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10-15-2014, 01:04 AM
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My 66 Project
Well I've had this pickup for 18 months. Built a small block for it and installed a TH400 a year ago. Now its time to go completely thru it. Installing 4 wheel disc brakes. Mid 80's Camaro rearend is mocked up and ready for caliper brackets and calipers. Its narrower then the stock reared. Went with Camaro due to the 5 on 4.75" bolt pattern. More choices for rims. Looking at a 4.5" front drop and 6" rear. Installing 81 c-10 front cross member with power steering. Installed Tilt Column already. Going to install blazer tank in rear frame and still deciding where to run the filler neck. Not going to do in bed fill. Frame is going to be boxed in and all unnecessary holes filled and smoothed out. All wiring, brake lines and fuel lines will be inside frame. There will be access panels that can be removed to do any work on lines or wiring. Have some rust in floor boards and passenger rocker. Doors have a little rust but nothing too major. Also replacing the lower valance on the hood and filling the seams. As you can see the front bed panel need to be replaced. Already have one to go with. I will post pics as I go.
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10-27-2014, 01:36 AM
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Re: My 66 Project
OK, got the rear brakes all mocked up.
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10-27-2014, 01:40 AM
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Re: My 66 Project
Front end is together. Forgot to have the u-bolts and A-Arm nuts powder coated. Going to pull the engine, front end and Install the new front end.
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10-27-2014, 01:47 AM
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Re: My 66 Project
Fabricated mounting plate for brake booster and installed it. Booster is installed also.
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10-27-2014, 01:50 AM
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Re: My 66 Project
Front End off, Engine pulled and crossmember pulled out. New crossmember installed and engine back in. Long day but it was worth it. Have to finish the steering linkage and shortening the steering shaft to fit on the power steering gearbox.
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10-27-2014, 02:15 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Hi an welcome aboard! Nice truck to start with.
 Diggin the plans. 
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10-31-2014, 09:49 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Thanks TJ
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11-29-2014, 02:06 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Well got the 4 link tacked in place. Master cylinder is on and brakes have been bled. Brakes work awesome and a picture of the old trailing arms.....
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11-29-2014, 07:57 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Brakes are nice....even when you don't need them. LOL!
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1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw |
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01-14-2015, 10:59 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
The rear mounted fuel tank is mounted. Next is pulling the cab to finish the boxing of the frame and run the exhaust.
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01-14-2015, 11:05 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Wheel wells are widened and ready for body work.
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01-15-2015, 03:56 AM
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Re: My 66 Project
Nice work.
I do like the look of widened arches.
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01-15-2015, 12:58 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Nice work.
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01-15-2015, 02:09 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Thanks Grizz and TJ. The widened wells are for 20X15's.
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10-07-2015, 10:24 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Well I've been busy working on my truck as much as I have been able to.. Here are some more pics of my progress.
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10-07-2015, 10:26 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
View of Rear
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10-07-2015, 10:28 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Wood and strips are fitted and wheel wells are mocked up.
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10-07-2015, 10:32 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Bear claw latches for tailgate.
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10-07-2015, 10:38 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
One more of the rear tires and fuel tank...
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10-07-2015, 10:50 PM
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Re: My 66 Project
Here's the one I like the most.. The fuel filler neck is ran up inside the rear tail light on the drivers side. Let me know your thoughts.. Check out the video.
http://youtu.be/dogP1sb1-Uc |
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10-08-2015, 05:19 AM
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Re: My 66 Project
Thats cool, could you share some more info on the fuel fill tail light??
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10-08-2015, 06:58 AM
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Re: My 66 Project
Looking great so far!
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10-08-2015, 09:17 AM
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Re: My 66 Project
Northern 85: what information are you looking for?
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10-11-2015, 08:55 AM
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Re: My 66 Project
Are you going to have a switch in the cab to operate it?
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10-11-2015, 10:42 AM
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Re: My 66 Project
It's operated by a key fob remote.
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