1966 custom cab short

[jrusher]

Hammered out some dents on the grille and gave it a good polish. Touched up the chev lettering as well. Pulled the slot mags off and blasted and coated the steelies . I like the look of the slots but also like the look of the original rims with chrome caps just like how she was ordered. Found a 63-66 sport bumper I had a 68-72 as well they fit so much better but will run the early gen one. Have to shim the box up abit at the rear as it sitting low.

[jrusher]

Next up clean up and paint vent window frames install new glass and seals. Blasted seat frame up and fix one broken spring . Going to resuse the seat foam after I priced out a new foam set $525 shipped CAD. Mines not in too bad of shape . I’ll add some foam where needed

[joesscamaro]

You've been busy! Cleaning up real nice and good work on the driveshaft!

[jrusher]

Thanks Joe! Ya been going at it. Trying to button everything up as i booked it in for the inspection next week

Originally Posted by joesscamaro

You've been busy! Cleaning up real nice and good work on the driveshaft!

[jrusher]

Finished installing new door glass, vent glass and all door hardware . Redid seat used the original foam and after trying seat out foam is way too soft . I’ll have to source some foam out locally or order the foam from states and redo the bottom of seat .

[jrusher]

Cut the s10 shifter down and utilized a spare original shifter . Tried using a original shifter boot but boot and plate were too small diameter for the throw so used a hurst shifter boot and plate . I’ll have to put a bend in it as shifter is fine with seat all way back but if the wife drives truck seat will be further ahead and will be hitting seat

[jrusher]

Cleaned up the original lap belts I’ll use them to get it through inspection and probably go 3 point like my other trucks . Went for test drive all was good accept for power steering control valve was acting up. I rebuilt the valve and ram/cylinder maybe still air in system will have to do some more troubleshooting. I unhooked ps belt for inspection.

[PowerdbyChevy79]

Originally Posted by jrusher

Finished installing new door glass, vent glass and all door hardware . Redid seat used the original foam and after trying seat out foam is way too soft . I’ll have to source some foam out locally or order the foam from states and redo the bottom of seat .

That interior looks great!!!

[jrusher]

Thanks !

Originally Posted by PowerdbyChevy79

That interior looks great!!!

[cwcarpenter98]

Nice work! How do you like the s10 5 speed so far?

[jrusher]

Thanks! First gear is like bull low just like the sm420 . Shifts nice around town I haven’t had it on the hiway yet. The 283 is sure slow I’m too used to driving my 6 litre boosted truck lol

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Nice work! How do you like the s10 5 speed so far?

[jrusher]

Up next will be this 46 survivor. It runs and drives but needs some work to get it road worthy. It’s too original to molest but I picked up a 45 as well last summer with no drive train so I”ll probably end up putting a ls in it and update suspension , front end etc . Be hanging out in the pre 47 forum for awhile

[jrusher]

The ratios in my t5 aren’t the greatest on the hiway I’m revving 2800 rpm at 60-65 mph and 1st gear is like a granny gear . I should of looked into the specs more before I bought it . I found a Camaro t5 last night for cheap so will swap that in as the ratios are much better . Also putting a set of camel hump heads, cam, intake and carb to help the 283 out

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Nice work! How do you like the s10 5 speed so far?

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by jrusher

The ratios in my t5 aren’t the greatest on the hiway I’m revving 2800 rpm at 60-65 mph and 1st gear is like a granny gear . I should of looked into the specs more before I bought it . I found a Camaro t5 last night for cheap so will swap that in as the ratios are much better . Also putting a set of camel hump heads, cam, intake and carb to help the 283 out

Sounds like you got one of the 4 cylinder s10 5 speeds with the .8 something overdrive. The new combo for the 283 should be a good time!

[jrusher]

Yes it’s a 4 cylinder S10 tranny . The Camaro V8 ratios will suit this 283 much better

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Sounds like you got one of the 4 cylinder s10 5 speeds with the .8 something overdrive. The new combo for the 283 should be a good time!

[cwcarpenter98]

Nice work! The fresh 327 looks really good in there. Did you use a rattle can to paint it?

[jrusher]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Nice work! The fresh 327 looks really good in there. Did you use a rattle can to paint it?

No its a Nason single stage paint. I took my bell housing to paint shop and they got a fairly close match from the original grey paint that was on there.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by jrusher

No its a Nason single stage paint. I took my bell housing to paint shop and they got a fairly close match from the original grey paint that was on there.

That makes sense, thanks

[jrusher]

If you want the NAson paint code just let me know. Not sure how acurate it is but looks pretty close to me

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

That makes sense, thanks

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by jrusher

If you want the NAson paint code just let me know. Not sure how acurate it is but looks pretty close to me

This just gave me an idea to start a modern paint code thread for the 60-66 trucks. If you don't mind sharing it there, and here, please do.