Farmers big block

[66farmer]

Ok, it's time. I've been asking questions and reading threads for the last few years and now I would like to give back a little. A little truck history: My father-in-law purchased the truck to use on his Eastern Oregon farm. My wife used the truck to get her driver's license and sister used to drive to school and horse events. The truck then spent years stored in the barn. The truck was given to my wife and I in 2007 to restore/modify. This past November 2010 I began the project.

1. Purchased a 1978 Chevy 1/2 ton donor truck. Used the engine (454 big block) and transmission (TH400) from this truck. Rebuilt the engine and transmission to install in the '66.
2. Frame. Sandblasted and painted.
3. Suspension. Suspension came from the '78. Installed ECE 4 1/2" front drop, 6" rear drop.
4. Engine and Transmission Installation (see pictures).
5. Body Parts. The parts were sent to the sandblaster and just rec'd back.

I plan to keep this thread current and will provide pictures as I move along.