Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*lakeroadster* · 01-01-2011, 11:32 AM

Post up your goals / plans for your truck for this year.. 2011.

Be realistic, 'cause we'll have it in writing.

And happy 50th Birthday to the 1961's out there!

Here's my plans for the '65:

Finish interior refurbish (Camaro Dash / Wiring / Paint),
Exterior patina paint job,
Put bed back on,
Fix oil leaks (Motor / Tranny / Rear Diff),
Drive it.

onequickchevy · 01-01-2011, 01:12 PM

Body and paint, and enjoy it!
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lownslw64 · 01-01-2011, 01:13 PM

my goal is to be driving it by the end of the year. im not saying 100% complete just drivable were i can still be working on it but enjoy it.

shortbed70 · 01-01-2011, 01:33 PM

DRIVE it and make at least three shows...

markeb01 · 01-01-2011, 01:55 PM

With the recent addition of new front wheels, ours is essentially complete on the outside. I just plan to drive and enjoy, and hopefully capture an artwork quality photograph of it with a dramatic sunset/sunrise, or lake in the background. And I may diamond tuft the seats if I get ambitious enough.

Turkey · 01-01-2011, 02:04 PM

buy, rebuild, and install a 327

jbgroby · 01-01-2011, 02:06 PM

As some of you have seen things are finally moving a bit on my truck, based on what Art is saying, I should have it all painted by Feb. I'm trying to have her together by end of march, plated and ready I'd like to go to the Blue Seude Cruise in Tupelo this Apr. 29th. - May 1st.

http://bluesc.com/

Got the tires thursday, (last major buy) The front windshield is the next major step once I get the cab back. I look at it like its a 1/1 scale model,

ljackson · 01-01-2011, 02:13 PM

Paint and body for us too. Not much work on the truck since hunting season opened 9-1. Deer closes tomorrow in the Texas panhandle. We are ready to get back to it. My son will be 16 this summer. I plan have him driving it under permit this spring. I could'nt find a newer pic. The cab paint is done. Going to move on the the front soon.

**jocko** · 01-01-2011, 02:26 PM

1. Be reunited! (she's on her way right now). When I moved, had to drop it off in Indiana for a few weeks, it got picked up yesterday and is on its way. Check out the pic of the massive truck that swallowed it!
2. Install a 5-speed (TBD if go the tremec or t5 route...)
3. Vette dual quad resto then install on the ol 283 (I hope)

All subject to change, of course...

markeb01 · 01-01-2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

3. Vette dual quad resto then install on the ol 283 (I hope)

That would look very cool on your truck.

k1rodeoboater · 01-01-2011, 02:37 PM

new inner + outer fenders
new windshield
new repo tails
install rear bumper
rewire entire truck
ditch ghetto buckets and install bench seat
start on rust repair

old_1966_GMC · 01-01-2011, 02:43 PM

pull my 305 V6 out and give it new look, pull out the bed,cab front end so i can start on the frame just ganna give it a strip down and a paint job also trying to finish rebuilding the suspension i got from a 75 chevy.And whatever i can get my hand on too also ganna be looking for a rust free bed thats in good shape too

CSoliz · 01-01-2011, 02:47 PM

Realistically I would like to be done with the frame and suspension work. First things first though, need to get a welder ASAP.

hossmann · 01-01-2011, 02:47 PM

My Goals ares to swap motors and i hope to find a 3 duece intake and carb setup

CVA59 · 01-01-2011, 02:57 PM

Hopefully body work and paint.

likaroc13 · 01-01-2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbgroby

As some of you have seen things are finally moving a bit on my truck, based on what Art is saying, I should have it all painted by Feb. I'm trying to have her together by end of march, plated and ready I'd like to go to the Blue Seude Cruise in Tupelo this Apr. 29th. - May 1st.

http://bluesc.com/

Got the tires thursday, (last major buy) The front windshield is the next major step once I get the cab back. I look at it like its a 1/1 scale model,

been to the Blue Suede Cruise a few times...always a nice turnout & good show...if you make it, let me know...i'd like to come check out your truck...hopefully mine won't be down, & i'll drive it to the show

plans for mine:
get front suspension upgraded to power disc brakes, power steering, a few mechanical fixes/mods, & maybe a little rust repair

stealth_weapons · 01-01-2011, 03:41 PM

4 wheel disk brake kit, sway bar kit, front end rebuild kit, upper and lower control arms all from CPP.... i cant wait until tax time!!!

Hipper · 01-01-2011, 05:08 PM

swap out the 5.13 diff for the newer diff with 4.11 so I can drive on hiway. Also recover front seat and replace wiring. Then I can take it to the NSRA show in pueblo this year if I don't get the 71 repaired! Now that we can actually enter into the shows

64shortc10 · 01-01-2011, 05:30 PM

Some Porterbuilt products, some powdercoat, and hopefully wheels and tires!
Tony from Norcal
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sdwolff98 · 01-01-2011, 05:48 PM

finish the rear brakes, pull the cab and bed for paint late this year, install l92 and 6L80e trans and get wiring started. and clean/smooth up the frame engine area.

Sean
plano texas

sixbangr · 01-01-2011, 06:22 PM

looks done to me

*blackedoutharley* · 01-01-2011, 06:37 PM

Rebuild engine, suspension & brakes. Body work and get interior painted with new carpet kit.
Paint in 2012 hopefully.

1restorick · 01-01-2011, 06:42 PM

I'm planning to replace my original wood bed and strips with a nice hardwood and polished stainless strips and bolts. My truck still has the original wood and it's in great condition. I just don't believe that it would be worth stripping and refinishing the original pine. There it is in print.

Rick

198plus · 01-01-2011, 06:58 PM

I'm actually going to finish my truck..........

roofingbloke · 01-01-2011, 07:37 PM

crossmember drop 2" (would like to go porterbuilt but postage and import duty put me off,
2" more on rear drop,
Air suspension all round,
solid home made smooth bed cover,
suicide doors,
dual exhausts,
5 speed muncie gearbox,

Not sure how far i will get as i dont like the truck bieng off road for long during the summer.

01-01-2011, 11:32 AM	#1
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? Post up your goals / plans for your truck for this year.. 2011. Be realistic, 'cause we'll have it in writing. And happy 50th Birthday to the 1961's out there! Here's my plans for the '65: Finish interior refurbish (Camaro Dash / Wiring / Paint), Exterior patina paint job, Put bed back on, Fix oil leaks (Motor / Tranny / Rear Diff), Drive it. Last edited by lakeroadster; 01-02-2011 at 10:30 AM.

01-01-2011, 01:12 PM	#2
onequickchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marianna, Florida Posts: 339	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? Body and paint, and enjoy it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Slowly but surely getting it done.

01-01-2011, 01:13 PM	#3
lownslw64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 235	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? my goal is to be driving it by the end of the year. im not saying 100% complete just drivable were i can still be working on it but enjoy it. __________________ 1963 Chevy suburban, ls1/4l60e, 3 rows, barn doors 2007 chevy 2500 hd 4x4 duramax

01-01-2011, 01:33 PM	#4
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? DRIVE it and make at least three shows... __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

01-01-2011, 01:55 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? With the recent addition of new front wheels, ours is essentially complete on the outside. I just plan to drive and enjoy, and hopefully capture an artwork quality photograph of it with a dramatic sunset/sunrise, or lake in the background. And I may diamond tuft the seats if I get ambitious enough.

01-01-2011, 02:04 PM	#6
Turkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 427	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? buy, rebuild, and install a 327

01-01-2011, 02:06 PM	#7
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? As some of you have seen things are finally moving a bit on my truck, based on what Art is saying, I should have it all painted by Feb. I'm trying to have her together by end of march, plated and ready I'd like to go to the Blue Seude Cruise in Tupelo this Apr. 29th. - May 1st. http://bluesc.com/ Got the tires thursday, (last major buy) The front windshield is the next major step once I get the cab back. I look at it like its a 1/1 scale model, __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 01-01-2011 at 02:07 PM.

01-01-2011, 02:13 PM	#8
ljackson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 636	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? Paint and body for us too. Not much work on the truck since hunting season opened 9-1. Deer closes tomorrow in the Texas panhandle. We are ready to get back to it. My son will be 16 this summer. I plan have him driving it under permit this spring. I could'nt find a newer pic. The cab paint is done. Going to move on the the front soon. Attached Images __________________ Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery.

01-01-2011, 02:26 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? 1. Be reunited! (she's on her way right now). When I moved, had to drop it off in Indiana for a few weeks, it got picked up yesterday and is on its way. Check out the pic of the massive truck that swallowed it! 2. Install a 5-speed (TBD if go the tremec or t5 route...) 3. Vette dual quad resto then install on the ol 283 (I hope) All subject to change, of course... Attached Images

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k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? new inner + outer fenders new windshield new repo tails install rear bumper rewire entire truck ditch ghetto buckets and install bench seat start on rust repair

01-01-2011, 02:43 PM	#12
old_1966_GMC Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Richmond CA Posts: 270	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? pull my 305 V6 out and give it new look, pull out the bed,cab front end so i can start on the frame just ganna give it a strip down and a paint job also trying to finish rebuilding the suspension i got from a 75 chevy.And whatever i can get my hand on too also ganna be looking for a rust free bed thats in good shape too

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01-01-2011, 05:08 PM	#18
Hipper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 148	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? swap out the 5.13 diff for the newer diff with 4.11 so I can drive on hiway. Also recover front seat and replace wiring. Then I can take it to the NSRA show in pueblo this year if I don't get the 71 repaired! Now that we can actually enter into the shows __________________ 71 GMC Long Bed, 454,factory everything, lowered, and shaved. 64 GMC Short Bed (great grandfathers truck) 65 Chevy 1 ton Dually a/c p/s p/b v8 auto 89 Jeep Cherokee 3" lift 79 MG Midget (My 7 year old vehicle) 29 Ford Model A Rat Rod (in the works) 86 pontiac fiero 2.5 manual18 year olds) 87 pontiac fiero SE 2.8 auto (18 year olds) 90 Mitsubishi eclipes turbo AWD (18 year olds) 69 BMW 1600 (wifes toy)

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1restorick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South West Pennsylvania Posts: 164	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? I'm planning to replace my original wood bed and strips with a nice hardwood and polished stainless strips and bolts. My truck still has the original wood and it's in great condition. I just don't believe that it would be worth stripping and refinishing the original pine. There it is in print. Rick __________________ RED RUMBLE 1963 C10 Chevy Truck Owned since 1984

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roofingbloke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: swindon, england Posts: 290	Re: Your 2011 Plans For Your 60-66? crossmember drop 2" (would like to go porterbuilt but postage and import duty put me off, 2" more on rear drop, Air suspension all round, solid home made smooth bed cover, suicide doors, dual exhausts, 5 speed muncie gearbox, Not sure how far i will get as i dont like the truck bieng off road for long during the summer.

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