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Real_McCoy · 10-09-2007, 11:24 AM

Sorry for the Austin Powers rip-off.

I have been in and out of the forum the last few days. I posted an introduction in the Welcome area, but this is the area I will spend most of my time so I wanted to say hi.

My name is Dan and I live in El Dorado, Kansas. I recently acquired a '66 C10 LWB. I was sick watching it deteriorating in my Father-In-Law's backyard. Eventually, I talked him out of it. To boot, I traded straight across for my 85 F*** F250 extended cab 4X4 with a 460 CID BB and a 4 speed. I only paid $750 for the F***. Both are in need of a lot of work.

Anyway, the 66 is a LWB pretty close to stock except for the steel floor welded in the bed and an engine swap. I am not sure what engine was put in, but I think it is a 230 CID. It is an I6 with 3 on the tree.

The body is rough. My FIL attempted some body work that doesn't look terribly bad on the surface, but will have to be taken out to be done right.

My ultimate plans for this truck is to build it with a mild street rod package for my son to enjoy when he is old enough. He is eight now so I have a few years and I will need them. I am sure he will be in the garage with me through the entire process along with his three year old sister. The 15 year old daughter wants the truck as it is, but she is stuck with the Geo Metro.

Back to the truck, I am pretty resourceful and there isn't much I can't do if I set my mind to it. My brother owns an automotive machine shop and a family friend bought Dad's welding and fabrication shop for little more than a song, so I have some help available if needed.

At any rate, I wanted to say hi and to let you know that I will be asking a few questions as I go and maybe give a few answers when possible.

Here is a pic of the truck from last night. This is the "good" side.

BIG CTY · 10-09-2007, 11:29 AM

from VA! Nice "good looking side of the" truck!

Lemondrop63 · 10-09-2007, 11:31 AM

Looks like a great start to me

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-09-2007, 11:38 AM

Nice truck. I have two c-10's. A 63 & 64 (you guessed that, huh?) and your's is in better start-up condition than either of mine when I got them. That's half the fun, working on them.

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-09-2007, 11:39 AM

sugestion:
use that pic as your avatar

62 short step · 10-09-2007, 12:34 PM

Nice start!! Good luck!!

Real_McCoy · 10-09-2007, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

sugestion:
use that pic as your avatar

I may do that for now, but I was hoping to get one like yours.

Stepside65 · 10-09-2007, 03:03 PM

If your's moves under its own power its got both of mine beat when i got them. The floor board of my 65 is almost gone. Cursed road salt...

Edit: BTW, Welcome from SE New Mexico.

Eddie47 · 10-09-2007, 08:20 PM

to the boards from Florida

1966gmc · 10-09-2007, 08:24 PM

Welcome to the site man.What the hell is up with welding a steel plate in the bed.The PO of my truck did the same thing,then put astro turf in to boot.The turf went but that horrible steel plate is still there.
Nice little start you got there eitherway. Enjoy

javadoc · 10-09-2007, 08:56 PM

Good base you have to start with.

Welcome from the rare air of Colorado!

**ChiefRocka** · 10-09-2007, 09:14 PM

Nice truck man....keep that son of yours busy, he will apreciate more for sure !!!!

Welcome to the forum !!!

I'm in San Jose, California

Real_McCoy · 10-09-2007, 09:21 PM

Thanks for the gracious welcomes!

I don't know about the steel plate bed. I may scrap the entire bed for a replacement that is in better shape.

I also found that the lower front fender has been "mended" with a piece of rolled tin, rivets, and bondo. This wouldn't be too bad if the tin would have been made to match the original fender.

I have found a donor truck that is about to go to the crusher. It has a good hood and I think there are some other good parts. I didn't have time to look over it too much the other day. It looks like a 283 CID, but it is wasted from years in the field or barn. Piles of crap on top of the engine.

My truck does drive. The engine is fairly fresh. The tranny has a bad first gear, but still rolls. It clanks in first and reverse which from what I can find on the net is the tell-tale sign of a chipped/broken gear. I am looking for a replacement. My brother was supposed to go look at a pile of Saginaw 3 speeds the other day. He probably wouldn't tell me if he found one as he is a circle track racer and goes through a ton of these each racing season. I hope he shares one though.

Again, thanks for the welcome. I look forward to getting to know all of you on the boards and maybe at some meets.

javadoc · 10-09-2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Nice truck man....keep that son of yours busy, he will apreciate more for sure !!!!

No doubt. My 3yr old boy LOVES working on the truck with me. Gotta lurn 'em yung to be gear heads.

L0WRIDE · 10-09-2007, 10:13 PM

Nice start

salazar44 · 10-09-2007, 10:38 PM

Thats a really cool photograph!

Welcome to the board!

stepside66 · 10-10-2007, 12:00 AM

welcome from wichita I have a 66 also that I am working on and I have a 700r4 thats in good shape and I already have one mated to my 283 so if you need it I can let it go real cheap

04Xrider · 10-10-2007, 08:33 AM

Welcome from Cookson OK. We were neighbors till about 5 months ago when we packed up and moved here to Cookson OK, on lake Tekiller. We lived in Eureka for 12 years up till then. Good luck on your new truck, there are alot of helpful people here.

Real_McCoy · 10-10-2007, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepside66

welcome from wichita I have a 66 also that I am working on and I have a 700r4 thats in good shape and I already have one mated to my 283 so if you need it I can let it go real cheap

I may take you up on this.

Real_McCoy · 10-10-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04Xrider

Welcome from Cookson OK. We were neighbors till about 5 months ago when we packed up and moved here to Cookson OK, on lake Tekiller. We lived in Eureka for 12 years up till then. Good luck on your new truck, there are alot of helpful people here.

I know a few folks from the Eureka area. I work with at least half a dozen women from over that way. Sorry we didn't get to meet before you moved.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 10-10-2007, 10:34 AM

I think all boys like to work on trucks.. My boy likes to help me when I go work on the truck. He even puts on some gloves like his dad.. Welcome here and I am sure you will have fun with your project. My son just turned 5. We used to ride in the truck together and he is always asking me to go for a ride in it but now he just says "We have to work on the truck so we can go for a ride again". I think he is going to love the BB...

*LILRED66* · 10-10-2007, 12:20 PM

Welcome to the forum, from Kansas City, KS. I hope you son takes to this era of trucks. I bought my first on in '81 and have been driving and collecting them since.

Good luck with your project and keep the pictures coming.

Tony

stepside66 · 10-10-2007, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Real_McCoy

I may take you up on this.

no prob man PM me if you want some more info

Iron-Butt · 10-11-2007, 12:50 PM

Welcome from Texas.

10-09-2007, 11:24 AM	#1
Real_McCoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: El Dorado, Kansas Posts: 198	Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Sorry for the Austin Powers rip-off. I have been in and out of the forum the last few days. I posted an introduction in the Welcome area, but this is the area I will spend most of my time so I wanted to say hi. My name is Dan and I live in El Dorado, Kansas. I recently acquired a '66 C10 LWB. I was sick watching it deteriorating in my Father-In-Law's backyard. Eventually, I talked him out of it. To boot, I traded straight across for my 85 F* F250 extended cab 4X4 with a 460 CID BB and a 4 speed. I only paid $750 for the F*. Both are in need of a lot of work. Anyway, the 66 is a LWB pretty close to stock except for the steel floor welded in the bed and an engine swap. I am not sure what engine was put in, but I think it is a 230 CID. It is an I6 with 3 on the tree. The body is rough. My FIL attempted some body work that doesn't look terribly bad on the surface, but will have to be taken out to be done right. My ultimate plans for this truck is to build it with a mild street rod package for my son to enjoy when he is old enough. He is eight now so I have a few years and I will need them. I am sure he will be in the garage with me through the entire process along with his three year old sister. The 15 year old daughter wants the truck as it is, but she is stuck with the Geo Metro. Back to the truck, I am pretty resourceful and there isn't much I can't do if I set my mind to it. My brother owns an automotive machine shop and a family friend bought Dad's welding and fabrication shop for little more than a song, so I have some help available if needed. At any rate, I wanted to say hi and to let you know that I will be asking a few questions as I go and maybe give a few answers when possible. Here is a pic of the truck from last night. This is the "good" side. Attached Images __________________ Daniel 66 Chevy C10 LWB Support our troops!

10-09-2007, 11:29 AM	#2
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. from VA! Nice "good looking side of the" truck! __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500

10-09-2007, 11:31 AM	#3
Lemondrop63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 109	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Looks like a great start to me __________________ This one time at bandcamp, in my c10, I ran over the girl hiding the flute! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=255141

10-09-2007, 11:38 AM	#4
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. *Nice truck. I have two c-10's. A 63 & 64 (you guessed that, huh?)* and your's is in better start-up condition than either of mine when I got them. That's half the fun, working on them. __________________ Bill** US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-09-2007, 11:39 AM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. sugestion: use that pic as your avatar __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-09-2007, 12:34 PM	#6
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Nice start!! Good luck!!

10-09-2007, 03:03 PM	#8
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. If your's moves under its own power its got both of mine beat when i got them. The floor board of my 65 is almost gone. Cursed road salt... Edit: BTW, Welcome from SE 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 Last edited by Stepside65; 10-09-2007 at 03:04 PM.

10-09-2007, 08:20 PM	#9
Eddie47 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 101	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. to the boards from Florida

10-09-2007, 08:24 PM	#10
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Welcome to the site man.What the hell is up with welding a steel plate in the bed.The PO of my truck did the same thing,then put astro turf in to boot.The turf went but that horrible steel plate is still there. Nice little start you got there eitherway. Enjoy

10-09-2007, 08:56 PM	#11
javadoc Hey Watch this... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 414	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Good base you have to start with. Welcome from the rare air of Colorado! __________________ What have I gotten myself into now? 1964 Chevy Stepside - 383 hydraulic roller Vortec ... a work in progress 2000 Volvo V70R - 340awhp, 22psi, meth-injected of Porsche-eating fun. The grocery-getter on steroids

10-09-2007, 09:14 PM	#12
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Nice truck man....keep that son of yours busy, he will apreciate more for sure !!!! Welcome to the forum !!! I'm in San Jose, California __________________ 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!"

10-09-2007, 09:21 PM	#13
Real_McCoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: El Dorado, Kansas Posts: 198	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Thanks for the gracious welcomes! I don't know about the steel plate bed. I may scrap the entire bed for a replacement that is in better shape. I also found that the lower front fender has been "mended" with a piece of rolled tin, rivets, and bondo. This wouldn't be too bad if the tin would have been made to match the original fender. I have found a donor truck that is about to go to the crusher. It has a good hood and I think there are some other good parts. I didn't have time to look over it too much the other day. It looks like a 283 CID, but it is wasted from years in the field or barn. Piles of crap on top of the engine. My truck does drive. The engine is fairly fresh. The tranny has a bad first gear, but still rolls. It clanks in first and reverse which from what I can find on the net is the tell-tale sign of a chipped/broken gear. I am looking for a replacement. My brother was supposed to go look at a pile of Saginaw 3 speeds the other day. He probably wouldn't tell me if he found one as he is a circle track racer and goes through a ton of these each racing season. I hope he shares one though. Again, thanks for the welcome. I look forward to getting to know all of you on the boards and maybe at some meets. __________________ Daniel 66 Chevy C10 LWB Support our troops!

10-09-2007, 10:13 PM	#15
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Nice start __________________ 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

10-09-2007, 10:38 PM	#16
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Thats a really cool photograph! Welcome to the board! __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

10-10-2007, 12:00 AM	#17
stepside66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: wichita ks Posts: 97	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. welcome from wichita I have a 66 also that I am working on and I have a 700r4 thats in good shape and I already have one mated to my 283 so if you need it I can let it go real cheap __________________ http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1.../DSCN20132.jpg



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10-10-2007, 08:33 AM	#18
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Welcome from Cookson OK. We were neighbors till about 5 months ago when we packed up and moved here to Cookson OK, on lake Tekiller. We lived in Eureka for 12 years up till then. Good luck on your new truck, there are alot of helpful people here. __________________ !966 stepside, 350 SB, ZZ-4 roller, Crane roller rockers, 0.030 flat tops, airgap intake, 750 Holley, stainless steel headers, edelbrock SDT mufflers, Mark 8 elec fan, 700R-4, column shift

10-10-2007, 10:34 AM	#21
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. I think all boys like to work on trucks.. My boy likes to help me when I go work on the truck. He even puts on some gloves like his dad.. Welcome here and I am sure you will have fun with your project. My son just turned 5. We used to ride in the truck together and he is always asking me to go for a ride in it but now he just says "We have to work on the truck so we can go for a ride again". I think he is going to love the BB... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

10-10-2007, 12:20 PM	#22
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Allow myself to introduce ...Er ... my...self. Welcome to the forum, from Kansas City, KS. I hope you son takes to this era of trucks. I bought my first on in '81 and have been driving and collecting them since. Good luck with your project and keep the pictures coming. Tony

10-11-2007, 12:50 PM	#24
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