Ken's 1966 C10 Short Fleetside build

[mjs94080]

nice truck!

do you know what size drop springs are in front and back?

and

is that a 3 in a Tree column shift, 3 speed tranny?

Originally Posted by Kenfuzed

Hi everyone, I've been a lurker here for years but just picked up this truck a couple months ago so I thought I should start documenting my build.

This will NOT be one of those meticulous frame-off resto's that several others have done so well. Rather this will be my attempt to take a pieced-together truck and make myself a daily driver... one that I will actually feel like driving daily.

I'll start with the basics, the canvas I am starting with:
1966 C10 short fleetside.
Straight 6 250 and TH350.
The previous owner installed a mid-70's disc brake front end.
Rear is still a 12 bolt 6 lug.
Interior is fairly complete, unblemished bench seat, orig AM radio, all gauges work. The window felts and seals are shot. The PO installed a new fuel tank and sender.

Body is straight, no rust to cut out and it shouldn't take too much to get it into shape. Exterior is a faux-patina. The bed floor was replaced with a steel floor from a newer truck so I'll stick with that since it is functional for me.

The PO added a drop spring kit but I'll be updating this to improve the ride.

Here are some pics of where I'm starting.