Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*LILRED66* · 01-20-2009, 10:52 PM

Here are some before and after pictures of my '66 Chevy K20, BIGBLUE, engine bay. I replaced the exhaust/intake manifold, new exhaust down pipe, factory six cylinder fan shroud, air cleaner, heater box, battery, wiper fluid bottle and cleaned things up a bit. A good bath at the local car wash helped a lot also.

**ChiefRocka** · 01-20-2009, 10:53 PM

Looks better, thats for sure !!

**TR65** · 01-20-2009, 11:07 PM

Tony,

It's amazing what a little cleaning will do. Thanks for sharing.

TR

72BlckButy · 01-20-2009, 11:24 PM

What a difference a little soap and water can make, nice work!

ol Curt · 01-21-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

What a difference a little soap and water can make, nice work!

That's what my wife says about me.

4dranch · 01-21-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ol Curt

That's what my wife says about me.

gulfcoast66 · 01-22-2009, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

What a difference a little soap and water can make, nice work!

Looks good Tony.... Chris....

joe231 · 01-20-2009, 11:34 PM

Nice!!

4dranch · 01-21-2009, 08:12 AM

Looks good Tony,
What's the history on the windsheild wiper fluid can, what year did they add it?
Thanks, David

*LILRED66* · 01-22-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Looks good Tony,
What's the history on the windsheild wiper fluid can, what year did they add it?
Thanks, David

David:

In 1966 the federal transportation department mandate reverse lights, seat belts and 2-speed wipers with wiper fluid bottles, so the wiper fluid bottles came standard in 1966, but they were avialable as an R.P.O. (regular production option) in light series Chevy trucks from 1960-1965.

Joey~AP · 01-21-2009, 09:43 AM

Nice!

4dranch · 01-22-2009, 11:39 AM

Thanks Tony

*LILRED66* · 01-22-2009, 10:45 PM

Here are a few before and after of the interior...I replaced the windshield and rubber, the rear glass and rubber, replaced the van captain's seats with a factory bench, replaced the aftermarket radio with a factory AM radio, repaired the heater levers, repaired the glove box door, installed a new floor mat, shifter boots, factory seat belts and fixed lots of broken and missing parts.

She is not a show-stopper, but she will start, run and drive, even when it is below zero outside.

davidh · 01-23-2009, 12:35 PM

Im trying to find a 6cyl air cleaner like that. everyone must have thrown them away? I keep finding oil bath air cleaners.

*LILRED66* · 01-23-2009, 08:10 PM

David:

I sent you a PM.

Dadsredwagon · 01-23-2009, 09:12 PM

love the pics , and enjoy the story with the ride...keep em coming

01-20-2009, 10:52 PM	#1
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 Here are some before and after pictures of my '66 Chevy K20, BIGBLUE, engine bay. I replaced the exhaust/intake manifold, new exhaust down pipe, factory six cylinder fan shroud, air cleaner, heater box, battery, wiper fluid bottle and cleaned things up a bit. A good bath at the local car wash helped a lot also. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 01-20-2009 at 10:54 PM.

01-20-2009, 10:53 PM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 Looks better, thats for sure !! __________________ 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!"

01-20-2009, 11:07 PM	#3
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 Tony, It's amazing what a little cleaning will do. Thanks for sharing. TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880

01-20-2009, 11:24 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 What a difference a little soap and water can make, nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-20-2009, 11:34 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 Nice!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-21-2009, 08:12 AM	#9
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 Looks good Tony, What's the history on the windsheild wiper fluid can, what year did they add it? Thanks, David __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

01-21-2009, 09:43 AM	#11
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 Nice! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

01-22-2009, 11:39 AM	#12
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 Thanks Tony __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

01-22-2009, 10:45 PM	#13
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 Here are a few before and after of the interior...I replaced the windshield and rubber, the rear glass and rubber, replaced the van captain's seats with a factory bench, replaced the aftermarket radio with a factory AM radio, repaired the heater levers, repaired the glove box door, installed a new floor mat, shifter boots, factory seat belts and fixed lots of broken and missing parts. She is not a show-stopper, but she will start, run and drive, even when it is below zero outside. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 01-22-2009 at 10:47 PM.

01-23-2009, 12:35 PM	#14
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,220	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 Im trying to find a 6cyl air cleaner like that. everyone must have thrown them away? I keep finding oil bath air cleaners. __________________ Even the nicest dodge-chrysler is only 2years away from being parked outside of Section 8 housing.

01-23-2009, 08:10 PM	#15
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 David: I sent you a PM.

01-23-2009, 09:12 PM	#16
Dadsredwagon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 342	Re: Freshened up the engine bay on my '66 Chevy K20 love the pics , and enjoy the story with the ride...keep em coming



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