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joe231 · 05-31-2009, 06:36 PM

Strodder · 05-31-2009, 07:30 PM

Good one Jason

shrunken66stroker · 07-26-2009, 11:57 PM

Finally got some shoes on her. I ROLLED my truck out of the garage for the first time in 2 years today. It's been on jack stands since the beginning of 07'. I'll post some more picks tomorrow.

Iron-Butt · 07-27-2009, 03:09 AM

Looks good!

4dranch · 07-27-2009, 07:14 AM

looks nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

198plus · 07-27-2009, 09:33 AM

Looks great...........Nice job !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Strodder · 07-27-2009, 10:13 AM

I like it. It has a mean stands to it.

Alan's Classic · 07-27-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I like it. It has a mean stands to it.

Nice stance

61TWUK · 07-27-2009, 11:28 AM

Man I really liked the way that bare sheet metal looks...

apachedaddy · 07-27-2009, 11:52 AM

shrunken66stroker

I know your way past this stage but what did you use to strip your truck. I see everyones look like this at some point but what are yall use would be a great help. The only reason i ask is its time to start stripping the old 66 bbw.

I have a 4 inch gringer/palm sander/drill/ and 2 good elbows lol. what grit paper did you find works best? any chemicals?

One day i hope mine can look half as good.

shrunken66stroker · 07-27-2009, 02:14 PM

Thanks you guys. That stance is how it sits when it's aired completely out. It's about 5 inches taller when full but doesn't look half as good.

The bare metal look is the result of mostly 80 grit on a DA sander. I also used paint and rust stripping discs on a grinder. I used wire wheels for the tight spots but never any stripper on this truck. I also have a sand blaster that I used on the frame. It's in bare metal too. I was scared to use the blaster on the panels because of potential warpage. I only had one coat of paint on my truck, luckily. The DA sander works well unless there's multiple coats. You'll need time and soap as well. Good luck apache!

jchav62 · 07-27-2009, 02:40 PM

Looks good Greg!! I bet she feels good out in that 100 + degree LV sunshine... Stance is perfect...

shrunken66stroker · 07-27-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

Looks good Greg!! I bet she feels good out in that 100 + degree LV sunshine... Stance is perfect...

Thanks Joe! Yeah, it's too damn hot now to get much done. Last week I busted ass and it was like 95 degrees, cloudy and humid. Today was brutal- 108 and dry wind. I just walked around in a circle for a while sweating and then took my passenger side door of and stripped it. It was the last piece with paint on it. I took the passenger fender off and now I'm going to probably take the front end, bed and cab back off to paint the frame. I guess she's going to be back in pieces for a while. Hopefully I'll have the frame painted and the whole truck in primer before fall. I want to drive the damn thing! I'll start posting updates now that there's some progress going on.

protrash64 · 07-27-2009, 07:27 PM

Nice look, man.......

It looks really tough....what size rubber did you cram on there?

shrunken66stroker · 07-27-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Nice look, man.......

It looks really tough....what size rubber did you cram on there?

Thanks PT. The rims are 17x8 in front and 17x9 in back. The rubber is 235 55 17 up front and 255 60 17 in back. The tire size gives it just the right amount of rake to make it look mean.. and I like it.

protrash64 · 07-28-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Thanks PT. The rims are 17x8 in front and 17x9 in back. The rubber is 235 55 17 up front and 255 60 17 in back. The tire size gives it just the right amount of rake to make it look mean.. and I like it.

shrunken66stroker · 07-27-2009, 09:54 PM

Here's a couple more angles.

Strodder · 07-27-2009, 10:05 PM

Again, truck looks awesome.

Your house looks familiar, Do you live near Jones and Smoke Ranch?

shrunken66stroker · 07-28-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Again, truck looks awesome.

Your house looks familiar, Do you live near Jones and Smoke Ranch?

That's my garage behind the house. You wouldn't have seen this building but it's the typical style of house around here. I bought this house from a guy that restored Shelby GT350s and Boss Mustangs. The workshop in the back yard is a 4 car garage and is outfitted with shelves, work bench, vice, cabinets and a compressor that's piped in with multiple outlets. It was pretty much the clincher when my wife and I looked at the house. I don't think we were even finished unpacking before I started tearing my truck down. If I didn't have to work I would probably be back there all day every day.

Strodder · 07-28-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

If I didn't have to work I would probably be back there all day every day.

That's cool you found that house. I still have to work, but it's in my back yard. I'm lucky I can do that.

jchav62 · 07-28-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

That's my garage behind the house. You wouldn't have seen this building but it's the typical style of house around here. I bought this house from a guy that restored Shelby GT350s and Boss Mustangs. The workshop in the back yard is a 4 car garage and is outfitted with shelves, work bench, vice, cabinets and a compressor that's piped in with multiple outlets. It was pretty much the clincher when my wife and I looked at the house. I don't think we were even finished unpacking before I started tearing my truck down. If I didn't have to work I would probably be back there all day every day.

Very lucky!! A four car garage set up for wrenching! Sounds like heaven to me...

61TWUK · 07-28-2009, 10:56 AM

Dude thats an awesome garage... and your truck is nice too.... haha

Frizzle Fry · 07-28-2009, 12:47 PM

Looks f'n awesome

Love the wheels/tires and the long rear arches!

shrunken66stroker · 07-28-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Looks f'n awesome

Love the wheels/tires and the long rear arches!

Are the arches longer because it was originally a long bed? I didn't realize there was a difference.

Frizzle Fry · 07-28-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Are the arches longer because it was originally a long bed? I didn't realize there was a difference.

Yep. About 3" I think. Makes yours even more unique than an "ordinary" SWB. I'm doing the same with my 64.

05-31-2009, 06:36 PM	#1
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07-26-2009, 11:57 PM	#3
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Finally got some shoes on her. I ROLLED my truck out of the garage for the first time in 2 years today. It's been on jack stands since the beginning of 07'. I'll post some more picks tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654 Last edited by shrunken66stroker; 07-27-2009 at 12:01 AM.

07-27-2009, 03:09 AM	#4
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07-27-2009, 09:33 AM	#6
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07-27-2009, 10:13 AM	#7
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07-27-2009, 11:28 AM	#9
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Man I really liked the way that bare sheet metal looks...

07-27-2009, 11:52 AM	#10
apachedaddy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pooler, GA Posts: 213	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. shrunken66stroker I know your way past this stage but what did you use to strip your truck. I see everyones look like this at some point but what are yall use would be a great help. The only reason i ask is its time to start stripping the old 66 bbw. I have a 4 inch gringer/palm sander/drill/ and 2 good elbows lol. what grit paper did you find works best? any chemicals? One day i hope mine can look half as good.

07-27-2009, 02:14 PM	#11
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Thanks you guys. That stance is how it sits when it's aired completely out. It's about 5 inches taller when full but doesn't look half as good. The bare metal look is the result of mostly 80 grit on a DA sander. I also used paint and rust stripping discs on a grinder. I used wire wheels for the tight spots but never any stripper on this truck. I also have a sand blaster that I used on the frame. It's in bare metal too. I was scared to use the blaster on the panels because of potential warpage. I only had one coat of paint on my truck, luckily. The DA sander works well unless there's multiple coats. You'll need time and soap as well. Good luck apache! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

07-27-2009, 02:40 PM	#12
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07-27-2009, 09:54 PM	#17
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07-27-2009, 10:05 PM	#18
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Again, truck looks awesome. Your house looks familiar, Do you live near Jones and Smoke Ranch? __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-28-2009, 10:56 AM	#22
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