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bigdaddy64 · 08-30-2007, 12:33 AM

Glad to be a new member of this forum! My dad was nice enough to give me his fathers truck. My dad had planned on putting in a 455 Pontiac ( he had the Turbo 400 rebuilt and beefed up just for that reason) so he could tow his camp trailer, but decided to go with a newer truck, beacause as you all know, the '66 Chevy came with drum brakes all around. Well his loss was my gain. He gave me the truck with the roll-up camper on it. Guess what was the first to go. Yep, chopped up the camper after stripping it, wasn't much left to it because of wood rot. The camper was put on the truck when my grandfather bought it new, and had maybe been off the truck 3 or 4 times. As you can see from the pictures, the bed wood was in cherry condition. I welded the rear roll pan on that I had picked up a few years ago in Pleasanton, Ca. , then added airbags to the rear, and cut 2 coils from the front springs. My grandfather had put a hairhorn on it, so i already had the air tank, and will soon have the engine mounted compressor back on it once I add a clutch to the pump. For now I have a cheap 12 volt compressor to keep the air tank filled. I now have the bags for the front, so i will be adding them as soon as I order dropped spindles. Once i do that, then i'll Z the frame so i can drop the back some more. I've also started on the body work, filling in the stake pockets, smoothing the body for a black coat of primer.

Well, i'm glad to be here, and hope to pick up some good ideas, and hopefully have some of my own to share.

krue · 08-30-2007, 12:39 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

72armyswbtruck · 08-30-2007, 03:29 AM

from Western Idaho

L0WRIDE · 08-30-2007, 03:44 AM

Welcome to the boards

Stepside65 · 08-30-2007, 05:52 AM

Welcome from blazin New Mexico.

jsbgump · 08-30-2007, 07:02 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

shaneschevys · 08-30-2007, 10:41 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

72BlckButy · 08-30-2007, 01:58 PM

to the board from Mid-MO.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 09-05-2007, 01:05 AM

WELCOME to the board

**Ron 586** · 09-05-2007, 02:23 PM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

**1971K54X4** · 09-05-2007, 02:24 PM

from Iowa

droppedgmc · 09-05-2007, 02:27 PM

welcome from WA

CAL 58 GMC · 09-08-2007, 03:32 AM

Welcome from Central Califronia

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-13-2007, 03:50 PM

From West TN

CJ5 Convert · 09-14-2007, 12:19 AM

Welcome from Sunny New Mexico

**Classic Bowties** · 09-14-2007, 12:07 PM

and

to the board from a fellow Oregonian. Cb :bowtie

c-mack · 09-22-2007, 02:45 PM

hi, welcome to the boards from east texas

08-30-2007, 12:33 AM	#1
bigdaddy64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, Or. Posts: 22	Hello everyone from Oregon Glad to be a new member of this forum! My dad was nice enough to give me his fathers truck. My dad had planned on putting in a 455 Pontiac ( he had the Turbo 400 rebuilt and beefed up just for that reason) so he could tow his camp trailer, but decided to go with a newer truck, beacause as you all know, the '66 Chevy came with drum brakes all around. Well his loss was my gain. He gave me the truck with the roll-up camper on it. Guess what was the first to go. Yep, chopped up the camper after stripping it, wasn't much left to it because of wood rot. The camper was put on the truck when my grandfather bought it new, and had maybe been off the truck 3 or 4 times. As you can see from the pictures, the bed wood was in cherry condition. I welded the rear roll pan on that I had picked up a few years ago in Pleasanton, Ca. , then added airbags to the rear, and cut 2 coils from the front springs. My grandfather had put a hairhorn on it, so i already had the air tank, and will soon have the engine mounted compressor back on it once I add a clutch to the pump. For now I have a cheap 12 volt compressor to keep the air tank filled. I now have the bags for the front, so i will be adding them as soon as I order dropped spindles. Once i do that, then i'll Z the frame so i can drop the back some more. I've also started on the body work, filling in the stake pockets, smoothing the body for a black coat of primer. Well, i'm glad to be here, and hope to pick up some good ideas, and hopefully have some of my own to share. Attached Images

08-30-2007, 12:39 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-30-2007, 03:29 AM	#3
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon from Western Idaho __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

08-30-2007, 03:44 AM	#4
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon Welcome to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

08-30-2007, 05:52 AM	#5
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon Welcome from blazin New Mexico. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

08-30-2007, 07:02 AM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

08-30-2007, 10:41 AM	#7
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon Welcome from FT Worth TX. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

08-30-2007, 01:58 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon to the board from Mid-MO. __________________ -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)

09-05-2007, 01:05 AM	#9
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon WELCOME to the board __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

09-05-2007, 02:23 PM	#10
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon Welcome to the board from West Tennessee. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

09-05-2007, 02:24 PM	#11
1971K54X4 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester, Iowa Posts: 1,493	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon from Iowa __________________ Korey 1955 Bel Air 2 door hardtop 1971 Blazer 4x4 1973 Z-28 Prostreet

09-05-2007, 02:27 PM	#12
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09-08-2007, 03:32 AM	#13
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon Welcome from Central Califronia __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

09-13-2007, 03:50 PM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-14-2007, 12:19 AM	#15
CJ5 Convert Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 1,079	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon Welcome from Sunny New Mexico __________________ - Jason *Orange Crush - 1969 K5 Blazer CST 4WD MONEY PIT* 1975 CJ5 Renegade - Levi's Edition - 304 V8 original paint



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09-14-2007, 12:07 PM	#16
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,755	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon and to the board from a fellow Oregonian. Cb :bowtie

09-22-2007, 02:45 PM	#17
c-mack Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Crockett, Texas Posts: 581	Re: Hello everyone from Oregon hi, welcome to the boards from east texas __________________ 1967 chevy truck 350 V8 1973 VW Transporter/Hippy Bus 1964 VW Baja Bug "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace"- Jimi Hendrix

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