Harold (66 C-10 SWB) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

beefshreadder116 · 05-31-2012, 03:46 PM

My Dad said this truck was so ugly it had to be named Harold. Finally after 6 years of trying to buy it i brought it home got it running and drove it the same day. Ive been working on this truck for the past few months. 76 front cross member p/s, p/b, 86 rearend, 76 350 with an rv cam.

beefshreadder116 · 05-31-2012, 03:55 PM

Dont know if you can tell from the pics but there is not a straight body panel on this truck and i think thats my favorite part.

beefshreadder116 · 05-31-2012, 04:08 PM

after new 2 1/2" dual exuast with hooker aerochamber muffs and a plastic 5 gallon gas can i was cruising it old school.

stony66 · 05-31-2012, 09:26 PM

I like it,keep plugging along.Best part is when its like that,you don't have to worry about getting it scratched or dented.Looks good.I like the GMC's because You see less of them on the road.

allaboutchevelles · 05-31-2012, 09:36 PM

Your truck is looking good to me. It has the perfect origional patina that everyone is trying to replicate. I would get the drivetrain reliable and drive the wheels off of it.

beefshreadder116 · 06-01-2012, 07:20 AM

thank you for your support harold is going to his first show this weekend, rat rods only! should get some more pics

McMurphy · 06-02-2012, 12:32 AM

Awesome, another Washington build!!
Though my sig says Alaska, I am from Spokane and will be driving my build down there (hopefully) by the end of next summer!

to the board, and hope you give us some photos from the show to look at too !!

Looks like you can have fun with that GMC, like was already said, you dont see many on the road.

CRGRS 66 · 06-02-2012, 11:11 AM

LOVE the GMC's!!!!! Love the name, great name!

markeb01 · 06-02-2012, 11:30 AM

Great truck and story. Glad you're having fun with it.

beefshreadder116 · 06-04-2012, 01:45 AM

got back from the show this weekend. small turn out and no decent pics because of the rain. truck ran great for the 240 mile round trip tho. might be hitting up another show this weekend.

beefshreadder116 · 06-04-2012, 02:36 AM

found some more rescue and build pics

beefshreadder116 · 06-04-2012, 02:12 AM

thanks for the support again. Mc Murphy looks like ur builds is coming along that show i was at was actually in palouse right near your neck of the woods. Bad news i think i am going to go to chevy style coils in the back the old leaf springs are just worn out, plus i already have a whole setup for a chevy with 5" drop springs.

beefshreadder116 · 07-12-2012, 06:44 PM

to patina or not to patina? im going to paint the wheels white to match.

beefshreadder116 · 07-14-2012, 12:13 AM

anybody?

kgmunro · 07-14-2012, 12:25 AM

Looking good! I love the patina!

CRGRS 66 · 07-14-2012, 12:52 AM

patina, or not patina, that is the question... only you can answer that one, personally I'm not a huge fan, but I also wouldn't say I don't like it, I do love your ugly old truck though

beefshreadder116 · 07-15-2012, 03:23 AM

thanks for the support i think im going to repaint the passenger side and cut back in the amount of patina. so the it looks like poeple have been hanging their arms out of the windows for the past 40 some years. for some reason my thread is never on the general message forum?

beefshreadder116 · 07-15-2012, 03:26 AM

this next week i will be putting chevy rear suspension under harold with 6" drop coils. tired of the driving a lumber wagon that wheel hops like crazy. should get some new pics up.

sirwilliam · 07-17-2012, 01:52 AM

looks good bro! call me and ill help you finish the rear end stuff tomorrow.

**LostMy65** · 07-17-2012, 02:32 AM

To Patina or Not to Patina is such a tough question.
I don't like rust, but I really see what those mean when they talk about the truck has gone through life naturally.

I really do like these shots:

Narxoleptic Customs · 07-17-2012, 10:44 PM

Great looking truck! I like the rear shackle idea, looks way easier than what we did...

Keep up the good work and thank u for working hard enuf to get it running then driving the crap out of it!!
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beefshreadder116 · 07-18-2012, 06:42 AM

Got one side bolted up yesterday and finished the other today. I flipped the control arm brackets to save the angle if the arm and coil spring. I am awaiting an under bed fuel tank so i know where i can mount up my panard bar. Cant wait to put the bed back on and see how low it sits in the back now.
THANKS FOR THE HELP SIR WILLIAM

coulter · 07-18-2012, 07:49 AM

nice save on that truck!!!! i love those old gmc front ends

ultrahd4me · 07-18-2012, 10:31 AM

I really love to natural patina thats what sold me on my truck. But I also painted the top white and I'm running smoothies painted white. Beef116, very cool truck by the way I wouldn't change a thing.
Thanks

beefshreadder116 · 07-28-2012, 03:07 PM

thanks ultrahd4me, you have got yourself a good lookin 66' too. hopefully i will finish up the coil suspension install today, so i can put up new pics.

05-31-2012, 03:46 PM	#1
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Harold (66 C-10 SWB) My Dad said this truck was so ugly it had to be named Harold. Finally after 6 years of trying to buy it i brought it home got it running and drove it the same day. Ive been working on this truck for the past few months. 76 front cross member p/s, p/b, 86 rearend, 76 350 with an rv cam. Attached Images __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

05-31-2012, 03:55 PM	#2
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) Dont know if you can tell from the pics but there is not a straight body panel on this truck and i think thats my favorite part. Attached Images __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

05-31-2012, 04:08 PM	#3
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) after new 2 1/2" dual exuast with hooker aerochamber muffs and a plastic 5 gallon gas can i was cruising it old school. Attached Images __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

05-31-2012, 09:26 PM	#4
stony66 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: covington,ga. Posts: 24	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) I like it,keep plugging along.Best part is when its like that,you don't have to worry about getting it scratched or dented.Looks good.I like the GMC's because You see less of them on the road.

05-31-2012, 09:36 PM	#5
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) Your truck is looking good to me. It has the perfect origional patina that everyone is trying to replicate. I would get the drivetrain reliable and drive the wheels off of it. __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

06-01-2012, 07:20 AM	#6
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) thank you for your support harold is going to his first show this weekend, rat rods only! should get some more pics __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

06-02-2012, 12:32 AM	#7
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) Awesome, another Washington build!! Though my sig says Alaska, I am from Spokane and will be driving my build down there (hopefully) by the end of next summer! to the board, and hope you give us some photos from the show to look at too !! Looks like you can have fun with that GMC, like was already said, you dont see many on the road. __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

06-02-2012, 11:11 AM	#8
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) LOVE the GMC's!!!!! Love the name, great name! __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

06-02-2012, 11:30 AM	#9
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) Great truck and story. Glad you're having fun with it. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-04-2012, 01:45 AM	#10
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) got back from the show this weekend. small turn out and no decent pics because of the rain. truck ran great for the 240 mile round trip tho. might be hitting up another show this weekend. __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

06-04-2012, 02:36 AM	#11
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) found some more rescue and build pics Attached Images __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

06-04-2012, 02:12 AM	#12
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) thanks for the support again. Mc Murphy looks like ur builds is coming along that show i was at was actually in palouse right near your neck of the woods. Bad news i think i am going to go to chevy style coils in the back the old leaf springs are just worn out, plus i already have a whole setup for a chevy with 5" drop springs. __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

07-12-2012, 06:44 PM	#13
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) to patina or not to patina? im going to paint the wheels white to match. Attached Images __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

07-14-2012, 12:13 AM	#14
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) anybody? __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

07-14-2012, 12:25 AM	#15
kgmunro Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brandon Manitoba Canada Posts: 342	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) Looking good! I love the patina!



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07-14-2012, 12:52 AM	#16
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) patina, or not patina, that is the question... only you can answer that one, personally I'm not a huge fan, but I also wouldn't say I don't like it, I do love your ugly old truck though __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

07-15-2012, 03:23 AM	#17
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) thanks for the support i think im going to repaint the passenger side and cut back in the amount of patina. so the it looks like poeple have been hanging their arms out of the windows for the past 40 some years. for some reason my thread is never on the general message forum? __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

07-15-2012, 03:26 AM	#18
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) this next week i will be putting chevy rear suspension under harold with 6" drop coils. tired of the driving a lumber wagon that wheel hops like crazy. should get some new pics up. __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

07-17-2012, 01:52 AM	#19
sirwilliam Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Walla Walla WA Posts: 38	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) looks good bro! call me and ill help you finish the rear end stuff tomorrow.

07-17-2012, 02:32 AM	#20
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,510	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) To Patina or Not to Patina is such a tough question. I don't like rust, but I really see what those mean when they talk about the truck has gone through life naturally. I really do like these shots: __________________ 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

07-17-2012, 10:44 PM	#21
Narxoleptic Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blytheville/Bentonville, AR Posts: 393	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) Great looking truck! I like the rear shackle idea, looks way easier than what we did... Keep up the good work and thank u for working hard enuf to get it running then driving the crap out of it!! Posted via Mobile Device

07-18-2012, 06:42 AM	#22
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) Got one side bolted up yesterday and finished the other today. I flipped the control arm brackets to save the angle if the arm and coil spring. I am awaiting an under bed fuel tank so i know where i can mount up my panard bar. Cant wait to put the bed back on and see how low it sits in the back now. THANKS FOR THE HELP SIR WILLIAM Attached Images __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

07-18-2012, 07:49 AM	#23
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) nice save on that truck!!!! i love those old gmc front ends __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918

07-18-2012, 10:31 AM	#24
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) I really love to natural patina thats what sold me on my truck. But I also painted the top white and I'm running smoothies painted white. Beef116, very cool truck by the way I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks Attached Images

07-28-2012, 03:07 PM	#25
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: Harold (66 C-10 SWB) thanks ultrahd4me, you have got yourself a good lookin 66' too. hopefully i will finish up the coil suspension install today, so i can put up new pics. __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

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