1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab - Page 7 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stefan N · 02-22-2022, 01:52 AM

Man that was a hard blow on a nice truck! Thanks for this nice build tread you made. I just got my 66 and have it all in front of me.

**CustomCab66** · 05-11-2022, 02:55 PM

This is going to be a big project. Cleaning up and reusing this original A/C setup up. I have all the wiring, control knobs, and vent. I realize that i'm still missing part of the puzzle, (Deluxe Heater box for A/C) but i am looking to acquire one. This vent is the correct 1966 dark fawn poly. 1965 and older vents are the medium fawn poly commonly seen inside the cab and doors. The fourth picture shows were someone marked that it came off a 65 but the evaporator could have but the vent is definitely off a 66

**CustomCab66** · 05-11-2022, 02:57 PM

First order of business is to clean up all the rust.

**CustomCab66** · 05-11-2022, 03:00 PM

cleaned up and painted the A/C relay. This is a single pole double throw switch. I cleaned the contacts up real good and tested for proper operation. After i painted the lid, I put it back together. There is some pitting on the relay can but that gives it character.

**CustomCab66** · 05-11-2022, 03:03 PM

For the bezel, I will use the vent balls from this old GM under dash AS/C unit. They are a direct fit, and the chrome is super nice on them.

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-18-2022, 10:30 AM

Nice progress! The parts truck looks good enough from the pictures to be put back on the road

**CustomCab66** · 06-18-2022, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Nice progress! The parts truck looks good enough from the pictures to be put back on the road

There are rust holes around the windshield up near the rear view mirror, and rust in all the usual places there was no title with the truck and Texas requires a title. It was born with one I’m sure but it’s lost. I used to be able to apply for a certified copy but now they are requiring the buyer and the current title down to be present during title transfers. If the cab was in better shape we might have to save it, but we can find better trucks down here in texas.
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**CustomCab66** · 06-18-2022, 07:06 PM

Well spent the half a day cutting the dash to accept the ac vent. Looking super clean so far
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**cwcarpenter98** · 06-18-2022, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CustomCab66

There are rust holes around the windshield up near the rear view mirror, and rust in all the usual places there was no title with the truck and Texas requires a title. It was born with one I’m sure but it’s lost. I used to be able to apply for a certified copy but now they are requiring the buyer and the current title down to be present during title transfers. If the cab was in better shape we might have to save it, but we can find better trucks down here in texas.
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I totally understand that, thanks for the explanation! Your dash trimming looks great!

88Stanger · 06-24-2022, 08:57 AM

ok now that is beautiful!! nice work sir!!

**CustomCab66** · 06-26-2022, 02:57 PM

Factory Air install is done for now. Still need the parts under the hood so stay tuned.

**CustomCab66** · 07-13-2023, 10:35 AM

Rear under bed fuel tank in the works today. Hope to have it back together today. Going with AN 6 line for feed and return

02-22-2022, 01:52 AM	#1
Stefan N Registered User Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 8	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Man that was a hard blow on a nice truck! Thanks for this nice build tread you made. I just got my 66 and have it all in front of me.

05-11-2022, 02:55 PM	#2
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab This is going to be a big project. Cleaning up and reusing this original A/C setup up. I have all the wiring, control knobs, and vent. I realize that i'm still missing part of the puzzle, (Deluxe Heater box for A/C) but i am looking to acquire one. This vent is the correct 1966 dark fawn poly. 1965 and older vents are the medium fawn poly commonly seen inside the cab and doors. The fourth picture shows were someone marked that it came off a 65 but the evaporator could have but the vent is definitely off a 66 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; 05-11-2022 at 03:34 PM. Reason: added content

05-11-2022, 02:57 PM	#3
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab First order of business is to clean up all the rust. 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

05-11-2022, 03:00 PM	#4
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab cleaned up and painted the A/C relay. This is a single pole double throw switch. I cleaned the contacts up real good and tested for proper operation. After i painted the lid, I put it back together. There is some pitting on the relay can but that gives it character. 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

05-11-2022, 03:03 PM	#5
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab For the bezel, I will use the vent balls from this old GM under dash AS/C unit. They are a direct fit, and the chrome is super nice on them. 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

06-18-2022, 10:30 AM	#6
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,431	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Nice progress! The parts truck looks good enough from the pictures to be put back on the road __________________ 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

06-18-2022, 07:06 PM	#8
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Well spent the half a day cutting the dash to accept the ac vent. Looking super clean so far Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-24-2022, 08:57 AM	#10
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab ok now that is beautiful!! nice work sir!! __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

06-26-2022, 02:57 PM	#11
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	Re: 1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Factory Air install is done for now. Still need the parts under the hood so stay tuned. 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

07-13-2023, 10:35 AM	#12
CustomCab66 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 324	1966 C1434 SWB Custom Cab Rear under bed fuel tank in the works today. Hope to have it back together today. Going with AN 6 line for feed and return 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



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