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05-11-2014, 11:34 PM
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66 swb 283
well i got this truck for 900 bucks and its a 66 swb 283/power glide big window. started cleaning it out and thinking on how i want to build it. i think it was saddle two tone with white grill and roof. well here are some pics and more to come.
     
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05-11-2014, 11:41 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
started cleaning it out and taking a few things apart before the night creeped in on me. and the wife cleaned all the glass and it shined up nice.
    lots of rats nest...  my wife's handy work.  look at that rear window shine!! 
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05-12-2014, 06:15 AM
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Re: 66 swb 283
you done good. if it were mine I would wash it own with some clr. get it running good.get the brakes working good. maybe repaint grill and interior and drive it.
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05-12-2014, 09:56 AM
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Re: 66 swb 283
Welcome to your new addiction!
 Great Start!!! 
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05-12-2014, 08:13 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
thanks guys, well i found out the paint was the saddle two tone. color code 555 so i think that will be my color choice. not sure on witch way i want to go with it just yet. i need to pull off the cab and bed so me and my friend can blast them. then i have to fix all the rust issues on the cab and the bed. i want to bag it,would like to run porterbuilt but its not in my price range. may go a cheaper route but im still on the fence about it. =P
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05-12-2014, 08:30 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
Nice truck! And welcome to the addiction! Sounds like you have a good plan.
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05-13-2014, 08:31 AM
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Re: 66 swb 283
Welcome and cool project. Keep us updated w/pics and progress!!
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05-13-2014, 07:37 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
well guys no progress today, just worked 13 hours strait and im beat. hope to get out the grinder tomorrow and start cutting some frozen bed bolts...=/
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05-13-2014, 09:50 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
Welcome
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05-15-2014, 06:46 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
Welcome to the forum. Sweet lookin truck.
When I picked up mine I knew what I wanted to do but was hesitant at first on starting. I wanted to enjoy the truck as it was and wasn't sure if I truly had the stones to do what I wanted. After a month or so of driving it around the block I started in on the build and its never been the same. Dive right in I say. |
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05-15-2014, 07:35 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
thanks bomp, well i wanted to work on it the past two days but we are having some bad thunder storms. the rain is just now slacking off a little. tomorrow is a sunny forecast so im getting back to work on it. =)
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05-20-2014, 08:19 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
well me and two of my friends got the bed off this week. also im going to be renting a single stall shop to have a dry and lighted place to work on the truck. hear are some picks of what we got done. also i gave my best friend my 66 lwb 230 and we are getting it running soon to just cruise around in to shows and leaving it RATTY....lol.... i couldnt bring my self to cut it up after we got it to fire up and run with just some points and a 2 gallon gas can...*:P*
       
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05-20-2014, 08:28 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
Progress...
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05-20-2014, 08:32 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
and the 66 lwb we are working on.
   
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05-20-2014, 08:34 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
Diggin' the Patina on the LWB...
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05-20-2014, 08:39 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
thanks, when i gave it to my friend, i asked him what the plan was. he said " get her running, keep the patina and maybe some bags" i also have the original color matched steelies for the lwb. me and my friend cant wait to drive it...
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05-20-2014, 08:46 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
Progress
Love that patina LWB!
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05-21-2014, 01:04 AM
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Re: 66 swb 283
I'm a little late, but welcome to the forum
 Looks like you got a fairly straight and solid truck to build. I'm looking forward to the progress.
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05-22-2014, 05:47 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
thanks captainfab, it is pretty solid but has its rust issues, like some spots on the floor, the cowl behind the fresh air vents and the inner rockers. but over all i dont think it will be that bad. just will take some time and money.
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08-05-2014, 05:16 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
well i started on the truck again after a knee injury (torn meniscus). been relaxing for awhile. still got to have surgery to get it fixed. but i started back on my truck. trying to get it down to the frame and put the bag set up on the frame. well any who. here are a but load of pix.....oh and a side note. i have a 283/powerglide with one piece driveshaft and 12 bolt rearend. my question is will a two piece drive shft bolt up? im bagging my truck and dont want to cut into my cab. i think thats what ppl said you have to do with a one piece driveshaft.
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08-05-2014, 05:19 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
ANNNNND the rest of the rust!
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08-05-2014, 05:20 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
one more.
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08-05-2014, 06:12 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
Gotta say bud...you have little to no rust compared to some of the trucks I've seen and worked on!!!
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08-05-2014, 06:22 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
hahaha, thanks man. its still gonna be scary for me. im a welder but i build food trailer frames and this will be my first time trying to weld in patch panels on a vehicle.... its some thin metal...lol
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08-05-2014, 08:25 PM
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Re: 66 swb 283
Congrats on the truck, keep up the good work. I know the feeling with the torn knee. It stinks but hey once it's done you'll be back on it like no other. Keep up the good work.
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