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**CustomCab66** · 04-16-2020, 10:53 PM

New MLS head gaskets installed, new lifters, heads installed, new pushrods. Again it has been running since Monday so I went down for a wash. Back together looking good. Really looks as good as it did when I swapped it into my truck a few years ago

aggie91 · 04-28-2020, 12:54 PM

I had a random misfire on #3 and it turned out to be a bad connection in one off the pins in the plug for the #3 injector. While fixing it, I found a bad crimp on a pin in the #5 injector plug too.

**CustomCab66** · 06-02-2020, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

I had a random misfire on #3 and it turned out to be a bad connection in one off the pins in the plug for the #3 injector. While fixing it, I found a bad crimp on a pin in the #5 injector plug too.

When I would unplug injector #5 my AFR would lean out from 14.6 to 17. This indicates that the injector is functional. I’ve decided to pull the harness and modify the grounds. Hope it’s just a ground issue. I’m also going to run a dedicated ground for the PCM. Wish me luck

**CustomCab66** · 06-07-2020, 09:57 AM

Back in post #183 I had removed my original radio and sent it off for a conversion.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=183

Richard over at R&B Vintage Auto Radio cleaned up my original chrome bezel and polished the lense. There was some black paint missing around the Chevrolet lettering (Logo). He refinished that and painted the needle. The radio has been converted to AM/FM stereo with 4 channels out for the front and rear corners. It has a subwoofer output for an amp and an amp turn on wire (blue on just about every aftermarket radio made). Radio have USB, Bluetooth, and Auxiliary input playback with voice ID and voice command. I opted not to get HD radio but that is available too. Volume, tuning and tone controls works just like factory. It even played some fm stations in stereo without an antenna because the signal strength is so good

YouTube link of the test before it was mailed off: https://youtu.be/neOAq6ywFqI

Hope to have it in my truck real soon. I’ll include a YouTube link so show it off later

**LostMy65** · 06-08-2020, 12:19 AM

Nice!

66c10Steve · 06-08-2020, 12:34 PM

Looking good! That radio is awesome....a little jealous to be honest!

**CustomCab66** · 06-08-2020, 05:55 PM

Got the radio installed with the in dash speaker. To be continued

**CustomCab66** · 07-13-2020, 10:24 AM

Made a trip up to my dads house again And the speedometer/odometer reading were dead on. Couldn’t resist this photo opportunity

aggie91 · 07-13-2020, 04:16 PM

That's awesome! Now you got to show us what you did to make the speedo work with the LS Swap!

**CustomCab66** · 07-24-2020, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

That's awesome! Now you got to show us what you did to make the speedo work with the LS Swap!

I went with the Dakota digital ECD 200BT. The speedometer calibration in the PCM was already correct so when I hooked up the cable drive it was dead on. Yea kinda expensive just for a speedometer but it worked flawless. And with this new unit it can be calibrated from your phone in the fly even while driving. I mounted it up behind the instrument cluster just to the left of the wiper motor. Probably gonna do it again on my dads Yellow 66 truck.

**CustomCab66** · 07-24-2020, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

That's awesome! Now you got to show us what you did to make the speedo work with the LS Swap!

I went with the Dakota digital ECD 200BT. The speedometer calibration in the PCM was already correct so when I hooked up the cable drive it was dead on. Yea kinda expensive just for a speedometer but it worked flawless. And with this new unit it can be calibrated from your phone in the fly even while driving. I mounted it up behind the instrument cluster just to the left of the wiper motor. Probably gonna do it again on my dads Yellow 66 truck.

aggie91 · 07-27-2020, 12:32 PM

Dang, I was hoping that you figured out the issues with the electronic speedo conversion you had been working on last year...

**CustomCab66** · 09-15-2020, 08:09 PM

Installed. Set of performance Online 1-2 drop springs this weekend. The goal was to keep the current height. Because the stock springs were saggy and worn out. I used a 1” drop in the front and 2” drop in the rear. Not that expensive 199+ ride. The springs levels out the truck real nice. I drove it around a little mostly to go grab some take out. Rides real good. Next step is to replace the front shocks.

What are you guys using to stiffen up the front ends. I just have 15 year old yellow Monroe shocks on the front

**CustomCab66** · 01-10-2021, 09:55 PM

Winter finally arrived in central Texas.

**CustomCab66** · 04-05-2021, 06:44 PM

Out with the old open carrier and in with a new Eaton Tru Trac LSD.
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**CustomCab66** · 07-26-2021, 10:32 PM

Well there are not enough words in the English dictionary that I could use to express how upset I am about what happened today. Just another set back but I will save her. No Humans were injured during the events that transpired today

**The Rocknrod** · 07-27-2021, 07:15 AM

Oh wow

Sorry to see that.
The good thing is, it's all repairable and parts are available.

**CustomCab66** · 07-27-2021, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Oh wow

Sorry to see that.
The good thing is, it's all repairable and parts are available.

Thanks, and your right I can get parts but those were rust free GM steel doors. My whole truck is rust free.
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**cwcarpenter98** · 07-27-2021, 12:58 PM

Aw dang, that's enough to make a grown man cry.

Maybe you could get it repaired with one of those paintless dent repair guys?

88Stanger · 07-27-2021, 04:03 PM

Damn, so sorry..... at least no one was injured.....

**CustomCab66** · 07-27-2021, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Aw dang, that's enough to make a grown man cry.

Maybe you could get it repaired with one of those paintless dent repair guys?

I almost did
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**The Rocknrod** · 07-29-2021, 07:29 AM

Now it will be even freer.

(is that a word?)

**CustomCab66** · 01-30-2022, 08:04 PM

Well I went up to see my dad and hang out for Christmas since my family was out of town. We spent 4 hours beating the door out, and i sectioned the fender. I had a spare fender extension laying around so we put that on. We are working on a hood right now. That hood is straighter than my original but the inside of the hood will need a light blasting. There is some surface rust inside (which i hate). Might pull the front brace off (where blinkers are) and blast the inside of the hood and prime it all. Cab corner still needs some attention and the door is no where close to perfect but hey at least it will close now. My Pops has my welder at his house so no metal work right now. its getting to cold to paint anyways.

So I've decided to go with the factory 533 code two tone black and ivory white top instead of the factory 500 black. It's gonna be a while what's your take on the color change

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-30-2022, 08:40 PM

I like the look of all black, but I also like the factory, two tone look.
Not sure if you've seen it already, but the Brother's Trucks Youtube channel has a great video on taking out the door dents from the door opening too far. Maybe there's a technique in there that could help fix yours?

**pdxhall** · 01-31-2022, 01:02 PM

That's a very nice looking hood. Not too often you can find an original in that shape. Also, I think the two-tone would look best.

04-28-2020, 12:54 PM	#2
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab I had a random misfire on #3 and it turned out to be a bad connection in one off the pins in the plug for the #3 injector. While fixing it, I found a bad crimp on a pin in the #5 injector plug too. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

06-07-2020, 09:57 AM	#4
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Back in post #183 I had removed my original radio and sent it off for a conversion. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=183 Richard over at R&B Vintage Auto Radio cleaned up my original chrome bezel and polished the lense. There was some black paint missing around the Chevrolet lettering (Logo). He refinished that and painted the needle. The radio has been converted to AM/FM stereo with 4 channels out for the front and rear corners. It has a subwoofer output for an amp and an amp turn on wire (blue on just about every aftermarket radio made). Radio have USB, Bluetooth, and Auxiliary input playback with voice ID and voice command. I opted not to get HD radio but that is available too. Volume, tuning and tone controls works just like factory. It even played some fm stations in stereo without an antenna because the signal strength is so good YouTube link of the test before it was mailed off: https://youtu.be/neOAq6ywFqI Hope to have it in my truck real soon. I’ll include a YouTube link so show it off later Attached Images __________________ My current 66 C-10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641267 My dads 66 C-10 build Old Yellow http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8543842 My You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0...VItKbZ3jM5YEQw

06-08-2020, 12:34 PM	#6
66c10Steve Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 34	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Looking good! That radio is awesome....a little jealous to be honest! __________________ Check out my 66 C10 build here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=546694 Look here, I also built a canoe: http://stevescedarstripcanoe.blogspot.com/

06-08-2020, 05:55 PM	#7
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Got the radio installed with the in dash speaker. To be continued Attached Images __________________ My current 66 C-10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641267 My dads 66 C-10 build Old Yellow http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8543842 My You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0...VItKbZ3jM5YEQw

07-13-2020, 10:24 AM	#8
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Made a trip up to my dads house again And the speedometer/odometer reading were dead on. Couldn’t resist this photo opportunity Attached Images __________________ My current 66 C-10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641267 My dads 66 C-10 build Old Yellow http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8543842 My You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0...VItKbZ3jM5YEQw Last edited by CustomCab66; 07-24-2020 at 03:03 PM. Reason: Typo

04-16-2020, 10:53 PM	#1
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab New MLS head gaskets installed, new lifters, heads installed, new pushrods. Again it has been running since Monday so I went down for a wash. Back together looking good. Really looks as good as it did when I swapped it into my truck a few years ago Attached Images __________________ My current 66 C-10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641267 My dads 66 C-10 build Old Yellow http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8543842 My You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0...VItKbZ3jM5YEQw

06-08-2020, 12:19 AM	#5
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,516	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Nice! __________________ 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

07-13-2020, 04:16 PM	#9
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab That's awesome! Now you got to show us what you did to make the speedo work with the LS Swap! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

07-27-2020, 12:32 PM	#12
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Dang, I was hoping that you figured out the issues with the electronic speedo conversion you had been working on last year... __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

09-15-2020, 08:09 PM	#13
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Installed. Set of performance Online 1-2 drop springs this weekend. The goal was to keep the current height. Because the stock springs were saggy and worn out. I used a 1” drop in the front and 2” drop in the rear. Not that expensive 199+ ride. The springs levels out the truck real nice. I drove it around a little mostly to go grab some take out. Rides real good. Next step is to replace the front shocks. What are you guys using to stiffen up the front ends. I just have 15 year old yellow Monroe shocks on the front Attached Images __________________ My current 66 C-10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641267 My dads 66 C-10 build Old Yellow http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8543842 My You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0...VItKbZ3jM5YEQw

01-10-2021, 09:55 PM	#14
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Winter finally arrived in central Texas. Attached Images __________________ My current 66 C-10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641267 My dads 66 C-10 build Old Yellow http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8543842 My You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0...VItKbZ3jM5YEQw

04-05-2021, 06:44 PM	#15
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Out with the old open carrier and in with a new Eaton Tru Trac LSD. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images Last edited by CustomCab66; 04-07-2021 at 11:34 PM.

07-26-2021, 10:32 PM	#16
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Well there are not enough words in the English dictionary that I could use to express how upset I am about what happened today. Just another set back but I will save her. No Humans were injured during the events that transpired today Attached Images __________________ My current 66 C-10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641267 My dads 66 C-10 build Old Yellow http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8543842 My You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0...VItKbZ3jM5YEQw

07-27-2021, 07:15 AM	#17
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Oh wow Sorry to see that. The good thing is, it's all repairable and parts are available. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-27-2021, 12:58 PM	#19
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,439	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Aw dang, that's enough to make a grown man cry. Maybe you could get it repaired with one of those paintless dent repair guys? __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson



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07-27-2021, 04:03 PM	#20
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Damn, so sorry..... at least no one was injured..... __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

07-29-2021, 07:29 AM	#22
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Now it will be even freer. (is that a word?) __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-30-2022, 08:04 PM	#23
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Body Work Well I went up to see my dad and hang out for Christmas since my family was out of town. We spent 4 hours beating the door out, and i sectioned the fender. I had a spare fender extension laying around so we put that on. We are working on a hood right now. That hood is straighter than my original but the inside of the hood will need a light blasting. There is some surface rust inside (which i hate). Might pull the front brace off (where blinkers are) and blast the inside of the hood and prime it all. Cab corner still needs some attention and the door is no where close to perfect but hey at least it will close now. My Pops has my welder at his house so no metal work right now. its getting to cold to paint anyways. So I've decided to go with the factory 533 code two tone black and ivory white top instead of the factory 500 black. It's gonna be a while what's your take on the color change Attached Images __________________ My current 66 C-10 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=641267 My dads 66 C-10 build Old Yellow http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...42#post8543842 My You Tube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm0...VItKbZ3jM5YEQw Last edited by CustomCab66; 01-30-2022 at 08:13 PM.

01-30-2022, 08:40 PM	#24
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,439	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab I like the look of all black, but I also like the factory, two tone look. Not sure if you've seen it already, but the Brother's Trucks Youtube channel has a great video on taking out the door dents from the door opening too far. Maybe there's a technique in there that could help fix yours? __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

01-31-2022, 01:02 PM	#25
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,069	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab That's a very nice looking hood. Not too often you can find an original in that shape. Also, I think the two-tone would look best. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

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