MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MisterC** · 09-30-2011, 11:53 AM

After wanting one for 35 years and owning 2 other classics that didn't satisfy me, she's finally mine!

It hasn't run in over 3 years, but it's been garaged virtually its entire life. She'll be my daily driver once I get it running and I couldn't be more proud.

T Smith · 09-30-2011, 12:09 PM

Solid looking truck, great start, congratulations!

likaroc13 · 09-30-2011, 12:14 PM

Welcome aboard....i agree, looks very solid & straight...congrats & good luck with the build!

markeb01 · 09-30-2011, 03:22 PM

Nice truck, congrats and welcome to the forum!

**Clyde65** · 09-30-2011, 03:30 PM

CONGRATULATIONS! now lets make a plan, you already got the picture thing right, dont let us down, now ....what's next, Im dying to hear....

**pdxhall** · 09-30-2011, 04:02 PM

Welcome to the forum. That's a very nice looking truck. What are you planning besides first getting it running?

64shortbox · 09-30-2011, 06:05 PM

Nice Find!!!!! Beautiful Truck!!!!

pmkrew · 09-30-2011, 06:19 PM

WOW! That looks like a sweet truck!
CONGRATS!!!

**PGSigns** · 09-30-2011, 07:15 PM

Thats a clean truck. Welcome to the forum.
Jimmy

waspp · 09-30-2011, 08:33 PM

Great looking truck, thats a excellent start!

samuellg1977 · 09-30-2011, 09:12 PM

Welcome to the forum. Although, most of us CAN read, some of us prefer to look at the pictures and make up our own captions. Haha. Sweet looking pick-em-up!!!

**rideblue00** · 09-30-2011, 10:17 PM

Wow delux window trim, big back window, alum grill, shortbed, you got all the luck. Nice ride.

'63GENIII · 09-30-2011, 10:28 PM

Slick ride there! Welcome to the forum. Your in good hands here AS LONG AS YOU INCLUDE PICTURES! JK. Looks like a great start with all the right stuff.

**MisterC** · 09-30-2011, 10:52 PM

Thanks for all of the kind words and welcomes from you all. As I mentioned, it's to be my daily driver eventually so I'm starting with mechanical stuff first. I'm not one to like crazy modifications so I'll go with what I call a resto custom.

First thing I did today was to convert the amber turn signals over to clear lenses with amber bulbs. It's a tiny move, but one that I feel makes the front end look cleaner.

I'll restore all of the custom trim. It has the Custom Cab panels and the fender emblems in a box. Actually, there were 3 boxes in the back that included many parts that the previous owner never got around to installing.

I'll upgrade to power steering, power brakes, disk brakes up front and dropped spindles and springs. If it ran right now, it would most likely ride like a tank. The previous owner cut 2 coils out of the front springs and installed el camino springs and air shocks in the back. I'm working on acquiring a full set of 15x8 steelies and the truck came 15x6's with dog dish caps and trim rings.

I'm also thinking about changing out the back bumper for a 67-72 sport bumper. I like that look with a hidden hitch, since I tow a boat and/or travel trailer.

That's all I can think of for now. Like all of you, I'm sure the list will grow with time. I'll do all of the work myself with the exception of paint and body. I know exactly zero about that stuff.

Rich 5150 69 · 09-30-2011, 11:00 PM

You did really good on that deal Mister C....from anonther left coaster.

rustbucket66 · 09-30-2011, 11:23 PM

That is the greatest score. As is you are way ahead of most. No rotten floors, cab mounts, etc. A well optioned truck also. Just one thing caught my attention. Don't change the rear bumper. That one the General put on there looks right, and putting a different generation bumper on, is just wrong somehow. You have a very cool piece there.

A.T. RockDriller · 09-30-2011, 11:29 PM

Wow, MisterC.........

No wonder you're tickled about that thing.....She's a sweetheart.

More pic's......(from all of us "short-bussers)
I'm not quite as bright as you are....as far as recognizing my own limits is concerned.
I know a bit about body work.....enough to tackle about any job.
I just don't know enough about it to know when to hire it out.
I'm trying to wrap up a small project myself right now. So far it was a three to five hour engine swap that turned out to take more like three weeks.....'cause I just can't take those small steps.
Welcome to the group....Great folks hang here.

198plus · 09-30-2011, 11:43 PM

Nice truck !!!!!!!

**Captainfab** · 10-01-2011, 01:01 AM

That's a nice truck to start with. Sounds like you have a good plan laid out already. Keep us updated on your progress.

Iron-Butt · 10-01-2011, 05:14 AM

nice truck

54Caddy · 10-04-2011, 09:52 PM

clean pick up man.. nice to see some one else from visalia on here. Where abouts do you live?

**pdxhall** · 10-04-2011, 10:06 PM

I like your idea on the 67-72 sport bumper, that's the route I'm taking on my 66LWB fleet. I'ts much easier to make a hidden hitch with those, IMO.

**MisterC** · 10-04-2011, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

clean pick up man.. nice to see some one else from visalia on here. Where abouts do you live?

I live over by Mt. Whitney HS.

BTW, nice get together Saturday night. We stopped by for a while and enjoyed the music while looking at vehicles. Great turnout!

**jocko** · 10-05-2011, 12:17 AM

that's a sweet little truck ya got there. I was just in Visalia a few weeks ago (temp living in Lemoore) - but back home on the other side of the mountains now. Best of luck, great truck AS IS, it'll only get better and better as you fix er up to your taste.
Welcome.

fryer1979 · 10-05-2011, 03:36 AM

Very nice pickup you found there, congrats. Welcome to the forums!

09-30-2011, 11:53 AM	#1
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	MisterC's "Project Luigi" Thread After wanting one for 35 years and owning 2 other classics that didn't satisfy me, she's finally mine! It hasn't run in over 3 years, but it's been garaged virtually its entire life. She'll be my daily driver once I get it running and I couldn't be more proud. Attached Images __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

09-30-2011, 12:09 PM	#2
T Smith Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 567	Re: New '66 owner Solid looking truck, great start, congratulations!

09-30-2011, 12:14 PM	#3
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: New '66 owner Welcome aboard....i agree, looks very solid & straight...congrats & good luck with the build! __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

09-30-2011, 03:22 PM	#4
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: New '66 owner Nice truck, congrats and welcome to the forum!

09-30-2011, 03:30 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,545	Re: New '66 owner CONGRATULATIONS! now lets make a plan, you already got the picture thing right, dont let us down, now ....what's next, Im dying to hear.... __________________ 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!*

09-30-2011, 04:02 PM	#6
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,079	Re: New '66 owner Welcome to the forum. That's a very nice looking truck. What are you planning besides first getting it running?

09-30-2011, 06:05 PM	#7
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 733	Re: New '66 owner Nice Find!!!!! Beautiful Truck!!!!

09-30-2011, 06:19 PM	#8
pmkrew Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 115	Re: New '66 owner WOW! That looks like a sweet truck! CONGRATS!!!

09-30-2011, 07:15 PM	#9
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: New '66 owner Thats a clean truck. Welcome to the forum. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

09-30-2011, 08:33 PM	#10
waspp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Maryville TN Posts: 201	Re: New '66 owner Great looking truck, thats a excellent start!

09-30-2011, 09:12 PM	#11
samuellg1977 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oak Grove, Kentucky Posts: 226	Re: New '66 owner Welcome to the forum. Although, most of us CAN read, some of us prefer to look at the pictures and make up our own captions. Haha. Sweet looking pick-em-up!!!

09-30-2011, 10:17 PM	#12
rideblue00 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lambertville, MI Posts: 1,860	Re: New '66 owner Wow delux window trim, big back window, alum grill, shortbed, you got all the luck. Nice ride.

09-30-2011, 10:28 PM	#13
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: New '66 owner Slick ride there! Welcome to the forum. Your in good hands here AS LONG AS YOU INCLUDE PICTURES! JK. Looks like a great start with all the right stuff. __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

09-30-2011, 10:52 PM	#14
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: New '66 owner Thanks for all of the kind words and welcomes from you all. As I mentioned, it's to be my daily driver eventually so I'm starting with mechanical stuff first. I'm not one to like crazy modifications so I'll go with what I call a resto custom. First thing I did today was to convert the amber turn signals over to clear lenses with amber bulbs. It's a tiny move, but one that I feel makes the front end look cleaner. I'll restore all of the custom trim. It has the Custom Cab panels and the fender emblems in a box. Actually, there were 3 boxes in the back that included many parts that the previous owner never got around to installing. I'll upgrade to power steering, power brakes, disk brakes up front and dropped spindles and springs. If it ran right now, it would most likely ride like a tank. The previous owner cut 2 coils out of the front springs and installed el camino springs and air shocks in the back. I'm working on acquiring a full set of 15x8 steelies and the truck came 15x6's with dog dish caps and trim rings. I'm also thinking about changing out the back bumper for a 67-72 sport bumper. I like that look with a hidden hitch, since I tow a boat and/or travel trailer. That's all I can think of for now. Like all of you, I'm sure the list will grow with time. I'll do all of the work myself with the exception of paint and body. I know exactly zero about that stuff. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

09-30-2011, 11:00 PM	#15
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: New '66 owner You did really good on that deal Mister C....from anonther left coaster. __________________ `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



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09-30-2011, 11:23 PM	#16
rustbucket66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Strathmore, Alberta Posts: 470	Re: New '66 owner That is the greatest score. As is you are way ahead of most. No rotten floors, cab mounts, etc. A well optioned truck also. Just one thing caught my attention. Don't change the rear bumper. That one the General put on there looks right, and putting a different generation bumper on, is just wrong somehow. You have a very cool piece there.

09-30-2011, 11:29 PM	#17
A.T. RockDriller Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Orient, Oregon Posts: 722	Re: New '66 owner Wow, MisterC......... No wonder you're tickled about that thing.....She's a sweetheart. More pic's......(from all of us "short-bussers) I'm not quite as bright as you are....as far as recognizing my own limits is concerned. I know a bit about body work.....enough to tackle about any job. I just don't know enough about it to know when to hire it out. I'm trying to wrap up a small project myself right now. So far it was a three to five hour engine swap that turned out to take more like three weeks.....'cause I just can't take those small steps. Welcome to the group....Great folks hang here. __________________ Les Hunter '59 3803 someday to be 3853 '63 GMC K1000...351E, TH400 Daily '66 GMC 4000...351C, 5&2

09-30-2011, 11:43 PM	#18
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: New '66 owner Nice truck !!!!!!! __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

10-01-2011, 01:01 AM	#19
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: New '66 owner That's a nice truck to start with. Sounds like you have a good plan laid out already. Keep us updated on your progress. __________________ 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

10-01-2011, 05:14 AM	#20
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: New '66 owner nice truck __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

10-04-2011, 09:52 PM	#21
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: New '66 owner clean pick up man.. nice to see some one else from visalia on here. Where abouts do you live? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

10-04-2011, 10:06 PM	#22
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,079	Re: New '66 owner I like your idea on the 67-72 sport bumper, that's the route I'm taking on my 66LWB fleet. I'ts much easier to make a hidden hitch with those, IMO.

10-05-2011, 12:17 AM	#24
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: New '66 owner that's a sweet little truck ya got there. I was just in Visalia a few weeks ago (temp living in Lemoore) - but back home on the other side of the mountains now. Best of luck, great truck AS IS, it'll only get better and better as you fix er up to your taste. Welcome.

10-05-2011, 03:36 AM	#25
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: New '66 owner Very nice pickup you found there, congrats. Welcome to the forums!

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