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04-03-2012, 04:37 PM
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New guy with a '66 stepside
I did some trading with my dad for his 66 stepside. My dad bought the truck from the original owner back when I was in college and it's always been one of my favorite trucks he's had, so it's pretty special to me that now it's mine.
I sold my 1970 Ford Bronco a couple months ago, and this weekend my parents brought the 66 down. From the quick VIN lookup I did a while back, it's one of the few 66's that was assembled in the Baltimore factory. Hoping to see if i can figure out where at in production it was (if that's possible)... Original wood bed with Oct. 66 date stamp on it so that kinda makes me thing it was near the end? Not sure when they stopped production on the 66's. Everything is original aside from the motor ('67 327), drop springs and the front fenders. Would really like to get the original 6 cylinder back from the guy my dad sold it to. Still have the original fenders with the typical rust in the bottom. Overall, a very solid truck though. |
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04-03-2012, 04:45 PM
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GMC's n H.D.'s too!
 
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Location: Nampa, Idaho
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Welcome to the site!!
The truck looks pretty good from that shot. Do you have any more pictures? The more the merrier! 
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04-03-2012, 04:50 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Welcome to the forum. Always nice to see another truck with a family history. Looking forward to whatever you do next.
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04-03-2012, 04:57 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
There is a VIN decoder here, just have to search for it. My 63 short bed step side was also built in Baltimore. Congrats on the new truck and welcome. If you get stumped decoding the VIN, just ask and most of us here can walk you through it.
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04-03-2012, 05:08 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Thanks for the welcome and the info on the VIN decoded. Gonna work on more pics when I get time. Hopefully soon!
Not sure on all the plans...gonna keep it pretty much as original as I can and just enjoy driving it. If I do any major mods, disc brakes are high on the list. |
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04-03-2012, 05:12 PM
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04-03-2012, 07:09 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
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Here's another pic I had on my phone to keep ya satisfied til I can get out and take some more 
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04-03-2012, 07:36 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
You look to have a good start on your truck.
Agree on the OE engine. Welcome. BTW: These folks have every answer in the book, between 'em all.
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04-03-2012, 11:36 PM
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60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Welcome to the forum
 There seems to be quite a few truck builds lately that have some family history....very cool.
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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 |
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04-04-2012, 12:28 AM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
family history on a truck is priceless! enjoy your truck.
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04-04-2012, 10:37 AM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
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04-04-2012, 11:27 AM
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But Found Her 25yrs Later!
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Welcome.
It always has a special feeling when you get a family 'hand-me-down'. My uncle has my Grandpa's old 65 4x4. Posted via Mobile Device
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04-04-2012, 12:45 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Looks sweet, has some nice patina starting.. Don't paint that thing!
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04-04-2012, 12:51 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
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painting is not even an option. my favorite is the spot on the drivers door where the original owner hung his arm out the window while driving around....gotta get more pics!! |
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04-04-2012, 02:29 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Welcome to the addiction.
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04-04-2012, 04:19 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
And another guy gets the curse, you better give me the truck in order to save yourself from the addiction. Welcome!
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04-05-2012, 01:03 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
snagged a few pics this morning before the camera died
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04-05-2012, 01:11 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
few more....
middle shot is the date stamp on the wood bed 10-11-66 |
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04-05-2012, 02:00 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Very Awsome!!!
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04-05-2012, 02:29 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Welcome!! love the truck... such great patina!! you'll love this place. if you cant find an answer to a question on here... just ask! guys like markeb01 and captainfab will have the answers for you. Id love to be driving my own 65 out to Folly or IOP myself.. miss the chucktown...but alas
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04-05-2012, 02:41 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
glad ya'll like it!
mr anderson...that's the plan...cruise downtown and out to the beaches w/ my wife. can't wait! give me a yell if you ever get back to the area. this is probably a separate thread, but what is a good exhaust setup for my 327? Currently I have two straight pipes coming off the manifolds  good sounding muffler? everybody running dual exhausts? i like the idea of running 2 into 1 setup..anybody do this? looking for a nice tone that's not too obnoxious. Last edited by jcramsey; 04-05-2012 at 02:49 PM. |
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04-05-2012, 02:51 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Right on!! i will indeed!! just keep with it, theres soooo much you can do with these trucks.
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04-05-2012, 04:32 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Those tailgate chains really been swinging back there!
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04-06-2012, 12:16 AM
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60-66 Nut
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
Muffler(s) depends on just what sound you want and how loud. Just an idea, I would run dual 2-1/4" exhaust tubing on a 327. A lot of the '90's trucks ran 2-1/4" pipe from the manifolds back to a dual inlet muffler with a 2-1/2 or 3" outlet. There are quite a few aftermarket mifflers for those trucks. I know Magnaflow makes one.
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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 |
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04-06-2012, 06:19 PM
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Re: New guy with a '66 stepside
 Super truck and nice story behind it. Ooh love the hubcaps.
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