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speedy_steve · 01-06-2014, 12:02 PM

Picked this little jewel up for a steal on Christmas Eve, Merry Christmas to me.

She fired right up and I was able to drive her home with no problems. She's in great shape with a few items that need immediate attention. The fuel filters are full of sludge, the radiator has a lot of rust and needs a flush or possibly replacing, and the brakes need replacing. That's the "make it go" and "make it stop" priorities. Everything else falls into the "when I get to it" category.

No time lines or budget restraints...it's a project that will take however long I want it to make it truly "mine!"

TJ's Chevy · 01-06-2014, 12:20 PM

Sweet looking truck! Even has a 292!!!

we born in 62 · 01-06-2014, 12:25 PM

looks fairly straight, where did it come from

speedy_steve · 01-06-2014, 12:27 PM

My plan is to keep as much stock as possible, keep the 292 running strong, and just spruce up the interior a bit. I've been doing a little research on the engine and it looks like I have found a pretty good truck.

From everything I've found, it's been a Texas truck all it's life. There is surprisingly little rust and it's real straight, no dog legging at all. The right side of the bed rail sags a little, but I think that's largely due to the boards being rotted out in the bed.

63 & 64 Bowties · 01-06-2014, 02:02 PM

Nice find
Welcome to the forum

TJ's Chevy · 01-06-2014, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy_steve

My plan is to keep as much stock as possible, keep the 292 running strong, and just spruce up the interior a bit. I've been doing a little research on the engine and it looks like I have found a pretty good truck.

From everything I've found, it's been a Texas truck all it's life. There is surprisingly little rust and it's real straight, no dog legging at all. The right side of the bed rail sags a little, but I think that's largely due to the boards being rotted out in the bed.

Awesome! Love trucks with 6 bangers! Yeah, the 292 is a great motor...looks like you have a GM HEI as well. PO must have added that before you got it. It'll be a great motor for ya.

we born in 62 · 01-06-2014, 06:37 PM

I got a 62 that came from irving had no rust holes just alittle surface rust nice n straight like yours

speedy_steve · 01-06-2014, 06:50 PM

The PO wasn't exactly mechanically inclined. He was forgetful though...left a tooldbox full of Craftsmen tools in the truck.

FetchMeAPepsi · 01-06-2014, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy_steve

The PO wasn't exactly mechanically inclined. He was forgetful though...left a tooldbox full of Craftsmen tools in the truck.

Bwahahaha! Awesome find there. 292 and the tools to work on it. You're one lucky duck!

Indian113 · 01-06-2014, 07:32 PM

Looking Good! Enjoy it and keep taking pictures as you work on it

markeb01 · 01-06-2014, 08:26 PM

Good for you. Welcome to the forum, and enjoy your new truck!

Ta2Don · 01-06-2014, 10:57 PM

Welcome aboard!!!

**70cst** · 01-06-2014, 11:35 PM

Hey speedy_steve ...

to the forums and

from Ohio.

on a

looking ride

**Captainfab** · 01-07-2014, 01:47 AM

Welcome to the forum

speedy_steve · 01-07-2014, 09:53 AM

Thanks for the welcomes.

This thing is a blast. Pulled the fuel filters and carb last night; tons of sludge in the filters, fuel is cloudy, but no damage to the carb. Slight pitting on the pushrods but nothing too detrimental. And it looks like I'll be capping the fuel tank and replacing the fuel line. The po said he put a new fuel tank in it, but the lines are clogged I'm sure.

More updates as I continue.
It's not work if it's fun!

speedy_steve · 01-07-2014, 11:12 PM

Is it just me or do any of you guys just pop the hood and stand there looking at the engine. Found out today that's its great stress relief...just looking and thinking.

TJ's Chevy · 01-07-2014, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy_steve

Is it just me or do any of you guys just pop the hood and stand there looking at the engine. Found out today that's its great stress relief...just looking and thinking.

I do that often as well! During the summer I would just sit and stare at the truck and dream about what I want to in the future.

speedy_steve · 01-17-2014, 06:04 PM

So I've been hunting Craigslist and local "Pick and Pull" junkyards for a good donor for the following:
Power steering (complete system)
Possible Air Conditioner (it is Texas and summer's a coming)
Disc brake system (because stopping is good from time to time)

And while searching, it brought up a question...what year truck do you guys use for donor parts? And what year range is a good source for donor parts for a 66? Especially considering not to many 66's end up in the junkyard...thankfully.

TJ's Chevy · 01-17-2014, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy_steve

So I've been hunting Craigslist and local "Pick and Pull" junkyards for a good donor for the following:
Power steering (complete system)
Possible Air Conditioner (it is Texas and summer's a coming)
Disc brake system (because stopping is good from time to time)

And while searching, it brought up a question...what year truck do you guys use for donor parts?

Any truck from 60-80's will work....You can buy all the parts you are looking for brand new....but chevys from the 60's 70's an 80's are fairly interchangeable.

speedy_steve · 01-17-2014, 06:12 PM

I've been checking and there are several 70-75 c10's at our local junkyards, or as I like to call them "Man mall's."

Ta2Don · 01-17-2014, 06:26 PM

I put an 85 front crossmember in mine and had my rear axles redrilled for 5 lugs...

61_FL_Apache · 01-17-2014, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedy_steve

Is it just me or do any of you guys just pop the hood and stand there looking at the engine. Found out today that's its great stress relief...just looking and thinking.

Yep!! Do it all the time!!

Welcome!!

speedy_steve · 01-21-2014, 11:15 AM

Well, my list of priorities for the whole girl is just getting longer. Drove her to her new temporary resting home last night and noticed two things: the brakes need to be replaced asap, sure makes for some harrowing moments. And something is up with the fuel system. While driving at very low speeds (less than 30) she starts chugging like she's starving for fuel; then above 50, she does it again. There's fuel in the tank, I just replaced the filters, but there was a ton of sludge in them, so I'm not sure where to begin.

65Gregg · 01-21-2014, 02:00 PM

If you can stand the cold, there is a swapmeet in Arlington Friday and Saturday at the horse track, I'm going to stay home, theres no sense for me to get up at dawn to drive 3 hours to be cold. Welcome aboard and good luck.

speedy_steve · 01-21-2014, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65Gregg

If you can stand the cold, there is a swapmeet in Arlington Friday and Saturday at the horse track, I'm going to stay home, theres no sense for me to get up at dawn to drive 3 hours to be cold. Welcome aboard and good luck.

This is the first I've heard. Is there a mailing list or notification center for events such as this?

01-06-2014, 12:02 PM	#1
speedy_steve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 45	Finally got me a '66 Picked this little jewel up for a steal on Christmas Eve, Merry Christmas to me. She fired right up and I was able to drive her home with no problems. She's in great shape with a few items that need immediate attention. The fuel filters are full of sludge, the radiator has a lot of rust and needs a flush or possibly replacing, and the brakes need replacing. That's the "make it go" and "make it stop" priorities. Everything else falls into the "when I get to it" category. No time lines or budget restraints...it's a project that will take however long I want it to make it truly "mine!" Last edited by speedy_steve; 01-06-2014 at 12:18 PM.

01-06-2014, 12:20 PM	#2
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Finally got me a '66 Sweet looking truck! Even has a 292!!! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-06-2014, 12:25 PM	#3
we born in 62 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: waterloo in Posts: 20	Re: Finally got me a '66 looks fairly straight, where did it come from

01-06-2014, 12:27 PM	#4
speedy_steve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 45	Re: Finally got me a '66 My plan is to keep as much stock as possible, keep the 292 running strong, and just spruce up the interior a bit. I've been doing a little research on the engine and it looks like I have found a pretty good truck. From everything I've found, it's been a Texas truck all it's life. There is surprisingly little rust and it's real straight, no dog legging at all. The right side of the bed rail sags a little, but I think that's largely due to the boards being rotted out in the bed.

01-06-2014, 02:02 PM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Finally got me a '66 Nice find Welcome to the forum __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

01-06-2014, 06:37 PM	#7
we born in 62 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: waterloo in Posts: 20	Re: Finally got me a '66 I got a 62 that came from irving had no rust holes just alittle surface rust nice n straight like yours

01-06-2014, 06:50 PM	#8
speedy_steve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 45	Re: Finally got me a '66 The PO wasn't exactly mechanically inclined. He was forgetful though...left a tooldbox full of Craftsmen tools in the truck.

01-06-2014, 07:32 PM	#10
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Finally got me a '66 Looking Good! Enjoy it and keep taking pictures as you work on it

01-06-2014, 08:26 PM	#11
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Finally got me a '66 Good for you. Welcome to the forum, and enjoy your new truck! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

01-06-2014, 10:57 PM	#12
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Finally got me a '66 Welcome aboard!!! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

01-06-2014, 11:35 PM	#13
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: Finally got me a '66 Hey speedy_steve ... to the forums and from Ohio. on a looking ride __________________ 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!

01-07-2014, 01:47 AM	#14
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01-07-2014, 09:53 AM	#15
speedy_steve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 45	Re: Finally got me a '66 Thanks for the welcomes. This thing is a blast. Pulled the fuel filters and carb last night; tons of sludge in the filters, fuel is cloudy, but no damage to the carb. Slight pitting on the pushrods but nothing too detrimental. And it looks like I'll be capping the fuel tank and replacing the fuel line. The po said he put a new fuel tank in it, but the lines are clogged I'm sure. More updates as I continue. It's not work if it's fun!

01-07-2014, 11:12 PM	#16
speedy_steve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 45	Re: Finally got me a '66 Is it just me or do any of you guys just pop the hood and stand there looking at the engine. Found out today that's its great stress relief...just looking and thinking.

01-17-2014, 06:04 PM	#18
speedy_steve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 45	Re: Finally got me a '66 So I've been hunting Craigslist and local "Pick and Pull" junkyards for a good donor for the following: Power steering (complete system) Possible Air Conditioner (it is Texas and summer's a coming) Disc brake system (because stopping is good from time to time) And while searching, it brought up a question...what year truck do you guys use for donor parts? And what year range is a good source for donor parts for a 66? Especially considering not to many 66's end up in the junkyard...thankfully.



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01-17-2014, 06:12 PM	#20
speedy_steve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 45	Re: Finally got me a '66 I've been checking and there are several 70-75 c10's at our local junkyards, or as I like to call them "Man mall's."

01-17-2014, 06:26 PM	#21
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Finally got me a '66 I put an 85 front crossmember in mine and had my rear axles redrilled for 5 lugs... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

01-21-2014, 11:15 AM	#23
speedy_steve Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 45	Re: Finally got me a '66 Well, my list of priorities for the whole girl is just getting longer. Drove her to her new temporary resting home last night and noticed two things: the brakes need to be replaced asap, sure makes for some harrowing moments. And something is up with the fuel system. While driving at very low speeds (less than 30) she starts chugging like she's starving for fuel; then above 50, she does it again. There's fuel in the tank, I just replaced the filters, but there was a ton of sludge in them, so I'm not sure where to begin.

01-21-2014, 02:00 PM	#24
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Finally got me a '66 If you can stand the cold, there is a swapmeet in Arlington Friday and Saturday at the horse track, I'm going to stay home, theres no sense for me to get up at dawn to drive 3 hours to be cold. Welcome aboard and good luck. __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

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