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**LostMy65** · 03-08-2012, 09:26 PM

I forgot to mention that I have a recently rebuilt sm465 from a 72 that I was planning on putting in. But I would of had to shorten the front driveline. Getting this 66 back together so I can get going on my 65 became the priority.
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C@rnut001 · 03-08-2012, 11:16 PM

That is looking really good! Keep it up. It is a great truck to have for a work truck and I wish I had one like it... anyway, congrats on driving it up the road and back and thanks for sharing your milestone update with us!

McMurphy · 03-10-2012, 12:51 AM

coming together!
Do you have a company or business logo you are going to put on it?

**LostMy65** · 03-10-2012, 06:35 AM

I'll be attempting to install the windshield Saturday (tomorrow)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post5242486

**LostMy65** · 03-10-2012, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

coming together!
Do you have a company or business logo you are going to put on it?

I was a residential framing contractor for years and loved the service box.
I went back to school in 99 to learn AutoCad for Architectural Home Design.
Years later, I still had my 81 with the Service box and still kept much of my tools in it for easy access. I don't plan on putting any decal on the truck
I do hope to find out what original decal is under the paint and will then try to replicate it.

A.T. RockDriller · 03-10-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

I took it up the road and back.

Pretty neat. Power Steering.
Power Brakes - 8 lug front discs with 1 ton calipers.
14 bolt ff with 13" drums in the back.
Basically, the whole drivetrain and suspension is
a 79 chevy. except the transmission is still the 66. sm420

I've held off mounting the doors until I was sure I had all the interior together.
The only thing left is installing the windshield, and then I'll mount the doors.
Dang....lookin great....

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Ya want to leave the doors at the shop till ya know for sure how well you did on the brakes and all....

**Captainfab** · 03-12-2012, 01:23 AM

Good to hear you've got it moving under it's own power

**Palf70Step** · 03-12-2012, 05:30 AM

57truckguy · 03-13-2012, 12:44 AM

yOU MIGHT IN THE FUTURE THINK OF USING THE EZ Wiring kits.. not to expensive and give great results.. usually under $200.. and all new wiring.. factory colors and labled..

Cuttyman9 · 03-14-2012, 05:14 PM

So you can in fact steal the A arms, spindles and brakes off a 73 up 3/4 ton and it will bolt up to a 66 3/4 ton?
What is the advantage of the 1 ton calipers?
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Cuttyman9 · 03-14-2012, 05:16 PM

Do you have any pictures of the brakes A arms and so forth so I have a visual of what I'm looking for?
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**LostMy65** · 03-14-2012, 07:36 PM

I think I linked the 'how to' from Highlander's thread. That's where I got my info on swapping the front. You can use the information from the threads linked in the FAQ's on the 5 & 6 Lug disc swaps - it's all the same, just different lug patterns. I didn't take any pics of those features of the swap because there was already many threads with pics.

As to your question regarding the 1-ton calipers: I only used what was on the front member I found. I would assume the bigger the calipers the more the stopping power if carrying a ton of load.

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Cuttyman9 · 03-14-2012, 08:09 PM

I found the FAQ.
Sounds like the front A arms and everything attached that I should be buying for 150 in the next week is what I need.
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**LostMy65** · 03-14-2012, 08:58 PM

Yes.
Many elect to just get the whole thing - crossmember and all. That way they can just roll theirs out, and roll the new one in.
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Cuttyman9 · 03-14-2012, 09:16 PM

Yeah, I figured the guy would want more for it if I asked for the whole cross member.
I also figured if he takes it all out and delivers it for 150 that's not a bad deal.
And I don't have to worry about the springs killing me in the junkyard.
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**LostMy65** · 03-14-2012, 09:55 PM

That's not a bad deal at all.
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**LostMy65** · 03-16-2012, 02:40 AM

Finished installing my windshield today.
I'll hang the doors tomorrow.

**LostMy65** · 03-16-2012, 02:51 AM

So all I have left to do so I can pull it out of my shop/barn and pull in my 65 is:
Find nuts for front shocks - PARTIALLY DONE
Replace Water Pump.
Fix leak at radiator hose.
reinstall power steering pulley belt.
reconnect taillight wiring.
Reconnect Emergency Brake Cable. - PARTIALLY DONE
Finish welding bumper and hitch receiver.

markeb01 · 03-16-2012, 11:00 AM

Excellent, sounds like you're in the home stretch.

McMurphy · 03-16-2012, 01:45 PM

Man that fresh windshield rubber looks sweet!
Glass shop up here can get the windshield for me, they just need 6 weeks warning. But, they want $85 for the gasket... I politely declined saying I will provide the rubber.... LOL

Good going man!
You start a seperate build thread for the '65 or are you just going to piggy back it into this one?

**pdxhall** · 03-16-2012, 04:26 PM

Hey Robert, who did you get your windshield rubber from? The install looks great. I don't know if I'm brave enough to tackle that job.

**LostMy65** · 03-16-2012, 05:01 PM

I got it from Dan's Classic Auto here in Portland.
Should be even closer drive for you.
Just specify you want Precision brand.
They even have a website.
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**LostMy65** · 03-16-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Man that fresh windshield rubber looks sweet!
Glass shop up here can get the windshield for me, they just need 6 weeks warning. But, they want $85 for the gasket... I politely declined saying I will provide the rubber.... LOL

Good going man!
You start a seperate build thread for the '65 or are you just going to piggy back it into this one?

I'm real happy with the way it turned out.

I will start a separate build thread for my 65.
Going a completely different direction with it.
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McMurphy · 03-17-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

I'm real happy with the way it turned out.

I will start a separate build thread for my 65.
Going a completely different direction with it.
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I look forward to it !!!

**LostMy65** · 07-08-2012, 12:38 AM

Today I swapped out the dummy lite cluster for a gauge cluster I acquired awhile back.
No real reason except I have an idea for my 65 that combines warning lights with gauges, that I may or may not do in the future.

Still haven't worked out the power disc brakes.
I'm going to buy a manual master cylinder and see if I can get some solid brakes that way.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440292

Still have a few things left to do on my punch list:
Find nuts for front shocks - PARTIALLY DONE
Replace Water Pump. - DONE
Fix leak at radiator hose. - I think it's fixed now.
Reinstall power steering pulley belt.
Reconnect taillight wiring - DONE
Reconnect Emergency Brake Cable. - PARTIALLY DONE
Finish welding bumper and hitch receiver.

03-08-2012, 09:26 PM	#201
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I forgot to mention that I have a recently rebuilt sm465 from a 72 that I was planning on putting in. But I would of had to shorten the front driveline. Getting this 66 back together so I can get going on my 65 became the priority. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-08-2012, 11:16 PM	#202
C@rnut001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 405	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread That is looking really good! Keep it up. It is a great truck to have for a work truck and I wish I had one like it... anyway, congrats on driving it up the road and back and thanks for sharing your milestone update with us! __________________ C@rnut001 (Owen) Alaskan Members Check In http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...22#post5094422 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...18#post6778618

03-10-2012, 12:51 AM	#203
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread coming together! Do you have a company or business logo you are going to put on it? __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

03-10-2012, 06:35 AM	#204
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I'll be attempting to install the windshield Saturday (tomorrow) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...86#post5242486 __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-12-2012, 01:23 AM	#207
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03-12-2012, 05:30 AM	#208
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03-13-2012, 12:44 AM	#209
57truckguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 261	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread yOU MIGHT IN THE FUTURE THINK OF USING THE EZ Wiring kits.. not to expensive and give great results.. usually under $200.. and all new wiring.. factory colors and labled..

03-14-2012, 05:14 PM	#210
Cuttyman9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dixon, ca Posts: 43	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread So you can in fact steal the A arms, spindles and brakes off a 73 up 3/4 ton and it will bolt up to a 66 3/4 ton? What is the advantage of the 1 ton calipers? Posted via Mobile Device

03-14-2012, 05:16 PM	#211
Cuttyman9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dixon, ca Posts: 43	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Do you have any pictures of the brakes A arms and so forth so I have a visual of what I'm looking for? Posted via Mobile Device

03-14-2012, 07:36 PM	#212
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I think I linked the 'how to' from Highlander's thread. That's where I got my info on swapping the front. You can use the information from the threads linked in the FAQ's on the 5 & 6 Lug disc swaps - it's all the same, just different lug patterns. I didn't take any pics of those features of the swap because there was already many threads with pics. As to your question regarding the 1-ton calipers: I only used what was on the front member I found. I would assume the bigger the calipers the more the stopping power if carrying a ton of load. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-14-2012, 08:09 PM	#213
Cuttyman9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dixon, ca Posts: 43	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I found the FAQ. Sounds like the front A arms and everything attached that I should be buying for 150 in the next week is what I need. Posted via Mobile Device

03-14-2012, 08:58 PM	#214
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Yes. Many elect to just get the whole thing - crossmember and all. That way they can just roll theirs out, and roll the new one in. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-14-2012, 09:16 PM	#215
Cuttyman9 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dixon, ca Posts: 43	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Yeah, I figured the guy would want more for it if I asked for the whole cross member. I also figured if he takes it all out and delivers it for 150 that's not a bad deal. And I don't have to worry about the springs killing me in the junkyard. Posted via Mobile Device

03-14-2012, 09:55 PM	#216
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread That's not a bad deal at all. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-16-2012, 02:40 AM	#217
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Finished installing my windshield today. I'll hang the doors tomorrow. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035



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03-16-2012, 02:51 AM	#218
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread So all I have left to do so I can pull it out of my shop/barn and pull in my 65 is: Find nuts for front shocks - PARTIALLY DONE Replace Water Pump. Fix leak at radiator hose. reinstall power steering pulley belt. reconnect taillight wiring. Reconnect Emergency Brake Cable. - PARTIALLY DONE Finish welding bumper and hitch receiver. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-16-2012, 11:00 AM	#219
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Excellent, sounds like you're in the home stretch. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

03-16-2012, 01:45 PM	#220
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Man that fresh windshield rubber looks sweet! Glass shop up here can get the windshield for me, they just need 6 weeks warning. But, they want $85 for the gasket... I politely declined saying I will provide the rubber.... LOL Good going man! You start a seperate build thread for the '65 or are you just going to piggy back it into this one? __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

03-16-2012, 04:26 PM	#221
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,058	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Hey Robert, who did you get your windshield rubber from? The install looks great. I don't know if I'm brave enough to tackle that job.

03-16-2012, 05:01 PM	#222
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread I got it from Dan's Classic Auto here in Portland. Should be even closer drive for you. Just specify you want Precision brand. They even have a website. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-08-2012, 12:38 AM	#225
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,468	Re: My 66 Service Truck Build Thread Today I swapped out the dummy lite cluster for a gauge cluster I acquired awhile back. No real reason except I have an idea for my 65 that combines warning lights with gauges, that I may or may not do in the future. Still haven't worked out the power disc brakes. I'm going to buy a manual master cylinder and see if I can get some solid brakes that way. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440292 Still have a few things left to do on my punch list: Find nuts for front shocks - PARTIALLY DONE Replace Water Pump. - DONE Fix leak at radiator hose. - I think it's fixed now. Reinstall power steering pulley belt. Reconnect taillight wiring - DONE Reconnect Emergency Brake Cable. - PARTIALLY DONE Finish welding bumper and hitch receiver. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

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