used to pay the federal debt to China.... I bet it has been turned into steel rebar for China's interstate system. Boy there is some salt in a wound... But since I couldnt get it I settled for a replacement.

Oh and you should be able to do 30-75 sideways...

LOL I hope so!

65Custom · 12-05-2011, 08:53 PM

Nice build, I'm liking what I see and great history.

Dinos63 · 12-05-2011, 11:07 PM

wow great work !! soo clean love it,welcome also and its neat that you got your dads truck

**66ChevyMax** · 12-07-2011, 12:13 AM

Got the lower half of the strong arm in today, this thing is stout!

coulter · 12-07-2011, 08:39 AM

looking really good man!!! really clean looking work

btw how is that epoxy floor holding up? been wanting to do mine for a while

duallyjams · 12-07-2011, 09:11 AM

Your shop is bigger than my house, when the truck is done can I move in

no really

great build

**66ChevyMax** · 12-07-2011, 11:02 AM

Thanks Coulter, not near the fabrication of your build, man I'm just a parts replacer compared to you. I love your photos as well.

Floor is holding up, the glossy shine is gone but the paint is still stuck, have welded over it, hit it with a plasma cutter and parts cleaner so far with no problems. It's much easier to clean for sure.

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Originally Posted by coulter

looking really good man!!! really clean looking work

btw how is that epoxy floor holding up? been wanting to do mine for a while

**66ChevyMax** · 12-07-2011, 11:11 AM

Sure come on down, you still have to go outside to take care of business

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Your shop is bigger than my house, when the truck is done can I move in

no really

great build

creep · 12-07-2011, 06:29 PM

If I had a shop like that I would never leave it! The truck is looking really good too.

likaroc13 · 12-07-2011, 10:28 PM

awesome build with great history...really clean work, & i love the shop as well...looking forward to the continued progress!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-08-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by creep

If I had a shop like that I would never leave it! The truck is looking really good too.

I'm in there every chance I get

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Originally Posted by likaroc13

awesome build with great history...really clean work, & i love the shop as well...looking forward to the continued progress!

Thanks man, you guys help keep me going with all the kind words

**66ChevyMax** · 12-08-2011, 12:08 AM

Got the front end together, she has a sway bar for the first time

May have tires and wheels tomorrow, disc brakes next week, transmission next week things are looking up.

Seems like I'm always waiting on parts but fact is this build is only 34 days old, time flies when you're having fun.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-08-2011, 12:24 AM

Old girl cleans up nice.

narx66gmc · 12-08-2011, 12:34 AM

Drastic difference!!
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510hpLs · 12-08-2011, 12:54 AM

wow nice shop. love the build so far, an great choice of power plant!!!!! ls motors rule !!

dbomb53 · 12-08-2011, 01:23 AM

nice work on the frame, what plans do you have for the body? more pics of the shop..

**66ChevyMax** · 12-10-2011, 05:59 PM

Still working on the color scheme, but pretty much a stock look with all moldings and emblems.

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Originally Posted by dbomb53

nice work on the frame, what plans do you have for the body? more pics of the shop..

**66ChevyMax** · 12-10-2011, 06:08 PM

Here are some more shop pics. This is the original 30x40 shop I built 7 years ago. You could not walk in this shop 60 days ago and the floor was not painted.

This photo is on the engine side it has a loft area in the corner for storage.

This photo is the oposite corner, loft is on the right.

Standing under loft area looking towards overhead doors, walk thru door on right goes to new shop area

Standing by truck cab looking at overhead doors, main walk thru door is left of the small overhead door

**66ChevyMax** · 12-10-2011, 06:18 PM

New shop area, 35x40 lean-to.

Standing in the new walk thru door looking to the right

Standing behind the boat looking towards overhead doors. Boat is a Tahoe 215 deck boat, great for summer fun and fishing in the fall

Standing in front of boat looking back at walk thru door to old shop. No I don't play golf, the kubota is mine the cart is my wifes. We live on 5 acres so she uses it to get around

Looking towards back of boat, this is my wood shop area

This is a work bench I built 7 years ago, I love this thing, it weighs about 350lbs (guessing)

**66ChevyMax** · 12-10-2011, 06:28 PM

Got the wheels and tires in today. Wheels are Boss 338, 8" on front 9.5" on rear. Tires are bridgestone

Front tires: 255/55 R18
Rear tires: 285/50 R18

Front tire on the right rear on the left

**66ChevyMax** · 12-10-2011, 06:37 PM

Transmission came in yesterday, T56 Magnum 6 speed, .63 6th gear. I am digging the hydraulic throw-out. Thanks to Jim at Hurst for all the help.

SCOTI · 12-10-2011, 06:51 PM

Man oh man.... I have serious shop envy!!

12-05-2011, 05:23 PM	#77
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I looked into getting Mesquite wood for my truck, I just love the red-ish color when it is dried, besides it is almost indestructible and heavy as heck, but what I found was it is too expensive for me to buy ready to sand and finish. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

12-05-2011, 08:53 PM	#80
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 509	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Nice build, I'm liking what I see and great history. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

12-05-2011, 11:07 PM	#81
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride wow great work !! soo clean love it,welcome also and its neat that you got your dads truck __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

12-07-2011, 12:13 AM	#82
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the lower half of the strong arm in today, this thing is stout! __________________ 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

12-07-2011, 08:39 AM	#83
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride looking really good man!!! really clean looking work btw how is that epoxy floor holding up? been wanting to do mine for a while __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

12-07-2011, 09:11 AM	#84
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Your shop is bigger than my house, when the truck is done can I move in no really great build __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-07-2011, 06:29 PM	#87
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride If I had a shop like that I would never leave it! The truck is looking really good too. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

12-07-2011, 10:28 PM	#88
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride awesome build with great history...really clean work, & i love the shop as well...looking forward to the continued progress! __________________ _____________________________________________ 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)

12-08-2011, 12:08 AM	#90
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the front end together, she has a sway bar for the first time May have tires and wheels tomorrow, disc brakes next week, transmission next week things are looking up. Seems like I'm always waiting on parts but fact is this build is only 34 days old, time flies when you're having fun. __________________ 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; 12-08-2011 at 12:25 AM.

12-08-2011, 12:24 AM	#91
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Old girl cleans up nice. __________________ 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

12-08-2011, 12:34 AM	#92
narx66gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 190	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Drastic difference!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Build Thread - Papa's truck build up

12-08-2011, 12:54 AM	#93
510hpLs Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spokane Washington Posts: 9	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride wow nice shop. love the build so far, an great choice of power plant!!!!! ls motors rule !!

12-08-2011, 01:23 AM	#94
dbomb53 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: phoenix az Posts: 363	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride nice work on the frame, what plans do you have for the body? more pics of the shop.. __________________ ----------------------------------------------- "I wanna be like Dino when I grow up"

12-10-2011, 06:08 PM	#96
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Here are some more shop pics. This is the original 30x40 shop I built 7 years ago. You could not walk in this shop 60 days ago and the floor was not painted. This photo is on the engine side it has a loft area in the corner for storage. This photo is the oposite corner, loft is on the right. Standing under loft area looking towards overhead doors, walk thru door on right goes to new shop area Standing by truck cab looking at overhead doors, main walk thru door is left of the small overhead door __________________ 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; 12-10-2011 at 06:41 PM.

12-10-2011, 06:18 PM	#97
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride New shop area, 35x40 lean-to. Standing in the new walk thru door looking to the right Standing behind the boat looking towards overhead doors. Boat is a Tahoe 215 deck boat, great for summer fun and fishing in the fall Standing in front of boat looking back at walk thru door to old shop. No I don't play golf, the kubota is mine the cart is my wifes. We live on 5 acres so she uses it to get around Looking towards back of boat, this is my wood shop area This is a work bench I built 7 years ago, I love this thing, it weighs about 350lbs (guessing) __________________ 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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12-10-2011, 06:28 PM	#98
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the wheels and tires in today. Wheels are Boss 338, 8" on front 9.5" on rear. Tires are bridgestone Front tires: 255/55 R18 Rear tires: 285/50 R18 Front tire on the right rear on the left __________________ 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

12-10-2011, 06:37 PM	#99
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Transmission came in yesterday, T56 Magnum 6 speed, .63 6th gear. I am digging the hydraulic throw-out. Thanks to Jim at Hurst for all the help. __________________ 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

12-10-2011, 06:51 PM	#100
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,039	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Man oh man.... I have serious shop envy!! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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