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piratexpress1369a · 08-18-2012, 09:31 PM

great find ..very cool truck

Lowry · 09-01-2012, 02:54 PM

Good lookin truck. Do you have the stock rear end under your truck with new 5 lug axles? If so, do you have any issues with the 18" wheels?
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LDO · 09-02-2012, 08:40 PM

oops, sorry for not replying sooner. Yes, 5 lugs on stock 12 bolt. No issues but I know the backspacing is critical. I will try to measure the backspacing in the morning. I can't remember for sure what they are.

dougf · 09-02-2012, 08:57 PM

Just read the thread, love that truck. It's so nice! I would love to have picked it up, but probably wouldnt have because the price would scare me away

Would you mind giving us a ballpark figure of what you paid? I have been to Fort Bragg a few times for training, never seen anything like that rolling around Fayetteville though!

Delmo · 09-02-2012, 09:13 PM

Lovin it.

Lowry · 09-02-2012, 09:26 PM

Thank you LDO.
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austin60c10 · 09-02-2012, 09:56 PM

Awesome story and truck, as stated above thank you for your service we live near a base and uniformed soldiers are always surprised when my 8 yr old tells them thank you for keeping us safe!
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LDO · 09-16-2012, 08:42 PM

Took her out today for some pictures.

Enjoy....

LostMy65 · 09-16-2012, 09:12 PM

I nominated you:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543205
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LDO · 09-16-2012, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I nominated you:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543205
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cool, thanks...

likaroc13 · 09-17-2012, 01:59 AM

Cool pics...Where'd you take them? You should take some cool beach (or beach sunset) pics...I always wanted to take some near the Naval Museum as well, with the plane(s) in the background...Fort Pickens or the lighthouse would make a cool backdrop as well

oh, and good luck in the TOTM contest

Iron-Butt · 09-17-2012, 05:26 AM

Nice truck. Nice pictures.

darkhorse970 · 09-17-2012, 06:59 AM

Cool ride, I like it alot!

LDO · 09-17-2012, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Cool pics...Where'd you take them? You should take some cool beach (or beach sunset) pics...I always wanted to take some near the Naval Museum as well, with the plane(s) in the background...Fort Pickens or the lighthouse would make a cool backdrop as well

oh, and good luck in the TOTM contest

These were taken in Molino Florida. Not too far from the house. They still distribute grain and feed there. We'll head to the beach and take more pics soon. We've got similar pictures of the wife's 57 stepside and it would be cool to have them of the 66 as well.

chakah · 09-17-2012, 08:02 AM

yup.....that is bad ass!!!!

Andyboy · 09-17-2012, 02:22 PM

Great story. Truck looks killer also.

LDO · 09-19-2012, 07:09 AM

My son leaves for USMC bootcamp soon and leaving his car with me. Now I can give my daily driver a rest while I do some upgrades like: under bed tank, new guages, total rewire, etc.

To be continued....

**lolife99** · 09-19-2012, 07:49 AM

Subscribing.
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LDO · 09-23-2012, 06:22 PM

I was hoping to have a bunch of pictures but I was solo on this upgrade and to be honest, it was a pretty smooth deal.

Here's what I started with:
Boyd's tank non-efi, some russel fuel line, a K&N breather/vent, some hose ends and a 0-90 ohm fuel guage I picked up at O'reily's. I'm planning on a future guage panel install/upgrade so I picked up a temp unit that would work with the sending unit already installed in the tank.

I also picked up a bed fill hose section and flush mount filler from CPP. 90 degree 1/2 npt to hose barb fitting was picked up at my local Reynolds hardware store. Need to make sure you don't get one that is too big as it sits right inside the bed cross sill.

The install was pretty easy even with the bed wood already installed. I already had 3 holes on each of my frame rails so I just made a template of the rails and marked the tank flanges where I needed to drill. A little rough getting a wrench on the bolt head but I was able to tighten everything down properly. I ran a brand new wire from the sending unit and piggy backed it to my speedo cable and brought it into the cab that way. Also grounded the other sending unit terminal to a nearby frame ground.

I removed the in-cab tank and my new fuel line clamped onto the rigid line in the same spot as the old rubber hose section. I also plugged up the hole in the floor with a plug and some RTV. New fuel line ran inside the frame and was clamped every few inches with a 90 degree AN6 fitting.

The 1 1/2 inch fuel hose from CPP wasn't very flexible so it won't tolerate too much variance on where you drill the hole for the fill port. I was able to make it work though.

Took her out for a spin and filled up the tank. No leaks, everything is good and tight. It's nice to finally know how much gas I've got and no fuel smell!

Sorry I didn't take any detailed pics of the install but if anyone needs a specific pic, just ask.

Here are the pics I do have.
All the goodies:

Black anodized bed fill.

likaroc13 · 09-23-2012, 07:01 PM

can you take a pic from behind & underneath, just so I can see how much it hangs down? thanks

LDO · 09-23-2012, 07:06 PM

sure, it will have to be tomorrow as the truck is back in the garage and it won't be a good pic. I will tell you that my truck has 5 inch drop springs in the rear and a roll pan and it is not visible unless you bend down and look up. I'm very happy with the way it looks for sure!

likaroc13 · 09-23-2012, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LDO

sure, it will have to be tomorrow as the truck is back in the garage and it won't be a good pic. I will tell you that my truck has 5 inch drop springs in the rear and a roll pan and it is not visible unless you bend down and look up. I'm very happy with the way it looks for sure!

no problem, I can wait...sounds like it fits nicely though! my dad's truck doesn't have a rear bumper or roll pan, but he was thinking about adding a roll pan...so that would give him an idea how it looks

1enick72 · 09-23-2012, 07:24 PM

What are the dimensions on the tank?

LDO · 09-23-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1enick72

What are the dimensions on the tank?

read thru this, I think the dimensions are here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=362307

LDO · 09-24-2012, 10:14 AM

Here are some pictures of the tank. Sorry, cell phone pics are all I could get for now but they show it pretty good.

1st pic is a level view from the rear. 2nd I tilted the phone a little more. The next two are the view from the side. Last picture you can sort of make out the 90 fitting I used.

Here are the specs on the tank:
Carburated Application
Tank Dimensions: 26.5 x 19 x 10
Tank Material: .125 Aluminum
1/2" NPT Vent
3/8" NPT Return
3/8" NPT Draw
2 Baffles
Approx 19 Gallons

I am very pleased with the quality of the tank as well as my transacation with Travis from Pro Performance. I spoke with him and Dave Boyd and they answered all my questions and had great customer service.

08-18-2012, 09:31 PM	#26
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: Black Betty - How it all started great find ..very cool truck __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

09-01-2012, 02:54 PM	#27
Lowry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville,al Posts: 126	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Good lookin truck. Do you have the stock rear end under your truck with new 5 lug axles? If so, do you have any issues with the 18" wheels? Posted via Mobile Device

09-02-2012, 08:40 PM	#28
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Re: Black Betty - How it all started oops, sorry for not replying sooner. Yes, 5 lugs on stock 12 bolt. No issues but I know the backspacing is critical. I will try to measure the backspacing in the morning. I can't remember for sure what they are. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

09-02-2012, 08:57 PM	#29
dougf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Campbell, KY Posts: 494	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Just read the thread, love that truck. It's so nice! I would love to have picked it up, but probably wouldnt have because the price would scare me away Would you mind giving us a ballpark figure of what you paid? I have been to Fort Bragg a few times for training, never seen anything like that rolling around Fayetteville though!

09-02-2012, 09:13 PM	#30
Delmo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 1,226	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Lovin it.

09-02-2012, 09:26 PM	#31
Lowry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Huntsville,al Posts: 126	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Thank you LDO. Posted via Mobile Device

09-02-2012, 09:56 PM	#32
austin60c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manhattan Ks Posts: 88	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Awesome story and truck, as stated above thank you for your service we live near a base and uniformed soldiers are always surprised when my 8 yr old tells them thank you for keeping us safe! Posted via Mobile Device

09-16-2012, 08:42 PM	#33
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Took her out today for some pictures. Enjoy.... Attached Images __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

09-16-2012, 09:12 PM	#34
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Black Betty - How it all started I nominated you: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543205 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

09-17-2012, 01:59 AM	#36
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Cool pics...Where'd you take them? You should take some cool beach (or beach sunset) pics...I always wanted to take some near the Naval Museum as well, with the plane(s) in the background...Fort Pickens or the lighthouse would make a cool backdrop as well oh, and good luck in the TOTM contest __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

09-17-2012, 05:26 AM	#37
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Nice truck. Nice pictures. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

09-17-2012, 06:59 AM	#38
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,104	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Cool ride, I like it alot! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

09-17-2012, 08:02 AM	#40
chakah Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: El Paso, Tx. Posts: 283	Re: Black Betty - How it all started yup.....that is bad ass!!!! __________________ "El Jerry" '03 3500 Duramax dually '96 1500 ext. cab Chevy '66 swb C-10 '63 Panel '60 VW vert '56 VW vert

09-17-2012, 02:22 PM	#41
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Great story. Truck looks killer also.

09-19-2012, 07:09 AM	#42
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Re: Black Betty - How it all started My son leaves for USMC bootcamp soon and leaving his car with me. Now I can give my daily driver a rest while I do some upgrades like: under bed tank, new guages, total rewire, etc. To be continued.... __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II



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09-19-2012, 07:49 AM	#43
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Subscribing. I want a 64-66 truck,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

09-23-2012, 06:22 PM	#44
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Boyd tank install I was hoping to have a bunch of pictures but I was solo on this upgrade and to be honest, it was a pretty smooth deal. Here's what I started with: Boyd's tank non-efi, some russel fuel line, a K&N breather/vent, some hose ends and a 0-90 ohm fuel guage I picked up at O'reily's. I'm planning on a future guage panel install/upgrade so I picked up a temp unit that would work with the sending unit already installed in the tank. I also picked up a bed fill hose section and flush mount filler from CPP. 90 degree 1/2 npt to hose barb fitting was picked up at my local Reynolds hardware store. Need to make sure you don't get one that is too big as it sits right inside the bed cross sill. The install was pretty easy even with the bed wood already installed. I already had 3 holes on each of my frame rails so I just made a template of the rails and marked the tank flanges where I needed to drill. A little rough getting a wrench on the bolt head but I was able to tighten everything down properly. I ran a brand new wire from the sending unit and piggy backed it to my speedo cable and brought it into the cab that way. Also grounded the other sending unit terminal to a nearby frame ground. I removed the in-cab tank and my new fuel line clamped onto the rigid line in the same spot as the old rubber hose section. I also plugged up the hole in the floor with a plug and some RTV. New fuel line ran inside the frame and was clamped every few inches with a 90 degree AN6 fitting. The 1 1/2 inch fuel hose from CPP wasn't very flexible so it won't tolerate too much variance on where you drill the hole for the fill port. I was able to make it work though. Took her out for a spin and filled up the tank. No leaks, everything is good and tight. It's nice to finally know how much gas I've got and no fuel smell! Sorry I didn't take any detailed pics of the install but if anyone needs a specific pic, just ask. Here are the pics I do have. All the goodies: Black anodized bed fill. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

09-23-2012, 07:01 PM	#45
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Black Betty - How it all started can you take a pic from behind & underneath, just so I can see how much it hangs down? thanks __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

09-23-2012, 07:06 PM	#46
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Re: Black Betty - How it all started sure, it will have to be tomorrow as the truck is back in the garage and it won't be a good pic. I will tell you that my truck has 5 inch drop springs in the rear and a roll pan and it is not visible unless you bend down and look up. I'm very happy with the way it looks for sure! __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

09-23-2012, 07:24 PM	#48
1enick72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jackson, ME Posts: 287	Re: Black Betty - How it all started What are the dimensions on the tank? __________________ 65 short step edited by staff

09-24-2012, 10:14 AM	#50
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Re: Black Betty - How it all started Here are some pictures of the tank. Sorry, cell phone pics are all I could get for now but they show it pretty good. 1st pic is a level view from the rear. 2nd I tilted the phone a little more. The next two are the view from the side. Last picture you can sort of make out the 90 fitting I used. Here are the specs on the tank: Carburated Application Tank Dimensions: 26.5 x 19 x 10 Tank Material: .125 Aluminum 1/2" NPT Vent 3/8" NPT Return 3/8" NPT Draw 2 Baffles Approx 19 Gallons I am very pleased with the quality of the tank as well as my transacation with Travis from Pro Performance. I spoke with him and Dave Boyd and they answered all my questions and had great customer service. Attached Images __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

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