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65Custom · 12-10-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

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

Me Too!!

duallyjams · 12-10-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 65Custom

Me Too!!

Man O Man the lean too is even bigger than my house now I know I'm moving in

the shop is assume.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-11-2011, 02:55 PM

The boat is very comfortable.

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Man O Man the lean too is even bigger than my house now I know I'm moving in

the shop is assume.

dbomb53 · 12-11-2011, 06:47 PM

Very, very nice, I'm speechless.
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**66ChevyMax** · 12-11-2011, 08:07 PM

Until death do them part

thanks again to Jim at Hurst, he made it easy.

darkhorse970 · 12-11-2011, 08:12 PM

Wow, very cool!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-11-2011, 08:16 PM

Thanks guys, trust me I know how blessed I am to have this shop. I'm amazed every day I'm in there, make those 110 deg days this summer putting up red iron worth it.

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

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

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Originally Posted by 65Custom

Me Too!!

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Originally Posted by dbomb53

Very, very nice, I'm speechless.
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**Captainfab** · 12-11-2011, 11:46 PM

Yes, very nice shop

This is going to be one sweet truck with a LS3 and a 6 speed

57truckguy · 12-16-2011, 01:25 AM

I am absoultly spechlessly in awl..

jimmydean · 12-16-2011, 11:48 AM

Wow...

<edit> i would like to do this swap in the future, I want to see where your shifter winds up.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-17-2011, 02:57 AM

Got the motor mounted, front disc brakes, tested the air ride, was a good night

custom63 · 12-17-2011, 02:59 AM

SIIIIIICK!!!!!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-17-2011, 03:01 AM

Thanks guys, hope to have this thing back on the ground this weekend.

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Yes, very nice shop

This is going to be one sweet truck with a LS3 and a 6 speed

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Originally Posted by 57truckguy

I am absoultly spechlessly in awl..

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

Wow...

<edit> i would like to do this swap in the future, I want to see where your shifter winds up.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-17-2011, 03:08 AM

And one from the front.

fattyarbuckle · 12-17-2011, 10:00 AM

This project is what separates the men from boys!

Looks like artwork so far!

kpc01 · 12-17-2011, 12:12 PM

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Looking great. Cant wait to hear that engine!

SCOTI · 12-17-2011, 12:35 PM

Someone's gettin' an x-mas card from their CC company!!

theastronaut · 12-18-2011, 12:56 AM

Dear Santa...

Just wow, this is an awesome, awesome build. Very well thought out and very quick progress as a bonus! You will have one extremely nice driving truck when it's finished! I haven't seen an official paint scheme yet, so I'll cast my vote for the original yellow/white colors. There's not many trucks around with that color combo so it would be different and stand out, while retaining a bit if the classic/original look. Cant wait to see it finished!
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**66ChevyMax** · 12-18-2011, 02:03 AM

Thank you very much fattyarbuckle, this site and the builders here have done as much for this build as I have, thanks again bro

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This project is what separates the men from boys!

Looks like artwork so far!

You and me both

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Originally Posted by kpc01

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Looking great. Cant wait to hear that engine!

I would be fine with them just holding the bill

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Someone's gettin' an x-mas card from their CC company!!

My wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas and my response was

Still working on the paint scheme, I really like the gray in the wheels, but yellow always catches your eye

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Originally Posted by theastronaut

Dear Santa...

Just wow, this is an awesome, awesome build. Very well thought out and very quick progress as a bonus! You will have one extremely nice driving truck when it's finished! I haven't seen an official paint scheme yet, so I'll cast my vote for the original yellow/white colors. There's not many trucks around with that color combo so it would be different and stand out, while retaining a bit if the classic/original look. Cant wait to see it finished!
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**66ChevyMax** · 12-18-2011, 02:18 AM

Had to back track some today. One of the front wheels center bore was completely wrong would not even slide onto hub???? Ordered a replacement so won't be back on the ground for another week.

I mounted the engine last night, the original motor mounts were located in the back two holes, the cpp mounts fit perfect in the front two holes and the hole in the cross member, the instructions said nothing about which holes to use, so I used the front two "WRONG".

Took the enging back out had to drill a hole in the cross member for the lower bolt then replaced the engine.

FYI original oil pan works just fine when mounted in the CORRECT location....yes now I'm the proud owner of a muscle car oil pan that I don't need

**66ChevyMax** · 12-18-2011, 02:20 AM

The engine now located in the correct position, I hope!

**66ChevyMax** · 12-18-2011, 02:24 AM

Notice the string that is strung between the two cab mounting holes. Using this string line I can closely estimate the shifter location in the cab.

**66ChevyMax** · 12-18-2011, 02:26 AM

I think the WD-40 can is close to the most forward shifting location. I think the middle location whould be located close to the exising shifter shown below.

duallyjams · 12-18-2011, 09:03 AM

Are you keeping the bench seat or switching to buckets ?

**youngrodder** · 12-18-2011, 12:00 PM

Very impressive build....
Keep up the great work (and pics)

Marc

12-11-2011, 06:47 PM	#104
dbomb53 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: phoenix az Posts: 363	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Very, very nice, I'm speechless. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ----------------------------------------------- "I wanna be like Dino when I grow up"

12-11-2011, 08:07 PM	#105
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Until death do them part thanks again to Jim at Hurst, he made it easy. __________________ 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

12-11-2011, 08:12 PM	#106
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Wow, very cool! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

12-11-2011, 11:46 PM	#108
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,251	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Yes, very nice shop This is going to be one sweet truck with a LS3 and a 6 speed __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-16-2011, 01:25 AM	#109
57truckguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 261	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I am absoultly spechlessly in awl..

12-16-2011, 11:48 AM	#110
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Wow... <edit> i would like to do this swap in the future, I want to see where your shifter winds up. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

12-17-2011, 02:57 AM	#111
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the motor mounted, front disc brakes, tested the air ride, was a good night __________________ 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

12-17-2011, 02:59 AM	#112
custom63 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Auburn, Ca. Posts: 171	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride SIIIIIICK!!!!! __________________ Tommy~ The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits -- Albert Einstein 63 build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317341

12-17-2011, 03:08 AM	#114
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride And one from the front. __________________ 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

12-17-2011, 10:00 AM	#115
fattyarbuckle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St. Louis Mo. Posts: 282	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride This project is what separates the men from boys! Looks like artwork so far!

12-17-2011, 12:12 PM	#116
kpc01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW TX (Oak Point) Posts: 148	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Posted via Mobile Device Looking great. Cant wait to hear that engine! Last edited by kpc01; 12-17-2011 at 12:40 PM.

12-17-2011, 12:35 PM	#117
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,042	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Someone's gettin' an x-mas card from their CC company!! __________________ 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.*

12-18-2011, 12:56 AM	#118
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,898	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Dear Santa... Just wow, this is an awesome, awesome build. Very well thought out and very quick progress as a bonus! You will have one extremely nice driving truck when it's finished! I haven't seen an official paint scheme yet, so I'll cast my vote for the original yellow/white colors. There's not many trucks around with that color combo so it would be different and stand out, while retaining a bit if the classic/original look. Cant wait to see it finished! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

12-18-2011, 02:18 AM	#120
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Had to back track some today. One of the front wheels center bore was completely wrong would not even slide onto hub???? Ordered a replacement so won't be back on the ground for another week. I mounted the engine last night, the original motor mounts were located in the back two holes, the cpp mounts fit perfect in the front two holes and the hole in the cross member, the instructions said nothing about which holes to use, so I used the front two "WRONG". Took the enging back out had to drill a hole in the cross member for the lower bolt then replaced the engine. FYI original oil pan works just fine when mounted in the CORRECT location....yes now I'm the proud owner of a muscle car oil pan that I don't need __________________ 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

12-18-2011, 02:20 AM	#121
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride The engine now located in the correct position, I hope! __________________ 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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12-18-2011, 02:24 AM	#122
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Notice the string that is strung between the two cab mounting holes. Using this string line I can closely estimate the shifter location in the cab. __________________ 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

12-18-2011, 02:26 AM	#123
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride I think the WD-40 can is close to the most forward shifting location. I think the middle location whould be located close to the exising shifter shown below. __________________ 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

12-18-2011, 09:03 AM	#124
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Are you keeping the bench seat or switching to buckets ? __________________ 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!

12-18-2011, 12:00 PM	#125
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,773	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Very impressive build.... Keep up the great work (and pics) Marc __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

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