Doing a few items on LILRED66 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*LILRED66* · 01-06-2009, 07:38 AM

I have my '66 Chevy C10 (LILRED66) at my shop at my house, doing a few miscellaneous things. Not much to show for, but I have been chasing an electrical gremlin and dealing with a pinhole leak in my factory Harrison 4-core Desert Cooler radiator. As with most of my projects, they start with a "short-list" of a few items and before I know it, I have a full page of "things to do".

In any case, I am having the radiator dipped, to clean up the build-up and leak tested/repaired, as needed. I am also repairing a few cracks in the original V8 radiator shroud.

I decided to replace the horn relay, voltage regulator and condenser, to make sure everything is up to snuff. I had already replaced all the wiring harnesses during the initial assembly about 5 years ago. The battery was bad, but luckily still under warranty, so I am putting in a new battery...the alternator checked out OK, so it is going back in. I also decided to do the headlight relay upgrade on the head lights, while I had it apart.

While I am at it, I decided to install a factory battery box, since the old one was not correct. These items, along with replacing several mismatched fasteners and the tailgate chain assemblies, I should have enough to keep me busy for a few hours.

hewlett2002000 · 01-06-2009, 08:14 AM

nice. im curious if the relay upgrade really helps. just out of curiosity, did you get a little frustrated with the radiator hose? lol

*LILRED66* · 01-06-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hewlett2002000

nice. im curious if the relay upgrade really helps. just out of curiosity, did you get a little frustrated with the radiator hose? lol

Good eye...actually, I am installing the factory "hard pipe" arrangement with the short hose pieces at each end, like the one pictured below. I just haven't installed the hard pipe or radiator yet.

joe231 · 01-06-2009, 09:21 AM

nice Tony!
is that a factory washer fluid bottle and mount?
you have anymore of those?

*LILRED66* · 01-06-2009, 09:29 AM

joe231:

It is a factory washer bottle and mounting bracket. I need to check my inventory to see if I have an extra factory bottle and mounting bracket.

YOLO · 01-06-2009, 10:07 AM

nice. keep it up!

**ChiefRocka** · 01-06-2009, 10:55 AM

Nice work...by chance would you have one of those top radiator pipes ??

joe231 · 01-06-2009, 11:26 AM

thanks Tony!

ol Curt · 01-06-2009, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

nice Tony!
is that a factory washer fluid bottle and mount?
you have anymore of those?

I have found those out of a 67-69 Camaro fit perfectly as well. Shouldn't be a hard to find item.

Alan's Classic · 01-07-2009, 01:21 AM

I was wandering about the upper hose as well. Now I understand. Looking great.

Jerry Jones · 01-07-2009, 01:34 AM

That is a neat looking rig, keep it up!

protrash64 · 01-07-2009, 10:45 AM

I hate mismatched fastners!!!!

.....I have spent so much time and many trips to the hardware store to get stuff and make everything uniform. Nothing like taking stuff apart and it requires 1/2 the tool box

.

Hewlett kills me: took a second to see that

.

*LILRED66* · 01-07-2009, 10:58 AM

I picked up this project about 5 years ago, in parts, from a fellow that had a change of heart. The photos are a little deceiving because the bed, cab and front clip were sit on the rolling chassis and loosely secured. The interior, engine bay, bed and plumbing were non-existent, so there was a lot of stuff involed, in putting it back together and getting it road-worthy.

In the process, I used the hardware, clips and fasteners I had available at the time. I have since acquired all the factory-style fasteners, clips and hardware, so when I pulled the radiator for repairs, I decided to replace those items with the factory-correct type.

Although this truck is not "Number One" restoration, I wanted to have it as factory-correct as possible, with the parts/pieces I have available in my inventory. Plus, that beats needing to go to the hardware store and FLAPS several times during the process.

joe231 · 01-20-2009, 11:46 PM

Alan's Classic · 01-21-2009, 12:06 AM

How's it coming?

*LILRED66* · 01-21-2009, 12:16 AM

I found a new reproduction radiator with the correct top & bottom tanks, although it is a three core instead of a four core. I found it at O'Reillys for about $200.00, plus tax. I check with many of the aftermarket truck parts suppliers and they were either way off or too expensive. I also checked several source online and they were about the same price as the unit I found at O'Reillys, so I figured I would go with it, since I could see it before I bought it. It was a direct bolt-in and appears to cool the truck properly.

I also did the headlight relay upgrade and that seemed to eliminate the electrical gremlin I was chasing. The headlights no longer flicker off and on. I need to do the final make-up of the plug at the radiator support, because the factory headlight harness at the radiator support is a two prong and the headlight relay plug is a three prong plug.

I will take a few photos and post them, however they are not much to look at, since they are just the engine bay put back together.

Thanks for checking in.

01-06-2009, 07:38 AM	#1
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Doing a few items on LILRED66 I have my '66 Chevy C10 (LILRED66) at my shop at my house, doing a few miscellaneous things. Not much to show for, but I have been chasing an electrical gremlin and dealing with a pinhole leak in my factory Harrison 4-core Desert Cooler radiator. As with most of my projects, they start with a "short-list" of a few items and before I know it, I have a full page of "things to do". In any case, I am having the radiator dipped, to clean up the build-up and leak tested/repaired, as needed. I am also repairing a few cracks in the original V8 radiator shroud. I decided to replace the horn relay, voltage regulator and condenser, to make sure everything is up to snuff. I had already replaced all the wiring harnesses during the initial assembly about 5 years ago. The battery was bad, but luckily still under warranty, so I am putting in a new battery...the alternator checked out OK, so it is going back in. I also decided to do the headlight relay upgrade on the head lights, while I had it apart. While I am at it, I decided to install a factory battery box, since the old one was not correct. These items, along with replacing several mismatched fasteners and the tailgate chain assemblies, I should have enough to keep me busy for a few hours. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 01-06-2009 at 07:40 AM.

01-06-2009, 08:14 AM	#2
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 nice. im curious if the relay upgrade really helps. just out of curiosity, did you get a little frustrated with the radiator hose? lol __________________ 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.

01-06-2009, 09:21 AM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 nice Tony! is that a factory washer fluid bottle and mount? you have anymore of those? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-06-2009, 09:29 AM	#5
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 joe231: It is a factory washer bottle and mounting bracket. I need to check my inventory to see if I have an extra factory bottle and mounting bracket.

01-06-2009, 10:07 AM	#6
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 nice. keep it up!

01-06-2009, 10:55 AM	#7
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 Nice work...by chance would you have one of those top radiator pipes ?? __________________ 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!"

01-06-2009, 11:26 AM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 thanks Tony! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-07-2009, 01:21 AM	#10
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 I was wandering about the upper hose as well. Now I understand. Looking great. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-07-2009, 01:34 AM	#11
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 That is a neat looking rig, keep it up! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

01-07-2009, 10:45 AM	#12
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 I hate mismatched fastners!!!!.....I have spent so much time and many trips to the hardware store to get stuff and make everything uniform. Nothing like taking stuff apart and it requires 1/2 the tool box. Hewlett kills me: took a second to see that. __________________ 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

01-07-2009, 10:58 AM	#13
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 I picked up this project about 5 years ago, in parts, from a fellow that had a change of heart. The photos are a little deceiving because the bed, cab and front clip were sit on the rolling chassis and loosely secured. The interior, engine bay, bed and plumbing were non-existent, so there was a lot of stuff involed, in putting it back together and getting it road-worthy. In the process, I used the hardware, clips and fasteners I had available at the time. I have since acquired all the factory-style fasteners, clips and hardware, so when I pulled the radiator for repairs, I decided to replace those items with the factory-correct type. Although this truck is not "Number One" restoration, I wanted to have it as factory-correct as possible, with the parts/pieces I have available in my inventory. Plus, that beats needing to go to the hardware store and FLAPS several times during the process. Attached Images Last edited by LILRED66; 01-07-2009 at 11:03 AM.

01-20-2009, 11:46 PM	#14
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-21-2009, 12:06 AM	#15
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 How's it coming? __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-21-2009, 12:16 AM	#16
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Doing a few items on LILRED66 I found a new reproduction radiator with the correct top & bottom tanks, although it is a three core instead of a four core. I found it at O'Reillys for about $200.00, plus tax. I check with many of the aftermarket truck parts suppliers and they were either way off or too expensive. I also checked several source online and they were about the same price as the unit I found at O'Reillys, so I figured I would go with it, since I could see it before I bought it. It was a direct bolt-in and appears to cool the truck properly. I also did the headlight relay upgrade and that seemed to eliminate the electrical gremlin I was chasing. The headlights no longer flicker off and on. I need to do the final make-up of the plug at the radiator support, because the factory headlight harness at the radiator support is a two prong and the headlight relay plug is a three prong plug. I will take a few photos and post them, however they are not much to look at, since they are just the engine bay put back together. Thanks for checking in. Last edited by LILRED66; 01-21-2009 at 12:17 AM.



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