High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

implanenuts · 02-14-2016, 05:16 PM

I have been reading and learning from these forums for a while now and thought I should post a hi and thanks for all the great information.

I picked up a 66 C10 a while back after looking for several years. It is fairly straight but has the usual rust. I plan on this being a long term project for me and my two boys. I also found a complete and stock 1980 C10 that I plan on transferring the front suspension, power disk brakes and power steering from, then parting out the rest to help pay for it.

I am planning on swapping in the rear axle to get the 5 lug to match the front and match the track with. I know I will have to add perches and a track bar mount, but that does not worry me. If there are any other negatives on the rear axle swap feel free to chime in.

akaupp · 02-14-2016, 05:39 PM

Welcome to the forum, glad to see another in Utah. Truck looks like a good starting point.

BFoley · 02-14-2016, 06:51 PM

Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of great information and knowledge (excluding myself...

) here. Looks like a good project.

**PGSigns** · 02-14-2016, 08:09 PM

Nice project. I like a wheel with a little more lip showing on the back so doing an axle swap to 5 lug instead of the complete rear allows for about an inch more on the wheel. Captnfab here on the board has the saddles to weld to the other rear. Just use caution when you weld it to keep the heat down. Keeps the ends from pulling and adding caster to the rear.
Jimmy

Zane M · 02-14-2016, 08:17 PM

Looks like a solid foundation to work with. Congrats.

Mathew21 · 02-14-2016, 08:38 PM

Welcome looks like a great start.

**Captainfab** · 02-15-2016, 01:15 AM

Welcome to the forum

It sounds like you are heading in the right direction with your project. In addition to what Jimmy said about the width, the gears in each differential should be considered as to which one will suit the use of the truck the best. Both differentials should be 12 bolts.

Figuarus · 02-15-2016, 12:36 PM

Nice truck! I'm in West Valley, if you need some help, Hit me up!

**Clyde65** · 02-15-2016, 01:28 PM

Welcome, looks like you have a built in pit crew there!

implanenuts · 02-16-2016, 08:24 PM

Thanks for the pointers. Would not have thought about the axle pulling. I haven't got my mind set on the rear end yet. Need to see if one or the other is limited slip or not. That and the gear ratio will play into it.

My plan is to eventually put and LS into it but for now I want to see if I can get the 250 to run.

**PGSigns** · 02-17-2016, 07:35 AM

If they are both 12 bolts you can swap the gears if needed. 99% chance the gear in the 66 is 3.73. On your donor is the SPID decal still in the glove box? If so you may be able to get the gear info off of it. It is not hard to distort a housing, carefull welding helps out. Here is a little thing from Joe Gibbs racing on there axle guy. He bends them for a living with a torch and ice. http://joegibbsracing.com/2011/01/12...-kenny-sapper/
Jimmy

implanenuts · 02-17-2016, 11:11 AM

I do have the sticker but I have never really understood how to decode them. Where can you find what the codes mean.

02-14-2016, 05:16 PM	#1
implanenuts Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Magna, Utah Posts: 135	High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 I have been reading and learning from these forums for a while now and thought I should post a hi and thanks for all the great information. I picked up a 66 C10 a while back after looking for several years. It is fairly straight but has the usual rust. I plan on this being a long term project for me and my two boys. I also found a complete and stock 1980 C10 that I plan on transferring the front suspension, power disk brakes and power steering from, then parting out the rest to help pay for it. I am planning on swapping in the rear axle to get the 5 lug to match the front and match the track with. I know I will have to add perches and a track bar mount, but that does not worry me. If there are any other negatives on the rear axle swap feel free to chime in. Attached Images

02-14-2016, 05:39 PM	#2
akaupp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Point, UT Posts: 235	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 Welcome to the forum, glad to see another in Utah. Truck looks like a good starting point. __________________ Aaron 1964 K10 1964 C10 1965 Suburban 2005 Yukon

02-14-2016, 06:51 PM	#3
BFoley Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 155	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of great information and knowledge (excluding myself...) here. Looks like a good project. __________________ '66 GMC K25 (305 V6, SM420) aka "Mabel" Link to project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698082 All gone - '66 CJ5, '69 C25, '69 C25 Camper Special, '79 C10 Big Ten/Bonanza, '84 K10 Silverado

02-14-2016, 08:09 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 Nice project. I like a wheel with a little more lip showing on the back so doing an axle swap to 5 lug instead of the complete rear allows for about an inch more on the wheel. Captnfab here on the board has the saddles to weld to the other rear. Just use caution when you weld it to keep the heat down. Keeps the ends from pulling and adding caster to the rear. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-14-2016, 08:17 PM	#5
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 Looks like a solid foundation to work with. Congrats.

02-14-2016, 08:38 PM	#6
Mathew21 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton township, MI Posts: 1,192	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 Welcome looks like a great start. __________________ It only has original paint once

02-15-2016, 01:15 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 Welcome to the forum It sounds like you are heading in the right direction with your project. In addition to what Jimmy said about the width, the gears in each differential should be considered as to which one will suit the use of the truck the best. Both differentials should be 12 bolts. __________________ 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

02-15-2016, 12:36 PM	#8
Figuarus Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 346	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 Nice truck! I'm in West Valley, if you need some help, Hit me up! __________________ 2013 Malibu LTZ 1996 C1500 4.3/5spd 2wd

02-15-2016, 01:28 PM	#9
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 Welcome, looks like you have a built in pit crew there! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-16-2016, 08:24 PM	#10
implanenuts Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Magna, Utah Posts: 135	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 Thanks for the pointers. Would not have thought about the axle pulling. I haven't got my mind set on the rear end yet. Need to see if one or the other is limited slip or not. That and the gear ratio will play into it. My plan is to eventually put and LS into it but for now I want to see if I can get the 250 to run.

02-17-2016, 07:35 AM	#11
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 If they are both 12 bolts you can swap the gears if needed. 99% chance the gear in the 66 is 3.73. On your donor is the SPID decal still in the glove box? If so you may be able to get the gear info off of it. It is not hard to distort a housing, carefull welding helps out. Here is a little thing from Joe Gibbs racing on there axle guy. He bends them for a living with a torch and ice. http://joegibbsracing.com/2011/01/12...-kenny-sapper/ Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-17-2016, 11:11 AM	#12
implanenuts Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Magna, Utah Posts: 135	Re: High and thanks- 66 C10 and 80 C10 I do have the sticker but I have never really understood how to decode them. Where can you find what the codes mean.



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