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Kerlijah · 02-01-2012, 11:05 PM

Haha works for me, my junker would probably leak all over his if i had top bunk anyhow, lol

FATSO64 · 02-04-2012, 10:03 PM

Are you keeping a list of all the parts and venders you're using for this build? I'd like to copy your notes like back in high school (lol). Is it weird that I'd like to have the exact same setup on my 64? Every time I look at this build, my mouth starts drooling. Plus showing your pictures to the spouse is keeping her excited for my build to start up - so keep em' coming! Thanks for sharing the build.

**66ChevyMax** · 02-05-2012, 11:51 PM

Yes, I will post what I have soon.

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Originally Posted by FATSO64

Are you keeping a list of all the parts and venders you're using for this build? I'd like to copy your notes like back in high school (lol). Is it weird that I'd like to have the exact same setup on my 64? Every time I look at this build, my mouth starts drooling. Plus showing your pictures to the spouse is keeping her excited for my build to start up - so keep em' coming! Thanks for sharing the build.

**66ChevyMax** · 02-05-2012, 11:55 PM

Got the remote reservoirs for the front shocks mounted today.

**66ChevyMax** · 02-05-2012, 11:57 PM

Front ride height sensors are mounted.

**66ChevyMax** · 02-05-2012, 11:59 PM

Steering linkage and power steering hoses are installed.

**66ChevyMax** · 02-06-2012, 12:11 AM

Got a lot of little things buttoned up this weekend. Measured for the drive shaft which I will order tomorrow. Taking the radiator to the shop to add steam line.

Need to drill two holes to finish transmission cross member, install radiator & fan, run some power, get mufflers on and see if this thing starts.

Alan's Classic · 02-06-2012, 12:57 AM

Awesome as always, I do have a concern that you may already know. The fuel line is really close to the headers. Do you have a plan for that or thought about it? Just lookin' out for ya.

**66ChevyMax** · 02-06-2012, 10:20 AM

Thanks Alan, I made the fuel line extra long for first time start up, it's not even tightened yet. Just wanted to leave enough line for final routing. I will probably run it outside the frame rail on the first start up.

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Awesome as always, I do have a concern that you may already know. The fuel line is really close to the headers. Do you have a plan for that or thought about it? Just lookin' out for ya.

mcfarlnd · 02-06-2012, 01:42 AM

What are you gonna use for the coolant cross over tubes on the 4 corners of the heads? Noticed from the pic that they look to be exposed still.
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**66ChevyMax** · 02-06-2012, 10:55 AM

The front crossover is in place which includes the steam line. The rear ports are blocked off if I remember correct, I will look again tonight but I'm pretty sure they are blocked off.

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What are you gonna use for the coolant cross over tubes on the 4 corners of the heads? Noticed from the pic that they look to be exposed still.
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**66ChevyMax** · 02-10-2012, 12:37 PM

The rear ports for the crossover are blocked off.

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

The front crossover is in place which includes the steam line. The rear ports are blocked off if I remember correct, I will look again tonight but I'm pretty sure they are blocked off.

mcfarlnd · 02-21-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

The rear ports for the crossover are blocked off.

have you seen these? enables you to connect all 4 ports on the heads with flex line.

http://s41657.storefront-solutions.c...l.aspx?ID=3289

jimmydean · 02-10-2012, 10:51 AM

Man, I LOVE those shocks. Then I saw the price tag.

Top notch, this truck will be so fun to drive!

**66ChevyMax** · 02-10-2012, 12:38 PM

I hear ya, it was a great kit and if it rides good I will have no complaints.

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Originally Posted by jimmydean

Man, I LOVE those shocks. Then I saw the price tag.

Top notch, this truck will be so fun to drive!

**66ChevyMax** · 02-16-2012, 10:48 PM

Shop has been cold and waiting on parts. Did get ride height sensors connected.

**66ChevyMax** · 02-16-2012, 10:53 PM

Installed temp sensor from dakota gauges in rear port on the passenger side. Left stock sensor in stock location which will allow the ECU to control the fan.

Waiting to get the radiator back from shop, then it will be time to fire the puppy up!

McMurphy · 02-17-2012, 03:03 PM

Oh sweetness, you are close!!

I hope the amount of time, money, and effort you have put into this is surpassed only by the satisfaction you get when you finally get to drive it!!

And a few compliments from pretty girls wont hurt either !!!

I am still a loooooong ways off from turning a key on mine!

**66ChevyMax** · 02-20-2012, 11:42 PM

Had another 65mph dust storm today which filled the shop with dust, *&%#@ gonna be a tough spring this year.

kvn1011 · 03-06-2012, 01:40 AM

Very nice build!!! Subscribed!! Just read from page 1 to page eleven and i must say you are gonna have one sweet ride!!!

carslut · 03-07-2012, 02:36 PM

great build, thanks for posting such detailed photos.

**66ChevyMax** · 03-07-2012, 06:52 PM

Thank KVN, things are moving slow I am getting slammed at work

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Very nice build!!! Subscribed!! Just read from page 1 to page eleven and i must say you are gonna have one sweet ride!!!

Welcome aboard, photos is what I looked for most when I first came here, so I figured I better retrun the favor.

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great build, thanks for posting such detailed photos.

McMurphy · 03-07-2012, 09:37 PM

Just glad to see you have not forgotten us !!

**66ChevyMax** · 03-08-2012, 10:13 AM

No way, on top of work much of which is out of town I also served on a grand jury for the month of February. Now that was interesting

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Just glad to see you have not forgotten us !!

OLDIRON69 · 03-13-2012, 02:13 PM

keep pluggin' away!

02-01-2012, 11:05 PM	#1
Kerlijah Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 293	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Haha works for me, my junker would probably leak all over his if i had top bunk anyhow, lol __________________ ~Wooden Indian~ 1979 C10 SWB, shaved bed rails, drip rails, tailgate handle. 350 w/ Comp cam, hydraulic lifters, Edelbrock Performer intake, Edelbrock 650 carb, Flowtech headers, Flowmaster 40s, turbo 350 w/stage 2 shift kit...so much fun!

02-04-2012, 10:03 PM	#2
FATSO64 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 7	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Are you keeping a list of all the parts and venders you're using for this build? I'd like to copy your notes like back in high school (lol). Is it weird that I'd like to have the exact same setup on my 64? Every time I look at this build, my mouth starts drooling. Plus showing your pictures to the spouse is keeping her excited for my build to start up - so keep em' coming! Thanks for sharing the build.

02-05-2012, 11:55 PM	#4
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got the remote reservoirs for the front shocks mounted today. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

02-05-2012, 11:57 PM	#5
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Front ride height sensors are mounted. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

02-05-2012, 11:59 PM	#6
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Steering linkage and power steering hoses are installed. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

02-06-2012, 12:11 AM	#7
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Got a lot of little things buttoned up this weekend. Measured for the drive shaft which I will order tomorrow. Taking the radiator to the shop to add steam line. Need to drill two holes to finish transmission cross member, install radiator & fan, run some power, get mufflers on and see if this thing starts. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

02-06-2012, 12:57 AM	#8
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Awesome as always, I do have a concern that you may already know. The fuel line is really close to the headers. Do you have a plan for that or thought about it? Just lookin' out for ya. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-06-2012, 01:42 AM	#10
mcfarlnd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texan living in Point Mugu, CA Posts: 82	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride What are you gonna use for the coolant cross over tubes on the 4 corners of the heads? Noticed from the pic that they look to be exposed still. Posted via Mobile Device

02-10-2012, 10:51 AM	#14
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Man, I LOVE those shocks. Then I saw the price tag. Top notch, this truck will be so fun to drive! __________________ 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

02-16-2012, 10:48 PM	#16
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Shop has been cold and waiting on parts. Did get ride height sensors connected. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

02-16-2012, 10:53 PM	#17
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Installed temp sensor from dakota gauges in rear port on the passenger side. Left stock sensor in stock location which will allow the ECU to control the fan. Waiting to get the radiator back from shop, then it will be time to fire the puppy up! __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

02-17-2012, 03:03 PM	#18
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Oh sweetness, you are close!! I hope the amount of time, money, and effort you have put into this is surpassed only by the satisfaction you get when you finally get to drive it!! And a few compliments from pretty girls wont hurt either !!! I am still a loooooong ways off from turning a key on mine! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

02-20-2012, 11:42 PM	#19
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Had another 65mph dust storm today which filled the shop with dust, &%#@ gonna be a tough spring this year. __________________ Craig* 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

03-06-2012, 01:40 AM	#20
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Very nice build!!! Subscribed!! Just read from page 1 to page eleven and i must say you are gonna have one sweet ride!!! __________________ My Build Thead (Project Slow Motion)

03-07-2012, 02:36 PM	#21
carslut Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: riverside Posts: 24	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride great build, thanks for posting such detailed photos.



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03-07-2012, 09:37 PM	#23
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride Just glad to see you have not forgotten us !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

03-13-2012, 02:13 PM	#25
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/Air Ride keep pluggin' away! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

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