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tommys66 · 12-10-2008, 10:37 PM

I got a late start on taking my pics cause I did not discover this site till already had the body off(except the cab) and had already replaced floor pans, inner rockers, cab corners etc. So here is where I am as of now. Today I got the cab off, removed motor and tranny, removed unused brackets and started to clean frame a bit.

1966gmc · 12-10-2008, 10:40 PM

Welcome to the site man. Good luck on the build. You have one thing goin for you so far......disc brakes lol. Well two things. A dry place to work

tommys66 · 12-10-2008, 10:44 PM

I cant decide wether to sandblast and powdercoat, or paint. I really like the color combo Allans Classic went with the silver with black. Hey allan can I steal your color idea.

Here is some pics of a hole that was hiding behind the stering sector.

Alan's Classic · 12-10-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys66

I cant decide wether to sandblast and powdercoat, or paint. I really like the color combo Allans Classic went with the silver with black. Hey allan can I steal your color idea.

Here is some pics of a hole that was hiding behind the stering sector.

Welcome aboard, glad your here. Looks like your having fun. Good luck and post lots of pix or the picture police will get on you.

I don't mind at all if you use my paint scheme. It means someone likes it.

joe231 · 12-11-2008, 02:14 AM

did someone summon me?!?!

nice work!
hopefully ours will be looking like that soon, all bare 'n stuff

*LILRED66* · 12-11-2008, 08:05 AM

Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS to the MO boot heal. It appears you are off to a good start.

FYI, the picture police does exist, so post your photos early and often.

Happy Holidays and keep us posted.

tommys66 · 12-11-2008, 08:55 PM

removed front crossmember today, removed trailing arms and rear end. I drilled 3 1/2" holes in the crossmember the trailing arms bolt to for my exaust to pass thru for more ground clearance. should I reenforce this member now or will it be fine?

Alan's Classic · 12-11-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys66

removed front crossmember today, removed trailing arms and rear end. I drilled 3 1/2" holes in the crossmember the trailing arms bolt to for my exaust to pass thru for more ground clearance. should I reenforce this member now or will it be fine?

That's one thing I thought about doing but didn't before I painted the frame. I was going to reinforce mine somehow. I didn't put much thought into it obviously.

leftcoast66 · 12-11-2008, 09:41 PM

I like that idea, I'm hoping to do it as well. Yes I would reenforce it, thought about some tubing that's 3.5" OD or something like that.

**Captainfab** · 12-11-2008, 11:36 PM

I would weld a piece of tube in there to restore some strength.....plus it'll look better too.

gulfcoast66 · 12-12-2008, 03:43 PM

Nice start on your build.... Keep the pics coming..... Chris

72BlckButy · 12-12-2008, 04:18 PM

Great looking project!

I travel through Sikeston quite a bit.

Good luck with the rebuild.

tommys66 · 01-08-2009, 01:06 AM

took the frame to get powdercoated today. I chose to go with silver. we will see how it turns out, I have heard good reviews from the company I chose, hope it looks good! should have it back within a week and I will post some pics

tommys66 · 01-08-2009, 01:17 AM

Also painted some suspension components-gloss black. Here is a cheap trick I got from a friend, in case others dont already do so, I put my paint prep in a spray bottle for easy use. Just spray the parts then wipe clean.

mnky30 · 01-08-2009, 01:40 AM

looks great keep up the good work and keep us posted.thanks for sharing

joe231 · 01-08-2009, 09:30 AM

hey tommy, looking good!!
if you don't mind me asking, what is the blasting and powder-coating on the frame costing ya?

MacAttack · 01-08-2009, 11:17 AM

Major guts on the frame-up work. Looks great. Good job on the photos too. And yes - there is a special team on this site that will chase you down if you don’t give us updates with fresh pics. Welcome.

Mac.

502tripower · 01-08-2009, 01:29 PM

Looks good. My chassis is two tone silver and pewter.

tommys66 · 01-16-2009, 11:45 AM

picked up the frame today, had it powdercoated silver. This company charges $300.00 for any base color plus $125.00 for clear with sparkle or candy colors, plus the cost of sand blasting. So since I chose silver it had to be cleared because silver alone will not hold up to weather without a clear topcoat. Total cost of silver+clear+sandblasting= $585.00

joe231 · 01-16-2009, 12:00 PM

that looks NICE!!
thanks for the cost info. what is the name of the company that coated it for ya?

4dranch · 01-16-2009, 12:25 PM

sweeeeeet.......I would like to come and see this when you get rolling on it...Tommy are you near ????Lamberts?????? the throwing rolls eating place?

502tripower · 01-16-2009, 12:40 PM

Looken good...Love the silver...

TimE · 01-16-2009, 02:11 PM

That looks really nice! I like the idea of the silver frame.

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

????Lamberts?????? the throwing rolls eating place?

Home of the throwed rolls! It's amazing. When you were a kid your mother got on to you for playing with your food, but now you can visit Lamberts and pay them to throw you a hot roll from across the room!

Sorry. Back to the current topic...

tommys66 · 01-18-2009, 08:00 PM

I got the color idea from Alans classic build. The company is powdercoating plus, I think there is a pic of the sign on this page with their phone number.

Alan's Classic · 01-18-2009, 08:33 PM

Man that looks awesome

I'm glad I inspired your color scheme.

12-10-2008, 10:37 PM	#1
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Tommy66 5.3/4l60 Build I got a late start on taking my pics cause I did not discover this site till already had the body off(except the cab) and had already replaced floor pans, inner rockers, cab corners etc. So here is where I am as of now. Today I got the cab off, removed motor and tranny, removed unused brackets and started to clean frame a bit. Attached Images Last edited by chevy_mike; 03-15-2019 at 11:19 AM.

12-10-2008, 10:40 PM	#2
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: Tommys66 Build Welcome to the site man. Good luck on the build. You have one thing goin for you so far......disc brakes lol. Well two things. A dry place to work

12-10-2008, 10:44 PM	#3
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I cant decide wether to sandblast and powdercoat, or paint. I really like the color combo Allans Classic went with the silver with black. Hey allan can I steal your color idea. Here is some pics of a hole that was hiding behind the stering sector. Attached Images

12-11-2008, 02:14 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Tommys66 Build did someone summon me?!?! nice work! hopefully ours will be looking like that soon, all bare 'n stuff __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

12-11-2008, 08:05 AM	#6
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Tommys66 Build Welcome to the forums from Kansas City, KS to the MO boot heal. It appears you are off to a good start. FYI, the picture police does exist, so post your photos early and often. Happy Holidays and keep us posted.

12-11-2008, 08:55 PM	#7
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build removed front crossmember today, removed trailing arms and rear end. I drilled 3 1/2" holes in the crossmember the trailing arms bolt to for my exaust to pass thru for more ground clearance. should I reenforce this member now or will it be fine? Attached Images

12-11-2008, 09:41 PM	#9
leftcoast66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Covington, WA Posts: 770	Re: Tommys66 Build I like that idea, I'm hoping to do it as well. Yes I would reenforce it, thought about some tubing that's 3.5" OD or something like that.

12-11-2008, 11:36 PM	#10
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: Tommys66 Build I would weld a piece of tube in there to restore some strength.....plus it'll look better too. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-12-2008, 03:43 PM	#11
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Tommys66 Build Nice start on your build.... Keep the pics coming..... Chris __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

12-12-2008, 04:18 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tommys66 Build Great looking project! I travel through Sikeston quite a bit. Good luck with the rebuild. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-08-2009, 01:06 AM	#13
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build took the frame to get powdercoated today. I chose to go with silver. we will see how it turns out, I have heard good reviews from the company I chose, hope it looks good! should have it back within a week and I will post some pics Attached Images

01-08-2009, 01:17 AM	#14
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build Also painted some suspension components-gloss black. Here is a cheap trick I got from a friend, in case others dont already do so, I put my paint prep in a spray bottle for easy use. Just spray the parts then wipe clean. Attached Images Last edited by tommys66; 01-27-2011 at 11:37 PM.

01-08-2009, 01:40 AM	#15
mnky30 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: santa rosa california Posts: 226	Re: Tommys66 Build looks great keep up the good work and keep us posted.thanks for sharing __________________ vinnie 1960 chevy c10 frame with a 1966 cab 2002 dodge intrepid r/t 2004 chevy 2500 4 door short bed

01-08-2009, 09:30 AM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Tommys66 Build hey tommy, looking good!! if you don't mind me asking, what is the blasting and powder-coating on the frame costing ya? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-08-2009, 11:17 AM	#17
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Tommys66 Build Major guts on the frame-up work. Looks great. Good job on the photos too. And yes - there is a special team on this site that will chase you down if you don’t give us updates with fresh pics. Welcome. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.



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01-08-2009, 01:29 PM	#18
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Tommys66 Build Looks good. My chassis is two tone silver and pewter. __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

01-16-2009, 11:45 AM	#19
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build picked up the frame today, had it powdercoated silver. This company charges $300.00 for any base color plus $125.00 for clear with sparkle or candy colors, plus the cost of sand blasting. So since I chose silver it had to be cleared because silver alone will not hold up to weather without a clear topcoat. Total cost of silver+clear+sandblasting= $585.00 Attached Images

01-16-2009, 12:00 PM	#20
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Tommys66 Build that looks NICE!! thanks for the cost info. what is the name of the company that coated it for ya? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-16-2009, 12:25 PM	#21
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Tommys66 Build sweeeeeet.......I would like to come and see this when you get rolling on it...Tommy are you near ????Lamberts?????? the throwing rolls eating place? __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 01-16-2009 at 12:46 PM.

01-16-2009, 12:40 PM	#22
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Tommys66 Build Looken good...Love the silver... __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

01-18-2009, 08:00 PM	#24
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I got the color idea from Alans classic build. The company is powdercoating plus, I think there is a pic of the sign on this page with their phone number. Last edited by tommys66; 07-09-2009 at 08:49 PM. Reason: too much info

01-18-2009, 08:33 PM	#25
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Tommys66 Build Man that looks awesome I'm glad I inspired your color scheme. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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