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**Advanced Design** · 02-18-2018, 04:43 PM

Congratulations Grandpa! Great picture!

likaroc13 · 02-18-2018, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Have been enjoying the truck, she has a little over 2,000 miles on her now. Never get use to the power

Also I became a Grandpa on December 30th:

The truck is still looking great! Hope you get your leak issue figured out soon.

on becoming a grandpa!

**mongocanfly** · 02-18-2018, 08:45 PM

I seen pics of this truck floating around but never saw the build thread til now...sweet truck and color....and congrats paw-paw

**Clyde65** · 02-18-2018, 08:50 PM

Co grate on the grand! They are something very special!

Also congrats on the trophies! Well deserved!

**Captainfab** · 02-19-2018, 12:58 AM

Congrats on becoming a grandpa

Texas66 · 05-10-2018, 06:25 PM

Craig,
Joined about this time last year when I bought my '66. Drove it home, parked it in the shop and started tearing it down. It's funny how I started off to do just a few things and looked one day and on;y the cab was left on the frame.
Decided a few weeks ago to set aside the big block and go with a built LS3 and that's when I came across your journey.
WOW! Awesome job with the post and pics! What an adventure this post has been. Great read and Congrats, Congrats, Congrats! I'm a new grandpa and loving it.

I just got my frame back from paint and ready to start my build. You mentioned in your post about posting a build sheet or something of the sort. Were you able to do that?

Again, Awesome job!

**66ChevyMax** · 05-29-2018, 05:27 PM

Thanks for the kind words 66, and yes being a Grandpa is awesome

I never did put together a build sheet, one of the many things I thought I would do but never got around to it

I think most items are in the thread, if you have any detailed question don't hesitate to post them here. I will be glad to help or answer with anything you got.

Good Luck,
Craig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas66

Craig,
Joined about this time last year when I bought my '66. Drove it home, parked it in the shop and started tearing it down. It's funny how I started off to do just a few things and looked one day and on;y the cab was left on the frame.
Decided a few weeks ago to set aside the big block and go with a built LS3 and that's when I came across your journey.
WOW! Awesome job with the post and pics! What an adventure this post has been. Great read and Congrats, Congrats, Congrats! I'm a new grandpa and loving it.

I just got my frame back from paint and ready to start my build. You mentioned in your post about posting a build sheet or something of the sort. Were you able to do that?

Again, Awesome job!

**Android04** · 05-30-2018, 11:57 AM

Love the truck! Do you know where I can get one of those gun racks?

dirt_dobber · 05-30-2018, 12:15 PM

I just went thru every page of this thread this morning and I am blown away by both of your build and your positive responses. Love the truck!

**66ChevyMax** · 05-30-2018, 03:39 PM

They are link unicorns now

Quote:

Originally Posted by Android04

Love the truck! Do you know where I can get one of those gun racks?

Thank you sir, this is for sure one of the coolest things I have done and been a part of. I try to keep my mouth shut if I don't have anything good to say, notice I said try...... I fail a lot as well

Thanks again!

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Originally Posted by dirt_dobber

I just went thru every page of this thread this morning and I am blown away by both of your build and your positive responses. Love the truck!

88Stanger · 08-29-2019, 09:58 AM

Old post, but DAMN that is a nice truck!

**66ChevyMax** · 09-12-2019, 10:40 AM

Thanks man, it was a fun project!

Dhodge87 · 09-16-2019, 08:37 PM

Beautiful build, I am just starting the research phase for my grandfathers 63 C-10 that he left to me and my brother 12 years ago.

I have a couple questions.
I really digg that orange color, do you have a paint code?
Do you have any type of parts/suppliers list?
What did you do for a complete harness for the driveline and for the trucks electrics?
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**66ChevyMax** · 09-23-2019, 02:04 PM

Hello see my answers below.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhodge87

Beautiful build, I am just starting the research phase for my grandfathers 63 C-10 that he left to me and my brother 12 years ago.

I have a couple questions.
I really digg that orange color, do you have a paint code?

Chrysler Sunburst Orange: Brand Code 907546, PPG Deltron

Do you have any type of parts/suppliers list?

No just the ones in the Thread

What did you do for a complete harness for the driveline and for the trucks electrics?

Harness came with the New Crate Motor from GM

Hope this helps!

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88Stanger · 01-23-2020, 04:50 PM

thank you for the build step by step.

LTZMAN · 01-27-2020, 12:16 PM

Nice work, im working on a 66 my dad purchased in 1984 he gave me. im putting a 2018 5.3 in it now. Thanks for all the posting.

**66ChevyMax** · 02-03-2020, 06:20 PM

You're welcome I hope it helps out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88Stanger

thank you for the build step by step.

Glad to hear another truck is staying in the family, good luck on your build and thanks for the nice comments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LTZMAN

Nice work, im working on a 66 my dad purchased in 1984 he gave me. im putting a 2018 5.3 in it now. Thanks for all the posting.

mckee · 04-12-2020, 04:44 PM

WOW!!!! what a great build you have out done yourself. Its nice to see builds like this to keep all of use inspired to continue on our own trucks. I have a 64 that I started a year ago and like a lots of us life problems come and go. after reading this build hopefully I'm back to my build again. Thanks for all the encouraging motivation for me to get back to it.

**66ChevyMax** · 04-16-2020, 07:50 AM

Thank you very much mckee, glad to hear this will help you get back into it. Stay persistent and safe.

02-18-2018, 04:43 PM	#976
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Congratulations Grandpa! Great picture! __________________ 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

02-18-2018, 08:45 PM	#978
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,662	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I seen pics of this truck floating around but never saw the build thread til now...sweet truck and color....and congrats paw-paw __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-18-2018, 08:50 PM	#979
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 Co grate on the grand! They are something very special! Also congrats on the trophies! Well deserved! __________________ 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!*

02-19-2018, 12:58 AM	#980
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05-10-2018, 06:25 PM	#981
Texas66 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pearland TX Posts: 37	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Craig, Joined about this time last year when I bought my '66. Drove it home, parked it in the shop and started tearing it down. It's funny how I started off to do just a few things and looked one day and on;y the cab was left on the frame. Decided a few weeks ago to set aside the big block and go with a built LS3 and that's when I came across your journey. WOW! Awesome job with the post and pics! What an adventure this post has been. Great read and Congrats, Congrats, Congrats! I'm a new grandpa and loving it. I just got my frame back from paint and ready to start my build. You mentioned in your post about posting a build sheet or something of the sort. Were you able to do that? Again, Awesome job!

05-30-2018, 11:57 AM	#983
Android04 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 377	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Love the truck! Do you know where I can get one of those gun racks?

05-30-2018, 12:15 PM	#984
dirt_dobber Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Bee Cave TEXAS Posts: 6	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I just went thru every page of this thread this morning and I am blown away by both of your build and your positive responses. Love the truck!

08-29-2019, 09:58 AM	#986
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,651	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Old post, but DAMN that is a nice truck!

09-12-2019, 10:40 AM	#987
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Thanks man, it was a fun project! __________________ 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

09-16-2019, 08:37 PM	#988
Dhodge87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Roebling, NJ Posts: 1	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Beautiful build, I am just starting the research phase for my grandfathers 63 C-10 that he left to me and my brother 12 years ago. I have a couple questions. I really digg that orange color, do you have a paint code? Do you have any type of parts/suppliers list? What did you do for a complete harness for the driveline and for the trucks electrics? Posted via Mobile Device

01-23-2020, 04:50 PM	#990
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,651	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride thank you for the build step by step.

01-27-2020, 12:16 PM	#991
LTZMAN Registered User Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 55	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Nice work, im working on a 66 my dad purchased in 1984 he gave me. im putting a 2018 5.3 in it now. Thanks for all the posting. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=798625

04-12-2020, 04:44 PM	#993
mckee Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: San Bernardino, CA. Posts: 5	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride WOW!!!! what a great build you have out done yourself. Its nice to see builds like this to keep all of use inspired to continue on our own trucks. I have a 64 that I started a year ago and like a lots of us life problems come and go. after reading this build hopefully I'm back to my build again. Thanks for all the encouraging motivation for me to get back to it.

04-16-2020, 07:50 AM	#994
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Thank you very much mckee, glad to hear this will help you get back into it. Stay persistent and safe. __________________ 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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