![]() |
![]() |
#126 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Saint Anne, Illinois
Posts: 80
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
I haven't worked on the truck in a while. Got some of the rust cut out of the floor. I have all the patch panels for it. I made a panel for above the floor pan and welded it in. This is my first attemt at welding. I didn't realize how much rust was in the cab till I tore it apart.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#127 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: GA
Posts: 281
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
It will be worth it when your done.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#128 |
chevy only
![]() Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 6,619
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
man anytime i think i can't take the heat in arizona i see you guys with the rust and think maybe i can , nice work this is going to be one very nice truck
__________________
CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else ! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#129 |
Redneck Hillbilly
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Backwoods
Posts: 1,307
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Coming along great, that's one clean build you've got going on.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#130 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 3,728
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Amazing what was hiding under that paint, but it will be rock solid when you are all done. Keep it 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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#131 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Forsyth, Ga
Posts: 1,012
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Couple more questions.
What paint did you use to get the engine the same color as the body? Did you have to scuff up the grade 8 hardware to get the paint to stick? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#132 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: HOUSTON TX
Posts: 1,161
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#133 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Saint Anne, Illinois
Posts: 80
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Thanks for the encouragement guys. I've been putting this part of the build off for a while because welding is not my thing, but I am trying to teach myself. Biohazard, the paint on the engine is the same paint I used on the frame. I've painted other engines with regular paint and it seems to hold up ok. Yes, I just scuffed up the hardware.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#134 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Saint Anne, Illinois
Posts: 80
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Got a little more done. This is a lot harder than I thought it would be. I have most of the drivers side just tacked together. Time for a break, I'm going to the Goodguys show in Joliet this coming weekend and taking my Belair.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#135 |
made in america
Join Date: May 2010
Location: baton rouge la
Posts: 653
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
man you have some really nice toys! i have yet to learn about any body work but i have a question. right there where the to sections of floor meet why is does the front look like its hangin down further? i see the seam matches across the two of them. but not the bottom. two different companies make patch panels?
__________________
2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree ![]() 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow ![]() my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#136 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Saint Anne, Illinois
Posts: 80
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
The patch panels are from LMC. You have to do a lot of trimming on these panels . Once I get the new rocker panel on I will trim the floor panels to fit the rocker.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#137 |
made in america
Join Date: May 2010
Location: baton rouge la
Posts: 653
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
ahhh i seeee. i suppose its better to have to much and need to cut then to not have enough.
__________________
2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree ![]() 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow ![]() my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#138 | |
But Found Her 25yrs Later!
![]() Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Posts: 10,525
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Quote:
Good work! ![]()
__________________
I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#139 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Saint Anne, Illinois
Posts: 80
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Well I finally got the floors done. What a pain. Now I need to weld up the holes in the firewall and clean up the bottom of the cab.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#140 |
Needs a Big Block
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Red Deer , Alberta
Posts: 1,198
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Nice work!!!! you really got after it!!! lots attention to detail in your work , it looks really good especially for a guy whos just learning to weld!!!
this truck is gonna be awsome!!!
__________________
1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#141 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: sanford nc
Posts: 499
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Nice job on the floor and rockers. Im almost ready to weld my rockers on also. I just ordered some por15 to try out on the bottom of my floor after the rockers are welded on.
__________________
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#142 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 3,728
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Wow, this truck is looking better and better!
__________________
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 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#143 |
Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Lookin' good!
__________________
-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#144 |
PROJECT 7DEUCE
![]() Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,608
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Truck is looking great love the color scheme.
__________________
GO BIG GREEN ![]() MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#145 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Pittsburg, KS
Posts: 2,466
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
nice progress. floor looks great.
__________________
Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver..... |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#146 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Saint Anne, Illinois
Posts: 80
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
A little progress. Got the bottom of the cab cleaned up and primed.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#147 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: colleyville tx
Posts: 623
|
![]()
Looking good man sweet combo cant wait too see more
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#148 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: memphis
Posts: 2,537
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
coming alone nice
__________________
1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#149 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Dawson, Ga
Posts: 499
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
Nice build I'm in on watching this one I don't know how i have missed it
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#150 |
chevy runs deep
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PHOENIX AZ
Posts: 1,074
|
Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build
ttt
__________________
RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now ![]() http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|