|
12-02-2013, 10:44 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 435
|
Another newbie - 66'
Hey guys.... Figured I'd introduce myself.....
Just bought a 66 fleetside SWB..... I'll let the pictures speak for itself as the condition is.... well... OK (I thought very good for a wisconsin truck... and more importantly a wonderful box (the only part they don't fully repop for the first gen)... Will need front fender patches, door skins, driver door bottom, both rockers, both cab corners. Otherwise for a wisco truck... the box is MINT... (few dings... but cancer free) My first chevy... a recent convert... bled blue oval and recently just bought a 2012 sierra.... fell in love with the LSx engines and first gen C10's. Thus here I am. (My first project after graduating college was a 1947 Ford 1.5 ton dually on a GM P30 chassis with a cummins turbo diesel, 10 speed fuller, and my own designed 4 link all on air bags.... this is my 2nd project... (still kind of a green horn on everything... and new to GM's... let alone LS motors.) Truck will be done in phases in hopes of keeping it on the road every summer to enjoy and winter for improvements.... Phase 1: 5.3 LM7 & 4L60e (05-07) install w/ Boyd Fuel Cell and Stealth 340 pump DT headers, probably CPP mounts and crossmember Phase 2: TSP cam, springs, pushrods Power steering Power disc brakes front rear Front CPP Tubular Phase 3: Rear CPP trailing arm upgrade and drop member Drop in all 4 corners Full Tear down of chassis, powdercoat, place "patina'd" body back on Phase 4: Bodywork, Paint 4 Summers of enjoyment, 4 winters of hobby... Empty wallet had by all. None the less.... PICTURES! Oh.. and HI!             
|
|
|
|
12-02-2013, 11:13 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Akron, OH
Posts: 95
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Welcome....
What did you pay for a fine rig like that 
|
|
|
|
|
12-02-2013, 11:24 PM
|
#3 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 435
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Quote:
Runs and drives good.... starts right up. Engine and Rebuilt T10 already sold also....(just not pulled yet) |
|
|
|
|
|
12-02-2013, 11:30 PM
|
#4 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Akron, OH
Posts: 95
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Quote:
 
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-02-2013, 11:40 PM
|
#5 |
|
One foot in front of the other
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Parrottsville, TN
Posts: 5,443
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Welcome- looks like a great start
|
|
|
|
|
12-03-2013, 12:08 AM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Portland
Posts: 1,330
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Looks like a great place to begin! I'm partial to the 66' for no other reason than I have one myself
. Is it just me, or is that shifter placed really far back? I guess I'm just used to my automatic wratcheting shifter that has super long play.
|
|
|
|
|
12-03-2013, 12:26 AM
|
#7 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 435
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Quote:
Underneath the Richmond T10 I believe is NOT stock....(along with all the hurst shift mech) |
|
|
|
|
|
12-03-2013, 01:42 AM
|
#8 |
|
60-66 Nut
 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Welcome to the forum
 I agree, that does look like a nice truck. Is the original white hood damaged?
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
|
|
|
|
12-03-2013, 01:47 AM
|
#9 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 435
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-03-2013, 02:04 AM
|
#10 |
|
60-66 Nut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Aaaahhhh I see.
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
|
|
|
|
12-03-2013, 02:09 AM
|
#11 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 435
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Quote:
|
|
|
|
|
|
12-03-2013, 11:02 AM
|
#12 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 10,384
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Nice truck! Good shape to! Not bad for under 5K! lol! Looking forward to watching this progress!
__________________
1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw |
|
|
|
|
12-03-2013, 04:42 PM
|
#13 |
|
Boosted Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Mackinaw, IL
Posts: 2,200
|
Re: Another newbie - 66'
Hey mike. Welcome to the board....and congrats to finally figuring out who makes the finest trucks and powertrains
Check out the LSx swap section of the board...should keep you busy for awhile. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...play.php?f=206
__________________
1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards TURBO ALL THE THINGS!! |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
