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**66ChevyMax** · 11-03-2011, 10:58 PM

Edited June 22,2016

Truck is now complete (did I just say that

) with the following:

Ridetech Air Ride System, LS3 crate engine with added Magnuson Heartbeat Supercharger, T56 Magnum 6 Speed, Vintage Air A/C, IDIDIT Steering Column, Modified Bench Seat, Birdseye Maple Bed, Boss 338 Wheels, and Sunburst Orange Paint.

This motor combination produced 575hp, 531 Torque to the rear wheels on a dyno.

This build went from November 2011 to June 2016, WOW I'm slow, but after you read this thread you will notice how life can get in the way. As most, there is more to this thread than the building of the truck. This was my 3rd classic restoration but my first frame off. It had many challenges and I did many things more than once. So enjoy the pictures and the stories, this board is a wonderful place and I could not have done this without it. I hope you find this Thread Useful!

YouTube - 1966 C-10 LS3 Test Drive 2nd Gear

This project is starting one year after my Dad passed away, he purchased this truck new in 1966, sold it in 2001, engine was blown shortly after and it sit in a caliche pit until I finally convienced him to sell the truck back to me

So here we go..... Craig

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**66ChevyMax** · 11-03-2011, 10:58 PM

**66ChevyMax** · 11-03-2011, 10:59 PM

**66ChevyMax** · 11-03-2011, 11:00 PM

**66ChevyMax** · 11-03-2011, 11:01 PM

Alan's Classic · 11-03-2011, 11:20 PM

Welcome aboard! That's cool that is was your dad's truck. BTW sorry to hear of his passing. Nice work area as well. metal: What's the plans?

allaboutchevelles · 11-03-2011, 11:26 PM

Welcome, You have a very solid looking truck to restore. Im glad you got your truck back that your dad owned. I was trying a few years ago to get my dads old 71 GMC back that he sold when I was like 8 but I was a few months to late. It was sold to the crusher. I cant wait to see your build on it. Im building a 64 C10 also.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-03-2011, 11:47 PM

Hi Alan, I have been lurking here for a year, needless to say I'm a fan of your work. Plan for now, down to frame, powder coat, air ride, leaning toward's LS motor, back to manual but not 3 on tree

, still looking for that perfect color combo.

Craig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Welcome aboard! That's cool that is was your dad's truck. BTW sorry to hear of his passing. Nice work area as well. metal: What's the plans?

**Captainfab** · 11-04-2011, 01:05 AM

Welcome to the forum

Sounds like a cool build......I'll be watching.

Very nice shop too!

fryer1979 · 11-04-2011, 02:54 AM

Welcome. Sorry to hear of your father's passing, but it is great that you were able to get his truck back. Love the airplanes hanging on the wall too.

coulter · 11-04-2011, 08:36 AM

looks like ur gonna make dad proud!!!! good luck on ur project man

chad64chevy · 11-04-2011, 08:01 PM

welcome, you have a solid truck to start with and i really like your plans for it! i like the shop you have, got any interior pictures before you dismantle it?

**66ChevyMax** · 11-04-2011, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

welcome, you have a solid truck to start with and i really like your plans for it! i like the shop you have, got any interior pictures before you dismantle it?

SCOTI · 11-05-2011, 12:14 AM

Very nice start. Your pop would prob love the fact that you have his 'old' truck & are doing something w/it!

fattyarbuckle · 11-05-2011, 12:17 AM

everyone except me has a nice garage!

cool project...subscribed!

Alan's Classic · 11-05-2011, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Hi Alan, I have been lurking here for a year, needless to say I'm a fan of your work. Plan for now, down to frame, powder coat, air ride, leaning toward's LS motor, back to manual but not 3 on tree

, still looking for that perfect color combo.

Craig

Craig, thanks for the comment and it sounds like you have a solid plan. Your color will come to ya.

Whats' your favorite color?

BTW I wish gun racks would come back in style.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-07-2011, 12:22 AM

I'm thinking some type of two tone with red and white, just not sure where to make the transition yet. The gun rack is sweet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Craig, thanks for the comment and it sounds like you have a solid plan. Your color will come to ya.

Whats' your favorite color?

BTW I wish gun racks would come back in style.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-07-2011, 12:24 AM

I assume most would find this to be extreme modification for power steering?

**66ChevyMax** · 11-07-2011, 12:26 AM

Got some time to work on the truck today. Spent two hours with power washer before I proceeded to remove the suspension. Could have spent three but my arms were tired

fryer1979 · 11-07-2011, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

BTW I wish gun racks would come back in style.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

The gun rack is sweet.

I've still got my old rack from a truck I had years ago, and since it matches up perfectly with holes already drilled in the inside panel, I'll be putting it in Tanya when finished. My wife is dreading it already....

Seriously though, nice work on the progress. That power steering "mod" is rough, what"s your thought on repairing it?

**66ChevyMax** · 11-07-2011, 06:37 PM

Not sure yet, need to get it straight and see how much material is missing. I'm guessing I will need to reinforce or add some material to inside of the frame, not sure I can fill with weld?

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryer1979

Seriously though, nice work on the progress. That power steering "mod" is rough, what"s your thought on repairing it?

4dranch · 11-07-2011, 07:55 PM

Welcome, Very cool story about your Dad's truck and congrats on getting it back. The truck really looks like it was taking care of too. Super nice shop also..

**66ChevyMax** · 11-07-2011, 11:58 PM

Thanks to everyone for the kind words about my Dad the truck and the shop. Lots of memories going hunting and to the lake in that truck. Me and my Dad did a minor restore about 25 years ago so this is my second time around with this truck. Much more involved this time.

I added onto the shop to make room for this build, my lawn equipment, boat and wood working stuff is in the lean to, truck is in the original shop on the right. Was a tough summer to be working with metal but well worth it.

allaboutchevelles · 11-08-2011, 12:06 AM

WOW, nice shop. I would love to have a shop like that. Cant wait to watch this build.

**66ChevyMax** · 11-12-2011, 01:35 AM

First of all thanks to all the Veterans, America got two thrings right Cars & Freedom and Vets know a lot about both

Tonight was Rivet Friday, glad to be done with that part, frame should be ready for powder coater next week

11-03-2011, 10:58 PM	#2
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11-03-2011, 10:59 PM	#3
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-03-2011, 11:00 PM	#4
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-03-2011, 11:01 PM	#5
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-03-2011, 11:20 PM	#6
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Welcome aboard! That's cool that is was your dad's truck. BTW sorry to hear of his passing. Nice work area as well. metal: What's the plans? __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-03-2011, 11:26 PM	#7
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Welcome, You have a very solid looking truck to restore. Im glad you got your truck back that your dad owned. I was trying a few years ago to get my dads old 71 GMC back that he sold when I was like 8 but I was a few months to late. It was sold to the crusher. I cant wait to see your build on it. Im building a 64 C10 also. __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

11-04-2011, 01:05 AM	#9
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Welcome to the forum Sounds like a cool build......I'll be watching. Very nice shop 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

11-04-2011, 02:54 AM	#10
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Welcome. Sorry to hear of your father's passing, but it is great that you were able to get his truck back. Love the airplanes hanging on the wall too.

11-04-2011, 08:36 AM	#11
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 looks like ur gonna make dad proud!!!! good luck on ur project man __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

11-04-2011, 08:01 PM	#12
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 welcome, you have a solid truck to start with and i really like your plans for it! i like the shop you have, got any interior pictures before you dismantle it? __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

11-05-2011, 12:14 AM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Very nice start. Your pop would prob love the fact that you have his 'old' truck & are doing something w/it! __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-05-2011, 12:17 AM	#15
fattyarbuckle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St. Louis Mo. Posts: 282	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 everyone except me has a nice garage! cool project...subscribed!

11-07-2011, 12:24 AM	#18
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 I assume most would find this to be extreme modification for power steering? __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-07-2011, 12:26 AM	#19
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Got some time to work on the truck today. Spent two hours with power washer before I proceeded to remove the suspension. Could have spent three but my arms were tired __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-07-2011, 07:55 PM	#22
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Welcome, Very cool story about your Dad's truck and congrats on getting it back. The truck really looks like it was taking care of too. Super nice shop also.. __________________ *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



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11-07-2011, 11:58 PM	#23
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 Thanks to everyone for the kind words about my Dad the truck and the shop. Lots of memories going hunting and to the lake in that truck. Me and my Dad did a minor restore about 25 years ago so this is my second time around with this truck. Much more involved this time. I added onto the shop to make room for this build, my lawn equipment, boat and wood working stuff is in the lean to, truck is in the original shop on the right. Was a tough summer to be working with metal but well worth it. __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

11-08-2011, 12:06 AM	#24
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 WOW, nice shop. I would love to have a shop like that. Cant wait to watch this build. __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

11-12-2011, 01:35 AM	#25
66ChevyMax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wolfforth, Texas Posts: 976	Re: Mesquite 1966 C10 First of all thanks to all the Veterans, America got two thrings right Cars & Freedom and Vets know a lot about both Tonight was Rivet Friday, glad to be done with that part, frame should be ready for powder coater next week __________________ Craig 1966 Chevrolet C10 - Supercharged LS3 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 1957 Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop "It makes sence if you don't think about it" Mesquite 1966 C10 - LS3 W/ Air Ride http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4989763

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