Whats up with Logan...

[mattbert56]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

HVLP eastwood spray gun. The HVLP is a "higher" quality gun from eastwood. They say its a more beginner's gun or something like that. I've heard good things about it though and will be using it for when I paint my 66.

Gotchya t.j. hah. I was saying that in the sense that is u mentioned hvlp to a normal kid. At least in my neck of the woods they would have a clue what that stood for. They'd think it's a drug or Something.

[TJ's Chevy]

Originally Posted by mattbert56

Gotchya t.j. hah. I was saying that in the sense that is u mentioned hvlp to a normal kid. At least in my neck of the woods they would have a clue what that stood for. They'd think it's a drug or Something.

HAHA! A DRUG!?!? WOW! lol Well I'm a kid that at least doesn't think that! lol!

[mattbert56]

Fewf. I have lost a lot of hope In humanity by seeing the kids now a days that are around my town. I know there's good kids still...just fewer...to much instant gratification in today's society.

[lee64]

Kid's today don't have the same upbringing we did. They really aren't taught much. Funny story. Had a kid (22 ish) come into the Advance Auto store I work at. Said he has something leaking down onto his floorboard around his gas pedal. So went out and looked. Told him it was melted snow off his shoes. But give him an I Phone and he could dazzle you with it I'll bet.

[mattbert56]

HAH that's pricless...but kindof sad... :/ I know the way I'm raising my kids when I have em, the way i was raised. Sunday mornin church. And growin up outside. Not infront of a tv or an Xbox. funny story. had a buddy help me with my 65 the other day. Asked for a socket wrench. And he hands me channel locks.....I didn't say anything..just made the best of the situation. Oh well. I'm still thankfull for what I got.

[Logans 66]

Hey y'all, just wanted to update...Logan and I found a donor truck for the suspension parts and whatever else we can use...Half ton V6. Was out in my step dads back forty all this time. In my defense, I did ask about it a while back and I could have sworn he said it was an 89. Went over for a visit a couple weeks ago and I asked him again, it's an 85 and got it for $300. Now with all the flooding in our area, might be a while before we can drag it out.

[4mulaSvaliant]

Awesome to see this. I cant say anything that hasnt already be said really.
Other than maybe, this project at this age will teach him far more than howe to build a truck. Your son will likely gain huge life lessons at an early age from building this old truck.

Great job to you and your son!

[Logans 66]

Well Logan just got his permit...Soon he'll be crusin' the main drag...Poor dude, all bummed over his picture...lol...Get used to it son...

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Logans 66

Well Logan just got his permit...Soon he'll be crusin' the main drag...Poor dude, all bummed over his picture...lol...Get used to it son...

Time sure flies.

Bummed out.....?

Buddy...!!!!!! Well done !!

That is very cool.

New spares truck is even better.

[Logans 66]

They made him smile for the picture and he hates his smile. We think he has a great smile...It'll get better...

[Jeff La]

Man Logan, Don't worry, be happy LOL

[Ronw435]

Well being a former Michigander I would like to welcome you to the Great State of Texas. Have been here for about 15 years now. Nice looking truck and Logan has made the correct decision to go for the truck. Nothing like cruising the Hill Country in a 1966 pickup.
Or cruising anywhere for that matter. Only thing about Texas is it does get hot here. Michigan sounds pretty good in July and August. What part of Michigan are you from. I used to live in the Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo area. Allegan to be correct, born in Fennville which is a nice "Nice Small Town" and was a great place to grow up.
Welcome to the Forum.

[Grandpas65]

Originally Posted by Logans 66

They made him smile for the picture and he hates his smile. We think he has a great smile...It'll get better...

Tell Logan in Iowa they don't let you smile for your picture. Everyone looks terrible lol. Cool build and great thread. A great father/son project.

[Logans 66]

So Logan got his permit last week and ended up going to a buddy's house (Thursday) till yesterday (Tuesday). He was picked up Tuesday morning and went with a friend of mine to do some work. I picked him up afterwards and took him out to get burgers. He showed me his permit picture and I realized, he can drive now. As we left, I walked to the passenger door and Logan was like, what are you doing, I said, you're driving...lol...He was like, DAD!...lol....He drove us home, he did great. We took the long way home so he drove about 2 hours...

[1963c-10]

Congrats on the permit and the donor truck!!!!

[aggie91]

Awesome, Congrats Logan!

[61_FL_Apache]

Nice job on the permit!! My youngest daughter just got hers too.

[Logans 66]

Hey it's Logans dad Paul....Just an update...
Logan is at it again. I'm trying not to let it overwhelm him, but its so much work...He has pulled, cleaned and painted the front and rear suspension from the 85 parts truck. The other night we were able to get the front bolted to his 66 frame. Now hes looking for a set of wheels and tires. He looked ups some 17s and 18s at Discounttire.com and was shocked at the cost...At close to a grand, thats a ton for a 16 year old... Here are some recent pictures...

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

I will donate the tires in 17 inch. I have 235/40/17 directional and 275/45/17 for the rear. you need 8 inch rims 10 for the rear would be better but it will roll a bit with a 8 inch. so a set of four tires with less than 500 miles on them the fronts are mint the rear as worn down by 1/4 .. sorry but they would never hook the power. The only issue you have to come get them as shipping would be pricey. Unless I can get out that way I can drop them to you ..

Look into the steel ralleys that jegs or summit sells just an option for lower cost.


Paul the number I have no longer works

[Logans 66]

Originally Posted by GMR-PERFORMANCE

I will donate the tires in 17 inch. I have 235/40/17 directional and 275/45/17 for the rear. you need 8 inch rims 10 for the rear would be better but it will roll a bit with a 8 inch. so a set of four tires with less than 500 miles on them the fronts are mint the rear as worn down by 1/4 .. sorry but they would never hook the power. The only issue you have to come get them as shipping would be pricey. Unless I can get out that way I can drop them to you ..

Look into the steel ralleys that jegs or summit sells just an option for lower cost.


Paul the number I have no longer works

Man Steve, that'd be great and my number is, 231-425-8923 and I think we could drive to get em...
You happen to have a picture of them when they were on your truck?

[Logans 66]

As far as the wheels, he likes this style. If we can find used, I can powder coat them for him...He is kind of thinking satin white truck with maybe a blue graphic and satin white wheels...

[61_FL_Apache]

Nice score!

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

[aggie91]

Updates look good. Logan has been getting after it.

Steve - Props to you for donating the tires for his project.

Paul / Logan - Go see Patrick Krauskopf at 7 Day Tire and Wheel, 101 Jack Nixon Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. 830-997-7475. He might have some used wheels or even could find you some. Patrick is my cousin, tell him Karl Kuenemann sent you out there.

Hopefully one of this time I come down there, we could meet up and have a look at Logan's truck.

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

As you can see I swapped over to a sticky tire and went tall in the front.. Silly TX and city driving the train tracks took out one lower control arm so I swapped out for tublar units and installed a taller front tire to gain some room