Backwoods '66

[gtcox]

Hey everyone! I've been reading your threads for quite some time and really liked what I see so I have decided it's time that I join in.

Last July (2011) I got the itch to get my first old truck to work on because I wanted something that I could work on/fix up myself. After a few weeks of watching Craigslist I found a 1966 C10 stepside with small rear window, a 327 SBC and powerglide. Looking back on it I probably paid a little too much now that I've been working on it for a few months. Let me restate that. I KNOW I paid too much, I guess that's just a painful part of the learning process, this being my first truck build.

Forgive the poor quality--it's a cell phone picture.


Since I have several months to catch everyone up on, I'll be posting short threads with photos over the next few weeks so you can laugh at me and groan along with me as I show you this lovely project I've taken on.

A preview of what's to come...

Reasons to hate the previous owner.

5gal "custom" gas tank.

"That doesn't look like a 327..."

"2 bolts will hold that on, right?"

"Just hook a chain to it!"

Brakes are overrated anyway.

BLACK CRUD EVERYWHERE


Hope you enjoy!