66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)

[Gary V]

Hi All, Have been lurking this great forum for a while. I'll start by introducing myself... My name is Gary and I live in Connecticut. Had a shop that specialized in drag bike chassis and go fast work... decided it was time to close down and have some fun with other things. Bought this truck a while back and drove it for a year... but the drag racing in my blood took over again. I'm going to pretty much scratch build the whole setup, any questions or advise will be greatly appreciated.

The truck was purchased tricked out old school and had this sticker on the back window... so that's what we'll call it! Think it will live up to it's new name

Here's some pics of the truck the way I bought it. 350 (010 block) with an M20 tranny, 2 inch drop spindles, 3" drop springs up front, 4" drop springs in the rear, disc brake conversion up front. Had some issues but all in all very cool truck and had a blast cruising with it.

Here's some pics of where we are at this week. Will try to do my best at giving a weekly update. No time today but will post up the plan tomorrow

[Neatbeard]

Welcome aboard!

That's already a great looking ride so i can't wait to see what you're gona do with it.

[bj383ss]

Very Cool Truck. You have the exact lowering setup that I plan to run. So now I know what it will look like. Your engine looks almost spot on to what mine did.

Bret

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by Neatbeard

Welcome aboard!

That's already a great looking ride so i can't wait to see what you're gona do with it.

Hi Neatbeard Thanks had mixed feeling about tearing it down for the project. Had a look at your facebook page, great work! Also read your build story and that's just plain cool that you were able to find the original. Good luck with your future enhancements!

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by bj383ss

Very Cool Truck. You have the exact lowering setup that I plan to run. So now I know what it will look like. Your engine looks almost spot on to what mine did.

Bret

Hi Bret, I liked the stance of the truck with that setup and glad you were able to get a preview. When I get this current project finished I will use the parts from this one to build another almost the same way. The cross member was hacked pretty bad on this one and trailing arms were shot. Will post some pics later to show what not to do.

[Gary V]

Ok basic laundry list...

LS1 about 425 HP N/A all ARP
Twin Turbo setup shooting for about 1000 HP
4L80E Tranny
Strange center housing 3.25" tubes, back brace
Strange Ford 9" nodular iron case (3.25 bore)
Spool with 35 Axles
Autoweld Ultimate II 4 link, custom bent 2 X 4 frame rails. Nice stuff!
Wilwood rear discs W/Parking Brake

Will post more parts later...

This weekend plan to remove the body and cab top to send off for media blasting... will post picks

[TJ's Chevy]

1000 hp
Truck is sweet!

[markeb01]

Welcome to the forum! Looked like a very neat truck to begin with, and should be a lot more fun when you're finished!

[evan396]

Welcome from Clinton ct, my dad and i are also building a 66. It's a k-20. Evan396

[McMurphy]

and to the site !!
I also have a 66, and I really like your wheels

[gimmy 64]

welcome to the MADNESS. nice truck. if you go to the engine and drivetrain section on this site there is a guy that either won or came in second on the PINKS show. he might help you set up the truck to run well!!!!

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

1000 hp
Truck is sweet!

Thank you! Have to have a goal we will see what that LS can hold

Originally Posted by markeb01

Welcome to the forum! Looked like a very neat truck to begin with, and should be a lot more fun when you're finished!

Glad to be here! Great forum! Thanks for the welcome!

Originally Posted by evan396

Welcome from Clinton ct, my dad and i are also building a 66. It's a k-20. Evan396

Hi Evan, Clinton's not that far away if you need some stock parts send me a PM with needs.

Originally Posted by McMurphy

and to the site !!
I also have a 66, and I really like your wheels

Thanks for the welcome!

Originally Posted by gimmy 64

welcome to the MADNESS. nice truck. if you go to the engine and drivetrain section on this site there is a guy that either won or came in second on the PINKS show. he might help you set up the truck to run well!!!!

First time visit to the engine and drivetrain section! Lots of very good LS info thank you for heads up and welcome!

[Captainfab]

Welcome to the forum Gary

This sounds like my kind of build.......I'll be watching.

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Welcome to the forum Gary

This sounds like my kind of build.......I'll be watching.

Hi Captain, Been following a lot of your posts while lurking Great fab work and a great help to all C10 heads! Thanks for the welcome!

[Gary V]

OK Plans of having the cab on a trailer today and off to the media blaster were nixed by the boss... but it's ok to sit here and post pics. So here's some part pics and info for the build.

Autoweld Ultimate II Pro Street Full Clip

As mentioned I will fab the setup to try and keep costs down. Urethane Rod Ends, Frame Brackets, Rear Housing brackets, Shock Brackets and Wheelie Bar Brackets, Custom Frame Rails

More parts... Strange Engineering Bare Housing (3.25" Diameter Strange part number H1112) 3.25" X 1/4" Wall DOM Tube

Wilwood 11" Diameter DYNAPRO LOW-PROFILE 2.50" OFFSET, BIG BEARING FORD NEW STYLE (Torino ends) Wilwood part number 140-11389-D

Last the sneakers... Centerline Warrior 15" X 15", 5/8" X 5X5" BC, Mickey Thompson 29" X 18.5"-15LT

Hope you all have a nice Easter Holiday!

[chad64chevy]

SWEET!! 1000hp
Im in for this one, are you going to make your own rear wheel tubs or use the factory style but just widen them?? I used 67-72 style tubs an widened mine like 4.75" I will be putting a 29x15x15 on the back, just got to get the right backspacing and offset for the rims to fit right

[TJ's Chevy]

That's a gonna be one heck of a c-notched frame! LOL!

[1963c-10]

very cool project, can't wait to see this done

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

That's a gonna be one heck of a c-notched frame! LOL!

LOL

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

very cool project, can't wait to see this done

Thanks T. J.

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

SWEET!! 1000hp
Im in for this one, are you going to make your own rear wheel tubs or use the factory style but just widen them?? I used 67-72 style tubs an widened mine like 4.75" I will be putting a 29x15x15 on the back, just got to get the right backspacing and offset for the rims to fit right

Great look Chad but will just use a sheet metal tub kit. How wide a tire can you get in without narrowing the frame?

[chad64chevy]

if I remember right the 29x15x15 will fit, just have to have the right offset and backspacing! my tubs are 16in. from the inner bedside, so there maybe an inch or so! when I cut my steel floor out it pretty much goes straight up from the frame! there's a thread in the sub section 'rocktonka' is the member, check out what he has done! it shows that that's pretty much the biggest tire you can go with without cutting the frame!

[Gary V]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

if I remember right the 29x15x15 will fit, just have to have the right offset and backspacing! my tubs are 16in. from the inner bedside, so there maybe an inch or so! when I cut my steel floor out it pretty much goes straight up from the frame! there's a thread in the sub section 'rocktonka' is the member, check out what he has done! it shows that that's pretty much the biggest tire you can go with without cutting the frame!

Wow didn't know you could go that wide.

[Gary V]

More parts came in

Aldan Eagle Double Adjustable Coilover, 17" Aldan part number 758, Made in the USA

Strange Engineering 3.25" Bore Ford Housing, Strange part number N1906

[Gary V]

Hi all, Been a while since I posted last and figured it was time for an update and some pics. Left off posting that we were going to remove the cab... done! Have spent a lot of time building a jig for this project... here's progress so far. Should start some frame cutting and welding this weekend.

Cross member layout

[pdxhall]

Welcome Gary. This looks to be a bad ass project. I'll be following.

[lowlife4life]

Sweet looking build. I'm gonna watch this one