'66 Budget friendly driver

[dieseldude4bt]

Maybe not.
I just saw you were in GJ and looked like you worked at the Chevy Dealership.
I droped some off to a guy that worked there, thought it might be you.

[olrosa]

Originally Posted by dieseldude4bt

Maybe not.
I just saw you were in GJ and looked like you worked at the Chevy Dealership.
I droped some off to a guy that worked there, thought it might be you.

Oh, crap yes! I remember now. Yep thats me

[olrosa]

Check out the videos! Please do me a huge fave and comment on them on the YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9BAjzPo8fE

[olrosa]

Video 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH64FCP-llM

Video 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAM0bzhIYds

[CRGRS 66]

Coooool

[olrosa]

Finally got the 8" wheels painted black. Have to get some wider rubber now too. Also working on getting the dual master cylinder installed.

[olrosa]

Finally got to the master cylinder. I had the help of big Willie once again. I didn't have time and he can run brake lines like no other.

[made2drag]

Great build! Ive seen those hub caps somewhere but I don't remember what they are off of?

[1lucky1]

Any updates,How well do the brakes work without a booster,Can the front be adjusted to get it lower,Thanks Lucky

[olrosa]

Originally Posted by made2drag

Great build! Ive seen those hub caps somewhere but I don't remember what they are off of?

I'm not sure what they came off of

Originally Posted by 1lucky1

Any updates,How well do the brakes work without a booster,Can the front be adjusted to get it lower,Thanks Lucky

Yes the brakes work perfectly without the booster. I like the looks as well because I don't have that big ol booster under the hood!

The front could be brought down a little bit, but I don't want it any lower. I don't really have to worry about much sticking up in the road when I'm driving. Everything is working perfectly together. Couldn't be happier with this setup.

[Styler1968]

Originally Posted by olrosa

I'm not sure what they came off of



Yes the brakes work perfectly without the booster. I like the looks as well because I don't have that big ol booster under the hood!

The front could be brought down a little bit, but I don't want it any lower. I don't really have to worry about much sticking up in the road when I'm driving. Everything is working perfectly together. Couldn't be happier with this setup.

Are those the stock steel wheels that came on the truck or are you running something different? Which spindle did they use on the front, the modular or just the regular 2.5” drop? Looks like there was no issue with the brakes clearing those wheels are you running a wheels spacer also?

[olrosa]

Originally Posted by Styler1968

Are those the stock steel wheels that came on the truck or are you running something different? Which spindle did they use on the front, the modular or just the regular 2.5” drop? Looks like there was no issue with the brakes clearing those wheels are you running a wheels spacer also?

You need stock 4x4 Blazer wheels to clear the calipers, then no type of spacer is needed. We just used the regular 2.5" drop spindle

[Styler1968]

Originally Posted by olrosa

You need stock 4x4 Blazer wheels to clear the calipers, then no type of spacer is needed. We just used the regular 2.5" drop spindle

So the wheels you had on it when you had the qa1 suspension where from a 4x4 blazer do you recall the year? 15x7? I was gonna order some of the wheel vintiques but I’m not sure what size and backspacing.

[350TacoZilla]

The plain steel ones remind me of the military blazer wheels (m1009). Good looking truck man and I bet its a fun drive with suspension dialed in.

[olrosa]

Originally Posted by Styler1968

So the wheels you had on it when you had the qa1 suspension where from a 4x4 blazer do you recall the year? 15x7? I was gonna order some of the wheel vintiques but I’m not sure what size and backspacing.

Wheel Vintique will know exactly what you want. I think my wheels are from a late 70's early 80's square Blazer

[olrosa]

Originally Posted by 350TacoZilla

The plain steel ones remind me of the military blazer wheels (m1009). Good looking truck man and I bet its a fun drive with suspension dialed in.

Thank you. It's a blast!

[Captainfab]

I have a set of 4 of the factory 15" x 8" 6 hole wheels for sale in the classifieds.

Originally Posted by Styler1968

So the wheels you had on it when you had the qa1 suspension where from a 4x4 blazer do you recall the year? 15x7? I was gonna order some of the wheel vintiques but I’m not sure what size and backspacing.

[olrosa]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I have a set of 4 of the factory 15" x 8" 6 hole wheels for sale in the classifieds.

[1enick72]

So, you've said a number of times how well the truck handles with the new suspension, how is the ride? I'm about to assemble my suspension. I have been going back and forth on what to use. I live in Maine where the roads are hilly, curvy and not the smoothest.

[olrosa]

Originally Posted by 1enick72

So, you've said a number of times how well the truck handles with the new suspension, how is the ride? I'm about to assemble my suspension. I have been going back and forth on what to use. I live in Maine where the roads are hilly, curvy and not the smoothest.

The ride is outstanding as well! And with the adjustable shocks you can tailor the smoothness or stiffness as you like. You won't be disappointed with the setup.

Hope this helps.

[MDPotter]

I'm in GJ as well, restoring a '64 for my dad. I just finished painting everything. Chassis is 80% complete and we will start putting the body back together this weekend.

Your '72 is awesome, I'd like to build that body style for myself.

[olrosa]

Originally Posted by MDPotter

I'm in GJ as well, restoring a '64 for my dad. I just finished painting everything. Chassis is 80% complete and we will start putting the body back together this weekend.

Your '72 is awesome, I'd like to build that body style for myself.

That's awesome! I'd love to see it sometime

[namloc]

Very cool. Been in the back of the crowd watching. Did ya get the vibration issue doused out ?

[olrosa]

Originally Posted by namloc

Very cool. Been in the back of the crowd watching. Did ya get the vibration issue doused out ?

ya, it was the bearing in the back of the tranny

[olrosa]

Who here has replaced the bearing in the back tail section of the 3 on the tree tranny? Where the drive shaft slides in.

I need some advice. Can I just pull it out or does the transmission have to be dropped? Thank you.