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05-11-2008, 04:04 AM
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Torn between 66 and 78
Join Date: May 2008
Location: So. Cal.
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Hello from SoCal!
Hello, I found this site some time last week. And I have to say I love it already. My name is Chris, I am 30 and I live in Riverside, CA. I have recently acquired my fathers 66 1/2 ton. I am in the process of slowly fixing it up the way I want it until I can do a full resto. The truck definitely needs some work, it had a 2 inch body lift on it with some old trailer wheels and 32's and lots of rust. It has a 350 in it that my father and I built over 15 years ago. It has been sitting since so it has less then 500 miles on it. I have already lowered it 3 up front and 4 in the rear. Also removed the body lift for a total of 5 and 6 from were it sat before. I have purchased new floor panels, fender tips, ball joints, tie rods and all new rubbers. I just need to install the sheet metal and rubber now (rubber after the Blitz Black paint job and white interior), and tune up the engine a little.
I am sure you will be seeing lots of questions from me since I love to absorb new info. I can through my first one out there now: How would you sugeest filling in all the molding holes along the side of truck? Oh.. and how would I install a 63 grill on my 66? Here are some pics of my project for now: http://s126.photobucket.com/albums/p...view=slideshow Chris 
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05-11-2008, 04:09 AM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
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05-11-2008, 06:57 AM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
to the board from Mid-MO!!!You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Just to wanted to bring this to your attention.... 2008 Board Meet in Big Sandy, TN
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05-11-2008, 07:34 AM
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One day...
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Tuttle, Ok
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
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05-11-2008, 07:36 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Welcome to the board from Texas
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68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop  Frame of resto has been started2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616 |
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05-11-2008, 10:57 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Welcome to the boards
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05-11-2008, 04:26 PM
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Step Brother
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!
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05-11-2008, 04:56 PM
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Arrived on a Pale Horse
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: SnagTown Indiana
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Welcome, from central Indiana
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05-12-2008, 01:40 AM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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05-12-2008, 07:14 AM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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05-18-2008, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Alta Loma, Ca.
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Chris, I would bet that the 63 grille would bolt right into the 66 core support.
The holes may even be pre drilled. If not just line up the grille in the opening and mark the holes, then drill them through the support. Make sure your wires and regulator are out of the way and you should be fine. The headlight wires should plug right in and 63 and 66 had the turn signals in the hood so no issues there. Good luck and post up pics when done. The original grilles were white painted or polished metal (don't think they were chrome) with the Chevrolet letters in black. Some letters may have been red deponding on the color of the truck but I am not completely sure on that. Atleast with the 66 you got the 12 bolt rear end, the old Eaton corporate rear ends are getting hard to find. Chris in Alta Loma (about 15 miles west of you) |
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05-18-2008, 09:30 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Atlanta,Ga
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Enjoy the nice chevy's & the info!!
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05-18-2008, 09:32 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Atlanta,Ga
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Welcome from Georgia!!
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05-18-2008, 11:33 PM
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Welcome to the board from southern oregon.
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05-21-2008, 09:34 PM
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Keepin it runnin!
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Deep River, CT
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
from CT!Frank
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05-23-2008, 09:27 PM
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On the fast track to nowhere..
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Splendora, Texas
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
from South Texas Won't let me see the pics without a password
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05-27-2008, 08:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Clovis Ca.
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Welcome to the board!
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05-29-2008, 04:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: torrance CA
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
from Ca.
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05-31-2008, 01:30 AM
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turbo enthusiast
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: carmichael, ca.
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
welcome from Arizona!! I used to haul cars out to the Riverside auction all the time when I lived in socal. Thought it was HOT there. Now I live in AZ.
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06-01-2008, 07:20 AM
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Registered User
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Location: Bakersfield,CA
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
welcome to the board
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06-01-2008, 01:19 PM
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RIP Mr Ron
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: Hello from SoCal!
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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