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12-06-2008, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: North Central, PA
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new guy with a '66
new guy here with a new to me '66.
Its rusty, but close to original, small window, long bed, 250 six cylinder, three on the tree. Everything seems to work except the brakes and the am radio. Still has the skinny bias belted tires, a couple even hold air overnight. The paper option tag is still in the glove box. It has 4 options listed: thrift heater, heavy duty clutch, heavy duty rear springs, and rv junior mirrors. The delco tach on the steering column must be a dealer installed accesory? I see some really incredible fabrication work on some of the trucks on this site. This one is going to stay more original looking though. We need it to do "truck work" around the house and yard. Gonna start by completely rebuilding the drum brakes, new lines, hoses, everything. |
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12-06-2008, 09:13 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kansas City, KS
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Re: new guy with a '66
SSWfleetside:
Welcome aboard from Kansas City, KS. It looks like you have a nice platform to start with. I must say, I am glad to hear someone is going to retain the factory specifications on their 4-5-6 Chevy truck. I will be your biggest fan. Good luck with your project and be sure to post often. |
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12-06-2008, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma
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Re: new guy with a '66
I got about the identical truck today too. lol its on here as well.
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12-07-2008, 09:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: missoula, mt
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Re: new guy with a '66
welcome.. that looks just like my 65 when I got it, I needed it for the same eason! I needed a truck
 , so same deal its a stocker that I use... my 61....well lets just say thats a different story.
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12-07-2008, 11:50 AM
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Location: Satsop, WA
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Re: new guy with a '66
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12-27-2008, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: North Central, PA
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Re: new guy with a '66
Thanks for the interest.
It has taken awhile to have anything new to post. Here is what I spent some $ on. Gonna try a complete overhaul on the drum brakes first. New pre-bent lines, hoses, wheel cylinders, master cylinder, brake shoes and hardware. |
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12-27-2008, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Sherwood Oregon
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Re: new guy with a '66
Looks like a good start!
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