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Railroadman · 06-22-2016, 12:44 PM

I'm brand new to this site but have been into cars (and trucks) my whole life. Corvettes are my first love but I'm thrashing on a '66 3/4 ton which I bought in 1982 - for $50.00! I drove it as a work truck on my moonlighting jobs, then parked it in 1990. I finally have the time to bring it back to life so I'm going to be asking a bunch of questions for the experts here.

The truck has the original 283 and has either 247,000 or 347,000 miles on it - I'm unable to document exactly. 3-speed, originally on the tree but had been converted to a floor shift.

The frame is solid as can be - they used some sort of undercoating which held up very well and in places I'm having to scrape it off yet, and am finding the metal under it is like the day it left the factory.

Trailing arms are a different story, completely shot, and the cab floor is a Fred Flintstone Special.

I just got an order from LMC yesterday and will begin the task of assembling everything as soon as I get some experience with a MIG.

Plans are to keep the utility body, and restore the truck pretty much original. It will be a cruiser and fun truck, NOT a 100% factory original showpiece - the object for me is to have fun, not be a slave to complete perfection. (I have no beef with those who are into that, it's just not where I'm going with this one)

My first question is - can I upload pics from my computer, or do you have to use a site like Photobucket? I only have a couple pics on PB but lots more on the 'puter. Here's one of them:

**aerotruk63** · 06-22-2016, 01:09 PM

Must use an external photo host site.
Welcome to this site. Best on the net.
Looking forward to more pics.

Bomp · 06-22-2016, 01:24 PM

Welcome, Awesome buy for $50 even back in the day.
Glad you kept it and are going to give it some lovin'.
I use PB, for me its easier.

Railroadman · 06-22-2016, 01:37 PM

Here's one pic from back in the 1980's when it was on the road.

One problem I can see already (parts order just came yesterday) is the floor has been pop-riveted and Bubba-fixed so much, and rotted away so much, that it may be difficult to find a reference point to start with. I'm thinking I should attach the front and rear lower door pillar replacements, and from there do the rockers and then work inward from that. Or is there a better way?

06-22-2016, 12:44 PM	#1
Railroadman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 117	Newbie with '66 C20 I'm brand new to this site but have been into cars (and trucks) my whole life. Corvettes are my first love but I'm thrashing on a '66 3/4 ton which I bought in 1982 - for $50.00! I drove it as a work truck on my moonlighting jobs, then parked it in 1990. I finally have the time to bring it back to life so I'm going to be asking a bunch of questions for the experts here. The truck has the original 283 and has either 247,000 or 347,000 miles on it - I'm unable to document exactly. 3-speed, originally on the tree but had been converted to a floor shift. The frame is solid as can be - they used some sort of undercoating which held up very well and in places I'm having to scrape it off yet, and am finding the metal under it is like the day it left the factory. Trailing arms are a different story, completely shot, and the cab floor is a Fred Flintstone Special. I just got an order from LMC yesterday and will begin the task of assembling everything as soon as I get some experience with a MIG. Plans are to keep the utility body, and restore the truck pretty much original. It will be a cruiser and fun truck, NOT a 100% factory original showpiece - the object for me is to have fun, not be a slave to complete perfection. (I have no beef with those who are into that, it's just not where I'm going with this one) My first question is - can I upload pics from my computer, or do you have to use a site like Photobucket? I only have a couple pics on PB but lots more on the 'puter. Here's one of them:

06-22-2016, 01:09 PM	#2
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06-22-2016, 01:24 PM	#3
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Newbie with '66 C20 Welcome, Awesome buy for $50 even back in the day. Glad you kept it and are going to give it some lovin'. I use PB, for me its easier.

06-22-2016, 01:37 PM	#4
Railroadman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 117	Re: Newbie with '66 C20 Here's one pic from back in the 1980's when it was on the road. One problem I can see already (parts order just came yesterday) is the floor has been pop-riveted and Bubba-fixed so much, and rotted away so much, that it may be difficult to find a reference point to start with. I'm thinking I should attach the front and rear lower door pillar replacements, and from there do the rockers and then work inward from that. Or is there a better way?



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