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12volt · 08-03-2007, 02:15 AM

New to the board and wanted to share my 66 project.

66 Chevy Truck Fleetside longbed, small window, 98 Chevy Brakes and spindles (still 6 Lug) on the front. Just took out the factory 3 speed and carb 350. Working on getting the Vortec 350 with NV4500 5 speed transmission in. i have both motors out just need to get the vortec in. Hopefully I will get it running this weekend. Here are a few pics

Out with the old.

In with the new.

I am also going to install a 14bolt semi-floating rear end and the factory gas tank from the 98 as well as the factory a/c.

Debating on getting a hypertec programmer or spending the money for EFI Live or not. Any sugesstions? I also have a full set of autometer gauges for the dash along with the billet aluminum gauge cluster. I will post more pics soon.

I am welcome to any suggestions. THanks!

hewlett2002000 · 08-03-2007, 02:42 AM

very very nice. i like. any chance we could see some full truck and inside pics? i live in lake worth, TX. good luck and keep up the good work.
John

12volt · 08-03-2007, 02:44 AM

I will post them up. Its ugly though. Edited by Moderator My shop is in Lewisville.

12volt · 08-03-2007, 02:57 AM

Drivers Side, Just installed 98 Chevy Truck 60/40 Seats.

Pass Side

hewlett2002000 · 08-03-2007, 03:12 AM

good lookin ol truck. mine looks about the same. mines parked for a while though. im fixin some stuff up to get it more drivable and safe.
John

63 & 64 Bowties · 08-04-2007, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12volt

Drivers Side, Just installed 98 Chevy Truck 60/40 Seats.

Pass Side

how's that seat workin' out? leg room & seat height okay?

12volt · 08-05-2007, 12:43 AM

The seat height is no worse than stock.

hewlett2002000 · 08-03-2007, 03:13 AM

o and btw i might have to get me a seat like that, i like the way it looks in there.

hewlett2002000 · 08-03-2007, 03:35 AM

all i have are when it was still on the truck. ill take closer ones tomorrow.

krue · 08-03-2007, 05:11 AM

Welcome to the board! Been thinking about the vortec swap myself. However no buying/selling/trading allowed unless your a Subscribed member and then only on the parts board. For info on subscribing click the "support the board" link in my sig.

Slowmotion · 08-03-2007, 09:09 AM

Nice seats. Just curious what is that trans out of?

64GMCHorsepower · 08-03-2007, 09:12 AM

Will the fuel tank fit easily under the bed? Is that where you are going to put it?

Nice looking project you have going.....

12volt · 08-03-2007, 11:01 AM

The transmission is from a 98 2500 chevy truck.

The gas tank fits in width. however, it is too long. I might chop off the end of it. Don't know just yet.

Woogeroo · 08-03-2007, 06:27 PM

12volt - I'd like more info on those brakes... if you have the time.

-W

12volt · 08-03-2007, 09:19 PM

On the brakes I took the entire spindle, hub, rotor assembly and used the factory 66 lower ball joint on the factory 66 lower control arm. I had to use the upper ball joint for the upper control arm from the 98 Van. However, the spindle is about 1 inch taller than the factory 66 and the camber is way off. Therefore, you must either build a custom upper control are or a custom lower control arm and adjust the length about 1" Right now I just have the factory arms on until i get the motor in then I will build custom arms. Basically I am using the design off the StrongArms that are used for air bag systems. I will have my upper arms adjustable via threaded rod and right hand threaded heim joint. I am doing the extra work because I think the brakes of the newer trucks are a whole lot better then the 72-88. They are 6 lug too!

1963chevyshort · 08-05-2007, 08:28 AM

Looking good

12volt · 08-07-2007, 04:17 PM

More pics

old motor

new motor

08-03-2007, 02:15 AM	#1
12volt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Dallas, TX Posts: 26	66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup New to the board and wanted to share my 66 project. 66 Chevy Truck Fleetside longbed, small window, 98 Chevy Brakes and spindles (still 6 Lug) on the front. Just took out the factory 3 speed and carb 350. Working on getting the Vortec 350 with NV4500 5 speed transmission in. i have both motors out just need to get the vortec in. Hopefully I will get it running this weekend. Here are a few pics Out with the old. In with the new. I am also going to install a 14bolt semi-floating rear end and the factory gas tank from the 98 as well as the factory a/c. Debating on getting a hypertec programmer or spending the money for EFI Live or not. Any sugesstions? I also have a full set of autometer gauges for the dash along with the billet aluminum gauge cluster. I will post more pics soon. I am welcome to any suggestions. THanks!

08-03-2007, 02:42 AM	#2
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup very very nice. i like. any chance we could see some full truck and inside pics? i live in lake worth, TX. good luck and keep up the good work. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect. Last edited by hewlett2002000; 08-03-2007 at 06:28 AM.

08-03-2007, 02:44 AM	#3
12volt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Dallas, TX Posts: 26	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup I will post them up. Its ugly though. Edited by Moderator My shop is in Lewisville. Last edited by krue; 08-03-2007 at 05:09 AM.

08-03-2007, 02:57 AM	#4
12volt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Dallas, TX Posts: 26	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup Drivers Side, Just installed 98 Chevy Truck 60/40 Seats. Pass Side

08-03-2007, 03:12 AM	#5
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup good lookin ol truck. mine looks about the same. mines parked for a while though. im fixin some stuff up to get it more drivable and safe. John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect. Last edited by hewlett2002000; 08-03-2007 at 06:30 AM.

08-05-2007, 12:43 AM	#7
12volt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Dallas, TX Posts: 26	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup The seat height is no worse than stock.

08-03-2007, 03:13 AM	#8
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup o and btw i might have to get me a seat like that, i like the way it looks in there. __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

08-03-2007, 03:35 AM	#9
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup all i have are when it was still on the truck. ill take closer ones tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

08-03-2007, 05:11 AM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup Welcome to the board! Been thinking about the vortec swap myself. However no buying/selling/trading allowed unless your a Subscribed member and then only on the parts board. For info on subscribing click the "support the board" link in my sig. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-03-2007, 09:09 AM	#11
Slowmotion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Centennial Hills Nevada Posts: 58	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup Nice seats. Just curious what is that trans out of?

08-03-2007, 09:12 AM	#12
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup Will the fuel tank fit easily under the bed? Is that where you are going to put it? Nice looking project you have going..... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

08-03-2007, 11:01 AM	#13
12volt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Dallas, TX Posts: 26	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup The transmission is from a 98 2500 chevy truck. The gas tank fits in width. however, it is too long. I might chop off the end of it. Don't know just yet.

08-03-2007, 06:27 PM	#14
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup 12volt - I'd like more info on those brakes... if you have the time. -W

08-03-2007, 09:19 PM	#15
12volt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Dallas, TX Posts: 26	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup On the brakes I took the entire spindle, hub, rotor assembly and used the factory 66 lower ball joint on the factory 66 lower control arm. I had to use the upper ball joint for the upper control arm from the 98 Van. However, the spindle is about 1 inch taller than the factory 66 and the camber is way off. Therefore, you must either build a custom upper control are or a custom lower control arm and adjust the length about 1" Right now I just have the factory arms on until i get the motor in then I will build custom arms. Basically I am using the design off the StrongArms that are used for air bag systems. I will have my upper arms adjustable via threaded rod and right hand threaded heim joint. I am doing the extra work because I think the brakes of the newer trucks are a whole lot better then the 72-88. They are 6 lug too!

08-05-2007, 08:28 AM	#16
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup Looking good __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair



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08-07-2007, 04:17 PM	#17
12volt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lake Dallas, TX Posts: 26	Re: 66 Chevy Vortec V8 5 Spd Buildup More pics old motor new motor

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