1966 C10 SWB resto mod - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Calvin66c10 · 03-20-2012, 01:08 PM

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Bringing the c10 home.

Unmolested interior.

Calvin66c10 · 03-20-2012, 01:27 PM

Here it is, my first truck. It is a 1966 c10 SWB that was purchased on eBay out of Wisconsin. Truck came up from California in 2008 and is now in my possession. Looking to do a resto-mod. (lowered on 20"s) I've made a lot of progress since it came home and will upload pictures of the freshly painted box and interior ASAP. Was originally a 250 inline 6 with a 4 speed transmission on the floor. (3 speed with bull-low) All drive train has been pulled. In place of the original drive train i have built a bored .030 over 350 sbc with flat top TRW pistons, rebuilt 2.02 heads and a lumpy cam. As for transmission I am in the search for two donor T-5 transmissions for my build. One being from v8 Camaro on and another from an s10. Then hopefully do a tail stock swap to relocate the shifter to a more suitable forward location. I'm new to the forums and would like to hear any advice towards completing my build. Thanks for looking!

Pressure-washing the frame after using oven cleaner to degrease it.

Calvin66c10 · 03-20-2012, 02:09 PM

Just a few pics of the truck in primer. Now for the paint. I decided to change the original colour to a 2011 bmw colour called interlagos blue effect and a two tone of pearl white.

Here is the engine, going with the stock look with 283 badging. Had to custom weld oil filler and pcv connector into valve covers to allow for newer edelbrock performer intake.

Calvin66c10 · 03-20-2012, 02:20 PM

Heres a side shot of the box during the wet sanding process. Ordered custom trim from lmc. Hopefully the cab will be painted in the next few weeks so I can work on lowering the truck and converting to power disc brakes.

72BlckButy · 03-20-2012, 02:28 PM

Digging this project... keep those pics coming.

Calvin66c10 · 03-20-2012, 02:34 PM

Will do. When i get a chance i will upload some pics of my dads 1958 apache build. I helped him build it, which inspired me to make my own.

Chevy all the way!!

McMurphy · 03-20-2012, 05:16 PM

You have a very clean project going on here. Thanks for sharing your progress, we are addicted to photos around here!

And

to the board !!

Modges'66 · 03-20-2012, 07:47 PM

Wow!
The truck looks to be in exceptional shape!...A very nice find.
How long ago did you start on this? it seems like you are half-done already!
BTW, I'm partial to BMW & dark blue! Nice job.

Calvin66c10 · 03-20-2012, 08:43 PM

The truck was in amazing shape due to it coming from california, rockers, cab corners, doors were all mint. Only repairs i did were fender bottoms and a few quarter sized holes in the floor and of course box front. Very typical for these trucks. I was surprised to see that the front of the hood and the side rears of the hood where they always rust were still perfect. Ive had the truck for 2 years actually. I had to help my dad finish that 58^ before we could start on mine. I'm in my first year of college so funds are tight for the build. But I'm not one to cut corners so i'll wait to do it right. Im hoping i can have it done this summer to cruise in. We also have a 65 lowered swb 350/350. That we partially restored. Very clean driver. Going to sell it this spring when it comes out of storage. Ill try and get some pics of it up here, I just don't have any on my laptop at school.

Calvin66c10 · 03-20-2012, 08:56 PM

Heres the 1965 c10. It has been painted for 13 years and still shines great. We replaced wood in the box this year and painted inside the box.

McMurphy · 03-21-2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Calvin66c10

wow, crop the photographers shadow out of that and you have a heck of a nice wallpaper/calendar photo!!

Calvin66c10 · 03-27-2012, 02:33 PM

Firewall just got painted on the weekend.

If all goes well the pearl white on the top of the cab will be painted this weekend.

Calvin66c10 · 06-17-2012, 01:32 PM

Slowly making progress as I get time. Here is the painted cab.

Freshly painted tailgate

original cluster cleaned up

build sheet behind the seat

LostMy65 · 06-14-2013, 09:28 PM

Looking really nice.
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da_bears_da1 · 06-15-2013, 10:45 AM

Great progress! Amazed at the condition of your truck and jealous too! Looking forward to seeing your progress.
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03-20-2012, 01:08 PM	#1
Calvin66c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 43	1966 C10 SWB resto mod [IMG] [/IMG] Bringing the c10 home. Unmolested interior.

03-20-2012, 01:27 PM	#2
Calvin66c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 43	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Here it is, my first truck. It is a 1966 c10 SWB that was purchased on eBay out of Wisconsin. Truck came up from California in 2008 and is now in my possession. Looking to do a resto-mod. (lowered on 20"s) I've made a lot of progress since it came home and will upload pictures of the freshly painted box and interior ASAP. Was originally a 250 inline 6 with a 4 speed transmission on the floor. (3 speed with bull-low) All drive train has been pulled. In place of the original drive train i have built a bored .030 over 350 sbc with flat top TRW pistons, rebuilt 2.02 heads and a lumpy cam. As for transmission I am in the search for two donor T-5 transmissions for my build. One being from v8 Camaro on and another from an s10. Then hopefully do a tail stock swap to relocate the shifter to a more suitable forward location. I'm new to the forums and would like to hear any advice towards completing my build. Thanks for looking! Pressure-washing the frame after using oven cleaner to degrease it.

03-20-2012, 02:09 PM	#3
Calvin66c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 43	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Just a few pics of the truck in primer. Now for the paint. I decided to change the original colour to a 2011 bmw colour called interlagos blue effect and a two tone of pearl white. Here is the engine, going with the stock look with 283 badging. Had to custom weld oil filler and pcv connector into valve covers to allow for newer edelbrock performer intake.

03-20-2012, 02:20 PM	#4
Calvin66c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 43	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Heres a side shot of the box during the wet sanding process. Ordered custom trim from lmc. Hopefully the cab will be painted in the next few weeks so I can work on lowering the truck and converting to power disc brakes.

03-20-2012, 02:28 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Digging this project... keep those pics coming. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-20-2012, 02:34 PM	#6
Calvin66c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 43	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Will do. When i get a chance i will upload some pics of my dads 1958 apache build. I helped him build it, which inspired me to make my own. Chevy all the way!!

03-20-2012, 05:16 PM	#7
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod You have a very clean project going on here. Thanks for sharing your progress, we are addicted to photos around here! And to the board !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

03-20-2012, 07:47 PM	#8
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Wow! The truck looks to be in exceptional shape!...A very nice find. How long ago did you start on this? it seems like you are half-done already! BTW, I'm partial to BMW & dark blue! Nice job.

03-20-2012, 08:43 PM	#9
Calvin66c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 43	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod The truck was in amazing shape due to it coming from california, rockers, cab corners, doors were all mint. Only repairs i did were fender bottoms and a few quarter sized holes in the floor and of course box front. Very typical for these trucks. I was surprised to see that the front of the hood and the side rears of the hood where they always rust were still perfect. Ive had the truck for 2 years actually. I had to help my dad finish that 58^ before we could start on mine. I'm in my first year of college so funds are tight for the build. But I'm not one to cut corners so i'll wait to do it right. Im hoping i can have it done this summer to cruise in. We also have a 65 lowered swb 350/350. That we partially restored. Very clean driver. Going to sell it this spring when it comes out of storage. Ill try and get some pics of it up here, I just don't have any on my laptop at school.

03-20-2012, 08:56 PM	#10
Calvin66c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 43	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Heres the 1965 c10. It has been painted for 13 years and still shines great. We replaced wood in the box this year and painted inside the box.

03-27-2012, 02:33 PM	#12
Calvin66c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 43	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Firewall just got painted on the weekend. If all goes well the pearl white on the top of the cab will be painted this weekend.

06-17-2012, 01:32 PM	#13
Calvin66c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Simcoe, Ontario Posts: 43	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Slowly making progress as I get time. Here is the painted cab. Freshly painted tailgate original cluster cleaned up build sheet behind the seat

06-14-2013, 09:28 PM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Looking really nice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-15-2013, 10:45 AM	#15
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: 1966 C10 SWB resto mod Great progress! Amazed at the condition of your truck and jealous too! Looking forward to seeing your progress. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533



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