My '66 Longbed Fleet Work Truck

[Garagisti]

Well guys, this was a pretty quick build for me. I bought this truck in December of 2012. It looked like this. Notice the excessive use of tire dressing.



Then I threw a set of smoothies on it for the summer.



I just used this as my work truck. I didn't really care where I parked it or whatever. I never locked it, actually, I didn't get a key for the locks when I bought it. Then in July, I got the call... "Jeff, we need an old pickup for SEMA."

So off to the body shop she went. This is how she looked when I got her back in late August...



I now had 2 months to turn it into a show stopper.
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I did it. I finished the truck Saturday morning... No sleep, went home, showered and the test drive was a 270 mile road trip to Vegas for the SEMA Show. Here's the end result.







The Interior. I had the stock seat built up and emulated a European Range Rover pattern on the seats. We pulled the windshield and wrapped the dash in leather as well.


My dressed up 350, with a MSD Atomic EFI setup and a US Radiator and a few other goodies.


I Line-X'd the bed and installed a BedWood kit, which I stained a light cedar to match the interior.


These are currently 1 of 2 sets of these in existence. American Racing will be making these under the new Max Grundy line of custom wheels. These 2 piece wheels have chrome centers and brushed lips. These are 20x8.5.




Let me know your thoughts!

[tjabv2]

Very nice.......any specs on the drop/stance?

[1963c-10]

cool truck and very nice work

[TJ's Chevy]

Very nice work!

[BWickstrom]

Very nice work. Being a month into owning a 65 Longbed Fleetside it's nice to see the long sleek class get some love.

[Garagisti]

Thanks Guys! Seeing some of your build really inspired me. LIke I said, this was just my shop truck. Supposed to be nothing more than a parts hauler. I still haul parts, but i guess I do it in style now. Here are some specs:

Specs:
Engine:
350ci 350 trans
MSD Atomic EFI
MSD Digital 6A ignition
MSD Distributor
Candy Copper Powder Coated Parts
US Radiator Copper & Brass Radiator
Flow Sound Exhaust
Power Steering
PowerMaster 100 AMP Alternator

Suspension:
CPP 5/7 Grand Slam Drop (Spindles, Springs, Shocks, C-Notch, Tie Rods)
CPP 4 Wheel Disc Brake Conversion with 13” Big Brake Kit up front 12" rear
CPP Brake Master Cylinder, & Booster with Proportioning valve
Energy Suspension Body Mounts, Trans Mount, Panhard Bar Bushings, Motor Mounts
20” 2 Piece American Racing Max Grundy Stella Wheels with Nitto Tires

Interior:
Reupholstered Factory Bench with European Land Rover Autobiography style pattern
Custom Suede Headliner
Custom Door Panels
Custom Kick Panels
Leather Wrapped Dash
Custom Billet Steering Wheel
Heated Seats

Exterior:
Metallic Matte Blue Wrap (Yup, that's not paint)
New Front and Rear Bumpers and mounting brackets
New Plain Grill (no CHEVROLET writing)
Clear Front Turn Signals
LED Taillights
HID 7” conversion Headlights
New Side Molding
Line-X on rear of cab, front of bed, rear wheel wells inside and out, and inside of bed
BedWood Wood Bed Kit with Stainless Rails
DC Tail Gate Latches

[gimmy 64]

can I send you my truck and you can take 6 months to make it look 1/2 as good as yours??????

[Jeff La]

Yep I agree, Your definitely hauling parts in style.