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Scot_Douglas · 09-19-2011, 09:17 PM

Thank you!

I have a set of march underdrive pulleys, P/N 4400 for 1988-1992 305-350 Camaro/Firebird/Caprice.

sams60gmc · 09-19-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scot_Douglas

Thank you!

I have a set of march underdrive pulleys, P/N 4400 for 1988-1992 305-350 Camaro/Firebird/Caprice.

Thanks alot! Any idea what the OD of it is. Looks pretty small. Just what I need!

Scot_Douglas · 09-19-2011, 10:16 PM

6" diameter. I went with it and the smallest harmonic damper I could find to make room for my steering rack.

Howell88 · 09-20-2011, 12:58 PM

Really enjoying your thread scot and i cant wait to see the finished results

havent been able to do much to mine yet but my dad gave me an old slap shift for my truck for twenty bucks

keep up the good work scot!

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Scot_Douglas · 09-23-2011, 12:01 PM

After building the truck up enough to drive, I have about 100 miles on it - noticed the LF fender sits 1" lower than the RF. I'm not sure, but I think my cab may be tweaked from the accident that bent the frame - I've got a lot more measurements to take - the frame rails are even on both sides. I'm not sure what exactly is wrong - but I did find a large RIP inside the cab, from the kick panel vent door - almost up to the bottom of the A-pillar. This kind of goes along with the bent cab mount bolts when I was disassembling everything...

So I decided to take a quick look on craigslist yesterday to see if anyone nearby had something decent, cab-wise. Third hit found gold.

I'm picking the cab, doors, hood, inner & outer fenders, grille, rad suport up tomorrow.

Best part? (Besides being a TN truck)

$200.

(the glass is included, along with a tilt column)

c.brown · 09-24-2011, 06:34 PM

truck is lookiing good,seen that on craigslist im a fan of the big back window

Scot_Douglas · 09-25-2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by c.brown

truck is lookiing good,seen that on craigslist im a fan of the big back window

I really like it too, though I'm hoping my blue cab isn't tweaked, this cab is in decent shape - but I'd rather not have a "big" winter project this year. I was hoping to putter around with teaching myself how to repair body panels. :/

I'm 50/50 on selling the rear panel and glass just to keep myself from going overboard (again) with my build. My 66 is turning out to be more of a shop truck / tinker project; I think the 64 we got for my wife will be the "nice" truck.

Decisions, decisions.

Scot_Douglas · 10-07-2011, 07:28 AM

Dang near a week and I haven't done a thing on the trucks - this may have something to do with it....

erock805 · 10-07-2011, 08:55 AM

Its not if you get hurt when riding bikes...its when. Ask me how I know...Right or left arm? You got off pretty good there, both coulda broke! When you heal up you will be even faster on the bike. Hang in there.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-07-2011, 09:56 AM

Looks like ya crashed and broke more than bike parts..

Alan's Classic · 10-07-2011, 10:37 AM

Ouch!!! Get well soon!
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chad64chevy · 10-07-2011, 11:00 AM

ouch!! tell me if im wrong but that looks like your left arm!! hey that big window cab looks like alans in away! hope you get well soon

Alan's Classic · 10-07-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Scot_Douglas

So I decided to take a quick look on craigslist yesterday to see if anyone nearby had something decent, cab-wise. Third hit found gold.

I'm picking the cab, doors, hood, inner & outer fenders, grille, rad suport up tomorrow.

Best part? (Besides being a TN truck)

$200.

(the glass is included, along with a tilt column)

Nice score!! I had to take a second look at this truck.

I'd like to know more. Ask him where he got the color scheme idea from.

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Originally Posted by chad64chevy

ouch!! tell me if im wrong but that looks like your left arm!! hey that big window cab looks like alans in away! hope you get well soon

Other than the dash it looks just like mine.

Scot_Douglas · 10-08-2011, 07:56 AM

Thank you for the kind words, all.

Alan-
The cab came from a 66 short wide down in TN. I bought the remaining sheetmetal from a "local" Michigan guy - he bought the whole truck just for the frame; seems he owns a pristine 63, but finds that it's sitting on a 62 or older frame.

He found it on a side trip down south and bought it from a state trooper that had dreams of rebuilding it to its former glory. I'd bet he found the challenge we all usually are faced with and decided to sell - as he started to find all the work waiting for him!
He said that this truck was the local hotrod and he grew up falling in love with it and bought it when the chance presented itself.

Whoever had it prior was quite accomplished with mud, as there is plenty to be found - but it's over things that even I think I could pound out with some patience.

Cab looks to be originally silver and was painted inside and out with the two tone scheme. That paint is funky too; it;s starting to come off in sheets and I can't tell if it was roller paint or just lots of coats.

The top color is a dark silver / purple that is gorgeous. Don't think I've ever seen this particular color before - and never would've thought of combining it with red - but daaaaang - it looks hot! I have to look at Alan's cab and see how close it is.

I'm sure this combo would be a jaw-dropper if done correctly.

Alan's Classic · 10-08-2011, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the story. It looked like it is hugger orange with a silver top.
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66redw/white · 10-08-2011, 12:03 PM

that looks like a ktm. if so you have good taste in trucks AND dirt bikes. and ofcourse its the left hand. the right hand was probably still opening the throttle! when in doubt throttle out right?!

Scot_Douglas · 10-08-2011, 02:37 PM

Funny you mention it, but I did twist the throttle on the way down.

Sometimes, 60 hp is just too much for the woods.

My clutch line failed on me two weeks ago, and I spent 4 hours today replacing it. Man, do I ever miss my left arm and having "unbroken" ribs - irritated my ribcage so much today - I can barely breathe w/o sharp pain.
*TOTALLY* worth it though - went for a couple mile drive and snapped a few shots that aren't in front of my garage.

66redw/white · 10-08-2011, 03:13 PM

nah 60 hp aint too awful much. lol. i used to break horses back in the day and had a small incident with one of them. either way got about 1200lbs of horse via the saddle horn right into my ribs. it was pain full. but not near as bad as every day after that. any way. basically broken ribs suck and now i have 2 new options for a background on my compter.

Scot_Douglas · 10-09-2011, 10:42 AM

ugh!
The wife leases an Arabian at a local farm; dang thing is a bit of a nutcase. Already thrown her twice - but luckily no injuries! Speaking of ribs - I've got some nice shots of broken ribs and punctured lung from a few years back. I was goofing off on mt MTB at a local BMX track, waiting for a ride to start.

Glad to hear ya didn't die - but I bet there were times it felt like you were!

66redw/white · 10-09-2011, 10:48 AM

sounds like me and you woulda caused alot of damage somewhere if we had hung around each other. lol. i used to ride bmx too. never punctured a lung or anything but i did catch the end of my handle bars to the eye from a bad wreck once. my front tire fell off!

DiedelsonKustoms · 02-19-2012, 01:32 PM

GREAT thread. I was looking for some info about rack & pinion and got some very good info from your build. I have a 72 chassis onder my 51 COE truck and want to change the steering from box to r&p.
How dus you truck drive/steer/handel now???
Tanks koos

Scot_Douglas · 02-19-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DiedelsonKustoms

GREAT thread. I was looking for some info about rack & pinion and got some very good info from your build. I have a 72 chassis onder my 51 COE truck and want to change the steering from box to r&p.
How dus you truck drive/steer/handel now???
Tanks koos

Actually, pretty doggone good.

I have a bit too much steering shaft angle and I have to grind down the spindle-stops so I can turn the wheel farther, but I am really happy with how it turned out.

DiedelsonKustoms · 02-21-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Scot_Douglas

Actually, pretty doggone good.

I have a bit too much steering shaft angle and I have to grind down the spindle-stops so I can turn the wheel farther, but I am really happy with how it turned out.

Thanks fore your reply.

Is it better than the box steering?
I shall look if it fits my 72 chassis. Only problem is that the steering shaft hase to be to the front on the chassis becouse the COE Steeringcolum is much more to the front.

Scot_Douglas · 02-22-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DiedelsonKustoms

Thanks fore your reply.

Is it better than the box steering?
I shall look if it fits my 72 chassis. Only problem is that the steering shaft hase to be to the front on the chassis becouse the COE Steeringcolum is much more to the front.

I'll say yes, but I changed so much that it's really unfair to say it.

All new balljoints, tirerod ends, rebuilt rack, drastic tires changes, large front swaybar and moving to power steering. Comparing it to my wife's 64, it is 100X better, but I haven't rebuilt the front end on that yet, so it still isn't a fair comparison.

Three turns lock to lock is nice.

thepartsguy · 08-17-2012, 09:29 AM

Ant new progress on your truck?

09-19-2011, 09:17 PM	#176
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 Thank you! I have a set of march underdrive pulleys, P/N 4400 for 1988-1992 305-350 Camaro/Firebird/Caprice. __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

09-19-2011, 10:16 PM	#178
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 6" diameter. I went with it and the smallest harmonic damper I could find to make room for my steering rack. __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

09-20-2011, 12:58 PM	#179
Howell88 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: west plains missouri Posts: 70	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 Really enjoying your thread scot and i cant wait to see the finished results havent been able to do much to mine yet but my dad gave me an old slap shift for my truck for twenty bucks keep up the good work scot! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ just tell her its a work of art and will never really be FINISHED! If that doesnt cause a pause in her rant then you have real problems!

09-23-2011, 12:01 PM	#180
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 After building the truck up enough to drive, I have about 100 miles on it - noticed the LF fender sits 1" lower than the RF. I'm not sure, but I think my cab may be tweaked from the accident that bent the frame - I've got a lot more measurements to take - the frame rails are even on both sides. I'm not sure what exactly is wrong - but I did find a large RIP inside the cab, from the kick panel vent door - almost up to the bottom of the A-pillar. This kind of goes along with the bent cab mount bolts when I was disassembling everything... So I decided to take a quick look on craigslist yesterday to see if anyone nearby had something decent, cab-wise. Third hit found gold. I'm picking the cab, doors, hood, inner & outer fenders, grille, rad suport up tomorrow. Best part? (Besides being a TN truck) $200. (the glass is included, along with a tilt column) __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

09-24-2011, 06:34 PM	#181
c.brown Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: harrison twp MI Posts: 292	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 truck is lookiing good,seen that on craigslist im a fan of the big back window __________________ 1966 suburban slammed fuel injected 6.2L My build

10-07-2011, 07:28 AM	#183
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 Dang near a week and I haven't done a thing on the trucks - this may have something to do with it.... __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

10-07-2011, 08:55 AM	#184
erock805 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: gilbert, az Posts: 392	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 Its not if you get hurt when riding bikes...its when. Ask me how I know...Right or left arm? You got off pretty good there, both coulda broke! When you heal up you will be even faster on the bike. Hang in there. __________________ "Do what you want to the girl, but leave me alone!"

10-07-2011, 09:56 AM	#185
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10-07-2011, 10:37 AM	#186
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 Ouch!!! Get well soon! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

10-07-2011, 11:00 AM	#187
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 ouch!! tell me if im wrong but that looks like your left arm!! hey that big window cab looks like alans in away! hope you get well soon

10-08-2011, 07:56 AM	#189
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 Thank you for the kind words, all. Alan- The cab came from a 66 short wide down in TN. I bought the remaining sheetmetal from a "local" Michigan guy - he bought the whole truck just for the frame; seems he owns a pristine 63, but finds that it's sitting on a 62 or older frame. He found it on a side trip down south and bought it from a state trooper that had dreams of rebuilding it to its former glory. I'd bet he found the challenge we all usually are faced with and decided to sell - as he started to find all the work waiting for him! He said that this truck was the local hotrod and he grew up falling in love with it and bought it when the chance presented itself. Whoever had it prior was quite accomplished with mud, as there is plenty to be found - but it's over things that even I think I could pound out with some patience. Cab looks to be originally silver and was painted inside and out with the two tone scheme. That paint is funky too; it;s starting to come off in sheets and I can't tell if it was roller paint or just lots of coats. The top color is a dark silver / purple that is gorgeous. Don't think I've ever seen this particular color before - and never would've thought of combining it with red - but daaaaang - it looks hot! I have to look at Alan's cab and see how close it is. I'm sure this combo would be a jaw-dropper if done correctly. __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

10-08-2011, 10:23 AM	#190
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 Thanks for the story. It looked like it is hugger orange with a silver top. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

10-08-2011, 12:03 PM	#191
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 that looks like a ktm. if so you have good taste in trucks AND dirt bikes. and ofcourse its the left hand. the right hand was probably still opening the throttle! when in doubt throttle out right?! __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

10-08-2011, 02:37 PM	#192
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 Funny you mention it, but I did twist the throttle on the way down. Sometimes, 60 hp is just too much for the woods. My clutch line failed on me two weeks ago, and I spent 4 hours today replacing it. Man, do I ever miss my left arm and having "unbroken" ribs - irritated my ribcage so much today - I can barely breathe w/o sharp pain. TOTALLY worth it though - went for a couple mile drive and snapped a few shots that aren't in front of my garage. __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

10-08-2011, 03:13 PM	#193
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 nah 60 hp aint too awful much. lol. i used to break horses back in the day and had a small incident with one of them. either way got about 1200lbs of horse via the saddle horn right into my ribs. it was pain full. but not near as bad as every day after that. any way. basically broken ribs suck and now i have 2 new options for a background on my compter. __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold



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10-09-2011, 10:42 AM	#194
Scot_Douglas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 403	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 ugh! The wife leases an Arabian at a local farm; dang thing is a bit of a nutcase. Already thrown her twice - but luckily no injuries! Speaking of ribs - I've got some nice shots of broken ribs and punctured lung from a few years back. I was goofing off on mt MTB at a local BMX track, waiting for a ride to start. Glad to hear ya didn't die - but I bet there were times it felt like you were! __________________ 1964 C10 - sold to chris1044 1966 C10 Build 'Fread

10-09-2011, 10:48 AM	#195
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 sounds like me and you woulda caused alot of damage somewhere if we had hung around each other. lol. i used to ride bmx too. never punctured a lung or anything but i did catch the end of my handle bars to the eye from a bad wreck once. my front tire fell off! __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

02-19-2012, 01:32 PM	#196
DiedelsonKustoms Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oude Pekela Posts: 17	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 GREAT thread. I was looking for some info about rack & pinion and got some very good info from your build. I have a 72 chassis onder my 51 COE truck and want to change the steering from box to r&p. How dus you truck drive/steer/handel now??? Tanks koos

08-17-2012, 09:29 AM	#200
thepartsguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kalispell, MT. Posts: 90	Re: Starting my first build - 1966 C10 Ant new progress on your truck? __________________ 63 C10 65 Chevy Custom Cab w/ Big Back Window 66 C30 72 skylark w/ 454 65 K10 May the bridges I burn light the way....

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