After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

originalJD · 06-28-2008, 02:07 AM

I finally got my 66 drivin again! It was great. For almost a month now all I needed was a freakin battery. It was driving me crazy that I had my motor and tranny back in and everything ready to go except for a battery. So after I got my check today and got off of work the first this I did was go get the battery I needed. I then hooked up the fuel lines, put some gas in it, and she started right up and ran flawlessly. She wanted to be back on the road. I drove around for a few blocks. ( not registered yet ). And it was great. This time next year it will be at least 90% done. I love my old truck. Still, some bugs need to be worked out like realigning the carrier bearing and a few other small things to be able to drive daily. BUT, it drives and thats good enough for me right now! I've been waiting for this day for sooo long. The last few months I have been putting all of my time and effort into this truck just to get to this point. This project is a build as I can sort of thing as I'm usually to broke to do anything with it. I have pics and vids and will get them up soon. It's really late and I'm headed to bed right now. I just thought I'd share with all of you my excitement for the day.

joe231 · 06-28-2008, 02:20 AM

sweet man, congrats!!! What a great feeling, huh?

originalJD · 06-28-2008, 02:22 AM

Oh yeah! It's awsome. These pics are not the most resent. I'll get some new ones up tomarrow hopfully.

semperfidoordie · 06-28-2008, 02:23 AM

congrats

Woogeroo · 06-28-2008, 07:27 AM

whooo hoooo!

I got some 'new to me steel wheels' on my '65 today, now I can drive it again.

I know how you feel!

-W

**ChiefRocka** · 06-28-2008, 09:14 AM

Right on bro...glad to hear it man !!!

Good feeling, huh ?

greg64 · 06-28-2008, 09:33 AM

Great work man! I can't wait until I have my Burb ready to go.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-28-2008, 09:59 AM

I"m jealous...

Anthony Fremont · 06-28-2008, 10:05 AM

That rocks man! I've only had my truck a short while, and I can't wait to drive it. I got a long way to go though.

Lane · 06-28-2008, 11:01 AM

You mean some of y'alls trucks move on their own?

Congrats - I'm envious!

protrash64 · 06-28-2008, 11:04 AM

Kick a$$.............!!!!!!!!! Both my trucks are running and I dont even drive them enough....too hot in the desert now. Good work, congrats.....

TimE · 06-28-2008, 11:47 AM

Great job. Persistence pays off. Keep up the great work!!! Now go out there and

originalJD · 06-28-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lane

You mean some of y'alls trucks move on their own?

Congrats - I'm envious!

Hahaha! my wife pretty much said the same thing when she saw me posting.

And I said, yep! Dead or alive they are still Chevy trucks and the're cool.

originalJD · 06-28-2008, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone. I'll keep you posted on the progress to come. And I have'nt gotten to the pics and vids yet but I'll get them up soon.

Quote:

CheifRocka> Good feeling, huh ?

Yeah! It is a great feeling. I've got my motivation back in full to keep goin with it.

originalJD · 06-28-2008, 02:13 PM

Ok, here are a few new pics of the truck from yesterday and today.

I took it on it's 2nd drive today to put some gas in it. After adjusting the driveline a little it drive just as good as it runs. awsome!

TimE · 06-28-2008, 04:28 PM

Cool pics. Ya got it lookin' good dude!

bad6772 · 06-28-2008, 08:58 PM

Awesome.......Great Job.......looks like you saved this one,and did a dam good job at it in the process............Good luck..............

kdrodworks316 · 06-28-2008, 09:41 PM

how much exhaust do you really need?

originalJD · 06-28-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

how much exhaust do you really need?

I'm going to end up running the exhaust to the front of the rear tire exiting out the side with a glass pak on it. A some what original setup.

poorboy · 06-28-2008, 09:58 PM

Looking good. I can't wait to drive mine.

**scotts62** · 06-28-2008, 10:19 PM

Sweet!

now drive yours around the block for me

**ChiefRocka** · 06-29-2008, 09:37 AM

Cool man...looks like you open your door the same way I do mine !!

originalJD · 06-29-2008, 11:37 AM

Yeah Ceif, I gotta open it from the outside. I've got the inner door panals sittin in the shed so I just left the handles off. I'm waiting to do all of the interior last.

Woo hoo 100 posts

Bishops Trucks · 06-29-2008, 11:43 AM

Congradulations! That's always a good feeling. She looks good to.

06-28-2008, 02:07 AM	#1
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! I finally got my 66 drivin again! It was great. For almost a month now all I needed was a freakin battery. It was driving me crazy that I had my motor and tranny back in and everything ready to go except for a battery. So after I got my check today and got off of work the first this I did was go get the battery I needed. I then hooked up the fuel lines, put some gas in it, and she started right up and ran flawlessly. She wanted to be back on the road. I drove around for a few blocks. ( not registered yet ). And it was great. This time next year it will be at least 90% done. I love my old truck. Still, some bugs need to be worked out like realigning the carrier bearing and a few other small things to be able to drive daily. BUT, it drives and thats good enough for me right now! I've been waiting for this day for sooo long. The last few months I have been putting all of my time and effort into this truck just to get to this point. This project is a build as I can sort of thing as I'm usually to broke to do anything with it. I have pics and vids and will get them up soon. It's really late and I'm headed to bed right now. I just thought I'd share with all of you my excitement for the day. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

06-28-2008, 02:20 AM	#2
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06-28-2008, 02:22 AM	#3
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! Oh yeah! It's awsome. These pics are not the most resent. I'll get some new ones up tomarrow hopfully. __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

06-28-2008, 02:23 AM	#4
semperfidoordie Fix It Till It's Broke Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 29 Palms, CA Posts: 1,616	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! congrats __________________ Tony Black Beauty: 85 C-10 SOLD! Great White: 69 LWB Custom Camper/20 SOLD! Blue Dragon: 72 K-10 SOLD! The Tank 77 K-10 KIA panhandler62: Just don't search for "trannys" no matter how hard yours shifts -- you just won't get what you are looking for. I Made The Official So Cal Board Meet

06-28-2008, 07:27 AM	#5
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! whooo hoooo! I got some 'new to me steel wheels' on my '65 today, now I can drive it again. I know how you feel! -W

06-28-2008, 09:14 AM	#6
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! Right on bro...glad to hear it man !!! Good feeling, huh ? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-28-2008, 09:33 AM	#7
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06-28-2008, 09:59 AM	#8
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06-28-2008, 10:05 AM	#9
Anthony Fremont Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: houston, tx Posts: 549	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! That rocks man! I've only had my truck a short while, and I can't wait to drive it. I got a long way to go though. __________________ ------------------------------- '66 GMC Custom Fenderside LWB '90 IROC - L98 '97 1200C Sportster

06-28-2008, 11:01 AM	#10
Lane Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 172	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! You mean some of y'alls trucks move on their own? Congrats - I'm envious! __________________ My junk - http://s117.photobucket.com/albums/o60/Lane40/ www.wheelpros.com

06-28-2008, 11:04 AM	#11
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! Kick a$$.............!!!!!!!!! Both my trucks are running and I dont even drive them enough....too hot in the desert now. Good work, congrats..... __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

06-28-2008, 11:47 AM	#12
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! Great job. Persistence pays off. Keep up the great work!!! Now go out there and

06-28-2008, 02:13 PM	#15
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! Ok, here are a few new pics of the truck from yesterday and today. I took it on it's 2nd drive today to put some gas in it. After adjusting the driveline a little it drive just as good as it runs. awsome! __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

06-28-2008, 04:28 PM	#16
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! Cool pics. Ya got it lookin' good dude!

06-28-2008, 08:58 PM	#17
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! Awesome.......Great Job.......looks like you saved this one,and did a dam good job at it in the process............Good luck..............



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06-28-2008, 09:41 PM	#18
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! how much exhaust do you really need?

06-28-2008, 09:58 PM	#20
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06-28-2008, 10:19 PM	#21
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06-29-2008, 09:37 AM	#22
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! Cool man...looks like you open your door the same way I do mine !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-29-2008, 11:37 AM	#23
originalJD James Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dayton, WA Posts: 455	Re: After 4 1/2 yrs. SHE'S BACK ON THE ROAD! Yeah Ceif, I gotta open it from the outside. I've got the inner door panals sittin in the shed so I just left the handles off. I'm waiting to do all of the interior last. Woo hoo 100 posts __________________ Never crush'em. Restor'em or recycle'em. The payoff is always worth it in the end. http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...lbumId=1709080 http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/h...e_top_view_all

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