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CRGRS 66 · 04-10-2012, 12:31 PM

My name is Craig, I live in Cambridge Ontario
I just purchased my 66 a few weeks ago. Searched on line for a few months until I found this relatively unspoiled gem. According to the VIN it was built in St Louis. It was titled in Arizona up until 1986, when the most recent owner brought it to Wisconsin. During the importing process I had the Wisconsin title from 86 in my hands, coffee stain and all! I had to surrender it to CDN customs, but scanned it in colour for posterity! From the mileage recorded on the title in 86, to the mileage on the odometer when I got my hands on her, there were less than 4000 miles traveled. There is a fair bit of rust visible, but it is all surface rust, body panels and doors are SOLID.
Anyway, I have been reading through a couple of builds, and am thrilled to have found this forum, it will be a fantastic resource for me as I gradually restore the old girl!
That is all for now,
Craigerr

1963c-10 · 04-10-2012, 12:32 PM

Welcome and great looking truck. How about some more pics to drool over. Also...what engine /trans?

Indian113 · 04-10-2012, 12:53 PM

Welcome again!! THat is a SHARP TRUCK!! Don't be a stranger show off your truck some more

CRGRS 66 · 04-10-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indian113

Welcome again!! THat is a SHARP TRUCK!! Don't be a stranger show off your truck some more

Thanks guys, I will post more pictures, and I won't be a stranger! Back to work now!

Andyboy · 04-10-2012, 01:26 PM

Welcome to the site. Nice truck.

A.T. RockDriller · 04-10-2012, 01:36 PM

What a great truck.
That one should be a real winner. (it already is)

oem4me · 04-10-2012, 01:57 PM

4000 miles!!?? not 104,000? Nice! Truck looks good, and I see no rust at all. Have you done the paint already? Factory black? You say you are gradually restoring it (as opposed to modifying?), or do you mean just fixing it up? Welcome aboard, and let's have some more pics already. lol

CRGRS 66 · 04-10-2012, 02:58 PM

Thanks, thanks, and thanks. Truck had 69,800 in 1986, now has 73,400. It looks better from a distance to be sure, but is very, very solid. It was painted at some point, but the last owner says he never painted it! I will get some more photo's and post them to give a better picture of it's condition tonight. I really appreciate all of the interest! Just enjoying the ride, and pondering what approach I want to take. I think I want to upgrade it mechanically before I dive into the body. FYI, it is supposed to be a 283, and has a 3spd manual, shifter was moved to the floor at some point.
Oh, and my friends call me Craigerr
The closer the friend the more rrrr's

**Clyde65** · 04-10-2012, 03:10 PM

Nice truck Craigerr!

72BlckButy · 04-10-2012, 03:31 PM

Nice '66!!

CRGRS 66 · 04-10-2012, 09:03 PM

thank you Clyde, and blkbuty, was going to post some more pictures as requested tonight, but some tech difficulty, will put some more pics up tomorrow

**70cst** · 04-10-2012, 10:08 PM

Hey CRGRS 66 ...

to the forum and

from Ohio.

that is a very

truck

CRGRS 66 · 04-10-2012, 10:23 PM

70cst, thanks!
try to load some pics b4 I call it a night

CRGRS 66 · 04-10-2012, 10:26 PM

two at a time seems to work, as you can and will see, she needs attention all over, but I am really pleased with it

CRGRS 66 · 04-10-2012, 10:30 PM

couple at a time...

CRGRS 66 · 04-10-2012, 10:35 PM

The guy in Wisconsin who owned it for the last 25 years claims he never painted it, I haven't decoded the GVW plaque yet to see what colour it was originally. It was definitely painted at some point, over spray on some of the rubber from a hasty taping job. Won't be able to verify if the engine is the original 283 until I get it out and have a look at the numbers, but here is hoping.

flips72 · 04-10-2012, 10:48 PM

man, that thing is nice, congradulations on the purchase i can allready tell your going to fit in nicely around here, welcome aboard.

CRGRS 66 · 04-10-2012, 10:51 PM

Thank you flips!
One more pic for you, put the old girl to bed for the night, now I am off to do the same!

markeb01 · 04-11-2012, 01:09 AM

Needing some touch up or not, that is a beautiful truck. Love the color scheme. Welcome to the forum.

CRGRS 66 · 04-11-2012, 07:33 AM

Thanks markeb, nice GMC, when I was looking I was hoping to find a GMC, not too many around!

ctandc · 04-11-2012, 08:12 AM

So what's the plan(s)? - Keep in mind they will likely change as you keep looking through all the builds here. This place is going to cost me money I swear......or at least a lot more time, but that's what this is all about I guess.

nomrlz · 04-11-2012, 09:31 AM

nice lookin ride

CRGRS 66 · 04-11-2012, 10:15 AM

thanks nmrlz
ctandc, the plan is to come up with a plan, but slow will be the pace
I could use some tips for making my way around this place...
any help will be appreciated

Rich 5150 69 · 04-11-2012, 10:44 AM

Nice score Craig and welcome to the site, the only thing I would change right away is convert to a dual master cylinder, we wouldn`t want the single to fail one you..

CRGRS 66 · 04-11-2012, 12:29 PM

Thanks Rich, likely my first project will be the front suspension and brakes. I think I will lower 2.5" with drop spindles, add disc brakes, go 5 lug, and a booster with proportion valve. Take care of cleaning up the front end while it is apart.

04-10-2012, 12:31 PM	#1
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW My name is Craig, I live in Cambridge Ontario I just purchased my 66 a few weeks ago. Searched on line for a few months until I found this relatively unspoiled gem. According to the VIN it was built in St Louis. It was titled in Arizona up until 1986, when the most recent owner brought it to Wisconsin. During the importing process I had the Wisconsin title from 86 in my hands, coffee stain and all! I had to surrender it to CDN customs, but scanned it in colour for posterity! From the mileage recorded on the title in 86, to the mileage on the odometer when I got my hands on her, there were less than 4000 miles traveled. There is a fair bit of rust visible, but it is all surface rust, body panels and doors are SOLID. Anyway, I have been reading through a couple of builds, and am thrilled to have found this forum, it will be a fantastic resource for me as I gradually restore the old girl! That is all for now, Craigerr Attached Images

04-10-2012, 12:32 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Welcome and great looking truck. How about some more pics to drool over. Also...what engine /trans? __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

04-10-2012, 12:53 PM	#3
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Welcome again!! THat is a SHARP TRUCK!! Don't be a stranger show off your truck some more

04-10-2012, 01:26 PM	#5
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Welcome to the site. Nice truck.

04-10-2012, 01:36 PM	#6
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW What a great truck. That one should be a real winner. (it already is) __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

04-10-2012, 01:57 PM	#7
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW 4000 miles!!?? not 104,000? Nice! Truck looks good, and I see no rust at all. Have you done the paint already? Factory black? You say you are gradually restoring it (as opposed to modifying?), or do you mean just fixing it up? Welcome aboard, and let's have some more pics already. lol

04-10-2012, 02:58 PM	#8
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Thanks, thanks, and thanks. Truck had 69,800 in 1986, now has 73,400. It looks better from a distance to be sure, but is very, very solid. It was painted at some point, but the last owner says he never painted it! I will get some more photo's and post them to give a better picture of it's condition tonight. I really appreciate all of the interest! Just enjoying the ride, and pondering what approach I want to take. I think I want to upgrade it mechanically before I dive into the body. FYI, it is supposed to be a 283, and has a 3spd manual, shifter was moved to the floor at some point. Oh, and my friends call me Craigerr The closer the friend the more rrrr's

04-10-2012, 03:10 PM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Nice truck Craigerr! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

04-10-2012, 03:31 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Nice '66!! __________________ -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)

04-10-2012, 09:03 PM	#11
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW thank you Clyde, and blkbuty, was going to post some more pictures as requested tonight, but some tech difficulty, will put some more pics up tomorrow

04-10-2012, 10:08 PM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Hey CRGRS 66 ... to the forum and from Ohio. that is a very truck __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-10-2012, 10:23 PM	#13
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW 70cst, thanks! try to load some pics b4 I call it a night Attached Images

04-10-2012, 10:26 PM	#14
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW two at a time seems to work, as you can and will see, she needs attention all over, but I am really pleased with it Attached Images

04-10-2012, 10:30 PM	#15
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW couple at a time... Attached Images

04-10-2012, 10:35 PM	#16
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW The guy in Wisconsin who owned it for the last 25 years claims he never painted it, I haven't decoded the GVW plaque yet to see what colour it was originally. It was definitely painted at some point, over spray on some of the rubber from a hasty taping job. Won't be able to verify if the engine is the original 283 until I get it out and have a look at the numbers, but here is hoping.



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04-10-2012, 10:48 PM	#17
flips72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: oldfort tn Posts: 1,183	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW man, that thing is nice, congradulations on the purchase i can allready tell your going to fit in nicely around here, welcome aboard. __________________ my 65 fleetside build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442370 big back glass conversion http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...dow+conversion

04-10-2012, 10:51 PM	#18
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Thank you flips! One more pic for you, put the old girl to bed for the night, now I am off to do the same! Attached Images

04-11-2012, 01:09 AM	#19
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Needing some touch up or not, that is a beautiful truck. Love the color scheme. Welcome to the forum. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

04-11-2012, 07:33 AM	#20
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Thanks markeb, nice GMC, when I was looking I was hoping to find a GMC, not too many around!

04-11-2012, 08:12 AM	#21
ctandc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: VA Posts: 284	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW So what's the plan(s)? - Keep in mind they will likely change as you keep looking through all the builds here. This place is going to cost me money I swear......or at least a lot more time, but that's what this is all about I guess. __________________ ____________________________

04-11-2012, 09:31 AM	#22
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW nice lookin ride __________________ 66 LWB/BBW work in progress 68 Camaro SS bigger work in progress 95 Roadmaster Wagon 12.36 @ 107.74 99 Hayabusa 8.72 @ 162 00 Hayabusa 9.33 @ 153

04-11-2012, 10:15 AM	#23
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW thanks nmrlz ctandc, the plan is to come up with a plan, but slow will be the pace I could use some tips for making my way around this place... any help will be appreciated

04-11-2012, 10:44 AM	#24
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Nice score Craig and welcome to the site, the only thing I would change right away is convert to a dual master cylinder, we wouldn`t want the single to fail one you.. __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

04-11-2012, 12:29 PM	#25
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Member Intro, 66 C10 SWB FS BBW Thanks Rich, likely my first project will be the front suspension and brakes. I think I will lower 2.5" with drop spindles, add disc brakes, go 5 lug, and a booster with proportion valve. Take care of cleaning up the front end while it is apart.

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