My 66 Service Truck Build Thread

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

coming together!
Do you have a company or business logo you are going to put on it?

I was a residential framing contractor for years and loved the service box.
I went back to school in 99 to learn AutoCad for Architectural Home Design.
Years later, I still had my 81 with the Service box and still kept much of my tools in it for easy access. I don't plan on putting any decal on the truck
I do hope to find out what original decal is under the paint and will then try to replicate it.

[LostMy65]

I'll be attempting to install the windshield Saturday (tomorrow)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post5242486

[Palf70Step]

[57truckguy]

yOU MIGHT IN THE FUTURE THINK OF USING THE EZ Wiring kits.. not to expensive and give great results.. usually under $200.. and all new wiring.. factory colors and labled..

[Cuttyman9]

Do you have any pictures of the brakes A arms and so forth so I have a visual of what I'm looking for?
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[LostMy65]

I think I linked the 'how to' from Highlander's thread. That's where I got my info on swapping the front. You can use the information from the threads linked in the FAQ's on the 5 & 6 Lug disc swaps - it's all the same, just different lug patterns. I didn't take any pics of those features of the swap because there was already many threads with pics.

As to your question regarding the 1-ton calipers: I only used what was on the front member I found. I would assume the bigger the calipers the more the stopping power if carrying a ton of load.
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[Cuttyman9]

I found the FAQ.
Sounds like the front A arms and everything attached that I should be buying for 150 in the next week is what I need.
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[LostMy65]

Yes.
Many elect to just get the whole thing - crossmember and all. That way they can just roll theirs out, and roll the new one in.
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[Cuttyman9]

Yeah, I figured the guy would want more for it if I asked for the whole cross member.
I also figured if he takes it all out and delivers it for 150 that's not a bad deal.
And I don't have to worry about the springs killing me in the junkyard.
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[LostMy65]

That's not a bad deal at all.
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[LostMy65]

Finished installing my windshield today.
I'll hang the doors tomorrow.

[LostMy65]

So all I have left to do so I can pull it out of my shop/barn and pull in my 65 is:
Find nuts for front shocks - PARTIALLY DONE
Replace Water Pump.
Fix leak at radiator hose.
reinstall power steering pulley belt.
reconnect taillight wiring.
Reconnect Emergency Brake Cable. - PARTIALLY DONE
Finish welding bumper and hitch receiver.

[markeb01]

Excellent, sounds like you're in the home stretch.

[McMurphy]

Man that fresh windshield rubber looks sweet!
Glass shop up here can get the windshield for me, they just need 6 weeks warning. But, they want $85 for the gasket... I politely declined saying I will provide the rubber.... LOL

Good going man!
You start a seperate build thread for the '65 or are you just going to piggy back it into this one?

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Man that fresh windshield rubber looks sweet!
Glass shop up here can get the windshield for me, they just need 6 weeks warning. But, they want $85 for the gasket... I politely declined saying I will provide the rubber.... LOL

Good going man!
You start a seperate build thread for the '65 or are you just going to piggy back it into this one?

I'm real happy with the way it turned out.

I will start a separate build thread for my 65.
Going a completely different direction with it.
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[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I'm real happy with the way it turned out.

I will start a separate build thread for my 65.
Going a completely different direction with it.
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I look forward to it !!!

[pdxhall]

Hey Robert, who did you get your windshield rubber from? The install looks great. I don't know if I'm brave enough to tackle that job.

[LostMy65]

I got it from Dan's Classic Auto here in Portland.
Should be even closer drive for you.
Just specify you want Precision brand.
They even have a website.
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[LostMy65]

Today I swapped out the dummy lite cluster for a gauge cluster I acquired awhile back.
No real reason except I have an idea for my 65 that combines warning lights with gauges, that I may or may not do in the future.

Still haven't worked out the power disc brakes.
I'm going to buy a manual master cylinder and see if I can get some solid brakes that way.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440292

Still have a few things left to do on my punch list:
Find nuts for front shocks - PARTIALLY DONE
Replace Water Pump. - DONE
Fix leak at radiator hose. - I think it's fixed now.
Reinstall power steering pulley belt.
Reconnect taillight wiring - DONE
Reconnect Emergency Brake Cable. - PARTIALLY DONE
Finish welding bumper and hitch receiver.

[LostMy65]

Took it for a short run to the gas station.
Finally worked out the power disc brakes.
It was as simple as adjusting the push rod to engage the booster sooner.
It's a good day.



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[66-PMD-GMC]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Took it for a short run to the gas station.
Finally worked out the power disc brakes.
It was as simple as adjusting the push rod to engage the booster sooner.
It's a good day.
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[pdxhall]

The truck looks great. What's the plan now that you have 2?

[bmwhitt]

I love this! I am keeping my service bed too!!

[LostMy65]

These are the last pictures I took of my 66 service truck.
Since I found my old 65, I pretty much stopped work on the 66 service truck.
So after it just sat parked for close to a year, I decided to sell it.
I mentioned it to my old business partner and long time friend.
He bought it.
I helped him run it out to his house last week.
He's excited.
It'll make a great work truck for him.
He's a Carpenter.

[SKT]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

These are the last pictures I took of my 66 service truck.
Since I found my old 65, I pretty much stopped work on the 66 service truck.
So after it just sat parked for close to a year, I decided to sell it.
I mentioned it to my old business partner and long time friend.
He bought it.
I helped him run it out to his house last week.
He's excited.
It'll make a great work truck for him.
He's a Carpenter.

Know this is an older thread, but this is a great looking Service Truck!

Is the new owner a member on the forum?

If not, and updates or recent pics of the truck to share?

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